1916
2011
Esther Schlueter Clark, age 94, of Napoleon Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 18, 2011, in Livermore, California.
Esther was born November 14, 1916 in Henry County, Ohio, the daughter of August and Mary Catherine (Cordes) Schlueter. She was united in marriage to Edison Partee in 1937 and he preceded her in death in 1938. On August 13, 1960 she married John Julian Clark and he preceded her in death on March 18, 2011. She was also preceded in death by two brothers Martin and Anton and a sister Dorothy Jackman.
She will be missed by many friends and relatives, which include her son, Joe; daughter-in-law, Esther; grandchildren Emily and Julian; her sister, Helen Bechtol of Napoleon, Ohio; and many nieces and nephews.
Esther was a former director of the business office at Defiance College for 11 years. She was also the former owner of the "Dee" Beauty Salon of Defiance. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Napoleon and the Art League of Napoleon, past president of the Napoleon Child Conservation League and was very active in the American Cancer Society.
She enjoyed: traveling, golfing, painting, baking, entertaining, volunteering, and most of all spending time with her family and friends. We will miss her warmth and bright smile.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon, Ohio, on Saturday, October 1st. A reception will be at 9:30 a.m., the memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St John's Lutheran Cemetery in Holgate and then a luncheon at St Paul's.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund at http://curealz.org/ or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are in care of the Walker Mortuary, Napoleon, Ohio.
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September 25, 2011
"Aunt" Es (actually first cousin, once removed) was my Godmother. I saw her numerous times in my home as a child, but only once in hers and that was in 1962. I miss her and I am truly sorry I did not visit more often. I wish I could come to say good-bye, but other commitments prevent that. I am sorry.
Cliff Schlueter
September 25, 2011
Dear Joe,
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time. We had such good times with your mom and dad over the years although we had lost touch the last few years. We knew that your father was gone but were not sure where your mom was.
Anyway- We can't make it Sat. but we will be thinking of you.
Nancy and Jerry Busby
September 22, 2011
So sorry to hear of Esther's passing. I fondly remember her from Schlueter Reunions and enjoyed talking with her. I am a daughter of Carmen (Giffey) Wiechers. You have my sympathy for your loss. Kathy & Steve Lieb, Hamler, OH
September 22, 2011
Kathleen Lieb
So sorry to hear of Esther's passing. I fondly remember her from Schlueter Reunions and enjoyed talking with her. I am a daughter of Carmen (Giffey) Wiechers. You have my sympathy for your loss. Kathy & Steve Lieb, Hamler, OH
September 21, 2011
Dear Joe and family, I think of your Mom and Dad very often and am so sorry they are both deceased. We ( Don and Janet Freeman) are now back to Napoleon to stay and no more going to Florida as snowbirds. I didn't know of your Dad's passing and I am sorry about that. After getting back to Napoleon I hoped to see them at the Senior Center( where I last saw them ). I was with Esther in the art league and we had such wonderful times plus on the golf cource, so I have thought of her very often. . Please accept my sympathy, Janet Freeman
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