Marjorie J. (Retterer) Skidmore
Marjorie J. (Retterer) Skidmore age 75 of Richwood, after conquering pancreatic cancer for over 4 yrs., died peacefully Friday Morning February 22, 2008 at her home in Richwood she was surrounded by her loving and devoted family
She was born January 30, 1933 in West Mansfield to the late George and A. Ruth (Fout) Retterer, she was also predeceased on December 27, 1990 by her husband and the love of her life: James Richard “Dick” Skidmore whom she married in Richmond, Indiana on Sept. 9, 1950, also preceded by 1 brother: Dale Retterer and 3 brothers in law: Cecil Charles, J. Byron Skidmore, Bert Mead.
Surviving are her daughters: Peggy (Don) Hays of West Mansfield, Pam (Doug) Laucher of Marion and Patti (Dan) Krebehenne of Richwood.
Sisters and brothers: GeorgeAnn Charles of Richwood, Janet (Garry) Mosher of Richwood, Dean (Sandie) Retterer of Springfield and Richard (Melanie) Retterer of Hilliard.
Sisters in law: Marge Retterer of Newark, Phyllis Mead of Richwood, Marilyn (Dick) Oman of Celina, Nancy Skidmore of Fairborn.
Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren: Jennifer (Dane) Converse and their children: Laney and Landon, Kim Maxwell and her Children: Curtis, Kiersten and Michael, Derek Hays, Corey Hays and Daughter Libby, Kari (Randy) Wiley and their children: Kinze, Karlee and Kolden, Megan (James) Girton and their daughters: Sidney and Samantha, Kandi Krebehenne and her daughter: Ashlee, Mary Krebehenne, Matt Laucher and Brad Laucher. Numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews.
Marjorie was a retired cashier for the North Union Schools, working there for over 35 yrs., she also was the head baker (she was known for her pies) at the Hungry Farmer Restaurant in West Mansfield.
She was an active and dedicated member of the Richwood First United Methodist Church and former member of the former Mt. Carmel Chapter #42 O.E.S.
Marjie was very active in the community, always ready with her famous Cinnamon (Sticky Buns) Rolls, cooking for Springenfest, attending her family’s sporting activities such as baseball and softball, was a generous blood donor, former OCCL Club member and worked anywhere where she was needed.
She enjoyed quilting, cooking, gardening, camping and traveling - she also enjoyed the time spent with their euchre club families
But the true joy of her life was her family, she loved being wife, mom, grandma and great grandma
Friends may call Sunday February 24, 2008 from 2-6 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral home in Richwood, where the funeral will be held Monday at 11:00 am, Rev. Joseph Rhea will officiate, private burial in the Claibourne Cemetery will take place at a later date
Memorial donations may be made to the R.E.A.P. at 235 Grove St. Richwood, Ohio 43344 or The Heinzerling Foundation at 1800 Heinzerling Drive Columbus, OH 43223-3698 or the Richwood First U. M. Church at 18 South Fulton Street ⋅ Richwood, OH 43344
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