Nancy Lou Denlinger

Nancy Lou Denlinger (formerly Yoder, nee Mundhenk), 87, of Kettering, OH, passed away November 8, 2022 with family by her side. She was born January 10, 1935, the oldest of 2 children, to Ralph and Mary Mundhenk and lived her entire life in the Dayton area. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband James M. Denlinger and former husband Dick C. Yoder.

She is survived by her daughters Vicki (Keith) Ferguson of Centerville, OH; Susan (David) Brink of Crossville, TN; Pat (Larry) Snyder of Grand Rapids, OH; and Carla Harrison of Rock Hill, SC; her grandchildren Matt (Mareike) Ferguson, Jessica Carmack, Jacob (Brandi) Brink, Danielle (Adam) Sickmiller, Rachel (Jonathan Wolfinger) Snyder, Katherine (Mark) Yount and Kelsey Snyder, Kayla Harrison, Chantelle (Benjamin) Tuffigo; her great grandchildren, Caleb Charles, Gabriel Carmack, Bo Brink, Ava Brink, Gabi and Roman Sickmiller, Naomi and Jaxson Ferguson, Lexi and Jameson Wolfinger, Abigail and Liam Yount; her brother Ralph Mundhenk, Jr.; her friend Jerry Leibold and her furry companions, Buddy, Teddy and Tracy. She is also survived by her step-family: Dan (Becky) Denlinger, Tim (Marcia) Denlinger, Jim (Paula) Denlinger and their children and grandchildren.

A 1952 graduate of Fairview High School in Dayton she earned a degree in accounting from Sinclair College which she put to use at Elder-Beerman’s Department Store. She was a long-time member of her beloved Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren, holding many positions that included youth group leader and camp counselor. With her joy of music, one could find her singing her heart out in the church choirs and the Kettering Senior Show Choir. Her love for gardening and ability to grow ANYTHING led her to become a member of the Here and There Garden Club and the Miami Valley Hosta Society. She was an accredited Flower Show Judge with The Ohio Association of Garden Clubs, Inc. where she was a Life Member. A voracious reader, she usually was carrying more than one book at any given time in one of her many bags. Pretty things always caught her eye and she loved florals, so celebrate mom’s life and think of her when you wear your bright colors.

The family will receive friends from 10 am to 12 noon, Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren (800 E. David Rd., Kettering, OH 45429). A Celebration of Life Service will be held 12 pm at with Pastor John Sgro officiating. Interment will be at David’s Cemetery following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made in Nancy’s name to Prince of Peace Church of the Brethren (800 E. David Rd., Kettering, OH 45429).