Janet Lee Baker Crall

Janet Lee Baker Crall, born October 8, 1940, of Bucyrus passed away early Saturday, July 7, 2012 in her home, surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She is survived by her husband, Charles Edward Crall, whom she married on July 19, 1959. Preceding her in death were her parents, Wayne L. Baker and Pauline H. (Rieke) Baker and a sister, Judy A. Baker.

Janet is survived by her five children, Karen S. Crall Rarick (Craig), Kelley A. Crall Shealy (Tad), Kathleen J. Crall Kennedy (Michael), Steven R. Crall (Shelly) and Julie M. Crall Miller (Craig). She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, Amber L. Rarick Wertman (Tim), Katie J. Crall Stone (Adam), Ryan C. Shealy, Stephanie M. Rarick, Sabrina K. Rarick, Allison M. Crall, Christina N. Rarick, Hunter R. Miller, Alexander S. Crall, Payton K. Miller and Joshua A. Crall and two great grandsons, Logan and Lincoln.

Janet's sister, Diane L. Baker McKibben (Norman) also survives, along with special cousins, Jeff (Ann) Jenkins, Pam (Marion) Frantz and Dave (Lee) Jenkins, along with numerous brothers and sisters- in- law, nieces, nephews, cousins, step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren.

Janet graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1958. Following graduation, she worked for her mother at the Bucyrus Credit Bureau and worked at the Bucyrus City Bank. After leaving the bank, she was a homemaker and enjoyed many years of raising her children.

Janet loved genealogy and enjoyed researching the ancestry of everyone in her family. She had a love of all things nature and was very talented at creating artwork involving anything found in the outdoors. Above all, Janet loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren and enjoyed sharing in their activities.

Funeral services for Janet will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11 at the Scioto United Methodist Church, Rte 4, north of Bucyrus, with the Rev. Glory Geib officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 10 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Wise Funeral Service in Bucyrus and prior to the funeral from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Scioto United Methodist Church, Wounded Warriors or the Bucyrus Public Library Genealogy Section in care of Wise Funeral Service, 129 West Warren Street, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820.



Visitation:

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Wise Funeral Service, 129 W. Warren St., Bucyrus, Ohio 44820



Service:

Wednesday, July 11, 2012 11:00 a.m.

Scioto United Methodist Church, 5196 S.R. 4 North, Bucyrus, Ohio 44820



Cemetery:

Oakwood Cemetery, 835 Kaler Ave., Bucyrus, Ohio 44820