Wilma Saunders Kania

Wilma Saunders Kania, 94, of Tiffin and formerly of Custar, passed away Monday evening, Feb. 3, 2020, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born Jan. 22, 1926, in Gallipolis, to Earl and Chloie (Williams) Cox. Wilma married Paul Saunders Sept. 22, 1944, and he preceded her in death Dec. 13, 1965. She then married John Kania Dec. 11, 1970, and he also preceded her in death July 16, 2009. She is survived by two sons, Paul (Sandra) Saunders of Deshler and Dan (Barbara) Saunders of Tiffin; stepchildren, Rosanne (Thomas) Tussing of Jenera, Steven (Deborah) Kania of Findlay, and Thomas (Sheri) Kania of Liberty Center; stepdaughters-in-law, Patricia Kania and Lois Kania, both of Bowling Green; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ron Saunders; two stepsons, David Kania and Dennis Kania; grandson, Kyle Kania; and two sisters, Juanita and Pauline. Wilma worked at the former Custar State Bank and also for Huntington Bank in Bowling Green. She loved to travel and enjoyed many years living in Florida. She was an avid golfer and quite accomplished in women's events. While a member of Bowling Green Country Club and Shady Acres in McComb, she won several Club Championships. While living in Florida she recorded a "Hole in One." She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, Custar and St. John Fisher Catholic Church, West Palm Beach, Florida. While in Florida she also belonged to The Marine Auxiliary, GLV Ladies Club and GLV Italian-American Club. Visitation will be 2-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, at Feehan-Rodenberger Funeral Home, Deshler. A funeral mass will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Custar with Fr. Frank Murd officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Deshler. The family suggests memorials to Friedman Village of St. Francis Activities, St. Louis School or Bridge Hospice. www.feehanrodenbergerfuneralhome.com.