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Blanche Elizabeth Lauer

On August 26, 2014, Blanche Elizabeth Lauer, 97, went home to be with the Lord. She was born on February 16, 1917, the only child of John and Bertha (Lodwig) Penry. She spent her lifetime on her family farm outside Prospect.

Blanche was a lifetime member of Prospect Baptist Church where she taught many years of Sunday school. She participated in circle, youth and mission work during her active years. In 2007 she was awarded the Lifetime Service Award for the footprints she left on the hearts of those she had cared for and ministered to for nearly 80 years.

Blanche loved children and was a 4-H leader and a member of the Ohio Child Conservation League where she helped to start Prospect’s first kindergarten. She was a member of many clubs in Prospect and had a great love for her friends and family.

Blanche married Paul Edward Lauer on December 20, 1939 and he preceded her in death on February 16, 1981. Surviving are one son, Thomas J. (Carol) Lauer, Prospect; grandchildren, Todd (fiancée, Jenny Coby) Lauer, Prospect; Stephanie (Scott) Forry, Morral; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Emma Forry, Morral; one niece and four nephews. Deceased is one infant son, Gary L. Lauer.

Calling hours will be Friday, August 29, 2014 from 5 to 8 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Prospect. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Prospect Baptist Church with Pastor Bill Snyder officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made to Prospect Baptist Church, 213 North Elm Street, Prospect, OH 43342 or Marion General Hospital Hospice, 1000 McKinley Park Drive, Marion, OH 43302.

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#1 from:

Becky Jacobs Rynders
Abilene, TX

Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 4:04 PM

Blanche Elizabeth was a very dear friend of My Mother Henrietta Jacobs. Had many fun times at Blanche's house.

#2 from:

Jani Rankin

Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 4:39 PM

Tom and Carol,
So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Virg and JaninRankin

#3 from:

Ray & Arlene James
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio

Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 8:23 PM

So sorry to see this sad news. We send prayers for comfort and peace for all the family. We were blessed to get to visit a little with Blanche on the fourth. A fine lady.

#4 from:

Mark & Candy Rinnert
Palmetto, Fl

Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 12:06 PM

Tom, Carol, & family, We are sorry for your loss. She has lived a long life & everybody that knew her will always have good memories. With All our Love, Mark & Candy Rinnert

#5 from:

mary kibler
prospect

Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 1:14 PM

so sorry to hear of blanche elizabeth's passing.she was a dear sweet lady.she was a favorite customer at the laundrymat when i worked there.prayers going out for the family and friends.may she rest in peace.

#6 from:

Becky Slane Bertke
Marion,Ohio

Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 2:35 PM

Tom, Carol and family, sorry for your loss. I have lots of good memories of Blanche while attending Church with her. She was a sweet lady. Becky

#7 from:

Dave & Judi Gast
Marion

Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 6:02 PM

Thinking about you both and your family and wishing you peace and gentle comfort.

#8 from:

Cheryl Oehler

Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 8:37 PM

We were so sorry to hear of Blanche's passing. All of us have fond memories of her, as well as Paul Edward, in the Prospect Community Chorus. Please know we will be thinking about Blanche's family at this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Peggy and Tom Knickel
Pauline and Cheryl Oehler

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