DANELE COLE

Danele’s favorite pass-time was playing duplicate bridge. She achieved her Life Master status by playing at the local duplicate clubs and in tournaments, both locally and in venues in other cities, and on cruises.

During the early years as part of a military family, in Michigan UP, sometimes the weather was harshly cold and with snow as high as the second story windows. During those times the weather made it difficult to get out, so she kept busy by fostering new-born babies during the period between their birth and their adoption into their permanent family. She enjoyed the babies and didn’t mind having to get up during the night when they needed her attention.

In later years she was active in the church, especially the choir, and made a European trip to perform to audiences in the beautiful old churches. Also she served as a Stephen Minister and counseled women who were experiencing difficulties in their lives.

Danele is survived by her husband, Merrill Templeman; her children: Katherine Larson, DVM (retired) (Lyndall Tunnell), Leslie Larson (George Burton), Kyle Larson (Carrie), Julia Sparks (Steve); her grandchildren: Tim, Tonya, Kelsey (Patrick), Kerri (Stiles), Blaine, James, and Emily; four great grandsons, and a cousin Carollyn Hawkes.

A visitation at 10:00 AM and a Memorial Service celebrating Danele’s life at 11:00 AM will be held Saturday, July 29, at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 239 N 11th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Laufersweiler Funeral Home is serving the family.