Dorothy J. Schurch
Dorothy J. Schurch, 85 of Richwood died peacefully November 17, 2015 at Kindred of Marion, where she had been residing for the last several years. Dorothy and her family were very comforted by the care and compassion she received from their nursing, rehab and hospice staff.
She was born April 26, 1930 in West Jackson to the late Howard and Lura (Love) Ehret. She was predeceased by her husband Glenn E. Schurch, whom she married April, 24, 1948. He died August 1, 2011. She was also preceded in death by a son, Terry Lee Schurch and a sister, Alice Ellis.
Dorothy was a 1948 graduate of Richwood High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree in teaching from Ohio Northern University. She made her husband, family, and faith the core of her life. She was a kind teacher and friend to her students at North Union where she taught grade school and reading for many years.
After retirement, Dorothy and Glenn enjoyed many trips overseas including to Bern, Switzerland, the home of Glenn’s ancestors.
She was a longtime dedicated member of the Union Baptist Church, West Jackson and Cornerstone Alliance Church, Marion.
Dorothy is survived by her loving family, a daughter, Cindy (Ed) Rasey, Indian Lake; a son, Michael (Linda) Schurch, Marion; a brother, David (Donna) Ehret, Richwood; a daughter-in-law, Dianna Lynn Schurch, Dublin; grandchildren, Edward Rasey, Amber Hammond, Jason (Jessica) Rasey, Jakob Schurch, Terrah (Kevin) Lovett, Danae (Jamie) Marquis, Danielle (Enver) Hoff, Danara (Zack) Moore, Isaiah (Sarah) Schurch, Hannah Schurch, Shannon (Emily) Davis; great-grandchildren Eden Lovett, Anastasia Baldwin and Anjelique Dobbins, Moriah, Eden, Jaden, and Akaia Marquis, Ella Hoff, Von Davis, Gabriel Soto, Shy Ann, Steven, Katelynn, Alex, Trace and Emberleigh Rasey, and all of her supportive and loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Price Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 AM.
Memorial gifts may be made to Cornerstone Alliance Church, 2010 Marion-Marysville Rd. Marion OH 43302 or the Kindred Hospice 1199 Delaware Ave Marion, OH 43302 and the Union County Retired Teachers Association c/o Tom Edgar, 347 South Court Street, Marysville, OH 43040.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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