Chloe Gatchell

Chloe Gatchell, age 88 of Harpster, passed away at her residence on December 21, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1935 in Parma to the late John and Esther (Fleischer) Cotman. Chloe married James A Gatchell on August 17, 1957 in Parma and were married for 66 years. She is survived by her husband James, children Ron (Michelle) Gatchell, Tipp City, Dave (Michelle) Gatchell, Lewis Center, Roger (Vicki) Gatchell, Hicksville, grandchildren Greg (Taggie) Gatchell, Andrew (Lindsay) Gatchell, Katy Gatchell, Allison Gatchell, Olivia (Jeremy) Keim, and Abby Gatchell, great grandchildren Orza Gatchell, Ula Gatchell, and Eira Gatchell. She is preceded in death by brothers Bob Cotman, and Roger Cotman, and nephew Jim Cotman. Chloe was a high school graduate from Parma, she received her Bachelor’s Degree of Arts from Heidelberg University and Master of Education from The Ohio State University. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and was active in the choir, Women of the Church, Luther League, was chairman of Oktoberfest and accompanying with piano. Chloe taught elementary for 2 years in Marion, Harpster Elementary until closed and East School where she retired after 40 years. She was a member of the Upper Sandusky Music Club, Mother’s Club, Usando Literary Club where she served as secretary, the Lioness Club then the Lions. Chloe was also a member of the U. S. Education Ohio Teacher’s Association, and National Teacher Association. She taught piano, enjoyed camping, cruises and traveling. She traveled to Europe, Australia, Alaska as well as senior trips with the Council of Aging. A funeral service will be held on Thursday December 28, 2023 at 10:30am at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Upper Sandusky with Pastor Barry Halter officiating burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday December 27, 2023 from 4-7pm and Thursday December 28, 2023 from 9:30 – 10:30am at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or the Upper Sandusky Lions Club in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. To extend a condolence or share a memory visit www.BringmanClark.com.

Chloe Gatchell

September 10, 1935 - December 21, 2023