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Marilyn DeLaigle spent six years in Germany with her husband Herbet while he was in the Army \"and lived in many States during his 20 years in the service,\" according to the obit.

She was also a Cub Scout Leader, a former flower shop owner and a lover of animals.

Herbert DeLaigle, according to his obituary, was a retired Master Sergeant in the United States Army.

\"He worked alongside his wife at Marilyn’s Nursery, he enjoyed fishing, carpentry and raising a variety of farm animals,\" DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home said. \"He enjoyed writing and vacationing out West with his family.\"

Marilyn and Herbert DeLaigle shared 16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

The DeLaigle family has not yet responded to ABC News' request for comment.

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