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Elowene Ethel Appel Finzer

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Birth	:	24 Mar 1926 Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	15 Aug 2020 Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Six Corners Cemetery, Hicksville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3213997, -84.7153015
Description	:	ELOWENE ETHEL FINZER, 94, of Hicksville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Hickory Creek in Hicksville. Born March 24, 1926, in Hicksville, she was the oldest daughter of the late Leland and Vanda (Hinsch) Appel. In Elowene's youth, she attended a one room schoolhouse in Farmer, Ohio, and was a 1944 graduate of Farmer High School. After high school, she joined the ranks of the iconic Rosie the Riveter and fought World War II on the home front by welding war planes at General Electric in Fort Wayne. On April 9, 1946 she was united... Read More	ELOWENE ETHEL FINZER, 94, of Hicksville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, at Hickory Creek in Hicksville. Born March 24, 1926, in Hicksville, she was the oldest daughter of the late Leland and Vanda (Hinsch) Appel. In Elowene's youth, she attended a one room schoolhouse in Farmer, Ohio, and was a 1944 graduate of Farmer High School. After high school, she joined the ranks of the iconic Rosie the Riveter and fought World War II on the home front by welding war planes at General Electric in Fort Wayne. On April 9, 1946 she was united in marriage to Frank Finzer; he preceded her in death on July 11, 1989. Together they farmed and cared for their children. As a baby, Elowene's father hoisted her on his shoulders and took her into the Zion Lutheran Church in Edgerton, Ohio, where she remained a member for 94 years. Elowene prized nothing more than having her family together. She made the times special with warm welcomes, her favorite china and scratch chocolate cakes with seven-minute frosting. She was known for her kindness, patience and expertise. Elowene loved homemade bread, real butter and the white birch tree outside her kitchen window, but detested stale saltine crackers. After losing her partner in life, she had to learn how to go on alone. She took a class in china painting which opened a new world of friendship and creativity. She loved singing with the Senior Saints and cherished her relationship with her sisters and sisters-in-law. She treasured her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. They were the beneficiaries of her cookies, games, baby lambs, knitting lessons and unconditional love. In her later years, she expressed her belief that she had lived the best life anyone could hope for; working alongside a kind and God-fearing husband to raise four children on the family farm. Elowene captured this story in a book she authored, entitled, "Pages from the Past." She was active even in the last phase of her life, hosting holidays, inviting friends and neighbors for Christmas tea and appearing on The Today Show as part of the Rosie the Riveter tribute and advertising campaign. Elowene is survived by a son, Barry (Carol) Finzer; two daughters, Cheryl Shuman and Sharon (Darryl) Smith; daughter-in-law, Dawn Finzer; four grandchildren, Ben (Andrea) Shuman, Andrew (Kait Sutherland) Beckman, Jason (Emily) Finzer, and Kelly Finzer; four great-grandchildren, Harlee Shuman, Emma Shuman, Vaughn Finzer, and Lacey Finzer; sisters, Norma (Robert) Andres, Frances (Jack) Schlachtera and Karen (Nelson) Bell; sister-in-law, Mary Appel; and her faithful dog, Izzie. Elowene was also preceded in death by a son, Dave Finzer; a grandson, Eric Finzer; and a brother, Deloy Appel. A graveside service for Elowene is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at Six Corners Cemetery, Hicksville. Due to the statewide mandate, social distancing and masks are required. Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin - Turnbull Funeral Home, Hicksville Chapel. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider contributions to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1018 Cicero Road, Edgerton, OH 43517 or Six Corners Cemetery, 301 Bunnell St., Hicksville, OH 43526. Published in Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 18, 2020.

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Elowene Ethel Appel Finzer's memorial is located at: Six Corners Cemetery, Hicksville, Defiance County, USA.
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Elowene Ethel Appel Finzer death on 15 Aug 2020 in Hicksville, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 41.3213997
Longitude: -84.7153015

Family Members:

Parent

Lelan H. Appel

(1905 - 1963)

Vanda Laverne Hinsch Appel

(1906 - 1997)

Spouse

Frank F. Finzer

(1923 - 1989)

Siblings

Deloy E. Appel

(1929 - 2009)

Children

David LaVern Finzer

(1952 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Six Corners Cemetery
Hicksville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3213997, -84.7153015

2. Hicksville Christian Cemetery
Hicksville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3231700, -84.7543660

3. Hicksville Amish Cemetery
Hicksville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3363920, -84.7655710

4. Hicksville Cemetery (Defunct)
Hicksville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2963360, -84.7579760

5. Lost Creek Cemetery
Farmer, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3553000, -84.6700000

6. Forest Home Cemetery
Hicksville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3022003, -84.7750015

7. Kemp Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3703003, -84.6802979

8. Spindler Cemetery
Mark Center, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2625008, -84.6697006

9. Upper Lost Creek Cemetery
Farmer, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3840000, -84.6700000

10. Clark Cemetery
Antwerp, Paulding County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2411003, -84.7514038

11. Farmer Cemetery
Farmer, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3903008, -84.6410980

12. Tamarack Cemetery
Milford Township, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4117012, -84.7089005

13. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Sherwood, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3092003, -84.5931015

14. Wartenbe Cemetery
Stafford Township, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3746986, -84.8171997

15. Evergreen Cemetery
Newville, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3440000, -84.8396000

16. Riverview Cemetery
Newville, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3431015, -84.8399963

17. Bethel Cemetery
Cecil, Paulding County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2238998, -84.6697006

18. Forder Cemetery
Antwerp, Paulding County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2233009, -84.6688995

19. Gordon Cemetery
Paulding County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2318993, -84.6433029

20. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4261017, -84.7099991

21. Shell-Sowers Cemetery
Scipio Township, Allen County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2566200, -84.8281380

22. Rose Cemetery
Butler, DeKalb County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3806100, -84.8405900

23. Colby Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2532997, -84.5952988

24. Clarksville Cemetery
Edgerton, Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4281006, -84.7677994