Kathryn “Ann” Sardeson, 85, of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 5, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1939, to the late Henry and Geraldine (McKenna) Schaffner in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was married to Robert Sardeson, and he preceded her in death on March 12, 2004.
She is also preceded in death by her son Robert Eckert, brother Chuck Schaffner and sister Mary Francis Willford.
Ann is survived by her loving children James (Gloria) Eckert, Kathleen (Michael) Tafelski, stepchildren Jennifer Morris, Bruce Sardeson, brother John (Mary Alice) Schaffner, sister-in-law Sandy Schaffner, cherished grandchildren Nicholas (Amanda), Andrew (Carol), Jennifer (Dane), Trevor (Gabrielle), Benjamin, Cameron (Amber), Taylor (Jacob), Hudson, Ella, Heather (Derrick), Kelsey, and 14 great-grandchildren.
Ann was very proud of her education and career, receiving her bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Bowling Green State University in Education. She was a third-grade teacher at St. Aloysius Catholic School, and after receiving her master’s she took the role of Principle at St. Aloysius. She then continued her career as Principal of Our Lady of Lourdes in Toledo. She was presented the opportunity to advance her career and went on to work for the Diocese of Toledo in charge of Curriculum and professional development for all the Catholic Schools in the Diocese. She retired from a long career with the Catholic Schools on July 31, 2004
She enjoyed sailing and spending time with her husband Bob at the lake, on their sailboat in Port Clinton Yacht Club, playing bridge with her friends, traveling, and attending all her grandchildren’s school activities and sporting events. Friends and family were extremely important to Ann, and her unwavering love will be missed by all who knew her.
Family and friends will be received on Sunday February 9, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with a scripture service beginning at 3:30 p.m. at Dunn Funeral Home located in the Historical District of Bowling Green, Ohio at 408 W. Wooster St. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday February 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Aloysius Catholic Church located at 150 S. Enterprise St. Bowlin Green, Ohio 43402. Father Tom McQuillen will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Aloysius Catholic Church.
