Elise K. Rothacher

Elise K. "Nan" Rothacher, 85, of New Philadelphia died February 2, 2009 at Park Village Health Care Center in Dover.

Born in Dickerhousen, Germany on August 22, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth Steube Otto.

She married the love of her life, John W. Rothacher on April 2, 1954. John preceded her in death on July 8, 2007. She is also preceded in death by three brothers; Carl Walter and Harry Otto, and her sister; Elise K. Otto.

Elise was a homemaker who enjoyed quilting. She had a compassionate heart. She loved and nurtured many children including; Steve Pompey, Jennifer Pompey, Lynda Pompey, Kyle Ren, and Rachel Ren.

Survivors include: her daughter; Kathy Rothacher of New Philadelphia; and her brother, Kurt Otto of Germany.

A graveside service will take place at Ridgecrest Memory Gardens in Dover on Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 1:00 pm with Pastor David Carrick officiating. A reception will be held at the Toland-Herzig Monarch center following the service. Toland-Herzig Funeral Home and Crematory in Dover are handling the arrangements. Those unable to attend or who may wish to express a fond memory of Elise may sign the online register book by visiting the "obituaries" link on the funeral home website at www.tolandherzig.com

Toland Herzig
Dover