Jennie M. Lochmiller
October 1, 1926 — July 8, 2014
Visitation:
4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2014, at Pfannebecker Funeral Home, Denison, Iowa.
Funeral Service:
2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 12, 2014, at United Presbyterian Church, 205 N. 24th Street, Denison, Iowa.
Jennie M. Lochmiller was born on the farm three miles south of Denison October 1, 1926, the daughter of Edward and Alma Hein Langer. She was baptized and confirmed at the First Presbyterian Church in Denison. Raised on the farm, Jennie received her elementary education in the rural school before graduating from Denison High School with the class of 1944. Having taken the Normal Training during her high school years, Jennie taught in the Denison # 5 rural school from 1944 until 1950. On November 21, 1951, Jennie was united in marriage with Donald Lochmiller at the Zion Lutheran Parsonage in Denison, Iowa. Their union was blessed with two children: Grant and Martha. They made their home on the farm southeast of Denison where Jennie was a busy homemaker and farm wife, lovingly caring for her family, cooking, gardening and canning. When time allowed, she and Donald enjoyed going on various bank club trips and attending slow pitch softball games. Donald died June 21, 2007, and Jennie continued to make her home on the farm. In her leisure time Jennie was an avid reader, having remembered the first book she ever bought and keeping a record of every title she had ever read. Some of her favorites were books with a southern setting, and she enjoyed the writings of authors, Marie de Jourlet, Catherine Cookson, Sandra Brown, John Grisham, Spencer and Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. Some of her favorite television programs included soap operas, Dateline and 48 Hours. Keeping up with current events, she enjoyed discussions with family and friends. She faithfully attended class reunions and especially enjoyed visiting with classmates and friends she would meet during her shopping trips to Denison. Jennie spent many hours making scrapbooks of recipes and newspaper articles and pictures of family and friends. Other pleasures in Jennie’s life included listening to country music, caring for her houseplants, and especially spending time with her family. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Denison. Jennie died Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at the Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center in Correctionville, Iowa, where her granddaughter, Rachel Harris lovingly helped care for her. At the time of her death she had been blessed with 87 years, 9 months and 7 days. Including her parents, Edward and Alma Langer, and her husband, Donald Lochmiller, Jennie was also preceded in death by one brother: Robert Langer; one sister: Garnet Rath; two brothers-in-law: Harold Lochmiller and Robert Rath; and two sisters-in-law: Elaine, Mrs. Kenneth Langer and Joan, Mrs. John Langer. Those remaining to cherish her memory include one son: Grant Lochmiller of Denison, Iowa; one daughter: Martha Harris of Moville, Iowa; two granddaughters: Rachel Harris of Correctionville, Iowa; and Kristi Harris of Moville, Iowa; one great granddaughter: Jenna Mae Deeds of Correctionville, Iowa; two brothers: Kenneth Langer of Des Moines, Iowa; and John Langer of Denison, Iowa; two nephews: John Rath and William Langer; one niece: Linda Cook; other relatives and friends. The family would like to take this means to extend a special thank you to Dr. David Tan Creti and his staff for their friendship and wonderful care given to Jennie for so many years. Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the United Presbyterian Church, Denison, Iowa, with the Rev. Paul D. Seefeldt officiating. Music for the service was provided by soloist, Eldon Hardekopf, singing “In the Garden”, “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” and “My God And I” with Ann Voggesser as accompanist. Pallbearers included Dale Schneider, Jack Rath, Bill Holloran, Melvin Kenkel, Norm Farrington, Joshua Deeds, William Langer and John Cook. Interment was at Oakland Cemetery in Denison, Iowa. Following the graveside rites the family invited everyone to return to the church and join them for fellowship and a luncheon prepared and served by the United Presbyterian Women. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home, www.pfannebecker.com , Denison, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements where a visitation was held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2014.
4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2014, at Pfannebecker Funeral Home, Denison, Iowa.
Funeral Service:
2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 12, 2014, at United Presbyterian Church, 205 N. 24th Street, Denison, Iowa.
Jennie M. Lochmiller was born on the farm three miles south of Denison October 1, 1926, the daughter of Edward and Alma Hein Langer. She was baptized and confirmed at the First Presbyterian Church in Denison. Raised on the farm, Jennie received her elementary education in the rural school before graduating from Denison High School with the class of 1944. Having taken the Normal Training during her high school years, Jennie taught in the Denison # 5 rural school from 1944 until 1950. On November 21, 1951, Jennie was united in marriage with Donald Lochmiller at the Zion Lutheran Parsonage in Denison, Iowa. Their union was blessed with two children: Grant and Martha. They made their home on the farm southeast of Denison where Jennie was a busy homemaker and farm wife, lovingly caring for her family, cooking, gardening and canning. When time allowed, she and Donald enjoyed going on various bank club trips and attending slow pitch softball games. Donald died June 21, 2007, and Jennie continued to make her home on the farm. In her leisure time Jennie was an avid reader, having remembered the first book she ever bought and keeping a record of every title she had ever read. Some of her favorites were books with a southern setting, and she enjoyed the writings of authors, Marie de Jourlet, Catherine Cookson, Sandra Brown, John Grisham, Spencer and Kathleen E. Woodiwiss. Some of her favorite television programs included soap operas, Dateline and 48 Hours. Keeping up with current events, she enjoyed discussions with family and friends. She faithfully attended class reunions and especially enjoyed visiting with classmates and friends she would meet during her shopping trips to Denison. Jennie spent many hours making scrapbooks of recipes and newspaper articles and pictures of family and friends. Other pleasures in Jennie’s life included listening to country music, caring for her houseplants, and especially spending time with her family. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Denison. Jennie died Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at the Correctionville Nursing and Rehab Center in Correctionville, Iowa, where her granddaughter, Rachel Harris lovingly helped care for her. At the time of her death she had been blessed with 87 years, 9 months and 7 days. Including her parents, Edward and Alma Langer, and her husband, Donald Lochmiller, Jennie was also preceded in death by one brother: Robert Langer; one sister: Garnet Rath; two brothers-in-law: Harold Lochmiller and Robert Rath; and two sisters-in-law: Elaine, Mrs. Kenneth Langer and Joan, Mrs. John Langer. Those remaining to cherish her memory include one son: Grant Lochmiller of Denison, Iowa; one daughter: Martha Harris of Moville, Iowa; two granddaughters: Rachel Harris of Correctionville, Iowa; and Kristi Harris of Moville, Iowa; one great granddaughter: Jenna Mae Deeds of Correctionville, Iowa; two brothers: Kenneth Langer of Des Moines, Iowa; and John Langer of Denison, Iowa; two nephews: John Rath and William Langer; one niece: Linda Cook; other relatives and friends. The family would like to take this means to extend a special thank you to Dr. David Tan Creti and his staff for their friendship and wonderful care given to Jennie for so many years. Funeral services were held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 12, 2014, at the United Presbyterian Church, Denison, Iowa, with the Rev. Paul D. Seefeldt officiating. Music for the service was provided by soloist, Eldon Hardekopf, singing “In the Garden”, “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” and “My God And I” with Ann Voggesser as accompanist. Pallbearers included Dale Schneider, Jack Rath, Bill Holloran, Melvin Kenkel, Norm Farrington, Joshua Deeds, William Langer and John Cook. Interment was at Oakland Cemetery in Denison, Iowa. Following the graveside rites the family invited everyone to return to the church and join them for fellowship and a luncheon prepared and served by the United Presbyterian Women. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home, www.pfannebecker.com , Denison, Iowa, was in charge of arrangements where a visitation was held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2014.
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