Hazel Lee (Van Cleve) Dussel

Hazel Lee (Van Cleve) Dussel passed away peacefully in her sleep April 28th, 2024 at the age of 98 years old. On December 6th, 1946 she married fellow Maumee High School graduate, James Dussel. Both lifelong residents of Maumee, they enjoyed visiting many countries around the world. She was very involved in the community teaching Sunday School, a boy scout den mother for 13 years and a proud member of the Maumee Flower Garden Club for over 20 years.

Hazel shared her mothers' love of bowling, bowling league for over 15 years. She served on various committees at St. Paul's Episcopal Church for over 50 years. Before she married, Hazel worked for Bell and Beckwiths brokerage firm in downtown Toledo. She worked many years for Dussel Insurance Agency while raising 4 children, participating in their extracurricular's, running the household and participating in James' political career of more than 20 years.

Hazel is survived by three of her children, Jim Dussel, Daniel (Linda Cooper) Dussel and Nancy (Chuck) Webster; along with six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Jim and her son, David.

A Celebration of Life is planned for May 25th, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo (419-381-1900). Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Panther Pride Foundation for Maumee Schools.

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