Marlene Myers, 82, of Greenville, formerly of Arcanum, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, July 4th, 2012. She was a resident of Resthaven Health Care Center. Mrs. Myers was born in Arcanum October 27, 1929, the daughter of the late Marley and Mary (Cheadle) Routzong. She was a member of First United Methodist Church Greenville.
Marlene was a long time member of the Faith United Methodist Church, Arcanum. transferring her membership to the First United Methodist Church in Greenville when she moved the the Brethren Retirement Community. She was a retired Elementary School Teacher at Arcanum Butler School System for over 30 years. Marlene received her BA in Education from Taylor University in 1957.
Mrs Myers was preceded in death by 2 brothers Bill and Marvin Routzong and a sister Dorothy Longman.
She is survived by her husband Virgil whom she married December 17, 1955; Daughter Jola Schaar and husband Steve of Columbus; son Kevin Myers and wife Shiow-meei of Oakwood; Grandson Steven Brady Schaar; Sister Martha Rhodehamel and husband Jack of Spartansburg South Carolina.
Memorial Service will be held at the Kreitzer Funeral Home. 3:00 PM Sunday, July 8th, 2012 with Rev Joseph Payne and Rev Mark Weatherman officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends Sunday 1 hour before the services at the Funeral Home. The Family suggests Memorial Contribution to Alzheimer's Association 3797 Summit Glen Dr. Suite G100 Dayton, OH 45449 or First United Methodist Church 202 W. Fourth St. Greenville, Ohio 45331. Condolences may be sent to KreitzerFuneralHomeInc.com.
