Visitation will be from 5 to 7pm. January 24, at Overton Funeral Home, Indianola. Graveside services will be at 9:30am, January 25, at Indianola Cemetery. Memorial Service will be 12pm at Hope Lutheran Church, 3857 E. 42nd St., Des Moines, with a luncheon following.

Sharon lived her life for her family and was a devoted loving wife and mother.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Cleta Cruchelow. She is survived by her husband Alfred Dittmer, Jr., and her children Scott Dittmer, Dawn (Dittmer) Nelson and Dana (Dittmer) Valadez. Brother Jack Cruchelow and six grandchildren.

Memorial Contributions – Hospice of Central Iowa/Kavanaugh House on 56th St.