Alice E. (Moosbrugger) Blakely

Alice E. (Moosbrugger) Blakely, 102,  had lived a long and loving life until her passing on Thursday morning, October 12, 2023, at her home with her children by her side.

   Born on August 30, 1921 to Edwin and Clara (Mainzer) Moosbrugger.  She did many things in her truly blessed life.  She was a switchboard  operator for the telephone company, worked at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School cafeteria, and later in life served on the bereavement luncheon team, and she worked for Holzaephel Bros. sewing letter jackets.  Alice enjoyed doing ceramics with her sister-in-law, Millie Moosbrugger.  Our family and friends enjoy many of her created treasured pieces.  Mom was an avid golfer, inducted into Mills Creek Golf Course Hall of Fame in 2019.  She golfed in 3 different leagues until she was 98.  Over the course of years, she held all league officer positions.

   Alice was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Altar Rosary Society.

   She is survived by her sister, Carol Icsman; daughter-in-law, Suzanne Blakely; her children, Mark (Helen) Blakely, Cynthia (Robert Brown) Ball, Pamela (Ron) Margetin, Shelley (Mike) Stout, Kevin (Chris Mueller) Blakely and dear friends, Donna M. and Julie D.; also 20 grandchildren, fiances & spouses; 18 great-grandchildren, fiances & spouses; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. 

   Alice was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and high school sweetheart, Robert H. Blakely in 2002; a son, Robert D. Blakely in 2008; and a son-in-law, Ted C. Ball in 2000; also three brothers, Howard, Donald and Ray Moosbrugger; and a sister, Ellen (Koehler) McChesney.

   Visitation will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023, from 4-8 pm at the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky.  Prayers will be recited Tuesday morning, October 17, 2023, at 9:40 am at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky.  Fr. Monte Hoyles officiating.  Entombment will be in the Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum,, Sandusky.

   In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Special Olympics, 300 Cedar Ridge Drive, # 320, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

   Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Alice's family at davidfkoch.com

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