Theresa Lucille Cole died Saturday, Might 30, 2020, at The Meadows of Kalida in her sleep. She was born on December 22, 1938, in Lima, Ohio to Charles Daniel and Mary Agnes (Kerner) Ellerbrock.
Theresa was a beloved spouse and mom. She was a loving grandmother and nice grandmother. Theresa married the love of her life, Roger Cole on Might 4, 1963, simply eight months after assembly him on a blind date arrange by Jan and Jerry; it was an ideal date! Theresa and Roger lately celebrated 57 years of marriage. They labored collectively to construct a loving house for his or her two youngsters, Tim and Tina.
Summers had been spent on the cottage in Charloe, Ohio along with her husband and children, alongside along with her sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lois and Bob Sanderson, and their children. There was by no means a boring second when everybody acquired collectively for the annual hog roast and euchre event.
Theresa was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Columbus Grove. She labored at Lima Phone Firm from 1958-1967, previous to beginning her household. She was a full-time mother whereas the children had been in elementary college and as they grew, she started to substitute within the library of their colleges, which labored right into a full-time place and ultimately Theresa was promoted to the Assistant to the Director of the Libraries within the Lima Metropolis Faculties. She labored full-time along with being the President of the PTA, Music Boosters, a Room-Mom, and he or she by no means missed a dance recital, band, choir or orchestra live performance. She was a life lengthy fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and quickly turned one of many loudest cheering followers, and proudest Mamaw within the stands watching her grandkids, Ava and Aidan, play soccer for Liberty Benton.
She alongside along with her buddies fashioned a “Women Lunch,” a month-to-month get collectively that she actually loved and took part in till her well being declined. Thanks to Liz, Charlene, Pat, Kathy, Elaine, Mary Jo, Lois and Linda for making mother chuckle a lot when all of you bought collectively. Mother additionally bowled for 30+ years. Sharon, Audrey and Brenda, thanks for the various years of friendship you shared with Mother.
Once they moved to their new house in Columbus Grove, they started a brand new chapter full of many new buddies. Theresa retired from the Lima Metropolis Faculties in 2001. As soon as each she and Roger had been retired, they started to journey on holidays and spent a number of winters in Florida along with her brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Betty Ellerbrock. They constructed life-long friendships and at all times had a good time listening to the weekly concert events within the garages.
She is survived by her loving husband, Roger Cole; their children, Timothy Cole (Brian Miller) of Columbus and Tina Pingle of Findlay. She was a grandmother to Logan (Amanda), Heidee and Benjamin Miller all of Columbus, and Ava Anna-Rose and Aidan Robert Cole Pingle each of Findlay; nice grandmother to Atticus Miller; sister-in-law to Rosemary Ellerbrock of Columbus Grove and Lois Sanderson of Lima; in addition to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Theresa was preceded in loss of life by her brothers, Norbert (Loretta), Robert (Betty), Richard and Eugene (Linda) Ellerbrock.
The household want to say a particular thanks to Elaine Niese, for all of the friendship you gave Mother, the numerous instances you checked in on her and Dad, and for being a beautiful pal. Thanks additionally to all the great workers at The Meadows of Kalida, particularly the nurses and aides on the 200 Corridor, and Donna, the Director of Nursing, who took great care of Theresa. You all made her really feel like she was a part of your loved ones, taking good care of her when she wanted it, made us really feel welcome and we will by no means thanks sufficient. Thanks additionally to Putnam County Hospice and our superb nurse, Amanda, for being Mother’s advocate and ensuring she was snug when she wanted it most.
Mass of Christian burial will start at 2:30 pm, Thursday, June 4, 2020, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, the place buddies could name from 1 p.m. till time of the service at 2:30 p.m. Father David Ross will officiate with burial to comply with in St. Anthony Cemetery, Columbus Grove.
Memorial contributions could also be made to The Meadows of Kalida or Putnam County Hospice.
On-line condolences could also be expressed at hartmansonsfuneralhome.com.