Iona Marie Ansorge

Background

Ansorge, Iona Marie Daughter of Edgar B. and Marie Louise (Bleeke) Bohn.

Education

Bachelor, Valparaiso U., 1949; certified teaching, Drake U., 1964; Master of Arts, U. Iowa, 1976.

Career

Minister of music, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Des Moines, 1949-1963; teacher, 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.

Achievements

• Iona Marie Ansorge has been listed as a notable real estate, instructor, musician, agent by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

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. Mem.First Lutheran Church.

Permanent secretary Class of 1949, Valparaiso U. Member League of Women Voters, American Association of University Women, Des Moines Board Realtors, Women's Council Realtors, Realtor's Million Dollar Club, Jaycee-ettes (president Des Moines chapter 1957-1958), Valparaiso U. Guild (charter member Des Moines chapter).

Interests

• Avocations: playing piano and organ, tennis, bridge, reading.

Connections

Married Edwin James Ansorge, September 13, 1949. Children: Richard, Michelle.

Father:

Edgar B. Bohn

Mother:

Marie Louise (Bleeke) Bohn

Spouse:

Edwin James Ansorge

child:

Richard Ansorge

child:

Michelle Ansorge