Carol Breitigam Obituary

Carol Ann (Inbody) Breitigam

Carol Ann (Inbody) Breitigam peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Blanchard Valley Hospital. She was born August 9, 1942, in Bluffton, to Cleo (Nick) and Gladys (Boehm) Inbody.

She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera, where she was a lifelong member. She taught Sunday School, accompanied the Junior Choir and served on church council as financial secretary.

She married Charles Breitigam November 19, 1961, and they enjoyed nearly 64 years of wedded bliss.

Carol is survived by her husband, Charlie; and their three children, Jeffrey Breitigam, Julie Breitigam and Jackie (David) Bayer, all of Findlay. She was also blessed with three grandchildren, Riley Bayer (Michael Neumaier) of Columbus, Mitchell Bayer of Los Angeles, California, and Hannah (Jeremiah) Burden of Delaware, Ohio. Carol also had one great-granddaughter, Eleanor Neumaier, who was the light of her life. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving brother, Gerald Inbody.

Carol graduated from Arlington High School in 1960 and began working at Marathon in Findlay. She then worked at Theatrical Accessories and retired after 25 years at Cooper Tire, but continued working a few days a week even after retirement. Her passion was her family, especially feeding them. Her family is blessed to have compiled a cookbook of "Grandma's Favorites", so that her food will be enjoyed for many years to come.

Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, August 25, 2025, at St. Paul Church, 9340 TR 32, Jenera. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at the church with visitation from 10-11 a.m. prior to service.

Memorials can be made to Arlington Athletic Boosters and/or Arlington Music Boosters.

Condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.

CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington, is assisting family with arrangements.