Marjorie M. Kreachbaum

Marjorie M. Kreachbaum, 88, of Upper Sandusky, died Saturday, August 31, 2013 at her residence.

Born July 5, 1925 in Celina, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Anna (Stoner) Rice.

On December 21, 1949, she married her loving husband, George F. Kreachbaum. He survives in Upper Sandusky.

Surviving are two daughters: Ruth Ann (Phil) Winkler of Tampa, FL and Kay (Bill) Scott of Westerville, four grandchildren: Ian and Savannah Winkler, and Alex and Claire Scott, a sister, Trudy Brookhart of Lima, and sisters in-law: Dorothy Rice, Freida Helber, Naomi Kreachbaum, and Alice (Joe) Blankenship.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Homer Rice, Jr.

Marjorie graduated from Neptune High School in 1943 and received her bachelor's degree in education from Miami University in 1947. She taught for eight years with Celina City Schools as an elementary teacher. From 1971 until her retirement in June of 1983, she was a
reading teacher in the Upper Sandusky School system.

A member of John Stewart United Methodist Church in Upper Sandusky, she sang in the choir and was a member of the Susannah-Hope Circle. She continued to be active in the community throughout her retirement with memberships in Usando Literary Club where she was known for her pecan sales to raise money for their scholarship fund and was a past president of the Wyandot County Retired Teachers Association.

Visitation will be from 2 - 4 and 6 - 8 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2013 at Lucas-Batton Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at John Stewart United Methodist Church in Upper Sandusky with Rev. Brian Arnold officiating.

Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery near Upper Sandusky.
Memorial Contributions may be made to John Stewart United Methodist Church or donor's choice in care of Lucas-Batton Funeral Home, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH. 43351.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lucasbatton.com.