Delores "Dolly" V. Sheeter

Delores "Dolly" V. Sheeter, 85, of Delphos passed away on Friday afternoon, August 16, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Her Family...She was born on March 16, 1928 in Ottoville to the late Alphons and Rose (Klima) Markward. She married Donald L. Sheeter on October 2, 1948 and he preceded her in death on October 12, 1981. She is survived by three daughters; Ginger (Tony) Martin, Carol Calvelage, and Diana (Robert) Pavel, all of Delphos; two sons, Gary (Becky) Sheeter of Spencerville and Paul Sheeter of Delphos; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter; brother, Art (Barb) Markward of Lima and a sister, Bea Dray of Fremont, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Lois Markward of Delphos. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jessie J. Pavel; three brothers, Richard, Urban, and Wilbur Markward; three sisters, Alice Wolfinger, Genevieve Rupert, and Valeta Grewe. Her Legacy...Dolly was a devoted homemaker. She worked at several places throughout her life. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the Delphos V.F.W. Post 3035 Auxiliary. She loved to spend time with her family and travel with friends and family. Her Farewell Services...Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Rev. Chris Bohnsack, officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Delores "Dolly" V. Sheeter please visit our Sympathy Store.