Paula Augsburger was an Elida HS graduate
Paula A. Augsburger, 67, died May 23, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System. Paula was born Feb. 5, 1954, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Gary and Ruth (White) Meeker. She had been married to Michael Augsburger.
Paula was a graduate of Elida High School and had been a housekeeper at Lima Memorial Health System. She attended the Christian Assembly Worship Center, Lima. Paula was an avid reader and enjoyed baking, crafting and most of all, spending time with her family.
Survivors include a daughter, Kim (Sean) Stevenson of McComb, Ohio; a granddaughter, Everly Stevenson; a brother, Brian Meeker of Lima; a sister, Barbara (Michael) Harnishfeger of Ada; numerous nieces and nephews and many close co-workers and friends at Lima Memorial Health System.
Paula was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Meeker.
A memorial celebration will take place at 11 a.m., Thursday, May 27, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the ASPCA, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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