Vivian Karwal Obituary
The memory of Vivian Karwal (Red Oak, Iowa), who passed away on July 11, 2025 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Van Dorn and Mallie Collins Watkins Negly; her son George; her sister Letha Rossander; her siblings-in-law, Henry Rasmussen and Pauline Rasmussen; and her nephews, Denny and Merlin Rasmussen.
She is survived by: her children, Steven (Delores Karwal), Bryan (Debbie Ann Karwal), Don (Janna Karwal) and Debra Dvorak (Brian) of Spencer, Iowa; her daughter-in-law Patty Karwal of Elliott, Iowa; her brother-in-law Robert Rossander (Ross); and her nieces and nephews, Harry Rossander, Carl Rossander, Ronald Rasmussen, Diane Adams and Denise Wilson. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren (with one on the way); three great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 18th 2025 at 12:00 PM and from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the LeRette Funeral Chapel, Inc. (1995 G Ave, Red Oak, IA 51566). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Advent Christian Church (300 S 2nd Ave, Villisca, IA 50864).
