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Donna Sauder Obituary
Donna Jean Sauder of Archbold, was called by the Lord to her heavenly home on May 8, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born on Oct. 28, 1929, in Bryan to Hal C. and Agnetta (Pollock) Spire.
Donna married Lowell E. Sauder on Aug. 30, 1947. In 1961 they opened Sauder's TV & Appliance where she could always be found helping customers.
Donna's family was her greatest joy and she was always ready to lend a helping hand. She enjoyed crocheting and made countless afghans for family and friends. She also enjoyed word search puzzles and playing dominoes.
She was a member of Archbold Evangelical Church. Each month for many years she looked forward to finishing the edges of the comforters made during Ladies Aid. Following Sunday service, she loved going out to lunch with her friends where she could often be heard saying "extra gravy please."
She is survived by two sons, Lee E. Sauder and Dean (Darlene) Sauder both of Archbold; one daughter, Diane (Joe) Sturdavant of Perrysburg; one daughter-in-law, Donna Sauder of Angola, Indiana; 14 grandchildren; four step grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; nine step great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and former husband, Lowell; daughter, Rosanne Egler; son, Paul R. Sauder; daughter-in-law, Betty Sauder; and son-in-law, Carl Egler; and her siblings, Marseille Beals, Marjorie Schlosser, Darrell Spire and Joyce Waterson.
Donna will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
The family will receive guests from 9-11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 13, at Archbold Evangelical Church, 705 Lafayette St., with a funeral service following at 11 a.m. at Archbold Evangelical Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to WBCL radio station at wbcl.org or to CHP In-Patient Hospice of Defiance, Ohio. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the nurses and staff at CHP for their compassionate care. www.ShortFuneralHome.com
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