Toft Funeral Home and Crematory
2001 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-8816
Website: http://www.toftfh.com
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Joyce K. Baaske, 87, of Sandusky, passed away on Thursday evening, January 19, 2017, surrounded by her family, in Firelands Regional Medical Center.
She was born on January 2, 1930 in Sandusky to the late Carl and Augusta (Burrow) Leimgruber.
Joyce worked for Hinde & Dauch, American Crayon Co., Mack Iron Works, Colonial Gardens, and the Erie County Clerk of Courts Office, retiring in 1992. Joyce and her husband owned and operated Cochran's Tavern in the 70's.
Joyce enjoyed watching baseball and football. She loved her Cleveland Indians and was one of OSU football's biggest fans. Making crafts and selling them at shows was a passion. She also volunteered with the Firelands Hospital Auxiliary and taught Sunday School.
Joyce is survived by her five loving children, Beth (Jim) Babcock, of Perrysburg, OH, Scott (Diane) Baaske and Jon (Trudi) Baaske, both of Huron, Brad (Wendy) Baaske, of Harpster, OH, and Jill (Ken) Collins, of Huron; grandchildren, Shawn (Sara) Ruemmele, Brian (Amber) Ruemmele, Jamie Babcock, Michelle Babcock, Mike Babcock, Angela (Tim) Everson, Toni (Blake) Hawes, Kennedy (Mathias Dore') O'Hara-Gilbert, Brynn Baaske, Andrew Baaske, Ben Baaske, Zac Baaske, Josh Harris, Cody (Drianna) Harris, Blake Harris, Amy Collins, and Lori (TJ) Jeffries; great-grandchildren, Colten, Josiah, and Axton Ruemmele, Jenna Everson (Hunter Haerr), Brandon, Leia, and Jakob Everson, Alexia and Ryan Hawes, Ani Dore', Chelsea Collins, and Brayden Bellamy; great-great-grandchild, Adi Haerr; sister-in-law, Jeanette Riedy; and many special nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Edward Baaske, in 1980; and sister, Jean Beatty, in 2003.
Friends may call on Monday, January 23 from 4-7 p.m. in Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. And again from 10 a.m. until time of funeral services at 11 a.m. in St. John's Lutheran Church, 106 Scheid Rd., Sandusky. Rev. Stacy Lauer-Scovanner will officiate, and burial will follow in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.
Memorial contributions may be made in Joyce's name to St. John's Lutheran Church or to Back to the Wild, PO Box 423, Castalia, OH 44824.
Condolences and words of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting toftfh.com.
