Isabelle Treue (Teacher)

Isabelle Treue

by Robert Bluman (CW Class of ’73)
Isabelle Treue was and still is a guiding force and an angel in my life. My parents were Holocaust survivors; and when they arrived in Dayton, Ohio (c. 1952), as broken down souls, a welcoming committee assembled by the YMCA greeted them. Isabelle was a part of that group. Additionally, my father was a chemical engineer employed at the old Dayton Rubber plant (later Dayton Tire and Rubber) on Riverview Avenue where Mrs. Treue’s husband, Robert, was also employed. Bob Treue was my Dad's boss. My sister, Lillian Bluman (CW class of 1971) and I both had Isabelle as our English teacher.

Mrs. Treue was a member of "The Church of Religious Science" (not to be confused with the Christian Scientist religion which often opposes forms of medical intervention).The Church of Religious Science promotes practical and spiritual teachings and is a metaphysical foundation religion with many applications to everyday life and its challenges. Her familiar saying, "Only good can come your way" (also in her obituary) is a testimony to this incredible human being.

Isabelle’s legacy includes rescuing high school kids who needed a reprieve from their own home lives. Kathy LeVesconte told me in 1970 how Mrs. Treue welcomed her into her home when she needed a change from living with her folks. Remember how turbulent the late 1960s were?

Isabelle lived into her 90s in the same house on Philadelphia Drive where she had lived for almost 60 years--a home decorated with antiques and family pictures. Until shortly before Mrs. Treue passed away, I often exchanged holiday cards with her, and I still treasure each and every card from her. The memory of this special woman is a blessing.

To see a larger image of Mrs. Treue’s obituary, click on the following link:

https://cwhs1964.wixsite.com/in-memoriam/set/154fe812-ae1f-46cf-a3e6-8e666550ab18?pgid=keymtvj9-1f5ef28c-c4df-443c-887d-197dd313773e