(Owned Barb’s Pizza Pan In Stryker)
Barbara Sue “Barb” Heer, age 86, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on Feb. 6, 1940, to Audrey Marie Godfrey. Barb married Charles “Chuck” Heer on Feb. 10, 1956, in Angola, Indiana, and together they were happily married for 49 years. He preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 2004.
Barb owned Barb’s Pizza Pan in Stryker, Ohio, and for many years of her life she volunteered endlessly for various organizations, including the Williams County Board of MRDD, Quadco Rehabilitation Center Board, and she volunteered at Bryan Hospital. Barb enjoyed traveling and going on cruises, including trips with family and her lady friends.
Barb had a servant’s heart; she gave of herself willingly for many years and was known as the “spiritual rock” by her family. Her pride and joy was her family; she was dedicated to the care of her son, Kevin, who preceded her in death on Feb. 18, 2024.
Over 40 years ago, she and her husband, Chuck, joined New Hope Community Church, and with her unwavering commitment, she remained a pillar of the church community.
Barb is survived by her son, Ronald Heer (CoraAnne Kee) of Lake Seneca, Ohio; grandchildren, Jeremy Heer, Ashley Anne Lung, Erin Holzer Lyne, Tammy Sue Heer, Emma Grace Groves and Avery Spencer; great-grandson, Blaze Heer; great-granddaughter, Ember Heer; siblings, Linda Godfrey Brown, Doris Godfrey Holtz, and Kenneth (Julie) Godfrey; and brother-in-law, Lowell “Butch” Heer. She was preceded in death by her mother, Audrey Godfrey; husband, Chuck Heer; daughter, Kathy M. Heer Douglas; son, Kevin Michael Heer; and brothers, Bill Godfrey and Russell Godfrey.
Guests may visit with the family on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grisier Funeral Home, Stryker, Ohio. The family will also receive guests on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. at New Hope Community Church, Bryan, Ohio. Her funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. in the church with Pastor David A. Nicholls officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery, rural Stryker, Ohio.
A funeral luncheon and fellowship will follow the interment back at New Hope Community Church in Bryan, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Community Church or to Quadco Rehabilitation Center. Grisier Funeral Home is honored to serve the Heer family.
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