Gladys A. Dachenhaus

COLUMBUS, OH:

Gladys A. Dachenhaus, age 93, of  Columbus, OH, formerly of Paulding, OH passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026 at the Columbus Alzheimer’s Care Center.

She was born at the Norden family homestead in Napoleon, OH on March 19, 1933 to her late parents Ferdinand and Mathilda (Badenhop) Norden. On March 19, 1960, she married James J. Dachenhaus who preceded her in death in 1983.

Gladys was a devoted member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Paulding, OH where she worked as the secretary for the church as well as being a member of the Rachel Circle, Worship and Music Committee, sang in the church choir, member of the church council, and teaching Sunday school. In early years, she was also a Boy Scout Den Mother.

She loved spending time with her grandchildren, playing Nickel-Nickel card game, listening to Hymns, Polkas and  Big Band music and watching OSU football and westerns on TV.

She will be lovingly missed by her children: Jay (Beth) Dachenhaus, Paulding, OH; Dawn Dachenhaus, Delaware, OH; Stacy (Tyler) Reed, Grove City, OH; grandchildren: Elizabeth (Brian Cole) Dachenhaus, Delaney Dachenhaus and Lauren and Spencer Reed; brother, Dan Norden, Deerfield, OH.

Gladys is also preceded in death by her brothers: Leonard Norden and Norman Norden; sisters: Florence Behnfeldt, Mary Ann Iliff, and Margaret Lanzer;  four grandchildren.

Memorial service at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Paulding, OH with Rev. Clyde Singh officiating on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:00 am. Inurnment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding Township. 

Calling hours at the church before the services Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 10:00 am until time of services. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Gladys’ memory to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Online condolences may be shared at www.denherderfh.com.