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Eileen Apt

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: 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. #7 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 #8 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 #9 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!!!! #10 from: Jerry Moore   Sat, May 16, 2026 at 7:14 PM Prayers to the family. #11 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 #12 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. #13 from: Beth Vandewalle Danvers, MA Sun, May 17, 2026 at 7:36 AM Aunt Eileen welcomed me into her life when I discovered my birth mother was her sister Evelyn. As Evelyn had already passed, Aunt Eileen filled me in on the family history and became a sort of surrogate birth mom to me.  I will always treasure the long talks we had over the phone these last 10 years. She was incredibly special and full of unconditional love. #14 from: Don & Peggy Hays West Mansfield Sun, May 17, 2026 at 10:12 AM So very sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers to the family. #15 from: Gregory & Ruthie McCloud Richwood Sun, May 17, 2026 at 10:42 AM We were saddened this morning by the news of Eileen. So many memories with this family we’ve shared over 50 years. I am so thankful that I stopped to see her last summer if only for a moment. Our family expresses our deepest condolences to the Apt family.   #16 from: Randy Mills Bradenton Sun, May 17, 2026 at 12:43 PM To Robin & family- So very sorry to hear of Eileen’s transition. ‘Sending light & love to all who know and love her. #17 from: Lynne Ledley   Sun, May 17, 2026 at 2:08 PM My thoughts and prayers are with your family on Eileen's passing. #18 from: Mike & Wendy Sisson Prospect Sun, May 17, 2026 at 2:46 PM Our love and prayers to all the family. Eileen always made us feel part of the family. She lead a beautiful life, and left you all with great memories. Mike & Wendy #19 from: Pat and Mike Hamilton Sebring Florida Sun, May 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM Robin, Patty, Wendy and Mike We were sad to hear about Eileens passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families. You have our deepest sympathy. #20 from: Gail DeGood-Guy & Tom Guy Richwood Mon, May 18, 2026 at 7:46 AM To Eileen's family.  We are so sorry for your loss of your mom.  Both she and your dad were certainly powerhouses in our community.  May God watch over you all during this most difficult time.   #21 from: Miguel Spain Mon, May 18, 2026 at 11:32 AM A great person has left us, someone capable of spreading joy and love. Very few people I’ve met in my life have conveyed so many good feelings to me. I spent a year there in the United States, and she will always have a place in my heart. #22 from: Rona Penix   Mon, May 18, 2026 at 4:31 PM Thinking of you! Sorry to hear of your mothers passing God be with you! #23 from: Janet Blue  Dysert Richwood Tue, May 19, 2026 at 8:14 AM Sending condolences to the Apt family. I remember Eileen as a very sweet woman and know you have such good memories. Thinking of you at this time. #24 from: Marilyn Coleman Richwood Tue, May 19, 2026 at 11:18 AM Robin, Patti and family.  Your mom was a real sparkplug. I remember meeting her for the first time at Dr Gray's office in 2000. She and your dad were integral part of Richwood.  She will be missed  by all. She enjoyed that 92nd birthday cake. Prayers for healing hugs #25 from: Pat Daymude   Tue, May 19, 2026 at 1:46 PM Wendy and family Sorry for your loss.  I remember your mom and dad being so helpful when we bought the dairy bar so many years ago. My prayers are with you at this sad time in your life #26 from: Deb Pacha Richwood Wed, May 20, 2026 at 11:21 AM So sorry to hear of Eileen’s passing.  I always enjoyed talking with her.  Hugs and prayers #27 from: Melisa Grose Richwood Mon, May 25, 2026 at 9:22 PM So sorry for your loss. She was a great lady

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