Cora Bremfoerder

Dowling

Cora Belle (Bremfoerder) Dowling, 97, of Waterville, died March 11, 2011. She was born August 23, 1913 to John and Cora Belle Werner in Juniata, Pa. After graduating from Scott High School, she worked at Champion Spark Plug, where she met Frederick Bremfoerder. They were married on December 25, 1940, and he preceded her in death in 1967. In July 1985, she married Daniel Dowling, who preceded her in death in 2004. For many years she was an active member of Fort Industry O.E.S. #391 and Augsburg Lutheran Church. She assisted in the calligraphic inscribing of the names of Ohio servicemen and women, who died or were MIA in World War II, the Korean War, and Vietnam in two large memorial books located at the shrine in Mohigan State Park.
Survivors include her son Fred (Anita) Bremfoerder of Warren, Michigan and daughter, Sue (Mike) Hosler of N. Ridgeville, Ohio and step-daughter Grace (Dr. M. Farooq) Afridi of Perrysburg, 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and 3 step-grandchildren. A private funeral service will be held for the immediate family with Pastor Matthy officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Browning Masonic Community, 8883 Browning Dr.,Waterville, Ohio 43566 or the Hospice of Northwest Ohio.