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Arlene Mayers Obituary
1933 - 2017
Arlene (Nitschke) Mayers, age 84, of Naples, went to be with the Lord, November 19, 2017. She was born in Fremont, Ohio on September 6, 1933, the daughter of the late Oliver and Ruth (Otermat) Nitschke. Arlene graduated from Whitmer High school with the class of 1951 and with a Bachelors and Masters in Education from Bowling Green State University. She was married on June 15, 1957 to Charles David Mayers. They shared 60 years of marriage together. Survivors include her husband, Charles (Chuck) Mayers of Naples, Florida; one daughter, Carla Mayers Bletsch and son-in-law, Dan Bletsch of Orient, Ohio; and one son, Mark Mayers and daughter-in-law, Jayne (White) Mayers of Grove City, Ohio; one grandson, Michael Mayers of Naples, Florida; and one granddaughter, Marie Mayers of Oxford, MS. Arlene was a 40 year resident of Bowling Green, Ohio working 30 years in the Bowling Green Public School System as an elementary school teacher. She also taught in Sandusky Perkins, Parma City and Washington Local school systems. She lived in Grove City, Ohio for 17 years spending winters in Naples, Florida. She has been a permanent Naples resident the past 4 years. Arlene was an active member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Bowling Green, Bethel Lutheran Church in Grove City and Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Naples. She took pride in her family and her home, loved gardening, baking/making cookies and candy to share with friends and family, knitting/crocheting and sports. She loved to cheer for any sporting event but especially any game Michael was pitching. She was active in Phi Mu Sorority, League of Women Voters, P. E. O. and bible study. She is remembered fondly for her popcorn Fridays at Conneaut Elementary School, her molasses cookies, being the "mom" to the St. Mark's softball team, her knitted slippers and her beautiful flowers at Ranch Court in Bowling Green, Vi Lilly Circle and Bethel Lutheran Church in Grove City and Parkstone Place at Vanderbilt in Naples. Friends may call on the family on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 9:30 AM with funeral service to follow at 11 AM at Bethel Lutheran Church, 4501 Hoover Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123 with Pastor Peter Ray officiating. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Bethel Lutheran Church, Salvation Army or Faith Mission. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com.
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Alvin and Nancy (Ray) Striggow
December 11, 2017
Our sincere condolences to Arlene's family. I remember her fondly from our years at Whitmer High School. Arlene graduated the year after my husband and I graduated in 1950.
Neal Allen
November 30, 2017
A wonderful lady who was always so kind & thoughtful. She was so upbeat & happy every time I visited with her. To Chuck, Carla, & Mark & families my most sincere sympathy. Your presence & connection to BGHS was always so positive & appreciated. ... Neal Allen
Kirt Kisselle
November 29, 2017
I had the privilege of being taught by Mrs. Mayers, and the pleasure of her family's friendship for decades. She leaves a strong legacy having touched so many lives, and raising such a fine family! Her influence has made us better people. She will be missed.
Frances Brent
November 22, 2017
Arlene's was a life well led. She lived by a set of well thought out principles that made her and those who loved her happy and content. She was common sense and competency personified.
It was a pleasure knowing and working with her! Her children were kind of neat too, a source of great pride and happiness.
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