Marjorie “Marge” Kathyrn Wheeler Eschbach, 100, of Van Wert passed away peaceful on June 3rd, 2026.

She was born October 9, 1925, in Oceanside, San Diego, California the daughter of Scott Walter Wheeler and Bessie M. Potter Wheeler.

In addition to her parents, Marge was preceded in death by her brothers, Walter, Marcella, and Charles; and her sisters, Florence, Ona, Melissa and Margaret.

While living in Oceanside, California, Marge loved dressing up in the latest fashions with her twin sister Margaret. During World War II, Marge joined the USO at Camp Pendleton and enjoyed learning the newest dances to show servicemen who were shipping out to war. It was here she met her husband, Robert “Bob” Eschbach. She promised to wait for him while he served in the Pacific Theater. After he returned from Iwo Jima, they were married on June 20th, 1946, and then moved back to Van Wert where Bob’s family was from.

A lifelong homemaker, Marge was a devoted reader. She was a frequent patron at the Brumback Library and instilled a deep love of reading in her children and grandchildren. Marge loved being outside and could often be seen walking around Van Wert. She also enjoyed traveling, spending time with her family, and talking about current events. He laugh was infectious and she loved a good story!

Marge is survived by her children: four daughters, Sandra (Robert) Dyer of Oroville, California, Maggie (Glen) Kill of Landeck, Melody (Phil) Akerman of Van Wert and Rosalinda (Tony) Decurtins of Ontario, California; a son, Jason Eschbach of Van Wert; eight grandchildren, Charles Dyer, Eric Dyer, Kitty Kill, Kody (Trista) Kill, Kandi (Tony) Graham, Ashley (Krisha) Akerman, Tara (Ryan) Fox, and Austin (Jess) Eschbach; and eight great-grandchildren, Levon, Delainey, Wells, Goldie, Birdie, Waylin, Bowen and Wytton.

Private services will be held at a later date at Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.