Erma Stelzer, 76, 7833 Riley Road, Celina, died at 8:40 a.m. April 17, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

She was born July 18, 1931, in Lima, to Albert and Erma Opal Springer Denney. On June 26, 1949, she married Merle Stelzer, who survives.

Other survivors are five sons, Timothy D., Swanton, Randy M., Wapakoneta, Terry (Patricia) and Steve, all of Lima, and Patrick (Jennifer), Missouri City, Texas; two daughters, Anne (Mike) Opperman, Anna, and Cindy (Bob) Jolliff; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was a homemaker. A 1949 graduate of South High School, Lima, she was a member of Mendon United Methodist Church.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina, the Rev. Charles Eagle officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.

Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.

Contributions can be made to the Mendon Park committee.