Esther Routson was born August 2, 1920 in Sidney, OH. Esther was the beloved wife of the late Everett Gustin Routson. Loving mother of John (Pam), Robert (late Jenny), James (Caroline), Geoffrey (Mary Ann), Ben (late Debbie), Mary (Tim) Griffin and the late Ron Routson. Esther was also survived by 18 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. She passed away May 19, 2017 at the age of 96. Visitation will be held Monday, May 22, 2017 at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6410 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd. Liberty Twp., OH 45044 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.