WEST ALEXANDRIA — Lorene M. Halsey, 95, of West Alexandria, passed away on Monday, Oct 2, 2023, at her residence.
She was born May 14, 1928, in Toledo, to the late Albert and Mabel Goedert. Lorene graduated from Euclid School of Practical Nursing. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Ingomar; enjoyed trail walking and birdwatching; and volunteered at the West Alexandria Food Bank. She dearly loved her family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George W. Halsey; daughter and son-in-law Kathy and John Ludwig; sister Doris Burkett; and brothers Kenny Goedert and Donald Goedert.
She is survived by her son Robert (Kathy) Halsey; daughter Becky Wilder; six grandchildren: Janette (Scott) Hittle, Erin Sunshine, Megan (Dan) Roth, Tara (Jeff) Lay, Sonja Halsey and Charlotte (Patrick) Clunis; nine great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 3 p.m. until time of memorial service at 4:30 p.m. at the St. John Lutheran Church Ingomar, 2139 Enterprise Road, West Alexandria.
A private interment will be held at the convenience of the family at Fairview Cemetery in West Alexandria. Gard Funeral Home & Cremation Services, West Alexandria are assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to Meals on Wheels, ℅ the Preble County Council on Aging, 800 St. Clair Street, Eaton, OH 45320 or St. John Lutheran Church Ingomar.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.
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Bea Ecklund
February 13, 2026
She was a really good friend and was always happy and cheerful.
Diana Frye
October 8, 2023
I´m a friend from Trinity in Dayton on North Main st. I remember the Sunday morning breakfasts before church with the Pecks, the Machs and the Frye´s. Several have passed on. Renee outlived Walt and Tom. Miss my Trinity friends.
Diana Frye
Carol & Tom Hake
October 4, 2023
Renie was such an amazing person. She loved life and her family. She was a true gem and will be missed.
Andrea Ferrenberg
October 2, 2023
A wonderful lady I always considered my grandma too. She will be misses
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