Helen L. Staugler

Helen L. Staugler, 98, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died on November 21, 2016, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. She was born October 6, 1918, in Palestine, OH, to the late Harvey and Lula (Fitzwater) Arnett. On May 18, 1946, she married the late Harold Staugler, who died January 1, 1983.
Surviving are three children, Jim (Linda) Staugler of Davenport, FL, Tom (Vicki) Staugler of Fort Recovery, Janet (Dave) Roessner of Fort Recovery; nine grandchildren, Julie, Andrew, Alex, Jacqueline, Angela, Douglas, Nikki, Kelli and Tony and 19 great grandchildren.
Helen was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by her brother, Harold (Margaret) Arnett, a sister, Lois (Lalen) Hency, and in-laws, Werner "Dick" & Genevieve Staugler, Viola & Quinn Hagedorn, Ralph & Virginia Staugler, Lester and Joan Staugler and Richard Staugler.
She was a 1936 graduate of Arcanum High School, Arcanum, Ohio. She was previously employed at the former Kreider's Clothing Store and Beach's Shoe Store, both of Fort Recovery.
Helen was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 345 and the Red Hat Society, both of Fort Recovery. She was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery, and the church's Altar Rosary Sodality. Helen was an avid Fort Recovery Indian fan. She attended as many sporting events as she could and listened on the radio when she couldn't be there. She also enjoyed NASCAR racing and was a Jeff Gordon fan. She enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with them.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fort Recovery, with Fr. Ned Brown officiating. Burial will follow at St. Marys Cemetery, Fort Recovery.
Calling is 4:00 pm-8:00 pm Tuesday and 9:00 am-10:00 am Wednesday at Brockman - Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.
Contributions can be made to Fort Recovery Community Foundation.