Phyllis Catherine Aufdenkamp went to her heavenly home on August 1, 2017. She was born on July 5, 1926 to Ralph and Katherine (Koenigseker) Tilton in Whitehouse, Ohio.
She graduated from Whitehouse High School in 1944 with honors and received a scholarship to Bowling Green State University. During her college years, she worked in offices in Toledo in the summer.
In January of 1946, she met the love of her life, Edwin Aufdenkamp, while he was home on furlough and waiting to be discharged from the Navy. They were married on April 12, 1947 at Zion Lutheran Church in Waterville, Ohio. Edwin being a farmer and Phyllis being a homemaker, they raised one son and three daughters.
Phyllis took pride in her flower and vegetable gardens. She spent many summers canning and freezing her homegrown produce, and all of her family regarded her as the best cook ever. She enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren during their week’s stay at Grandma and Grandpa’s house for Bible School each year.
She loved working as an income tax preparer for many years and all the while making some lasting friendships. Later in life, Phyllis and Edwin enjoyed many travels throughout the United States.
Phyllis was a member of Hope Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school and was an active member of the Elizabeth Circle. She received the Woman of Hope Award in 1996.
She is survived by her son, Ralph (Miriam) and daughter Linda (Ron) Joseph, both of Bowling Green, daughter Barbara (Wayne) Badenhop of Wauseon and daughter Beverly (Ken) Gerwin of Bradner. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and two more on the way.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 2014, one great-granddaughter, her parents, four brothers and one sister.
Visitation will be held on Friday August 4, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Dunn Funeral Home, located in the Historical District of Bowling Green at 408 West Wooster Street. Her funeral service will be held on Saturday August 5, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 13507 Cloverdale Road Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. Pastor Janine Dress and Pastor James Budke will officiate. Interment will follow at Fish Cemetery Pemberville, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be given in her memory to Hope Lutheran Church or Worship for Shut-ins.
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