Rebecca “Becky” Miller Hiser, 74, of Fremont, OH passed away at her home on September 27, 2016. She was born on May 6, 1942 in Mansfield, OH to James and Mary Miller, during James Millers’ WWII Service. When he enlisted the family moved back to Defiance, OH where she grew up. Later, for business reasons the family relocated to Cygnet, OH. She attended Cygnet Schools which later became Elmwood Schools where she graduated from in 1960. While at Elmwood she was crowned the first Homecoming Queen, and after graduation she helped establish, and regularly served on, her class reunion committee. Becky also graduated from Elkhart Institute of Technology as a medical secretary.
Becky married James Hiser on November 11, 1961 in Bowling Green, OH and he survives. They first settled in Elizabethtown, KY where she was employed as a secretary for the Second Army, while her husband served in the US Army in Fort Knox, KY from 1962-64. Upon James’ discharge from the Army, they relocated to Fremont, OH and started a family shortly thereafter. In April of 1966 they became parents of Matthew, and four years later their oldest daughter Katie arrived. In 1978, their youngest daughter Jenny was born.
Becky was employed at the Sandusky County Board of Elections and later as an interior designer at Mike’s Home Improvement Center. It was there that she cultivated a talent and lifelong interest in design and decorating. Becky’s unique and sophisticated style was evident in everything she touched, from her farmhouse in Fremont at the holidays to her very own wardrobe. She insisted on things looking polished and special, and she always succeeded. She later worked at the Betty Jane Center in Tiffin, OH which then transitioned to Ohio Jobs and Family Service. Becky then went to work as the office manager for Sandusky County Farm Bureau where she worked until she retired in 2004.
Becky enjoyed gardening, interior decorating and watching Ohio State Football. Her true love was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She was a glowing centerpiece that her family all gathered around and was the very heart of the family.
Becky is survived by her husband, James Hiser, Fremont; children, Matthew (Susan) Hiser, Wixom, MI, Katie (Mike) Taylor, Fremont and Jenny (Aaron) Spielman, Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Lindsay and Kristen Hiser, Hailey, Allison, Andrew and Adam Taylor and brother-in-law, Rich Stephenson, Monroeville, IN.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Suzanne Stephenson.
Visitation: Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Memorial Service: Tuesday, October 4, 2016; 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with an hour of gathering prior to the service. Pastor Dan Vickey will officiate.
Private burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, OH at a later date.
Memorials: American Cancer Society or Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital.
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Aunt Susie & Uncle Bob
Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are to hear of the passing of Becky, but know that in time God will bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl Anne Newman
Jim, I am so sorry. You two were a good team. I will be praying for your family’s comfort.
Mary Lou Deibert
Now I know where she was after reading the obit. I stopped sending cards cause I didn’t know what was what. Am so sorry for our loss. Cousin Mary Lou.
Linda Horn (Mouse)
She will be missed. What a wonderful sister she was to my best friend and now they are together again. Sisters know the joy. Sincere condolences to the family.
Lorrie Miller
Thinking of you Matt, Katie, Jenny, & Jim…..what a wonderful lady Becky was….
Love Ray & Lorrie
Jim stone
So very sorry for you Jim and the family , I will miss her friendly smile and hardy laugh ! So many great family memories with our families at the holiday season . Love , Jim and Jackie
Carole Ann Conyers
Wonderful memorial video of Becky! A beautiful person – inside and out. Such a joy to have had
her as a cousin.
Much love to Jim, Matt, Katie, Jenny and their families,
Your cousin Carole Ann
Kathy Kaatz
Oh Dear Cousin Becky, may you rest in peace and be loved and surrounded by all the family that you join on the other side. Much much love and healing to everyone grieving and missing you here.
What a lovely person…always… Hugs, Strength and comfort in all your wonderful memories Jim, Matt, Katie, Jenny and Grandkids
Linda and Ed Fair
OMG, just heard about Becky from a friend. I am so so sorry. I don’t know how many times I was going to give her a call, but didn’t for one reason or another.
I regret that so much. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jim and family.
Lanny milligan
Jim, thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Love and prayers. Lanny milligan.
Harley F. Tyson Jr.
I was so sorry to learn of Becky’s passing. She was a very unique and accomplished woman. I had the honor of crowning her as the 1st homecoming queen at Elmwood way back in 1960. I was forever grateful to her for taking the time to care for me as I became ill on our senior trip. That kind of special followed her all thru life. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. My prayers are with the family, that they may get thru this difficult time. God Bless you all.
Jerry Manahan
So many GREAT memories with You Guys!
I’m So Sorry for you loss!!!
Prayers for the Entire Family!