Virginia Schriml

Virginia “Ginjer” Schriml was born on September 26, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio to Jacob and Viola “Agnes” Brown. On May 28, 1960, she married John “Jack” Schriml and he preceded her in death in 1994.

Survivors include her two daughters, Shante Powders of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; daughter, Vanessa Straw of Miamisburg, OH; sister, Brenda Dinsmore (Wayne) of Beavercreek, OH; four grandchildren, Stasha Eichner (Yale), Jonathan Straw, Spencer Straw and Chandler Straw; 4 great grandchildren, Waylynn Eichner, Cooper Straw, Allison Straw, Nathan Straw and son-in-law Wilfred Straw.

Virginia was preceded in death by her son, John “Johnny” Schriml, her parents, brother, Lt. Col. Lawrence “Bud” Brown, AR; sister Norma “Jean” Gassaway, TX.

Ginjer was a member of:

Xenia Business Professional Women’s Club

Lincoln Society of Dayton

Beavercreek Republican Women’s Club

East Dayton Church of Christ – Member & Sunday School Teacher

Master Gardener’s

Coconut Creek Senior Center

Wynmoor Country Club Association – Counsel Representative

Ginjer graduated in 1950 from Beavercreek High School, in Ohio. She started her first job at 18 as an Executive Secretary and bookkeeper with Erv Nutter, as he launched Elano Corporation in Beavercreek, OH. Dedicated to her career she worked 63 years for E.J. Nutter and Elano. Excited with the growth and changes of aviation, Ginjer loved to assist with the National Aviation Hall of Fame and attending the Dayton Air Show. She was always eager to lend her support to community projects with an entrepreneurial spirit, fundraising and her grassroots organizational skills. She was on many committees, enjoyed helping others, loved flower gardening and ballroom dancing with her husband Jack. More recently, she was instrumental in facilitating Tom Cecil of the Lincoln Society, to secure the artist-sculptor and scout the location for the bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln, on Dayton’s Court House square.

Her mother was a devout Christian and for most of her life, Virginia was an active member of East Dayton Church of Christ. As a child going to Sunday school classes and as a teen she considered working as a missionary. She was an adult choir member, teaching Sunday school for many years while bringing her daughters, her mother and then her grandchildren to church. Later in life volunteering at the church’s food pantry, where hundreds of families were provided groceries each week, until moving to Florida in 2016.

Ginjer was thoroughly enjoying her new chapter in life as she moved to a Golf County Club Community in South Florida where she found a lovely group of friends and together, they appreciated theatrical events, museums, clubs, and exploring new restaurants. She attended Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach, Florida and enjoyed their religious classes, lectures and concerts.

In life, Virginia led by example, by sharing her love and devotion to the scriptures. She shepherded her family and helped to instill in them great faith in God. In times like these when many souls are going home to God, her family knows that she is well, and they understand that they will see her again in Heaven.

Ginjer embodied living in her integrity, being helpful, kind and joyful. She was elegant in her demeanor, vibrant with a positive outlook and always on the go; she lived a fulfilling and exciting life and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICES:

FRIDAY March 3, 2023

9am-1pm Flower delivery only

2pm-3pm Celebration of Life Service

Location:

East Dayton Church of Christ

3415 Linden Ave

Dayton, Ohio 45410

A private family service will be held at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens in Ohio.

Donations in Virginia Schriml’s memory can be made to Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, 5555 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308 as they expand their outreach ministry and help their community.

Stats: Unvaccinated, Coronary Event

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