Mildred Plotz, 90, of Amana, IA passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 after a short stay at Colonial Manor in Amana.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2020 at St Michael's Catholic Church, Norway, IA with Fr. Craig Steimel officiating. Burial will take place at Hala Cemetery near Walford, IA.

Visitation is 3:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 6th at the church. Memorials may be direct to the family. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.neuhausfuneralservice.com.

Mildred Elizabeth was born February 12, 1929 near Watkins, IA to Merle and Philomena (Becker) Carlson. Mildred graduated from Lincoln High School in Vinton, IA in 1947. She married Martin Edward Plotz on June 22, 1948 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Vinton. Together they raised their children in Amana.

During the winters, Martin and Mildred spent their time making hall trees and other things for their children and grandchildren. Martin and Mildred enjoyed traveling on bus trips since 1985. They had visited all 48 continental states, Canada and Mexico.

She is survived by her children, Donald (Janet) Plotz, David Plotz, Ann (Duane) Ausdemore, Marla (Joseph) Heffron and Matthew Plotz; 12 grandchildren, Lori (Chris), Scott (Leah), Rachel (Scott), Kimberly (Robert), Karen (Kevin), Tara (Tyler), Jonathan (Jessica), Leah, Kandice, Michael (Ashley), Rebecca (Logan) and Justin; 12 great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Ruby, Khloe, Huck, Hunter, Abel, Gunner, Liam, Elliot, Jada, Nova and Piper; siblings, Pearl Serovy, Delores (Walter) Plotz, Edith Williams, Robert (Karen) Carlson and Mary Ann (John) Berry.

Mildred is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Martin (2015); daughter, Audrey Plotz (2008); grandson, James Plotz (1993) and brother James Carlson.

Brosh Funeral Service of Norway is assisting the family.