Marrietta Louise Comer, 82, of Perry passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, at the UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
A memorial service will be held Monday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home–Perry Chapel.
Marrietta was born Dec. 10, 1942, in Cass County, Iowa, the daughter of Martin and Louise (Christensen) Harmsen.
On Oct. 31, 1969, she married the love of her life, John Comer, in Boone. Together they were blessed with three children, Tony, Clinton and Shawna.
Marrietta worked for many years as a certified nursing assistant at the Woodward State Hospital before her well-deserved retirement in 1974.
In earlier years, she enjoyed playing bingo, and she loved fishing.
Above all, she treasured time spent with her family. She was devoted to caring for others, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Above all, Marrietta treasured time spent with her family.
She is survived by her loving husband, John Comer of Perry; son, Clinton (Rebecca) Comer of Adel; grandchildren, Samantha (Dylan) Wasson of Urbandale, Brandon (Jennifer) Stucker of Moran, John (Nicole) Stucker of Grimes, Jarrett (Bre) Stucker of Grimes, Brady (NataLeigh) Stucker of Grimes, Molly Comer of Adel, Weston Comer of Adel and Wyatt Comer of Adel; great-grandchildren, Maggi, Sophia and Henry Wasson and Hunter and Kasey Stucker; brother, Dr. Howard (Janice) Harmsen of St. Joseph, Missouri; as well as nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.
Marrietta was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Louise Harmsen; son, Tony Comer; daughter, Shawna Stucker; and brother, Jerry Harmsen.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.
