"Mary was always gracious in response to our office request for assistance. She initiated the "retired group" and our semi-annual gatherings and faithfully called to reminded and encouraged us to visit with our work companions. "
In loving memory of
Mary Eschenbauch
September 13, 1949 - June 22, 2014
Mary Eschenbauch, of White Lake, died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at home. She was 64 years old. She was born on September 13, 1949 in Antigo, a daughter of Donald "Dutch" and Vera (Wurzer) Eschenbauch.
She graduated from White Lake High School with the class of 1967. She worked for Oshkosh-B-Gosh for 20 years and attended Fox Valley Technical College for computer training. Ms. Eschenbauch worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as a computer specialist in soil conservation for 20 years. She retired in 2009 and returned to White Lake.
She was a member of the White Lake Historical Society, the National Rifle Association, National Wildlife Federation and St. James and Stanislaus Catholic Parish in White Lake.
She enjoyed tatting, reading, watching TV, visiting with her telephone friends, bird watching and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include three sisters Barbara (Joe) Grennell, White Lake, Vicki (Tom) Wallace, Elton, Paula Eschenbauch, Kenosha; a brother Gordon "Tiger" Eschenbauch, Merrill; a sister in law Dot (Leon) Hazen, Oshkosh; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Donald "DJ" Eschenbauch II.
A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in White Lake with Rev. Jeremiah Worman officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 5 - 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Bradley Funeral Home and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
Tributes
"Mary and I attended Fox Valley technical College together in Oshkosh. We met on the first day of classes and graduated together in May 1988. Later I was hired in Appleton with USDA and Mary was hired in Beaver Dam. We worked together from 1988 until she retired from the Appleton office in 2009. I spent many long hours on the telephone with her and we always remembered each other's birthdays. I visited a couple of times in White lake and I will miss our long talks about so many things. I have many lovely tatted ornaments from Mary from many Christmases past that I hang on a special tree. I will treasure them. "
"Mary was a truly remarkable person. Interesting, funny, sarcastic and nice all at the same time. She will be missed by all. As a member of her work family I can say that things will not be the same without her."
"It breaks our hearts that we won't be able to attend the service on Friday or funeral on Saturday. We do plan to be at mass on Sunday morning to say good-by. Peace to the whole Eschenbauch family and friends. Mary touched a lot of people."
"Mary used to visit me at the bank drive thru with her merry band of troublemakers. I enjoyed her humor so much and always looked forward to her Christmas cards filled with her beautiful handiwork inside. I am so sorry to hear she has passed. She was a wonderful person. Love and prayers to her family."
"I worked with Mary at USDA. We became good friends and shared many laughs together. I will miss her humor and talks we had on the phone since her retirement. I will always have her tatted gifts to remember the great times we shared. "
"Mary and I were co-workers at USDA for 20 years and we shared many laughs and frustrations dealing with the agency's computer software. I will miss her dearly, especially the long conversations we had on the phone since her retirement. She was a good friend and a dear person. My condolences to her family. "
"When I think about Mary Jo I will always remember her young and in her blue mustang, at that time it was the coolest car around and I was so jealous!!!"
"Dear Cousins. I was so sorry to hear about Mary's passing. She now can be happy with your Mom and Dad. My thoughts are with all of you. Love to all. Pat"
"First, my deepest sympathies to Mary's family in her loss...... I will always remember her smile and superb wit. Her " work " family will miss her dearly. Erv ( Garfield )"
"My sympathy on the passing of Mary came as a surprise to me and many of our co-workers who knew Mary. She was always friendly with a smile especially if you were not on her - - - - list. She organized a retirees gathering for the years since she retired in the Shawano area which was always well attended. She would call me to let me know of the next gathering. She was well liked in her work circle. Will miss her humor and her comraderie. She always needed a hug and now the Lord has his arms around her. "