Setsuko Hyodo Couderc
Former Fort Cherry School District employee
Setsuko Hyodo Couderc, 85, of Jefferson, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday, November 4, 2013, in Rae-Ann Nursing Home, Geneva, Ohio.
She was born November 12, 1927, in Kitatoyojima, Japan, a daughter of the late Zenzo and Yaeno Hyodo.
On October 30, 1957, in Yokohama, Japan, she married Harry J. Couderc Jr.
Harry, Setsuko and their son, Richard, moved to McDonald in 1958.
Mrs. Couderc worked as a cafeteria worker for 26 years for Fort Cherry School District at both McDonald Elementary School and Fort Cherry High School, before retiring in 1989.
She had a love of all animals and was especially fond of cats and dogs. She had a beautiful voice, and she loved to sing church hymns, traditional Japanese songs and her favorite song, “You are My Sunshine.” She had a talent for drawing, enjoyed crafts and gardening. Those who knew Mrs. Couderc will always remember her soft-spoken ways and her kindness to all she met.
She will be deeply missed by her family and friends from the McDonald area and her extended family and friends from the Jefferson area.
Surviving is her only son, Richard M. (Jackie) Couderc of Jefferson, with whom she made her home. She was a loving grandmother to Chad (Jill) Dillie, Richard M. (RC) Couderc II and Breanne Couderc. Also surviving are a great-granddaughter, Madison Couderc, and former daughter-in-law, Brenda L. Couderc.
Deceased are her husband, who died Dec. 29, 1962, and a brother, Ziechi Hyodo.
Mrs. Couderc was cared for by the staff at Rae-Ann Geneva Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center over the past year.
Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the time of services, Thursday, November 7, in Nation Funeral Home Inc., 220 East Lincoln Avenue, McDonald. The Rev. Justin Amsler, pastor of McDonald Presbyterian Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in Robinson Run Cemetery, McDonald.
Memorials are suggested to Washington Area Humane Society.
Condolences, photos and additional information are available at www.nationfuneralhome.com.