Mary Kathryn Windisch

Mary Kathryn Windisch, 96

Mary Kathryn (Zehner) Windisch of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at her residence.

She was born June 23, 1927 in Oak Harbor, Ohio to the late Harry and Lydia (Myerholtz) Zehner. She moved to Lake Wales in 2012 after wintering there for many years. Mary was a beloved music teacher in Ohio prior to her retirement in 1986.

Mary was an avid golfer, bicyclist, swimmer, walker, crossword enthusiast and bridge player. Her talents included playing the accordion, piano, guitar and sousaphone. One of her passions was being a tour guide at Bok Tower for over 20 years. She also enjoyed volunteering at the food banks in Fremont, Ohio and Lake Wales. She was choir director at Saddlebag Community Church. Previously she sang in the Sr. Choir, taught Sunday School and organized the Guitar Choir at St. John Lutheran Church in Oak Harbor, Ohio. Faith and family and music were her cornerstones.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Frederick. She is survived by her daughters Beth (David) Witt of Fremont, Ohio and Carol (Lawrence) Sullivan of Daytona Beach Shores, Florida; son Ray (Elizabeth Rust) Windisch of Marysville, Ohio. Grandchildren include Keith (Christy Cramer) Witt, Karen (Doug) Jopek, Corinne (Rob) Bohnenkamp and Isaac (Meri Oliva) Windisch. Great grandchildren are Calan Witt, Ava Witt, Madison Slesinger and Dylan Jopek.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Oak Harbor, Ohio on April 20, 2024. Arrangements will be provided by Crosser Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. John Lutheran Church in Oak Harbor, Ohio, Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, or Lake Wales Care Center.