Eileene (Schultz) Hoagland

Rose Eileene (Schultz) Hoagland, 94, of Humboldt, Nebraska was born January 5, 1922 as the fourth of six children, to Paul and Lydia (Friedly) Schultz in Humboldt, Nebraska.  She grew up in Humboldt and attended grade school and high school there, graduating in 1939. After graduation, Eileene worked at the Ben Franklin store in Humboldt. Eileene moved to Waukegan, Illinois where she worked at Abbott Laboratories during World War II.  At that time, Abbott Laboratories, at the request of the U.S. government, was increasing the production of penicillin for wartime use. 

After the war, Eileene moved back to Nebraska where she was united in marriage to Robert E. Hoagland on October 26, 1946.  After their marriage, the couple lived in Omaha, Nebraska. Three children were born into their family between October 1947 and March 1965; LeAnn, Kyle Dean, and Lori Sue.  The family moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1966 and later to Grandville, Michigan where Eileene worked at Harlo as a welder.  The workers were unionized and were often on strike during her time there.  In 1974, Eileene moved back to Humboldt and worked at the Flying L Horse Trailer Company in Falls City as a welder.  Robert (Bob) farmed north of Humboldt on the family farm.  When the Leech's Clothing Store opened in Humboldt, Eileene worked as a store clerk until her retirement.  Eileene had a great sense of humor and loved gardening, reading, playing Pinochle and watching sports.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Humboldt, Nebraska and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary since 1974.  Eileene passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2016, at the Colonial Acres Nursing Home in Humboldt, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of ninety-four years, six months, and eleven days.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert “Bob” Hoagland, a sister Ruth (Standerford) Miner, and four brothers: Arthur, August, Donald, and Lillis Schultz.

Eileene is survived by her three children; LeAnn (Neal) Merrifield of Pace, FL; Kyle Hoagland of Lincoln, NE; and Lori (Patrick) Umberger of Glenwood, IA; 7 grandchildren: Megan (Fabrice) Souchaud, Bryce (Theresa) Merrifield, Benjamin Umberger, Aaron Hoagland, Lydia Umberger, Samantha Umberger and Sarah Hoagland; 2 great-grandchildren: Tristan Souchaud and Chloe Souchaud, and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at the United Methodist Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Dean Joy officiating.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at The Wherry Mortuary in Humboldt, Nebraska.  Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. at the mortuary.

Interment will be at the Humboldt Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the United Methodist Church Organ Fund or Colonial Acres Nursing Home.

Online messages of condolence can be left at www.wherrymortuary.com

Services are entrusted to Wherry Mortuary-Humboldt, Nebraska (402) 862-2915

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