Obituary of Esther Soehner

Soehner, Esther ~ Esther Soehner, daughter of the late Aaron and Verna (Shoemaker) Lichty, was born on September 25, 1917 on the family farm at New Jerusalem. Devoted wife to Percy (deceased 2000), married on July 9, 1943. Survived by daughter Gladys Bauman, sons Brian and Richard and his wife Teresa, four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Also survived by her sister Elaine and Percy Lethbridge of Restoule. Predeceased by her sisters Ruby Hickman and Valera Adams, and her brothers Fred, Howard, Edward, Glen and Wilson Seiling. Esther enjoyed quilting, assembling Braille bibles, preparing and serving food for church functions and helping during summer bible school at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Esther spent many hours tending to her large garden. Esther also enjoyed picnics at the cottage and daily walks. The family will receive their relatives and friends on Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 26, 2015 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Elmira. Interment will follow in Elmira Union Cemetery. In her memory, donations to CNIB or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. A special thank you to all the staff at Chartwell – Elmira and to Janet Johnson for all the love and care given to Esther. “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles.” Isaiah 40:31 Service Summary Visitation: Thursday, June 25, 2015 from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira ~ Funeral Service: Friday, June 26, 2015 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 27 Mill Street, Elmira ~ Donations: CNIB (180 King S, Waterloo, ON N2J 1P8) or St. Paul's Lutheran Church (27 Mill Street, Elmira, ON N3B 2K3)