Isabell Lucille Spengler

ISABELL L. SPENGLER

Isabell Lucille Spengler, 90, of Swanton passed away peacefully Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2013, at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center following a brief illness. She was born April 9, 1923, in Archbold to the late John and Helen (Krieger) Dominique. She married Wayne Spengler on Dec. 31, 1949, and he preceded her in death on May 9, 1994.

Isabell retired from Clevite-Harris in Napoleon, and was a member of St. Richard Catholic Parish in Swanton. Isabell served as past president of the Swanton American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, where she was a member for several years, and was also a member of the Delta Fraternal Order of Eagles. Isabell enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre, and trying her luck at the casino with friends. She was also known to play the accordion on occasion.

She loved being around her family friends and will be greatly missed. Left to cherish her memory are her children, John (Sandy) Spengler, Jacqueline (Don) Bettinger, and Stephen Spengler; six grandchildren, Kristen (Phil) Rupp, Jeanette (Jim) Smith, Renee (Matt) Myers, Scott (Lisa) Bettinger, Chad (Kristi) Bettinger, and Karla (John) Fisher; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Frank (Janet) Dominique.

Isabell was also preceded in death by an infant son, Gregory; a son, Danny; sisters, Cindy Miller and Betty Mignin; brothers, Louis and Dale Dominique; and baby boy Bettinger.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at Weigel Funeral Home in Swanton, with Father Al Ceranowski officiating. Interment will follow at Swanton Cemetery.

Family and friends may visit 2-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2013, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Swanton American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Gideons International - Fulton County Camp, or Masses at St. Richard Church.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.weigelfuneralhomes.com.