Background
Ansorge, Iona Marie was born on November 3, 1927. Daughter of Edgar B. and Marie Louise (Bleeke) Bohn.
educator musician real estate agent
Ansorge, Iona Marie was born on November 3, 1927. Daughter of Edgar B. and Marie Louise (Bleeke) Bohn.
Bachelor, Valparaiso University, Indiana, 1949. Certified in teaching, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, 1964. Master of Arts, University Iowa, Iowa City, 1976.
Minister of music Our Savior Lutheran Church, Des Moines, 1949-1963. Director chorus, concert choir Johnston (Iowa) High School, 1964—1975. Instructor Iowa Methodist School Nursing, Des Moines, 1978-1987.
Owner, president Bed and Breakfast in Iowa, Ltd., 1982-1986. Realtor Better Homes and Gardens First Realty, Des Moines, 1986-1992.
President Des Moines Jaycee-ettes. Spearheaded drive Des Moines Zoo. Founder Messiah Lutheran Church, Des Moines, 1978.
Started Iowa Bed and Breakfast Industry, 1982. Owner, president Bed and Breakfast in Iowa, Ltd. Member First Lutheran Church.
Permanent secretary Class of 1949, Valparaiso University. Member League of Women Voters, American Association of University Women, American Choral Directors Association, Des Moines Board Realtors, Women's Council Realtors, Realtor's Million Dollar Club, Jaycee-ettes (president Des Moines chapter 1957-1958), Valparaiso University Guild (charter member Des Moines chapter), Mortar Board, Heritage Foundation.
Married Edwin James Ansorge, September 13, 1949. Children: Richard, Michelle.
