Della Jean Mau, age 73, of Odebolt, IA, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. 

   Della was born on October 19, 1942, to Clifford Albert and Henrietta “Etta” Josephine (Miller) Albrecht at their home in Odebolt, IA.  Della was baptized and confirmed her faith at Trinity Lutheran Church where she remained a life-time member.  She attended school through eighth grade at Odebolt.

   On August 5, 1961, Della was united in marriage to the love of her life, Eugene Mau.  This union was blessed with three children: Darla, Patrick and Marnie.  Della loved being a homemaker and caring for her family.

   She loved to bake and decorate cakes for all the family celebrations and work on beautiful crafts that she shared with family and friends, but what gave her the most joy was spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

   Survivors include her husband, Eugene Mau of Odebolt; daughter, Darla Lawson and husband Roger of Missouri Valley, IA; son, Patrick Mau and wife Tamara of Odebolt, IA; 12 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.  Other survivors include her sisters: Dorothy Sweeden of Arthur, IA and Lois Grote and husband Leo of Wall Lake, IA; brother Cliffton Albrecht and wife Carolyn of Spencer, IA; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and many friends.

   Della was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Marnie Marie Mau; sister Lola Marron; brother Raymond Albrecht; niece Billie Jo Sweeden; and grandson Michael Dunlop.