Kottenstette, Marjorie

1933 - 2021

Marjorie Adair Duff Kottenstette, age 88, died peacefully on April 14, 2021. Marge was born March 4, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA to Donald and Virginia Duff. She enjoyed her childhood, living in many cities due to her father being a pioneer in the airline industry. She graduated from East H.S., Denver, CO and attended the University of Colorado. She met her loving husband Fred at Sunday Mass with her mother. They were married in 1954 and celebrated 66 years together. Their adventure of raising their growing family began in Houston, moved to Denver then New Jersey finally settling in Columbus, OH in 1965 and never left. Marge and Fred enjoyed great neighbors, friends, and close relationships with their church, St. Agatha. Marge loved and enjoyed her work as school secretary at St. Agatha School for many years. She loved her colleagues, the kids, and their families. They have been blessed with six adoring children, 15 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren w/#14 due this summer. Marge is preceded in death by her parents and brother Robert. She is survived by her husband, Fred; daughter, Virginia de Verteuil (Paul); sons, Tom (Laura), Ed (Donna), Bob (Julie), Andy (Desiree) and Dan (Jayma). Loving grandchildren, Kelly Lind (Tommy), K.C. Rose (Kyle), Andre de Verteuil (Allison), Denis de Verteuil (Sarah), Elena Hedge (Travis), Lisa Zwayer (Chris), Lori Garza (Matt), Adam Kottenstette (Christina), T.J. Kottenstette (Ellen), Alex and Andrew Kottenstette, Jack, Noah, Adair and Caroline Kottenstette. She will be truly missed for always putting

others first and her gentile

way of making us feel loved and special. Special thanks to Ohio Health Hospice for their caring attention. In

lieu of flowers, donations

may be made to St. Agatha School or Ohio Health Hospice. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Monday, April 19, 2021 at St. Agatha Catholic Church, 1860 Northam Road, Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221, where family will receive friends 9:45AM until time of mass. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery, Lewis Center, Ohio. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Marge’s life. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com. Arrangements entrusted to SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST.