1923
Eileen
2015
Eileen L. Oehler
June 28, 1923 — October 25, 2015
Eileen L. Oehler, age 92 of Hastings, passed away October 25, 2015 at Woodlawn Meadows in Hastings.
Eileen was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 28, 1923 the daughter of Irvin C. and Adele (Smithausen) Oehler.
Eileen attended Lansing Eastern High School, graduating in 1941. She held two Masters Degrees. Eileen attended Michigan State University, receiving her AB English degree in 1947. She also attended the University of Michigan, receiving her AMLS in 1951 and English and Language Arts MA in 1954.
Over the years Eileen worked at Alma High School, teaching English and Spanish (1947-1950), Lake Odessa High School (1950-1951),
England Baste Park US Air Force Base, Enoch Pratt Public Library (1954-1956), State Library in Lansing (1956-1962), Concordia Junior College, Ann Arbor (1962 - 1969), Flint Community Junior College (1969-1970), and the Hastings Public Library (1974 - 1984).
Eileen cherished her time overseas; England 1951-1953 as secretary for the Air Force, Thailand 1986-1988 teaching English as a second language for the Peace Corp., Slovakia 1989-1990, English teacher to 5th year English students at Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Adele Oehler.
She is survived by her brother, LeRoy T. Oehler of Buda, TX, sister-in-law, Mary Barrer Oehler of Buda, TX, nieces: Phyllis (Bruce) Rowland of St. Charles, IL, Sharon (Dan) Oehler Harpstead of Cheyney, PA, Anne (Greg) Reid of Groton, MA, and nephew, Lance Oehler of Buda Texas.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings or a Charity of One's Choice.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St., Hastings. Pastor Paul Kuhlman will officiate the service. A visitation will precede the funeral service from 10:00 am until 11:00 am.
Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.
Eileen was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 28, 1923 the daughter of Irvin C. and Adele (Smithausen) Oehler.
Eileen attended Lansing Eastern High School, graduating in 1941. She held two Masters Degrees. Eileen attended Michigan State University, receiving her AB English degree in 1947. She also attended the University of Michigan, receiving her AMLS in 1951 and English and Language Arts MA in 1954.
Over the years Eileen worked at Alma High School, teaching English and Spanish (1947-1950), Lake Odessa High School (1950-1951),
England Baste Park US Air Force Base, Enoch Pratt Public Library (1954-1956), State Library in Lansing (1956-1962), Concordia Junior College, Ann Arbor (1962 - 1969), Flint Community Junior College (1969-1970), and the Hastings Public Library (1974 - 1984).
Eileen cherished her time overseas; England 1951-1953 as secretary for the Air Force, Thailand 1986-1988 teaching English as a second language for the Peace Corp., Slovakia 1989-1990, English teacher to 5th year English students at Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
Eileen was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Adele Oehler.
She is survived by her brother, LeRoy T. Oehler of Buda, TX, sister-in-law, Mary Barrer Oehler of Buda, TX, nieces: Phyllis (Bruce) Rowland of St. Charles, IL, Sharon (Dan) Oehler Harpstead of Cheyney, PA, Anne (Greg) Reid of Groton, MA, and nephew, Lance Oehler of Buda Texas.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings or a Charity of One's Choice.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 2, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Grace Lutheran Church, 239 E. North St., Hastings. Pastor Paul Kuhlman will officiate the service. A visitation will precede the funeral service from 10:00 am until 11:00 am.
Interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing.
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