Janet Coleen Etzler, 82 went to be with the Lord at 12:10 a.m., Friday, January 24, 2025, at Vancrest Nursing Home.
She was born on March 25, 1942, in Van Wert, the daughter of the late Floyd E. Bagley and Helen E. (Bricker) Bagley.
On August 25, 1962, she married Raymond Etzler who survives. They have shared 62 wonderful, eventful years together.
Coleen is survived by a daughter, Lori (Mike) Hammons of rural Van Wert, and three sons; Douglas (Lisa) Etzler of rural Van Wert, Andrew (Jeanette) Etzler of St. Henry, Ohio, and Daniel (Elaine) Etzler of Advance, North Carolina. They have enjoyed 11 grandchildren; grandsons, Javin Etzler, Kalen Etzler, Gavin Etzler, Kyle Hammons (Ebany), and Brett (Alison) Hammons; granddaughters, Raegan Hammons, Kylie Etzler (Isaiah LaTurner), Myia Etzler, Marlee (Jake) Madding, Nora (Braden) Smith, Addy (Preston) Canady and Ava Etzler; as well as seven great-grandchildren. Coleen is also survived by her siblings, Diane (Larry) Webb, and Janell (Paul) Boroff; sisters-in-law, Linda Bagley, Sara Bagley, and Betty Wagner; and brothers-in-law, Floyd (Ruth Ann) Etzler, and Dennis (Nancy) Etzler.
She is preceded in death by brothers, Floyd Eugene Bagley, James D. Bagley, and Ronald R. Bagley; sister-in-law, Joanne Bagley; and brother-in-law, Merle Wagner.
Coleen graduated from Convoy-Union High School in 1960. She continued her education at Defiance College earning a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in 1964. After graduation, she taught for six years at Ohio City Liberty Schools and 29 years at Crestview Schools. Working with children was her life’s work but her love of the Lord and sharing that with her students was her true passion.
After retiring from teaching she spent several years as a volunteer at Crestview Elementary helping students in reading and math. She also organized a tutoring program for students after school at the Convoy Village Ministry Center working with after-school homework assignments
Coleen was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Convoy where she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Weekday School and served on numerous committees.
Perhaps her favorite pastime was supporting all of her grandchildren’s activities by following their sports, music, and social events. She loves them all very much!
The family would also like to thank CHP Hospice and the nurses at Vancrest for all their help with Coleen’s care.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 27, 2025, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Convoy. Calling hours will be from 2 – 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at the church.
Preferred Memorials are to Redeemer Lutheran Church, Convoy Community Foundation, and Gideons International. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.