Leota Edith Dermer
1905-2005
Born: Fostoria, Ohio, United States
Died: Bowling Green, Ohio
<p style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium"><strong>Ferguson, Loeta E.</strong></p><p style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium">Leota E. Ferguson, 100, Wayne, died Thursday, June 9, 2005 at Wood Haven Health Care, Bowling Green.</p><p style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium">She was born June 7, 1905 in Hoytville to Clarence W. and Orpha J. (Thomas) Dermer. She married John Ferguson on June 26, 1926 in Hoytville and he died Jan. 6, 1953.</p><p style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium">She was survived by son, John, Richmond, KY; daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Jane) Knisely, Wayne; brothers, Bruce Dermer, Archbold; Ronald Dermer, Toledo; sister, Elsba Shafer, McComb; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Clarence Dermer.</p><p style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium">Mrs. Ferguson retired from B & W Oil Company as secretary after 26 years. She was a member of Wayne United Methodist Church, the Ruth Circle, a member of Wayne-Bradner Senior Citizens and Bowling Green Senior Citizens. She graduated from Jackson Township High School in 1923.</p><p style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium">Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday at the Barndt Funeral Home, Wayne, with the Rev. Betty Wineland officiating. Burial was in Graham Cemetery, Wayne. Visitation was 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.</p><p style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium">Memorials may be made to the church or to Wayne Public Library</p>