Margaret Call Erbe, 83, passed away on Monday, October. Born on July 1, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Merner and Lois (née Bennett) Call, she showcased remarkable talent and energy from a young age.
Her accomplishments include being a concert pianist in a professional orchestra as a child. Her passions for music, science, and spirituality defined her life. Margaret held a bachelor's degree in Music History, an associate degree in Chemistry, and a master's degree in Divinity, earned across three decades while raising her 10 children.
She had diverse careers as a pianist, piano teacher, chemist, and manufacturing supervisor before attending seminary and serving as a pastor in the United Methodist Church. Those who knew her described Margaret as outgoing, loving, and intense, with a flair for color that lit up any room she entered.
She loved the brightness of color and lit up a room when she entered.
Author's summary: Margaret Call Erbe, a multifaceted individual, left a lasting impact.