Linda Kromer Obituary

Linda L. Kromer

Mar 5, 1939 - Jan 8, 2024

Sandusky

Linda L. (Bauer) Kromer, 84, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully early Monday afternoon, Jan. 8, 2024, at her home after a battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

She was born March 5, 1939, in Sandusky, to William and Edith (Jeffrey) Bauer. She was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary's High School and later received her teacher's certificate from St. John's College in 1960. After college, Linda taught at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School, Sandusky, for a short time and later taught in the Cleveland Metropolitan Schools. She married Paul A. Kromer in 1961 and they soon took over the family farm where they raised their seven children. They were happily married for 35 years. Linda later returned to work at St. Mary's School for nearly 20 years before retiring. Her large family was truly her life and she enjoyed quality time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Linda was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church where she served on both the Parish Council and the school board. She was also a member and past President of Erie County Farm Bureau.

She is survived by her family, Matt (Heather) Kromer of Sandusky, Amy (Boo) Sevier of Denver, Colorado, Beth (David) Gassman of Avon, Paula Orzech of Sandusky, Bill (Laura) Kromer of Huron, Mark (Christine) Kromer of Castalia, and Sara (Doug) Solet of Elyria; 23 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sharon Frey of Aiken, South Carolina, and Mary Beth (Wayne) Roth of Ft. Myers, Florida; sisters-in-law, Mary (Kromer) Icsman and Judy (Kreidler) Kromer Cattano, both of Sandusky; brothers-in-law, Aaron Kromer of Sandusky and Phillip Kromer of Warren, Michigan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, William and Edith Bauer; husband, Paul A. Kromer (1997); and grandson, Nick Orzech (2021).

Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, at David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. Prayers will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Avenue, Sandusky. Fr. Philip Feltman will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky.

Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Avenue, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870, or Sandusky Central Catholic School, 410 W. Jefferson Street, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Linda's family at davidfkoch.com.