Hazel M. Rychener, age 95 years, formerly of Wauseon, passed away March 8, 2017, in Mesa, Arizona.  She was born April 13, 1921, the daughter of the late Mary and Arthur Taylor.

Hazel graduated from Pettisville High School in 1939, and married her high school sweetheart, Ralph Rychener on June 19, 1942, and he preceded her in death on September 2, 2016.  She was secretary to the Superintendent of Pettisville School, and later worked at Shaw's Clothing in Wauseon.  Hazel was a member of Pettisville American Legion Auxiliary Post 445 and the Eastern Star of Wauseon Lodge 0349.

She is survived by two children, Sue (Dean) Nafziger of Archbold, and JodyAnn Taylor of Mesa, AZ; four grandchildren, Jake (Brandi) Nafziger, Janelle (Chris) Royal, Tomeka and Preston; six great-grandchildren, Noah , Kaige, Zayne, Rustin, Riker, and Ryland.

She was preceded in death by her husband; great-granddaughter, Addison; two brothers, Roland and Sherman Taylor; and a sister, Regina Randall.