Marie E. Duerr Eichenauer

Marie E. Duerr Eichenauer, age 88, of Celina, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011 at Celina Manor Nursing Home.

Born in Adrian, Michigan on September 13, 1922, Marie was the daughter of Kenneth and Eva (Leonard) Sheldon.

In 1940, Marie married Elwin H. Duerr Sr., who died in 1978. She later married Russell K. Eichenauer, who died in 1995.

Surviving are two sons: Elwin "Butch" Duerr Jr. of Coldwater and Tim Duerr of Indianapolis, three daughters: Shirley (Richard) Sibert of Celina, Linda (Roger) LaRue of Ft. Wayne and Kellie (Kurt) Hoelscher of Celina and a sister: Eunice Williams of Montpelier. A step-son: Eldon (Ruthann) Eichenauer of Celina and a step-daughter, Reitta Bransteter of Rockford, also survive.

Marie was a proud grandmother to 11 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren and 13 step great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were four siblings: Leonard Sheldon, Erma Bailey, Raymond Sheldon and Beatrice Estes, a daughter-in-law: Sharon Duerr and a step son-in-law: Kenneth Bransteter.

Marie was the owner-operator of Duerr's Sewing Center in downtown Celina for many years, until her retirement in 1994.

Sewing was her vocation as well as a hobby. She enjoyed sharing her love of sewing with others by giving lessons. Word search puzzles were also a favorite pastime in later years. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 16 from 4 - 7:00 P.M. and 10 - 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 17. Services are 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.

In Marie's memory, donations may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice or Community Health Professionals Hospice.

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