Kimberly Ann Gause, age 46 of Celina, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 6, 2018.

She was born the daughter of Kenneth A. & Marianna (Vining) Fetters in Lima on Nov. 15, 1971. On Oct. 14, 2006 she married Michael Gause, who is surviving in Celina.

Also surviving is her son Graham Gower, step daughter Emma Gause, sister & brother-in-law Kris & Duane Rasneor of Celina, niece Kaitlyn (Randy) Cole, great niece Kinslee Cole and her two beloved dogs Max and Scamper.

She was preceded in death by her father Kenneth A. Fetters.

She graduated from Celina High School with the Class of 1990, then graduated from Huntington College with her bachelor's degree, and received her Master's Degree from Wright State University. She was employed by the Celina Public Schools since 1995 and was a 2nd grade teacher.

She was a member of the New Horizons Community Church in Rockford. Kim loved and enjoyed life and spending time with her family. She was an avid runner, enjoyed teaching, reading, and loved to play volleyball.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the New Horizons Community Church in Rockford, with Pastor Phil Bange officiating. Burial will follow in the Willshire Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home and from 9:00 a.m.-10:30 on Thursday at the Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the New Horizons Community Church in Rockford.

Condolences may be left on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.