BORN

1936

DIED

2017

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Edith Davidheiser Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 3, 2017.

Edith Mae Davidheiser, 80, of Mesa, Arizona, passed away on May 1, 2017. She was born in Fremont, Ohio on May 12, 1936 to Gerald and Marcella (Schrien) Widman. Edith graduated from Harris-Elmore High School. She was married to Joseph Davidheiser. Edith had a passion for sewing, gardening, animals and babies. She is survived by her children, Donald (Linda) Rusch, Deborah Rusch and Kenneth (Nancy) Rusch; grandchildren, Austin Rusch, Miranda (Eric) Neighbarger, Matthew Rusch, Richard (Tanya) Rusch, Erica Erb, and Tiffany Hunt; siblings, Barbara Felder, Bert Widman, Frank Widman, Daniel Widman, Dennis Widman, Donna Dunholter, Marilyn Haycock; great-grandchildren, Arika, Alaina, Aria, Justin, Jenna and Kayden.

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