Edith Arnold Woeste

Edith Arnold Woeste, age 102, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 13th, 2026. Born on a farm near Waterford Ohio, she was the oldest of 11 children. She started school when she was four and went to a one-room school house. As she told it, she walked many miles to and from school … all up-hill each way! After graduating from high school, Edith went to nursing school and thereafter moved to Dayton, Ohio. In Dayton, she got her BS in nursing from University of Dayton and later taught obstetrics to numerous nursing students.

As a newcomer to Dayton, Edith participated in the local Catholic Youth Organization, where she met the love of her life, Paul Woeste. Married for 60 years, they raised a family of five. She worked as a nurse at various times at hospitals and nursing homes and lastly as a public health nurse. She had a strong passion for learning which she instilled in her children throughout their childhood. An avid reader, Edith nearly read every book in the Centerville library. She enjoyed gardening, and as a tribute to her farming roots, she would often grow vegetables for the family to eat. Her not-so-secret passion was playing bridge, and she had a winning streak at playing all sorts of card and board games. She loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and was known for her easy smile and positive outlook on life.

Edith is survived by four children, Anne Winterland (Vince), Mike Woeste (Jennifer), Cindy Lowndes (Holland) and Tim Woeste (Jennifer) as well as her brother Charles Arnold (Sally) and sister Judy Keane and daughter-in-law Kathy Woeste. She has 10 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Her husband, Paul, and son, Dave, predeceased her. Being the oldest of 11 children, she leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 19th, 2026 at St. Leonard Chapel, 8100 Clyo Road, Centerville, Ohio 45458, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Drive, Dayton, Ohio. 45409. Condolences may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com