Anna E. Buettner

Anna E. Buettner, 87, of Van Wert, died at 2:03 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

She was born March 23, 1926, in Van Wert, the son of the late William Henry and Ernestine “Tena” (BeVard) Wilkin. On January 19, 1946, she married Donald J. Buettner, who preceded her in death on July 10, 2003.

Survivors include two daughters, Jane (Jeff) Maus of Van Wert and Sherry Buettner of Lima; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Two brothers, Charles Sylvester Wilkin and John William Wilkin; and a sister, Ruby G. Rager, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, June 28, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert, with the Rev. Mark Fuerstenau officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery in rural Van Wert County.

Calling hours are from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, and an hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial: Middle Point United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be sent to www.cowanfuneralhome.com.