Phyllis Joan Retcher's obituary , Passed away on August 9, 2026 in Defiance, Ohio

Phyllis Joan Retcher

May 29, 1939 - August 9, 2026 (87 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

Phyllis Joan Retcher's obituary , Passed away on August 9, 2026 in Defiance, Ohio

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Schaffer Funeral Home Inc

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Phyllis Joan Retcher

May 29, 1939 - August 9, 2026 (87 years old)

Defiance, Ohio

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Phyllis Joan Retcher Obituary

Phyllis Joan Retcher (Defiance, Ohio), born on May 29, 1939, passed away on August 9, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Phyllis Joan Retcher to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Goodenough and Wilma Goodenough (Smith); her husband Larry Lee Retcher; and her sisters, Doris Edwards (Edison) of Fontana, Helen Sobieck (William) of Cecil and Roberta.

She is survived by: her daughters, Debra Cocke of Defiance, Theresa Mansfield (James) of Holgate and Mickey Zeedyk (D. J.) of Sherwood; and her grandchildren, Melisa Clark (Chad), Emily Cocke (Ben Sandleben), Jeffrey Mansfield, Jamie Mansfield (Valerie), Joseph Mansfield and Blake Zeedyk. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren.

Memorial donations can be directed to CHP Defiance Area Hospice, or St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schaffer Funeral Home Inc



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Wed

Aug 12

Visitation

Schaffer Funeral Home
529 Jefferson Ave, Defiance, OH 43512

Thu

Aug 13

Funeral service

St. Peter Lutheran Church
K980 Co Rd 17, Napoleon, OH 43545

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