Marilyn (Cline) Ritchey, 79 of Lincoln passed away Wednesday, May 23. Born on May 19, 1939 to Harry and Carrie (James) Cline. Born and raised in Havelock, attending Havelock Elementary, graduating from Northeast High School in 1957. Married on February 21, 1958.
She was a career secretary working at Nebraska Wesleyan, Northeast YMCA, Miller & Paine, and Arbor Day Foundation. Member at United Lutheran Church.
Hobbies included playing Canasta, bowling, square dancing, and crafts of all kinds. She loved dogs and cats. She was blessed to be a grandma and enjoyed the years of spending time with her grandchildren, especially when they were young.
Survived by her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Don; children, Kyle & Nancy Ritchey of Mills River, NC, Christie & Bruce Lloyd of Lincoln and Matthew & Roger Rooman-Ritchey of Bellevue; grandchildren, Adam Lloyd & Sara Rabstejnek of Blue Springs, MO, Eric & Esther Lloyd of Lincoln, Sarah Ritchey of Yorktown, VA, Stefani Lloyd of Lincoln, Hannah & Ben Gough of Mills River, NC; great grandchildren, Corbin Reynolds of Yorktown, VA, Izabella Lloyd of Lincoln; sister, Marjorie Magnan of Brookings, OR; brother, Bruce & Alena Cline of Lincoln; sister-in-law, Joyce Ritchey of Bellevue; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Preceded in death by parents; sister, Doris Centers; brothers-in-law, Ken Centers, Gene Magnan, and Ted Ritchey.
Special thanks to the staff at Lancaster Rehabilitation Center, especially Station 2, who became her friends and family. Thanks to Hospice Community Care for their support.
In lieu of flowers memorial may be given to Capital Humane Society Pieloch Pet Adoption Center.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, June 9, 2018 at United Lutheran Church, 5945 Fremont Street, Lincoln, NE at 11am. Inurnment service at Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O Street, following a luncheon. Family requests casual dress.
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