Marion lived life to the fullest. She had a quick wit and was a giving and loving person. She loved music and dancing.
After she graduated high school, she went to Connecticut to learn and trade in office administration. She worked at Nationwide Insurance in Columbus, Ohio. She retired from Nationwide in 1978 after 25 years. She married Joseph Wirtz which ended in divorce. They had three children together. In 1970, she married Benajah Peterson. They just celebrated their 52nd anniversary. Marion was a member of the Sally Deforest Chapter of DAR.
Marion is survived by her husband, “Ben”; sons, Bill (Theresa) Wirtz of Lancaster and Robert of Shelby; daughter, Susan (Dave) Hoffmeyer of Mansfield; grandchildren, Tiffany Marr, Jade Smith, Katie Hoffmeyer, Nicholas and Becky Wirtz; great-grandchildren, Michaella Aho, Sean and Trent Smith, Howard Lewis and Jonathan Shipp; niece, Sally (Clive) Jenkins; nephews, Pete Peters and Brad (Mary) Grafton; and sister-in-law, Sue Ellen (Ken) Grafton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Peters; and grandson, Ben Shipp.
There are no services planned at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sally Deforest Chapter of DAR Wreath across America or to your favorite charity in her name. The Wappner Cremation Center is honored to serve the family.
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