Madeleine Elizabeth Fiedler Obituary (1935

A graveside memorial for Madeleine E. Fiedler, who passed away on March 30, 2020 will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Fiedler Cemetery with Pastor Matt Selden officiating. A time of fellowship with the family will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Trinity Church of the Nazarene, 2208 N. Court St., Ottumwa, IA. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Madeleine Elizabeth Fiedler, 84, of Fairfield and formerly of Selma and Ottumwa, IA passed away, Monday, March 30, 2020 at the Parkview Care Center in Fairfield, IA. As were her wishes, her body has been cremated. A celebration of Madeleine's life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in Madeleine's honor may be directed to the family and mailed to 10526 90th St., Ottumwa, IA 52501. Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.cranstonfamilyfuneralhome.com. Madeleine Elizabeth Fiedler was born on June 20, 1935 in rural Ottumwa, IA to Harold and Della "Marie" Denny Johnson. Her early years were spent in Ottumwa where she attended school and graduated with the Ottumwa High School Class of 1953. Upon graduation she began working at Woolworths in Ottumwa. On November 16, 1958 she married the love of her life, Robert Fiedler at the Selma United Methodist Church. They became loving parents to three children, Janet, Thomas, and John. With the additions to the family, Madeleine became a stay at home mom. As time passed and Robert's health began to decline, she lovingly accepted the role as full time caretaker. Madeleine said her final goodbye to Robert on January 6, 1994. With the children grown, she began working at Parkview Care Center in Fairfield where she retired as the Housekeeping Supervisor. After retirement Madeleine began her favorite full-time job, being a grandmother and great grandmother. She cherished her family and the time that they had together. She will be deeply missed by her family and the many friends she leaves behind. Madeleine was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert Fiedler (1994), and one son, Thomas E. Fiedler (2020). Left to share her story are her children, Janet (Dan) Pilcher of Ottumwa, IA and John (John) Fiedler of West Des Moines, IA; one daughter in law, Brenda Fiedler; six grandchildren, Jamie Fiedler, Bryan (Judy) Pilcher, Kevin Pilcher, Tara Pilcher; Monica (Saul) Garcia-Lopez; and Miranda (Josh) Gray; ten great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; two sisters, Patricia Marts and Joanne (Donnie) Peirson, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.