Elizabeth A. "Liz" Axline Tannreuther, 57, of Waterloo, died Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home. 

Elizabeth Ann Axline was born October 21, 1953 in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri the daughter of Everett J. and Shirley Black Axline.  She graduated from Orange High School in 1972 and UNI in 1976.

Liz married William "Bill" Tannreuther August 20, 1983 at South Waterloo Church of the Brethren.  She worked for John Deere for 31 years; retiring in 2008.

Liz was an active member of South Waterloo Church of the Brethren.  She sang in the choir, served on the church board and was a part of the live nativity. Liz was very active with the Christian Education Department; she taught Sunday school and served as Sunday School Superintendent, taught Bible School and served as head of Christian Education. Liz volunteered with the Waterloo Community School District at Orange Elementary School.  In 2010 she received the Mayor’s Volunteer Award. Liz was a very musical person; she enjoyed singing and playing instruments. She was also an avid reader.

Liz is survived by her husband Bill of Waterloo, her mother Shirley Axline of Waterloo, a sister Sue Smoldt and her husband Bill of Cedar Falls, a niece and nephew Jordan and Aaron Smoldt of Cedar Falls. Liz is also survived by her father-in-law and mother-in-law Robert “Bob” and Charlotte Tannreuther of Waterloo, sister-in-law Ann Tannreuther of Waterloo, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Liz is preceded in death by her father and her grandparents: Herschel and Della Black and Everett A. and Lillian Axline.