Carolyn "Cay" Herrald

April 1, 1937 - November 26, 2017

Carolyn “Cay” Munn Herrald Cay Herrald, 80 formally of Boone, Iowa passed away at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE on Sunday, November 26, 2017. She was born on April 1, 1937 in Boone, the daughter of Helen (Condon) and Robert Munn. On April 15, 1968, Cay married Wes Herrald at the First Presbyterian Church Chapel in Boone. They honeymooned on Grand Cayman, B.W.I. and returned there annually for much of their life together. Cay graduated from Boone High School in 1955. She cherished her years playing the violin in the BHS Orchestra under the direction of Konrad Scholl. She traveled with the Orchestra to Athens, GA for clinics and to perform a concert. In 1959, she graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Home Economics. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi. Cay managed her family’s business, Riekenberg’s at 701 Story St. during the 60’s and 70’s. She loved being a part of the Boone downtown business community and going to market. Cay was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, 62-year member of P.E.O., 50-year Lowell Club member and a dedicated Board member of DMACC Foundation-Boone Campus, Pi Beta Phi House Corporation (Ames) and Hawkeye Federal Bank. Her parents, husband and step-son Steven proceed her in death. Survivors include daughter Ann Christiansen (Dennis) of Omaha, NE; step-son Mark Herrald (Vicky) of Chandler, AZ; granddaughter Teri Casey (Mark) of Grimes, IA; grandsons Will Christiansen and Cole Christiansen of Omaha, NE; sister-in-law Ruthanne Taylor of Ottumwa, IA, cousins Kathy Manatt of Austin, TX, Meg Manatt of Boone, IA, David TenEyck (Lisa) of Pillager, MN and Mark TenEyck (Laraye) of Maple Plain, MN, and many more beloved family and friends. According to her wishes, Carolyn has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, June 16, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church, 703 Greene Street, Boone, IA with Pastor Denise Group officiating. The family will be present to greet friends from 9:30 am to 11:00 am on Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church. A private family burial will be held at Linwood Park Cemetery, Boone, IA. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, DMACC Foundation-Boone Campus or Boone County Hospital Foundation. Condolences and memorials may be sent to Ann Christiansen, 1102 S. 92nd Circle, Omaha, NE 68124.