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Shirley Diane Bremer

January 22, 1946 — December 30, 2023

Cedar Falls

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Shirley Diane Bremer, 77, Cedar Falls, died Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her home.

Shirley was born January 22, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Francis and Julia (Potocki) Dyrda.  She married David Bremer on December 28, 1983, and the couple celebrated 34 years together before his death in 2019.  Over the years, Shirley worked as a legal and medical secretary.

Shirley valued her faith and family above all else.  She was active in her church and lived her faith daily.  Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family and was proud to be godmother to several of her nieces and nephews.  She spent her free time gardening, bowling, and playing tennis.

Shirley will be remembered by her siblings, Dolores Rennolds (Arkansas), Fran Hrametz (Illinois), Leonard Dyrda (Illinois), and extended family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Donald Dyrda.

Visitation is from 4:00-6:00 PM on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home with rosary beginning at 4:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 650 Stephen Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa, 50701, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery, Tripoli, following mass.

In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Cedar Bend Humane Society or Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Thursday, January 4, 2024

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home & Cremation Service

1825 W 12th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

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Visitation

Friday, January 5, 2024

9:30 - 10:30 am

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

650 Stephan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701

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Mass of Christian Burial

Friday, January 5, 2024

Starts at 10:30 am

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

650 Stephan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701

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