Sharon L. (Dillinger) Matson R.N.

Sharon L. Matson R.N.

  GILBOA - Sharon L. Matson R.N., 84 of Gilboa died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born December 26, 1935 in Leipsic to the late Joseph H. and Alfreda (Higley) Dillinger.

  Sharon is survived by her children: John Matson of Gilboa, Kathy (Mike) Baird of Leipsic, Deborah (Jack) Ruhe of Ottawa; eight grandchildren: Nathan (Lindsey) Ruhe, Lyndsey (Donnie) McMillan, Amber Wentz, Joshua (Ashley) Wentz, Eric (Megan) Wentz, Nathan (Amanda) Baird, Amber (Cory) Hovest, Holli (Rob) Hohenbrink; eighteen great-grandchildren: Charlie McMillan, Everly Ruhe, Cash Adair, Laila Wentz, Avery Wentz, Charlee Wentz, Karsyn Wentz, Tucker Wentz, Aubrey Wentz, Ava Wentz, Tyler Wentz, Taylor Baird, Makenzie Baird, Rhyder Hovest, Peyton Hovest, Ethan Hohenbrink, Addelyn Hohenbrink, and Everett Hohenbrink;  four brothers: Jerry (Ann) Dillinger of Ottawa, James Dillinger of Leipsic, Joe (Brenda) Dillinger of Leipsic, Mike (Beth) Dillinger of Mesa, AR; and a sister: Marilyn Huth of Findlay.

  Sharon retired from Philips as a registered nurse.  She was a member of McComb Church of Christ.  She was also a member of  the Ohio Nurse Association,  and the American Nurse Association.  Sharon enjoyed working in her yard and she loved spending time with her family.  She was a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Pittsburgh Steelers.  Sharon gave medical attention to all of her neighbors when they showed up at her back door in Gilboa.

  Funeral services will be private.  Arrangements are under the direction of LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa.

  Memorial contribution may be made to  Putnam County Habitat for Humanity or Putnam County Council on Aging.

  Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.