Obituary of Jeanine Kachele

Jeanine “Oma” Kachele, of Middletown, NY, formally of Allendale, NJ, born in Dallas, TX on 11/10/1939, would like to let you know that her work here is done. She received a call, a sort of offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with her loving husband “Opa”, who passed away 09/11/2015, as well as, family and friends she has not seen in a long time. Her new mission takes her to a wonderful place where she will be socializing with Opa, playing the piano, singing, and playing bridge to her heart’s content. Music, laughter and love are guaranteed. Food is delicious and you never gain an ounce. She left detailed instructions for her children to celebrate her mission here, which has now been completed. Low adherence to this instruction will not be tolerated. Daughter of the late, Harald Lindblad and Faye Clough. Jeanine grew up in Chicago where she met her charismatic husband Gene, even though he grew up on the “wrong” side of town. Jeanine was a legal secretary, notary and retired as Vice President of Lakeview Savings in Ramsey, NJ. She and Gene raised their 4 children in Allendale, NJ. They retired to Middletown, NY in 2008. Mrs. Kachele is survived by her children; Eugene Paul (Sharon) Kachele; Karen (Andy) Emery; Harald (Maureen) Kachele; Diana (Dan) Roberts; and, Martha , who joined our family as an adult, (Jaime) Cardenas; her grandchildren: Zachary, Mitchell, Kathleen, Gene Jr., Liam, Julian, Gabriela, Brian, Drew, Alex, Ryan and Logan and her two great grandchildren, Eamon & Erin. Also surviving is her sister, Barbara June Lindblad. We want to let her know that she did a great job and wish her a safe journey. We will remember her smile, her warmth, her energy, her love for life, faith, family, friends and fun. She worked very hard all her life, up until the very end. She made a difference in the lives of many. We invite you to join us and celebrate together. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 21, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. A Service of Celebration and Memory will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 10:30 am at the Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church, 318 W. Saddle River Rd. Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Bergen Highlands United Methodist Church, 318 W. Saddle River Rd. Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 or Valley Hospital Foundation, Valley Hospice, 223 North Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood NJ 07450