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Living
SENIOR
Living
Published by the Elgin Echo, Fayette Leader and Ossian Bee
TOOTIE JENSEN
HELEN SCHEIDEL
ALMA HEMESATH
Fall 2014
Tootie Jensen
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Tootie Jensen: Tootie Jensen:
Shes enjoyed cocktails with for-
mer Iowa Governor Bob Ray and his
wife, Billie, and rubbed elbows with
professional golfers Phil Mickelson
and Jack Nicklaus. Shes traveled to
many countries around the world,
among them Norway, Sweden, Singa-
pore and Malaysia. But while her face
has never adorned a magazine cover,
Augusta Tootie Jensen is famous in
her own right.
Jensen is a woman of grace and
determination a true lady to emu-
late.
She was
born at the
hospital in
West Union
and grew up
on the rural
Clermont farm
where her nephew Chris Miller still
lives.
She walked down the big hill into
town to attend school, starting out a
half-hour early each day just so she
could visit with the elderly folks along
the way who looked forward to seeing
her pass by.
Upon graduation from Clermont
High School in 1942, sharing valedic-
Ive had quite a life...
Its all been wonderful.
- Tootie Jensen
Janell Bradley
Contributing Writer
torian honors with Arlene Amund-
son, Tootie Miller wanted to do it all.
I wanted to be a teacher and so
many other things, but with the boys
all gone of to the service, my dad sug-
gested I go to business college, she re-
membered.
It was while a student at American
Institute of Business in Des Moines
that Tootie took a job working in the
Tea Room at Younkers downtown
location. She loved that job; on her
lunch breaks, she ofen picked up a
bowl of raw vegetables and then spent
the rest of her
break shopping.
At one of
the AIB dances,
Tootie frst met
Homer Jensen.
When he asked
if he could give her a ride home, she
agreed, as long as Homer would also
drive home the other three or four
girlfriends who had accompanied her
to the dance. Homer agreed, and the
young couple continued to date for
the next two years.
A wonderful life
JENSEN
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While born in West Union, Tootie Jensen grew up on
the family farm just west of Clermont.
Tootie Jensens frst introduction to golf was at age 36. Not long afer, Tootie joined the Hyperion
Country Club in Des Moines. She was also a member at the European Health Club in Des Moines
where at age 40, she was ranked the #1 woman in ftness.
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I wasnt ready to settle back just
yet, she said.
Te couple married at West Cler-
mont Lutheran Church before making
their home in Des Moines, where Hom-
ers family was in the banking business.
For 15 years,
T o o t i e
worked at
Hous e hol d
F i n a n c e s ,
but then her
husband en-
couraged her
to quit work
and enjoy the
social oppor-
tunities af-
forded them.
Mrs. Jen-
sens frst in-
t r oduc t i on
to golf was at
age 36.
Patty Berg was there. I had never
picked up a golf club before that, but I
played four holes, and then it got dark. I
asked if I could fnish the game the next
day, she related.
Not long afer, Tootie joined the
Hyperion Country Club in Des Moines.
Her frst score for 18 holes was 118, but
she took lessons, and eventually placed
second in a Forever 39 tournament.
She was also a member at the European
Health Club in Des Moines where at age
40, she was
ranked the
#1 woman in
ftness, a title
she shared
with the #1
male, well-
known busi-
nessman Bill
Knapp.
In the mid-
1970s, the
Jensens began
visiting Hot
Springs, Ark.,
to see friends.
It was
beautiful, recalled Tootie. With no chil-
dren of their own, the Jensens invited
their only niece, Caroline, to spend sev-
eral weeks in the summer with them.
Tooties younger brother is Willet Miller
of Clermont. She had two half siblings
who are now deceased.
Even though the area was still de-
veloping, the Jensens built a home on the
JENSEN
continued on page 4.
JENSEN
continued from page 2.
Augusta Tootie Jensen is pictured alongside younger brother Wil-
let Miller.
Augusta Tootie Jensen holds a framed photograph
from her wedding to Homer Jensen at West Clermont
Lutheran Church. Te couple made their home in Des
Moines for many years before moving to Hot Springs,
Ark. Tey traveled the world until Homer passed away
in 2002. Tootie moved back to the area and has lived at
Traditions the past three years. (Janell Bradley photo)
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11th green of the DeSoto Golf Course and
moved to Hot Springs permanently.
Tootie became an avid Razorback fan,
honed her tennis game and continued play-
ing golf. She had the pleasure of achieving
four holes-in-one a far cry from that frst
game when she couldnt fnish before dark!
Tootie also played a lot of bridge with
her women friends, many of whom went
on to become Life Masters.
Over the years, Homer and Tootie at-
tended four Masters golf tournaments in
Augusta, Ga. Tere and at other events, she
met and/or got the autographs of greats like
Mickelson, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer and
Fuzzy Zoeller. She met coach Lou Holtz
when he led the Arkansas Razorbacks and
had her photograph taken with him.
In 2002, at the age of 75, Homer died.
