The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., April 30, 1987, page 9

JAEKEL

     Esther Jaekel, 96, of Goldendale, passed away April 18. Mrs. Jaekel was born to Frank and Minnie Andree Ritzschke on August 17, 1890, on a farm near Centerville where she grew up and attended school. She married James R. Jaekel and 1909 and had five children. One died in infancy.
     She spent her entire life in Klickitat County living on their Centerville ranch until they retired and moved to Goldendale. Mrs. Jaekel was an active and loyal member of the Neighbors of Woodcraft Lodge and Thimble Club in Centerville. She was a most energetic woman and especially enjoyed flowers and working in her yard.
     In 1976 she won the achievement award and plaque for having the most outstanding and attractive yard in Goldendale. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend.
     Preceding her in death were her husband and daughter Evelyn Crow.
     She is survived by children Quinton Jaekel and Edna Tobin of Centerville and Lois Hase of Portland; sisters, Ilene Spencer of Portland and Minnie Strahl of The Dalles; nine grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 22 in the Knosher-Erdman Funeral Home. Mel Huckins of the Centerville Church of Christ officiated and interment was in the Centerville Cemetery.

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