 1918 - 2004 (86 years)
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| Name |
Earl Adam Eisler |
| Birth |
23 Mar 1918 |
Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Death |
18 Apr 2004 |
Finzel, Garrett County, Maryland |
| Notes |
- FINZEL - Earl Adam 'Slim' Eisler, 86, of 77 Sampson Rock Road, Frostburg, went home with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 18, 2004. He died at home surrounded by people who loved him. Born in Finzel, on March 23, 1918, he was the youngest child of the late John Adam and Hylie (Winebrenner) Clark Eisler. He was also preceded in death by seven sisters; 10 brothers; and one granddaughter. He got his first job at the age of nine hauling rocks to clear the way for the building of the Finzel Road. When he got older, he worked in the coal mines and later for his sister Elsie Lotz at Frostburg Meats. For years he sold Rawleigh Products door-to-door. He eventually became an employee of the Celanese Amcelle Plant and was retired from there. Dad, Pappap, Pappy enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching baseball games, and working crypto quotes, but his passion was bluegrass music. At the age of eight he began teaching himself how to play various instruments including the piano, harmonica, guitar, banjo, and mandolin but he became 'master of the fiddle.' He played entirely by ear and it was said by more than one person that no one could play the 'Orange Blossom Special' like he did. He won several fiddling contests and even judged a few. Being 6'3" and slender earned him the knick name 'Mountain City Slim' and over the years he played in several bands including The Mountain City Ramblers, Dusty Shaver's Gospel Singers and Appalachian Bluegrass to name a few. In the early years he played for round and square dances all around the area and could be heard on live radio broadcasts. In the later years he entertained children at the Outdoor School in Pleasant Valley and played at several nursing homes and churches, he also performed for the Governor at Rocky Gap State Park. He wrote, sang, and played the fiddle on an original song called 'Garrett County Home' in tribute to the place where he lived his entire life. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was quite witty. He also created and performed a comedy routine in which he portrayed a character he called 'Zookie'. His talents were limitless. He cut down the trees and built his own home. He loved to work with his hands and he called it 'tinkering around'. He was extremely creative and truly could make something out of nothing. He worked on everything from broken handles to lawn mowers and his skills at mending were summed up by his grandchildren, when as one stood crying over a broken toy, her brother comforted her by saying, 'Don't cry, Pappap can fix anything.' And it was a rare occurrence when he couldn't. He is survived by three loving daughters, Helen Pauline 'Pommy' Keister and husband Bob, Oldtown, E. Loretta 'Letty' Minnick and husband Bob, Finzel, and Eileen Frances 'Leenie' Ewing and husband Kenny with whom he resided; a special granddaughter, Missy Ramhoff, whom he helped to raise; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; faithful companion and wonderful friend 'Alda' with whom he shared many memories; several nieces and nephews; and his former wife Helen (Minnick) Brode and her son, a special friend Raymond 'Butch' Brode. Earl's friends number too many to count. They visited and called to inquire about him, sent cards, and kept him in their prayers. He was also blessed to receive care and comfort from the Garrett Co. Home Health Care Team and Hospice of Garrett Co. They became quite a part of his life and he looked forward to their visits. Friends and family will be received at the Durst Funeral Home, P.A., 57 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Pocahontas Road, of which he was a member, on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Dan Agnew officiating. His body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Emmanuel Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Greg Keister, Scott Keister, Travis Keister, David Blahut, Adam Campbell, and special friend Butch Brode. What wonderful memories he has left with us. He was the most precious man God ever made, and even though he is playing his fiddle in heaven now, he will be sadly, sadly missed by all who knew him. Memorial contributions may be made in Earl's name to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 29 Pocahontas Road, Frostburg, MD.
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| Person ID |
I52066 |
McKenzie Genealogy |
| Last Modified |
29 Oct 2021 |
| Father |
John Adam Eisler, b. 1864 d. 1928, Garrett County, Maryland (Age 64 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Mother |
Hylie Winebrenner, b. Abt 1874, Garrett County, Maryland d. 30 Dec 1962, Frostburg, Allegany County, Maryland (Age ~ 88 years) |
| Relationship |
natural |
| Family ID |
F03884 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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