Margery "Margy" Lou Aldrich
December 16, 1946 - January 18, 2024
Margery “Margy” Lou Aldrich (77) of Reno, NV passed away peacefully at home with her daughters close by on Thursday, January 18, 2024, after a courageous battle with a neuromuscular disorder. She was born in Marshalltown, IA on December 16, 1946, to Donald and Hilda (Rohwer) Steiert.
Margy excelled at sports, especially golf and basketball, and was known for her keen ability to make free throws in high school. She was also an outstanding student and received a teaching degree from the University of Iowa, as well as a Master’s Degree in Education from the University of Nevada, Reno. Throughout her 27 year career as a classroom teacher and reading coach for the Success for All program in Carson City, Nevada, she helped countless children learn how to read. Margy was also a dedicated animal advocate and spent much of her free time as a volunteer at the Nevada Humane Society. Finally, Margy was the always proud mother of two loving daughters, who will forever cherish their memories of her and all the support and love she provided them throughout her life. She will be deeply missed.
Margy was preceded in death by her sisters, Joanne Hill and Janice Sevey. She is survived by her daughters, Renee Aldrich and Erin Aldrich, her son-in-law, Daniel (Renee) Montero, her brother, Donald Steiert, and her sister, Sue Moscarelli. At Margy’s request, there will be no service. She and the family suggest that donations be made to the Nevada Humane Society.