Mary Frances Pietig

Mary Fran Pietig, 82, passed away on December 1, 2023.  She was born on April 4, 1941 to the late Philip and Mary Louise (Saucier) Schlueter in Omaha, NE.  Mary Fran married Ray Paul Pietig on October 8, 1960 and they were blessed to share 63 beautiful years together.

Mary Fran made a loving home in which she raised 5 children, who all believe they were her favorite. She worked as an Activity Director at Karen Acres Nursing home for 2 years and at Heather Manor for 14 years.  Mary Fran was a lifetime member at St. Pius X Catholic Church.  She was involved in the Altar & Rosary Society, Pastoral Choir, Funeral Choir and was a Marian Cenacle Leader.  She volunteered at Mercy Hospital flower and gift shop, she was a member of St. Francis Circle and placed flowers on the altar and in the chapel. She attended adoration at St. Pius and St. Augustine.  Mary Fran worked at Birthright as a counselor for over 10 years helping young women.  She continued to serve by making bags for the homeless at Fountain of the Sun in Mesa, AZ and food packages for women and men in need.

Mary Fran was dearly loved, a source of joy to others and her dimpled smile will be greatly missed.

Mary Fran is survived by her husband, Ray, children, Mary Kay (Douglas) Moore, Paul (Tricia) Pietig, Suzanne (Donald) Kadlec, David (Megan McMahon) Pietig, Michael (Joy) Pietig, 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  She is also survived by her siblings, Joseph (Dorothy) Schlueter, Philip (Elizabeth) Schlueter, Jeannie (Thomas) Connor, Edward (Anne) Schlueter. Mary was predeceased by her sister-in-law, Sandy Schlueter.

A funeral liturgy will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Saturday, December 9th at 11 AM.  Friends may visit with the family on Friday, December 8th at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home, Urbandale from (4-7 PM) concluding with a Rosary and vigil service starting at 6:30 PM and at the church on Saturday from 10:30 AM until the time of liturgy. Burial will take place at McDivitt Grove Cemetery immediately following.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Fellowship of Catholic University Students, and contribution for masses for the intentions of Mary Fran.