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Cheryl Lynn Oehler

Cheryl Lynn Oehler, 61 of Peoria, Az. Went to her heavenly home to be with her loved ones on February 20, 2015. She was born on January 26, 1954 in Marion, Ohio to Carl E. and Pauline G. Oehler. She graduated from Elgin High School in 1972 and from The Ohio State University in 1976 with a degree in elementary education. She was employed by Elgin School District for 13 years where she taught 4th grade and Kindergarten. She relocated to Arizona in the fall of 1989 where she continued to teach Kindergarten for the remainder of her teaching career. In 2013 she retired from active teaching and in 2014 taught Kindergarten through Dysart’s Smart Schools Program. She was currently working as a substitute teacher in Dysart as well as Nadaburg School District. She was substituting at a Dysart school when she suffered cardiac arrest. Cheryl was a lover of music, especially her Ohio State University Marching Band. Having a lovely singing voice she made music a part of her life as well as in the classroom. One mother mentioned how beautiful her voice was when she sang “Thank God for Kids” at Kindergarten Graduation. She and her students made time capsules containing pictures and events of each child’s Kindergarten year which were to be opened upon their graduation from high school. She attended many graduation parties where the students opened the time capsule. She is a great loss to the teaching profession because she impacted all those she touched. With great love for children, she wonderfully loved, nurtured, molded and educated so many children to believe they could be a success at whatever they wanted to become. No matter what race or economic background, each child left her classroom with the feeling of self-worth and importance. She, most of all, instilled the love of learning. She was a beautiful blessing from God to all who knew her. She was an avid sports fan, loving her OSU Buckeyes and her Arizona professional Cardinals and Suns. She especially loved the Arizona sunrises and sunsets, sharing them with all her friends on Facebook. Cheryl was of Lutheran faith and while living in Ohio was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Prospect where she grew up. Survivors include her mother, Pauline Oehler of 20014 N. Trading Post Drive, Sun City West, AZ 85375 Brother Russell and family of Tigard, OR., nephew Ian Hoffman, the light of her life, of Litchfield, AZ. Aunts and Uncles Tom and Peggy Knickel of Sun City West, Carolyn Daugherty and her husband Robert Mathiasen of Sedona, Az., Vera Oehler of Prospect and many loving cousins. Preceding her in death was her father Carl and her beloved sister Kim Hoffman. Per Cheryl’s request, she was cremated at Camino Del Sol Mortuary in Sun City West. Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held Saturday, March 14, 2015 at 1:30 PM at the Elgin High School cafeteria, 1150 Keener Road South, Marion, OH  43302. A scholarship honoring her commitment to education is being created.  May Cheryl’s love and legacy live on in those whose lives she touched. "THE ROSE STILL GROWS BEYOND THE WALL" Near a shady wall a rose once grew, Budded and blossomed in God's free light: Watered and fed by morning dew, Shedding its sweetness day and night. As it grew and blossomed fair and tall, Slowly rising to loftier height, It came to a crevice in the wall, Through which there shone a beam of light. Onward it crept with added strength With never a thought of fear or pride, It followed the light through the crevice length, And unfolded itself on the other side. The light, the dew, the broadening view Were found the same as they were before. And it lost itself in beauties new. Breathing its fragrance more and more. Shall claim of death cause us to grieve, And make our courage faint or fall? Nay, let us faith and hope receive, The rose still grows beyond the wall. Scattering fragrance far and wide, Just as it did in days of yore. Just as it did on the other side, Just as it will forevermore. A. L. Frink Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Remembrances       to #1 from: Pauline Oehler Sun City West  AZ  No email Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 11:09 AM Three years ago today I lost you. I miss you every day and long to hear your voice. I love you and hold you in my heart. #2 from: Pauline Oehler Sun City West  AZ  No email Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 9:33 PM It has been 5 years ago today. I miss you so much. I was reading some of your journals today and remembering some of the good times we had made it a little easier. I love you. #3 from: Pauline Oehler Sun City West  AZ  No email Tue, Jan 26, 2021 at 4:40 PM Today is your birthday. I remember so many celebrations. I wish I could hug you and wish you "Happy Birthday". I miss you with all my heart and the hurt of losing you is forever with me. I love you. Mom #4 from: Pauline Oehler Sun City West  AZ  No email Sat, Feb 20, 2021 at 11:46 AM Six years this morning. One of the two worst days of my life. I miss you. I long to hear your voice and hug you tight.  