Therese was born May 11, 1937, in Germany. After the war, her mother remarried to an American soldier and Therese traveled first to Alaska, then France. There she met her own American soldier, and the two were married August 16, 1958.
After returning to Verle’s home in Michigan, Therese had two children and later became a nurse’s aide at Pennock Hospital. At 77, after more than 47 years, “Terry” finally retired just in time for the birth of her first great grandchild and the light of her life, Evan. Her joy increased three years later with the birth of twin great granddaughters, Rian and Maye.
Known to many as Oma, Therese will be missed both by her family and friends here and in Germany, where she loved to visit. She also enjoyed the music and friendships found with her daughter and son-in-law, Ilse and Kevin.
Therese is survived by her son Gerald (Julie) Stahl, daughter Ilse (Kevin) Gaugier, granddaughters Angela Stahl and Stephanie (Brian Zook) Stahl, great grandchildren Evan, Rian, and Maye Stahl and brother Gordon (Karen) Desotell. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Verle, mother Emma Therese Desotell and stepfather Harry Desotell, and siblings Hanni Simpson and Harold Desotell.
A private family memorial service will be held at Calvary Grace Brethren Church, with interment to follow at Clarksville Cemetery.
