Irene E Hufnal Deamer's Obituary
Irene Ella Hufnal Deamer, 94
The bountiful life of lrene Ella Hufnal Deamer, ended peacefully on Thursday
night, June 26, 2014 .She was one of 12 children born on Nov. 29, 19019 to the late Catherine Z. and
Frederick A. Olliver of Marydel and Dover, Delaware. Married twice, she was
Predecease by husbands Austin P. Hufnal and Austen Deamer and her beloved son,
Frederick A. Hufnal. Surviving Irene are one sister Verna 0 James of Wilmington one
brother, Donald L. Olliver of Dover; three children, sons William A. Hufnal of Dover
and Dr. Thomas R. Hufnal (Martha) of Smyrna and her devoted caregiver daughter
Patricia A. Hufnal of Dover; six grandchildren 6 great grandchildren and a host of
nieces and nephews.
To describe Irene as simply a house wife is a gross understatement of her abilities
She was an active member of People's Church for her entire life and served as financial
Secretary for 10 years. Irene worked as manager-cook at The Wesley Jr. College snack
bar for several years in the late 1950's a and early 1960's making many friends among the
students, faculty, and administration. There she created and was well known for her
“Hamburger Royale". She was a member and officer of Dover's Capitol Grange for most
of her adult life and participated in the Grange at the state level serving her community as
a "patron of husbandry". She also had experience working in the Dover laboratory of the
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
When work was over, she enjoyed square-dancing at the Grange, (appearing once
in a televised broad cast) playing cards with friends and family' cooking, sewing, reading
Danielle Steel, picture puzzles and her favorite board game "Scrabble" at which she
usually won. Among her fondest memories were her 25th wedding anniversary party (to
Austin Hufnal) and her 75th and 90th birthday parties. Her saddest memory was the tragic
loss of her gifted teenage son, "Freddie" to cancer in 1962. Several years were necessary
to recover from such emotional devastation but with God's help her indelible spirit
triumphed as she resumed her motherly role. She lived a good life. God's speed, Irene!
The family wishes to thank the staff at Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent, 4ft floor
for the excellent and compassionate care of our mother. The staff went above and beyond
to support and care for all of us. We want to thank separately Joy Leonard, R .N. for her
care, compassion and support to Irene and the family. We would also like to thank the
start at Delaware Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to The
People's Church of Dover, Bayhealth Medical Center or Delaware Hospice.
Letters of condolences may be sent to www.traderfh.com or www.delmarvaobits.com
Remembrances services will be July 2 Wed. at 12 noon at Trader Funeral Home 12 Louts Street Dover, DE Family and friends may call from 10 AM till time of the service. Burial will be at Sharon Hill Memorial Park Dover.
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