Elma Uhle Obituary
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Elma lived a life full of happy times with her family and friends, celebrating every holiday and birthday with her famous get-togethers. Everyone looked forward to her legendary parties by the pool. Her creativity was evident in all aspects of her life including her gardening skills, home-cooked meals and sewing beautiful dresses and doll clothes. She was especially fond of creating memorable Halloween costumes and dressing up for the occasion. She studied jewelry making with C. Leslie Smith, making one-of-a-kind silver pieces she gave as gifts. Her painting talents continued throughout her life, painting watercolors up until about a year ago. There are over a dozen journals she wrote, documenting her daily life and the good thoughts she was feeling. She was a writer for Cedarbrook's Sunshine News and illustrated many of its covers. She also had a love of nature and animals, raising a wide assortment of chickens, ducks, rabbits, dogs, cats and even a goat.
Those that knew her, loved her. Always smiling, never complaining, she was a wonderful example of goodness for us all.
Survivors: Daughter Jane Krasley and her husband Doug, Son-in-law Will Krempasky, beloved granddaughters Sue Dickinson (Pat), Katherine Steirer (Bill) and Jesse Krasley, all of South Whitehall Township. She is also survived by great granddaughters Katie Valentine, Julie Dickinson, Lizzy Steirer, Caroline Steirer, and Meredith Steirer. Great-Great Granddaughters are Lucy and Gwynn Valentine. Another great-great grandchild is on the way. Elma was predeceased by daughter Gwynn Krempasky and sister Marie Harley.
The family would like to acknowledge Cedarbrook Senior Care and Rehabilitation, with a special thanks to all those that cared for her. You all were her second family and you added years to her life and life to her final years.
Private graveside services for family at a later date. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Cedarbrook Activity Fund, 350 S. Cedarbrook Rd., Allentown, PA. 18104 (memo line: in memory of Elma Uhle).
Arrangements by Trexler Funeral Home, Allentown. Condolences may be made at www.trexlerfuneralhome.com.
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Brion Lesko
March 29, 2024
Today March 29, would have been the 104th birthday of my Godmother Elma Mae.
She was a terrific lady, and was loved by many. I was fortunate to learn much about living a good and decent life from her, even though she probably didn’t realize that. I always looked forward to our visits together, as we would often look at old family photographs and she would relate some long forgotten story or humorous situation from years ago, as she munched on whatever treat or goodie that I had brought along.
As the years went by and she approached a century of life, I was continually amazed by her mental sharpness and memory of people and events from the past, as well as her ability to create beautiful watercolor paintings which she would often send to me and that I will keep and cherish forever. When I would sometimes ask her if there was a secret to living a long and rich life, she would only laugh and say that you just need to remain optimistic as much as possible, look for the positives when the days seem dark, enjoy your family and friends, and laugh as much as you can.
Elma Mae has left a lasting impression on so many lives, and it was a blessing to have loved and learned from her for so many years.
She truly had a wonderful life.
Brion Lesko
March 29, 2024
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Kathy Michael
February 18, 2024
I met Elma in 2014 when my mother became her roommate at Cedarbrook. We had many great visits during that time and they continued after my mother's passing the following year.
Elma was very talented in many ways including her drawing and painting. I have a box of cards with her watercolors and notes from times we weren't able to have in person visits.
It has been a blessing to have met and known Elma for these many years. She led an amazing life!
Kathy Michael
Michele Ayello
February 18, 2024
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