Mildred B. Auernhamer

Frankenmuth, MI

Mildred "Millie" Barbara Auernhamer, 90, fell asleep in Jesus' arms on January 16, 2020 to live eternally with Him in His heavenly home. Millie was born in Frankenmuth, Michigan on August 12, 1929, the first-born daughter of the late Edwin and Edna Loesel. She married Ruben R. Auernhamer of Richville, her husband of 69 years, on October 14, 1950. Together they raised 6 children, David (Betty) Auernhamer, Rev. Mark (Nola) Auernhamer, Heidi (Donald) Thorsen, Steven (Lisa) Auernhamer, Mary (David) Smith, John (Carrie) Auernhamer. Known lovingly as "Omi" to her 21 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, she treasured each child and shared eagerly the love of Jesus and the blessing of family. Millie is survived by her husband Ruben, their children, grandchildren, and great-grand children, sister Leona (Vernon) Guenther, brother-in-law Howard (Edith) Auernhamer, sister-in-law Nancy (Glenn/Bob) Auernhamer Klopf, brother-in-law John (Ellie) MacKenzie, and many nieces and nephews. Millie has reunited in heaven with her parents, sisters Arlene (Jack) Buchinger, Ellie (Art/John) Gohlke MacKenzie, and her other brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Millie was a member of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church and, together with her husband, served and supported a wide variety of local, national, and international ministries. They both felt a strong calling to offer support to anyone in need and Millie spent much of her golden years assisting with driving, delivering home grown produce, and ministering to individuals far and wide.

Millie will be lovingly remembered for her strong commitment to faith and family. She dedicated her life to nurturing family relationships and traditions. Bringing family together always gave her great joy. As the family grew, many summers were spent in week long gatherings for fun, laughter, and fellowship on the shores of Lake Michigan at Camp Arcadia. During these treasured weeks, all were able to share, grow, and celebrate God's bountiful blessings. In addition, Millie had a passionate love of nature and all things natural. She tenderly nurtured plants through 70+ years of vegetable and flower gardening and tending to decorative indoor and outdoor plants. Through her appreciation for birds, wildflowers, or grains of the field, Millie always found opportunities to share and celebrate her faith.

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 10:15 a.m. at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. and 11:00 a.m. at St. Lorenz Lutheran Church. Burial will take place between services in St. Lorenz Lutheran Cemetery. Millie's family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, to honor the memory of Millie's life, please consider donating to Camp Arcadia, Youth Haven Ranch, any ministry of St. Lorenz Lutheran Church or School, or a Christian ministry of your choice.