This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Contribution Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.dietrich/582/mb.ashx Message Board Post: UPPER ARLINGTON: Roberta E. Dietrich Shonkwiler, age 83, of Upper Arlington, Ohio died September 5, 2013. She was born September 24, 1929 in Lebanon, OHIO. (Warren County) Daughter of the late Opal and Elmer Dietrich. Betty graduated from Lebanon High School in 1946. She held multiple secondary certificates in preschool education and childhood development. After raising her family, she devoted herself to a rewarding career as a preschool teacher. Always smiling, nurturing and loving, she touched many young lives. Betty enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, tending her garden, traveling, and spending time with her family and life-long friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, and daughter. Her dear smiling face and gentle way will be missed by everyone she touched She is survived by daughters, Sandra Neiditz and Debra Garro; son-in-law, Charles Neiditz; grandchildren, Christopher Cindric, Kimberly Neiditz, Elizabeth Garro, Benjamin Neiditz; and great-grandson, Caleb Cindric. . Friends may call from 9:30am- 10:30am on Monday, September 16, 2013 at the SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger RD., Columbus, OH 43221, where the Funeral Service will begin at 10:30am. Celebrant Andrew Hoover officiating. Private Interment will be held at Bethany Cemetery in Lebanon, Ohio. Contributions in Betty's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Betty. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/chillicothegazette/obituary.aspx?n=roberta-e-shonkwiler&pid=166944281&fhid=8704#fbLoggedOut Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.