Betty Jean Aldinger

Private family services will be held.

Betty Jean Aldinger, 97, of Hampton, IA passed away peacefully on August 8, 2020, at the North Iowa Hospice Center in Mason City, IA.  She was born on January 23 1923 on the family farm south of Ventura where she was raised until her high school graduation from Ventura High School in 1941.  Betty had various jobs after high school, her favorite was working for the Ritz Supper Club in Clear Lake, IA.

  On her birthday, January 23, 1944, she married Rex T.  Aldinger from Alexander, IA.  When Rex was called to serve his country during World War II, Betty was able to join him at his duty station in Greely, CO.  After serving their country they returned to Alexander in 1946 to work for Rex’s father, W.P. Aldinger, in the family business, a general store.  After his father’s death in 1972, Rex became the sole proprietor of the family business,  With Betty at his side, together they operated the store and built a bigger business to include a hardware store and national egg processing division. 

In 1985 they retired to Hampton, IA, and lived on the Hampton Golf Course & Country Club.

  Rex and Betty enjoyed their retirement and took many trips together.  Betty’s greatest passion and enjoyment was her family and friends, visiting them as often as possible.

  Betty leaves behind son, Dwight (Pam) Aldinger of Bellevue, NE, son-in-law, Gary Kriegel of Mason City, IA; granddaughter Candy (Todd) Golden of Omaha, NE; granddaughter Tara (Cory) Rife of Omaha, NE; great-grandchildren Mara, Ryan & Connor Golden and Sophie, Saddie & Sam Rife; and her brother, Earl (Bill) William (Donna) Quintus of Apple Valley, MN;  Betty was preceded in death by her husband (Rex); daughter Kathy Kriegel; parents Earl & Ruby Quintus; brothers Warren Quintus & Gordon Quintus; and sister Ivanell Seeberger.

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