Sue A. Echler

Sue A. Echler, age 89, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at her home. She retired from Spangler Candy Company with 42 years of service. Sue was one of the original 12 EMTs when Williams County started EMS coverage. She was also a member of the Bryan Eagles and Moose Auxiliary. Sue enjoyed hobbies including knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross-stitch, decorating cakes and gardening.

Sue was born Jan. 4, 1935 in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of H. Quinn and Zelda S. (Dauber) Thiel. She was a 1953 graduate of Bryan High School. She married Raymond J. Echler on Dec. 5, 1953 in Angola, Indiana and he survives.

Sue is also survived by her children, Chris Echler, Joe (Janice) Echler and Tracy (Clay) Holabird, all of Bryan; five grandchildren, Trevor (Heather) Marzolf, of Kenova, West Virginia, Darby (Chad) Hildebrandt, of Bryan, Kacee (Brendon Abbott) Echler, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Jimmy Proxmire and Jamie Proxmire, both of Bryan; and five great-grandchildren, Finley Davis, Izabella and Zephyrus Lewis and Cole and Blake Marzolf. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Terry Joe Echler and sisters, Jackie Miller and Nancy Riddle.

Visitation will be held Friday, April 5 from 10-11 a.m. at Krill Funeral Home, 860 W. Mulberry St., Bryan followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. with Pastor Steve Rath officiating. Burial will follow at Shiffler Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Cancer Assistance of Williams County or the Williams County Humane Society. Condolences may be sent to and the online register may be signed at http://www.krillfuneralservice.com.