Virginia

Offerle

Virginia P. Offerle (91) died Friday, September 30, 2016. She was born June 21, 1925 in Delaware County Ohio to Carolyn (Priest) and Earl Grandstaff. In October of 1944 in San Diego, California, she married Paul "Bud" Offerle before he left for overseas and WWII. Bud passed away in April of 1983.

Surviving are their children: Donna (John) Rupright of Ney, Larry (Beth) Offerle of Broughton, and Terry (Patricia) Offerle of Van Wert, 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Virginia was the eldest of seven children, and has always remained close to her siblings, all residing in Ohio: Marilyn Johnson, of Marion, Robert Grandstaff of Centerburg, Kay (George) Conklin of Ashley, Ann Lee of Delaware, Jerry (Nan) of Columbus, and Jean (Alvin) Masters of Ashley.

Virginia graduated in 1943 from Galion High School in Galion, Ohio. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 360. In addition to being a dedicated mother and homemaker, Virginia had several jobs outside the home as well. In Delaware she worked for the Omar Bakery and in Paulding she worked for the Stokely Tomato Processing Plant in their test lab. She finished her working career at the Zeller Corporation in Defiance, Ohio, retiring after 20 of service.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Tuesday, October 4 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, with Pastor Ron Johnson officiating. Virginia will be laid to rest in Hedges Cemetery, Paulding Co.

Visitation will be 2 – 8 PM Monday, October 3 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation on Tuesday from 10 AM until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made to Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.