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Janis Bliss-Hiler Obituary
Janis R. Bliss-Hiler, 78, of Defiance, peacefully passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born April 11, 1945, in Napoleon, to Jack and Ruth (Jennings) Bliss. Janis was a 1963 graduate of McClure Damascus High School. She married Norman A. Hiler Sr. on Nov. 2, 1991, who survives. Janis worked at RCA Harris Corp. and retired from H & R Block. She loved her grandchildren and cheering them on at all their events. Janis loved rooting for The Ohio State Buckeyes. Those who knew her know she loved Avon and getting pampered at the spa! Janis was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be incredibly missed by her family and friends.
Janis is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Norman Hiler Sr. of Defiance; children, Troy (Jody) Wise of McComb, Chad (Heidi) Wise of Bluffton, Connie (Damon) Nickells of Blakeslee, and Norm "Tony" (Michelle) Hiler Jr. of Pioneer; 15 grandchildren, Wynter (Mark) Wise of Columbus Grove, Erica (Andy) Birchmeier of Ottawa, Trevor (Rachelle) Roberts of Findlay, Allison (Dakota) Wise, Carli Wise, and Jersey Wise, all of Bluffton, Austin (Ashley) Nickells of Montpelier, Dylan (McKenna) Nickells of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Madison Nickells of Montpelier, Abigail (Cody) Hiler of Edon, Noah Hiler of West Unity, Sasha (Dustin) Sensabaugh of Antwerp, Scarlette (Randall) Slattman of Antwerp, Sabryna (Michael) Allen of Paulding, and Logan (Gabe) Slattman of Napoleon, 25 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Lou Bliss of Napoleon; and nephew, Craig Meyer of Napoleon.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Kenny; and nephew, Andy Mahnke.
Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. Janis' funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at the funeral home with Pastor Rick Stiver officiating. Janis will be laid to rest at Brunersburg Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to ELARA Hospice.
Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.
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