Helen M. Schroeder

Helen M. Schroeder, 97, of Fort Jennings, died Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at The Meadows of Kalida.

She was born January 11, 1918, in Columbus Grove, the daughter of Ferdinand and Mary (Knott) Hoffman, who both preceded her in death.

On October 9, 1940, she married Carl J. Schroeder, who died December 1, 1996.

Survivors include two sons, Norbert (Elizabeth) Schroeder and Errol (Judy) Schroeder, both of Fort Jennings; a daughter, Mary (Ron) Von Lehmden of Fort Jennings; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two daughters-in-law, alma Jean Schroeder and Jan Schroeder, both of Fort Jennings.

Two sons, Kenneth and Alan Schroeder; two brothers, Leonard and William Hoffman; and two sisters, Mildred Hermiller and MaryJane Gasperetti, also preceded her in death.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, September 11, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fort Jennings, with Father Charles Obinwa officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Calling hours are from 2-8 p.m. Thursday, September 10, at Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos and an hour prior to services Friday at the church.

Preferred memorials: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.harterandschier.com.