Marjorie Oliver Hertzler

Hertzler, Marjorie Oliver, died in her sleep of age related complications on February 25th, 2009. Interment 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 28, Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, KS. Memorial Service 12:30 P.M., Saturday, Downing Lahey Mortuary East. She will be remembered lovingly by friends and family for her joyful attitude, sense of humor, devotion to family and the fun times she created. Marjorie “Moh” started life in Newton, Kansas, eventually going to the University of Kansas, and receiving a degree in journalism. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, and married in 1944. Marjorie worked hard as navy wife while living in San Diego, California on two different occasions and raising her family. The family moved to Wichita in 1951. During her lifetime, she was a loving mother and grandmother. She was active in the Episcopal Church, on the board of the Wichita Historical museum and a member of the Junior League of Wichita for which she did many hours of volunteer work. For several years she lovingly cared for her husband Dr. William R. Hertzler during his terminal illness at home. Moh enjoyed laughter, travel, and entertaining her friends and family. Her family meant the world to her and she cared for them lovingly. She was a reflective person, a good listener with spiritual inner beauty and integrity and a great friend. She is survived by her three children, Dr. William O. Hertzler, Nancy H. Fuqua and Dr. Joseph R. Hertzler, as well as her daughters-in-law Carol and Maureen Hertzler and son-in-law Lang Fuqua. Her sister Mary Jean and three grandchildren Sarah, Julie and Jon are also living. Our mom, grandmother and friend will be truly missed. The last years of her life were spent at the Life Care Center of Andover. Memorial funds have been established with The Independent School, 8301 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67207 and Prairie View Mental Health Center, 1901 E. 1st, Newton, KS, 67114, and Fundamental Learning Center, 917 S. Glendale, Wichita, KS, 67218 Interment 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 28, Greenwood Cemetery, Newton, KS.