Edith Mae Werling

Edith Mae Werling, 78, of Monticello, passed away Sunday night, September 8, 2019 at the Monticello Nursing and Rehab Center. Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 10 from 4-7 PM at Fry Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow the next day, September 11, at 10:30 AM at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tipton. Online condolences may be shared at www.fryfuneralhome.com.

Edith was born to Andrew and Stella (Mentzer) Taylor on August 8, 1941 in Coggon, Iowa. Edith graduated from Central City Community School and later married Kenneth Werling in Tipton on December 14, 1979. She worked at Midland Forge for 27 years before retiring. Edith loved riding ATV’s, camping, and going to Bluegrass Festivals.

Edith is survived by her husband Kenneth Werling; sister Zelda Huster of Missouri; daughter Roxanne (Shawn) Behrends of Scotch Grove; sons Lee (Becky) Werling and Devin (Sheila) Werling both of Anamosa; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, two sisters, one son, one granddaughter, and one grandson.