Marlene
August 1, 2024

Marlene “Maggie” Harder

Marlene “Maggie” Harder was born February 6th, 1937, to J. Berlin and Maxine (Wiley) Gray. She was raised in Byhalia, OH and married LeRoy Harder on May 13th, 1955. The couple had 5 children: Steve (deceased); Mike (Janet) of Kenton, OH; Duane of Mt. Victory, OH; Brenda Ruppright of Dahlonega, GA; and Tim of Markesan, WI.

Marlene worked as a bus driver for North Union and Ridgemont. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and visiting with her many friends and Amish neighbors. In her later years, Marlene split time between her home in Kenton, OH and her home in Frostproof, FL. Most recently she has been cared for locally by her family and then new friends at Hardin Hills and recently at Kenton Nursing and Rehab, and through Heartland Hospice.

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