Nancy Rebekah Routzahn

Nancy Rebekah Routzahn, 81, of Frederick, passed away on Friday January 26, 2024 at Heartfields Assisted Living. Born in Frederick on March 20, 1942, to the late Lemuel and Rebekah (nee Sunday) Shafer. She was the beloved wife, of 59 years, to Rudy G. Routzahn.

Nancy grew up on a dairy farm in Yellow Springs. She would go on to work for Fredericktown Bank as bank teller. After 37 years of service, she would retire as account supervisor in charge of the demand and deposit department.

Nancy was a long-term member of Evangelical Lutheran Church. Where she had taught Sunday school. She played soft ball with the Yellow Springs Softball league. She would later help coach her sons who played little league baseball. Nancy loved vacationing with her family. They would take ocean cruises, trips to Hawaii, and visit the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. After retirement she would spend the winter months with her husband in Florida.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son; Heath A. Routzahn (Lisa) and Chad S. Routzahn (Michele), grandchildren; Blake Routzahn, Samantha Routzahn, Rebekah Routzahn, Alexis Routzahn, and Sophia Routzahn.

Family and friends can gather at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A., 106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701, on Wednesday January 31, 2024 from 4 to 7pm. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Thursday February 1, 2024 at 1pm. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

Online condolences can be made at www.KeeneyBasford.com