Edith M. Stroh

Edith M. Stroh, 94, of Wapakoneta, died 2:43 p.m., Sat. July 26, 2014, at Otterbein Cridersville, from complications of a recent stroke. She was born Jan. 28, 1920, in Wapakoneta, the daughter of Joseph & Sarah (Higgins) Kohler, who preceded her in death. On July 9, 1942, she married Harold V. Stroh, and he survives. Other survivors include, 8 children, Rita (Jerry- dec.) Market, Columbus, OH; Jim (Jan) Stroh, Hilton Head, SC; Sue (Dave) Howe, Wapakoneta, Judy (Joe) Lenhart, Wapakoneta, Mary (Larry) Copeland, Wapakoneta; Patty (Bob) Heller, Hamilton, OH, Mike (Peggy) Stroh, Wapakoneta, Diane (Bruce) Schweitzer, Crescent Springs, KY; 25 grandchildren, Steve Market, Julie (Rick) Naus, Dennis Market, Ryan (April) Stroh, Chrissa (Brad) Waite, Todd (Denise) Howe, Chad (Angie) Howe, Kurt (Nikki) Lenhart, Brad (Lori) Lenhart, Jamie (Chris) Kreitzer, Shane Schlueter, Stacy (Rob) Motter, Sara (Mike) Seger, Scott (Kara) Copeland, Kimberly (Greg) Bader, Brad Copeland, Jen (Joe) Templeton, Mike (Alicia) Heller, Kim Heller, Shawn (Angela) Stroh, Stephanie (Seth) Bowersock, Katie (Matt) Cooper, Bret Schweitzer, Blaine Schweitzer, & Ben Schweitzer; 32 great grandchildren; 2 brothers-in-law, Joseph Schwer, & Ralph Stroh; 2 sisters-in-law, Marge Kohler & Jean Stroh;and Numerous nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by siblings, Art Kohler, Myron Kohler, Nellie Gault, Jim Kohler, Joe Kohler, Mary Pund, Thomas Kohler, Alice Schwer, and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Edith retired from the Wapakoneta City Schools cafeteria after 15 years of service. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. A 1938 graduate of St. Joseph High School, she was a member of the former St. Joseph Christian Mothers Sodality. She loved wintering in Florida, gardening, playing cards, knitting, and spending time with her family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wed. July 30, 2014, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, Rev. Patrick Sloneker officiating. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive friends 3-8 p.m., Tues. and 9-10 a.m., Wed. at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church Renovation Fund or Otterbein Cridersville Benevolent Fund.

Edith M. Stroh

January 28, 1920 - July 26, 2014