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Services: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Claibourne Cemetery Add to Google Calendar

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Eileen Apt, widow of Robert Apt, died Friday, May 15, 2026 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She and Bob were married on June 17, 1951 and he preceded her in death on April 1, 2007. She was also preceded in death by a son, Wayne, twin sisters, Evelyn Eaton and Eleanor Vance; and one great-granddaughter, Nora Gatrell. Eileen was born to the late William and Winifred (Wynn) Eaton on the family farm near Prospect on March 23, 1934. She was born in the same house where her mother and grandfather were born on the land that has been in the family for six generations. She was a member of the Marion Area Genealogy Society, having proven ancestors in Marion County before 1830 with a gold certificate. She and Bob ran several businesses including Richwood Lanes, Apt’s Dairy Bar, Apt’s Pizza and Mount Victory Pizza. Surviving are her children, Mike (Kristy) Apt, Prospect; Robin (Stuart) Lenox, Richwood; Patty Gray, Millersburg; Wendy Schindler, Zanesfield; 19 grandchildren, Paul (Angie) Apt, Stacie (Ty) Beatty, Jennie (Brian) Roginski, Julie (Joe) Kyte, Jamie (Robbie) Apt, Amber Apt, Kaulin (Hailey) Apt, Nikki (Konstantin) Chumak, Melissa Glaser, Neil (Abbey) Lenox, Emily Gray, Eli (Samantha) Gray, Ivy (Brett) Gatrell, Atlee (Kyle) Hughes, Wynter Gray, Isaac Gray, Brooke Schindler, Kelsey Schindler, Patricia (Ray Fisher) Schindler; 33 great-grandchildren, Christian, Trenor and Laney Kyte; Kamren and Karson Apt, Gracie, Jacob and William Roginski; Drew and Chase Beatty; Logan Gill; Kate and Beth Apt; Braylon and Ava Brown, Vance Gatrell, Ander Hembree, Mave and Boden Gatrell, Lola and Walker Gray; Denver and Scarlett Hughes; Lily Glaser, Landry and Kinley Cromer; Dasha and Feo Chumak; Weston, Tessa and Wyatt Lenox; Lara Schindler and Noah Fisher. Graveside services will be Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Claibourne Cemetery with Dr. Dean Gray officiating. Memorial gifts may be made to Richwood Park, 153 North Franklin Street, Richwood, Ohio 43344 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Claibourne Cemetery Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Judy Beery Richwood/Ostrander Sat, May 16, 2026 at 1:43 PM Love that picture ❣️ Sharing your pain at this difficult time.  May your memories help heal the heartache and you feel the peace that passes all understanding. Love and hugs~ ~Judy, Mark, and the whole Rinehart/Beery family #2 from: Bob Welch   Sat, May 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM Heartfelt condolences for the Apt family. I have many good memories of hanging out on the ice cream and pizza corner in my high school years. #3 from: Lara Schindler   Sat, May 16, 2026 at 2:49 PM I miss her so much already 🙁😞😭 #4 from: Linda Gary shaw Marysville Sat, May 16, 2026 at 3:39 PM Going to miss this sweet lady. So glad I got to visit with her Mother’s Day #5 from: Ava brown Tennessee Sat, May 16, 2026 at 4:38 PM Grandma Eileen, I miss her so much already I’m glad I got to talk with her the day before she died I will always hold you in my heart you welcomed me and my brother in the day we were born and I’m so appreciative I love you so much. Live long Eileen #6 from: Ava brown Tennessee Sat, May 16, 2026 at 4:42 PM Grandma Eileen, I miss her so much already I’m glad I got to talk with her the day before she died I will always hold you in my heart you welcomed me and my brother in the day we were born and I’m so appreciative I love you so much. Live long Eileen #7 from: KAROLYNE   Sat, May 16, 2026 at 4:43 PM So very sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs. #8 from: Juanita Neel Palm Bay,Fl Sat, May 16, 2026 at 5:21 PM To the family of Eileen Apt , sending prayers and hugs. Remembering the heart aches and the good times we have shared. The time Harold and I went to the 96 Olympics with her and Bob was one of the highlights.Will always remember her with fondness.    God bless, Nita Neel #9 from: Carmen Brown Nashville Tennessee Sat, May 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Eileen was the sweetest person..i've had several conversations with her over the phone...she was a kind of soul.... she will be missed #10 from: Carmen Brown Nashville Tennessee Sat, May 16, 2026 at 6:07 PM I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Eileen was the sweetest person..i've had several conversations with her over the phone...she was a kind of soul.... she will be missed #11 from: Terry and Barb Kemp   Sat, May 16, 2026 at 6:46 PM To beautiful Eileen’s family, we send our deepest sympathy for the loss of a Great lady.  Lots of great memories thru the years.  She will be missed.  RIP DEAR EIleen!!!! #12 from: Jerry Moore   Sat, May 16, 2026 at 7:14 PM Prayers to the family. #13 from: Eilene Bill Jo Anne wilcox At Ikes Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:18 PM She was such a lovely lady always made me feel so comfortable positive. She is one in 1 million very cool way of thinking always for the good of all mankind so glad I got to meet her and know her Robin you were so good to her you remind me a lot of her may God give you peace and surround you with love #14 from: Tom and Ruby Gwynn   Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:26 PM Robin and Mike, very sorry for your loss. She always treated everyone with the highest regard.

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