BORN

1931

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home - Perrysburg

222 E South Boundary St

Perrysburg, Ohio

Frances Armbruster Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 16, 2012.

Frances Hope Armbruster, age 80, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away on February 14, 2012 in her home. Frances was born in Toledo, Ohio to Clarence and Janice Slemp. She married Edwin (Buddy) Armbruster on September 29, 1951.
She graduated from Clay High School and attended secretarial school. She loved being a housewife and worked as a retail manager following her husband's death. She volunteered at St. Luke's and was a crossing guard for many years for Fort Meigs School and remembered "her" children with treats on their birthday. She was always ready with a smile and made friends wherever she went. She enjoyed old movies and reading mysteries, but her biggest passion in life was her family. She especially enjoyed having her family together; birthday's, holiday's and special occasions were never forgotten (and with a gentle reminder she made sure no one forgot upcoming important dates.) She treasured going out to breakfast with her life long friends, Betty and Midge, on a weekly basis. She was a long time member of St. Rose Catholic Church in Perrysburg.
She is survived by her sister, Helen Cheatham; her four children, Peggy (Greg) Sova, Ed (Bobby) Armbruster, Joy (Frank) Solomon, and Randy (Christine) Armbruster; seven grandchildren Brett (Desiree) Sova, Lauren Sova, Janiece Armbruster, Caroline Armbruster, Jonathan Solomon, Kevin Armbruster and Ryan Armbruster. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Buddy; sisters, Mary and Betty; and brother, Clarence (Dewey).
Friends will be received from 3-8 P.M.on Friday, February 17, 2012 in the Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary St., Perrysburg, OH (419-874-3133) where a Rosary Service will be at 7:00 P.M.
Prayers will be recited in the funeral home at 10 A.M. on Saturday, February 18, 2012 followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. in St. Rose Church
with burial in St. Rose Cemetery. Memorials may be made in the form of contributions to St. Rose Church or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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February 20, 2012

Renee Sova-Bailey

Peggy, Joy, Eddie, and. Randy I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was one in a million. Thank you for sharing her with all of us for the past forty years. We love her so much and will miss her love Renee,Tonya, Nikki, Natasha, Faith, Payton, Addison, Quinn, and Jonah

February 18, 2012

Frank Karafa

Mrs. Armbruster was a wonderfully caring and thoughtful person .She was very close to me from the time I was born.She always said hi to me whenever she saw me in town.Wanting to know how I was doing, and how my Mom and Dad were.She always look great and full of energy.I will miss her very much.I remember 40 years ago when she use to baby sit me.Randy sorry I missed the service, but my heart and prayers were with you and your Mother.God bless her and your family.

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February 18, 2012

Valerie Fatica

Mrs. Armbruster was a wonderfully caring and thoughtful person who took the time to get to know each member of our family. I'm sorry for your loss.

February 18, 2012

Marlene and Nate Cassabon

Greg, Peg and Family--our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.

February 17, 2012

Carol Stephens

I will miss your Mom's visits while I'm doing my gardening. She always made my day brighter. The neighborhood will not be the same without her and her wonderful sense of humor.

February 17, 2012

Sandy Davis

To my neighbor, you were the Best! From watching my girls grow up to our little chats that meant so much. I will miss you terribly.

February 17, 2012

Sandy Davis

To my neighbor, you were the best! To watching my girls grow up to our little chats that meant so much. I will miss you terribly.

February 17, 2012

"We will never forget her smile and kindness. She was so much fun and full of life! Aunt Frances, we feel a tremendous loss now, but you will always be lovingly remembered in our hearts! We are so blessed to have had you in our lives. Peggy, Ed, Joy, Randy, and Families, you are in our thoughts and prayers." Cindy & Gary Lafferty (Lakeland, FL)

February 17, 2012

I met Frances through her husband when he worked at the same place I did, years ago. Lots of fun to be with and sorry to hear of her passing.

Betty (Bernard) Wendell
Ocala, FL

February 17, 2012

Susan Farver

Ed, Bobby, Janiece and Caroline - so sorry to hear the news. Our hearts are with you.
Hugs, Susan and Bruce Farver

February 17, 2012

Lorraine Smith

Peggy I am so sorry for your loss. I know the kids in the neighbor have missed her at the corner of Heilman and Ft Meigs for the last couple of years. I miss talking to her. At least 3 time a week I would take my Grandson for a walk after work and we would stop and talk to your mom. We talked about you a lot. Funny thing is I had not seen her for years but she remembered me right away. Please take care and know my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Lorrie Smith

February 17, 2012

Mike Keeler

Ed's Mom always had a kind word and smile for us no matter how grubby/sweaty we were from playing ball, working on our various junker cars, or even recovering from hard evenings of partying. All of us TKB reprobates will treasure our memories of her always.

February 17, 2012

Debbie Jones

I have wonderful memories of Aunt Frances, especially when her and I did the polka at a wedding and we fell. My Dad laughed all night long at us.{we chuckled as well}And the memories of staying at her house when we came up to visit.
Your all in my thoughts!
Debbie {Voelker} Jones

February 17, 2012

Katie Sharman

We will love you and miss you always! "Aunt Frances" you were always a part of our family, you were always there at our milestones and family events will never be the same without you. We were so lucky and blessed to have you in our lives. I will miss your laughter and your love! I will cherish the day we meet again, until then I know you will be our beautiful guardian angel! All our love, Katie, Leon, Logan, Lily, Noah and Cody

February 17, 2012

Julie Wonderly

Psalm 116:15 Paraphrased: Precious in the sight of the Lord is the eternal life of Aunt Frances. God Carefully chose the time she was called into His presence. Amen! Love to each of you my dear cousins. Julie Wonderly

February 17, 2012

Bobby "Suzie" Reynolds & Family

A toast to our lovely, "crazy," redheaded Aunt,
A jewel who will live long in our memories. A Treasure lost but never forgotten. You will be missed and loved forever.

February 17, 2012

Mark Smith

As the owner of Paradise Ice Cream from 2006-2010, I had the pleasure of getting to know Francis. Fran and Betty visited regularly. She was a super lady who could make anyone smile and just thinking of her now brings a smile to my face. My thoughts and prayers to all of you, she will indeed be missed...

February 17, 2012

Constance

Armbruster Family, I am so sorry for the loss of Frances, You all are in my thoughts and memories and may the God that gives peace comfort you.

February 17, 2012

Shannon (Wagener) Clarke

While she clearly loved her Ft. Meigs kids, I, like many other adults, appreciated the smile and wave she offered to drivers who passed by. It was a great way to start a day! God Bless to her family.

February 16, 2012

Judy Calevro Masell

Oh how we will miss your smile and that laugh. We will miss hearing about your children and grandchildren and all of their accomplishments. You were always there whenever mom needed someone to talk to, someone to go to lunch with or just someone to gadabout town with. You were special. Definitely - one of a kind - the BEST kind!. We so loved you Frances and we will miss you terribly.

February 16, 2012

Deb and Doug Scharp

We have fond memories of Frances. She always spoke with such pride about each member of her family. We enjoyed her sense of humor and wonderful smiles. Our prayers are with each of you. Frances will be missed.

February 16, 2012

Peace and comfort to Frances' dear family. We will always remember her vibrancy and that inviting smile! We'll miss her at the GR gatherings.
Susan and Jim Watson

February 16, 2012

Amy Perry

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Love, Amy,Chad,Sean & Emma Perry

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