Birth date: Mar 4, 1924 Death date: Feb 5, 2018
Eva M. Ehrenberg, age 93, of Waupaca passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Park Vista. Eva was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 4, 1924, the daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Wilding) Poos. She worked in the Catalog Departme Read Obituary
Aunt Eva, was a kind and very caring person. Never hesitated to care for family members in time of need. Loved to cook, especially when family got together to make homade sausage, now that was a hoot! In all her 93 years I never heard her utter a swear word, closest she came would be "oh chickens". Our thoughts, prayers go out to the rest of the family. This is her time now to rest in peace.
Frank (Butch) and Elaine Poos
Beechwood Wi.
As Grandma's first born grandchild, I feel so grateful that I had the pleasure to have her in my life for almost 56 years--not many people can say that...She was an angel here on Earth. Grandma took care of her sister when Irene lost her fight to cancer. She helped Uncle Frank when he became ill. Grandma told me that on his death bed, Grandpa Poos made her promise to take care of Uncle Adam--she fulfilled that promise. She always lent a helping hand where needed.
I spent a great deal of my childhood summers and weekends with Grandma and Grandpa. I loved going there. Whether it was in Milwaukee, Mucwanago, Mayville, Almond, Menomonee Falls, or Waupaca. Grandma was my favorite person on Earth and I loved her like only a granddaughter could love her Grandmother. She had patience. It wasn't that long ago that I called her to ask about a recipe or some family history. It always comforted me to hear her voice. I called Channel 4 one time and told them that she was my angel here on earth and they aired it...I wanted tell all who could hear how lucky and blessed I was to have a grandmother as strong and resilient as she was.
She became our family's Matriarch...she didn't take guff from anybody. When her eyebrow raised, I knew someone was in trouble--and the higher it went, the madder she was. I just hoped it wasn't me.
Grandma didn't lead an easy life...she lived through the depression, WWII as a soldier's wife with a child in tote, and many more heart breaks as she watched her grandchild, two spouses,a daughter, son, sister and brothers, other family and friends pass on. She said she had a good life. If I could have kept her around until I turned 93, I would have--but I'm a little selfish that way. I loved her more than anyone and she loved me unconditionally.
My favorite picture of her is when she was a child. She was only 4--maybe 5. She had on hand me down pants from Uncle Pete or Uncle Frank that had a rope as a belt. She was standing with her arms folded and was ready to take on anyone who dared try. I'm not sure where that photo is.
I will forever miss her, but I've got the best of her in my heart and memory. She needed a rest from taking care of everyone else--now it is her turn to be taken care of...I'll see you in heaven...
My grandmother Eva was an amazing woman. She would never hesitate to help her family. From her mother Anna, brothers Tony, Pete, Frank and Adam. Also her younger sister Irene. She also loved her grandchildren as well. When I was a youngster I would stay weeks on end at the lake house in Mukwonago. I would always be given a dollar to go to the 5 and dime to get toys. She was active in the American Legion as well. Over the years the Hollander's purchased a motel next to my parents bar (The Hillcrest) which lasted for about 4 years. At that time we spent a lot of time together. After that they moved to the Waupaca area. I went to college in Stevens Point and would spend many weekends there for Sunday dinner. I also lived with them after college a bit. I guess this is where I learned how to cook like Grandma. I ventured out and joined the Navy. I lived in Italy for 3 years and when I returned took up residence in Florida. Many times I traveled back to waupaca to visit and also she came here to Florida. In between visits we talked on the phone al least weekly if not more. Since my parents passed about 6 years ago Grandma was more like my mother. She is the last of a family Poos that I directly know and have fond memories of. Rest In Peace Grandma. Love Terry Cerniglia, eldest grandson
Eve cared so much about everyone she met friends and family. I helped do her hair at the Beauty shop almost every week for the past year and I had the pleasure to visit with her for years before that.
I will miss our traveling conversations on where she had visited. The things she had done there and would have loved to visit again.
She was a very well dressed lady always dressed to go out and so beautiful. I complimented her every time I saw her about how nice she looked and I will miss these weekly visits.
She always told me when I asked her if it was ok if I practiced on her she would say “Oh sure how else are you going to learn” well Eve thank for I learned a lot from you. Love you
Eva was a wonderful person with an incredible faith as she was a devout catholic. The church family will miss her. May her soul rest in peace.
