Mary Louise Reisinger-Schwinn

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REISINGER-SCHWINN, Mary Louise (Barlow) (Daughter of Louisa Hodapp Barlow Brinkman and Leo J. Barlow of Dayton, Ohio). Age 88, of Kettering, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2011 at Walnut Creek Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Reisinger (39 years) and her second husband, Jack Schwinn (12 years), also two brothers Gene and Jim Barlow. She is survived by her seven children and spouses: Mike (Jane) Reisinger, Tom (Margo) Reisinger, Terri (Michael) Fusco, Patricia (Chris) Hale, MaryLee (Patrick) Dunphy, Tim (Jeanne) Reisinger, Susie (Phil) Goedde; 14 loving grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her 2 sisters and brother-in-law, Janice Gillivan and Jayne (Jim) Lohr, and many nieces and nephews. She was born on April 4, 1922 in Dayton, where she attended St. Anthony's Elementary School and graduated from Julienne High School in 1940. She was a secretary at WPAFB after graduation. Marylou was a loving mother and wife. She was also a very proud grandmother and gave each of her grandchildren special loving nicknames. Besides raising seven children with her husband, Paul Reisinger (also born April 4), Marylou volunteered for numerous organizations including St. Albert the Great Church, Dakota Center, and Bergamo Retreat Center. She taught positive attitude and self-esteem classes for over 35 years. As a motivational speaker, she touched the lives of people from all walks of life. Marylou served on the Board of Governors for the University of Dayton's Institute for Learning in Retirement. She was also an active member of Toastmasters International and was the first woman invited to join this organization in Kettering. She created two support groups; one for widowed women called WAGS and another called PALS (Positive Attitude Lifestyles) for single adults who attended her workshops. She was a great entertainer and never missed a party. She leaves a legacy of love with an emphasis on the importance of faith, family, and education. Her life was a celebration of joy and love. Marylou was an inspiration to all who knew her. Our lives were blessed because she was our mother and friend who always encouraged us to think positive, share our talents and do our very best. Since red was Marylou's favorite color, it has been requested that everyone wear something red to the funeral in honor of all the color and fun Marylou added to our lives. Friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2011 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME - FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45429. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2011 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church, 3033 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, Ohio 45429. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Dakota Center, 33 Barnett Street, Dayton, OH 45402-8206. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com