Marie T. Kiefer's Obituary
Marie T. Kiefer (nee Navratil) passed away November 24, 2013 surrounded by three generations of her devoted family. She was 88. Marie was the beloved wife of John Kiefer Sr., they recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. She was the cherished mother of John Jr. (Marilyn), Jane Banks (Tim), Thomas Sr. (Karen), and James Sr. (Michelle), a dear sister to 8 and survived by her brother James Navratil (Hildy), the devoted grandmother of Evelyn, John III, David, Steve, Thomas Jr., Kathryn, Joseph, James Jr., and Kassidy and a loving great-grandmother to Claes, Max, Clara, and Dylan. Marie will be remembered as a true family matriarch always ready to offer loving advice or delicious home cooked food. She grew up on her parent’s large farm in Medina and as a young bride lived in New York City while her husband served in the Navy during WWII. Later when he started a Tool and Die business she became the secretary and for many years did all of the office work. Marie was an accomplished golfer and famous for her homemade pies. She and her husband shared a love of boating and fishing. They spent most weekends in Marblehead, Ohio and later spent the winters in Marathon Key, Florida. The children and grandchildren all have fond memories of spending summer weekends with her at Marblehead. VISITATION TUESDAY 4-8PM at JARDINE FUNERAL HOME 15822 PEARL RD. STRONGSVILLE. Funeral Mass WEDNESDAY 9:45AM @ St. John Neumann Church. Interment Strongsville Cemetery. www.jardinefh.com
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