Drinda Claire Fohl

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December 9, 1947 - December 7, 2023

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Visitation

Sunday, December 10th from 2-5 p.m. at Moreland Funeral Home

Service

Monday, December 11th 10 a.m. at Church of the Master

Burial

Blendon Central Cemetery

Drinda Claire Maurer Fohl, age 75, of Westerville, OH passed away December 7, 2023. Survived by her husband, Mark; daughters, Karen Elsass (Mike) and Barbara Fohl (Sonny Ventresca); grandchildren, Heather Veley, Hannah Veley (Kevin Lark), Keira Elsass and Matthew Elsass; two great-grandchildren, Azaiah and Kaileiah. Preceded in death by her parents, Leon Willis Maurer and Grace Harper Lehmann Maurer. Born in Media, PA, relocated to Vienna, West Virginia. Graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1965. Majored in French at Lake Erie College for Women and graduated in 1969. Married Mark and began raising a family. Graduated with an MLS from Kent State University in 1978. Worked for a few years at the National Water Well Association and then for 25 years at Columbus State Community College where she was Director of the Library for a few years. She loved her French and Spanish languages, loved to travel, loved reading, loved playing bridge with the ladies, loved Facebooking with her high school friends, loved her meetings with AAUW and Sorosis, loved talking on the phone with friends, loved her church and especially loved her family. She will be sorely missed. Friends may call at the Moreland Funeral Home, 55 E. Schrock Road, Westerville, Sunday 2-5 p.m.. Celebration of Life will be held at Church of the Master, U.M. 24 N. Grove Street, Westerville, Monday at 10 a.m.. Private interment Blendon Central Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Church of the Master: Missions and Outreach.

Condolences

Kat Moser - Dec 12, 2023

Mark and family, I am thinking of all of you during this rough time. I remember eating and laughing with you both during my time at Columbus International Program many years ago. Claire and Mark were fabulous hosts for our international friends!! Sharing the gift of hospitality made a difference to others that we may never see again. Thank you for opening your home and hearts to others.

Mary Ann schell - Dec 12, 2023

Many years have passed since we have been together but the memories of the past with you and the family will always cherished memories forever with Rusty and me. Clair was a kind hearted, giving ,fun person and I am sureGod has welcomed her with open arms.

Linda Bayma - Dec 10, 2023

I was one of the many "playing bridge with the ladies." I joined the 3rd Wednesday group in the early 80s. I left the group when I moved to Florida in 2014. I remember Claire's smile, her laughter, and her optimistic outlook on life. She always had an interesting story or two to share with us. It was clear that she loved her family dearly. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Leslie Oliver - Dec 8, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss. I never had the pleasure of meeting her but my mother, Betty Oliver, enjoyed her phone calls with her. I appreciate her friendship she had with my mom. It helped her after my father passed away. Her special gift was making others smile. My mother passed on November 13. She would have been devastated to hear of her passing. I know they are both having a great phone call in heaven. May she rest in peace. Sincerely, Leslie Oliver

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