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Norwalk, OH 44857
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Natalie Claire Smetzer

Natalie Claire Smetzer, age 83, of Norwalk, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at Norwalk Memorial Home.

She was born December 27, 1932 in Norwalk to the late Adelbert and Lola (Ernsberger) White.

She was a graduate of Norwalk High School and met the love of her life, Robert Smetzer to whom she married May 1, 1954. She enjoyed raising her five children, gardening, bridge club, crocheting, daily walking, tutoring GED classes, volunteering at Fisher-Titus and wintering in Puerto Rico.

She is survived by her children, Kim (Kathy) Smetzer of Norwalk, Kyle Smetzer of Scottsdale, AZ, Sandra Kraus of Norwalk, Shelley Smetzer of Milan and Shawn Smetzer of Scottsdale, AZ; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one on the way; and her brother, Stephan White of Philadelphia, PA.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Smetzer in 2006; and a grandson, Kyle Smetzer Jr. in 2014.

A gathering for family and friends will be held Friday, March 25, 2016 from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. . Private interment will be at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 or Huron County Humane Society, 246 Woodlawn Avenue, Norwalk, OH 44857.

Condolences may be shared at norwalkfuneral.com