Leona L. Nuesmeyer, 87, formerly of 14233 Moulton Fort Amanda Road, Wapakoneta, and most recently of Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community, died at 11:55 p.m. Aug. 26, 2009, at Otterbein.

She was born Dec. 12, 1921, in Auglaize County to Harley and Laura Dohse Paglow. On Oct. 9, 1940, she married Robert Henry Nuesmeyer, who died June 30, 1996.

Surviving are her two children, Dennis (Lydia) Nuesmeyer, Mahomet, Ill.; and Dianne (Tom) Logan, St. Marys; a sister-in-law, LaRose (Garry) Theiss, Lafayette; four grandchildren and two great-grandsons.

Deceased is a brother, Walter Paglow.

She had worked for the former Swonger's Furniture and Detjen Grain Company and later Koenig Equipment Company, all in Moulton. She also was a seamstress. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Moulton, and its Ruth Circle and choir.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Joy Miller officiating. Burial is at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Calling is 2-5 p.m. Sunday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

Contributions can be made to the church or Grand Lake Hospice.

Condolences can be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.