Martha F. Oehlman
November 29, 2021 at 9:49 p.m.
Martha F. Oehlman
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Born Dec. 26, 1930 in Guilford, she was one of three children born to the late Frank and Susie (Ewbank) Taylor. On Jan. 1, 1953 she was united in marriage to Edward W. Oehlman.
A homemaker, she along with her husband Ed, owned and operated the Firestone/Brookville Tire Mart in Brookville for many years. It was formerly known as Taylor Brothers, and was started by her family many years ago.
She was a member of the Brookville United Methodist Church in Brookville, where she was also a member and past president of the United Methodist Women; sang in the choir, and faithfully participated in the church bereavement dinners for many years. Additionally, Martha was a previous member of Tri Kappa and was a founding board member of Youth for Christ. She and Ed were also founding members of the Metamora Performing Arts. In her leisure time, she enjoyed golf, bridge, gardening and spending time with her family. She was an excellent cook, and wonderful mother and nana.
She is survived by Ed, her loving husband of nearly 69 years, two children, Rhonda Hofer (Junior) of Brookville and Keith (Patsy) Oehlman of Guilford; her sister and best friend, Clara Lewis of Guilford; eight grandchildren, Dustin Hofer, Brett (Amber) Hofer, Derek (Brandi) Hofer, Brooks (Hannah) Hofer, Amber (Dan) Morris, Laura (Joshua) Shelton, Tyler (Kristina) Oehlman, Sarah (Alex) Robinson; as well as sixteen great-grand-children.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia L. Oehlman who died Aug. 9, 1970, as well as a brother, Charles 'Chuck' Taylor.
Family and friends visited on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at the Brookville United Methodist Church, 150 East 8th Street, Brookville.
Rev. Steve Rundel officiated the funeral services Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at the Brookville United Methodist Church. Burial followed in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cynthia Oehlman Foreign Language Scholarship Fund through the FCCF.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Oehlman family. To sign the online guestbook or send personal condolences, please visit phillipsandmeyers.com
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Born Dec. 26, 1930 in Guilford, she was one of three children born to the late Frank and Susie (Ewbank) Taylor. On Jan. 1, 1953 she was united in marriage to Edward W. Oehlman.
A homemaker, she along with her husband Ed, owned and operated the Firestone/Brookville Tire Mart in Brookville for many years. It was formerly known as Taylor Brothers, and was started by her family many years ago.
She was a member of the Brookville United Methodist Church in Brookville, where she was also a member and past president of the United Methodist Women; sang in the choir, and faithfully participated in the church bereavement dinners for many years. Additionally, Martha was a previous member of Tri Kappa and was a founding board member of Youth for Christ. She and Ed were also founding members of the Metamora Performing Arts. In her leisure time, she enjoyed golf, bridge, gardening and spending time with her family. She was an excellent cook, and wonderful mother and nana.
She is survived by Ed, her loving husband of nearly 69 years, two children, Rhonda Hofer (Junior) of Brookville and Keith (Patsy) Oehlman of Guilford; her sister and best friend, Clara Lewis of Guilford; eight grandchildren, Dustin Hofer, Brett (Amber) Hofer, Derek (Brandi) Hofer, Brooks (Hannah) Hofer, Amber (Dan) Morris, Laura (Joshua) Shelton, Tyler (Kristina) Oehlman, Sarah (Alex) Robinson; as well as sixteen great-grand-children.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia L. Oehlman who died Aug. 9, 1970, as well as a brother, Charles 'Chuck' Taylor.
Family and friends visited on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at the Brookville United Methodist Church, 150 East 8th Street, Brookville.
Rev. Steve Rundel officiated the funeral services Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 at the Brookville United Methodist Church. Burial followed in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cynthia Oehlman Foreign Language Scholarship Fund through the FCCF.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Oehlman family. To sign the online guestbook or send personal condolences, please visit phillipsandmeyers.com
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