Linda Arleen Donovan's Obituary
Linda A. Donovan, 87, of Columbus Grove, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was born on September 30, 1938, to the late Eldon and Gertrude (Schmiedebusch) Roeder. On October 3, 1959, she married Jacque L. Donovan who preceded her in death.
Linda was heavily involved in 4-H since childhood. She enjoyed bird watching, gardening and puzzles. She cherished her family and pets.
She is also survived by two daughters, Jacqueline Fischbach and Carleen (Robbie) Wray; 4 granddaughters, Amanda, Elizabeth and Pamela Fischbach and Heather (Aaron) McMillen; and two great grandchildren, Haylie and Brayden McMillen; siblings, Blanche McClain and Ronald (Joyce) Roeder; and sister-in-law, Barbara Roeder. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Lee Donovan; a son, Clair Dean Donovan; son in-law, Stephen Fischbach; and siblings, David and Brian Roeder.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Hartman-Rousculp Community Funeral Home, 10879 State Route 12, Columbus Grove with visitation one hour prior (10:00 am - 11:00 am). Chaplin Lyn Loewen officiating. Burial to follow at Truro Cemetery, Columbus Grove. Visitation is 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Hartman-Rousculp Community Funeral Home. Preferred Memorials may be made to the 4-H Camp Palmer, Fayette, Ohio https://www.camppalmer.org/. To share online condolences please visit www.hartmanfunerals.com.
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