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Evelyn Eminhizer Obituary

Evelyn (Eve) Eminhizer November 22, 1927 August 8, 2018 On August 8, 2018, Evelyn "Eve" Eminhizer age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in San Diego, Calif. She was born on November 22, 1927, to Dewey and Emma Sherry, of Milesburg. She spent her early life there and attended Bellefonte High School. On November 10, 1944, she married Russell "Russ" Eminhizer, who after graduating from Bellefonte High School in 1944, served in the Navy until late in 1945. Eve and Russ moved to Lemont, in 1947, where they raised sons, Charles, Dennis and David. Russ returned to the Navy serving from 1950 to 1952. Upon his return, he was appointed Postmaster in Lemont. Eve joined him as a postal clerk about a year later. They loved their work and the people they served. After nearly thirty years, they retired from the US Postal Service in 1981. After retiring, they traveled throughout the United States and wintered in the Phoenix and San Diego areas. In 1987, they moved permanently to Ramona, Calif., to be near their sons' families. They returned nearly every year to the Lemont area to visit friends and family, usually during Grange Fair. Eve considered Lemont her "real" home and would have returned there permanently if possible. After Russ died in May 2015, she moved to San Diego to be closer to her sons. Eve was a devoted mother and wife of 70 years. She especially enjoyed attending Russ' softball games and bowling matches where they made many lifelong friends. She enjoyed raising her sons, gardening, attending house auctions and socializing with family and friends. Preceding her in death was Russ in 2015; her son Dennis in 1972; brother Charles Sherry; and sister, Florence Lee. She is survived by sister, Marion Nichols, of Retsof, N.Y.; and brother, James Sherry, of Julian. She is also survived by her son Charles and his wife Linda, and their sons Dennis and Erich, and Erich's wife, Anneli and their son Wesley. Also surviving is her son Dave and his wife Lisa, and their children Sydney and Trevor. Interment will be in the Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, Calif.

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Published by Centre Daily Times on Sep. 2, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Evelyn Eminhizer

14 Entries

Christine Stuart

August 28, 2022

A trip to the post office was s special part of the day for my three boys when they were little. Ev and Russ always greeted them and treated them like they were their most important customers. We should all remember that in God's time we will see our kind and gracious Evelyn again in just a few minutes!

Christine Kathryn Stuart

August 28, 2021

Remembering with love...how pleasant and efficient Eve was in the Post Office. She always acknowledged the small children with a smile and conversation. We often said that the Lemont Post office had no customers--just friends who came to receive and send mail. Eve nurtured that friendship.

Christine Stuart

September 3, 2019

When Evelyn was at the front desk at the post office, she treated everyone as a friend, rather than a customer. One Christmas time, my five year old son wanted to send a card to Baby Jesus. He selected a card from our supply at home and signed his name as best his five year old hand could and brought it to the front desk. He explained to Evelyn that this card was for Baby Jesus, and Evelyn carefully took it from his hand and placed it with the outgoing mail. (Later to be retrieved and returned to me). She did this with all the grace and seriousness she would have accorded the President.

Tom Hoy

January 6, 2019

Charlie & David - Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She was a wonderful lady! And, of course, I remember your dad and what a wonderful man he was. We all grew up together in Lemont and I cherish those memories. Prior to your dad's passing, your parents and I would send Christmas cards to each other with lots of writing about our past in Lemont. I miss that. I returned to State College about 12 years ago and occasionally, I drive through Lemont to reminisce. You all take care.

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Chris & Alan Stuart

September 24, 2018

Dear Dave and Charles--You probably met us when you lived in Lemont, but we want you to know that we were greatly saddened to learn of your dear mother's passing, as well as the passing of your dad which we were unaware of. You should know that both your parents were beloved, and I do mean beloved members of our community. They WERE the Lemont post office. I can honestly say that they were my little children's first grown up friends; they were always greeted with smiles when we came to the front desk. Russ always shook their little hands, saying "How's my buddy today?" (My kids are all boys). Your mom and dad were missed by everyone from the moment that they retired. After their move to CA, we'd know they were back for a visit because there would be a mob in front of the post office waiting to greet them. Please know that in God's time you will see them both again in just a few minutes.

Ron Miller

September 7, 2018

Hi Charles and David,

David, you may not remember me but you, Charles, probably do. I saw your mom's obituary in the newspaper today and was sad to hear of her passing and didn't know that your dad left us two years ago. Just recently, at Grange Fair, I asked Bev Johnson McMurtrie if she'd heard any news from Russ and Ev (she hadn't). I will pass this news on to her in case she didn't see it in the paper.

So sorry to hear of it. My mom, Martha Miller, passed away five years ago, and my dad some years before that, so I know what it's like to lose parents.

September 7, 2018

Charlie and family,
I was so sorry to read of your mother's passing. We had shared so many memories of growing up together in Lemont at the reunion. My deepest sympathy to all of the family.
Love and prayers,
Judy Wilson Kauffman

Heather (Pyle) Young

September 7, 2018

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I loved visiting them as a little girl with my parents. You are somehow my distant cousins as my grandparents are Joe and Sara Yakich. I always took pride in the fact that I shared a birthday with Russ. I also remember a day when Rus and Evelyn made an unexpected visit to us at our house one time and it was so fun to see them. I have missed them after they moved away.

Cathykeith Keith

September 5, 2018

I am sorry for loss I related to Russ I will miss them both. We always had family get gathers I was happy to them every year next year we will have a memory of them both. Just like we had for my grandmother was Jean Eminhizer and my Great Aunt Kate.

September 2, 2018

As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken heart (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.

Kathy Williams Hoke

September 2, 2018

So sorry to hear this. Wonderful memories of Russ and Evelyn as neighbors and postal workers in Lemont!

David Womer

September 2, 2018

My condolences to the Eminhizer family. Russ and Evelyn were our postmasters for many years and lived a few doors up the street from us. They were kind people and good neighbors.
Prayers and thoughts go out during this time of loss.

Deb Johnson

September 2, 2018

As I grew up in Lemont, and often picked up the mail on my way home from school, Russ and Ev were always there, cheerfully helping everyone. I missed them when they left. My Mother-in-law Anne Johnson REALLY missed them! My condolences to the family.

John Morgan

September 2, 2018

I remember when Russ, Evelyn and Bonna Corman Morgan (Russ's cousin) and me would have a lot of fun at Grange Fair or where ever our paths crossed. God be with you Evelyn and say hello to Russ and Bonna for me. Thanks for the memories!!!!

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