The hurt of your loss never leaves my heart. Some day I may get to hold you again. #5 from: Pauline Oehler Sun City West  AZ  No email Mon, Dec 27, 2021 at 12:37 PM Another Christmas without you. You loved the holidays so much. I miss you and wish it could be different. The holidays are not the same with out your beautiful decorations and your singing voice. I love you. #6 from: Pauline Oehler Sun City West Az No email Mon, Feb 19, 2024 at 5:02 PM It will be 9 years tomorrow that I lost you and it hurts as much now as it did then. It will never get better. I wish I could hear your voice once again. #7 from: Pauline Oehler Sun City West Az No email Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM It has been 10 years and the pain of losing you is still with me today. I miss you so much. View Older Condolences >> Condolences       to #1 from: Sue Cramer Clem bellefontaine, oh Sun, Mar 1, 2015 at 11:03 AM I hadn't seen Cheryl since she was a little girl but I remember the Oehler families and always thought they were a very nice family. So sorry for their loss but they should be so proud of the beautiful person Cheryl became. Sue Cramer Clem #2 from: Leslie Withrow Legge Akron, Ohio Sun, Mar 1, 2015 at 12:29 PM I've known Cheryl since I was in the 6th grade.  I felt like I really got to know her through our shared love of music, especially high school band and choir.  We belonged to the same circle of friends and she was a good one.  She spoke honestly of what she believed in, whole heartedly and committed.  That's what I loved about her.  As adults we maintained contact thru reunions, Christmas cards, and then Facebook.  Her postings were frequent and made you feel as much a part of her life as ever. God bless you Cheryl, you have made a difference in so many lives.  May you rest in peace. #3 from: Mike and Jennifer Thompson Prospect Sun, Mar 1, 2015 at 5:23 PM I am heartbroken for your loss of Cheryl. I still expect to see her great Facebook posts about her students or a new Arizona picture. Cheryl was an amazing teacher, friend, inspiration and joy to all who loved her! Sending my prayers to all of her family.  Jennifer Hicks Thompson #4 from: Coy Family Surprise Az. Sun, Mar 1, 2015 at 5:32 PM Cheryl was a loving, caring beautiful soul, she touched mine and many other families deeply. She taught our two youngest children kindergarten and stayed close to my family to the very end. We miss her dearly and know she is our Angel up above. .                                 We love and miss you Cheryl 💗 #5 from: James F. Hoffman Urbana, Ohio Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 9:33 AM I have known Cheryl since kindergarten, in Prospect. I liked her from the very start. I was somewhat shy back then, and she always included me in the fun. We remained friends over the years and I loved her dearly. I will truly miss her, as I do now. I offer my heart felt sympathy to Pauline, Peggy,and the rest of her family. #6 from: kathleen seiter prospect Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 11:06 AM I have known Cheryl for a long time. She and I sang in the Saint Pauls choir together. We worked together to house the Drum and Bugle bands at the Saint Pauls church. We taught together. We went to concerts together. Cheryl had a wonderful laugh. She made you laugh. Cheryl is always around us when there is joy and laughter around us. #7 from: Karen Redd McCann Marion Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 9:19 AM To the family of Cheryl Oehler - May God give you comfort and peace at this difficult time. Cheryl and I reunited on FB after not seeing her after those school years were gone. Don Redd was my father and somehow we are related to all of you and Cheryl. We use to come visit often at your house as children up to the gas station.. Those memories I will hold dear to my heart. God got him a beautiful angel this time round. She will be missed. May God Bless you all. #8 from: Mike&Ruth Jividen 3665 Saturn Rd Hilliard, Oh Wed, Mar 4, 2015 