Kathleen Faeth Obituary

Kathleen R. Faeth

Kathleen R. Faeth, 93, of New Riegel, passed away at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at Good Shepherd Home, Fostoria.

She was born Feb. 1, 1930, in Seneca County, to Albert A. and Sarah M. (Bell) Wonderly. She married Alvin "Buddy" Faeth on April 15, 1950, at St. Wendelin Catholic Church, Fostoria, and he preceded her in death Sept. 12, 2002.

Kathleen is survived by four sons, Anthony (Barbara) Faeth of New Riegel, Thomas (Carolyn) Faeth of Tiffin, Jerry (Joni) Faeth of New Riegel, and John (Donna) Faeth of Alvada; two daughters, Sarah Swanger of Bellevue and Jennifer (Paul) Klopp of Sycamore; 17 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren with one on the way.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Lisa Faeth; four brothers, Albert, Thomas, Paul, and John Wonderly; and three sisters, Mary Alice Wonderly, Rose Gabel and Theresa Kirk.

Kathleen was a 1948 graduate of Jackson Liberty High School. She was Alvin's full-time partner at the farm. She enjoyed her family, especially supporting her grandchildren's events. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed sewing, crafting, cooking, and always had a full candy dish and cookie jar. She was a member of All Saints Parish and its Rosary Altar Society.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at HOENING & SON FUNERAL HOME, 133 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, Ohio, 44830, and 9:30-10:50 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at All Saints Church, 39 N. Perry St., New Riegel, Ohio, 44853.

Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church and will be live streamed from https://allsaints-parish.com/livestream/. Burial will follow at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Frenchtown. A luncheon will then take place at New Riegel American Legion.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Bridge Hospice, New Riegel EMS, or in the form of Mass Intentions.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.hoeningfuneralhome.com.