Susan Jo Ehlert Obituary (1943

Susan Jo Ehlert, 71, of Buchanan, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at her home. Susan was born July 28, 1943 to Paul and Ruth (Zimmerman) Williams in Greenville, OH. On June 13, 1964 she married David Lee Ehlert at a ceremony in Richmond, IN. Susan attended Earlham College and studied chemistry. As a young woman Susan trained horses and rode them in many horse shows. She taught riding while in college. She was very good at crafts, knitting, crocheting and was a giving person, even to strangers. Susan was a wonderful mother and grandmother with a special gift for loving and training children. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, David; children, Jennifer Boyer, Jason (Michelle) Ehlert, and Matthew (Holly) Ehlert, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Susan is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ruth Williams. A memorial visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Hoven Funeral Home, Buchanan. A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Hoven Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a local food bank of your choice.