Patricia Herr was a Bluffton High School graduate
Patricia J. Herr, 92, of Vaughnsville, died at the Hilty Memorial Home in Pandora, Ohio on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.
Pat was born March 12, 1928, in Bluffton to Waldo and Metta Huber. On April 20, 1947, she married Olan W. Herr, and he preceded her in death. She graduated from Bluffton High School, and was employed at the Vaughnsville School and Sears in Lima. Pat was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Bluffton.
Survivors include sons, David and Michael both of Vaughnsville, Douglas (Diane) of Lima; a daughter Linda (Jerry) Kidd of Findlay; five grandchildren, Kristine (Peter) Kern, Bethany (Jon) Boyer, Kevin (Morgan) Kidd, Jessica (Craig) Long, and Stephanie (Steve) Farmer; nine great-grandchildren; Morgan, Luke, Ian, and Nora Kern; Hadley and Payton Boyer; Juliana and Gabrielle Farmer, Oliver Long, and one on the way.
Patricia was preceded in death by two brothers, Laverne and Wade Huber and two sisters, Esther Amstutz and Beulah Kindle.
Due to Covid-19, private services will be held.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or The American Heart Association, in care of Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, 239 S. Main St, Bluffton, OH 45817.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services – Bluffton is honored to be providing services to Pat’s family.
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