Evelyn Rose Cooley

Evelyn Rose Cooley, 84, of Tiffin, died at 8:50 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020, at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin. She was born July 31, 1935, in Tiffin, to Blasius and Amanda (Daniel) Schock. She married Raymond "Buzz" Cooley Jan. 24, 1953, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He died July 28, 2002. Survivors include a son, Dean (Frieda) Cooley of Tiffin; four daughters, Debra (Rudolph) Reddish of Marblehead, and Deanna (Gary) White, Denise (Brad) Arnold and Danette Kopp all of Tiffin; 15 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and, of course, her faithful companion, her dog, Bailey. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; infant son, Michael Cooley; son-in-law, Gary White; and a great-grandson, Luke Ervin Seitz. Evelyn attended Calvert High School. She worked at Paul & Dick's Supermarket and Tiffin Bake Shop. She and her husband, at one time, owned and operated Cooley's Dairy Isle. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rosary Altar Society, and was a Eucharistic Minister for many years. She also belonged to the V.F.W. Auxiliary 2858 where she served twice as President. She enjoyed girl's night out with the 1953 Calvert graduates and Friday night dinner with friends. Evelyn loved to travel, which included Hawaii, the New England States, Florida, Branson, Missouri, and Colorado. She also loved playing cards and was a member of several card clubs over the years and spending time with her family. Visitation for family and friends will be 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, at Traunero Funeral Home and Crematory, 214 S. Monroe Street, Tiffin, (419) 447-3113. A wake service will be at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, at the funeral home, followed by the funeral Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Joseph Szybka will officiate. The rosary will be recited at the church 20 minutes prior to the funeral. Burial will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Community Hospice Care by Stein, Alzheimer's Association, or to a charity of the donor's choice. For out-of-town flower orders, or to offer condolences to the family, or to view the Celebration of Life Video go to www.traunerofuneralhome.com.