Nadine Van Winkle, 95 of Richwood

Nadine Van Winkle, 95 of Richwood, died peacefully Monday morning August 11, 2014 at the Kobacker House in Columbus.

She was born October 3, 1918 in Union County to the late Fred and Ada (Barnett) Clark, she was also predeceased by her husband John Van Winkle whom she married January 3, 1942 in southern Ohio and he died October 25, 1994 and one son Clark Van Winkle and an infant brother Raymond.

Nadine was a stay-at-home mother until her youngest child was in high school, she was known for selling Beauty Counselor Beauty supplies and Sarah Coventry jewelry. She then worked as Librarian at the Richwood Library for 20 yrs.

Her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the center of her life. In her younger days, she loved being a part of 4-H, whether it be participating as a member or helping as a camp counselor. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, playing the organ, taking care of the birds and watching sports. Nadine was an avid reader and fashion and beauty items were important to her, she never went anywhere without looking just right.

Surviving are her children: Gary (Ruthann) Van Winkle, Richard (Julie) Van Winkle, Neil (Peg) Van Winkle all of Columbus, Lisa (Gary) Baker of Richwood and Alan (Deb) Van Winkle of Marion
Grandchildren: Amber (Doug) Richardson, Brooke (Matt) Keever, Darren (Jeanne) Van Winkle, Carrie (Andy) Williams, Ashley (Matt) Pettoni, Jarod Van Winkle and Heather (Thomas) Ellis
Great grandchildren: Dalton and Chloe Richardson, Ellie and Rylan Keever, Anna Van Winkle, Emerson and Addington Pettoni, Max and Mia Williams and Willow Ellis
Daughter-in-law: Melanie Van Winkle of Lola, Montana

Friends may call Friday August 15, 2014 from 5-7 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, where funeral services will be held at 7:00 pm, Rev. James R. Christy will officiate, private family burial will take place Saturday in the Claibourne Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Richwood-North Union Public Library, 4 E. Ottawa Street, Richwood, OH  43344 and or the Kobacker House, 800 McConnell Dr., Columbus, OH 43214