In loving memory of our dear classmate

CHILLICOTHE: Marsha Lynn Trutschel, 69, of Chillicothe, died 10:55 pm, Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at the Ohio State University Hospital, following a 3 month illness.

She was b  orn September 2, 1947 in Houston, TX to the late Edward William and Betty Lou Russell Kridner. On January 20, 2001 she married Thomas E. Trutschel, who survives. Also surviving are her three children, Lauri (Brian) Nelson, Spring, TX, Dorian (Eris) Watson, Oakland, CA, and Colin Watson, Portland, OR; a sister, Jan (Eric) Hearnsberger, Spring, TX and a brother, Kurt (Joanne) Kridner, Tomball, TX.

Marsha was known to have a servant's heart. She worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help those in need. Whether it was welcoming folks in need into her home, assisting the needy with rides, appointments, and deliveries, or helping her husband with his councilman's position or business, Marsha was there to help. She was instrumental in her husband's business and political success. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Anglican Church.

Funeral services will be held 7:00 pm Monday at the Haller Funeral Home & Crematory, Rev. Rick Terry officiating. Friends may call 5-7 pm at Haller's on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to Lifeline of Ohio, 770 Kinnear Rd., Columbus, OH 43212. Her online memorial register is available at www.HallerFuneralHome.com.

Published in the Chillicothe Gazette from May 5 to May 6, 2017