Memorial
Carol “Ann” Netser, 89, of Marion, Iowa passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the West Ridge Care Center. The visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be held at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Carol “Ann” Netser was born on October 7, 1935, in Manly, Iowa the daughter of Carrol and Wilma (Phillips) Shimerda. She graduated from Franklin High School with the class of 1953. After high school Ann attended Coe College, and in 1953 earned her bachelor’s in education and sociology. She furthered her education and achieved her master’s in education in 1961, from the University of Iowa.
Ann was united in marriage to James R. Netser on June 20, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She taught school in the Linn-Mar District for two years, and seven years in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Ann was co-owner with her husband, James, serving as secretary/treasurer for Iowa Radio Supply from 1977 to 1994. In her younger years she enjoyed fishing, gardening, knitting, and attending her children’s sporting events. After retirement she loved bird watching, doing puzzles, meeting with Franklin High School group for lunches, being with family, and enjoying the company of her cats, Jazz and Izzy.
She is survived by her two daughters, Julie Netser of Toddville, IA; and Lisa Netser Hansen of Walford, IA; grandchildren, Riley Hansen of Walford, IA; and Sawyer (Sarah) Hansen of Fairfax, IA; great-grandchild, Scarlett Hansen; a brother, Philip (Linda) Shimerda of San Antonio, TX; and loving nieces, nephews, and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James.
Memorial donations may be directed to the PAWS & More Animal Shelter:
https://www.pawsandmorewashington.org/