Erlene M. Henrichs
Erlene Marie (Poppinga) Henrichs, 85, of Winterset, died May 30, 2022. She was born at her grandmother’s farmhouse in Pocahontas County. She graduated from Humboldt High School in 1954. She attended Iowa State Teachers’ College, receiving her two-year teaching certificate. She returned to Pocahontas to teach elementary school. In 1958, she married August (Gus) Henrichs. They moved to Winterset, where Gus was working as a professional farm manager. Erlene taught for several years in the Winterset School District before becoming a mother. Erlene remained active in education, frequently substituting and finally working as a teaching associate for 21 years. She was active in her church, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Winterset. She was also an active member of Chapter AG PEO.
She is survived by her husband; daughters, Greta (Randy) Short, Deanne (Greg) Steffens, Jennifer (Andy) Mattes; three granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; three siblings; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Friday, June 3 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Winterset.
She is survived by her husband; daughters, Greta (Randy) Short, Deanne (Greg) Steffens, Jennifer (Andy) Mattes; three granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; three siblings; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Friday, June 3 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Winterset.