Genevieve L. Hemsoth

Genevieve L. Hemsoth, 96, a life-long resident of Henry County, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 at her home in Malinta, Ohio. She was born in Grelton, Ohio on March 5,1919 to Glen and Bernice (Hollopeter) Shuler. She married Charles Neil Hemsoth on May 25,1946 in a garden-wedding ceremony in Malinta. Charles survives his beloved wife, Genevieve. Genevieve graduated from Malinta-Grelton High School in 1937. She also graduated from Ft. Wayne, Indiana's Warner's Beauty College. She opened the first Malinta Beauty Shop in October 1941; until she sold it to start raising her family in 1948. Genevieve found joy in visiting with friends and family and helping people. She enjoyed her many car trips with Charles, as they visited their 4 children in Florida, Oregon and Ohio. She loved talking on the phone and it has been noted by many that even a wrong number would lead to a long talk with the caller. Genevieve always found common ground in her conversations with others. She was a Sunday School teacher at Grelton United Methodist Church and was involved with the Malinta Garden Club, as well as, being a member of the Malinta United Methodist Women's Group. Genevieve and Charles delivered Meals on Wheels with Henry County Senior Services until she was 88 years old. Before her health declined, she enjoyed cooking and baking and the highlight of each day was serving her husband, children, and grandchildren. Survivors include three sons; Greg (Diane) Hemsoth of Jacksonville, FL, Scott (Gail) Hemsoth of Cottage Grove, OR and Jan Paul Hemsoth of Toledo, OH. Her daughter, the youngest of her children, Jenee (Dan) Tilson, Sherwood, OR, also survives. Genevieve was the oldest of 6 girls. Two sisters, Doris Gilliland and Kathleen Brenner, preceded her in death. She is survived by 3 sisters: Caroline Kirk, Miriam Kercher and Florence Lewis. Her sister-in-law Nancy Miller survives. She also leaves 6 grandchildren; Jessica and Jenifer, Elizabeth and Aimee and Martin and Kate. A Christian Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Rodenberger Funeral Home in Napoleon with Rev. Susan St. Peter officiating. Interment will follow at Grelton Cemetery and then a luncheon and time of fellowship will be held at the Monroe Township Fire Department. Visitation for friends and family will be held on Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Rodenberger Funeral Home in Napoleon, Ohio. The family would like to thank Genevieve's home caregivers and the Monroe Township Fire Department for the wonderful and kind care given to Genevieve during the past few years. Memorial donations may be made to the Malinta United Methodist Church, Monroe Township Fire Department or the charity of your choice. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Online condolences can be made to www.rodenbergerfuneralhome.com

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Genevieve L. Hemsoth

March 5, 1919 - December 28, 2015