The Memorial Service for Irma Birdsall, age 99 of New Leipzig, will be held at 10:30am, Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Leipzig. The Family will greet friends one hour prior to services at the church. Pastor John Amundson will officiate and inurnment will take place at the Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery.

Attending the guest book will be Codi Yokom, Beth Lang, and Tara Rosh.  Urnbearers are Andrew Lehr, Darcy Lehr, and Robert Lehr.  The violinist is Bill Eisenbarth, soloist is Shirley Privrasky, pianist is Jodi Wolf, reading the scripture is Myrna Schedel, and reading the obituary is Brandt Gaugler.

Irma (Eisenbarth) Birdsall was born April 7, 1919 to Edward and Rachel (Boettcher) Eisenbarth. She attended elementary school in Lorin Township and graduated from Elgin High School. She attended Dickinson State Teachers College and taught country schools in Grant County.

Irma was united in marriage to Robert Lewis Birdsall on March 8, 1943. They resided on the Lazy S Ranch all of their married life of 38 years. Two children were born to complete their family; Daryl and June LaRue. Irma was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and a charter member of the American Legion Auxillary since 1948. She and Bobbie enjoyed traveling. Irma spent countless hours on community projects. She wrote and directed many Octoberfest productions. She shared her artistic abilities through painting and calligraphy.

Irma went to her Heavenly Home on June 17, 2018 at the age of 99 years.

Survivors include Daryl (Gladys) Birdsall of New Leipzig, June (Mark) Lehr of Bismarck, seven grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren by whom she is remembered as "Oma." She is also survived by three godsons; Don Eisenbarth, Perry Eisenbarth, and Brandt Gaugler; two sisters-in-law; Evelyn Eisenbarth and Mary Ann Eisenbarth; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death are her husband Bobbie, parents, sister Edna Gaugler, brothers Richard, Arthur, Bill, Otto and Henry.