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Jane E.
Parker
Mar 18, 1936 — Oct 26, 2026
Castalia
Friday
Grace Lutheran Church
9:30 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Friday
Grace Lutheran Church
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Friday
Castalia Cemetery
Jane E. (Sessler) Parker, age 90, of Castalia, passed away Monday evening, October 26, 2026, at The Willows in Bellevue, following a brief illness.
She was born March 18, 1936, in Sandusky, and graduated from Margaretta High School. She worked for Holzaepfel Brothers Sporting Goods store after high school and then worked for Margaretta Schools for 24 years as an aide. Jane was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, in Castalia where she served on many committees. She enjoyed going to tractor pulls with her late husband and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her daughters Vicki Meyers, Sandra (Bruce) Martin, and Janet (Keeno) Galindo; four grandchildren Travis Meyers, Kyle and Craig Galindo, and Troy Martin; brothers in-law John Rohrbacher, John (Lyn) Parker, Richard (Sherri) Parker; sisters in-law Sharon Sessler, Jeanette (Jim) Toft, Frankie Parker, Ruth (Dick) Franklin, Clara (Dave) Bailey; and many nieces and nephews.
Jane was preceded in death by her husband James Parker; parents Karl and Winifred (Close) Sessler; brother Martin Sessler; sisters Gladys (Dale) Howell, Ann Sessler, Carolyn Rohrbacher; and brothers in-law Charles (Bonnie) Parker, and Robert Parker.
Friends may call from 9:30 AM until time of services at 11 AM Friday October 30, 2026, at Grace Lutheran Church 203 S. Washington St., Castalia. Minister Beth Keiffer will officiate, and burial will be in Castalia Cemetery. Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, Castalia, is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church and to Margaretta Township Fire Department 113 South Ave., Castalia. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.ransomfuneralhome.com
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