Tootie continued to live in Hot Springs un-
til she began having some health issues a
few years ago.
Her niece, Caroline (now Bemiss) con-
vinced Tootie it would be best for her to
move back to northeast Iowa, where she
would be surrounded by family, including
her brother, Willet, his wife, Lois, and their
children and families.
Moving to a two-bedroom apartment
at Traditions three years ago, Tootie has
settled in and continues to live her life to
the fullest extent. She brags that her phy-
sician, Dr. Scott Bohner at Gundersen
Clinic, takes very good care of her. Shes
also quite fond of wound nurse Mike Kane
who helped her with therapy afer she got a
blood clot on her knee.
Tootie exercises fve days a week with
Traditions exercise leader, Krista Ward, and
enjoys watching her beloved Phil Mickel-
son play golf on television. Shes a devoted
Chicago Cubs fan and adores Te Mayor,
Fred Hoiberg, Iowa State Universitys mens
basketball coach. She pointed out, Hes
such a good-looking young man!
It doesnt matter where you put Aunt
Tootie, she always has a positive attitude
and never complains, even if its raining,
said Caroline.
Te almost 90-year-old Augusta Jensen
will celebrate her milestone birthday with a
party at Gus & Tonys Town House Cafe.
Born on Veterans Day, she looks for-
ward to the birthday cards from folks who
remember her each year.
Ive had quite a life, she admited. I
couldnt have asked for more. Its all been
wonderful.
JENSEN
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On Saturday, Sept. 27, Helen Scheidel celebrated her 90th birthday
with her friends and family at Te Maples Assisted Living in Fayette, where
she currently resides. Having moved to northeast Iowa with her parents in
1936, this inspirational woman has called Fayette home for much of her life.
With a lifetime of work, commitment, friendships and family being instilled
in the close-knit community, she was happy to sit down and share her story.
I dont want to sound like some kind of celebrity, because Im not,
Helen smiled humbly.
However, over her years Scheidel has come to be renowned within
her adopted hometown. Te now 90-year-old was born to Louis and Eliza-
beth Lockwood on a ranch in Valentine, Neb., on Sept. 27, 1924.
As soon as she was old enough to attend school, she did, becoming
the youngest in the one-room country schoolhouse. In order to get
her there, the teacher would ride to the Lockwood ranch on a saddle
horse and borrow a buggy to take them both to the country school
some miles down the road. Eventually becoming old enough to ride
a horse of her own, Helen helped get her four siblings to school and
gained the friendship of a saddle horse named Old Josie. Te horse
rides to the country schoolhouse continued until she reached third
grade.
At that time the family relocated, but the young student
needed to continue her education. Moving in with her grandpar-
ents, she was able to make the trip to school in a Model
T driven by her aunt. For the next
three years the ambitious pupil
would continue her schooling
while taking care of her bed-
ridden grandmother.
Ten, in 1936 the drought
came.
Selling everything, the
Lockwood family packed up
and moved to Oxford, Neb.,
where the young ladys father
opened up a Gambles store. Un-
successful in the venture,
the family once again
packed up and head-
ed to Fayette, Iowa,
reaching their des-
tination on Friday,
Oct. 13, 1936.
During sixth and seventh grade the earnest
student attended Fayette school district. Ten, mov-
ing with her family once more, she spent her eighth-
grade year attending Albany before making a fnal
move back to Fayette, from which she graduated in
1942. Upon graduation, the Fayette alumna transi-
tioned once again, but this time to attend college at
Upper Iowa University.
Attending school for one year, the undergrad
rented a room for $10 a month. She then went on to
teach one year in Albany and two years in Ossian.
During her teaching stint, she met a man
by the name of Richard Scheidel, and the two were
wed on Dec. 26, 1945. During the next
10 years the devoted scholar took
time of as the couple added fve
children to their family, Ja-
net (Timmerman), Patricia
(Smith), Richard, Sherry
(Cannon) and Marilyn
(Miller). It wasnt until
1957 that the teacher at
heart would return to
her roots.
Seeing an ad in
the Sunday paper for a
teachers aide position
in Fayette, Scheidel de-
cided to apply the fol-
lowing Tuesday. She was
notifed she was accepted
for the position on Tursday
and was told to report to work
frst thing Monday morning. For
the next 30 years she worked hard
to fulfll her duties as an educator.
Wanting to be the best instructor she possi-
bly could, the dedicated teacher remained a student
herself. While teaching, she attended night classes,
earning her bachelors degree in elementary educa-
tion from UIU in 1963. It was during this same time
she and her husband, Richard, decided to part ways
and were divorced. However, Helen did not let this
slow her down. Receiving a stipend to further her
education, the dedicated mother and educator went
on to earn her masters degree in 1976 from the Uni-
versity of Northern Iowa.
