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Eileen Erdman Obituary

Eileen J. Erdman, 76, of Valley View, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, at her residence.

She was born Saturday, March 8, 1947, in Ashland, a daughter of the late Norman and Martha Kramer.

She was a 1964 graduate of the former Ashland High School.

Eileen was a seamstress in area garment factories, prior to her retirement.

She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Gowen City.

Eileen enjoyed sewing, listening to music, word puzzles, taking trips to Knoebels Grove and spending time with her great-great-nieces. Everyone enjoyed her famous carrot cakes.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Carl Kramer Sr.; and two sisters, Ruth Miller and Joan Shimukonas.

She is survived by her husband, Terry L. Erdman, to whom she was married for 32 years. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Gowen City, with the Rev. Kathleen Kinney officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Sunnyside Memorial Cemetery, Lavelle. Buffington-Reed Funeral Home Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Republican & Herald on Nov. 22, 2023.

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