Linda Ann Hauser, 64, of Ney, Ohio, died after a brief illness on Monday, October 7, 2019 at Promedica Toledo Hospital. Linda was born on September 9, 1955 to Robert D. and Betty (Sisco) Karnes. Anyone fortunate enough to have Linda in their life knew she had a heart of gold, and her family meant the world to her.

On May 31, 1973 Linda married the love of her life, Michael D. Hauser, who she first met at Powerdam Skating Rink when they were 14 years old. Together Linda and her husband created a beautiful family. They enjoyed family getaways to Long Lake in Coldwater, Michigan.

Linda is survived by her husband, her sister, Penny Vargo of Oakwood, three children; Michael S. (Melissa) Hauser of Ayersville, April R. (Michael L.) Holifield of Defiance, and Joseph R. Hauser of Washington, D.C., seven grandchildren; Michael S. Hauser, Jr, Dylan J. Hauser, Mourissa A. Holifield, Austin D. Hauser, Kolton E. McCloud, Elizabeth J. McCloud, and Miranda R. McCloud, and one great-grandchild, Ayva Hauser.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Cindy Karnes, and her brother, Bobby Ray Karnes.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at Schaffer Funeral Home, with Celebrant Deb Miller officiating. Burial will be held at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.