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Doris Eichmeier Obituary
Doris M. Eichmeier
October 10, 1923 - May 4, 2024
SHEFFIELD - Doris M. Eichmeier, 100, of Sheffield, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Sheffield Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2024, at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Doris will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery in Sheffield. Woodley Funeral Home of Sheffield is caring for Doris and her family.
Doris Maxine Eichmeier was born October 10, 1923, at home in Sheffield, to Arthur and Viola (Tuecke) Dittberner. She graduated from Sheffield High School in 1941 and continued her education at Wartburg College in Waverly. Doris worked as a country school teacher for four years.
On February 24, 1944, Doris was united in marriage to Louis Gilbert Eichmeier at Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield. She was a member of Zion St. John Lutheran Church in Sheffield, where she served as ALCW President for two terms and Secretary of Education for five years, as well as Sunday School teacher and Bible School teacher. Doris was also a choir member and delivered sermon tapes and Meals on Wheels to members of the congregation.
Doris worked at the Share Shop in Sheffield and was a member of the Wigwam 'N Wagon Camping Club, You Go I Go Club and Card Club. She enjoyed baking, knitting, quilting and embroidery. Doris was an amazing cook, enjoyed attending County and State Fairs and 4th of July parties.
Doris is survived by her sons: Larry (Sue) Eichmeier, Ron (Jean) Eichmeier and Paul Eichmeier; grandchildren: Kristi (Shawn) Clark, Scott (Amanda) Eichmeier, April (Gerry) Zack and Zach (Alicia) Eichmeier; great-grandchildren: Haley Chizek, Keegan Clark, Zach Suby, Grant Clark; Preston, Boston and Easton Eichmeier; and Blake, Reid and Avery Eichmeier; great-great grandchildren Beau and Tate Chizek.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Louis Eichmeier on August 24, 2016; and sisters Virginia Bonjour and Shirley Mease.
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Sue Riis Bruxvoort
May 9, 2024
My memories of Doris are all tied to church and her involvement in so many aspects of serving the Lord. she had a servants heart for sure! Larry and I graduated with the class of `67.
Verna Mull
May 9, 2024
I haven't known Doris prior to being in Assisted Living, and having her eating at our table. I loved her from first conversation with her. She was so kind, not at all selfish, and , even though there were many things that were really difficult for her, she never asked for any help, and often tried to refuse it. She loved her family dearly, and I believe that was mutual, because they came at least once a week to see her and gifted her with many things to help her adjust to a different surrounding, and a different life. Never heard her complain one time about anything. We played 500 with her, and she was an
excellent player, even though she had to use a board to hold her cards, due
to older. less useable fingers. She played a great game, only a few days before she was moved to the care center. We were so happy to celebrate her 100th birthday, and she had a far clearer mind than most elderly people. Yes, everyone I knew and know loved her so much, and she will be greatly missed! Verna Mull
Marlys Beyer Hartman
May 9, 2024
Doris was my Country School teacher at Bird School S.E. Of Sheffield where she taught 8 of us 7 boys and me the only girl until she left to be with her husband Louis who was in the service. A lovely lady privileged to have her as a teacher and friend Marlys Beyer Hartman
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