Ellen L. Soper, 76, of Fremont, OH passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 22, 2021 at her home. She was born on July 11, 1945 in Port Clinton, OH the daughter of John and Millie Ellen (Colston) Tunnell. She was a 1963 graduate of Port Clinton High School. Ellen married Donald J. Soper on June 17, 1995 in Fremont, OH and he survives. She was a bartender at various locations and previously worked at Lowe’s. Ellen played in various pool and dart leagues. She enjoyed NASCAR and was an Ohio Sate and Cleveland Browns fan. She also enjoyed knitting, cooking, making zucchini bread and bread & butter pickles, canning, westerns, collecting frogs, campfires and spending time with her friends at Pub 400.
Ellen is survived by her husband, Donald Soper, Fremont; step-children, Donella (Shilo) Alberding and Brent (Tammy) Soper; nieces and nephews, Sandy Beazell, Dawn (Mike) Best, Carrie (Steve) Roberts, Chris (Carol) Eberly; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Jay and Charlie Tunnell, Barb Eblery and Betty (Kal) Carnicom.
Visitation: Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH. Funeral Service will follow at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials: Wounded Warrior Project
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Myra Eppinger
Ellen had a heart of gold, always there to help anyone in need. She loved to cook and was always eager to share her tasty results. I remember listening to Don’s and Ellen’s interesting stories about all their travels across the US, often taking our late mother along. She will be always be remembered for her sweet smile and kindness. May Don and her family find peace and comfort and may Ellen rest in peace.
Heidi Hasselbach
To my best girl, I love you so much, and im going to miss you terribly, life will never be the same without you in it, I will always remember you for a long as I live, love you Ellie!!!!
Bob Soper
Ellen was a fabulous cook and was always there when you needed a helping hand. Don was a lucky man to have her in his life. Whenever I was at their house she would offer me dinner and I couldn’t refuse those amazing meals. She enjoyed pleasing people and sitting around a campfire. She will be greatly missed. RIP!
Sheli Ferguson
My sympathy goes out to Ellen’s family and friends. Ellen was such a sweetheart to everyone she met. She was so much fun to play darts with!
Alyce Deisenroth-Witt
Offering my deepest sympathy to Ellen’s family, she was quite the character. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Rest in Peace Ellen
Jane Keller
Ellen had the biggest heart of anyone I know! She would give her baked goodies and pickles to everyone and man were they delicious! She was so full of life, yelling OH at the top of her lungs during the Ohio State football games expecting a IO reply from everyone around! Life of the party! And the shoulder rubs!! Everyone knew what to expect after her shoulder rubs lol. Sweet lady you will be missed more than you know. Rest in heaven my friend❤️
Jana arend
My deepest sympathy to the family. I know she had good care until the end. Offering prayers for all