Carol Anne Tetmeyer
February 07, 1944 — November 20, 2023
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Carol Anne Tetmeyer passed away on Monday, November 20th. She was surrounded by family, and listening to ‘Nutcracker’ music.
Carol was born in New York City in 1944 and moved to Ames at a young age. She graduated from Ames High School, then went on to study for her Bachelor’s in dance at the University of Utah, and finished her degree at Iowa State University. Carol married her husband Larry in 1964, and together they added a son, Andy and four daughters, Annette, Trish, Jenny and Kelli to their family. Carol Tetmeyer Dance Studio also began in 1964, when Carol opened her own business, worked for herself teaching dance for 59 years, and truly enjoyed every second. Aside from dance, education was Carol’s other passion, and she remained actively involved in her family’s education. She volunteered with her children at Cornell Elementary, she was a member of the Dowling High School Board and donated her time as a Teacher’s Aide at Holy Family School with her grandchildren. She was a supporter to all of their educational endeavors.
Many lives were touched by her infectious love for dance and music, patient instruction, unwavering support, and unconditional love she constantly demonstrated to her family, friends, and students. Carol is a beloved member of her communities, she is a long-time parishioner at St. Ambrose Cathedral, and regularly participates in donation events for charitable organizations. Carol spent many hours as a as a leader and volunteer with Camp Fire.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents Evelyn Anderson, John Lasche, and siblings Jimmy, Tommy, Mary Jo, Larry. She is survived by her brother Jack, her sister Susan, her loving husband of 59 years (Larry), her son Andy (Kate) and their children Ruby, Drew, Bridget; her daughter Annette (Michael); her daughter Trish and her children Kayla and Dylan; her daughter Jen (Paul) and her children Regan, Morgan, Camryn, and Evelyn; her daughter Kelli (Eric) and her children Marika, Sedrik, and Emma. She will be greatly missed, but she will dance on in our hearts forever.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, November 24, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., at Saint Ambrose Cathedral, 607 High Street, Des Moines. Family will greet guests from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m., prior to service time.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Camp Fire Heart of Iowa, 5615 Hickman Road, Des Moines, Iowa 50310 in Memory of Carol Tetmeyer.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Sharon Bennink
11/26/2023
I worked with Carol at Principal Financial Group many years ago. I went to numerous dance concerts at Saydel. I worked with the girls club at Bethany Church, and they were working on getting their dance badges, so we asked Carol if we could go over to her studio and learn some moves for the girls. They had a really good time. They sent Thank You cards to Carol in appreciation for taking the time to teach them a few moves in the brief time we had together.
Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the upcoming days.
Eileen Thomas
11/26/2023
I was so sorry to hear if Carols passing. She was such a huge supporter of my mom, Mary Joyce Lind. Carol was around throughout my youth as the DM Civic Ballet rehearsed and performed Nutcracker and Spring concerts. Always a friendly, familiar face and dedicated teacher and mentor. Its wonderful to read the messages and how much she gave to the dance community.
Jamie Davis
11/26/2023
Dear Jenny, Larry and loving family of Carol - I am so sorry for your loss. Carol clearly touched so many lives - for so many of us through dance. I attribute my earliest sense of discipline to her, as she showed me that loving the dance craft took hard work and perseverance! I will never forget how much she supported us girls, and how much she really believed in us. Thank you so much for everything, Carol!! <3
Cynthia and Larry Eisenhauer
11/25/2023
Tetmeyer family,
We are heartbroken at your devastating loss. We are grateful for the many generosities she showered on our family and many other children and families. She was our daughter's second mom.
There can be no doubt she has already mastered dancing with her wings!
Shelley Backstrom
11/24/2023
Jenny,
So sorry to see of your moms passing.
Sincere condolences,
Shelley (Bailey) Backstrom
Karl Heille
11/24/2023
My thoughts and prayers go out to all the Carol Tetmeyer family and the many people she touched. The Carol Tetmeyer Dance Studio was not a business, it was a beautiful movement. Even when families experienced financial disparity the children would still dance. Over the years it was a fantastic experience to see all those smiling, dancing faces. It was Grace.
Praise his name in the dance.
The Horsch Family
11/23/2023
We are so sorry to hear of Carols death. She was a wonderful person and that showed in her dance studio where kindness and inclusion were the cornerstones of her business. We have so many happy dance memories, and Lauren is so grateful to have had Carol as her dance teacher during her K-12 years. We hope you get to hear and share many lovely stories of Carol as you gather together to honor and remember her.
Karla and John Steger
11/23/2023
Andy and all of the Tetmeyer families, our condolences on the loss of your loved one. We are so sorry to receive this news. We know how close all of you were to Carol and the sorrow you are experiencing. May all of the good memories you have of her keep her spirit alive within your hearts and sustain you in these difficult days. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marcie Prince
11/22/2023
I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful human. She was my first dance teacher, and she instilled a love of music and dance in me that I still carry with me to this day. May she rest in eternal peace.
XOXO
Marcie Prince
Celeste Russell
11/21/2023
No words can ease a loss this devastating! My heart goes out to Larry, all the kids and grands. I am standing by to help on anyway I can! I hope her reunion in heaven, with my mom, her brothers and parents is GLORIOUS🌠 I am so sorry, my heart breaking for all of you. Love, Zest
P.S. I have countless memories of holidays, summers and Disneyland with your family!
I had an unexpected ( vut welcomed chuckle) remembering playing Hammerschlagen with Aunt Carol in the back yard! She never missed out on a good time, that's for sure! And she loved and cherished her family above all else💗 She will continue to love and cherish you all, as she watches over and protects you with her Angel wings on.
Ellen Mullen
11/21/2023
Carol was a ball of fire, sharing her love of dance with so many, sprinkling that love everywhere like confetti! I can clearly envision her dancing so joyfully among the clouds
Ellen Mullen
11/21/2023
Sending my heartfelt sympathy, love and hugs to Carols loves ones. . Carol was and will continue to be a creative force and gift to iowa. Her love for dance was quite evident and contagious! She shared her passion for dance with so many.
Kathleen L Hurley
11/21/2023
To everyone in the Tetmeyer family I send my condolences and a BIG BIG HUG. Carol was such a force of nature for the dance community. She was so generous with her time and I learned so much from her. Her beautiful soul will be dancing forever:).
Brenda McClure
11/21/2023
To the Tetmeyer Family,
So sorry for your loss. Carol was a great lady. Hold tight to each other. I'm sure Carol will be watching The Nutcracker.
Julie Carlson
11/21/2023
Im so sorry to hear about Carols passing. She was one of the most caring people I knew. She had a gift with teaching dance to children. My daughters (Kristen and Macy) both have wonderful memories of her as their teacher. She was very patient and kind with everyone.
Carol left a wonderful legacy that all of her family should be most proud of. Again, Im am sad to hear of the loss of Carol. I will pray for peace for all of her family!
Julie Carlson