Although teaching full-time and being a sin-
gle mother proved to be challenging at times, there
seemed to be nothing more rewarding for the mother
of fve. Te memories she shares with her children of
dancing around the kitchen, putting jigsaw puzzles
together, baking bread on Sunday afernoons, and
sewing her girls dresses still bring a joyful smile to
the mothers face. However, just as much joy can be
seen in her eyes as she shares the stories of the count-
less other children who made a powerful impact on
her as a teacher.
Noting that back when she taught, teachers
were responsible for teaching all subjects, not just
those they specialized in, and she shared one of her
favorite stories.
I remember one time I was teaching frst
grade, and I told them I was going to the photog-
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rapher that day. I sat up on a stool in the
front of the room, and I posed
to have my picture taken. Teir as-
signment was to each take a picture
of me, and, of course, they had to
draw it, she smiled, recalling one of
her many art lessons.
Retiring in 1987, Scheidel
continued to substitute while she
took up a number of volunteer po-
sitions. She taught religion classes at
St. Francis of Assisi in Fayette, be-
came a member of a local card club,
began quilting, and started volun-
teering at Maple Crest Manor. As she
celebrates 90 years, she realizes there
is little more she could have asked
for.
I guess Im just thankful. I
found a lot of happiness, and teach-
ing brought me a lot of happiness,
it really did, concluded Scheidel,
grateful for a life full of lessons.
I guess Im just
thankful....I found
a lot of happiness.
- Helen Scheidel
ABOVE - Helen (Lockwood) Scheidel graduated from Fayette High
School in 1942. She then went on to earn her bachelors degree in el-
ementary education from Upper Iowa University in 1963 and her mas-
ters fromthe University of Northern Iowa in 1976.
LEFT - Helen (Lockwood) Scheidel was born on a ranch in Valentine,
Neb., in 1924. Prior to the drought, her family raised a number of ani-
mals, including the turkey she is pictured with here at the age of 3.
RIGHT - Helen (Lockwood) Scheidel was
one of fve children born to Louise and
Elizabeth Lockwood. Te siblings are pic-
tured here. In front stands the youngest
brother, Bob. Behind him is Francis. In
the back row are Harold, Mary Ann and
Helen.
ABOVE - Helen (Lockwood) Scheidel
had a love for children and made it her
lifes devotion to teach. Along with her
school children, she was blessed with
fve of her own, (clockwise from lef)
Marilyn (Miller), Patricia (Smith),
Richard, Sherry (Cannon) and Janet
(Timmerman).
LEFT - Helen Scheidel recently cele-
brated her 90th birthday. Currently re-
siding at Te Maples Assisted Living in
Fayette, the retired teacher is grateful
for her lifetime of cherished memories.
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Zakary Kriener
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When Alma Hemesath, a lifetime resident of Ossian,
was in 8th grade, her mother began teaching her how
to sew. She recalls going to the store with her mother
and picking out a pattern, and then taking it home and
sewing her own outft. Fast forward to 2014, Alma is
teaching Jenna Sadler, a 5th grader at South Winneshiek
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taught her.
Its really nice to see young kids from the younger
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Jenna and Alma pose with two of their favorite walker tote patterns. Te two ladies spend a couple of hours, every week sewing together, with
Jenna perfecting her skills every time. (Zakary Kriener photo)
generation take up an interest in sewing, and I
am happy to help her learn the trade, expressed
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Jenna has been an understudy to Alma for
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Jenna has really improved since she
began coming over, added Hemesath. I
can really see an improvement from the
frst time she sewed.
Te two seamstresses recently began
working on projects for some of the resi-
dents at the Ossian Senior Hospice, which
is only a few short blocks from Almas
home.
One of my acquaintances from the
nursing home knew of one resident who
sufered from Alzheimers disease. Ofen
times, she would rummage through her
blankets while she was sitting in her chair,
noted Hemesath.
Alma and Jenna saw an opportunity
and decided to sew a pocket blanket for
the resident.
We decided to create this blanket be-
cause it would allow the caretakers to hide
stufed animals and other trinkets in it,
and would provide her with something to
do, said Jennas sewing coach.
Jenna has also created dozens of walk-
er totes that she donates to residents of
the nursing home. Te totes have several
pockets for storage, and can be attached to
the front of a walker.
Typically, Alma will cut out the pat-
terns, and then Jenna takes over and cre-
ates her masterpieces. Some of the proj-
HEMESATH
continued from page 9.
ects that she has created include aprons, baby
blankets, beanbags, purses, and much more.
Overall, Jenna enjoys being able to make
stuf for other people, adding that she made
Christmas presents for her brother, Gabe,
and sister, Jule, last December.
I like spending time with Alma, learn-
ing how to sew and use the diferent equip-
ment, added the 10-year-old.
Jenna plans to keep up with the art of
sewing as she grows older, and hopes that
someday, she will be able to teach a younger
generation the process, just as Almas mother
once taught her.
Jenna runs the sewing machine, working on one of her walker totes, as Alma ofers a helping hand. Once Jenna has
completed several of the totes, the two of them walk down the street and donate them to residents of the Ossian Senior
Hospice. (Zakary Kriener photo)
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