Greta Yvonne Cling, 87, of West Des Moines (formerly of Mediapolis) went to her Heavenly home on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, surrounded by family, after a lengthy battle with cancer. A visitation “coffee party” will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services. Funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. with burial at the Kosuth Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservice.com.
Greta was born Dec. 26, 1936 in Burlington, the daughter of Herman Lester and Alice Ingeborg Gustafson Lee. She was a graduate of Mediapolis High School. On June 26, 1955, she married Roger Leroy Cling at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mediapolis. To this union, 3 children were born. She was a devoted farm wife who had a servant heart to all, most notably were her years as a 4-H leader, hosting several exchange students, and various church committees.
She was proud of her Swedish heritage and enjoyed passing down Swedish traditions and recipes to the next generation. She was an accomplished seamstress, avid writer of poetry and short stories, a wonderful cook and baker famous for her homemade chocolate chip cookies and cream puffs. She enjoyed family get togethers, especially Christmas, watching her grandchildren’s sporting events and exhibiting their livestock. Camping at the Iowa State Fair was an annual family tradition. She was also an avid Iowa State fan and enjoyed tailgating until her health declined and then continued to follow on TV.
Greta is survived by her husband of 69 years, Roger Cling; son, Doug (Rena) Cling of Urbandale; daughters, Nancy Cling-bahner of Cincinnati, and Bronya (Steve) Metzger of West Des Moines; special nephew, Joe (Patti) Gerling of Ankeny and their family; grandchildren, Andrea (Jim) Reif, Aaron (Abby) Cling, Trevor (Adrienne) Bahner, Shay Bahner, Anna Bahner, Colton (McKenzie) Metzger, and Kylee (Jack) Sullivan; great-grand children, Lukas, Lara, Vivian, Emmett, Millie Jo, Quinn, and Charlie. Greta was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to either the Des Moines County Humane Society or First Baptist Church in Mediapolis.