In Memory of Louis E. Mildenstein



Louis E. Mildenstein
Louis E. Mildenstein
Born: July 31, 1949
Died: January 22, 2014
Age: 64
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Louis E. Mildenstein
July 31, 1949 - January 22, 2014
From: Ida Grove, IA
Louis Emil Mildenstein, age 64, of Ida Grove, IA, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the Lyon Manor Nursing & Rehab Center, of Rock Rapids, IA.  

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2014, at the Morningside Health Care Community of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Reverend Richard A. Salcido will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the Morningside Health Care Community of, Ida Grove, Iowa. Interment will follow in the Ida Grove Cemetery of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Louis Emil Mildenstein was born on July 31, 1949 in Denisen, Iowa. The first child born to Loren Emil and Florence Darlene (Schmidt) Mildenstein. The family made their home in Holstein, Iowa where Louis received his early education. 

The family then moved to Ida Grove, Iowa. Due to complications of a life long illness, Louis became home schooled and earned his GED. Louis participated in the Special Olympics and was a lifelong advocate for handicap accessibility in Ida County.

After receiving his GED Louis attended a work training school in Rock Valley, Iowa, where he became a Drill Press Operator for a short time.

Louis made his home at Morningside Health Care Community for 2 ½ years.  He enjoyed going on outings with the residence, as well as feeding the fish. Louis enjoyed his family especially spending time with his niece, Amy (Jeremy) Kuperus, nephew, Andy (Amanda) Mildenstein along with great nephew, Kaden Mildenstein.

Louis enjoyed being outside, as well as, drawing (free hand), making hook rugs, surfing the worldwide web. Louis’s true passion was knowledge of steam locomotives and railroads, he would travel just to look at them and enjoyed the history behind them.

Left to cherish his memory are his brother’s Randy (Cindy) Mildenstein of Ida Grove, Iowa, David (Melissa) Mildenstein of Troy, Alabama, sister Betty Dahl of Battle Creek, Iowa, nieces, Amy (Jeremy) Kuperus, Tammie Mildenstein of Troy, Alabama, nephew, Andy (Amanda) Mildenstein, great-nephew, Kaden Mildenstein.

Louis was preceded in death by his parents, and his grandparents, Herman and Hilda Schmidt, Emil and Maggie Mildenstein.

SERVICES

A Celbration of Life Service
10:30 A.M., Saturday
February 8, 2014
Morningside Health Care Community
Ida Grove, Iowa

OFFICIATING

Reverend Richard A. Salcido

VISITATION

One Hour Prior
To The Service
Morningside Health Care Community
Ida Grove, Iowa

INTERMENT

Ida Grove Cemetery,
Ida Grove, Iowa


Condolences


Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 8:41 PM
“My deepest sympathy to you all in the loss of you brother and uncle. He is free and happy in the saving grace of our Lord. It was my privilege to know Louis and it was an honor to have helped care for him. ”
- Gaylene Rosburg
Monday, January 27, 2014 at 9:47 PM
“You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. May God grant you peace knowing Louis is with the Lord! God bless your family for all that you did for Louis.”
- Joey Hoefling
Monday, January 27, 2014 at 1:58 PM
“Dearest Milt and Cindy and family,
May the Lord comfort you in your sadness and may you cherish the great memories of your brother!
”
- Terry and Pam Shever
Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 11:56 PM
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Louis now is not limited in getting around. He can walk, run, and be free”
- Bruce and Anne Beery
Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 2:15 PM
“Our thoughts and prayers are with! God has given Louis his wings and now he will dance on the clouds and smile down at you!!! God Bless you all!!!”
- John and Micki Fischer
Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 11:22 AM
“I remember Louis riding in a coaster wagon at school in Holstein! Always a nice guy! Thinking of you!
”
- Deb Wood
Friday, January 24, 2014 at 10:27 AM
“Our sympathy to the Mildenstein family. May your memories help you through . Hugs to all.
”
- Robert and Shirley Ruser
Thursday, January 23, 2014 at 9:17 PM
“To all Wayne and I would like to extend our sympathy on the passing of your brother and uncle ”
- Wayne & Ina Mae Bliesmann
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