Ethel Marie (Hall) Huntley, 94, of Perrysburg, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, at Elizabeth Scott Community. Ethel Marie was born December 3, 1927, in Robinson, Illinois, to George and Ethel (Shirkliff) Hall. She married Frank Huntley Sr. on September 4, 1949, and they shared 63 years together until he passed on
May 30, 2012. Ethel Marie worked for National Family Opinion in research and development for more than 16 years, retiring July 1994. Prior to that, she worked as a bookkeeper for Grace E. Smith Co. for several years. She was a lifelong member of Perrysburg First Church; taught Sunday school classes in years past, and helped with church events. Ethel Marie proudly worked as an election poll worker for more than 48 years, and was a precinct chairman in later years. Ethel Marie was a member of the Elizabeth Circle, a women’s organization. She also was active in the Perrysburg Lions Club. She enjoyed working outside, flowers, playing bridge, doing latch hook and other crafts, and spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her children, Don (Beth) Huntley and Anna (Harry) Fink; three grandchildren, Eric Sudduth, Caitlin Huntley and Andrew (Kim) Huntley, and dear friends, William (Gail) Montrie, Tom (Lynn Ann) Shumaker, Charles (Sharon) Thomas and Daniel Dishong. Along with her husband, Frank, she was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Mary Swanson.
A celebration of Ethel Marie’s life will be held Saturday, October 22, at 11:30 a.m., at Perrysburg First Church, 200 West Second Street, Perrysburg. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Witzler-Shank-Walker, Perrysburg.
Memorial contributions may be made in Ethel Marie’s name to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg. Condolences may be made to the family online at walker funeralhomes.com.