Blum, Eunice Ann (Leinen) (1937 - 2023)

BLUM, LEINEN, SCHWERY, BYERS, OSWALD, SCHMITZ, BRUS, SMITH, DAOUST, BRUCK, MAY, FELDMAN

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 11/12/2023 at 17:37:15

Name of deceased: Eunice Ann Blum (nee Leinen)

Aged: 86 yrs, 3 mo, 17 days

Residence: Panama, Shelby County, IA

Born: July 19, 1937; Portsmouth, Shelby County, IA

Died: Nov. 5, 2023; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Monday, Nov. 13, 2023; St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Panama, IA; burial was in St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church cemetery

Survived by: Children, Joan Byers (spouse, Butch) of SD, Roger Blum (friend, Kim Marples) of Defiance, IA, Lori Oswald (spouse, Craig) of CO, Karen Blum of SD, and Mary Jo Schmitz (spouse, Jeff) of CO; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jim Leinen (spouse, Dorothy) of Denison, IA, Orville Leinen (spouse, Kathleen) of Panora, IA, Mildred Brus (spouse, Jerry) of Denison, IA, and Zita Smith (spouse, Gaylen) of Portsmouth, IA; sister-in-law, Charlotte Leinen of Harlan, IA; brother-in-law, Mark Daoust of NE; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Zeno and Viola (nee Schwery) Leinen; first husband, Ralph Blum; second husband, Gilbert Loeffler; brother, Harvey Leinen; sisters, Ursula Bruck, Verlee Leinen, and Linda Daoust; brother-in-law, Mike Bruck; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Adeline and Nick May and Isabel and Al Feldman

Education: Attended St. Mary's Grade and High School, Panama, IA and graduated as valedictorian of the Class of 1955

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Portsmouth, IA; member, St. Mary's Ladies Groups, serving as both president and vice president during her tenure; she was a of member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court, St. Maria Goretti #2498, and held roles of regent and financial Secretary; additionally, she taught CCD, exemplifying her faith and commitment to serving others

Military service: n/a

Marriages: (1) Ralph J. Blum; June 10, 1957; St. Mary's Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, Portsmouth, IA (2) Gilbert Loeffler, Nov. 2003; St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Panama, IA

Employment: Farmer’s wife; also served as a waitress at Mickels Restaurant in Harlan, IA from 1976 to 1989. She then became a custodian at the Harlan (IA) Community High School from 1989 to 2001. Finally, she was employed by CDS Global, Harlan, IA, from 1983 until she retired in 2004.

Hobbies/Interests: Enjoyed tending to her flower and vegetable gardens; working jigsaw puzzles; traveling to various religious sites; also enjoyed cake decorating

Sources: knodfm.com; Huebnerfuneralhome.com