Nancy Edinger

Nancy Edinger, 76, of Van Wert, passed away at 11:57 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2013, at her home.

She was born August 14, 1937, in Ironton, the daughter of the late Rev. Robert Louis and Mildred Alice (Holmes) King. On December 30, 1956, she married Robert H. Edinger, who survives.

Other family members who survive include a daughter, Debra Sue (Randy) Ruhl of Nolanville, Texas; two sons, Joseph Robert (Susan) Edinger of Millersburg and John Howard (Sharon) Edinger of Delphos; eight grandchildren, Douglas (Sara) Ruhl, David (Olivia) Edinger, Joel Edinger, Joy Edinger, Emily and Darren Edinger; two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Benjamin Ruhl (with a great-granddaughter, Lydia, to be born in March); and one sister, Mary Ann Mihm of Van Wert.

Three brothers, Roy, Gene and David; and one sister, Freda, also preceded her in death.

Nancy was a graduate of Bluffton High School and attended Bluffton College. She was a retired special needs aide at Van Wert City Schools and a member of First United Brethren In Christ Church in Van Wert and its Ladies Aid Society.

Nancy had a Christian service heart, which was witnessed by her generosity to others. She was an example of love and motherhood to her friends and family. She will be sorely missed by all.

She was an active member of her church and involved in its organizations and youth projects. She loved her family and being an American. She made several blankets and heating pads for service families that were left at home following their service member’s deployment. Her priorities were family, friends and Christmas. One of her great joys was being Mrs. Claus during the Christmas season, and she loved visiting homes and organizations during the holidays.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 23, at First United Brethren in Christ Church in Van Wert, with Pastor Jody Harr officiating. Interment will follow at a later date at Maple Grove Cemetery in Bluffton.

Calling hours are from 9-11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Preferred memorials: First United Brethren in Christ Church in Van Wert.

Arrangements were handled by Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert.