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Edith E. Prether
Edith E. Prether, 85 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away at 7:55 AM on
Friday January 8, 2016 at the Brethren Retirement Community after an
extended illness. Mrs. Prether was born December 11, 1930 in
Darke County, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late William and
Alma (Hoover) Curtner.
Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and David Wiltshire
of Plymouth, Michigan, son and daughter-in-law Terry Prether and
Kristin Stred of Kirkland, Washington. Also surviving are her
brothers William Curtner and Lloyd Curtner, both of Greenville,
sister-in-law Pauline Curtner of Arcanum. Brother-in-law Ralph Fasick
of Greenville, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Robert and Lucy
Prether of Colorado Springs, Colorado.
She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren, Brooke and Tyler Conn,
Matt and Ellie Prether, Mark and Teresa Wiltshire, Eric and Malina
Wiltshire, Lara and Nathan Ray, and Katie Davis. Her great
grandchildren are: Eli and Madelyn Conn, Brennen, William, and
Lily Wiltshire, and Chloe Ray.
She will be missed by many dear friends, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Prether was preceded in death by her
devoted husband of nearly 64 years, Charles L. Prether, brother Denver
Curtner, sisters Dorothy Fasick and Wanda Campbell, brothers-in-law
James Campbell and Bob Mikesell and sisters-in-law Ruth Curtner and
Juanita Mikesell.
During her life, Mrs. Prether was devoted to those she loved and cared
for. For many years, Mrs. Prether managed the gift shop at the
Brethren Retirement Community (BRC) and after retiring continued to
volunteer there in many capacities. She derived much pleasure in
helping others. Throughout her life, Mrs. Prether enjoyed many
different part-time positions as well as being a devoted
homemaker. She worked at the New Madison Bonfiglio Pharmacy, at
Sink Jewelers in Arcanum, at Downing Fruit Farms, Hollansburg, at Flag
Lumber in New Madison, and for a short time had and upholstery business
with a friend. Wherever she was employed she loved interacting
with people. She was an active member of Beech Grove Church of
the Brethren. When her children were school age, she was a 4-H
advisor assisting children with a variety of projects.
A private graveside service will be held at the discretion of the
family. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at
3:00 PM on Saturday January 16, 2016 at the Brethren Retirement
Community Chapel 750 Chestnut Street, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Todd
Reish officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday
January 16, 2016 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Brethren Retirement
Community Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar
Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Brethren Retirement Community Resident’s Aid Fund.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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