Dolores "Dee" (Grail) Templeton

Dolores “Dee” Grail Templeton was born June 21, 1929 at Lutheran Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio. She went to be with our Lord on September 5, 2022 at Admiral's Pointe, Huron, Ohio.

Dolores spent the majority of her life near Lake Erie shores. She graduated Rocky River High School in 1947. She attended Wittenburg College and transferred to The Ohio State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Dee was also a member of Alpha Xi Delta with her sister Shirley (Grail) Hadlich. She met Alan James Templeton in college through OSU Greek Life and they married in 1953. After graduating college, she worked in the Vermilion school system as an administrator for 25 years. After retiring, Alan and Dee moved to Huron in 1990. They were members of Christ Episcopal Church in Huron where Dee served on the Alter Guild. Dee and Alan were married over 57 years.  Dee was an avid supporter of all animals as a member of The Humane Society and ASPCA. She especially loved her best friend, a West Highland Terrier, named Caesar.

Dolores is survived by her two sons, Dr. Terence Grail Templeton and Noel James Templeton (Julie); nephew, Rex Hadlich (Maribel); and three grandchildren, the Rev. Sean Stuart Templeton (Leah), Mary Megan Alanna Templeton Alvarado (David), and Tyler Grail Templeton. She was blessed to meet her great grandchildren Bridget and Patrick Templeton.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gustav and Hermine Grail; her husband, Alan Templeton; sister, Shirley Magazin; and grandchildren, Theresa and Erin Templeton

The family welcomes friends to attend her visitation at Christ Episcopal Church on Saturday, September 10 at 12 PM. A Christian Burial and Eucharist will follow at 1 PM with internment.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be sent to St. Anselm Anglican Church, 14560 Madison Ave., Lakewood, Ohio 44107.

Foster Funeral Home & Crematory, Huron, is assisting the family. Online condolences may be shared at www.fosterfh.com. 

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