Audrey M. Hertel, 94, of Celina, passed away at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, Ohio, on Monday, May 2, 2016 at 4:00 am. She was born September 27, 1921 in Van Wert, Ohio to Arthur and Ida (Price) Saam, both preceded her in death. Audrey married Gale L. Hertel on November 11, 1940, and he preceded her in death on August 17, 2006.
Survivors include two sons, Ron (Jan) Hertel, Celina, and Larry (JeAnne) Hertel, Ft. Meyers, FL; a daughter, Janice Hoelscher, Celina; a sister, Emma (Bob) Early, VA; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Also preceded in death by four brothers, Morris (Ada) Saam, Gerald (Janet) Saam, James (Ellen) Saam, and Wilson (Rosetta) Saam; a sister, Dorothy (William) Blakey; and a son-in-law, Jerry Hoelscher.
Audrey was a 1939 graduate of Van Wert High School. She retired for Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 25 plus years of service.
She was a member of Mount Tabor Church of God, Celina. She enjoyed quilting, reading, puzzles, and most of all spending...
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