Esther Halker Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Esther Halker of Columbus Grove, Ohio, born in Kalida, Ohio, who passed away on December 2, 2021, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Anthony T. Smith and Magdalena M. Smith (Schroeder); her husband Raymond L. Halker; her son Pat Halker; her daughter-in-law Lois Halker; her grandson Brian Powell; her great grandchild Myah Halker; and her siblings, Gilbert Smith (Jean), Len Smith (Angie), Cy Smith (Dorothy), Ed Smith (Mary Ann), Martha Fuerst (Arnold), Florence Freeman (Tom), Norma Kerly (Tom), Mary Brown (Urban), Tom Smith (Dorothy) and Bob Smith (Susie).
She is survived by: her children, Bill Halker (Carole), Sam Halker (Anne), Jean Halker, Cheryl Risser (Dan), Sandy Knueven (Gerry) and Lisa Stechschulte (Andy); her grandchildren, Christie Tabler (Dave), Shannon Horstman (Travis), Mike Powell, Nicole Rode (Kevin), John Powell (Angel), Ryan Halker (Jamie), Todd Halker (Nicole), Brandi Trueblood (Phil), Matt Halker (Morgan), Jeht Risser, Rayce Risser, Kristen Miller, Aubrie Knueven, Addison Knueven, Paige Turkelson (Nick) and Dane Stechschulte (Lauren); her great grandchildren, Alex, Ryan, Cody Tabler, Will, Annabel Horstman, Aryel, Bailey, Gena Powell, Piper Powell, Tanner, Hunter Rode, Josh, Trevor Halker, Alexis Halker, Lawson, Olivia, Graham, Rose Trueblood, Evelyn Halker and Crew Stechschulte; and her great great grandchildren, Iyla Powell and Ryker Zeigler.
Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Homecare and Hospice or St. Anthony Catholic Church.
