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Joyce Routzahn Obituary
Born in Middletown on January 31, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and M. Leah Leatherman Routzahn. Joyce graduated in 1964 from Towson University with a teaching degree and was employed with Frederick County as second grade teacher at Valley Elementary in Jefferson for 20 years. She was active with the Literary Council of Frederick County for more than 30 years until the age of 80, a member of the Middletown United Methodist Church, and served on the board of directors at The Dr. J. Elmer Harp Medical Center in Middletown.
Memorial services will be held on Monday June 25 at 11:00am at the Middletown United Methodist Church, 7108 Fern Ct., Middletown. Inurnment will be made in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Middletown. It is requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Literacy Council of Frederick County in remembrance of Joyce.
Donald B. Thompson Funeral Home, Middletown is in charge of
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Darryl Haag
June 21, 2018
My Aunt Joyce
I have many precious memories of my Aunt Joyce from my childhood. She was always a vital part of our family gatherings at the farm. I also remember visiting her at her apartment in Towson. She sometimes joined us on our family vacations. She was a thoughtful gift giver, coming up with creative and fun gifts. She encouraged me to read and be a lifelong learner. Her fondness for ladybugs brought fun and whimsy to our family. I remember my dad taking her shopping for a purple AMC Gremlin, and as a young boy being disappointed that she didn't buy one. It seemed like the perfect car for her! Her willingness to care for her father, my grandfather, is something I grew to really appreciate as I got older. She made a new life for herself in Middletown, as the other tributes prove. Her family loved her and cared deeply about her to the end. We will miss her.
Becky Davis
June 21, 2018
Rest in peace my friend
June 21, 2018
Joyce was a good friend and a pillar of the Middletown community. She was active in her church, Middletown United Methodist, and the Literacy Council. She was curious and always looking for new things to learn. She will be missed in our community.
Sandy Doggett
Becky Davis
June 21, 2018
Rest in peace, my friend.
Julie Reynolds
June 21, 2018
Miss Routzahn was my 2nd grade teacher at Valley Elementary back in 1972/73. She was a wonderful teacher and a wonderful lady! She also had a great sense of humor with her students and I remember her fondly.
Ms
June 20, 2018
To the family of Joyce Routzahn I would like to express my condolence to you may the God of comfort bring comfort to you with his right arm extended to you Isa.41:10
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