Eleanor Breece

Eleanor L. Breece, 77, Van Wert, died at 3:09 p.m. Thursday, May 17, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

She was born Dec. 7, 1934, in Van Wert, to the late Marvel (Sanders) Oechsle and Elmer Oechsle. Her husband, Doyt R. Breece, died Oct. 30, 1993. They were married June 14, 1953.

Survivors include her children: Alan R. Breece and Cheryl (Dennis) Hoover, both of Van Wert, and Cindy (Rick) Mollenkopf of Convoy, Ohio; her grandchildren: Mike & Justin Breece; Heather Thornell, Tiffany Lugabihl, Melissa Hoover; JR. & Michelle Mollenkopf, and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a grandson: Nick Mollenkopf.

She was a homemaker and had worked at Lincolnview Schools, Trinity United Methodist Church office and Allen County Job & Family Services. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Van Wert.

She was a volunteer with Van Wert County Chapter of American Red Cross, Niswonger Performing Arts Center and Cooperative Ministries Food Pantry, a member of the Church Choir, Bell Choir and had served on numerous committees at church.

She was an avid supporter of all of her grandchildren's activities and enjoyed spending time at Waldron Lake.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22 at Trinity United Methodist, Van Wert. The Rev. Scott Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.

Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Monday, May 21 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert, also one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.

Preferred memorial is American Red Cross or Trinity United Methodist Church.