Joanne L Pettit

Joanne L Pettit obituary, Germantown, OH

Joanne L Pettit

Joanne Pettit Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dalton Funeral Home - Germantown on Feb. 6, 2026.
Joanne L. (Forrer) Pettit, age 96, of Germantown, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday February 5, 2026, at home with loving family by her side. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, on January 11, 1930, daughter of the late Sarah L. (Dreher) and Donald Forrer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Richard L. Pettit in 2022. Joanne is survived by her 2 daughters, Patricia "Pat" (Mike) Duff and Sarah (Doug) Shumard; 4 grandchildren, James (Nicole) Cox, Michael (Morgan "MoMo" Hembree) Duff, Shane (Taylor Everetts) Duff, and Randal (Daisha) Duff; 11 great-grandchildren, Maddix, Abrielle, James, Kiya, Cain, Mia, Charli, Marin, Daisy, Tatum, and Michael Jr. A Private Graveside Service will be held. A Special Thank You to MoMo for helping with her compassionate care. Please share condolences at www.daltonfh.net

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February 22, 2026

Theresa Fiessinger posted to the memorial.

February 10, 2026

Sarah Shumard posted to the memorial.

February 6, 2026

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Theresa Fiessinger

February 22, 2026

Dear Sarah and Pat.
I am so sorry for the passing of your mom. You were all great neighbors back when we were kids, and your mom & dad were kind people.
Your friend, Theresa (Schmidt) Fiessinger

Sarah Shumard

February 10, 2026

Mom, you're missed. But, alive in our memories.
Sarah

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