Farrell "Verlee" Andrle, 92 of Ely died Tuesday, February 15 at Northbrook Manor Care Center in Cedar Rapids . Verlee was born on July 11, 1918, the daughter of John and Beatrice (Thompson) Trimble. She married Milo Andrle on August 27, 1940.

She attended the Iowa State Teacher's College after graduating from high school. Verlee taught in rural Toddville and then Honey Grove School near Ely where she met Milo . She then taught at Hardshell and Jappa Schools near Ely. After raising a family, she attended Mt Mercy and Coe College and then taught for one and a half years at St. Patrick's and for six years at All Saints, both in Cedar Rapids.

Verlee is survived by three sons, John (Helendale, deceased) Andrle of Saint Louis, Missouri, Bob (Carol) Andrle of Ely, and Michael Andrle of Des Moines, Iowa; seven grandchildren, John Dale (Julia) Andrle, Rene' (Scott) Tedrow, Craig (Becky) Andrle, Marna (Joel) Schutte, Marci (Matt) Whitaker, Clint (Kerrin) Andrle, and Luke Andrle; and fifteen great grandchildren. She was an aunt, cousin, sister-in-law, and friend to many. She will be missed by all.

Verlee was a member of Rebekahs at Ely, Friendship Club of Ely, and Johannas at Ely Presbyterian church where she was a member. She enjoyed playing pinochle, doing china painting, and playing the piano. She was known for her home baked kolaches and cream puffs, and all around good cooking.

Verlee is preceded in death by her husband, Milo "Mike" who died April 17, 2001, a daughter in law, Helendale who died December 19, 2010, asister Veva Forest and a brother John Trimble.

Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church near Ely, 11100 Spanish Road , Ely 52227 or to Camp Courageous of Iowa , 12007 180 ^th St , Monticello 52310 .

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 19 at First Presbyterian Church near Ely with burial to follow in Rogers Grove Cemetery . Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, February 18 at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids , located at 2121 Bowling Street SW.