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Judith Quellhorst Obituary
WAPAKONETA — Judith "Judy" Lee Quellhorst, 79, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:31 p.m., Sun., March 22, 2020, at the Mercy Health – St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, following a sudden illness. She was born Oct. 19, 1940, in North Baltimore, OH, the daughter of Frederick E. & Goldie (Barnes) Parish, who preceded her in death. On Jan. 5, 1958, Judy married her high school sweetheart, Wayne A. Quellhorst. They were married over 62 years.
As a young girl, Judy attended the Williamson School, until the 4th grade. As a fourth grader the whole school walked to their new school at Centennial Elementary, and attended there until the 6th grade. She graduated from Blume High School in 1958, the last class to do so.
Other survivors include, 3 children, Tony (Cindy) Quellhorst, Wapakoneta; Todd (Pam) Quellhorst, Buckland, OH; and Tracy (Mark) McDonald, Wapakoneta; 5 grandchildren, Jessica Quellhorst, Nathan (Alex) Quellhorst, Brea (Jacob) Barrett, Morgan (Chris) Duncan, and Wade (Brittany) McDonald; 2 step-grandchildren, Nathan Binkley & Audrey Binkley; 1 great granddaughter, Paige McDonald; a sister, Shirley Piper, Cairo, OH; a sister-in-law, Debbie (Gary) McElroy; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Frederick Parish and Mike Parish; a sister, Arlene Graham; and brother-in-law, Paul Quellhorst.
Judy worked in the cafeteria at the Wapakoneta City Schools, Herwig's Drug Store, Foxy Lady, and Professional Computer Care. A member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta, Judy taught Sunday school, and was involved with Bible School, funeral lunches, and other activities at the church. She also was involved with midget football, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, PTA, and God's Storehouse. She loved animals of all kinds, enjoyed playing cards, and loved all kinds of games.
Due to the current health crisis, private family services will be held. Pastor Becky Sunday will officiate. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton. Memorials may be directed to the God's Storehouse. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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shirley woods
March 31, 2020
I cannot forget all the good times we had playing cards and games and laughing our butts off. You and Wayne were such good friends. I can't believe you are gone. I hope God wraps his arms around your family and gives them peace and condolences. you will always be in my heart Judy.
Kyle Cutnaw
March 28, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family
March 26, 2020
So sorry to hear of Judy's passing. I remember her fondly from our high school days. My deepest sympathy to Wayne and family.
Sharon Campbell Hulsman
Janice Wright
March 25, 2020
Judy was such a kind person. I will miss our little talks at church. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you.
Joan Oen
March 25, 2020
I give my condolences to all the family I wished
I could have just before all
This happened
Dave and Brenda Greve
March 24, 2020
Wayne and family,
Dave and I are thinking of you all at this time of sorrow and we are feeling your sadness as well. Our finding out Judy's passing really took us by surprise. Seems like I just talked with her. May God's grace help you all in this trying time for your families. Judy was a very sweet person, I know how much she meant to you all. Words cannot express the loss you must be feeling, as well as the two of us.
Know that your families are truly in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave and Brenda
Lila Dickerson
March 24, 2020
Judy was a great person to know, and we all loved her. She could be very loving and funny, everything all wrapped up in one. Our condolences go our to her husband, Wayne, sons Tony and Todd, and daughter Tracy, her grandchildren, and her great-granddaughter. She will be missed by us all.
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