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Rita C. Stroble
SWANTON: Rita C. Stroble, age 66, of Swanton, Ohio, entered through the gates of heaven and into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, following a valiant battle with cancer, Thursday evening, July 30, 2015, at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.
She was born April 10, 1949 in Willard, Ohio and raised in Chatfield, Ohio by her parents, Dorcie and Aner (Chesney) Kirby. Rita was a graduate of Buckeye Central High School, Class of '67. She married Ronald Stroble on July 12, 1969. Together they raised two sons, Thad and Brandon Stroble.
Rita worked 32 years for UPS. She was known as the go to person for spiritual and personal guidance by her fellow co-workers in their time of trouble. Rita was a member of the Swanton Church of the Nazarene where she served as church board member for 15 years. She was very devoted to the Nazarene Missions and her volunteer role as Nazarene Missions International President over the past 15 years.
She will be remembered as a very outgoing person who enjoyed socializing with her friends and family.
Rita will be greatly missed by her husband of 46 years, Ronald; sons, Thad Stroble and Brandon (Danielle) Stroble; grandchildren, Nathan, Jessica, Lexi, and Drew Stroble, brothers, Jackie and Harold Kirby; mother-in-law, Mary "Libby" Cady; as well as many nieces, nephews; and extended family and friends.
Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Dorcie and Aner; infant sister, Brenda Kirby, and sister, Shirley Hess.
Visitation will be held Monday, August 3rd from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Swanton Church of the Nazarene, 315 W. Airport Hwy. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4th in the church with Pastor Harold Ratliff officiating. Private graveside services will be held Tuesday afternoon at Oakwood Cemetery in Bucyrus, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ebeid Promedica Hospice or University of Michigan Cancer Center.
Arrangements by Weigel Funeral Home (419.826.2631).
Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.weigelfuneralhomes.com
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Larry Kidd
August 6, 2015
Ron and family, Sorry for your lost. Worked at UPS with Rita. Such a great lady. She will sadly missed. Larry Kidd
Mary Baumker
August 4, 2015
Ron, family and extended family, you all are in my prayers. Your wife/mom was a dear friend and I will miss her so. She loved you all so very much. God bless you all and may Rita rest in peace!
Bill & Brenda Rahm
August 3, 2015
Ron, my wife and I are so sorry to read about the loss of your wife. We will keep your family in our prayers!
Cheryl Desko(McGee)
August 2, 2015
Ron, Thad and Brandon,
My heart is broken for you all! Rita was a wonderful woman and her love of Jesus will live on through you. Please know that you are all in my prayers for comfort and peace.
Richie Kilgour
August 2, 2015
Growing up with Thad, you were like a second mom, although we got into our share of mischief, you were always there. I'm sorry for your loss Ron, Thad, Brandon and the whole family. Love and Prayers to you all!
Elaine Germann
August 1, 2015
Ron and family. May God be with you at this time. You will be in my prayers. I graduated with Rita and one of the Chatfield group.
Elaine (Kurtz) Germann
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