Doris Ernst, 99, of Liberty Center died Tuesday at Fulton County Health Center of Wauseon.
Born July 18, 1900, in Liberty Center, she was the daughter of George and Addie (Hoffman) Graner. On May 22, 1930, she married Carl Ernst, who preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 1986.
She worked as a telephone operator for 11 years in Liberty Center during the 1920s. She then worked for the McCord Corp. of Wauseon for 17 years, retiring in 1965. She was a member of the Liberty Center Ladies Band in the 1920s.
She is survived by a daughter, Paula Ruch of Wauseon; two sons, Bruce of Wauseon and Donald of Liberty Center; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by a sister, Maude Boulis; and a brother, Arthur Graner.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at the Wright Funeral Home of Liberty Center, Rev. Martin Denes officiating. Interment will be at Youngs Cemetery of Liberty Center.
Visitation will be after 2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
The family suggests memorials be made to Liberty Center Rescue Squad.