Marie (Hiser) Eichar, age 90, of North Baltimore, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Briar Hill Nursing Home in North Baltimore.
She was born July 24, 1934, to Charles E. & Gertrue (Stump) Hiser, in the home on Cygnet Road near Risingsun, OH, where she was raised. Marie graduated from Risingsun High School in 1952 and attended Findlay College.
She met David H Eichar at Findlay College, and they were married Dec. 20, 1953, at the Risingsun Church of God, by his father, David L. Eichar & her pastor Norman Folk. They were later divorced.
During their over 30 years of marriage, she served along with him at the following churches, Tedrow, Ottokee & Oak Shade Methodist Churches in Fulton County; North View Methodist, Main St., Findlay & Center Chapel Meth., South of Findlay Charge. Vanlue EUB church, Benton Ridge Circuit EUB (Trinity & Pleasant Hill) Hancock County, Westminster Methodist Allen County, South East of Lima, Bairdstown & Mt. Herman United Methodist Charge, Wood County.
Survivors include a son Charles D. Eichar, North Baltimore OH. two daughters, Cheryl Anne (Steve) Newman, Battle Creek, MI. and Sheila J. (Ron) Tefft, Beloit, WI; son-in-law Frank Simon of Upper Sandusky, Ohio; 9 grandchildren, 7 bonus grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 15 bonus great-grandchildren, 9 bonus great-great-grandchildren and many nieces & nephews.
Marie was proceeded in death by her parents, two brothers Marion (Marcine) Hiser, and Rev. Escil (Beulah) Hiser, one sister Nellie L (Paul) Edinger, daughter-in-law Judy Eichar, granddaughter Amanda J. Simon, daughter, Sandra J. Simon.
Marie was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church and organist/pianist there for over 30 years. She was delegate to West Ohio Conference from 1990-2016, Financial Secretary and a member of the UMW of which she was Pres. for several years. Marie has served on the Dist. UMW team as Treasurer, Chair of Membership Nurture & Outreach, Shepardess, Vice President & nominating committee.
Marie was a past member of the Findlay STAR Chapter IAAP, where she held several offices. She was delegate to the annual conference, which was held all over the US.
Marie also cherished the many friendships which developed from the Annette Baton and Drum Corps Mothers group. Which lasted long after her children were no longer in Corp.
She retired in 1999 from Green Thumb Employment & Training Service, as State Program Asst. Marie was bookkeeper, office manager for Davis Distributing Co. for over 48 years, continuing that position part time, while she was at Green Thumb, and after her retirement, until the death of Mr. Paul E. (Gene) Davis, in 2012.
She had worked in the bookkeeping dept. of H&M Bakery in Fremont, Oh., Central Rubber & Steel (now Centrex), Findlay; & Findlay Plumbing Supply.
Marie’s priority was her family. Marie traveled to Lamar, Colorado with her parents when she was 7 to visit family. Then after she was married, she traveled to Canada, Florida, Idaho, Oregon & Washington state to visit her brothers and extended family several times. Marie was dedicated to her family and her Lord.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 4, 2024, from 9-11 a.m. & 12-1 p.m. at the Risingsun First Church of God (7968 US-23 Risingsun, Ohio 43457), where a Celebration of Life Service will begin on Monday, November 4, at 1 p.m. The burial will be at Graham Cemetery near Wayne.
Immediately following a bereavement dinner will be held back at the Risingsun First Church of God.
All arrangements have been entrusted to Barndt Funeral Home in Wayne, Ohio.
Online condolences can be sent to Marie’s family at www.barndtfuneralhome.org.
