Ann L. Detwiler, 91, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio.
Ann was born June 8, 1931, in Fayette, Ohio, daughter of the late Ed and Helen (Kennedy) Davenport. She was a 1949 graduate of Fayette High School.
Ann married Leslie “Bud” H. Detwiler on May 30, 1952, in West Unity, and he preceded her in death on February 10, 1971.
Ann worked as a secretary at Millcreek-West Unity Elementary School for over 30 years. Prior to working for the school district, Ann worked at the ARO Corporation in Bryan, and in retirement, she worked at Sauder Village Living History Museum & Farm in Archbold.
In her active years, Ann was an avid golfer and bowler, and later in life, enjoyed playing solitaire and watching her Michigan sports teams.
Ann was a sports fanatic and enjoyed rooting on the University of Michigan and Detroit Lions football teams, and the Detroit Tigers baseball team.
Ann is survived by her three children, Cheryl (Jim) Price of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Patti Detwiler of West Unity, and Mark Detwiler of West Unity; and two grandchildren.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bud; and one brother, James Davenport.
Private graveside funeral services for Ann L. Detwiler will be held at Floral Grove Cemetery, West Unity, with Pastor Ric Beals officiating.
Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 202 North Liberty Street, West Unity, Ohio. Memorial contributions can be directed to the family.
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