She was born Eunice Grace Constance Eirich, a daughter of Rev. J. Conrad Eirich and his wife, W. Margaret Young. Constance was born 14 October 1888 in Van Wert, OH. Although she spent her youth in these rural surroundings, her adult life was spent in various places around the U.S. as she pursued her education and career as a geologist.
Her obituary appeared in a local newspaper (probably the Times Bulletin) on 5 Mar 1973.
Civic Leader Miss Constance Eirich, 84, Dies
Constance G. Eirich
"Prominent Van Wert civic and community leader Constance G. Eirich, 84, died unexpectedly at 2 p.m. Saturday in her residence. The Fire Department's emergency squad was sumoned to the home by a neighbor at 3:57 p.m. Miss Eirich was dead upon their arrival.
A native of Van Wert, Miss Eirich was born Oct. 14, 1888, a daughter of the Rev. J.C. and Margaret (Yonge (sic)) Eirich.
A graduate of Van Wert High School, she later returned to the school as a science instructor after attaining her bachelors' and masters' degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She also attended Ohio Wesleyan University and did graduate study at Michigan.
After leaving Van Wert, Miss Eirich taught for two years in Battle Creek, Mich. and was considering a position in the Kansas City School System near the end of World War I when she became interested in the oil industry and moved to Tulsa where she began a career as a geologist. On Sept. 1, 1918, she became associated with the Tulsa Production Division of Old Gypsy Oil Co. as a subsurface geologist. In following years she devoted her time to desk and laboratory duties until her retirement 34 years later on Oct. 1, 1952, at which time she returned to Van Wert.
She and long-time friend, Miss Ruth Douglas, resided at 315 N. Jefferson St. The home, formerly known as the Bonnewitz property, had been purchased by Miss Eirich before her retirement and was extensively remodeled.
Upon returning to Van Wert, Miss Eirich became actively engaged in community activities. She served on the Van Wert City Council and was at one time president of the Van Wert County Historical Society. She was an active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, the Van Wert Woman's Club, the Garden Study Club and Van Wert County Farm Bureau.
Miss Eirich was preceded in death by two brothers, Otto and Frank, and a sister, Laura.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Mark's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Henry Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Alspach Funeral Home after 2 p.m. today.
Preferred memorials are to St. Mark's Lutheran Memorial Fund and Heart Association."
Her obituary appeared in a local newspaper (probably the Times Bulletin) on 5 Mar 1973.
Civic Leader Miss Constance Eirich, 84, Dies
Constance G. Eirich
"Prominent Van Wert civic and community leader Constance G. Eirich, 84, died unexpectedly at 2 p.m. Saturday in her residence. The Fire Department's emergency squad was sumoned to the home by a neighbor at 3:57 p.m. Miss Eirich was dead upon their arrival.
A native of Van Wert, Miss Eirich was born Oct. 14, 1888, a daughter of the Rev. J.C. and Margaret (Yonge (sic)) Eirich.
A graduate of Van Wert High School, she later returned to the school as a science instructor after attaining her bachelors' and masters' degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She also attended Ohio Wesleyan University and did graduate study at Michigan.
After leaving Van Wert, Miss Eirich taught for two years in Battle Creek, Mich. and was considering a position in the Kansas City School System near the end of World War I when she became interested in the oil industry and moved to Tulsa where she began a career as a geologist. On Sept. 1, 1918, she became associated with the Tulsa Production Division of Old Gypsy Oil Co. as a subsurface geologist. In following years she devoted her time to desk and laboratory duties until her retirement 34 years later on Oct. 1, 1952, at which time she returned to Van Wert.
She and long-time friend, Miss Ruth Douglas, resided at 315 N. Jefferson St. The home, formerly known as the Bonnewitz property, had been purchased by Miss Eirich before her retirement and was extensively remodeled.
Upon returning to Van Wert, Miss Eirich became actively engaged in community activities. She served on the Van Wert City Council and was at one time president of the Van Wert County Historical Society. She was an active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, the Van Wert Woman's Club, the Garden Study Club and Van Wert County Farm Bureau.
Miss Eirich was preceded in death by two brothers, Otto and Frank, and a sister, Laura.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Mark's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Henry Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Alspach Funeral Home after 2 p.m. today.
Preferred memorials are to St. Mark's Lutheran Memorial Fund and Heart Association."
