Helen B. Wiswell, age 99, of Columbus Grove, passed away on September 22, 2024. Helen was born on October 5, 1924, in Vaughnsville, Ohio, to Daniel W. and Dorothy (Vandemark) Myers. On August 24, 1946, she married Robert E. Wiswell who passed away on January 17, 2013. Helen was a graduate of Vaughnsville High School. She worked hard on the family farm while growing up. She was quite a sewer, making many of her daughters’ dresses. Each of her grandchildren and great grandchildren received a beautiful crocheted blanket. Helen loved the competition of Rummy and rarely lost, she was very competitive. She loved watching any of her “kids” play sports. She was a member of the former Vaughnsville Christian Union Church and the American Legion Post 516 Auxiliary.
After her husband retired she enjoyed going with him to deliver flowers for Lugibill Florist, and especially when they stopped for donuts. Helen is survived by her son Danny (Renee) Wiswell of Ottawa; her three daughters Linda (David) Jolliff of Columbus Grove, Patricia Moening of Columbus Grove, and Pamela (Jim) Zerkel of Vaughnsville; and brothers Rev. William E Myers of Blacklick, Ohio, and Allan Myers of Washington Courthouse, Ohio. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren: Lynn Elsberry, Cory (Lori) Wiswell, Kane Wiswell, Tami Arnone, Steven Nienberg, Andrea (Brandon Fenbert) Nienberg, Anita (Eli) Thompson, Brian (Holly) Zarse, Robin Zarse, Angel (Brian) Langhals, Buddy (Stacy) Jolliff, Chad Moening, Tara (Woodford) Roberts Jr., Kiley Moening, Cody Moening, Amy Miller, Andrea (Jake) Grohoske, Jessica (Chris Baxter) Zerkel, and Joni (Chris Chekouras) Zerkel; 47 great grandchildren; and 17 plus 2 on the way great-great grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her brother Richard Myers, two sisters Betty Humphreys and Marilyn Diller and grandchildren Craig Wiswell and Kevin Arnone. Friends may call on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Hartman Sons Funeral Home in Columbus Grove from 2:00pm 7:00pm. A funeral service will be held at Hartman Sons Funeral Home on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00am with Pastor Jim Klausing presiding.
Burial to follow in Vaughnsville Cemetery.
