Obituary of Gloria Dean Sisler

Gloria Dean Sisler, 84, of Aurora, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born March 28, 1932 on Stemple Ridge in Aurora to the late Wade Hampton Hauser and Maxine Catherine (Close) Hauser. Dean used her artistic ability to create beautiful quilts, embroidery, photographs, birthday and wedding cakes, and clothes for everyone in her family and the community. She was also a master gardener and co-farmer with her beloved husband, Scott. With God's assistance, she raised 6 rambunctious children of her own, 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and numerous neighborhood children. Dean was perpetually happy and loved to joke and laugh. She was an adventurous traveler who explored the United States with her husband and visited over 15 different countries around the World. However, some of her favorite times were close to home as she enjoyed picnics in her yard, bird watching, and camping at Leadmine. She was an active member of CEOS, TOPS, a founding member of the Union Ambulance & practicing EMT, on the committee that brought the Eglon Clinic to Union District, a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and women of the ELCA, and the Amboy Sewing Club. She meant the world to her family, was adored by her grandchildren, and was a friend to everyone she met. Dean was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, James Scott Sisler. She is survived by six children, Donetta Sisler, Michael Sisler and wife June, Jana Freeman and husband Ronald, Tamara Sisler, Cara Radford and husband Derrick, and Shauna Perrine and husband Paul; ten grandchildren, Michael Sisler II, Shawn Sisler and wife Becca, Michelle Zinn and husband Anthony, Skylar Swain and husband Tom, Dane Nice and wife Erica, Mariah Clement and husband Damien, Cody Fauber, Jazzy Freeman, Dylan Radford and Mikail Perrine and wife Alycia; eight great-grandchildren; Alexis, Alyssa, and Aydin Nice; Sophie and Myla Zinn; Violet Sisler; Ryland Swain; and Isla Clement. She is also survived by three sisters, Patricia Stemple, Doris Dennison and Beverly Myers. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Bonnie Douglas and Mary Kelly and two brothers, Jim Hauser and William Hauser. Family and friends will be received at the Aurora Memorial Building on Tuesday from 3-8:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday January 4, 2017 at the St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church until the 11:00 time of service with Pastor Sonny McNear officiating. Burial will follow in the Aurora Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.arthurwrightfuneralhome.com