Mildred Eleanor Hemesath, 96, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, September 15, 2019, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, September 18, at Saint Ludmila Catholic Church followed by burial at Saint John's Cemetery. Visitation will occur at the church one hour before the Funeral Mass.

Mildred is survived by her children, Joyce Saldana (Arthur) of Elgin, Illinois, Roger Hemesath (Anu) of Saint Ansgar, Bart Hemesath (Teri) of Atkins, Lisa Hemesath of Denver, Colorado and daughter-in-law, Jayne Hemesath of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, James Saldana, Douglas Saldana, Cortnee Hemesath, Andrea Fish, Andrew Hemesath, Charlotte Hemesath and Erica Bascom. She has also been blessed with nine great-grandchildren, Theresa Muehlbauer, Kai Saldana, Reece Hemesath, Grace Fish, Allie Jo Fish, Steele Fish, Audra Bascom, Harrison Bascom and Samantha Bascom. In her final days, Mildred was able to meet her first great-great grandchild, Thomas Quentin Muehlbauer. She is also survived by one brother, Daniel Moser.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Bart; a son, James "Jimmy"; one sister, Vivian Huber; and two brothers; Raymond and Arthur Moser. She was also preceded in death by numerous pet cats including Whitey Whiskers, Rusty, Henry, Gini, Blackie, Charlie, Sam, Sabrina and Maggie.

Mildred was born on July 7, 1923 in Fort Atkinson, Iowa, the daughter of Henry and Catherine (Sykora) Moser. She married Bart Joseph Hemesath in March, 1944.

Mildred was a member of Saint Ludmila's Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, solving crossword puzzles, eating hot fudge sundaes, watching the Chicago Cubs, and walks down at the Indian Creek Nature Center. Her family loved her apple pie and looked forward to family gatherings where Mom always had one prepared for dessert.

Mildred spent around 15 years as a "lunch lady" and later a Food Service Manager for the Cedar Rapids Public Schools. While at Grant Elementary School, she perfected "Millie's Chili", a favorite of both staff and students.

In lieu of flowers, please donate funds to the Cedar Valley Humane Society in our Mother's name.