Grace E. Beemer Marshall

Grace E. Beemer Marshall, 93, of Waynesfield, died 6:25 a.m., Wed. Dec. 14, 2022, at Otterbein Senior Life Cridersville. Grace was born on June 13, 1929, the daughter of the late Charles and Gladys (Moyer) Beemer. On Sept. 17, 1950, she married Don D. Marshall, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 2009. Grace is survived by her son, Karl (Edee) Marshall, of Waynesfield, and her daughter, Carol (Richard) Hemphill, of West Liberty, OH. She was an incredible grandmother to her four grandchildren, Tom (Brooke) Marshall, Mary (Trayton) Mains, Ann (Andrew) Bieber, and Kate Hemphill, and her great grandchildren, Maggie Bieber, Zoey Bieber, Brynn Marshall, Rhett Marshall, Elsa Mains, Marshall Mains, and Evelyn Mains. Also surviving is her sister, Mary Ann (Gene) Amstutz, Pandora, OH, her brother-in-law, Elvet Foulkes, Columbus Grove, OH, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin, and her sister, Reita Foulkes. Grace retired after serving 20 years as a registered nurse with the Allen Co. Health Dept. A 1947 graduate of Beaverdam High School, Grace was also a 1950 graduate of the St. Rita’s School of Nursing. She was a member of the Waynesfield United Methodist Church where she remained active until moving to Otterbein-Cridersville. Grace was also a member of the St. Rita’s School of Nursing Alumni Assn. and the Auglaize Co. Visiting Nurses Assn. Following her retirement, Grace and Don enjoyed many winters in Florida, where they made many close friends. Grace was also a dedicated farmer’s wife preparing meals for the farm workers, running errands, and helping move farm equipment. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Mon Dec. 19, 2022, at the Waynesfield United Methodist Church, with Pastor Greg Wack officiating. Burial is to follow in the Willow Branch Cemetery, Waynesfield. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m., Sun. Dec. 18, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, Waynesfield Chapel, and from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service Monday at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Waynesfield United Methodist Church or St. Rita’s Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com. The family wishes to thank the Otterbein staff and nurses for the excellent care and companionship they provided to Grace. A special thanks also to Dr. Szelagowski, her nurses, and St. Rita’s Hospice for their exceptional care and compassion.

Grace E. Beemer Marshall

June 13, 1929 - December 14, 2022