M. Eileen Straach-Lara

M. Eileen Lara, 89, passed away on August 19, 2018 at her Fowler home. She was born on December 10, 1928 in Russell Springs, Kansas to Emil & Lucille (Haddock) Rogge.

Eileen was very involved in the Fowler community. She was City Clerk for many years. She was elected Mayor and served on City Council. As an avid golfer, she was proud to have been involved in turning a dusty patch of prairie into Cottonwood Links Golf Course.

She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Eileen was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority for many years. In addition, she served on the board of Tri-County Housing.

Eileen enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, and going to garage and yard sales. She will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Emil (Mary) Straach of Arvada, CO; daughter, Janessa Straach of Pueblo, CO; sister, Patricia (Bill) Graham of Fowler; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and eight great, great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Lional D. Straach; second husband, Charles Lara; and brother, Emil S. Rogge.

Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 24, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fowler with Reverend Wayne Josephson officiating. Interment will follow at the Fowler Cemetery.

Please, no flowers. In lieu of flowers those wishing to do so may make memorials to Cottonwood Links Golf Couse or Trinity Lutheran Church direct or through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.PeacockFH.com. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.