Esther Lorraine Dengler (Werra)

Esther Lorraine Dengler passed away peacefully on February 10, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 21, 1923, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and lived an enchanted life. She had the ability to see the beauty in everyone and everything. She made you feel special by her warm smile and kind words, because you knew that she was genuinely interested in you. She had such an artistic flair that she could pick a leaf off the ground or a flower in the garden and make a striking centerpiece. Her motto was that simplicity is the truest form of elegance. Esther enjoyed traveling, attending classes at Emeritus College (OLLI) at Aquinas College, and working in her garden. In her younger days, she skied, sailed, worked as a fiscal manager, and contributed to the war effort inspecting parachutes in Connecticut. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with family and friends. She adored her grandsons, Nicholas and Harrison, and cherished every moment they were together. She had a special relationship with her only child, Karen, they were the best of friends. She missed the love of her life, Herbert, since his passing a year ago. They were a wonderful couple, bringing out the best in each other. She will be remembered by her daughter, Karen Dengler-DeChant, grandsons Nicholas and Harrison DeChant, sister Sr. Karen Werra, brother-in-law Anthony Alksnis, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Dengler, son-in-law Mark DeChant, parents Peter and Stephanie (Plocki) Werra, sister Geraldine (Werra) Alksnis, brother and sister-in-law Russell and Margaret (Towner) Werra, and brother-in-law Siegfried Dengler. The family wishes to thank Dr. Daniel Drumm and Esther's caregivers. A Visitation will be held on Monday, February 15, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m with a Vigil Service at 8:30 p.m. at the Arsulowicz Brothers Mortuary on 3525 Remembrance Road NW. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, February 16, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church located at 2510 Richmond St. NW with the Rev. Mark Przybysz officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the funeral in the church. Memorial contributions may be given to the Aquinas College Foundation-OLLI, 1607 Robinson Road SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 or the Marywood Health Center, 111 Lakeside Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI. 49503. To leave a memory please visit www.arsulowiczbrothers.com

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Esther Lorraine Dengler (Werra)

December 21, 1923 - February 10, 2016