Mildred (Millie) Poppenhouse

FAIRLAWN - Mildred (Millie) Poppenhouse , 98, passed away on March 28, 2025.

Born in Akron, Millie was a dedicated mother who raised seven children and later retired as a teacher from the Akron and Canton Public Schools.  She was a graduate of the University of Akron and was a member of Theta Phi Alpha sorority.  As one of her many community activities, Millie organized a neighborhood book club in Firestone Park for all the kids.

She had a passion for playing golf, bridge, and boating. She enjoyed her “skinny club” group, which met each summer for a week of diet, fun, and exercise. She and her husband, Dick, shared a love of travel and enjoyed planning adventures throughout Europe with their close-knit travel group. Millie and Dick’s lake house was often a place for gathering of family and friends.

Millie found immense joy in her grandchildren, especially in the traditions of cooking and playing cards after dinner. Her famous Christmas cut-out cookies became a cherished family tradition.

Millie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; children, Linda Poppenhouse and Thomas Poppenhouse; siblings, Marie Stadelman, Arthur Gorman, and Carl Gorman, and son-in-law, Jack Muehlheim. Millie is survived by her children, Rick (Pat) Poppenhouse, Patty Muehlheim, Kathy (Jeff) Conrad, Sarah Poppenhouse, and Lawrence (Kimberly) Poppenhouse, and daughter-in-law, Sharon Poppenhouse. She is also survived by ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; siblings, Imojean (Frank) Orlando, Doris Wehrlin, James Gorman; and sister-in-law, Mary Gorman.

Friends are invited to visit at Redmon Funeral Home, 3633 Darrow Road, Stow 44224, on Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 2 to 5 PM. A Mass of the Christian Burial will be held Monday, April 7, 2025, at 10:30 AM, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1905 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls 44223.

Burial will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Linda Poppenhouse Scholarship Fund, c/o The University of Akron, Department of Development, Akron, OH 44325-2603 - Named Scholarships and Funds | Department of Development: The University of Akron, Ohio, or the Memory Care Unit at The Village of St. Edward - The Village of St. Edward Foundation , 3125 Smith Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333.