LaRue Mae Roney was born July 22, 1939, in Mason City, the daughter of
Grant and Irene (Benzing) Roney. LaRue graduated from Swaledale
Consolidated High School in 1957, later graduating from Hamilton
Business College, Mason City in 1959. After graduation she worked for
the First State Bank, Thornton as a bookkeeper for many years. LaRue was
united in marriage to Clarence Pedersen. After his death she was united
in marriage to Richard Meier on Oct. 29, 1966, at the Evangelical Free
Church, Clear Lake. Richard and LaRue made their home on the farm in
rural Swaledale. LaRue loved sewing, antiquing, quilting, antique doll
collecting, gardening, and helping with the farm work. Her greatest love
was spending time with family, friends and her many pets. LaRue is
survived by her brother, Loren J. Roney, Swaledale; brother-in-law,
Martin (Lois) Meier, Swaledale; sister-in-law, Mary Ann (Cecil)
Ditsworth, Mason City; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives
and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Grant and Irene
Roney; Clarence Pedersen; husband, Richard Meier on Sept. 4, 2006; and
sister-in-law, Dorthea (Pals) Sargent.