Velma R. Strahm, 90, of Fostoria, passed away at 2:35 pm Monday September 30, 2019 at The Kobacker House of Columbus.
She was born September 3, 1929 in Fostoria to the late Albert and Veronica (Nick) Zender. She married Lawrence E. “Larry” Strahm on September 11, 1948 at St. Wendelin Catholic Church and he preceded her in death August 16, 1994.
Surviving are three children, Gregory (Tim Luke) Strahm, Florida, Edward L. (Diane) Strahm, Fostoria and Cynthia A. Carter, Columbus; four grandchildren, Sean Carter, Natalie Strahm, Michael Strahm and Jonathan Strahm; and two sisters, Mabel Putnam, Green Springs and Esther Schluttenhofer, Arizona. She was also preceded in death by four sisters, Pearl Thiry, Mildred Hall, Florence Kuhn and Helen Zimmerman; and four brothers, Ralph H., Earl, Woodrow and Gene Zender.
Velma was a homemaker and member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church. She enjoyed singing, listening to music and had sang with the Sweet Adeline’s Barbershop Chorus for many years. She loved Jesus and practiced her faith in daily living.
Visitation is Friday October 4, 2019 from 4-8 pm at HOENING & SON FUNERAL HOME 133 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, OH 44830.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Saturday at St. Wendelin Catholic Church with Rev. Todd Dominique presiding. Burial will follow at St. Wendelin Cemetery. A funeral luncheon will then be served in St. Wendelin Parish Hall.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Wendelin Church or the Alzheimer’s Association in c/o Hoening & Son Funeral 133 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, Ohio 44830..
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Visitation
4
Oct
133 W. Tiffin Street
Fostoria, OH 44830
Mass of Christian Burial
5
Oct
323 N. Wood Street
Fostoria, OH 44830
Rev. Todd Dominique presiding
Burial
5
Oct
765 Van Buren Street
Fostoria, OH 44830
Funeral Lunch & Gathering
5
Oct
323 N. Wood Street
Fostoria, OH 44830
St. Wendelin Parish Hall
