Mae Marie Bordner, age 85, of Tiffin, Ohio, died Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at her residence. She was born April 13, 1919, in Seneca County, Ohio, to the late Raymond and Helen (Edwards) Feasel. On April 22, 1937 she married Dalton H. Bordner, who died June 3, 1973.
Survivors include two nephews, Jerry Kishler Howard and his wife, the former Jacqueline Huffman (formerly of Attica, Ohio), now of Denver, CO, and Kent W. (Carolyn) Howard of Gaithersburg, MD; and a nephew, the late Col Fred Kishler, Jr. U.S.A.F.; and 2 nieces, Sue Ann Howard of Port St. Lucie, FL; and Martha (John) Elchert of Houghton, MI; a sister-in-law, Phyllis Raines of Sebring, FL, and her son, a nephew, Steven (Carol) Raines of Columbus, OH; and a first cousin, Fred E. (Marjorie) Kishler, Sr., of Tiffin,
Mrs. Bordner was a 1936 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School and attended Tiffin University. She was a homemaker and a member of Washington Street United Methodist Church, Tiffin. Mae was a member of the Women’s Ohio State Golf Association (W.O.S.G.A.) Board of Directors from 1973 to 1993. Her most prominent position while on the board was that of Official Starter. Since 1955 she has been a member of Mohawk Golf Club, Tiffin, and was instrumental in having that club host the W.O.S.G.A. amateur event on three occasions. As a member of Mohawk Golf Club, Mae served on the Board of Directors for three years. She was also club champion in 1975, 1976, and 1977. A member of Boca Teeca Country Club in Boca Raton, FL, Mae was club champion in 1977 and 1978.
Her list of championships include the Toledo District Women’s Golf Association Senior Champion in 1978. In September 2002, Mae became advisor to the newly initiated Women’s Golf Program at Tiffin University. Her generosity of time and financial support include Ashbrook Center at Ashland University, Tiffin University (her alma mater), and the Betty Jane Center, Tiffin.
Those who have played in the W.O.S.G.A. Amateur Championship during the years remember her as the starter and have many fond memories of Mae on the first tee. She always prided herself on maintaining an “on time” starting schedule.
Funeral services will be 10 am Tuesday, May 25, at Washington Street United Methodist Church, with Pastor Gregory Sellers officiating. Burial will be in Fairmont Cemetery. Friends may call Monday, May 24, from 5 to 8 pm, at Hannay-Traunero Funeral Home, 214 S. Monroe St., Tiffin, OH 44883 (419) 447-3113. A luncheon will be held at the Mohawk Country Club following the burial.
Memorials may be made to Washington Street United Methodist Church in care of Traunero Funeral Home, 214 S. Monroe Street, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 (419) 447-3113