Obituary from Columbus Dispatch:
KOETZ Marilyn Taylor Koetz was called to heaven on Monday, October 8, 2012. She was born on September 4, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio. Marilyn was a published author of the book "Kiss of Death". She wrote several short stories including "The Gift" and "Silver Anniversary". An avid reader, she completed the USA Today Crossword puzzle daily with her granddaughter. She went back to college at the age of 42 and while attending OSU maintained a 4 point average. For many years Marilyn was a successful insurance agent, the co-owner, and Chief Financial Officer of W.E. Davis Insurance Agency. She is preceded in death by her parents Elsie (BLUM) Taylor and William Taylor, her sister Jane Beverley and brother-in-law George Beverley. Marilyn is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 65 years, Edwin Willard Koetz. They had three children, Debbi Kelly (Larry Thorne), Kristin (Rick) Brant and John (Libby) Koetz. They have seven grandchildren, Edwin (Jennifer) Kelly, Kristin Kelly Desich, Ben Brant, Jason (Beth) Brant and Lee Anne (Jared) Kiesel, Joshua Koetz and Nicholas Koetz. They also have six great-grandchildren, Andrew, Josiah, Jonathan and Kaitlyn Kelly, and Jeffrey and William Desich. She is also survived by her loving sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Frickie. Marilyn loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was so proud of each and every one of them. In addition to her family, she was a very giving person. She gave freely to many charities throughout her community and the world. She loved her church and church friends as well as her square dance club, The Bucks and Does. Marilyn's strongest attribute was her loving character. She expressed and conveyed love in everything she did and said. She always saw the good in people and had a real zest for life. A celebration of Marilyn's life will be held Friday, October 12, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the mausoleum at Union Cemetery, 3349 Olentangy River Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Marilyn's memory be made to the Alzheimer's Association , 1379 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215 or online at www.alz.org. Arrangements by WOODYARD EAST CHAPEL. Visit orwoodyard.com to share memories with the family.
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