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Charlotte E. Eisenhart, 98, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Lutheran Life Villages - the Village at Pine Valley. Born July 18, 1918 in Wabash County, she was a daughter of the late William and Charlotte (Wolf) Koch. Charlotte graduated from Urbana High School and served in the US Army from 1943-46 where she was a Sergeant and secretary in the General's office. She married the late Russell Eisenhart in 1946 and was a homemaker for over 60 years and also a member of Salem United Church of Christ for over 50 years. In addition to being a homemaker, Charlotte worked various jobs such as a salesperson at Wolf & Dessauer, working at the soda fountain at Meyer Drug, selling magazines for local schools as fundraising events, and volunteering at the voting polls. She enjoyed walking the mall and playing bingo with her many friends. She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. She was also preceded in death by her son, David Eisenhart in 1964; brothers, Lawrence and Paul Koch; and sisters, Alice Krauskopf, Rosaleen Able, and Ethel Marie Wagner. Funeral Service will be Monday, August 22, 2016 at 11:00am at Salem United Church of Christ, 2401 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, with calling one hour prior; Pastor Larry Holderbaum officiating. Calling will also be Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 2-6pm at Hockemeyer and Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Rd., Fort Wayne. Burial at Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to the church or to Honor Flight of NE Indiana.
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September 19, 2016
Chris Vogel
Charlotte and Russ were both great neighbors. I never saw Charlotte without a smile on her face. Her positivity and kindness were both contagious. She will be missed by many! Chris, Jennifer, Jacob, and Alyssa Vogel
September 6, 2016
James Koch
I will greatly miss my phone conversations and rare visits with Cousin Charlotte. She exuded a cheerfulness and contentment that was contagious. She was certainly one of a kind, and those of us who knew her were fortunate to have her positive force in our lives for so many years.
Many thanks to family members for the wonderful photo gallery, and especially for the Koch family reunion photo from 1933 that brought back memories of my grandparents, parents, sibling, aunts, uncles and cousins, now gone.
Julie and I send our most sincere condolences to the friends and family who treasured this extraordinary woman.
August 29, 2016
Amy Wagner
Aunt Charlotte had a way about her with hospitality. A "drop in" was treated as a special guest. She just made everyone feel valued and special. Things I will remember always: Her smile that lit up a room, the delight on her face when she added a special food item to the table, her eyebrows going up and her head dip when she was thinking something and not saying it, asking me to help in the kitchen when I knew NOTHING about the kitchen. Her cheerful happy face. We will all miss you!!
August 29, 2016
Aunt Charlotte was more than an Aunt to me and my family. She was a stand in Mother, Grandmother and Mother-in-law. I will always remember with love our "laundry days" together. I laughed and cried when she told her stories of her life. It's hard to remember I can't pick up the phone to tell or hear the latest. We love you and will miss you so much.
Sheila Lahr
August 26, 2016
Dear Aunt Charlotte: I will miss your "how are you tonight" phone greeting when you called me. You were like a mother to me and Wendell during these last few years while my real mom has been gone. Give Mom a big huge for me and tell her I miss her. Love, Lora
August 22, 2016
Deb North
memories going to your birthday party just a few weeks ago, you'll greatly missed, You inspired me no matter what your age is to keep moving.
Love you my dear friend, may the lord take your hand and feel only joy. Deb Deb Smitley North-Realtor
August 19, 2016
Donna Barnes
Charlotte was the clerk when we worked together on the election for quite a few years, and she would always bring me a applesauce donut, that was my treat. I was so proud of her --she came in every election and we would talk, after she voted. just saw her in May, will miss her in November. Loved the write up they gave her in newspaper a few months ago, of her service days. I will let the other election "girls" that worked with her know.
August 17, 2016
sorry.
August 17, 2016
Angela Lahr
I've been browsing through Aunt Charlotte's letters. I found one in which she urged me to make sure that my students learned their history, but it was Aunt Charlotte who helped to teach me the real value of the past. She had a beautiful spirit, and I will miss her.
August 17, 2016
Robert (Bob) Wolf
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
August 17, 2016
Wilbur Lamoine Wolf son of Walter Lewis Wolf
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