Dorothy Stanton, 94, of Waterville, OH passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2024 following a brief illness. She was born February 17, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio to Albert and Shirley (Monro) Schudel. Dorothy married Albert Stanton on July 21, 1951 and they shared 70 years together until he passed in 2021.
She graduated from Libbey High School in 1948, went on to the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing and earned her nursing diploma in 1951. Dorothy then attended the University of Toledo where she earned her Bachelors degree in Public Affairs and Community Service and her Masters in Health Education.
Throughout her career, Dorothy worked as an RN for various doctor's offices, hospitals, and Bowling Green State University Infirmary, ending her career as a social worker. She was a prominent member of the Perrysburg and Waterville communities. She was a member of Waterville UMC and past member of Grace Church Perrysburg where she taught Sunday School with her husband, Al. Dorothy was also a former member of Perrysburg First Church. She and her husband, Al taught many classes at Way Library called "Telling your Life Story". Dorothy loved Norman Rockwell and used his illustrations in a video for retirement preparations. Dorothy was strong in her faith and could be counted on praying for family and friends on a daily basis. She recently won the talent contest at StoryPoint for her joke telling skills. If Dorothy could leave you with anything, she would give them the gift of music, laughter and tears.
She is survived by her daughters, Sally Krist, Lynette (Gene) Buckland and Julie (Ed) Andra; grandchildren, Robert (Debbie) Krist, Michelle (Rob) Fairchild, Julie (Lee) Jackson, Emily (David) Hayes, Tiffany (Charlie) Cooke, Tony (Melissa) Kibler, Ben Stanton, Alison (Steven) McShane and Katie Stanton and sixteen great-grandchildren. Along with her husband, Al, she was preceded in death by her parents, son, Michael and daughter, Gayle Gardner.
Friends and family will be received Wednesday, October 9, 2024 from 2-7:00 p.m. at Walker-Witzler-Shank Funeral Home, 222 E. South Boundary St., Perrysburg (419-792-3786). Visitation will continue on Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 9:30-10:30 at Waterville UMC, 7115 Waterville Monclova Rd. where funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow at Ft. Meigs Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Dorothy's name to Waterville UMC. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.walkerfuneralhome.com.