Dena J. Twietmeyer

February 8, 1960 - February 17, 2010

Dena J. Twietmeyer, 50, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, in Toledo from breast cancer. She was born February 8, 1960, in Niles, MI and was the daughter of Donald and Elaine Shipe. Dena grew up in Livonia, MI, and lived and raised her family in Toledo were she was also a member of Memorial Lutheran Church. Dena worked in the deli at the Anderson's in west Toledo, for many years, where she became friends with many co-works and customers. She was very involved in her children's lives at Elmhurst Elementary School, including the Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, field trips, and the PTA. Dena loved to shop, always finding a bargain, scrapbooking with her daughter, gardening, and she loved dogs. Dena is survived by her husband of 16 years and best friend, Daniel Twietmeyer; daughter, Elli Twietmeyer, son, Jacob Twietmeyer; her mother, Elaine Shipe; brother, Scott Shipe; sister, Lori (Robert) Bryant, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Don. Friends are invited to visit from 1-7 p.m. Sunday, in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue. A memorial service will be held at 12 Noon, Monday, in Memorial Lutheran Church, 3215 Douglas Road, with Pastor Craig Scholl officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Twietmeyer Children's Educational Fund, c/o the family. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Pastor Craig Scholl, for all the visits he made to Dena at the hospital, extended care facility, and hospice. Also a special thanks to all the well-wishers, for their love, support and prayers, through Dena's illness, especially, Debbie, Sue and Amy.