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Greta Caldwell Obituary

Caldwell Greta Thomas Caldwell, age 79, of Columbus, passed away, Sunday, June 18, 2017. Greta was born and raised in Gallipolis, Ohio, daughter of the late T. A. and Mildred Thomas. Also preceded in death by her brother Keith Thomas. Greta graduated from Gallia Academy High School and went on to graduate from Ohio Wesleyan University, Class of 1959, where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. On August 28, 1960, Greta married her best friend and soul mate, Richard Caldwell, and the two of them went on to create a beautiful family together while sharing a marriage of 56 years. Throughout Greta's life, she always maintained a love of sports and competition. She played in an Ohio State University Ladies Golf League, competitive women's tennis with her friends at Swim and Racquet and The Racquet Club of Columbus, and was a constant supporter of all her children's and grandchildren's sporting events throughout the years. She was a member of First Community Church and Guild #7. Greta was loyal and compassionate woman who was very social, and devoted to her friends and family. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Dr. Richard Caldwell; daughter and son-in-law, Gwynn and Peter Behrent and their children, Katie, Sarah, and Christy; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Leslie Caldwell and their children, Walker, Griffin, and E.J.; son and daughter-in-law, David and Nicole Caldwell and their children, Hannah and Quinn; and many other extended family members and dear friends. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd., where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2017 at Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Roxbury Cottages at First Community Village, c/o Marilyn Gordon, 1801 Riverside Dr., Columbus, Ohio 43212. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.

Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jun. 18 to Jun. 20, 2017.
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I enjoyed taking care of Mrs. Greta Caldwell. She was a great lady. May she rest in peace.

Gloria Hill LPN

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June 13, 2022

I just recently found out about this from FCV. So sorry for your loss.

Cathy (Boardman) McKenna

August 31, 2017

Dear Dick,
I was shocked and saddened when Susan Shelby Pabst told me at lunch today about Greta's passing. She was a truly lovely person, one of our home county's best, and I know she will be sorely missed. I have had a few medical issues in recent years and been pretty much out of circulation, but I would have made it to the service had I known in time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Eve Hughes

July 19, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

June 23, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4

June 23, 2017

Greta was a great sorority sister and roommate! We had many fun times together. We have good memories and will miss you Greta. Love and prayers to you Dick and the family. Love, Harriet & Bud. Greer, SC

June 22, 2017

Please accept my sincere sympathy to the entire family.

Huey Bartolini

June 21, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gloria Hill

June 21, 2017

My sense of loss is deep and personal. Greta was one of my treasured friends. May God hold her family in the palm of His hands and bring comfort. Linda Bane Cumberland

June 20, 2017

My deepest sympathy to your family. May God bring comfort and strength as you endure the days ahead.(2 Corthinians 1:3,4).

June 20, 2017

My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. Greta will be greatly missed by all.

Larry Radeker

June 19, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the family for your loss. May your treasured memories and prayer provide you with comfort at this time.

June 19, 2017

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