Margaret A. Pope

Margaret A. Pope, 78, of Tiffin, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Coincidentally, her mother passed away on the same day on Sept. 22, 1994. With her strong faith in the Lord and the love she shared with her family, she bravely confronted and fought her 15-year health battle. Margaret was born Sept. 29, 1942, in Fostoria, to the late Harold Sr. and Doris (Leathers) Klopp. She married Dalton Pope June 23, 1963, at Washington Street United Methodist Church, and he survives. Survivors also include her three daughters, Jill (Kenneth) Hossler of Tiffin, Diana Diels of Bay View, and Molly (Brent) Riley of Tiffin; six grandchildren, Jacob and Tyler Hossler, Dillon (Angie) Bogner, Dalton Diels, and Hayden and Kale Riley; two twin great-grandchildren, Mya and Rhett Bogner; two brothers, Harold Jr. (Eunice) Klopp of Lexington, and Douglas (Meg) Klopp of Perrysburg; a sister-in-law, Connie Klopp of Loves Park, Illinois; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Margaret was a retired music and substitute teacher for many years. She was an accomplished organist and pianist for more than 50 years at Zion United Church of Christ, Salem United Methodist Church, Bettsville, and Washington Street United Methodist Church, Tiffin. She was also a volunteer EMT for Bettsville EMS, Bettsville Fire Department women's auxiliary and a Girl Scout leader. Margaret was a 1960 graduate of Bettsville High School and a 1964 graduate of Heidelberg College, where she majored in music education. Margaret and her husband traveled to many places around the world. She played the organ and piano for many weddings, funerals and different social events. She organized and participated in many Bettsville community events and parades and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, David Klopp; and a half-sister, Isabel Thomson. At Margaret's request, a memorial service to celebrate her life will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at her lifelong family farm at 2123 W. CR 61, Tiffin. For those unable to attend the memorial service, a time of fellowship for family and friends will also take place from 4-7 p.m. at the family farm. Engle-Shook Funeral Home & Crematory, Tiffin, is assisting the family with their arrangements. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.