Obituary of Charlotte L. Wohlenberg

Charlotte L. (Johnson) Wohlenberg, 79, of Iowa City, died Monday, June 10, 2013, at Windmill Manor in Coralville. A casual gathering of family and friends will begin at 2 p.m., Friday, June 14, 2013, at First Christian Church in Coralville with remarks by Rev. John McKinstry. Memorial contributions in Charlotte's name can be made to the U of I Foundation for use with the MacBride Raptor Project (MRP), to help support the raptor center which Charlotte and her family spent so much time enjoying. Charlotte L. Johnson was born July 10, 1933, in Iowa City; daughter of Merrill and Edna (Harding) Johnson. She graduated from City High School and on September 15, 1950, married Donald L. Wohlenberg in Iowa City. Though they spent some time out West, Iowa City has always been home. She worked for many years as a histology technician with Medlabs at the University of Iowa. Charlotte had a beautiful voice and loved sharing it with others through songs or plays. She loved the outdoors, camping with Don and trips to the raptor center with grandchildren. Most of all, Charlotte cherished her family and time with them, especially Friday evening Yahtzee games with her sisters. Her family includes her husband, Donald; daughter, Becky Pearson (Kent) of North Liberty; sisters, Meryl Ann "Oney" Johnson of Coralville and Betty Jo Johnson of Iowa City; grandchildren, Melissa Isbell (Gabe) and Shannon Cutsforth (Patrick); great-grandchildren, Forest, Willow and Asher Isbell and nephew, Michael Rafferty. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents and son David in 2012.