She was born Eunice Grace Constance Eirich, a daughter of Rev. J. Conrad Eirich and his wife, W. Margaret Young. Constance was born 14 October 1888 in Van Wert, OH. Although she spent her youth in these rural surroundings, her adult life was spent in various places around the U.S. as she pursued her education and career as a geologist.
Her obituary appeared in a local newspaper (probably the Times Bulletin) on 5 Mar 1973.
Civic Leader Miss Constance Eirich, 84, Dies
Constance G. Eirich
"Prominent Van Wert civic and community leader Constance G. Eirich, 84, died unexpectedly at 2 p.m. Saturday in her residence. The Fire Department's emergency squad was sumoned to the home by a neighbor at 3:57 p.m. Miss Eirich was dead upon their arrival.
A native of Van Wert, Miss Eirich was born Oct. 14, 1888, a daughter of the Rev. J.C. and Margaret (Yonge (sic)) Eirich.
A graduate of Van Wert High School, she later returned to the school as a science instructor after attaining her bachelors' and masters' degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She also attended Ohio Wesleyan University and did graduate study at Michigan.
After leaving Van Wert, Miss Eirich taught for two years in Battle Creek, Mich. and was considering a position in the Kansas City School System near the end of World War I when she became interested in the oil industry and moved to Tulsa where she began a career as a geologist. On Sept. 1, 1918, she became associated with the Tulsa Production Division of Old Gypsy Oil Co. as a subsurface geologist. In following years she devoted her time to desk and laboratory duties until her retirement 34 years later on Oct. 1, 1952, at which time she returned to Van Wert.
She and long-time friend, Miss Ruth Douglas, resided at 315 N. Jefferson St. The home, formerly known as the Bonnewitz property, had been purchased by Miss Eirich before her retirement and was extensively remodeled.
Upon returning to Van Wert, Miss Eirich became actively engaged in community activities. She served on the Van Wert City Council and was at one time president of the Van Wert County Historical Society. She was an active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, the Van Wert Woman's Club, the Garden Study Club and Van Wert County Farm Bureau.
Miss Eirich was preceded in death by two brothers, Otto and Frank, and a sister, Laura.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Mark's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Henry Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Alspach Funeral Home after 2 p.m. today.
Preferred memorials are to St. Mark's Lutheran Memorial Fund and Heart Association."
Her obituary appeared in a local newspaper (probably the Times Bulletin) on 5 Mar 1973.
Civic Leader Miss Constance Eirich, 84, Dies
Constance G. Eirich
"Prominent Van Wert civic and community leader Constance G. Eirich, 84, died unexpectedly at 2 p.m. Saturday in her residence. The Fire Department's emergency squad was sumoned to the home by a neighbor at 3:57 p.m. Miss Eirich was dead upon their arrival.
A native of Van Wert, Miss Eirich was born Oct. 14, 1888, a daughter of the Rev. J.C. and Margaret (Yonge (sic)) Eirich.
A graduate of Van Wert High School, she later returned to the school as a science instructor after attaining her bachelors' and masters' degrees from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She also attended Ohio Wesleyan University and did graduate study at Michigan.
After leaving Van Wert, Miss Eirich taught for two years in Battle Creek, Mich. and was considering a position in the Kansas City School System near the end of World War I when she became interested in the oil industry and moved to Tulsa where she began a career as a geologist. On Sept. 1, 1918, she became associated with the Tulsa Production Division of Old Gypsy Oil Co. as a subsurface geologist. In following years she devoted her time to desk and laboratory duties until her retirement 34 years later on Oct. 1, 1952, at which time she returned to Van Wert.
She and long-time friend, Miss Ruth Douglas, resided at 315 N. Jefferson St. The home, formerly known as the Bonnewitz property, had been purchased by Miss Eirich before her retirement and was extensively remodeled.
Upon returning to Van Wert, Miss Eirich became actively engaged in community activities. She served on the Van Wert City Council and was at one time president of the Van Wert County Historical Society. She was an active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, the Van Wert Woman's Club, the Garden Study Club and Van Wert County Farm Bureau.
Miss Eirich was preceded in death by two brothers, Otto and Frank, and a sister, Laura.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Mark's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Henry Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Alspach Funeral Home after 2 p.m. today.
Preferred memorials are to St. Mark's Lutheran Memorial Fund and Heart Association."
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