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Brenda Kowalski Obituary
Brenda J. (Powell) Kowalski, 72, of Findlay, peacefully drifted into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at Brookdale Assisted Living, Bowling Green.
She was born March 18, 1950, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to John and Betty (Himes) Powell.
Brenda was a 1968 graduate of Kenton High School. She started working for Marathon Oil Company in the credit card department June 18, 1973, and retired after over 29 years of service. She enjoyed reading, traveling, and spending time with her grandsons and attending their various events.
Brenda is survived by her two children, Theresa M. Kowalski (Jeremy Noel) of Arcadia and Timothy Kowalski, currently of Seoul, South Korea; and two grandchildren, John M. Kowalski and Jaston D. Kowalski, both of Bluffton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Kevin Powell; and companion of many years, James "Jumbo" Schlueter.
Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023, and 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay, (419-422-1500). Brenda's funeral will be 12 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Klausing officiating. Burial will follow at New Maplewood Cemetery, North Baltimore.
Memorial contributions in Brenda's name may be made to Bridge Home Health & Hospice, 15100 Birchaven Lane, Findlay, Ohio, 45840, or American Red Cross, 125 Fair St., Findlay, Ohio, 45840.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.huffordfh.com.
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