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Carole Marie Histed

October 24, 1932 — March 3, 2023

Carole Marie Histed, 90, of Lakeland, Florida and formerly of Crestline, Ohio passed away on March 3, 2023.

Born in Crestline on October 24, 1932, she was the youngest of four children born to Clement J. and Helen Strain Mayer. Her sister, Sister Mary Josetta Mayer, of Columbus survives. Two brothers, Tom and Bill Mayer, preceded her in death.

Carole and her siblings were raised with the help of her Aunt Katie (Mayer) after Carole’s mother died when Carole was nine months old. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Crestline High School with the Class of 1950, with whom she maintained lifelong friendships.

On August 2, 1950, she married the love of her life, a young railroader and veteran of World War II, Robert B. Histed, Sr., who died in 2014. Together they had five children, all of whom survive: Bob, Jr., (Lucinda) of Meridian, Idaho; Bill of Mulberry, Florida, Brad (Janet) of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, Brenda Searle (Marty) of Maumee, Ohio, and Bruce (Nancy) of Maumee, Ohio. A daughter-in-law, Denise Keller Histed, preceded her in death. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Stephen (Susan), Katie, Alex, Dave (Patty), Tom (Malorie), Matthew (Shanley), Craig (Becca), Scott (Taylor Knode), Noah (Joscelyn LaGrange), and one step-grandson, Coleman Dyer; five great grandchildren, Owen, Jimmy, Adrian, Beckham, and Emma; and 4 nieces and 7 nephews. She was proud of her entire family.

For 14 years, she and her husband owned and operated the Family Value Center, on W. Main Street in Crestline, Crawford County’s original discount store.

She gave a lifetime of music to others and served her Lord faithfully as organist at the First United Methodist Church in Crestline for 17 years then for the HomeBuilder's Sunday School Class at the First United Methodist Church of Lakeland, Florida for 30 years.

Carole was a 60 year member of the Order of The Eastern Star and was a Past Worthy Matron of Harmony Chapter in Crestline. She served as District President, District Deputy, Grand Page, and Grand Organist for the State of Ohio. She was also active in civic organizations and enjoyed helping her son, Bill, in his weekly newspaper office.

Carole had a card ministry of sending out hundreds of cards and letters yearly to family members and friends for the holidays, during sicknesses, hospitalizations, or any occasion to let them know she cared.

She loved life and enjoyed visiting with her family and friends (in person or on the phone), listening to music, playing cards, reading, baking, and caring for others.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 10th at Church of St. Andrew UMC, 3620 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, Ohio, with visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. An Order of Eastern Star Memorial Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the funeral service following at 11:30 a.m. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in Greenlawn Cemetery, Crestline, Ohio.

Memorial contributions in Carole’s memory can be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.



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Friday, March 10, 2023

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Saturday, March 11, 2023

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