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1959
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2016
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Diana German Obituary
Born in Akron on July 1, 1959 to Elmer and Marilyn Drobny, she met and married the love of her life, David German, and then moved to Cambridge, Ohio where they had two amazing children, Kellee and Eric. She was a devoted wife and mother and eventually, along with husband Dave, opened Woodlawn Floral where they worked together to build an outstanding business and she designed the most creative and beautiful flower arrangements over the next 25 years.
Preceded in death by father, Elmer Drobny; grandparents, Karl and Wilma Behlmaier; and father-in-law, Ted German; she leaves behind to cherish her memory, her husband, Dave; children, Kellee (Nathan) LeGalley and Eric (Kristin) German; grandchildren, Chase and Sophia LeGalley, Andrew and Jonathan German; mother, Marilyn Drobny; sisters, Laurie Pouncey and Debi Ostermann; mother-in-law, June German; brothers-in-law, Tom German and Mark (Sue) German; along with a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Calling hours 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday (October 20th) at Thorn-Black Funeral Home (139 S. 9th Street, Cambridge). Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday (October 21st) at the funeral home. Our precious DeeDee will be laid to rest following the funeral at Zion Cemetery (Claysville Road, Cambridge).
God gave us all a gift which can never be forgotten or replaced. She gave love and got love and will be sadly missed by all.
Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.thorn-blackfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tabitha Kutscherenko
October 20, 2016
your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers
Diane Barclay-O'Neal
October 18, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of great sorrow.
October 18, 2016
Like a father who removes the cause of his children's suffering and dries their eyes, God will help and strengthen you during this difficult time. Jeremiah 29:12
Sincerely,
JS
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