Lou Arbogast Obituary

Lou Ann M. Arbogast

Angels are singing, welcoming Lou Ann home to heaven and into our Father's arms! At almost 92, she rested peacefully in her own home and bed, knowing she was loved.

Lou Ann M Arbogast had a blessed life. She shared her heart with three husbands in her lifetime: Lester Ardner, Joseph Virkler (deceased), and Paul Arbogast (deceased). All honored military men. She treasured three children, David Ardner (who greeted her into heaven), Deb (Ardner) Weber (Don) and Nancy Virkler; four grandchildren, Drew (Michelle) Hersh, Liane (Matt) Roth, Katelyn (Chelsea) Weber and Matt Weber; along with four beautiful great-grandchildren, Olivia, Jack and Margo Roth and Ozzie Hersh (who was waiting for her in heaven).

Lou Ann lived a full life. She was a hard worker, resilient, stubborn, and a perfectionist. She worked at Tiffin Glasshouse. Then, at 19 years of age, she followed her husband to the Army, taking pictures of soldiers being drafted. She later built, owned and operated Ardner's Rootbeer Stand and then Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge on Route 100. Lou Ann helped start a local Hospice chapter and a bereavement group at St Joe's church.

Lou Ann loved her family and friends. A good game of cards brought out her competitive spirit and lots of laughs. Her home, cooking, flowers and birds gave her joy and made her smile.

She was a lifetime parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

In the past few years, she has grown a relationship with Jesus and found peace in knowing and trusting Him for her salvation. (John 3:16 'For God so loved the world that he gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.') Believe and follow Jesus.

Her Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424 with the Rev. Joseph Szybka officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ronald McDonald House or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.