Anne L. (Kenne) Ostheimer, 70, of Sandusky, passed away Thursday morning, September 4,  2025, in the Providence Care center, Sandusky.

   Born on December 30, 1954, in Sandusky, OH the daughter of Richard Charles and Phyllis Anne (Reinhart) Kenne.  She was a 1973 graduate of Sandusky High School and later attended the Ohio Business College.

   Over the years, Anne enjoyed crocheting, reading, playing cards and Bingo, but she especially loved spending time with her family.  She had also played pool for "The Station House" for several years.  But she was especially proud of her sobriety of nearly 40 years, as a member of AA. 

   Anne had been a member of First Baptist Church, involved with the "Melody Makers" for a couple of years and had volunteered at Stein Hospice and the Senior Center, in years past.

   She is survived by her daughter, Nicole "Nikki" (Michael) Carpenter of Sandusky, OH; her  two granddaughters, Rowan and Gracie; sister-in-law, Tina Johnson; her former husband and best friend, Patrick Ballah; and her aunts, uncles and other relatives.

   Anne was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Anthony R. Ostheimer (2000). 

   It was her wish to be cremated.  Her family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until time of the Memorial Service at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the First Baptist Church, 211 E. Monroe Street, Sandusky, OH.  Rev. Larrick Zirkle of First Baptist Church officiating.

   The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice Service, Inc., 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to the Erie County Senior Center, 620 E. Water Street, Sandusky, OH 44870.

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