Helen Marie Wegener

Helen Marie Wegener, age 76, passed away on January 23, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo. She was born June 10, 1939 in Sylvania to the late Ralph Eugene and Aileen Flo (Cookson) Frank. A graduate of Burnham High School, Sylvania, Helen married LaVon Emmett Wegener on April 6, 1966. Strong in her faith, she was a homemaker and longtime member of First Baptist Church of Sylvania. Helen enjoyed doing all types of puzzles. She was an avid fan of both the Detroit Red Wings and Tigers, NASCARs Jeff Gordon and country music, especially Travis Tritt. Helen will be remembered for her kind heart and ability to see the good in everyone. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Dale (Kelly), Chris and Stan Wegener; daughters, Pam Erard and Dawn Stanley; step children, Ellery Wegener and Grace Stanley; eight grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and siblings, Barbara Voegeli, Gene (Jennifer), Rick and Mark (Shelley) Frank. Helen was also preceded in death by her husband in 1989; and brother, Paul Frank. Visitation will be Thursday from 2-8 p.m. in the Walker Funeral Home, 5155 Sylvania Ave. (west of Corey Rd.) where funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 29, 2016. Burial will follow at Toledo Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551.