Freda Mae Wisse was the first child born to John and Alice (Koopmans) Hoeksema on July 29, 1923, in Pella, Iowa. She was proud to be the second of five generations to attend Lincoln Elementary School. Freda graduated with the class of 1941 of Pella Community High School.

During high school, Freda kept books for her dad. She worked for Rolscreen Company for two years, was a wife and mother and after the children were grown, worked at Stravers Hardware for many years, retiring in 1996.

Freda married Ralph Wisse on April 24, 1946, and were blessed with three children: John, Mary Jane and Charles Jay. 713 Jefferson was home to Freda for 57 years. She lived at the Pella Manor and as her health declined, she moved to The Cottages, passing away at the Comfort House on January 7, 2017.

Family and friends were very important to Freda. Her home was always warm and inviting, where a smile greeted all who came through her door. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren had such a sweet "Gram." She loved them all dearly and brought great joy into the lives of her entire family.

Freda was a faithful member of Second Reformed Church. She loved the Lord, which was very evident in the way she lived her life.

Freda is survived by her children and families:

John and Bev Wisse of Pella
Pat and Jamie Wisse of Pella
Lily and Thea
Alison and Aaron Smith of Pella
Aidan, Evan, Oliver and Liam
Julie and Josh Lautenbach of Pella
Cooper, Hayes, Drake and Marlie

Mary and Don Vande Noord of Pella
Tracy and Sok Sarin of Ankeny, Iowa
Sophie and Tyler
Todd and Jill Vande Noord of Minburn, Iowa
Reese, Field and Avery
Tim and Kari Vande Noord of Maxwell, Iowa
Trevor, Brantley and Klay

Chuck and Liz Plummer Wisse of Santa Cruz, California
Nicole

Freda is also survived by her brother, Max Hoeksema, sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Virgil Boertje.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, parents-in-law John and Bessie Wisse; sister and brother-in-law Dorothy and Carl Gaass; sister-in-law Milly Hoeksema; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Jim and Viretta Wisse and Art and Marcella Wisse.

Visitation

3:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Family will be present 5:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Second Reformed Church Gathering Room
Pella, Iowa

Funeral Services

10:30 A.M., Thursday, January 12, 2017
Second Reformed Church
Pella, Iowa

Memorials

Hospice of Pella or
Bone Marrow Transplant Family Assistance Fund -University of Iowa