L. Sue Mehlberg
L. Sue Mehlberg, 81, of Marietta passed away at 6:45am, Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at Harmar Place. She was born in Jackson, Michigan, on April 20, 1935, to Thurber H. Mehlberg and Margaret Pretty Mehlburg Patterson.
Sue was a graduate of Marietta High School Class of 1953, graduate of Marietta College in 1957 with a BS degree in business, was a member of Alpha Zeta Delta Sorority. She was employed at Bonham’s Department Store in charge of the office and accounting for 17 years and Union Carbide in 1974 as supervisor and accountant in the metal division for 22 years. In retirement she traveled to South Africa, London, Paris, Germany, Austria, and her two favorites, New Zealand and Australia. In her earlier years, she was in Girl Scouts from 3rd to 7th grade.
Sue started a Red Hat Club which met once a month, served as Treasurer at Norwood United Methodist Church, was a member of Pioneer Ladies Civitan Club, was a docent at The Castle, governing Board of Betsey Mills Club, President and Treasurer of Beta Sigma Phi Social Sorority, and a member of Marietta City Council.
Sue is survived by her niece Jennifer Patterson McHugh, nephew David Patterson, niece Alice Ann Patterson Moe, stepbrother Jim Patterson. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother T. Kendall Mehlberg, stepfather Bernard F. “Pat” Patterson, stepbrother, B. Bruce Patterson.
Funeral services will be held on Friday (Dec. 16) at 10:00 am at Norwood United Methodist Church. Family will greet friends at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 until 8pm and at the church one hour before the service. Private burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.