Pauline R. Wank

LEIPSIC -- Pauline R. Wank, 78 of Leipsic passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 10:07 p.m. Saturday, August 12, 2017 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born January 15, 1939 in Henry County to the late Paul and Leona (Kuhlman) Mangas.  On November 30, 1963 she married Paul E. Wank, who survives.

She is also survived by her children:  David Wank of Defiance, Kathy (Joe) Verhoff of Kalida, Susan (David) Godsil of Ottawa, and Mary (Scott) Schroeder of Leipsic;  13 grandchildren:  Kyle, Samantha, Justin, Elizabeth, Sarah, Noah, Joshua, Kerry, Patrick, Dan, Sydney, Clark and Adelyn;  a brother:  John (Winnie) Mangas of Coldwater, MI; and a sister:  Jean Schroeder of Lima.

Pauline is preceded in death by a son:  Doug Wank.

Pauline was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Bavaria and its Rosary Altar Society and C. L. of C.  She retired from the Putnam County Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA).

She was a member of the Golden Steppers and Fitness Co-op group, member of the Miller City Athletic Boosters and enjoyed keeping up on area High School sports.  She was an avid reader and loved playing cards and Scrabble competitively.

Pauline deeply loved her husband of 53 years and thought the world of her children and 13 grandchildren.  She was full of life and fun. She actively enjoyed following the grandchildren's sporting events.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Bavaria with Father Nick Cunningham officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.   Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at the LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa where a scripture service will be held at 2 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.