Monday, July 7th, 2025
Evelyn Stetler
Evelyn Joan Stetler, 91, of Rockford, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 6, 2025 at The Gardens of Celina, surrounded by her family. She was born June 5, 1934 in Celina, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mabel (Now) Koontz.
On September 8, 1964 she married Dicky Dean Stetler, who preceded her in death on October 2, 2010.
Evelyn was a graduate of Rockford High School. She retired from Huffy Manufacturing after working there for many years. She was a member of the Olive Branch Church of God. Evelyn enjoyed reading, crocheting, and doing puzzles. She also loved going on casino trips. But what she enjoyed the most was spending time with her grandchildren.
Surviving are two sons, Steve (Peg) Snider of Celina, Ohio, and Doug (Martha) Stetler of Rockford, Ohio; two daughters, Pam (Greg) Kabanuk of Evansville, Wisconsin, and Lisa Hartsock of Van Wert, Ohio; fourteen grandchildren, and several great grand chldren and great great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Evelyn was preceded in death by her sons, Dick Snider and Curt Snider; daughter in law, Cheryl Snider; her brother, Dwight Koontz, and her great grandson, Andrew "A. J." Taylor.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 pm Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882, with Pastor Tyler Watson officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery, 3133 US Route 33, Rockford, Ohio 45882.
The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service, from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm Saturday July 12, at the funeral home.
Evelyn's family requests, in lieu of flowers, you consider making a donation to either Olive Branch Church of God, 18568 OH-118, Rockford, Ohio 45882, or to Everheart Hospice, 1350 North Broadway Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Online condolences may be shared at www.ketchamripley.com.
