Edith C. Oelschlaeger
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A visitation for Edith C. Oelschlaeger, 89, Lawrence will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence. Private family burial will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery. Edith passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Edith was born April 8, 1928 in Lawrence, KS the daughter of Lloyd and Roberta (Cornell) Douglas.
She graduated from Linwood High School Class of 1946.
She married Vernon Oelschlaeger March 5, 1949 at Danforth Chapel in Lawrence, KS. He survives of the home.
She and Vernon owned and operated the Lawrence Skate Center and the Shiloh Club, where over 35 Nashville singers performed, as well as many local and regional bands.
Edith loved her family, animals, especially cats, she loved to cook and was known for making the best waffles, she enjoyed sewing items for her grandchildren, she was always up for taking the family on boating adventures and volunteered to drive the boat as the children enjoyed water skiing. She also enjoyed motorcycling. She had a very welcoming personality and opened her home to everyone.
Other survivors include her daughter, Verna Kay Downing (Clifford); son, Larry Oelschlaeger (Betsy Craft), both of Lawrence; three grandchildren, Eryn Downing Ridinger (Justin) and their children, Camden, Trenton; Lydia León (Abel) and their children, Alia, Maya, Andrés; Ashley Oelschlaeger (Rachel Coon) and their children, Joshua, and expecting one more; many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings Beverly Kennedy and Lloyd Douglas, Jr.
Memorial Contributions may be made in her name to the Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Uncle Vernon, Cousins Verna and Larry and the entire family. Aunt Edith was one of the most kind, loving women I have ever known and blessed to have in my life. I love you Aunt Edith, I will never forget you because by your example I learned “unconditional love”. Thanks for all the big pickles at the Skating Rink! 🙂
Verna Kay, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. I fondly remember all the times at the skating rink and going boating and skiing with your family. Do you remember the time we had been to the lake and when your dad pulled the boat out of the water on the trailer, the boat flipped off the trailer? We had some great times. Eric spent many hours at the skating rink doing roller races! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We go back so far love you guys so sorry RIP Edith
My prayers are with the Family. Many fine memories at the skating rink. Lovely, kind Lady who very much loved children but never did put up with nonsense. Miss Ethel you will be missed but the memories will live on forever. Thank you.
Sorry to hear of your mom Verna and Larry. She was a kind and would do anything for you. Sending prayers for your Dad and your family .
Verna, your entire family is in my heart and in my prayers. Your mother was very loved by many and I know she will be missed dearly.
Sending love and gentle hugs.
I am so sorry to hear this. This was one amazing lady. And I’m sure glad that I got to call her my friend.. I’m going to miss all them phone calls. Prayers and hugs to the family.
I have known Edie and Vern for so many yrs.. She was funny , kind and sweet. To Vern ,Verna and all her family I give you my love and sympathy. She will be missed but always remembered !
I spent a lot of my childhood at the skating rink and Vern & Edie always took care of us. Prayers for you Vern, Verna Kay and Clifford, Larry and all your families.
With sympathy,
PeeWee
Dear Verna and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss.
I too remember, with fondness, all the time I spent at the roller rink. Your parents were responsible giving the youth and adults of our time, many hours of good clean fun.
Praying for God’s comfort and peace during this season.
You are in our thoughts and prayers, God bless.
My wife Nancy never had the pleasure of meeting her, but I have some extremely fond memories of her. She was quite a woman. We share your grieving and send our heartfelt condolences. Love to all.
Fond memories of the skating rink days back in the late 60’s early 70’s……. will never forget those days shared with the Oelschlaeger family. May your family find peace during this time of passing
Hi Verna Kay, know you for a long time, East Heights grade school. So sorry for your loss. Hard to accept, but your mom is in a better place now. My God be with you and your family, along with peace.
Verna and family,we are deeply sorry for the lost of your mom. What a great lady,had a lot of great times at the skating rink with your mom and dad! Sure miss those days,Your in our thoughts and prayers!Hugs to you!
Vern, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I used to work at the Shiloh, and finished being the last female you had working as a bartender. What lovely memories I have working there. God’s speed.
I have such great memories of the skating rink. I can’t thank you enough for giving us someplace to go when we were young & hangout ???? loved the pickles !. When I was older she gave me a job at the Shiloh, it was my first job in a bar and boy did I make good tips. Thank you for all you did for our Community .
She will forever be weaved into my memories of childhood
Vern,
Very sorry to hear of Edie’s passing. What a beautiful soul and genuine smile. My husband and I were fortunate to have fallen in love on the dance floor over and over, every weekend. Thank you for the wonderful joyous memories you have bestowed upon us. May you and your loved ones share in the same happy memories you both made for hundreds of others. Peace to you during this difficult time. Michelle & Kevin (Lechtenberg) Mailand