Anna M.

"Ann" Fuerst

Anna M. "Ann" Fuerst, age 88, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at Vancrest of Payne.

Ann was born on July 31, 1935 in Cleveland, OH to the late Joseph and Anna (Langel) Straka. She married Harold E. Fuerst who preceded her in death in 1970. Ann spent her life providing a loving home for her family. She also worked in different capacities at Grizzly Manufacturing, P.C. Workshop, and Patton Electric in Woodburn, IN. Ann was a member of the Red Hat Society, a lifetime member of the Paulding V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and a devoted member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding.

Ann will be dearly missed by her son, Edmund Fuerst, Washington D.C.

Along with her parents and her husband, Ann is preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph and John Straka, and an infant sister, Mary.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 11, 2024 at Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding, with Father Austin Ammanniti officiating. Burial will follow in Live Oak Cemetery, Paulding.

Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Den Herder Funeral Home with a rosary service at 5:30 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be made in Ann's memory to Divine Mercy Catholic Church - Masses.