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Anna Yahl Oetzel, 85 years, departed this life on Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert, OH. She was born to Elizabeth (Geib) Yahl and Louis Yahl July 1, 1913 in St. Mary's, OH. She married Ransom S. Oetzel June 11, 1939 and he predeceased her in 1993. She had been a resident of Van Wert, OH since 1939. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Vernon, Raymond, Carl, L. Frederick and Walter Yahl. She is survived by sons, Rodger (Jeannette) Oetzel and grandchildren, Susanne, Stephen and Scott of Albuquerque, and Terrell (Beverly) Oetzel, East Lansing, MI and granddaughter, Jennifer Lynn of Washington, DC. Also surviving are brothers-in-law, Robert (Norma) Oetzel, So. Amhert, OH and Paul Roeser, Encinitas, CA; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Ann graduated from St. Mary's, OH Memorial High School in 1931. In 1936 she received a Bachelor of Arts and in 1937 a Bachelor of Music degree from Western College for Women, Oxford, OH."Annie", as many of her students knew her, taught choral music in Sandusky, Van Wert County Schools and Delphos Jefferson High School, retiring in 1970. She truly loved teaching, mentoring and the experiences of working with young people. It was a joy to be a participant in any musical endeavor she undertook. She was church organist and choral director for St. Mark's Lutheran Church, as well as First Presbyterian Church, Van Wert, OH. Ann was a 50 year member of AAUW, Van Wert Woman's Club and YWCA. She was a member of Hospital Group TWIG II, Ruth Esther Circle of First Presbyterian Church, a former member of Willow Bend Country Club, Van Wert, OH. She also was a member of Western College for Women Alumni Assoc., celebrating her 60th Alumni Reunion with her class of 1997. Over the past 25 years Ann (with her husband) traveled to many parts of the world often participating in various musical events."Annie" was a wonderful mother and grandmother always taking time, loving and teaching by example. The family wishes to thank all of the staff at Vancrest Health Care Center for their care and love. Also thank you to special neighbors, Ernie and Carolyn Miller, Susan and Roger Darrah, and many wonderful friends who genuinely loved and cared about her at the end. Religious services will be conducted by the Rev. Edward Jillson at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 27, 1999, at the Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, OH, with interment at Woodland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 26. Memorials may be directed to First Presbyterian Church and YWCA, Van Wert, OH.
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