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Grace Messmer Obituary
Grace Lynette Messmer, 87, of Wharton, passed away Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, surrounded by her family at Fox Run Manor.
She was born Aug. 10, 1935, in Wharton, to Wayne I. and R. Opal (Price) Cole. Grace married Earl Junior Messmer on Aug. 18, 1951, and he preceded her in death July 11, 2013.
Grace is survived by a son, Jack (Pam) Messmer of Forest; three daughters, Jenny (Leroy) Clark of Carey, Judy (Grant) Yeater of Carey, and Jody (Jim) Bowman of Edison; 13 grandchildren, Keith (Christa) Messmer, Kevin (Valerie) Messmer, Kasey Messmer, Alissa (Brett) Farmer, Andrea (Adam) Shoop, Kyle (Krista) Clark, Brandi (Nick) Miller, Brooke (John) Greathouse, Amy (Todd) Puckett, Kara (Chad) Mowery, Andrew (Shelby) Yeater, Conrad (Melissa) Bowman, and Tiffany (Brandon) Wilson; 26 great-grandchildren, Justine, Collin, and Kaitlyn Messmer, Taylor, Brenna, and Addie Farmer, Evan and Cade McDaniel, Henley and Aria Shoop, Tyler, Hayden, Logan, Karsyn, Kyzer, Kolt, and Karter Clark, Trey and Aliyah Greathouse, Bryce and Kalen Puckett, Koen, and Cwyn Mowery, and Peyton, Kendall, and Austin Bowman; and sister, Connie (Greg) Swartz of Tiffin.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, Jim Messmer; and grandchild, Cory Kiehne.
Grace worked at Chief Dairy in Upper Sandusky. She was a cook and custodian for Riverdale Schools for 20 years. Grace was active life member of Wharton United Methodist Church and belonged to the church ladies group. She was a Brownie Leader, Club Scout Den Mother, and 4-H Advisor. Grace enjoyed camping, reading, and watching television. She and her husband were avid fans of Riverdale Falcons and The Ohio State Buckeyes.
Visitation will be 12-2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, at Bringman Clark Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky.
Grace's funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, at the funeral home with Pastor Betsy Bowen officiating. Burial will follow at Wharton Richland Union Cemetery, Wharton.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riverdale Athletic Department, Wharton United Methodist Church, or charity of the donor's choice in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home, 226 E. Wyandot Ave., Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.
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Ann
October 29, 2022
It was such a blessing to have a hand in caring for he. Such a beautiful soul.
Bill Messmer
October 22, 2022
This is Billy Messmer rest in peace aunt Grace I really enjoyed working with you at the chief Dairy you are definitely one of a kind kind sweet and you will be greatly missed Love and prayers for all the children grandchildren great grandchildren
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