Clara Eieleen Johannes was born March 14, 1934 in Council Bluffs to Roy Wesley Sr. and Erma Eieleen (Hachmeister) Everhart. She was baptized into the Christian Faith at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Council Bluffs, May 2, 1943 as were her siblings, mother, aunt and uncle. She was accepted in the Lutheran Church through adult confirmation at Cross Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska on June 26,1960. Clara was united in marriage to William Johannes on December 1, 1956 at Centennial Lutheran Church in Superior, Nebraska. Clara found her greatest joy in serving Her Lord through his church, especially on the Altar Guild, and as a member of the bell choir (The Ding-A-Lings), quilting, loving her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and being with her many friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved step-father, Duane Dillehay; sister, Irma Paxton, and brother, Roy W. Everhart, Jr., and their spouses.
Clara is survived by her loving husband, Bill Johannes of 62 years, three sons, Jim (Sue) of Elkhorn, Nebraska, Douglas (Deb) of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, and Chuck (Linda) of Fredricksburg, Virginia; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Elaine Madsen; many nieces, nephews and many friends.
Clara has requested that no flowers be given.
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Previous Events
Visitation
13
May
239 Frank Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
With a prayer service at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral Service
14
May
239 Frank Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
A luncheon at the church following interment.
Cemetery Details
Location
1350 E. Pierce Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
St. Paul’s Early Childhood Center, 1500 No. 16th St. Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501.
Charity of choice
Music Conservatory-Bell Choir
