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1946
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2018
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Patsy Murray Obituary
She was born July 7, 1946, in Lima to the late Carl and Frieda (Hirschfeld) Ankerman.
On June 7, 1969, she married Richard H. Murray, and he survives at the residence in Celina.
Other survivors are two daughters, Melissa (Brian) Lestini, Moorestown, N.J., and Sharon (Micah) Huot, Charlotte, N.C.; a son, Richard Andrew Murray, Celina; two sisters, Marjorie (Harold) Feuser, Naples, Fla., and Constance (Mark) Torsell, St. Marys; a brother, Kenneth (Suzanne) Ankerman, St. Marys; and three grandchildren, Connor, Olivia and Alessandra.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Ankerman.
Patsy was a 1964 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School and a 1969 graduate of The Ohio State University, where she received her bachelor's degree in elementary education.
She retired as a school teacher after 30 years of service. She worked in Gas City, Ind., at Coldwater City Schools and most recently at Celina City Schools.
She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Celina, Mercer County Retired Teachers, University Women's Club and she was a life member of American Legion Post 323 Ladies Auxiliary in St. Marys.
Patsy was active in a Bible study group, the girls of 64, a local book club and she considered herself fortunate to be a 20-year survivor of breast cancer. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Visitation hours will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Celina, with the Rev. Dr. Jeffery G. Gramza officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. John Lutheran Church.
Condolences can be left at CiscoFuneralHome.com.
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