Doris Kathleen Eichel

Doris K. Eichel, 89, passed away to enter her eternal home May 21, 2017. She was born September 16, 1927, to Henry and Katie (Jordan) Kromm. She grew up in the rural area of Fisk. She married Alvin O. Eichel on September 21, 1946, in Pickett, WI. They resided in Oshkosh, WI their entire married life. This union was blessed with three wonderful children; Robert, Sandra, and Ruth.
Doris was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for many years as well as being a member of the Ladies Guild, Altar Guild, and Bible Class. Doris spent most of her life as a homemaker, but later worked for a number of years at the University of Wisconsin Food Service. She very much enjoyed baking, cooking, and gardening.
Doris is survived by her two daughters Sandra (Kris) Schwebke and Ruth (Jeffrey) Reiter; daughter-in-law Jo (Gary) Brantmier; three grandchildren Rachel (Shane) Schwebke Lyons, Jessica Reiter, and Jacob Reiter; one great grandchild Sadie Lyons; one sister Mary Jane (Dick) Hohenwalter; and many dear nieces.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Katie Kromm; her husband Alvin, January, 1979; her son Robert, October 2008; and her brother and sister-in-law Richard and Carol Kromm.
Funeral services for Doris will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, (338 N. Eagle St. of Oshkosh) with Rev. John Seelman officiating. Visitation will be held at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.
The family would like to thank the Brookdale Senior Living staff as well as Affinity Visiting Nurses for their care and attention.
God’s Garden
God looked around his garden and found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the Best. He knew that you were suffering he knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb, so he closed your weary eyelids and whispered ‘Peace be thine’. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn’t go alone. For part of us went with you the day God called you home.
Mom,
It was always an honor and privilege to be able to call you Mom. You forged ahead for 38 years after Dad died. Your perseverance, kindness, concern, and love were given in daily doses by you along with something scrumptiously made with your hands! Thank you for being such a great mom. Know that our lives will feel the void of our times together, but our faith in God tells us to hold steadfast until we meet again.

Love always,
Sand and Ruthie