Gisela Huhndorf
September 24, 1929 — October 20, 2020
Gisela Huhndorf, 91, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at the Hiawatha Care Center in Hiawatha, Iowa. A private family graveside service will be held at Oak Shade Cemetery in Marion.
Gisela was born September 24, 1929, in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of Karl and Magdalana (Gotzgen) Elzner. On March 17, 1954, she was united in marriage to Guenter Huhndorf. A year later Gisela and Guenter immigrated to the United States from Germany. They were blessed with three children, Yvonne, Eric, and Curt. As a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Gisela’s life revolved around her family. She loved her home and made it warm and welcoming to all. Her fun loving spirit will be greatly missed.
Gisela is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband of 66 years, Guenter Huhndorf of Marion; three children, Yvonne Berg of Marion, Eric (Tracey) Huhndorf of Moravia, Iowa, and Curt (Barbara) Huhndorf of Marion; four grandchildren, Heath (Jen) Aldershof, Brock (Anna) Aldershof, Jared Huhndorf, and Kelsi Huhndorf; and three great-grandchildren, Jessica, Devyn, and Sutton Aldershof.
Gisela was born September 24, 1929, in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of Karl and Magdalana (Gotzgen) Elzner. On March 17, 1954, she was united in marriage to Guenter Huhndorf. A year later Gisela and Guenter immigrated to the United States from Germany. They were blessed with three children, Yvonne, Eric, and Curt. As a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Gisela’s life revolved around her family. She loved her home and made it warm and welcoming to all. Her fun loving spirit will be greatly missed.
Gisela is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband of 66 years, Guenter Huhndorf of Marion; three children, Yvonne Berg of Marion, Eric (Tracey) Huhndorf of Moravia, Iowa, and Curt (Barbara) Huhndorf of Marion; four grandchildren, Heath (Jen) Aldershof, Brock (Anna) Aldershof, Jared Huhndorf, and Kelsi Huhndorf; and three great-grandchildren, Jessica, Devyn, and Sutton Aldershof.
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