Audra Helen Blattel, 83, of Lebanon, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Lebanon.
She was born March 17, 1937, in Lebanon, Mo. to James Harold and Margaret Satterfield Eslinger.
On May 19, 1956, she married John Durham and on Oct. 20, 1990, she married Howard Blattel.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Maggie Eslinger; one brother, Hershel Eslinger; her first husband John Durham on Feb. 16, 1988, and her second husband Howard Blattel on Sept. 19, 2004.
Audra spent her childhood in Lebanon. She was a devoted homemaker and always put the needs of her family first. During the holidays, she worked at Price Cutter in the produce department.
She had an unwavering spirituality and taught her family the importance of being true to the teachings of Jesus.
Survivors include one daughter, Donna Pfannenstiel and her husband Bill; two sisters, Colleen Waterman and her husband Larry and Barbara Phillips and her husband David; one granddaughter, Erica McKimmey and her husband Karl, and one great-grandson, Caleb McKimmey, all of Lebanon; other relatives and many friends.
A graveside service and burial for Audra Helen Blattel will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at Lebanon Cemetery, under the direction of Shadel’s Colonial Chapel of Lebanon. There is no scheduled visitation. To sign the guestbook online please visit shadelscolonialchapel.com. Under the guidelines of the CDC and the state of Missouri, the staff at Shadel’s Colonial Chapel ask that you observe social distancing and proper hygiene. Please also wear masks. Those guidelines will be monitored during this time to accommodate the family and their wishes. Memorials have been suggested to St. Joseph Indian School or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Donations can be left at or mailed to Shadel’s Colonial Chapel, 1001 N. Lynn or P.O. Box 948, Lebanon, Mo. 65536.
