Henrietta Louise Shramek, 81, of Swisher, left this world on Wednesday, August 29, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Louise's wishes were to be cremated and have private family graveside services at Blain Cemetery, rural Swisher. Papich-Kuba Funeral Service is assisting the family.

Henrietta Louise McDermott was born July 30, 1931 in Cedar Rapids to Royal and Catherine McDermott. She graduated from McKinley High School and Mount Mercy College. Louise met Edward F. Shramek Jr. at the Dance-Mor Ballroom in Swisher and they were married July 18, 1952 in Cedar Rapids. Edward died November 17, 1977. Louise and Edward were the parents of 7 children. Louise worked along side her husband at Edward F. Shramek Jr. Construction Company for many years until his death.

Louise is survived by her children, Susan (Alan) Sackett, David Shramek, Patrice (Mike Harrold) Becicka, Sally (Jay) Podzimek, Kris (Craig) Drew and Kelly; grandchildren, Amy (Ike), Rebecca (John), Christopher (Jill), Emily (Todd), Chase (Anne), Jacob, Dustin, Drew (Monica), Molly, Taylor, Genesis, Krystal (Dave), Michael, Tara, David and Josh; great-grandchildren, Sierra, Nate, Kayla, Ian, Ethan, Annmarie, Sophie, Christopher, Brianna, Keegan, Paige, Ella and Maliyah; nieces, nephews, close family members and friends, especially Frank, Tom, Sharon and Wayne. Louise also was a friend of Bill W. for 20 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a son Michael, daughter LuAnne, granddaughters Jennifer Drew and Jessica Hagen, grandson Kevin Keifer, her parents and a sister Shiela Turecek.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to HACAP of Cedar Rapids and MECCA of Iowa City.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.papich-kubafs.com under "obituaries".