Eva Beckler
February 23, 1931 ~ October 30, 2011
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Eva Rose Beckler, 80, Gettysburg, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2011 at Parkview Assisted Living, Bryant, SD.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 4, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gettysburg with Fr. Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the church with a 7:00 p.m., scripture wake service.
Eva was born Feb 23, 1931, near Linton, ND. She was the eighth oldest of 14 children in the family of Bernard and Margaret (Feist) Keller. When she was quite young her family moved to a farm between Onaka and Seneca, SD.
Eva married Irvin Beckler on Feb 7, 1950 at St Boniface Catholic Church in Seneca, SD. They made their home on the Beckler family farm near Seneca. To this union seven children were born.
In addition to being an amazing homemaker, Eva worked at the Oahe Manor in Gettysburg, SD for 33 years. She worked as an aide, dietary, dietary supervisor and in housekeeping. She enjoyed time with family and friends, quilting, cooking, gardening, dancing, playing cards and spending time at the river at West Whitlock Resort.
Eva is survived by her husband Irvin; the seven children: Ron (Debbie Dirksen) of Aberdeen, Kathy (Ed) Palmer of Pine City, MN, Debra (Doug) Wendling of Bryant; Don (Tracey Ogle) of Harold, Dan Beckler of Gettysburg, Rhonda (Jim) Berger of Rapid City, and Donna London of Gillette, WY; 24 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; one brother, Benjamin (Shirley) Keller of Yacolt, WA; and three sisters: Barbara Piatz of Bismarck, ND, Isabelle Beckler of Seneca and Cecelia (Larry) Lambrecht of Mandan, ND.
She was preceded in death by her parents; three infant siblings; brothers: Casper Keller, Simon Keller, and Tony Keller and sisters: Rose Whalen, Mary Smith, and Caroline Gabriel.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Eva’s arrangements.View current weather.
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Our deepest Sympathy go out to the family. Know that our love and thoughts are with you .
Aunt Eva will be missed by all.
Memories of our younger years will always be a treasure and all the family times together.
Rhonda and family – My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. God will comfort you through these next days and beyond.
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you. She was a very special lady.
Our sympathy to all of Eva’s family. She was a gentle and kind woman who went that “extra mile” when she worked at the Manor all those years. She and Irvin did love their time at West Whitlock. Keep your special memories in your heart and God be with you.