Verna Cagley

Verna Cagley, 85, of Cedar Falls died Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Cedar Falls Health Care Center. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Verna Mae Cagley was born May 10, 1930 to James and Esther (Buehler) Volker in Waterloo. She worked as a bartender in numerous bars throughout Evansdale, and owned Tollgate Bar in Dunkerton. Verna was known for her potato salad. She enjoyed knitting, gardening, dancing, fishing and wintering in Arizona. Verna especially enjoyed feeding and watching hummingbirds in the summertime. She loved spending time with her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Lawrence Allen, Donald Rekers and Carroll Cagley; a daughter, Sandra Allen; a son, Larry Joe Allen; a brother, James Volker; a sister, Karen Henry; and a grandson. She is survived by a son, Dennis (Robin) Rekers of Waterloo; two daughters, Cynthia (Jerry) Kemmer of Waterloo and Marsha (Earl) Goossen of Minneapolis, KS; a brother, Rick (Mavis) Volker of North Platte, NE; a sister, Sharon (Jim) Johnson of Waterloo; 10 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and five step-children.
Verna was a great mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories in Waterloo assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.overtonservice.com.