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Grace Riffer Obituary
She was born in Ragersville on June 19, 1913, to the late Walter F. and Iva (Sigrist) Andrews and married Joseph S. Riffer on June 25, 1938. He died June 23, 1972.
She was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and was a teacher at the former Beach City School from 1935-1938. She was a member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Apple Creek.
She is survived by two daughters, Nancy J. Boerner of Rochester, N.Y., and Jean Anne (A. Eugene) Kohler of Arnold, Md.; three grandsons, David (Margaret) Boerner of Lake Jackson, Texas, Mark (Meghan) and Kevin (Kerry) Kohler of Arnold, Md.; one great-grandson, Graham Kohler; brother and sister-in-law, Robert W. and Lee Andrews of Farmerstown; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, John F. and Ruby Andrews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Peter's United Church of Christ in Apple Creek with Pastor Jacqueline McMillen officiating. Burial will be in the Green Lawn Cemetery in Wilmot. Friends may call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton.
Online guest registration and condolences may be sent through the funeral home's Web site.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peters United Church of Christ, PO Box 205, Apple Creek, O. 44606, or the Wilmot United Methodist Church, PO Box 98, Wilmot, O. 44689.
Spidell
(330) 359-5252
www.spidellfuneralhome.com
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Paul & Carol Gretzinger
February 3, 2010
My condolences go out to friends and family of Grace Riffer. I know my friends; Fritz and Tom Andrews will miss her presence. But she will live on in the fond memories of all those that loved her.
Bob Warehime
February 3, 2010
Hi Nancy and Family,
Our condolances in the passing of your Mom. It was so nice to see you and your mom at the school reunion a couples years ago.
Your family and ours go way back in the village of Wilmot.
Love and prayers from Bob and Margaret, the remaining members of the Warehime family.
ROSALIE (SMITH) MEADOWS
February 3, 2010
Jean,Nancy and families,
I was sorry to read of your mother's
passing. I remember visiting your home
in Wilmot when we were in school.
I'm sure you have many fond memories to cherish.
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