Dora 'Martha' (Boehnlein) Schardein, 82, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.
She was born on February 22, 1938 in Louisville, Kentucky to Andrew and Dora Boehnlein. She is predeceased by her loving Husband of more than 50 years, Robert 'Bob' Schardein, her Parents, Stepdaughter Robin McGannon, Grandson Ben Koier, Sisters: Anna Marie Matthews, Tulula Spalding, and Jeanette Boehnlein, Brothers: Charles Boehnlein, Earl Boehnlein, and Robert Boehnlein.
Martha is survived by her Daughter Cheryl White (Henry), Son Rick Schardein (Lisa), Daughter Laura Magers (Todd), Son Bryan Schardein (Wendy), Sister Vernice Nalley, 14 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
She was a member of Southeast Christian Church, loved flowers, traveling, playing bridge, movie mysteries, and laughter. She will be sorely missed by family and friends alike.
Professionally, she was an accounting specialist in both corporate and private settings. She was also a Certified-Enrolled Internal Revenue Service Agent.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, visitation is private but will be streamed online from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 18, 2020 from Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - East Louisville.
Her Funeral Service—also private and streamed online—will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 19 from Newcomer, with burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park and Cemetery.
The family requests that any contributions in Martha's memory be made to First Hour Grief Response (firsthourgrief.org).
To learn more or join the streaming visitation and/or funeral services, go to MarthaSchardein.info.
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