1933-2024
Jessie Arletta Raymer, 91, daughter of Carl and Florence (Sturdevant) Badger, was born July 14, 1933, in Panora. She passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Bishop Drumm Care Center in Johnston.
Arletta graduated from Bagley High School in 1951. She then went to work at Meredith Publishing Company where she met Dale Raymer. They were married on Nov. 13, 1954, at the Christian Church in Des Moines. To this union, five daughters were born. They made their home in Des Moines before moving to Panora in 1976.
Arletta held many jobs through the years, one being the manager of a bakery in Clive for a short time, and a caretaker for more than 20 years working at the Dallas County Home, Region XII, Genesis, and hospice.
Arletta enjoyed sewing, gardening, flowers, making and collecting crafts, and traveling, with her favorite place being Estes Park, Colorado.
She is survived by her daughters, Debra Raymer of Des Moines, Diane (Jeff) Beckman of Panora, Kathleen Raymer of Panora, and Karen Hoffman of Bayard; 13 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale in 1980; daughter, Denise Olson; sister, Judy Wendt; and brothers, Daryl Badger and Darwin Badger.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Panora. Burial of her urn will be in the Brethren Cemetery, Panora. Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at the Twigg Funeral Home, Panora.