Irene M. Detwiler

February 23, 1928 - March 13, 2021

Irene Marie Detwiler, 93 of Goshen, died Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. She was born February 23, 1928 in Elkhart to Ervin D. and Laura D. (Long) Kenaga. On November 28, 1945 she married John R. Detwiler. Surviving are 4 children David (Linda) Detwiler of Nappanee, Mark (Susan) Detwiler of Wilmington, DE, Lori (Peter) Novachenko of Osceola, Kathy (Doug) Harris of Elkhart, sister Claudine Gluckert of Elkhart, 7 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchildren Preceding her in death was her parents, husband John, son Tim Detwiler and 4 siblings Paul Kenaga, Ruth Fields, Devon Kenaga and Maxine Buckley. Irene was a homemaker and piano teacher for 35 years and approximately 100 students. She volunteered with ADEC and was part of the Tuesday Ladies Group. She was a former member for the board of directors for the American Counsel for the Blind. Lifetime member of Elkhart Valley Church of the Brethren. Visitation will be Friday, March 19, 2021 from 11:30 am -1:30 pm followed by a service at 1:30 pm at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St. Goshen, IN 46526. The service will be streamed on the funeral home website www.rrefh.com. Go to Irene’s tribute page, click on the photo’s/video tab. The webcast will appear before the service. Pastor Frank Ramirez will officiate. Burial will follow at West Goshen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be given to Elkhart Valley Church of the Brethren.