Helen M. (Ketner) Watkins' Obituary
Helen Watkins Obituary
Pandora, Ohio Helen M. Watkins, 95, died at 7:36 a.m., Sunday, April 1, 2018, at Bluffton Hospital. She was born on September 20, 1922, near Columbus Grove, to Walter and Opal (Sharp) Ketner. They preceded her in death. On October 9, 1942, she married Byron E. Watkins, who preceded in death, December 14, 2002. Helen is survived two sons, Jerry B. (Susan) Watkins and William D. (Louise) Watkins; two daughters, Wynona M. Wilhelm and Nita S. (Jeff) Hashbarger; nine grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and one sister in-law, Isabella Watkins. She was preceded in death by one son in-law, Dan Wilhelm. Helen was a graduate of Columbus Grove High School, class of 1940. She was a homemaker and had worked for the Triplett Corporation, formerly in Bluffton, and was a volunteer fund raiser for Bluffton Hospital, for it's mid 60's building campaign. She worked for the fund raising office at Bluffton College in the late 60's for the construction of Marbeck Center. Helen enjoyed her gardening and working around the house and yard. She was proud of and so very much enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will begin at 12:00p.m., Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove. Pastor Duane Kemerley will officiate with burial to follow in Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., prior to time of the service at Hartman Sons Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Hospice of Bluffton Hospital, Pandora Methodist Church or Maple Crest Assisted Living. Online condolences may be expressed at hartmansonsfuneralhome.com.
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