Ardith J. Waters, 76, of Waukon died Monday, November 6, 2017 at her home in rural Waukon. Memorial services were held Friday, November 10 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Mark Osterhaus officiating. Inurnment was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Waukon.
Ardith Joan Waters was born October 13, 1941 in Monona, the daughter of Raymond E. and Laura (Hamann) Gress. In May of 1960, she graduated from Waukon High School. January 10, 1962, Ardith married Donald James Waters at St. Mary’s Hanover Catholic Church in rural Waukon.
For 39 years, Ardith worked at Northern Engraving in Waukon, where she was the lead inspector until the factory closed. Also, she ran the concession stand for Monroe Auction Service for a time. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon and belonged to the Iowa Women’s Bowling Association.