Donna "Joan"

Luginbuhl

Donna "Joan" Luginbuhl, age 90, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Vancrest of Payne.

Joan was born on February 1, 1934 in Ada, OH to the late J. Russell and Dorothy S. (James) Ream. On August 3, 1952, she married Richard "Dick" E. Luginbuhl, who preceded her in death on March 29, 2013. Joan started her career in the cafeteria at Paulding Exempted Village Schools, later transitioning into a teacher's aide position until her retirement in 1994.  Joan was a devoted member of Paulding United Methodist Church, where she belonged to the WOW group. She belonged to the Grange for over 20 years in Hardin County and was a 4-H advisor for 22 years. Joan enjoyed sewing, gardening, and baking.

Joan will be sadly missed by her children: Rebecca (Donnal) Corbitt, Fort Wayne, IN; Kim (Kim) Luginbuhl, Bridgman, MI; Holly (Kevin) Vance, Paulding, OH; grandchildren: Stref, Seth, Shawn, Michelle, Andrew, Adam, Kelsie, Kera, and Troy; great grandchildren: Lily, Sophie, Logan, Evan, Ella, Lola, Leo, Gio, Nico, Kaylee, Skylar, Ashtyn, Blayze, Jordys, Lyric, Elly, Clara, Jackson, Maverick, Eliah, Everlee, Bentley, Brooklyn; niece, Carrie (Tim) Woodruff; nephew, Jerry Ream.

Joan was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Ream.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Paulding United Methodist Church with Pastor George Reed officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Huntersville Cemetery, Cessna Township, OH.

Visitation will be from 3:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Monday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made in Joan's memory to Lifewise Academy or the Caring and Sharing Food Pantry.