Saturday, March 28th, 2020
Josephine Grieshop
Josephine A. Grieshop age 77 of Anna, Ohio passed away at 2:40 AM on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Wapakoneta Manor.
She was born September 25, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Leander A. Fortkamp, Sr. and the late Rita C. (Bernard) Fortkamp. On October 7, 1967 she married Edward Grieshop at St. Rose Church. He survives in Anna.
She is also survived by brothers & sisters: Walter & Thelma Fortkamp, St. Henry, Barb & Larry Poppe, Anna, Marcia & Ben Tebbe, Maria Stein, Ron & Treva Fortkamp, Maria Stein, sisters-in-law: Linda Fortkamp, New Bremen, Marilyn Fortkamp, Minster, brother-in-law Jan Schmiesing, Sidney, in-laws Mary Bruns, St. Henry, Bernadine Grieshop, Tipp City, Joan & Richard Rogers, Mason, Paul Grieshop, Troy, Angie & Bill Platfoot, Tipp City.
She was preceded in death by brothers: Leander Fortkamp and Ralph Fortkamp, in-laws Rita & Roman Schoenlein, John Grieshop, Carol Schmiesing, Barb Grieshop and Larry Bruns.
Josie was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville. She worked as a PCT at Wilson Hospital and was a volunteer with the Wilson Pink Ladies and a coordinator for the Wilsons Hospital Volunteens. She was also a member of Anna Rescue Squad for 22 years.
Due to the COVID-19 virus a private family service will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. A memorial Mass will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Wilson Hospice 1081 Fairington Dr. Sidney, OH 45365 and Wapakoneta Manor Activity Fund 1010 Lincoln Ave. Wapakoneta, OH 45895.
Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.
