Virginia Jane Seiler

Virginia Jane Seiler, age 92, of Wauseon, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at Ebied Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio.

Virginia was born in Oakshade, Ohio on June 26, 1926 to Harvey and Mamie (Brammer) Cone.  She graduated from Chesterfield School in 1944 and entered the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing having been recruited by the United States Cadet Nurse Program. This program’s intent was to provide nurses for the war effort. She graduated as a registered nurse in 1947. She married Robert Seiler on July 13, 1947. Virginia worked at Toledo Hospital with newborns for 25 years. Afterwards, she worked for the American Red Cross.

Virginia was an active member at Crossroads Evangelical Church in Wauseon. She served the church in many ways: in the library, with children, and organizing events for seniors. She was well known in her neighborhood and welcomed new faces. She loved people and thrived when entertaining. Adults who entered her home were always offered a cup of coffee, pie, or cookies.

Surviving are two sons, Michael (Kathleen) Seiler, Scott (Debra) Seiler; daughter, Jane (Rodney) Fox; son-in-law, Wayne Morris; grandchildren, Michael (Liz Bucheit) Seiler, Peter (Heidi) Seiler, Matthew (Jennifer) Seiler, Melissa Seiler, Scott (Annie) Seiler, Jr., Kristin Seiler, Kellie Seiler, Sarah (Eric) Fox-Linton, Graham (Jenna) Fox, Andrew (Zosia) Fox, David Fox, Carolyn (Chase) Miller, Emily Verdonk, Hannah (Chris) Gorter; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Irene Miller. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, Laura Morris; and her parents.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 24, 2018, in the Chapel at Crossroads Evangelical Church. The funeral service will immediately follow at 11:30 A.M., also in the church, with Pastor Matt Boyers, officiating. Interment will be in the Wauseon Union Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Crossroads Evangelical Church or the Parkinson’s Foundation. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com. Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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