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Pauline Muriel Etzler

Pauline Muriel Etzler, 86, of Van Wert, died at 10:54 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2015, at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born October 2, 1928, in rural Convoy, the daughter of Herman and Muriel E. (Scaer) Etzler, who both preceded her in death.

Survivors include a sister, Donna Mae Etzler of Van Wert; and several nieces and nephews.

A brother, Marvin C. Etzler; and two sisters, Margaret Bieberich and Dorothy Korte, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, January 12, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Convoy, with the Rev. Michael Saylor officiating. Burial will be in Redeemer Cemetery in Convoy.

Calling hours are from 1-2 p.m. Monday at the church.

Preferred memorials: “The Lutheran Hour of Worship” or Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Arrangements were handled by Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.alspachgearhart.com.

POSTED: 01/09/15 at 6:37 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries