Martha E. Miller

Martha Elizabeth (Wolfe) Miller, 89, of rural Elmore passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg, Ohio, with her loving family at her side. She was born on October 21, 1923 to Philip & Ingeborg (Emma) (Michelsen) Wolf in Toledo, Ohio. Her family moved to a farm near Latcha, Ohio when she was about 8 years old, where she lived until the time of her marriage. On January 29, 1944, in Zion Lutheran Church, Latcha, she married Carl G. Miller from Elmore. Together they shared a long and wonderful life. Carl preceded her in death on September 26, 2012. Martha was a homemaker all of her life. Along with the many duties of farm life, she took a job as a waitress for a number of years, working at Latham's Country House in rural Genoa and also the former Portage Point Golf Club, Oak Harbor. Being a wife and mother were the most important things in her life. Any happy family occasion to get together brought her so much joy. No matter what, her family always came first. Those who knew her and loved her were richly blessed. She will truly be missed. She was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Elmore, Lin-Mor Farm Council, and the GBU and GAF. She and Carl both enjoyed music, especially polkas and waltzes. In later years, where time allowed, they very much enjoyed going to dances in the area, listening to and dancing to the music of a few favorite polka bands. Along with her husband, Martha was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Marion C. Wolfe. She is survived by a son, Ed (Kathy) Miller of Oregon, Ohio; daughter, Rita (Rich) Henzler of Lake Township; grandchildren, Anissa (Shane) Yoder, Michael Miller, David (Michelle) Miller; great-grandchildren, Jacob Sherwood, Shane II, and Kiana Yoder, Madison and Tyler Miller; brother, Earl P. Wolfe; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Ruth and Bill Simon. Visitation for family and friends will be Thursday, March 7, 2013, from 2-8 P.M. at Crosser Funeral Home, Elmore-Genoa Chapel, 19550 West State Route 51. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 A.M. Friday, March 8, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 412 Fremont St., Elmore, with additional visitation at the church one hour prior to services. Pastor Stephen Lutz will officiate, and interment will follow in Clay Township Cemetery, Genoa. Those wishing to make an expression of sympathy are asked to consider The Luther Home of Mercy, Williston, Ohio, Hospice of Northwest Ohio, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be shared with Martha's family at www.crosserfuneralhome.com. Funeral Home: Crosser Funeral Home - Elmore-Genoa Chapel 19550 West State Route 51 Elmore, OH