October 11, 1942 - December 2, 2025
Marlene Loescher (83) passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 2, 2025, in the memory care unit at the Danbury Senior Living facility in Westerville, Ohio. Marlene was born in Bluffton, Ohio, to George and Marian Clapper. She attended Ada High School and was a graduate of Ohio Northern University majoring in physical education. She received her master’s degree in physical education at The Ohio State University. After 30 years of teaching, Marlene retired from Columbus City Schools. She then was employed for 13 years for The Ohio State University as a physical education student teacher instructor and supervised the student teachers assigned to Columbus area schools. Marlene loved teaching and skillfully used her great sense of humor to keep her students happily engaged. She also loved animals, playing golf, watching the Buckeyes and socializing with friends and family.
Marlene is survived by her partner, Sue Manker; her sister, Betty May; her nieces Amber Del Vesco (Josh) and Julie Mohr (Troy); great nieces and nephews, Ali Del Vesco, Lauren Woolstenhulme, Hannah Mohr, Caitlyn Day, Nathan Mohr, Tyler Mohr and great, great nephews, Kamden and Rocky. Marlene requested no funeral service and asked that her family and friends celebrate
the memories they shared and all the good times they had together.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Capital City Hospice, 2800 Corporate Exchange Dr., Suite 170, Columbus, OH 43231 capcityhospice.com or the Alzheimer’s Assoc. of Central
Ohio, 5200 Upper Metro Place, Suite 170, Dublin, OH 43017 www.alz.org-central