Thelma Blair

Thelma M. Blair, 96, of Sandusky, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home following a long battle with leukemia early Friday morning, September 19, 2025. Born on January 7, 1929, in Vickery, OH, Thelma was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, and sister, known for her thoughtful nature and generosity.

Thelma spent most of her professional life serving Erie County, first with Philco in Sandusky, and later at the Erie County Courthouse, where she dutifully served the county commissioners, probate court, and the auditors' offices for almost 40 years. She retired in 1999 and spent several years working at Cedar Point, which she often referred to as her happiest years.

Thelma's dedication extended beyond her professional life and into her faith and community. She was actively involved in bible study groups and served on the board of the former Lutheran Memorial Home in Sandusky and was a former secretary for the Lake Erie Conference of ALC Women for many years. Thelma spent several years helping sell Christmas Greenery for the Sandusky Boy Scout Troop 8. Many remember Thelma for her delicious pies and cookies and her dedication to her Lutheran Church. Many remember spending warm summer evenings cleaning soap in her driveway for a church project. As Thelma was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Clyde, we are reminded of the comforting words from Psalm 46:1, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

Thelma is survived by her daughter, Karen Meyers of Sandusky, Ohio; her grandson, Joshua Meyers; her great-grandson, Austin Meyers; and her great great grandson, Lukas Meyers. She is also survived by her sister, Margaret Anderson and several nieces. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, H. Herman and Freda (Hirt) Brugger; her infant son, Robert Jr.; her siblings, John Brugger, Lillian Arthur, Catherine Genzman, and Shirley Brugger; her former husband, Robert Blair; and her brothers-in-law, Herbert Blair and Delos Blair.

Visitation will be 12 noon, Friday September 26, 2025, until time of Funeral Services at 1pm, in the Auxter-Recker Funeral Home, 218 S Main St., Clyde, Ohio. Pastor Sam Dagg will officiate. Burial will follow in Parkhurst Cemetery, Clyde. Memorial contributions in honor of Thelma Blair may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 147 W. Forest St, Clyde OH 43410, Cancer Services, 505 E. Perkins Ave, Sandusky OH 44870 or Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky OH 44870.

We invite all who knew Thelma to share their memories and upload photos to her memorial page. May her legacy continue to live on in our hearts.