Opal Piel Dec 5, 2020 Print View Services: Private Graveside Services to take place at Garden of Memories Cemetery Visitation: Cemetery: Garden of Memories Cemetery Memorials: Cards sent to the funeral home will be forwarded to the family. Biography Opal was born December 1, 1923 in Clarksville, Iowa, the daughter of Mildred and Carl Piel. She attended school in Janesville. She moved to Waterloo in 1942 from Shell Rock. Opal worked for 36 years at Rath Packing Co. in the sliced bacon department. She joined First Lutheran Church and was baptized and confirmed there. Opal is survived by her daughter Deb of Waterloo, and a sister Betty Minard. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Louise Heidemann, and Loretta Simpson; and one brother, Bobby Piel. Click here to send a private message to the family. Condolences Show oldest on top Show newest on top 1 comment Leave a comment Terry Hertges | Dec 10, 2020 I am sorry for your loss Deb. I am sure she was a classy woman, like you. hope you are doing well. Load more comments Thank you for the comment! Your comment must be approved first You've already submitted a review for this item Thank you! Your review has been submitted successfully Login to be able to comment Leave a comment Comment cannot be empty Rating is required Click to add (?) Click to add (?) New code Please type the code above You typed the code incorrectly. Please try again