Obituary of Irene Theresa Detzler

(nee Weber)

May 4, 1928 – December 12, 2020

On December 12, 2020, Mom passed into eternal life. At the age of 92, Irene Detzler peacefully slipped away, with her children by her side, after a brave battle with Lymphoma. Mom is reunited with Dad,  Herbert Detzler (2003), whom she married June 29, 1946.

Irene and Herb raised their family with strong faith and deep values, on their family farm in St. Agatha. Irene will be deeply missed by her children, Sandra (Carl 2018) Haid, Andrew (Barbara) Detzler, Donna (Raymond) Haid, Nancy (2008) and Jack Musselman, Lynda (George) Lorentz, John (Karen) Detzler, Paul (Lorrie) Detzler, Lisa (Bill) Cleasby and Laurie (Norbert) Dietrich. Cherished by her grandchildren, Irene leaves behind a legacy of 36 grandchildren, 61great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by grandson, Shawn Musselman (1997) and great-granddaughter Emma Ringrose (2005).

Survived by siblings, Rita (Lloyd 1990) Hauser, Jim (Cathy) Weber, Marlene (Joseph) Denomme, and sister-in-law Eileen (Francis 1997) Detzler, who also resides at Beechwood Manor. Predeceased by her parents Mary (Dietrich) and John Weber, siblings Howard (2004) and Edna (2010) Weber, Alice (2009) and Wayne (1987) Osier, and by Herb's siblings, Albert Detzler (1995), Margaret (1986) and Clarence (2004) Reinhart, Wilfred (2008) and Rita (2009) Detzler, William (2010) and Francie (2017) Detzler, and Laverne (2008) and Leo (2009) Ruetz.

Irene was a dedicated member of St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church. For more than 60 years, Irene belonged to the Catholic Women's League. Coming from a musical family, the Weber Trio sang on the CKNX Radio Station. Irene enjoyed sing-a-longs, board games, gardening, canning, sewing and lots of social time with family and friends. In her later years, her most joyful times were spent playing cards and participating in activities with her many friends at Beechwood Manor Retirement Home.

A heartfelt thank you to staff and volunteers at Beechwood Manor who became dear friends with Mom. Much gratitude is extended to the medical staff who helped keep Mom comfortable during her final days. She loved and was loved by so many. WE LOVE YOU MOM.

To attend the visitation and/or funeral mass, everyone must please wear a facial covering, observe physical distancing and RSVP to the funeral home by calling 519-745-8445. Visitation will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Parish Prayers will be held on Thursday at 3:45 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Agatha RC Church, 1839 Notre Dame Dr., St. Agatha on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. George Nowak officiating. The funeral mass will be live-streamed and available at https://youtu.be/VCeka9CZF70                 Interment will follow at St. Agatha RC Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the One Heart, One Soul Campaign, St. Agatha RC Parish would be appreciated and may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.