Marlene Poling

March 12, 1940 - December 17, 2020

Marlene Poling, age 80, of Columbus OH, passed away on Thursday December 17, 2020. Marlene was born on March 12, 1940 in Bucyrus, Ohio to Myron and Toletha (Tracht) Knell Marlene graduated North Robinson High School in 1958. She graduated from The Ohio State University, in 1962, with a degree in Education. She was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. Marlene was a member of Christ The King Lutheran Church. Marlene was a teacher for Columbus Public Schools for over 30 years. After retiring, she enjoyed numerous trips, both domestic and abroad. Marlene was married to the love of her life Virgil Poling for 35 years. After Virgil passed, she married Clinton (Matt) Brown. After Clinton passed, she married John (Jack) Hasen (deceased) Marlene was a loving wife, mother, step-mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt, who will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Marlene is survived by her two children, Eric (Selena) Poling of Columbus,OH, and Kirk (Tiffany) Poling of Johnstown,OH. Marlene has six siblings; Ruth Althouse of Roanoke,VA, Harvey Knell of Yorkville,Ill (deceased) Judy (Don) Smith of Bucyrus,OH, Jeanette (Clancy) Lauthers of Lexington,OH, Lois Smith of Bucyrus,OH, and Floyd “Mike” (Marilyn) Knell of Zanesville, OH. Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, stepchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Myron and Toletha Knell and her stepmother Vivian Hart Knell. Calling hours will be at Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home , 515 High Street Worthington, Ohio, 43085, December 23rd, 2020 from 10am to 12 noon. Funeral Service to follow at 12PM.