Bonnie L. Thacker

Bonnie L. Thacker, beloved mother of Bonnie Siebenaller, passed away Monday evening, January 25, 2016, at the Swanton Health Care & Retirement Center, one day following her 97th birthday. She was born January 24, 1919 in Ai, Ohio to Joseph and Mattie (Bowers) Batdorf. Bonnie was the first in her family to graduate from Swanton High School in 1938. On January 24, 1939, she married Clarence Thacker and he preceded her in death on January 23, 1992.

Bonnie worked at Woolson Spice for 20 years and for Bunting Brass for 15 years, retiring 1n 1980. She enjoyed traveling all over the U.S. and Canada with her husband, Clarence.

She survived by her daughter, Bonnie Siebenaller; grandchildren, Amy Jo Miller, Joe (Terri) Siebenaller and Doug Siebenaller; great-grandchildren, Louis and Weston Miller; and sister, Beverly Bruns; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Clarence Thacker; sisters, Eva, Helen, Hope, Audrey, Bessie, Corrine and Louise; brothers, Ross, Dayton, Lee, Joseph Jr., Gaylord and John; son-in-law, Al Siebenaller; and grandson-in-law, Bill Miller.

Family and friends may visit Friday, January 29th from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home in Swanton (419.826.2631). A Vigil Service led by Deacon Jerry Ziemkiewicz will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday evening in the funeral home. Graveside services at Swanton Cemetery will be held Saturday, January 30th at 12:00 (Noon).

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Richard's Youth Group.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Swanton Health Care & Retirement Center for the wonderful care they gave to Bonnie.

Residence: Swanton, Ohio

Visitation: Friday, January 29th from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home in Swanton

Vigil Service: Friday, January 29th at 6:00 pm in the Funeral Home

Graveside Service: Saturday, January 30th at 12:00 (Noon) at Swanton Cemetery-Centerville Road