Obituaries
Barbara Wechter
March 06, 2025
Barbara Wechter, age 97, of Norwalk, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Norwalk Memorial Home.
She was born December 31, 1927, in Sandusky, OH to the late Paul and Gladys (Shepard) Hepp. She attended Holy Angels Elementary and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1946. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and raised her four children. She worked in the cafeteria at St. Paul School and retired in the 1980’s from Norwalk City Schools food service. She enjoyed cruises, traveling over the years with her husband Frank and spent many winters in Arizona, and especially enjoyed their trips to Mexico. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their events.
She is survived by her children, Thomas (Rita) Wechter of Norwalk, Nancy Dilger of Norwalk, Jerry Wechter of Chicago and Sandy (Mike) Jones of Norwalk; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; her sister, Mary Jo Hepp; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Frank V. Wechter in 2020; siblings, Paul Hepp, John Hepp, and Judy Rarick; son-in-law, Bob Dilger.
Friends may call on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 1:00 P.M. until time of service at 2:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk with Fr. Anthony Recker officiating. Private burial will be at St. Paul Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Southern Care Hospice, 9501 Milan Road, Suite 2, Milan, OH 44846.
Barbara Wechter
March 06, 2025
Barbara Wechter, age 97, of Norwalk, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Norwalk Memorial Home.
She was born December 31, 1927, in Sandusky, OH to the late Paul and Gladys (Shepard) Hepp. She attended Holy Angels Elementary and graduated from Norwalk High School in 1946. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and raised her four children. She worked in the cafeteria at St. Paul School and retired in the 1980’s from Norwalk City Schools food service. She enjoyed cruises, traveling over the years with her husband Frank and spent many winters in Arizona, and especially enjoyed their trips to Mexico. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and attending their events.
She is survived by her children, Thomas (Rita) Wechter of Norwalk, Nancy Dilger of Norwalk, Jerry Wechter of Chicago and Sandy (Mike) Jones of Norwalk; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; her sister, Mary Jo Hepp; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Frank V. Wechter in 2020; siblings, Paul Hepp, John Hepp, and Judy Rarick; son-in-law, Bob Dilger.
Friends may call on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 1:00 P.M. until time of service at 2:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk with Fr. Anthony Recker officiating. Private burial will be at St. Paul Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Southern Care Hospice, 9501 Milan Road, Suite 2, Milan, OH 44846.