Jean M. Mausser,, 88, of Epworth, Iowa, passed away, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at her home in Epworth, Iowa, surrounded by her family.

Friends and relatives of Jean may call from 2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Reiff Funeral Home in Farley, Iowa, where a rosary will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friends may also call after 9 a.m., Thursday at the Funeral Home in Farley.

Services for Jean will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 22, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Epworth, Iowa with Rev. Michael Schueller Presiding. Burial will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Epworth, Iowa.

She was born January 22, 1931 at St. Joseph’s Prairie in rural Dubuque, daughter of John and Stella (Molony) Friederick. She received her education in the St. Columbkille’s school in Dubuque, Iowa. On September 18, 1951 she was united in marriage to Clement Mausser at St. Joseph’s Prairie Church. He preceded her in death on November 2, 2011.

The couple farmed in rural Epworth, Iowa, she was a hard working farm wife, and avid gardener. Jean loved to go ballroom dancing, she had a passion for sewing, but especially enjoyed visiting with family and friends.

She is survived by five children, Paul (Mary) Mausser, Phil (Phyllis) Mausser and Carol (Fritz) Brehm all of Epworth, IA, Diane (Tim) Hoover of Edgewood, IA, Luann Mausser of Epworth, IA; a son-in-law, James Leick (Paula) of Durango, IA; 23 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren.

She is also preceded in death by her parents; as daughter, Joan Leick on June 29, 2009; a grandson, David Mausser on July 25, 1978 and a granddaughter, Lisa Miller on June 2, 2015.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com