Marilyn Ann Scheidt, 84, of Van Wert passed away at 6:40 a.m., Thursday at Vancrest of Van Wert.

She was born on December 8, 1937, in Van Wert County. She was the daughter of the late Paul Rhodes and Lenore Mae (Hoverman) Rice and Brandt Rice. On April 12, 1958, she married Ned Dee Scheidt who also preceded her in death on December 30, 2016.

Family survivors include her two daughters, Karen (Keith) Schmid of Ohio City and Kelly (Rod) Cooper of Middle Point; a brother, Walter W. (Cheryl) Rhodes of Huntertown, Indiana; four grandchildren, Katie (Jason) Schnipke of Cloverdale, Kylie (Shane) Mills of Ohio City, Hayley Walker of Van Wert, and Lexie Walker (Ethan Boes) of Middle Point; a step grandson, Michael Cooper of Middle Point; and great grandchildren, Brooklynn Schnipke, Aubree Mills, Brody Mills and a fourth expected in January.

Marilyn was a 1955 graduate of Ohio City-Liberty High School. She was a long time member of the Ohio City United Methodist Church where she had served at church secretary and treasurer. She greatly loved and enjoyed being with all her family.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, October 31, 2022, at Ohio City Woodlawn Cemetery.

Preferred memorials are to the Ohio City E.M.S. or the Ohio City United Methodist Church.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.