Oestreich, Neoma (Schwanke)
Neoma (Schwanke) Oestreich, a four year resident at Artisan Senior Living peacefully passed away Tuesday morning.
Neoma Viola Hertha Schwanke, age 88, arrived into the world on January 19, 1925 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. She was the last child of 14 children born to Albert and Martha (Krueger) Schwanke. Her son, Jay Sprang, was of her first marriage and her daughter, Patricia Oestreich, is from her second marriage. When she was young she had done waitress work, later employed at Lube Devices and Holiday House.
Neoma had been an avid pen pal to many and much enjoyed corresponding with people throughout the country and around the world. She loved to grow plants in her home. Her most cherished plants were her violets, as well as tending to her flowerbeds in earlier years. In addition, she was fond of reading, canning and baking. Neoma always looked forward to the holidays when visits with family and friends were rather frequent.
Neoma will be best remembered for her coconut candy and the love she had for her family. She will truly be missed.
Survivors include her daughter Patricia (Oestreich) Yankee and son-in law Bruce Yankee of Manitowoc. In addition, she is survived by grandchildren: Brett Sprang of Chicago, Brian Sprang of Chicago, Jessica (Sprang) Garretson of Portland, Tennessee and Eric Sprang of Portland, Tennessee. As well, she had two great- grandchildren. Her parents, all of her siblings and her son, Jay, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc, on Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm. Her grandson, Brett Sprang, will deliver the eulogy. Neoma was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pastor Brian Staude of the church will officiate the religious service. Burial will take place on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
A special thank you is extended to the staff at Artisan Senior Living Center. In addition, the family is very appreciative of the support and considerations given by Lu Ann Luckow and Robin Metternich, as well as the attentiveness provided to her in her final days by Homecare Hospice.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Dec. 5, 2013
Neoma (Schwanke) Oestreich, a four year resident at Artisan Senior Living peacefully passed away Tuesday morning.
Neoma Viola Hertha Schwanke, age 88, arrived into the world on January 19, 1925 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. She was the last child of 14 children born to Albert and Martha (Krueger) Schwanke. Her son, Jay Sprang, was of her first marriage and her daughter, Patricia Oestreich, is from her second marriage. When she was young she had done waitress work, later employed at Lube Devices and Holiday House.
Neoma had been an avid pen pal to many and much enjoyed corresponding with people throughout the country and around the world. She loved to grow plants in her home. Her most cherished plants were her violets, as well as tending to her flowerbeds in earlier years. In addition, she was fond of reading, canning and baking. Neoma always looked forward to the holidays when visits with family and friends were rather frequent.
Neoma will be best remembered for her coconut candy and the love she had for her family. She will truly be missed.
Survivors include her daughter Patricia (Oestreich) Yankee and son-in law Bruce Yankee of Manitowoc. In addition, she is survived by grandchildren: Brett Sprang of Chicago, Brian Sprang of Chicago, Jessica (Sprang) Garretson of Portland, Tennessee and Eric Sprang of Portland, Tennessee. As well, she had two great- grandchildren. Her parents, all of her siblings and her son, Jay, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc, on Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm. Her grandson, Brett Sprang, will deliver the eulogy. Neoma was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pastor Brian Staude of the church will officiate the religious service. Burial will take place on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
A special thank you is extended to the staff at Artisan Senior Living Center. In addition, the family is very appreciative of the support and considerations given by Lu Ann Luckow and Robin Metternich, as well as the attentiveness provided to her in her final days by Homecare Hospice.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Dec. 5, 2013
Oestreich, Neoma (Schwanke)
Neoma (Schwanke) Oestreich, a four year resident at Artisan Senior Living peacefully passed away Tuesday morning.
Neoma Viola Hertha Schwanke, age 88, arrived into the world on January 19, 1925 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. She was the last child of 14 children born to Albert and Martha (Krueger) Schwanke. Her son, Jay Sprang, was of her first marriage and her daughter, Patricia Oestreich, is from her second marriage. When she was young she had done waitress work, later employed at Lube Devices and Holiday House.
Neoma had been an avid pen pal to many and much enjoyed corresponding with people throughout the country and around the world. She loved to grow plants in her home. Her most cherished plants were her violets, as well as tending to her flowerbeds in earlier years. In addition, she was fond of reading, canning and baking. Neoma always looked forward to the holidays when visits with family and friends were rather frequent.
Neoma will be best remembered for her coconut candy and the love she had for her family. She will truly be missed.
Survivors include her daughter Patricia (Oestreich) Yankee and son-in law Bruce Yankee of Manitowoc. In addition, she is survived by grandchildren: Brett Sprang of Chicago, Brian Sprang of Chicago, Jessica (Sprang) Garretson of Portland, Tennessee and Eric Sprang of Portland, Tennessee. As well, she had two great- grandchildren. Her parents, all of her siblings and her son, Jay, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc, on Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm. Her grandson, Brett Sprang, will deliver the eulogy. Neoma was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pastor Brian Staude of the church will officiate the religious service. Burial will take place on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
A special thank you is extended to the staff at Artisan Senior Living Center. In addition, the family is very appreciative of the support and considerations given by Lu Ann Luckow and Robin Metternich, as well as the attentiveness provided to her in her final days by Homecare Hospice.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Dec. 5, 2013
Neoma (Schwanke) Oestreich, a four year resident at Artisan Senior Living peacefully passed away Tuesday morning.
Neoma Viola Hertha Schwanke, age 88, arrived into the world on January 19, 1925 in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. She was the last child of 14 children born to Albert and Martha (Krueger) Schwanke. Her son, Jay Sprang, was of her first marriage and her daughter, Patricia Oestreich, is from her second marriage. When she was young she had done waitress work, later employed at Lube Devices and Holiday House.
Neoma had been an avid pen pal to many and much enjoyed corresponding with people throughout the country and around the world. She loved to grow plants in her home. Her most cherished plants were her violets, as well as tending to her flowerbeds in earlier years. In addition, she was fond of reading, canning and baking. Neoma always looked forward to the holidays when visits with family and friends were rather frequent.
Neoma will be best remembered for her coconut candy and the love she had for her family. She will truly be missed.
Survivors include her daughter Patricia (Oestreich) Yankee and son-in law Bruce Yankee of Manitowoc. In addition, she is survived by grandchildren: Brett Sprang of Chicago, Brian Sprang of Chicago, Jessica (Sprang) Garretson of Portland, Tennessee and Eric Sprang of Portland, Tennessee. As well, she had two great- grandchildren. Her parents, all of her siblings and her son, Jay, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be at Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Home, 818 State Street, Manitowoc, on Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 11:00 am until the time of service at 1:00 pm. Her grandson, Brett Sprang, will deliver the eulogy. Neoma was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pastor Brian Staude of the church will officiate the religious service. Burial will take place on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.jensreinboldandpfeffer.com
A special thank you is extended to the staff at Artisan Senior Living Center. In addition, the family is very appreciative of the support and considerations given by Lu Ann Luckow and Robin Metternich, as well as the attentiveness provided to her in her final days by Homecare Hospice.
Published in Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Dec. 5, 2013
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