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Louise Sellner

July 3, 1936 ~ December 12, 2014

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V. Louise Sellner, 78, of Marion, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital, Cedar Rapids surrounded by family. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Marion, by Deacon Dennis Ternes. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her husband, Ed; three children, Debbie (Steve) Drake, Shelley (Ross) Chapman, and Tom (Lana) Sellner; five beloved grandchildren, Chelsea, Derek, Rachel, Quinn, and Bennett; and her treasured dog, Peaches. Louise was born July 3, 1936, on the family farm near Walker, Iowa, the daughter of LeRoy and Sarah 'Sally' (Kinkead) Newman. Louise graduated from Franklin High School in Cedar Rapids in 1955. On August 23, 1958, she married Edward Sellner at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Louise worked part-time in the cafeteria at St. Joseph's Elementary School in Marion, but her passion was as a full-time mom and grandma. She dearly loved her family and was the center of their lives. In her spare time she enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, antique shopping and watching crime dramas. She was preceded in death by her father, LeRoy Newman; mother, Sally Meroshek; step-father, Frank Meroshek; brother, Richard Newman; and brother-in-law, Joe Sellner. Memorials are suggested to the family.

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  2. Uncle Eddie and family – We are crying with you for your loss. I always remember looking forward to going to your house for vacation. I loved spending time with Aunt Louise in “the big city.” The first time I ever had ice tea was at your house and I didn’t like it at all. Every time I drink it now I think about trying it with Louise when I was a kid. Dumb memory but something that just has always stuck with me. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you go through some very difficult days. I wish I could be there to hug each of you. Please accept my hugs from afar. Love you all.

    Shirley and Brad

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  4. To the Sellner’s, so sorry to hear of your loss. May your happy memories of Louise help you to find peace and healing during this difficult time. Such a great grandmother to Chelsea, I will always remember and be thankful. My thoughts and prayers are with you all – Michael Fox

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