Lucille R. Root

Lucille R. Root (nee Pohorecki), 87, passed at her home on October 17, 2022 after a long, well lived life.  Her whole life was dedicated to her family.

She was born November 26, 1934 in Toledo, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 60 years.

Lucille was a member of St. Mary Parish, Vermilion and loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Theresa (Joe) Pabon of Vermilion and son, Ted Root of Dallas, GA.  She was loving granny to Joshua (Bree) and Jacob (Rachel) Vargo, Michael and Matthew (Nicole) Burgraff, Brian and Hanna Root, Crystal (Thomas) Kennedy, Adam Root, Alyssa (Eric) Brown, Amanda Jarvis and Cindy and Tim Root. Step daughter, Debbie Roughton and step grandchildren Katy and Lisa Roughton. She was also loved by many great grandchildren, all of whom she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer "Richard" Root; son, Richard Root; daughter, Linda Zander; and her parents, Elko and Rose Pohorecki.  She also loved and lost her stepson, Danny Root and grandson Daniel.

Private services will be held with interment at Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.