Mrs. Dorothy M. Stachler, age 92 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 11:50 P.M. Thursday October 1, 2009 at the Versailles Health Care Center. She was born May 16, 1917 in Philothea, Mercer County, Ohio. The daughter of the late William & Elizabeth (Stucke) Ahrns.
She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Greenville and the Rosary Altar Society of the Church. Dorothy also enjoyed putting crossword puzzles together.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband—Edmund T. Stachler in October 1, 1983. They were married February 4, 1937. Also by her son—David Stachler May 1, 1955. Two Grandsons—David Joseph Droesch and Duston Stachler, Three sisters and Three brothers are also deceased.
Dorothy is survived by 6 sons and 2 daughters—Dolores (Stachler) & Dale Droesch of Coldwater, Donald & Patricia Stachler of Philothea, Dennis & Phyllis Stachler of Burkettsville, Darrell & Patricia Stachler of Liberty Township, Dianna (Stachler) Hemmelgarn of Versailles, Dale Stachler of Greenville, Duane & Debra Stachler of Mt. Clemens, Michigan and Daniel Stachler of Arcanum. 29 Grandchildren, 60 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren. Her sister—Ruth (Ahrns) Schoenlien of St. Henry as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday October 6, 2009 in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Greenville, Ohio with Rev. Father John R. White officiating. Entombment will follow in the Greenville Township Memorial Garden Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 4 till 8 P.M. on Monday at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville. A Prayer Service will be held at 3:30 P.M. Monday in the Funeral Home.