Elizabeth A. Hauenstein, 1933 - 2011
Elizabeth A. Hauenstein, 78 of Lima, died at 12:10 a,m,, Sept. 16, 2011, at her residence. She was born March 4, 1933 in St. Marys, to Bernard and Bessie Arnett Lengerich, who preceded her in death.
On July 19, 1952, she married Charles D. Hauenstein, who died on March 15, 1991. Mrs. Hauenstein retired with 31 years from Ohio Department of Transportation.
She was a Life Member of OCSEA AFL-CIO Local 11 Allen Chapter-0200, AFSCME Retiree Chapter1184, UAW Local 1219, Retiree Member, PERI Ohio and Allen Chapter #8, Democrat Party of Ohio and Allen County.
Survivors include two sons, Neil (Roseann) Hauenstein, Blacksburg, Va., and James (Karen) Hauenstein, Bluffton. Two daughters, Teresa (Steven) Grilliot, Thornville and Ramona L. Hauenstein, Lima: eight grandchildren, Nickolas and Jonathon Grilliot, Deven Wierwille, Mathew, Katherine, Charles, Kara and Chelsea Hauenstein.
Brothers and sisters preceding her in death were Clarence and (Bernadette) Lengerich, Mary and (Vernon) Willoughby, Bernard,
Loretta, John Lengerich and brother-in-law David Hauenstein.
Surviving sister-in-laws are Betty and Sylvia Lengerich, and Judith Hauenstein. Also, 16 nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Lima Civic Center. A private graveside service will take place at a late date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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