Loretta Platt Obituary

Loretta J. "Ettie" Platt

Loretta J. "Ettie" Platt passed on to her maker Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

She was born Dec. 19, 1931, to Robert and Lucille (Presler) Smith.

She is survived by five sons, Paul Jr. (Ruth) of Punta Gorda, Florida, Raymond (Ruthie) of Kingston, David of Tiffin, Daniel (Terry) of Deatsville, Alabama, and Larry (Camilla) of Tiffin; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; brother, Edward Smith of Sycamore; sister, Betty Kelber of Tiffin; and four half-siblings, Chuck, Robert, John, and Angel Smith.

Loretta was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Paul Sr.; granddaughter, April Ray; and adopted daughter, Zola.

She was a working mother with several jobs that included managing the Tiffin Glass Store for several years, working at Cook's Food Center, and Ballreich's Potato Chip factory. But her most important job was being a mother to five rambunctious boys and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Ettie, a name she preferred, had many hobbies and interests that included sewing doll clothes, making dolls, bowling, collecting angels, and working on crossword puzzles. However, her favorite hobby was shopping at garage sales and Goodwill stores.

Her favorite recreation was playing euchre with friends and telling funny stories. She could be quick tempered, but she was also quick to forgive. She gave her boys a house full of laughter and love.

Visitation will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2023, until the time of Ettie's service at 11 a.m. at Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin. Burial will follow at Seneca Memory Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to Autumnwood Care Center Activities Department.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.