Erma J. Bauer

Erma J. Bauer, age 95, of Montpelier, passed away at CHP Hospice Center in Defiance, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. She was a homemaker who raised four children and worked alongside her husband on their farm. Erma was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Edon, and enjoyed crocheting, jig-saw puzzles, reading and watching the Ohio State Buckeyes and Detroit Tigers games.

Erma J. Bauer was born on May 12, 1929, in Kunkle, the daughter of Alva J. and Vera M. (Warner) Oxender. She graduated from Kunkle High School. Erma married William S. Bauer on Nov. 21, 1948, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Edon and he preceded her in death on June 5, 2018.

Surviving are her children, Rodney (Sue) Bauer, of Bryan, Diane (Denny) Heiney of Montpelier, and Steve (Kathi) Bauer also of Montpelier; a son-in-law, Butch Woolace of Bryan; a sister-in-law, Lucy Bauer, Edon; 14 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Vickie Woolace; one great-grandson, Seth Muehlfeld; sisters, Donna Beck and Betty Esterline; and brothers, Leslie, Leo and Russell Oxender.

Private family funeral services will be held at the Krill Funeral Home, 204 W. Indiana St., Edon with Deacon Jean Wise officiating. She will be laid to rest at Edon Cemetery next to her husband.

Memorials are requested to St. Peter's Lutheran Church or Relay For Life -"Viva Vickie."

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