Marcella Eichstadt's Obituary
Marcella M. "Sally" Eichstadt died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 in Oshkosh. She was born in Appleton on June 6, 1919. She lived in Appleton on a farm with her parents and 10 brothers and sisters. She moved to Neenah and helped two of her brothers on a farm. On May 10, 1944, Marcella married Harold J. Eichstadt at St. Joseph's Church in Appleton. They moved to a farm in Oshkosh and lived there for over 68 years.
Marcella was a member of St. Josephat's Catholic Church for over 60 years. She was a home maker and helped her husband on the farm. She was a hard worker and helped others in need. She would pick hickory nuts on the farm and shell them to use in food preparation or give to other people.
She was a former member of the Oshkosh Optimisses Club. She volunteered at Parkview Health Center. She crocheted / knitted thousands of squares to be used by Mercy Hospital, where other volunteers made blankets for cancer patients. She loved to dance and belonged to various dance clubs through the years. She also enjoyed playing cards with friends, gardening , canning and drives to visit family and friends,
Marcella is survived by her husband of 69 years, Harold, her children , James (Arlene) of Appleton and Kenneth (Manee) of Oshkosh; Four grandchildren, Kristin (Bill) Broman, Kurt (Andrea) Eichstadt, Kelly (Dave) Lemmers and John (Nuria) Eichstadt. Seven great grandchildren, Hanna, Andrea, Lauren, Thomas, Nickolas, Lincoln and Kelsey. Two brothers, Erv and joseph Weber, two sisters, Thelma Ryba and Irene Liebhauser and sister in law Audrey Weber. She is further survived by nieces, nephews relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by five brothers, John, Norbert, Ed, Gregory and Raymond Weber, one sister, Sr. Francis Weber. One grandchild, Lori Eichstadt Wilson and brothers and sisters in law.
The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to the wonderful people who cared for Marcella during her illness at Northpointe in Oshkosh.
A loving wife and mother, loyal friend and caring neighbor, her light will continue to shine through those lives she touched.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at St. Josephat's Catholic Church, corner of Congress and Walnut, at 11am,the Rev. Jim Jugenheimer officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the Church Tuesday from 9am until the time of services.
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