Wilma Bouska
January 19, 1916 ~ August 25, 2015
Wilma Bouska, age 99, of Protivin died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Elma.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 28, 2015, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Protivin with Rev. Nick March presiding.
Interment will be held in Holy Trinity Catholic Church Cemetery, Protivin with Dale King, Jeff Novotny, Duane Novotny, Lloyd Phillips, Randy Novotny, and Allan King serving as pallbearers.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 27, 2015, Hugeback's Protivin Funeral Home where there will be a 4:00 p.m. Catholic Daughters of the Americas Rosary. Visitation continues an hour prior to the Mass at the funeral home on Friday.
Wilma Pauline Bouska was born January 19, 1916, in rural Winneshiek, County Iowa, the daughter of Rudolph and Eleanora (Tupy) Novotny. Wilma attended country school and Holy Trinity Catholic School during her elementary years. She was a graduate of the Fort Atkinson High School. On June 20, 1938, Wilma was united in marriage to Clarence Bouska at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Spillville.
In the earlier years Wilma worked as a telephone switchboard operator, bookkeeper, and truck dispatcher for her husband's contracting business. Wilma served as a volunteer for many organizations, such as chairman of the American Cancer Society and the Howard County Cancer Board.
Wilma and Clarence were foster parents to five children whom by contributions helped support and put through school in a foreign land through the Foster Parent's Mission Club.
Wilma and Clarence spent 25 winters in Florida, enjoying the entertainment and friendships they made over the years.
In her younger years, Wilma enjoyed golfing at South Winn Country Club where she was a member for over 40 years. She found enjoyment crocheting, doing arts and crafts, and in her later years was an avid card player. Wilma was very active at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, where she was a member of the choir for 65 years, and was a member of the Catholic daughters for over 55 years.
Wilma is survived by one sister-in-law, Mary Ann Novotny of Protivin, IA; sixteen nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence in 2008; two brothers, Ernest and Donald Novotny; two sisters, Lillian Phillips and Marvelene King; and three nephews
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I loved Wilma. She was always so kind. I missed her when she moved away from Protivin. Always a sharp dresser.
Wilma, was a very nice lady. I have many found memories of her from back on the Fencl farm. She will be missed and remembered. She was always so good to us. Mary Ann Fencl Andera
May you rest in peace Great Aunt Wilma!
I was lucky to have taken care of Wilma I will always remember her beautiful smile she was always smiling she will always have a special place in my heart for her my condolences go out to the family
Wilma was a proud member of the Protivin community and of her heritage. I had the priviledge of working with her on several issues and always looked forward to meeting with her and hearing her stories. 99 years is a good long life but I suspect the good Lord has plans for her.
Wilma was the lady who taught me how to clean chicken gizzards out at Ed Stika’s farm when we were butchering chickens for Czech Days! Helped her several years there! Lovely lady!!!
WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. WILMA REALLY ENJOYED MY OLD TIME MUSIC AT THE CARE HOME EACH MONTH. SHE TOLD ME THAT I WAS GIVING A GIFT FROM UP ABOVE TO SHARE MY MUSIC WITH EVERYONE. SHE WAS A VERY SWEET LADY. LOTS OF GOOD VISITS. SHE WOULD SING ALONG TO THE CZECH SONGS WHEN I PLAYED THEM. R. I. P. WILMA. FROM TIM & CINDY HOWLAND & TIM THE MUSIC MAN PROTIVIN IOWA.