Visitation will be 4-7pm Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Runge Mortuary Davenport & Crematory. The funeral service will be 11:00am Friday, February 3, 2023, at Faith Lutheran Church Eldridge, IA. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to service time Friday. Burial will be at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church or the Eldridge Community Center. Online condolences may be shared at www.rungemortuary.com.
Florence was born April 10, 193,7 in Davis County, IA to Walter and Mable (Kline) Grim. On October 9, 1966, in Davenport, Florence was united in marriage to her husband of 55 years, Arliss Whisler. She graduated from Northeast Missouri State University where she obtained a degree in education. She also was a teacher abroad in Darmstadt Germany for the United States Army. Florence taught elementary education for 41 years before retiring.
Florence was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Eldridge Iowa. She enjoyed music and going to concerts. She was also very active with the Scott County Democrats.
Survivors include her son Matthew Vo Whisler, San Diego, CA; sister Karen Grim Luther, Murfreesboro, TN; and numerous nieces & nephews. Florence was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
