Mysie L. Holzhauer, 88, Lifelong South Amherst Resident

She was born December 4, 1913 in South Amherst where she was raised and graduated from South Amherst High School with the class of 1931. She had been a lifelong resident of South Amherst.

Mrs. Holzhauer worked with her husband running a dairy farm from 1934 to 1956. She also worked for Sliman Dodge, Amherst for 21 years, retiring in June, 1980 as a bookkeeper. She was an active member of St. John's United Church of Christ, South Amherst where she served as past president of the Church Council and Woman's Guild and was a member of the Altar Guild and the Friendship Circle.

Survivors include her son, Ronald J. Holzhauer of Dayton; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

She was receded in death by her husband of 22 years, Gredrich "Fritz" Holzhauer on December 3, 1956; her parents George and Louise (nee Baird) Stephenson; her twin brother Gerald Stephenson, in 1991 and another brother Reginald Baldry in 1981; and by her sisters Mauiel Gauman in 1990 and Enid Gasser.

Friends may call Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at the Hemple Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. from the funeral home. The Rev. Paul D. Eaton, pastor of St. John's United Church of Christ, South Amherst, will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. John's United Church of Christ; 416 Leonard St., South Amherst 44001.