We lost my Great Aunt Cleta Nagel on March 8th. I wanted to post for record the words I wrote about her (follows). It's so hard to lose anyone you love, it's been a really tough year with the passing of Nana and Grandpa Ehmann, both in June last year. I'm grateful for their long lives and all the wonderful memories I have.
My Aunt Cleta was such a magnificent person and the thought of her just makes me smile. I have such wonderful memories of her and being at her home growing up. The long summer days at the ranch catching crawdads, looking for the newest litter of kittens and playing out in the yard while she gardened. I loved her laugh, kind of a giggle and her beautiful smile. Of course we must mention her amazing cooking. So many dishes are in my memory bank, but my favorites that will NEVER be forgotten; macaroni ‘n cheese and pies from scatch, mmm chocolate cream & carmel were highlights.
"Aunt Cleta may not have been a mom, I remember hearing that Uncle Dave was as much of a kid as she could handle. But I truly believe that God had bigger plans for her…as a daughter, wife, sister, friend, and in my mind, the most incredible Aunt. She used to give Tammy and me a gift when it was the others birthday. She was so fun to play games with, she is the one who taught us poker. I remember many games of cootie or whatever else we asked her to play. It’s been a long time, but I loved staying the night during wheat harvests, what a special time.
I’m still coming to terms with the fact that those Sundays riding in the back seat with my sister listening to football and heading to Uncle Dave and Aunt Cleta’s are over. I hurts to not have her here but I know how much she missed Uncle Dave and I rejoice knowing they are together again."
"Aunt Cleta may not have been a mom, I remember hearing that Uncle Dave was as much of a kid as she could handle. But I truly believe that God had bigger plans for her…as a daughter, wife, sister, friend, and in my mind, the most incredible Aunt. She used to give Tammy and me a gift when it was the others birthday. She was so fun to play games with, she is the one who taught us poker. I remember many games of cootie or whatever else we asked her to play. It’s been a long time, but I loved staying the night during wheat harvests, what a special time.
I’m still coming to terms with the fact that those Sundays riding in the back seat with my sister listening to football and heading to Uncle Dave and Aunt Cleta’s are over. I hurts to not have her here but I know how much she missed Uncle Dave and I rejoice knowing they are together again."
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