Phyllis E. Schroer

Phyllis E. Schroer, age 87, of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at The Gardens at St. Henry.   She was born November 9, 1935, in Ohio City, Ohio, to the late Roy & Maxine (Dibert) Witten.  On September 14, 1963, she married Paul Schroer, and he preceded her in death on March 21, 2022.

Phyllis is survived by children, Diane & Jerry Watercutter of McCartyville, David & Dianna Schroer of Auburn, IN, and Doris Schroer of Dayton, six grandchildren, Michael & Katie Watercutter, Brad & Shae Watercutter, Ben & Emily Selhorst, Kevin & Leela Schroer, Jamie & R.J. Wilson, and Amy Schroer, and eight great grandchildren with two on the way.  Other surviving family members include Phyllis’ siblings and in-laws, Donald & Linda Witten of Ohio City, and Hugh Witten of Tipp City, Jeanette Schroer of Bradenton, FL, Richard & Jean Schroer of Coldwater, and Mary Brunswick of Ormand Beach.

Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, as well as siblings and in-laws, Dorothy & John Beck, Pete & Bonnie Witten, Ralph Schroer, and Larry Brunswick.

Phyllis was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and ​retired from the former Huffy factory in Celina, where she had worked in the office.  She was a former 4-H advisor for many years, and she was an avid Bingo and card player.  Phyllis loved spending time with her family, especially cheering on her grandchildren at any of their sporting events and activities.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at St. Henry Catholic Church.  Following the funeral mass, burial will take place in St. Henry Cemetery.  Friends and family may call from 3:00pm – 7:00pm on Friday, October 27, and from 9:00 – 9:30am on Saturday, October 28, at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.  Memorial Contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice or The Gardens at St. Henry.  Condolences may be expressed at hogenkampfh.com.