Roxanna Lee House, 73, of Clyde, OH passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at University of Toledo Medical Center. She was born on March 23, 1943 in Sandusky, OH, the daughter of Howard and Katherine (Tomich) Schnurr. She was a graduate of Sandusky High School and a graduate of a Cosmetology School in Columbus, OH.
Roxanna married Joseph House on September 19, 1962 at Camp LeJune, NC and he survives. She and Joseph owned and operated Lazy Dog Antiques for twenty years. Roxanna enjoyed playing the piano and reading (loved to go to the area libraries) and she also played the French Horn in the Sandusky High School Marching Band. She loved antiquing and was a good picker. She also enjoyed fishing on Lake Erie with her husband for many years and loved having her grandchildren over for tea.
Roxanna is survived by her husband of fifty-three years, Joseph House; children, Brian (Julie Wasserman) House, Joseph House, Genie (Dale) Moyer, all of Clyde, OH; sister, Elinore Schnurr, New York, NY; grandchildren, Joseph and Bryan House, Melissa Harden, Michael (Kayt) Harden, Michelle and Mason Harden; five step grandchildren; six step great grandchildren; beloved dogs, Tootsie and Barney.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles Schnurr; grandchildren, Bobby Elliott and Gina Leigh Harden; dog, Gracie.
A Celebration of Her Life will take place at a later date.
Memorials can be made to the Susan G. Koman for The Cure, P. O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
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Marcia Andrews
My sympathy to the family of my lifelong friend, Roxy. I have many good memories of playing together as young kids, of going thru 12 years of school together, and graduation. Rest in peace without pain. Til we meet again.
Genie Moyer
We would love to see you Marcia, we would love to hear some of your memories with mom đŸ™‚
Larry & Karen Gehring
I worked with Roxie at Gail’s for quite a few years in the 80’s and have great memories of her. She was so very talented and such a nice person .
Goodbye to old friends and our deepest sympathies to Joe and her family.
Genie Moyer
Thank you! She loved working there at Gail’s and her co-workers! Hope that you can come to the Celebration of her life!
Hotz
So sorry for your loss Brian, Julie and kids – sending thoughts and prayers.
Eric, Michelle, Carley and Natalie
Connie Batterton
Roxy was a good customer and auction buddy! I will miss her sweet smile and her great love of antiques.
Rick Manahan
Joe and family.I am so sorry to hear of Roxanna;s passing. She was a kind woman and a very good fisherman! May God hold you all in his hands at this time of sorrow. Even though I moved to Columbus 19 years ago.Their hasn’t been a day that has gone by that I havent thought of You and Joe.You were very kind and Joe loved you dearly! Rest in Peace. Sincerely . Hot rod.
Genie Moyer
Hello; thank you very much for your condolence’s. My father says he would love to see you and to tell you there are alot of fish in the river; come by and he would love to fish with you and Jerry is still fishing there too. My number is 419-603-7059 if you to go through me to contact him. Would love to see everyone June 11!
Rox and Joes daughter…Genie
Joni Chambers
My heartfelt condolences go out to the House family! May God be with you at this time.
Renée Gavioli
I am so sorry for you loss, God bless,
You and your family during this difficult time.
Brian House
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Saturday, June 11 at 3 PM
Please join us to Celebrate Roxanne House’s Life.
Copper Whale Winery 1734 E McPherson Hwy, Clyde, OH 43410, USA
Mohamed Hasinie
Brian, I know what you’re going through right now is very difficult. Just know that your family, friends, and colleagues are here for you. I’m so sorry for your loss.