Virginia "Ginny" Retcher, age 64, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, October 15, 2026 at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital.

She was born in Lafayette, Indiana on April 27, 1962 to the late Kenneth and Betty Jo (Compton) Hancock. Ginny was a 1980 graduate of Tinora High School. On April 23, 1988 she married the love of her life Randy Retcher, who was everything to her.

Ginny worked for over 20 years at Fancy Petals Florist in Defiance. She enjoyed attending concerts and cheering on her favorite teams, especially Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers. Ginny was known for her warm heart and was a very kind and caring person. She gracefully navigated through health setbacks for several years.

Ginny will be greatly missed by her loving husband Randy Retcher of Defiance, her sister Carol Garrison, brother Jeff Bolen, stepsisters, Patsy Zachrich and Mary Burdine, stepbrother Dale Hancock, and brother-in-law Rick (Susie) Retcher. She also leaves behind her nieces and nephews; Sara Foster, Alyssa Borton Retcher, Terry Smith, Kenny Hancock and Zach Hancock, and many good friends who will always cherish her memory.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Betty Jo Hancock.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm at the funeral home, with Celebrant Deb Miller officiating. Ginny will be laid to rest in Riverview Memory Gardens Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can de directed to the family. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.