Letha M. Rottschafer

Letha M. Rottschafer, 96, of Pentwater,  passed away on June 24, 2020 at the Oceana County Medical Care Facility in Hart. She was born on January 10, 1924 in Stanwood, Michigan to Dale and Anna (Hahn) Griffin.

After graduating from Big Rapids High School and Central Michigan University, she taught elementary school in St. Louis, Michigan where she met John Rottschafer.  They were married on January 14, 1947.  She continued as an educator, teaching in Pentwater, Grand Rapids, Petoskey, Hart, and Shelby for the next forty years.  Her leisure time activities included sewing, baking, gardening, golf, and teaching Sunday School.  She faithfully followed Jesus through her life.

Lee is survived by her son Ron and wife Joyce; her daughter Jan; grandchildren Brian (Donna) Rottschafer, Heidi (Dave) Lemmerhirt, Kristi (Tim) Daggett; and great-grandchildren, Wylan, Brenton, and Colson Rottschafer; Daniel, Anna, and Josiah Lemmerhirt; and Isaac, Mattie, and Joel Daggett.

A graveside service will take place at Pentwater Township Cemetery on Saturday, June 27th, 1:30 pm.  Visitation will be held Sunday, August 2nd, 2 pm at First Baptist Church in Pentwater. The memorial service will follow at 3 pm also at the church with Pastor Mark Lillie officiating.  Memorial contributions may be given to the First Baptist Church.
 

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