Vernelda Miehe, 94, of Elkader, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, at MercyOne in Elkader. She was born Jan. 17, 1930, in Osterdock, to Clarence and Marie (Freitag) Fehlhafer. She attended rural Clayton County School, graduated from Elkader High and attended Elkader Junior College for one year. Vernelda taught four years at Hope School, rural Clayton County.