Marie J. Woehl

Marie J. Woehl, age 77, of Menno, SD passed away Thursday, May 23, 2013 at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Menno, SD. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at Peace Christian Reformed Church, Menno, with Rev. Joseph Brinks officiating. Burial will be in the Rosehill Cemetery, Scotland, at approximately 11:15 AM, Tuesday morning. Visitations will be from 5 to 8 PM, Sunday, May 26, 2013 at the Aisenbrey-Opsahl-Kostel Memorial Chapel, Menno, and then one hour prior to the service at the church.

Marie was born to Otto and Lydia (Oswald) Schaeffer on April 4th 1936. She was baptized and confirmed of her faith at Saron Reformed Church, southeast of Menno, SD. Marie graduated from Menno High School in 1954. She was united in marriage to Raymond Woehl of Scotland, SD on November 20, 1955 at Saron Reformed Church. After being united, they made their home at Marie's family farm southeast of Menno. There they raised four children: 3 sons and 1 daughter. Marie's life as a farmer's wife was many hours; helping in the fields, milking cows, and doing other daily farm chores.

Marie always enjoyed having a big garden and having flowers around the house. Music has always been a part of her life. Marie learned how to play piano and sing songs, especially hymns. One of her favorite singers was Tennessee Ernie Ford. She loved playing with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beside's the farm, Marie worked at the Menno-Olivet Care Center, Lariet Cafe, Yesterday's Cafe, and Verns Beer Garden, where she was known and appreciated as a great cook.

Marie will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

Marie is survived by her husband, Raymond; children: Randy (Phyllis) Woehl of Menno, SD, Jimmy Woehl of Menno, SD, Johnny (Lori) Woehl of Menno, SD, and Jean (Doug) Zobel of Freeman, SD; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 sister; and 2 sisters-in-law.