Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Oldiges Kettering, Ohio Obituary

Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Oldiges

OLDIGES, Mary Louise “Mary Lou”, 83, of Beavercreek, passed away surrounded by her three sons on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital after a short but courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. She was born in Egypt, Ohio on May 28, 1937 to the late Clemens and Ida Bruns Poeppelman. Mary Lou graduated from Minster High School in 1955. She retired from Fifth Third Bank where she worked as a Teller. Mary Lou was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved nothing more than spending time with family and friends. Her cheerful disposition was always warm and welcoming to those around her. She was a model of positivity and fitness. She participated in many 5K marathons; earning multiple top place finishes. Mary Lou enjoyed baking cookies – you could count on getting a fresh baked cookie whenever you went to her house. She also enjoyed shopping, working crossword puzzles, working in her yard, and beach vacations. She was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Ron Oldiges, the love of her life; a son, Greg; grandson, Ryan; 5 sisters, and 1 brother. She is survived by her sons Scott Oldiges (Cathy), Glen Oldiges (Patti), Jack Oldiges (Becky); grandchildren Jackie, Susan Ball (Adam), Beth, Kelly, Michael, Tyler, Kristen Spencer (Zach), and Jessica Rosenbaum (Austin); great-grandchildren Thomas and Lillian Ball; sisters Edith Pleiman and Joan Schwieterman (Bill). Family will greet friends on Thursday, September 10 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Road, Kettering. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September 11 at 11:00am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2300 S. Smithville Road, Dayton. Family and close friends will gather at 9:30am at Routsong Funeral Home before the mass. Private burial at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made in Mary Lou’s name to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 4370 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242. Condolences can be shared at www.routsong.com.
May 28, 1937 - September 5, 202005/28/193709/05/2020
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Chad and Becky Ellis
September 10, 2020
Many prayers of comfort for your family.
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September 10, 2020
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Gail and Craig Burns
September 10, 2020
We will miss Aunt Mary Lou . The Oldiges Family are in our thoughts.
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Mark Coker
September 9, 2020
Yall are in my thoughts and prayers Oldiges family (Beth) . My condolences to you all.
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Love, Michaela, Tyler, Leroy, and Berkley
September 9, 2020
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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Leigh Ann Trame
September 9, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she Rest In Peace. With our deepest sympathies, Ladies Wine Club
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Russell, Rene Gottemoeller & Family
September 9, 2020
With deepest sympathy sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers
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Diane Thomas (Woodward)
September 9, 2020
Mary Lou was my mother's best friend. By extension she was a second mother to me. Life will not be the same without her bright spirit.
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Chip, Mark & Kelly
September 9, 2020
Michael - wishing you and your family peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
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John Gier
September 9, 2020
I grew up with Scott. I will always remember Scott’s mom made you feel welcomed in their home. My thoughts and prayers go out to Scott and the entire Oldiges family