Mary Louise Mottet

MARY LOUISE MOTTET Cedar Rapids Mary Louise Mottet, 90, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy following a short illness. Services: 11 a.m. Friday at St. Patrick Catholic Church by the Rev. Kenneth Glaser. Private family burial will take place at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family before the service at the church after 9:30 a.m. Due to concerns over COVID-19, it is suggested that family members and friends wear a mask to any funeral event. Mary Lou is survived by her children, Debbie (Kevin) Vanourney of Solon, Jerry (Kristi) Mottet of Marion, Jean (Dave) Simbro of Portland, Ore., and Tom (Teresa) Mottet of Minneapolis, Minn.; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and sister, Elgean Nemmers of Bellevue. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, George; sister, Lyda Herrig; and brother, Donald Berthel. Mary Lou was born Aug. 8, 1931, in Bellevue, the daughter of Alex and Bernice Pollock Berthel and graduated from La Motte High School in 1949. She married George Mottet on April 16, 1955, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. For 20 years, Mary Lou was a baker at Hy-Vee, retiring in 1991. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mary Lou enjoyed baking, bowling, playing cards and eating out. She spent the last five years living at Meth-Wick Manor, where she had many friends and made lasting memories. Mary Lou loved being with her kids as much as possible and will be greatly missed by all. Instead of flowers, memorials may be directed to Meth-Wick Manor, St. Patrick Catholic Church or a charity close to your heart. Online condolences can be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.