Dorothy C. Mohler

Dorothy Catherine Mohler (Downey), 90 years old, died in Sylvania, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family, on June 16, 2012. Dorothy cared deeply about people, the city of Toledo, education and left her mark on the world in many subtle ways. Her primary legacy is a family of eight children, their spouses, 16 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was the heart and strength of an extended family that treasured her deeply. Taught to love God and to love one another, Dorothy leaves a legacy of love. Dorothy grew up in Lima, Ohio, a place that she greatly cherished. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Mary Manse College in Toledo in 1943, where she made lifelong friends with whom she spent many wonderful times. At Mary Manse, Dorothy was awarded alumna of the year in 1985. After raising eight children, she also received her Master’s degree in Library Science from the University of Toledo in 1979. She was a librarian at the Medical College of Ohio and Central Catholic High School. Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward F. Mohler, Jr. whom she met in Toledo before his US Navy service in World War II. Dorothy and Ed married in 1947 and raised their eight children in the Old West End and Rosary Cathedral Parish communities. They believed strongly in the importance of education and supported all of their children as they completed their college and advanced degrees. As a devout Roman Catholic, Dorothy had great compassion for the less fortunate and those in need. During World War II, she helped with the war effort, working for General Motors in Dayton, Ohio, drafting and engineering Army Air Corps aircraft propellers. In addition, she spent many years volunteering with Meals on Wheels and at Rosary Cathedral in Toledo. She spent many hours helping at Rosary Cathedral’s school and church as a choir member, church tour guide, member of the Cathedral Players, and served on various church and school committees. In more recent years, she was a choir member and active parishioner at The Historic Church of St. Patrick in Toledo. Dorothy had many hobbies and interests including traveling, reading, music, antiquing, gardening, attending sporting events at the University of Toledo and playing bridge. Dorothy and Ed enjoyed traveling to many places around the world including Ireland, Greece, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Alaska, England, Russia and the Caribbean. She was also a great supporter of her children and grandchildren, attending countless sporting, art and scholastic events. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Anna Downey, her sisters Rose Mary Gradwohl and Zita Tarr, and her brothers, John Downey, Reverend Joseph Downey, SJ and Bernard Downey. She is survived by her eight children - Marty Mohler (Terri), Carolyn Rittner (Glen), Joan Austin (Bob), Claire Mohler, Beth Mohler, Ted Mohler (Pamala), Meg Buck (Chris), Steve Mohler (Melissa), grandchildren - Jarrod Mohler (Sharon), Bryan Mohler (Dana), Lindsay Behrman (Mike), Colin Mohler, Sarah Rittner, Rebecca Rittner, Jesse Austin, Crystal Strickler (Matt), Seth Austin (Stacey), Cody Austin (Tiffany), Luke Mohler, Steven Schmidt, Amanda Schmidt, Lilly Buck, Jacob Mohler, Keanan Mohler and great-grandchildren - Declan Mohler, Maeve Mohler, Brooke Strickler, Landon Strickler, Mason Strickler, Brynn Austin and Brystol Austin. She is also survived by her brother, Thomas Downey. Dorothy’s family would like to thank her caregivers from Sunset House, Sunset Village and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their loving care. Family and friends may gather at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Road on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. The prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. The funeral will begin in the mortuary Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 a.m. at The Historic Church of St. Patrick at 130 Avondale Ave. Memorials may be made to The Historic Church of St. Patrick Outreach Endowment at 130 Avondale, Toledo, Ohio 43602; Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral at 2535 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43610; Central Catholic High School Scholarship Fund, 2550 Cherry St., Toledo, Ohio 43608; or Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 800 S. Detroit Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43609.Please view and sign the “on-line” guest registry at CoyleFuneralHome.com The Irish Blessing May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again may God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

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Dorothy C. Mohler

November 27, 1921 - June 16, 2012