Wanda Eileen Olsheske

Our Mother, Wanda Eileen Olsheske, daughter of the late Homer Edmond and Mary Esther Deal, was born February 5, 1944, in Hammond, Indiana. She attended Church School in Potomac, Illinois, where she met the love of her life at the age of 13. She was united in holy matrimony to Rev. Ervin Lee Olsheske on March 4, 1963. This lifelong marriage was blessed with four children, twelve grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Wanda was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. Ervin Olsheske, on February 26, 2016. Wanda was a faithful and loving wife and mother, serving actively with her husband in the ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through ministry in song, evangelism, and the pastorate. Her Christian life was beautiful, influencing many through her firm belief in God, ministry in song, and her never-ending hospitality to those in need. Her influence, friendship, and incredible sense of humor will be missed and remembered forever in the hearts of all who knew her. She departed this life Saturday, July 17, 2021, in Fort Lee, Virginia, surrounded by her family. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Ervin Lee Olsheske JR., Steven Glenn, Lavonne Esther (Olsheske) Ayoub, Tonja Annette (Olsheske) Stackman, Daughters-in-law, Wanda Kay Olsheske, Vonda Juanell Olsheske, sons-in-law: Neil Stackman and Mark Ayoub, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren: Ervin Lee Olsheske III, Chase Westin Olsheske, Layne Austin Olsheske, Lynnette Juanell Olsheske, Audrey Anne Olsheske, Nathan Scott Olsheske, Michael Shane Olsheske Weaver, Winter Jade Cherokee Ferrara, Nicholas Jackson Ayoub, Eileen Elizabeth Stackman, Presley Grace Stackman, Ava Marie Stackman, Aidan McQuillan, Olivia Olsheske, Natalia Olsheske, Levi Narbonne, Joanna Narbonne, Charli Weaver, Quinn Weaver, Ford Ferrara, Brother: Larry Deal, Best friend: Janice Ames and a host of extended adopted family and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother Gene Deal and her sister Mildred Sweet. Funeral services will be held in the Church of the Nazarene, Tavares, Florida, on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 11:00am by the Rev. Evan Ryder, along with Fr. Cassian Dunlop and Rev. Randall Freeman. Interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Eustis, Florida. The family suggests that flowers may be sent to the Beyers Funeral Home in Umatilla, Florida, or that monetary donations are sent to One Foundation Community Church of the Nazarene at 1685 David Walker Dr., Tavares, FL, in honor of her memory. .

Wanda Eileen Olsheske

February 5, 1944 - July 17, 2021