OBRECHT, Leah (LONG)

LONG, OBRECHT, SCHINDLER, HUETTENMUELLER, KRAUTH, DEZIEL, PARKS, BLUBAUGH

Posted By: Sharon R. Becker (email)
Date: 5/2/2014 at 06:47:21

Globe Gazette
Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

Obituary - Leah (Long) Obrecht
June 02, 1928 ~ May 15, 2004

Leah Obrecht passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2005 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 17, at St. Johns Episcopal Church, Mason City. Burial was held in Thornton, Iowa at the Pleasant View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. John's Episcopal Church, Hospice of North Iowa, or the Humane Society of North Iowa.

Leah was born to William Frederick Long and Lucille Schindler Huettenmueller in Westphalia, Kan. Leah graduated from the University of Omaha with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Home Economics. Leah later pursued graduate studies at Iowa State University. Education was a value that Leah carried with her through her life. Leah's passion for education was passed on to her many students, family members and friends.

Leah enjoyed a 35-year career as a home economics teacher. Most of her teaching was in the Nora Springs, Iowa school district. Leah took great pride in watching her students learn and succeed. Leah was an educator both in and out of the classroom.

Leah married Roger Obrecht in July of 1984. Leah and Roger enjoyed many happy years together. Together they enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, spending time with their dogs, dining out, the theatre and tending to their acreage. Leah's interests included raising and training Labrador Retrievers for field trial. Leah won many ribbons, trophies and recognition for her work with Labradors. Leah also raised Dachshund dogs. Among Leah's many great talents her ability to sew may have been her best. Some of the items Leah crafted were beautiful couture clothing, quilts, draperies, and many doll clothes through the years. Leah's other talents were gardening, cooking, wine making, antiquing, and crafts. Leah took great pride in sharing her talents with her friends, whether it be by sharing beautiful flowers from her garden, cooking for friends, giving homemade quilting lessons or passing on her wealth of knowledge to those that enjoyed her friendship. Leah enjoyed reading and spending timne with her family, friends and pets. Leah also took great pleasure in enjoying her acreage "Greener Pastures" and the fruits of her labor.

Leah enjoyed being a part of and serving her community, she will be missed as a mentor, volunteer and contributor. Leah served on the Community Kitchen Board, the St. John's Episcopal Church Vestry and was a member of the Mason City Garden Club.

Leah was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Leah is survived by her husband, Roger Obrecht, of Mason City, Iowa; one son, Danny Krauth, of Clear Lake, Iowa,and one granddaughter, Mary (Brian) DeZiel of Houston, Texas. Leah is survived by four siblings: Opal Parks, Ruby Parks, Gail (Beverly) Long all of Garnett, Kan. and Evelyn (Russell) Blubaugh of Olathe, Kas. Also left to cherish Leah's memory are numerous nieces and nephews as well as many dear friends.

Leah was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, and many friends.

Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, Mason City was in charge of arrangements.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, May of 2014