Ann Adams Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ann Adams, 89, of Knoxville, passed away November 11, 2020, under Hospice Care at Vriendschap Village in Pella, Iowa. Phyllis Ann Adams, daughter of Robert and Margaret (Jordan) Seitz, was born February 22, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa. She married William Lewis Adams, October 12, 1952, in Garden Grove, Iowa. They made their home in Newton, Iowa, where Bill was employed at Maytag. After the kids were in school, Ann also began working as secretary to research and development at Maytag. In 1976, they moved to the Adams’ family farm north of Knoxville and built a retirement home on a small acreage. Bill & Ann both enjoyed living in the country, bird watching, and maintaining the acreage. Ann was the family matriarch and loved to cook large meals and gather her family together. It was her pride and joy when all three sons were living close by and could gather together. Upon retirement, Bill and Ann traveled the Unites States extensively and took several cruises. Ann was a member of Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Newton. In October of 2019, Bill and Ann moved to the Vriendschap Village in Pella. Ann’s family includes her three sons: Mike & (Mary Ann) Adams of Swisher, Iowa, Steve & (Michelle) Adams of Newton, Iowa, and Jim & (Penny) Adams of Oskaloosa, Iowa; two grandchildren: Wade & (Jen) Adams; Michelle & (Eric) Leichtman; three step-grandchildren: Cassie & (Chad) Ferree; Cody & (Amber) Adams; Sam & (Toria) Adams; three great-grandchildren: Tyler Adams, and Addie and Cohen Leichtman; five step-great-grandchildren: Charlie and Cora Ferree, Ariana, Paisley, and Tanner Adams. Ann is also survived by a brother, John and (Sue) Seitz; a brother and sister-in-law Don and Carolyn Adams of Colorado and sister-in-law, Peg Filliman of Colorado. In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Adams; a brother, Jordan Seitz; and a sister, Jane Bouschlicher. As was her wish, Ann’s body has been cremated. A celebration of life for both Bill and Ann will be held at a later time when family are able to gather. Langkamp Funeral Chapel & Crematory has been entrusted with Ann’s arrangements.

Ann Adams

February 22, 1931 - November 11, 2020