Jane Hoeffel

Jane A. Hoeffel, 82, of Napoleon, Ohio passed from this life on April 22, 2023 at CHP Hospice, Defiance, Ohio. Jane was born in Napoleon, Ohio on August 20, 1940 to the late Albert and Rosalie (Trautmann) Durham. Jane was a 1958 graduate of Florida Local High School. On July 15, 1978 she married James Hoeffel, Sr. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Flatrock Township and he suddenly preceded her in death on December 27, 1981 and Jane bravely carried on without him for the next 41 years. Jane began her banking career at the former Community Bank in Napoleon as a teller. She ascended to the position of Lending Officer, a position she held for many years. After a 32-year career, she retired and began working for the former Meekison Law Office, a position she held for almost 10 years. Jane then volunteered at the Henry County Hospital, managing the gift shop. She was also very active with fund raising projects at the hospital. Throughout her careers over the years, she became friends with many people in the Napoleon community. She touched the lives of many friends and strangers through her charitable support of many organizations, both local and distant. Jane was a person of great faith. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon for many years. That faith sustained her through her entire life and especially through the difficult times she faced with her health in recent years. Jane is survived by her sister, Susanne McColley, twin brother, James Durham; stepchildren, Jody (David) Ely, James (Lesley) Hoeffel, Jr., and Jackie Rodriguez; step grandchildren, Cameron (Kelsey) Ely, Justin Rodriguez, Connor Ely, Emily Hoeffel (Cody Myers), and Andrew Hoeffel; niece, Tammy Durham; great nephews, Harley III and Ethan Dunakin. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 27th, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-8 p.m. at Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon, Ohio and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Paul Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.rodenbergergray.com

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Jane Hoeffel

August 20, 1940 - April 22, 2023