Carol S. Bixler, 85, of Fremont, OH, passed into the arms of Jesus on January 31, 2015 at Valley View Health Care Center in Fremont. She was born on December 28, 1929 in Wyandot County to Dewey and Ruth (Krupp) Dillon. She was a 1947 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School.
Carol married Charles F. Bixler on April 3, 1948 in Upper Sandusky and he preceded her in death on March 3, 2012. She was employed at HJ Heinz as a Lab Technician for many years until she retired. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Port Clinton and previously, at Grace Brethren Church on Collingwood, Fremont, where she loved teaching children and decorating for events. She lived on East Harbor of Lake Erie with her husband for many years and enjoyed showing hospitality, watching and feeding wildlife, sending cards of encouragement and crafting.
Carol is survived by her daughters, Gwendolyn (Dan) Waggoner, Lindsey, OH and Gail (Ron) Adams, Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren, Rebekah (Steven) Wing,Lambertville, MI; Ben (Kate) Waggoner, El Paso, TX; Aaron (Jandie) Waggoner, Ligonier, IN; Abby (Ed) McDowell, Myrtle Beach, SC; Luke (Krista) Adams ,Washington DC; Amos Adams, Myrtle Beach, SC and Beth (Jonathan) Mishoe, Arlington, VA; great grandchildren, Noah, Clay, Rylyn, Reagan, Briar, Breslin, Rowyn and Bristol Wing, Bailey, Alexis and Cyrus McDowell and Ty Waggoner; siblings, Barb (Dan) Reed and Loren (Lois) Dillon and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Charles Bixler, daughter, Greta (Bixler) Goff Patterson, and brother, Paul Dillon.
Memorial Service: Tuesday, February 3, 2015; 11:30 a.m. at Grace Brethren Chapel, 1820 North State Route 590, Gibsonburg, OH with Pastor Peter Dodd officiating. Guests will be received by the family at 10:30 before the service and are invited for a luncheon immediately after the service in honor of Carol.
Private Burial will take place at Old Mission Cemetery in Upper Sandusky, OH on a later date.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Grace Baptist Church, Port Clinton, OH, or Grace Brethren Chapel, Gibsonburg, OH.
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Mary Gardner Worsham
Praying for your family! May God place His arms of comfort and direction around them!
John Bixler and Jeff & Pam Bixler
To all family members: You have our deepest sympathy on the loss of Carol. She is in a much better place now, although we understand how much she will be missed. We had a wonderful visit with Gwen and Gail recently, but know that they were thinking about their Mother the whole time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. John, Jeff and Pam
Gail (Bixler) Adams
Thank you for your condolences & your hospitality while we were in FL. It was SO good to see you all.
Richard & Martha Joseph
Family Bixler:
Another of our long time neighbors and friends is gone, with many a good memory of times and living on Circle Drive,. Fremont. It has been a long time but lots of good is still in our memories.
We send our sincere condolence to Bixler Family from South Texas. Chuck and Carol will always be with us.
Gail (Bixler) Adams
Hello to the Joseph’s! Thanks so much for your kind words. I just found an old picture of you in the neighborhood! If you would like to leave me an address or email, I will forward it to you. Thanks again!
Ruth Pieplow
Dear Gwen ,Gail and families, So sorry to hear about your mother. My sympathy to all of you. Love Aunt Ruth
Cindy Henkel Longnecker
Dear Bixler Family. I was a friend of Caro’s in the Lab. at H.J. Heinz from 1974 until the day she retired. We had many conversations of the Biblical nature. She lived to please the Lord. I’m sure she’ll soon recieve her great reward. Right now she’s in the company of the Triune Headship, God the The Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. I’m sure she is so thrilled to be enjoying their sweet company. Besides all her friends and lived ones who have gone on before her. I’m sure she’d tell you I love you all so much, but don’t weep for me. I’m in a awesome place with the Amazing God and could not be happier evermore. My body is all healed of all its ailments and have a new body I’m enjoying so much. Your friend through Jesus Christ Cindy Henkel Longnecker.
Gail (Bixler) Adams
Hello Cindy,
So neat to hear of our bond in Christ! Thanks for the condolence for our mom’s passing from the land of the dying to the land of the living!
Lori Brunner Kottman
Dear Gwen and Gail–I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I remember so many happy times at your house and with your family. May our dear Lord surround you with His loving arms as you travel through this time.
Gail (Bixler) Adams
So good to hear from you Lori! Yes, so many memories of the you and the old neighborhood! AND YOUR mom, she even helped me with my sewing project! Heaven is even more close now, isn’t it?
The Cook Families: Lee/Lynell Brian/Linda Ty/Carole
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. While there is little that can be done to take away the pain, may it help to know that friends and family are sharing your sorrow. Words are so inadequate at a time like this, but please know our hearts ache too as we give you our deepest sympathy.
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted Matthew 5:4
Gail (Bixler) Adams
Thanks to all of the Cooks! Memories of volleyball at the reunions… So glad you are part of our family.
Brian R. Zartman
Gwen and Gail,
I am sorry to here of the loss of your Mother and my prayers go out to both of you. I learned of your mothers passing from Bruce. May your good memories and thoughts carry you through these times. I do remember the days and it doesn’t seem that long ago with your Mom and Dad and sister in the back yard under the willow tree at the pick nick table and the old car shows with you and your Dad,s old car. I do believe times were simpler then and family’s got together with friends more often. God Bless both of you and your families.
With Sympathy,
Brian
Gail (Bixler) Adams
Hi Brian, Thanks for your kind words and sharing your memories. Yes! That willow tree, what a great climbing tree! So many fun times in the neighborhood. Thanks for being a part of them.