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Evelyn J. Effinger

September 5, 1939 - April 29, 2022

Evelyn J. Howard Effinger, age 82, of Evansville, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown Campus. Evelyn was born September 5, 1939 in Evansville to the late Thurman “Bob” and Mildred (Steiger) Merritt. She worked for New Kro Oil Company in Evansville for twenty-six years before retiring as the Human Resources Director at the Evansville Brewing Company after eight years of service. Evelyn was a member of St. James West United Methodist Church and served as the First Lady of the Hadi Shrine in 1993 when her former husband, Wayne Howard was serving as Potentate. Surviving Evelyn are a daughter, Tana (Arvil) Kleitz; a nephew, Rick (Donna) Effinger; three grandchildren, Brian (Sarah) Kleitz, Jason Effinger and Tarah (Neil) Martin; four great grandchildren, Scott, Bryson and Ava Kleitz and Hannah Martin. In addition to her parents, Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of seventeen years, Albert Effinger in 2013 and by a sister, Janice Effinger. Funeral services for Evelyn will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Memorial Park Cemetery chapel, Pastor Beth Ann Cook officiating. Entombment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 AM until service time on Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery chapel. Evelyn’s family would like thank nurse Melissa, nurse Stephen and the staff of Deaconess Unit 5600 for all of their compassionate care and concern. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

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Evelyn J. Howard Effinger, age 82, of Evansville, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022 at Deaconess Hospital Midtown Campus. Evelyn was born September 5, 1939 in Evansville to the late Thurman “Bob” and Mildred (Steiger) Merritt.... View Obituary & Service Information

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