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Florence Winzeler Obituary
She was in declining health recently, her son Ed said. Still, daughter-in-law Kathy said, "She was cognizant of everything. She lived a really long, full, incredible life."
Mrs. Winzeler retired in the early 1980s. For nearly 20 years, she taught first grade at Waterville Elementary. She liked to teach reading, a skill many children in that era came to first grade without, her son said.
She was well known in the community. Her husband, Charles, was a pharmacist active in Waterville civic affairs. Children and former students felt comfortable enough to drop by
her home for a visit. "Everybody came to the back door, yelled out her name, and walked in," her son said.
She grew up in Rossford's Eagle Point Colony. She was one of eight in the 1933 graduating class of the Smead School for Girls, which for 50 years had educated the daughters of the prominent and the well off. The Smead School, then in the Old West End, closed in spring, 1933, only to reopen in September, 1934, on Reynolds Road as the coeducational
Maumee Valley Country Day School. Smead School alumnae "felt the Smead School was a part of who they were throughout their lives," said Mary Fedderke, a Maumee Valley trustee whose late mother, Alice Carson, also was in that 1933 class. The school now prepares students for a globally connected society, she said, yet "Florence Winzeler represents that there are deep roots that still have meaning to anyone who gets involved in the school."
Mrs. Winzeler received a bachelor of arts degree in English from Oberlin College and a bachelor of science in education from the University of Toledo. She and her husband married April 2, 1947. He died Sept. 17, 1998. Surviving are her daughters, Kathy Skirtich and Barbara Harris; sons, Ed, Mark, and Brian Winzeler; brother, James Oblinger; 14 grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Peinert- Dunn Funeral Home, Waterville, with visitation from 4-8 p.m. Monday.
The family suggests tributes to the Anthony Wayne Alumni Association or the Waterville Historical Society.
Memories and Condolences
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13 Entries
March 2, 2013
Kathy, Chuck and family...I just heard about your beloved Mother, Flo.....what an amazing tribute to an amazing woman......my memories of Flo are all in Wellfleet enjoying the sand and sea......she will be missed......my prayers and love go to you all.
January 18, 2013
Florence will certainly be missed. She was a great friend, neighbor and teacher. Jan and Larry Gardner
Dayle Reed
January 16, 2013
The January entry mentioning Florence as Rob's teacher should have been signed...Jerry and Dayle..our fond memories continue
Bonnie (Ulch) Shue
January 15, 2013
My Mother, Della Rees Ulch was a cousin to Charles. I had the privilege of meeting Florence when she and Chuck visited my parents, Ortes & Della Ulch, in Harrison, Mi. I remember Florence being a fun person to be around. May your family have peace in the middle of this storm. God Bless you all.
January 15, 2013
My name is Jim Berta. I retired from AW 6 years ago. I knew Florence as a younger teacher and a neighbor. She was a wonderful teacher and friend. My deepest sympathy.
John Clement
January 14, 2013
My condolences to all the Oblinger family. Growing up in Eagle Point Colony was a great family community and Flowrence was a part of it
January 14, 2013
Florence shared a birthday with our son,Rob, and she had him as a first grade student years ago.. We frequently remembered those special times. Please accept our sympathy and hoping you are finding comfort with your family and friends.
Charline Welch Kolbe
January 13, 2013
When I arrived at Waterville Elem. to teach second grade many, many years ago, Florence was the first one to greet me. She became a wonderful friend and was one of the nicest people I have ever known. I felt blest to have met her. Sounds like she lived a wonderful life.
David Hilborn
January 13, 2013
So sorry to learn of Florence's passing. Last saw her at a retirement party for a fellow teacher. She hadn't lost her quick sense of humor. She was part of the teaching team when we came to Waterville, and her first graders adored her. She will certainly be missed by her family and grandchildren. We are in Florida for the winter and sorry we cannot attend her services.
Dave and Jamie Hilborn
Wendy Czerwinski
January 12, 2013
To The Winzeler Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Florence. I delivered Mobile Meals to her and she was a joy to stop in and chat with! I was amazed when she told me her age one morning. She was full of life and lots of love. God Bless to your entire family. You have wonderful memories to hold in your heart forever!
chris major
January 12, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to all of you ..she will be greatly missed.. Florence was such a delight to know and love
Squire and Chris
Daniel Jamieson
January 12, 2013
we lived on glenwood right behind robinhood home of dunipace-oblinger.looks like jim and I are only ones left.
January 12, 2013
My Mother Ramona Swanger will miss you dearly Flo. You were a great friend and Teacher to my Husband Tom and I. May god bless your family in this time of sorrow. Your friends the Swanger Family.
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