Marion Kroetz Obituary

Marion E. Kroetz

Marion E. Kroetz, 90, of Findlay, passed away at 6:18 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at Sunrise Senior Living of Findlay, surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 11, 1932, in Fort Seneca, to the late Fred and Grace (Miller) Kroetz. On July 7, 1956, he married Lucille Depinet, and she preceded him in death June 25, 2010.

Surviving are children, Mike (Cheryl) Kroetz of Williamstown, Kentucky, and Tim (Beth) Kroetz of Findlay; daughters-in-law, Cindy Kroetz of Findlay, Deanna Kroetz (Jeff Silverman) of Burlingame, California, Karen (Eric) McPherson of Redington Beach, Florida, and Laura (Don) Daniels of Galloway, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Doug Kroetz; and brother, Dr. Frank (Rose) Kroetz, formerly of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.

Marion graduated from Old Fort High School in 1950. After graduation from The Ohio State University in 1954, he was the 4-H extension agent in Pickaway County. He served in U.S. Army Artillery in 1955 and 1956, leaving the Army as a 1st Lieutenant. He returned to Pickaway County as 4-H agent and then transferred to Hancock County in 1957. He was also the agricultural extension agent, area extension agronomist, district agronomist, and supervisor for 19 northwest Ohio counties. As the area extension agronomist, he produced and hosted a 13-week series for 11 years on WBGU-TV known as "The Crop Game." He earned the rank of Professor at The Ohio State University through his teaching and research work as an agronomist and received the distinguished service award from National Association of County Agricultural Agents. He worked part-time for Stacy Insurance for 10 years after his retirement.

Marion was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. He was a member of Leo Council 957 Knights of Columbus, 4th degree member of Pope Leo XIII Assembly Knights of Columbus, served as past Grand Knight and past Navigator. He was also a past president of Findlay Jaycees, member of Senate Club and a member of Holy Name Society.

Visitation for family and friends will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay, with a rosary at 7:45 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 617 West Main Cross Street, Findlay, with Msgr. Michael Hohenbrink as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery with military rites rendered by Hancock Veterans Memorial Squad.

Marion's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of Sunrise Senior Living and Bridge Hospice for the loving care provided to Marion during his final years.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Michael Parish, 750 Bright Road, Findlay, Ohio, 45840.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.