Rachel Aschim

Rachel Aschim, 88, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home surrounded by all her children on Monday, March 19, 2018.

She was born August 17, 1929 in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota to Rudolph and Edith (Estrem) Ofstedal. Rachel and her husband, Dean were members of the Nordic Choir at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. She was a beloved third grade teacher at Centennial Elementary for many years and was a charter member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Rachel loved her church family and enjoyed maintaining an active role in the congregation. She adored her grandchildren and treasured time spent with them. They will miss their “Grandma Great” very much. She was a fun-loving person and will be fondly remembered for never passing up a great pair of shoes.

Rachel is survived by her children, Paul Aschim (Janice), Julie Berndt (Russell), Jodie Aschim, and Jane Hyde (Todd); grandchildren, Kirsten (Bill), Thor (Caeli), Bethany, Zach, Nigel, Aubri, Nilsson (Rachel), Sarah, and Joel; step-grandchildren, Meredith (Nick) and Tom; five great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and her siblings, Paul Ofstedal and Stefanie Tesch (Ken).

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean; parents, Rudolph and Edith Ofstedal; and her siblings, Judy, Eunice, and Dorothea.

There will be a memorial service at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 East Euclid Avenue, Des Moines, on Saturday, March 24, 2018 beginning at 3:00 p.m. Family will begin greeting guests at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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