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Jan Eshler Obituary
Jan was born on February 1, 1950, in Bath, Ohio, to the late Estel and Opal (Crider) Robinson and lived most of her life in the Sterling area. She graduated from Norwayne High School in the class of 1968 and went on to attend Wooster Business College.
She married Denny Eshler on December 27, 1969, in Sterling and they have been happily married for 56 years.
She operated Imprinted Sportswear "Expressions" in Wooster for several years, taught water aerobics and worked at greenhouses, retiring in 2000.
Jan enjoyed getting her hands in the dirt and gardening and planting. She loved her 33 trips to Aruba with Denny where they met lifelong friends from Switzerland. She also liked to read, work on crossword puzzles, listen to music, sew and cross-stitch.
Surviving is her loving husband, Denny; daughter, Keri (Todd) Berger; son, Jared (Heather Garrison) Eshler; grandchildren, Dylan Eshler, Kirsten Eshler, Derek Berger and Kendra Berger.
She was preceded in death by her father, Estel H. Robinson; mother, Opal Robinson; sister, Frances S. Rastorfer; and brothers, Stan and Buster Robinson.
There will be no services and cremation will take place.
Memorials may be made to Ohio's LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Auble-Gillman Funeral Home in Rittman is handling the arrangements. Online registry and expressions of condolence may be made at www.aublefuneralhomes.com.
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Kristy Renner
Yesterday
Jan is dearly loved and sadly missed. I have so many fond memories talking and laughing with her. May her passing be swift and her soul be cherished. My heart goes out to Denny, Keri, and Jared. May God and peace be with Jan and her family.
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Ken Troxel
February 12, 2026
Our most sincere condolences.
Lorie, Ken and Miss Bella.
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February 12, 2026
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