Violet L. Antisdel

Violet Lettie Means, daughter of Harrison Henry Means and Rosa Agnes (Hardisty) Means, was born December 24, 1913 in Washington Township, Adams County, Iowa. Violet entered her Eternal Rest Friday, March 19, 2021 at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston, Iowa at the age of 107 years, 2 months and 23 days.

Violet received her elementary education at a country school in Washington Township in Adams County and graduated from Corning High School with the Class of 1930, being in the top 10 of the class of 50 members.

Violet was united in marriage March 14, 1931 with Cecil Irvin Antisdel in Shenandoah, Iowa – over the radio station, KFNF. The wedding was broadcast over the air – the auditorium was packed. Two children were born to bless this union: son, Cecil Larry in 1934 and daughter, Violet Lamona in 1940.

Besides being a farmer’s wife for 54 years, until retirement in 1984 when they moved to Creston, Violet was an Avon Representative, worked at Lake Icaria in Corning where she registered campers when the Register Offices were used. She also worked at the Williamson Store in Adams County when Verl and Ruth Wynn were the owners.

She was a long-time member of the Carl United Methodist Church near Corning, having declared her faith at the age of 12 years and was an active member of the United Methodist Women – holding office as Treasurer keeping the Memorial Book and records and served as President when she moved to Creston. Most recently, Violet was an Honorary member of the Carl United Methodist Women and was remembered each Spring with a Cheer Plate of special fruit and candy.

In May, 1987, Violet transferred her membership to the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ in Creston and was baptized into that faith by Dr. Robert Pickerell at the age of 86 in April 2000. Violet was a faithful member and for 8 years, she had perfect attendance at the Saturday night services. Violet entered Crest Haven Care Center in May of 2011.

Violet will be remembered by her family for the many pies, beef and noodle dinners, her well kept lawn, flowers and tidy home and her interest in all their endeavors and achievements.

Violet was preceded in death by her husband Cecil on April 6, 1987; a grandson, Mike Kralik; great-grandson, Austin Antisdel; her parents; brother, Elmo Means; sisters: Opal Tompkins and Dorthea Miller; and 3 brothers-in-law: Bernard Tompkins, Rex Ruch and Dave Fisher.

Violet is survived by her son, Larry Antisdel (Linda Carmichael) of Lenox, Iowa; her daughter, Lamona (Byron) Bilderback of Creston, Iowa; 5 grandchildren: Jeanne (Rick) Piel, Patti Kralik (Dean Leith), David (Annette) Antisdel, Sherran (Jerry) LaPole and Allison Schroeder; 16 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Melton Sumner of Sachse, Texas. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. May God grant comfort and strength to those who mourn.