Preceded in death by her parents Emil and Milda Carstens Dethlefs. Two sisters Dolores Kempter and Ann Zapponi. Brother in law Fred Kempter. Survivors are Katherine Kempter St. John and Patrick Zapponi. Born in Manning Iowa, a resident of San Francisco, Ca since 1951, where she spent many happy years residing in the Marina District. An avid patron of the San Francisco Symphony and Opera, where she volunteered for over 20yrs. A long time member of Calvary Presbyterian Church in Pacific Heights. Also, an accomplished traveler who visited many parts of the world.
No services are planned at this time due to covid, but a memorial will take place at Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco in the future. Inurnment at the Columbarium/Funeral Home, San Francisco.