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Marilyn Ann Ditty
Marilyn Ann Ditty, 65, of New Paris, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly
early Saturday morning, July 13, 2019, at Reid Health in Richmond,
Indiana.
She was born on June 25, 1954 in Greenville, Ohio to the late La Verne
and Phyllis (Peters) Ditty.
In addition to her parents, Marilyn was preceded in death by her
brother, Franklin Ditty; and her nephews, Brandon and Justin Peters.
For those who knew Marilyn, a few things were obvious; she was strong
willed, opinionated, loved gardening, and the Queen of witty
come-backs. She loved her Daddy and missed him every day. Her sister
Linda was her best friend. Marilyn graduated from New Madison Schools
in 1972. She went on to work for Wayne Works where she forged many
lifelong friendships. As a young girl, Marilyn would travel to Eaton to
visit relatives. While there she would liberate dogs from the animal
shelter and hide them in the trunk of the car until they got home.
Marilyn had a very successful and fulfilling career as a nurse. She
received her bachelors degree in psychology from Wright State
University and then obtained an associates degree in nursing from
Sinclair Community College. She retired from the VA Medical Center in
Dayton where she was a nurse in the psychiatric ward. She was
exceptionally passionate about the mental health and wellbeing of our
country's veterans.
Marilyn is survived by her husband Steve Schmidt, whom she met October
23, 1987; her children, Rob Holsapple of New Paris, and Christy Hager,
and her husband Robert, of New Madison, Ohio; her grandchildren, Danika
Mann, Brent, Dylan, Kynnedi , and Reagyn Hager; her brothers, Robert
Peters, and his wife Scherie, of Greenville, and James Ditty of New
Madison; her sister, Linda Woodyard of New Madison; her beloved dogs,
Jazzy and Trixie; Flash, the wonder pony; and numerous nieces, nephews,
and friends.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Darke County Humane Society, 7053
St. Rt. 49 N, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
The family has entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes, New Madison Campus,
with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.Tributefuneralhomes.com
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