She was born on December 16, 1922, the only child of Ralph and Alice Scott in New Philadelphia, Ohio. She grew up in Newcomerstown, Ohio.
Mary was married to Dan S. Rasche, her husband of 71 years. She is survived by her sons Dale, Thad and Mark, son-in-law Mike Herzog. Her grandchildren are Nick and Molly Herzog, Helena Rasche, Max and Hanna Rasche, Margaret Rasche and Virginia Lewis. Her great-grandchildren include Alex and Samantha Herzog and Alba, Ida and Tilda Lewis. She was preceded in death by her daughter Nancy and Husband Dan.
Mary attended Ohio University and was active in the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. She met Dan on a blind date, and they raised their family in Upper Arlington. As the kids grew and after they married, the family would gather there for the 4th of July parade and other holidays and events.
During retirement she and Dan enjoyed traveling and especially liked participating in the Elderhostel education travel programs. One of Mary’s favorite activities was knitting. She made hats, scarves, sweaters and mittens for family and for various charities. All her children and some grandchildren still hang her knitted Christmas stockings on their mantels during the Holidays.
Mary was the epitome of the word “mom”. She created a warm and supportive home environment, and nothing was more important to Mary than her family.
She was loved deeply by family and friends and will be missed dearly.
Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories and condolences. Funeral arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST.
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