MARTHA FRANCES OEHLMAN
Martha F. Oehlman, age 90, of Brookville, died Friday, November 26, 2021, at her residence in Brookville.
Born December 26, 1930, in Guilford, she was one of three children born to the late Frank and Susie (Ewbank) Taylor. On January 1, 1953. she was united in marriage to Edward W. Oehlman.
A homemaker, she along with her husband Ed, owned and operated the Firestone/Brookville Tire Mart in Brookville for many years. It was formerly known as Taylor Brothers and was started by her family many years ago.
She was a member of the Brookville United Methodist Church in Brookville, where she was also a member and past president of the United Methodist Women; sang in the choir, and faithfully participated in the church bereavement dinners for many years. Additionally, Martha was a previous member of Tri Kappa and was a founding board member of Youth for Christ. She and Ed were also founding members of the Metamora Performing Arts.
In her leisure time, she enjoyed golf, bridge, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was an excellent cook, and wonderful Mother and Nana.
She is survived by Ed, her loving husband of nearly 69 years, two children, Rhonda Hofer (Junior) of Brookville, Keith (Patsy) Oehlman of Guilford, her sister and best friend, Clara Lewis of Guilford; eight grandchildren, Dustin Hofer, Brett (Amber) Hofer, Derek (Brandi) Hofer, Brooks (Hannah) Hofer, Amber (Dan) Morris, Laura (Joshua) Shelton, Tyler (Kristina) Oehlman, Sarah (Alex) Robinson; as well as 16 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia L. Oehlman who died August 9, 1970, as well as a brother, Charles ‘Chuck’ Taylor.
Family and friends may visit from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the Brookville United Methodist Church, 150 East 8TH Street, Brookville..
Rev. Steve Rundel will officiate the Funeral Services at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at the Brookville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cynthia Oehlman Foreign Language Scholarship Fund through the FCCF.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Oehlman family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.