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Marilyn Berger Obituary
Marilyn Berger, 76, of Leipsic, passed away at 7:55 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, at her residence. Marilyn was born July 1, 1946, in North Baltimore, to the late Maxine M. (Tefft) and Ralph H. Wittenmyer. She married John E. Berger on Dec. 3, 1965, and he preceded her in death after 40 years of marriage.
Marilyn went to North Baltimore High School and got her GED at the age of 50 for which she was very proud of. She worked at Metal Forge in Deshler for 29 years and retired from IAMS Pet Care after over six years. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and her dear friends as well as watching THE Ohio State Buckeyes, playing bingo, visiting casinos, and listening to Elvis.
Marilyn is survived by two daughters, Tonia (Tim) Larson of Burlington, Iowa, and Pam (Tim) Niese of Glandorf; two grandsons, Nick (Danielle) Larson of Mediapolis, Iowa, and Matt (Amy) Larson of Troy; two granddaughters, Jessica (Joe) Schnipke of Kalida and Melody Lehman of Ottawa; four great-grandchildren, Braxton Larson, Cian Atwater, Jaxon Hunter, and Lillian Schnipke; three brothers, Anthony (Patricia) Wittenmyer of Tiffin, Scott (Carol) Wittenmyer of North Baltimore, and James "Jim" Wittenmyer of Spencerville; sister, Martha (Ed) Lindquist of North Baltimore; and sister-in-law, Brenda Wittenmyer of Deshler.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Lisa Berger Kitchen; two brothers, Darl "Blue" Wittenmyer and Ed Wittenmyer; sister-in-law, Florence "Flo" Wittenmyer; and Don Berger, the second love of her life for which she was able to spend the last 17 years with. She has many extended family and friends.
Marilyn's memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022, at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic, with Pastor Laurie Beaty officiating. Burial will follow at Center Cemetery, 9968 Co. Rd. X, Leipsic. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Home Care and Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
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