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1949
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2021
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Betty Whippie Obituary
She was born May 8, 1949, in Ottumwa, the daughter of Cecil Aaron and Dorothy Deane (Kruse) Rogers.
On Aug. 16, 1969, she married Lawrence Paul Whippie in Missouri.
Betty was a graduate of Albia Community High School. She worked as a secretary at Keokuk High School for over 30 years. She and her husband Larry were caretakers at Indian Lake Park in Farmington for years. Most of all, Betty enjoyed her grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband Larry; two sons, Michael (Cassie) Whippie of Keokuk, and Robert (Neysa) Whippie of Keokuk; one step-daughter Tabatha Meyers of Keokuk; three grandchildren that she raised on her own, Amanda Westermeyer of Burlington, Adam Westermeyer of Keokuk, and Alan Westermeyer of Keokuk; one sister Carolyn McAlister of Albia, Iowa; one brother Dean (Nancy) Rogers of Scranton. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; and one sister.
Her body has been entrusted to Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Hickory Grove Cemetery in rural Keokuk.
A memorial has been established in her memory and can be mailed to the family at: Schmitz Funeral Home, P.O. Box 56, Donnellson, Iowa 52656.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.
The Schmitz Funeral Home of Farmington is assisting the family with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Arthur Sellers
January 28, 2021
Betty was a great person. When I first began teaching at KHS in 1980 she made me feel at home and helped me adjust .
Art Sellers
Heaven comes out way ahead!
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