- Date Of Birth: September 7, 1940
- Date Of Death: November 10, 2022
- State: Iowa
Luella Marie Van Englehoven was born September 7, 1940, to Laurens and Carrie (Van Roekel) Van Wyk at the family farm near Leighton, Iowa. She passed away peacefully near family and friends on November 10, 2022, in St. Charles, Illinois.
Luella attended Burr Oak Country School and was a graduate of Pella Christian High School.
She loved to laugh and was in for a practical joke or prank. Even midnight “break-ins” to the houses of close friends, with the Wedding March at full volume were co conspired in giggles and fun.
Luella worked for 20 years as a Teacher’s Assistant at Linn-Mar Community Schools. She was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for 5 years, and enjoyed her time as a Small Claims Court Mediator for 12 years.
Luella and Clarence traveled to many countries and beaches. They enjoyed retirement winters in Lady Lake, Florida with their 5th wheel and pickup that Luella frequently offered but was rarely allowed to drive.
She was lucky in random things. Grocery store shopping sprees, contests, and drawings, and ultimately blessed in life.
Luella is survived by her husband Clarence, daughter Linda (Kevin) Pretet, grandchildren: Matthew Van Pretet, Johnathan Lee Pretet, and Amanda Marie Pretet.
Luella was preceded in death by her parents Laurens and Carrie Van Wyk, and three brothers: Kenneth (Annette) Van Wyk, John Henry Van Wyk and Laurens Van Wyk, Jr.
She will be missed. Her family is comforted knowing heaven gained an angel who is now watching over her loved ones singing with joy and playing the piano as she did on earth.
