Miriam E. Fauser

1915 - 2012

Miriam E. Fauser, 96, of Bucyrus, died Monday, March 12, 2012 at Maplecrest Assisted Living.
She was born March 30, 1915 in Crawford County to the late C. Arthur and Ida Maude (Phillips) Gearhart. Miriam graduated from Mt. Zion High School in 1933 and on March 28, 1937 she married Milford F. Fauser. Together they spent 65 years farming, raising a family and enjoying life together.
Miriam was an even tempered and kind hearted lady who understood the meaning of hard work. She helped with every aspect of the farm duties in addition to cooking and baking a fresh pie almost every day for her family. Miriam enjoyed entertaining for friends and family as that often meant some homemade ice cream. For 30 plus years, three days a week, she and her husband danced with the Buckaroos Western Square Dance Club. Miriam also had a strong belief in God and that was displayed through her membership at Woodlawn United Methodist Church and her involvement with the UMW and Builders Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Whetstone Community Club, the Crawford County Homemakers Club and Farm Bureau Council. Miriam's memory will always remain through her sewn and crocheted gifts given to each family member throughout the years. Miriam also enjoyed working in her garden and camping and traveling.
She is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Larry) Young; daughter-in-law, Nancy Fauser, both of Bucyrus; four grandchildren, Kenn Knowlton, Kirk (Julie) Knowlton, Dori (Kevin) Bishop and Steve Fauser; 11 great grandchildren, Kristy, Jonn, Marnie, Josh, Andrew, Claire, Marshall, Kelley, Blaine, Xander and Xara; and would have loved to have met her future great-great grandchild; one sister, Annibel (William) Harper, of Palm Harbor, Fla.; sister-in-law, Margaret Fauser and many nieces and nephews. Also, her second family, the caregivers at Maplecrest who helped Miriam remain young and vibrant. The family is forever grateful for all of your love and care provided to Miriam for the past eight years.
In addition to her parents and husband, Miriam is preceded in death by her son, Lyle Fauser; son-in-law, Donn Knowlton and a sister, Evelyn Sherer.
Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday March 14 at Wise Funeral Service, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday with Pastor James Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in Whetstone Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Woodlawn UMC, Maplecrest, or HomeCare Matters through the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.wisefuneral.com.