Obituary

Nadine Ruth (Eske) Mong (1931 - 2015)

Obituary

Nadine Ruth Mong, 83, passed away Feb. 13, 2015, in Tulsa, Okla.

Nadine was born Oct. 11, 1931, in Milwaukee, Wis., to the Rev. Emil and Emma Eske. She attended Wartburg College in Waverly and graduated from Wisconsin State College in Milwaukee. She taught kindergarten at St. Paul's Lutheran School in Waverly. She met and later married Robert C. Mong on June 9, 1956. They lived in Waverly several years. For decades after, the family visited Robert's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Mong, sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Schield in Waverly. She raised two daughters, Lisa and Lori. The family followed Robert's career around the farm belt, living in Waverly, Newton, Kan., Itasca, Ill., and North Manchester, Ind.

Nadine was gifted with many creative talents. She loved music, singing in many church choirs and choruses. She and Robert performed many piano-violin duets together. She was a talented watercolor artist. Her decorating creativity graced each of the family homes. She spent many years volunteering for the American Cancer Society and Meals on Wheels. She received greatest meaning from her 14 years of group leadership with Bible Study Fellowship International.

Nadine and Robert retired in Bella Vista, Ark., followed by living in Wichita, Kan., and finally Tulsa.

Nadine is survived by her husband, Robert, of Tulsa, daughters Lisa Sifuentes, of Bixby, Okla., and Lori Saas, of Tulsa, and two sisters, Dorothy Fletcher and Bernice Langholz. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her grandson Andrew Saas.

Cremation and funeral services took place Feb. 21, 2015, in Tulsa. Internment services will be October 29, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Harlington Cemetery in Waverly.