Marilyn Jane Harrer, age 92 of New Washington, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 5, 1932 in Auburn Township, Ohio to the late Bryan and Addie (Douglas) Crum. She was a very active church member of the United Methodist Church in New Washington and was also active in her community. She graduated from Tiro High School in 1950. Marilyn and her husband Bob worked hard on their farm and she enjoyed flowers, gardening, cooking and enjoyed hosting and entertaining gatherings at their house. Marilyn’s pies and quarts of berries from her garden, were delivered to many people to show how much she cared for friends and family.
She is survived by her son, Steve (Cindy) Harrer of New Washington and daughter, Kathy (Terry) Fisher of Marion, Ohio; 7 grandchildren, Alison (Ben) Coole, Christy (Ryan) McDiffitt, Lindsey (Micah) Hamrick, Kirk Fisher, Kyle (Ellen) Fisher, Kristian Fisher (Carla Anez) and Kole Fisher (fiance’, Taylor Linkous); 9 great grandchildren; brother, Don Crum of Tiro and sisters, Patricia Kraft of Mansfield and Lois (Mike) Sobczak of S.C.; many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Harrer who died April 22, 2018; her parents, Bryan and Addie Crum;sisters, Doris (Avery) Davis and Alice (Eldon Minck) (Alex Rodi); sister-in-law, Faye Crum and brother-in-law, Gene Kraft.
The Secor Funeral Home in New Washington, Ohio assisted the family with arrangements of calling hours on Friday, July 12, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in New Washington, Ohio where the funeral service will be Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM, with Rev. James McDonald officiating. Burial will follow at the Union Cemetery in Sulphur Springs, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church, the Gideon’s or to the donors’ choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com.