Leah Jane Hougendobler Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Leah Jane Hougendobler, age 97 of Forest, died at Fox Run Manor on Saturday January 9, 2016 at 3:48 a.m. She was born on June 11, 1918 in Marseilles, OH to Earl and Emma (Ulrich) Parsell. She married Raymond E. Hougendober, Sr. on June 11, 1939 and he preceded her in death on July 27, 1998 Mrs. Hougendobler is survived by a son Raymond Jr. (Wanda Springer) of Fremont, two daughters Barbara (Thomas) Martin of Albany, GA, and Ruth Ann (Billy) Price of Wharton, seven grandchildren Leslie Laconis and Ryan Hougendobler, Timothy Martin and Christina (Kreg) Sheets, Jeffrey (Linda) Price, Chad (Raquel) Price, and Mark (Nicole) Price, and twelve great grandchildren Melissa Laconis, Matthew and Nicholas Martin, Logan, Nate, and Abbie Sheets, Leanne and Richard Price, Wyatt and Waylon Price, and Treg and Faith Price. She was preceded in death by her parents, granddaughter Melissa Hougendobler and a sister Esther Harris. Mrs. Hougendobler was a member of the Forest United Methodist Church and its Women's Society. She graduated from Marseilles High School in 1936. Leah Jane worked part time at The Style Shop and was a homemaker. The hobbies she enjoyed were quilting, crocheting and was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Reds, and Riverdale Falcons. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Clark Shields Funeral Home with Pastor Denny Livingston officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Forest United Methodist Church, Bridge Hospice, Good Samaritan Society, or American Heart Association in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home, 301 S. Patterson St., Forest, OH 45843. Visit www.shieldsfh.com to extend a condolence or share a memory.

Leah Jane Hougendobler

June 11, 1918 - January 9, 2016