at 8:57 PM Our thoughts and prayers are with all family members. We have fond memories of her compassion and thoughtfulness during our time of sadness at the passing of our family members. All family members of Dayton and Virginia Jividen #9 from: David and Judi Gast Marion,Ohio Thu, Mar 5, 2015 at 5:03 PM Pauline, We are sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing and offer our sincere sympathy to you and your family. #10 from: Paul White Atlanta Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 12:41 PM Please accept my condolences on the passing of your sweet daughter Cheryl, I know she will always remain very much alive in your memories and those of all of the children that she so loved to teach in their early years. Her dedication to teaching has helped launch the successful lives of so many people who were blessed to have  Cheryl as their teacher.   It doesn’t seem all that long ago that I met Cheryl in the sixth grade at Prospect as she made me feel welcome as an outsider from Green Camp. Her charm, warm personality, and joy for life in Junior High and High School made her a classmate to be cherished then and for always.  I know you will miss her deeply, but I also know that you recognize the blessings of the beautiful years you shared , especially the many years that she was so close to you in Sun City.  She told me many times that you were her source of strength and she loved you as the caring mother that you are.  Heaven will be an even more special and beautiful place now that Cheryl has arrived.  With affection and deepest condolences, my prayers are with you. #11 from: Jeff Johnson Prospect Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 8:18 PM Pauline and Russ, So sorry to hear the news.  As you know, a group of us worked together and played together while working at the grocery store.  We had a lot of fun over those younger years.  She will be fondly remembered. #12 from: David and Nancy Wiley Richwood Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 7:56 AM Pauline and family, We were so sorry to hear of Cheryl's passing.  I have some wonderful memories of living as your neighbor on Centerville-Prospect Road.  I have lost touch with all of you over the years but think about you often.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.  May God give you strength to get through this difficult time. May the memories last a lifetime.  God Bless.  Nancy #13 from: tiffany ohio Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 9:48 AM Im sorry for your loss. I wanted to share with you a comforting  scripture, god promises us that soon he will resurrect those who passed away john 5:28,29. #14 from: Laura Bade Limbach Indianapolis, Indiana Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 10:14 PM There are no words to convey my deepest sympathy I feel for Cheryl\'s family and friends. I met Cheryl through Bing back in the late 1970\'s. Oh my the fun times we had!  The nights before the OSU/Michigan football games were the best!  \r Dear Cheryl, we were able to reconnect through Facebook after many years. The years seemed to disappear as we caught up with each other\'s lives.  I find comfort in knowing you left this world happily retired, enjoying life, and in love.\r To her Mom Pauline, brother Russ, nephew Ian, and beloved aunts, I wish you peace, love, and comfort.  May your many cherished memories of Cheryl be of comfort during this difficult time and days to come. \r Cheryl, I miss your daily weather reports as we froze here in the Midwest. I miss your many sunrise and sunset photos. Most of all, I miss you............\r \r #15 from: Laura Bade-Limbach indianapolis, Indiana Sat, Mar 14, 2015 at 3:40 PM There are no words to convey my deepest sympathy I feel for Cheryl's family and friends. I met Cheryl through Bing back in the 1970's. Oh my the fun times we had!  The nights before the OSU/Michigan football games were the best!   Dear Cheryl, we were able to reconnect through Facebook after many years. The years seemed to disappear as we caught up with each other's lives.  I find comfort in knowing you left this world happily retired, enjoying life, and in love. To her Mom Pauline, brother Russ, nephew Ian, and beloved aunts, I wish you peace, love, and comfort.  May your many cherished memories of Cheryl be of comfort during this difficult time and days to come. Cheryl, I miss your daily weather reports as we froze here in the Midwest. I miss your many sunrise and sunset photos. Most of all, I miss you............

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