Cecelia Dean Sauerwein

Cecelia Dean "Pumpkin" Sauerwein, age 59, of Toledo, passed away October 24, 2021 at University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born October 17, 1962 in Toledo to Herbert and Norma (Mercer) Laffartha. She enjoyed traveling all over the country, bingo and the casino's. A loving and devoted wife and mother, the greatest love of Pumpkin's life was her grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Pumpkin was also preceded in death by her siblings, Herbert Laffartha, Jr., Aaron Laffartha, Irene Laffartha and Dawn Miller. She is survived by her husband, Thomas M. Sauerwein; son, Herbert (Julie) Sauerwein; daughter, Amanda (James) Shabnow; step-son, Timothy (Tamra) Sauerwein; grandchildren, Travis Sauerwein, Hunter Sauerwein, Alisa Sauerwein, Cheyenne Sauerwein, Faith Sauerwein and Timothy Sauerwein, Jr.; sisters, Gloria Smith and Laura Laffartha; and brother, David Laffartha.

The family will receive guests Friday, October 29, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Newcomer - SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. Toledo (419-381-1900). Funeral Services will begin Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.


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