Eileen Gabler
March 10, 1931 ~ November 2, 2020
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Eileen M. Gabler, 89, of Cresbard, passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Eastern Star Home, Redfield.
Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the United Methodist Church, Cresbard. Burial followed in the Cresbard Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2020 at the church.
Eileen M. Steger was born in Aberdeen, SD on March 10, 1931 to Henry and Dorothy Pearl (Larson) Steger. She received her education in Aberdeen.
On October 11, 1947 Eileen was united in marriage to James H. Gabler. They made their home on the family farm SW of Cresbard until retiring in 1987. They moved into Cresbard where she remained until moving to Aberdeen in 2009 and then entered the Eastern Star Home in Redfield in 2015.
Eileen enjoyed her social time, you could find her having coffee with friends, playing bridge, or attending events with the Red Hatter’s group. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Cresbard where she participated with U.M.W. and circle. She was also actively involved in the Order of Eastern Star, having served in many leadership rolls both on the local and state levels.
Most of all, Eileen enjoyed her family. She was one of their biggest fans, traveling to watch as many events she could of her children and grandchildren throughout the years.
Those left to cherish her life are her children: Greg (Judy) Gabler, Longmont, CO, Bradley Gabler, Aberdeen, R. Renee Bartholomew, Longmont, CO, and Brent (Diane) Gabler, Cresbard; her grandchildren: Aaron (Julie) Gabler, James (Lindsi) Gabler, Joshua (Jenna) Gabler, Katie Gabler, Brad Gabler, Preston (Debbie) Bowar, Alexis (Aaron) Clarksean, Chandler (Katie) Bartholomew, Ashley (Matt) Toennies, Danielle (Jeremy) Keith, and Roxanne (Matt) Bossley; 22 great-grandchildren; sister, Phyliss Childs; brother, Gordon Steger; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband James in 1998; sister, Fern Blake, and brother, Courtney Steger.
Luce Funeral Home of Faulkton has been entrusted with Eileen’s arrangements.
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My Sincere Sympathy to the Gabler Family. My late mother and I enjoyed visiting with her. She was a very warm and sweet lady. Bless her Heart!!!!
My Sincere Sympathy to the Gabler Family. My late mother and I enjoyed visiting with her. She was a very warm and sweet lady. Bless her Heart!!!!
Brent, Diane, & Family,
Eileen was a beautiful lady who lived a full life, there's sure to be many memories that can be celebrated for many years to come.
On behalf of the 180+ employees and 10 fellow Board members, we express our sincere sympathies on your loss. May she rest in peace and may God Bless her.
Jim Seurer, CEO
From the Kellett side of the Family…we send our sincere sympathy. The memories of Family get to gethers in Cresbard and Faulkton will be very special memories that will remembered forever. To all of Eileen’s children…be proud of your South Dakota roots!!! Eileen, be proud of the job you did on this earth.!!!
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful lady who was full of life and love. May you find comfort in your memories and let the love that surrounds you help heal the sorry of your loss. Another guardian angel for us all. Hugs and prayers.
Brent and family, you have our condolences.
Best regards,
Jerry & Gail (Wilkins) Smith
Marv and I send our sincere condolences to you and your entire family. Eileen was so interconnected with our family for many decades. The Gabler name was a part of our lives growing up and thru the years. Eileen is finally at peace and in a much better place than any of us can only imagine. God bless her soul.