Marilee Degenhardt Obituary (1949 - 2024)

Marilee "Deggy" Degenhardt, of Wheeling, WV, aged 74, passed away peacefully due to illness on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at WVU Medicine - JW Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. She was born December 14, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Mary Jane and Harold T. Degenhardt formerly of Wheeling, WV. Marilee "Deggy" was a proud US Army Veteran, who served her country as a Surgical Technician during the Vietnam War, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Her commitment to her nation and the well-being of her fellow soldiers was a testament to her strength and compassion. Marilee "Deggy" was predeceased by her parents, Mary Jane and Harold T. Degenhardt, of Wheeling, WV as well as her younger brother, John H. Degenhardt of Blythe, CA. She is survived by her eldest brother, Norman E. Featherston of Knoxville, TN, and her younger sister, Roe D. Baker of Rutledge, TN. Marilee's quick and quirky sense of humor will be remembered by all those who knew her and loved her. A graveside service will be held at a time and date to yet be announced at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville, PA. Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover / Morgantown, is providing compassionate professional services to the family. Messages of comfort and other symbolic gestures may be offered to the family at www.smithfcc.com.