Mary Ellen Primmer

Mary Ellen Primmer, age 82, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Mercy One Hospital in Waterloo.

Private family graveside services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Vinton.

Mary Ellen was born October 24, 1938 in Vinton, the daughter of Chauncey and Clara (Stoller) Primmer. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Vinton. Mary Ellen worked as an Assistant Librarian at the Vinton Public Library and operated a bookstore, "Mary's Book Nook" for a number of years. Mary Ellen loved to read and had a fondness for art.

She is survived by her sisters, Jean (Wendell) Larson of Erie, IL, and Linda Yulga of Davenport; her brother-in-law Everett Smith of Waterloo; 12 nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews.

She was proceeded in death by her parents; 2 brothers, Charles Primmer, Robert Primmer; and 2 sisters, Kathleen Smith, and Evelyn Primmer.

Online condolences www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com

Comments

Submit a Condolence

LH September 10, 2021, 1:06 pm I knew Mary for a number of years while working at Windsor Manor. During that time i became quite fond of her and would often sit in her room and listen to her stories, of which there were many. She could draw just about anything you asked her to and graced many of us with drawings on our birthdays.
I am pretty sure she remembered every comic strip she ever read and would giggle with the retelling. She was a sweet soul with a lovely smile and she will be missed.

TYP September 10, 2021, 1:12 pm I fondly remember Mary from going into Mary's Book Nook as a kid and she was on our paper route. Prayers and sympathy for the family.

COD September 10, 2021, 1:29 pm Linda…my sincere condolences to you and your family. I’ll be thinking of you during this difficult time. Sending prayers.
Carole

KH September 11, 2021, 4:51 pm Mary was a classmate in the Class of '56. She was so shy but had a talent for art! Although she was quiet, she had a sweet smile! I would see her at Windsor Manor and speak with her!
A nice lady and I send my sympathy and prayers to her family and friends! Rest in Peace Mary Ellen. Karen Hagen

Obituaries : Mary Ellen Primmer

Comments