Evelyn Mae Bottelman, 76, of Greeley, Iowa, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at her
home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 29, 1947, in Edgewood, the daughter of
Harry and Edith (Antrim) Forsythe. Evelyn attended rural Clayton County schools.
On June 17, 1978, Evelyn was united in marriage to Albert Bottelman in Nashua, Iowa. The couple
resided in Edgewood. In her younger years, she and Albert enjoyed fishing for red horse on the
Turkey River. Albert passed away in 2004. Evelyn had many jobs including working for Spahn and
Rose Lumber Company and Caseys. Evelyn loved gardening and anything to do with roses. She
was a well-renowned pie maker. Evelyn loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.
Survivors include her six children, Deb (Robert) Kauffman of Russell, Sue (John) Suhr of Arlington,
Tim (Jackie) Bemrose of Strawberry Point, Bev (Dave) Bolsinger of Greeley, Peggy Fry of Waukon,
and Lynn (Ashley Cooke) Fry of Edgewood; 26 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; one great-
great-grandchild; four stepsons, Alan (Marilyn) Bottelman, Alvin Bottelman, Bert Bottelman, and
Mike (Tammy) Bottelman; three stepdaughters, Laura (Mark) Klingner, Lillie Stoltz, and Betsy
McAllister; brother, Ed Forsythe of Garber; family friend, Melissa Fry; and many nieces and
nephews.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert; sisters, Mildred, Marion, and
Lucille; brothers, Emmett, Willis, Lloyd, and Floyd; grandsons, Cody and Cory Bolsinger, Jeremy
Suhr and Jamie Suhr; stepson, Matt Hartbeck; and stepson-in-law, Stan Stoltz.
Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com .
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in
Edgewood, Iowa, with Pastor Mike Jackson officiating.
Visitation: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in
Edgewood, Iowa.
Interment: Edgewood Cemetery, Edgewood, Iowa
