Eleanor "Ellie" Streacker

Eleanor "Ellie" Streacker, 90, of Tiffin, died at 5:12 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Tiffin, surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 31, 1934, in Tiffin to Robert and Ethyl (Enders) Hunker. She is survived by her husband, James, to whom she was married for 70 loving and devoted years.

Other survivors include four children, James A. (Scott) Streacker-Ahlborn of New York, NY, Cindy (Mike) Maiberger of Troy, OH, Karen (Ned) Behm and Sandy Nielsen both of Tiffin; six grandchildren, Brenton (Chelsea) Maiberger of Troy, Alek (Annie) Maiberger of Jacksonville, Fla., Colin (Nicole) Behm of Tiffin, Cody Behm of Gainesville, Fla., Alexi Nielsen of Rainbow, Tex., and Mitch Nielsen of Tiffin; six great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Therese Streacker of Findlay, and many nieces and nephews.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, her only sister, L. Jean Sharpe and her husband Richard, and her Godchild, Anthony (Tony) Streacker.

Eleanor was a 1952 graduate of Columbian High School. She loved to sing, and she beautifully sang for many years in the Messiah at Heidelberg University, as well as the Sacred Music Ecumenical Choir in Carey at Christmas. She was a beloved member of the St. Mary Church Choir, women’s choir, mixed choir, funeral choir and the wedding choir for over 45 years, until she could no longer travel the stairs to the choir loft.

Ellie was the secretary for her Columbian High School Alumni class for many years, as well as secretary for Riverview Lake Corporation since its inception, a position which she truly loved.

On July 17, 1954, Ellie married the love of her life, James, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Father Downey was the officiant, and they were married for 70 Blessed years. Since James was in the Air Force, they relocated to Nashville, Tenn., while he was stationed in the Azores during the Korean War. She worked for the Ohio Bell Telephone Company as a supervisor and then transferred to Southern Bell in Nashville. In 1956, they returned to their lifetime home in Tiffin and created a new life with Streacker Tractor Sales. They were privileged to travel all over the world in association with the business.

She particularly enjoyed spending winters in Florida, traveling to Casinos, and participating in her grandchildren’s sporting events, which she considered a large part of her bonding with them. It was never too far to travel for their experiences. Ellie was also an avid Calvert School supporter, and the largest cheerleader for the Senecas.

Visitation for family and friends will be 4 to 7 pm Monday, April 21, 2025, at TRAUNERO FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 214 S. Monroe St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883. (419)447-3113.

The Funeral Mass will be at 10 am Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Revs. Matthew Radar and David Ross will concelebrate, and burial will follow immediately in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Following the burial, there will be a Celebration of Ellie's life at The Barn at Seneca Hills, 4044 W. TR 98, Tiffin, from 1 to 4 pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvert Foundation.

For directions, to send condolences to the family, order out-of-town flowers, or to view the Celebration of Life video, go to www.traunerofuneralhome.com