Charlotte E. Grode Steehler, 93 of Erie passed away peacefully at home Sunday July 4, 2010.

She was born in Erie November 12, 1916 a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Grode. Charlotte was the cornerstone of her family and served as the Matriarch of the family.

Charlotte was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church, and was an avid doll collector and was a member of the Presque Isle Doll club for decades. She was also a member of the Women's Auxiliary Club and served on many boards for the organization. She was also one of the longest standing members of the Frontier Neighborhood Association. The neighborhood would lovingly refer to her as Grandma Steehler. Charlotte was an excellent baker and her chocolate pound cake became a staple at parties and very popular throughout the community. She will be immeasurably missed by many but especially by her family who loved her dearly and will keep her memory alive.
Charlotte was the tough cookie and the eternal optimist, which was only one of her many endearing qualities. She looked forward to her regular Friday night card games with her family where she would frequently win. She led by example and would never let an opportunity pass to have a good laugh at her own expense. She was fiercely dedicated to her family and was very protective of them. We have lost our angel. You were our angel on earth and will remain our angel in heaven. Please watch over our family and let us know how we our doing from time to time.
She was preceded in death by her Husband Dr. W.W. Steehler D.O., her daughter Susan E. Tidmore and her great grandson David Migdal.
Survivors include her daughter Jane Esper and her husband Dr. James Esper, D.O., her son Dr. Kirk Steehler, D.O. and his partner Dr. Roseanne Palermo, Her son in law Robert Tidmore and his wife Linda, and a daughter in law Cosette Steehler all of Erie. She is also survived by her brother and sister in law John and Dorothy Grode. 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews survive.

Friends are invited to call at the Brugger Home For Funerals 1595 West 38th St. Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Services will be held there Thursday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Karen Lundwall of St. Matthews Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Wallace and Charlotte Steehler Medical Library c/o
Millcreek Community Hospital 5515 Peach St. Erie, 16509.