Cleora E. Schaller

1917 - 2012

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Cleora E. Schaller, 94, of rural Bluffton passed away at 7:15 a.m. on Friday, June 22, 2012 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. She was born on November 3, 1917, to the late Monroe "Roy" and Lona (Winkler) Hoffer in Bluffton. She married Henry W. Schaller on March 22, 1941, and he preceded her in death on November 15, 1981. She is survived by daughter, Joyce Schaller of Bluffton and brother-in-law, George Huser of Pandora, OH. Cleora was also preceded in death by brothers: J. Frederick and Roy Hoffer and sister, Rachel Huser. She is also survived by nephews and nieces, great-nephews and nieces, and great-great-nephews and nieces. Cleora worked for and retired from Triplett Corporation in Bluffton. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jenera. Cleora loved being around her nieces and nephews, was a "special grandma" to Drew, Erin, and Derek, and loved her Yorkie, Baxter. She also enjoyed the Bluffton Senior Center, Polka Dancing, and playing cards. Visitation will be from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera, where visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Pastor's Alois Schmitzer III and Jeffery Bolwerk will officiate and burial will follow in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church. Online condolences may be made via www.coldrencrates.com.


Service Information
  • Visitation Details:

    CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
    620 N. Main St
    Arlington, Ohio
    Saturday, June 23rd 2012 2:00 - 8:00 PM

    Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church[Map]
    305 North Main Street
    Jenera, Ohio 45841
    Sunday, June 24th 2012 Sunday, June 24th, 2012 1:00 - 2:00 PM

  • Funeral Service:

    Sunday, June 24th 2012 - 2:00 PM

  • Service Location:

    Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church [Map]
    305 North Main Street
    Jenera, Ohio 45841

  • Final Resting Place:

    Trinity Lutheran Cemetery [Map]

    Jenera, Ohio

  • Contributions:

    Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church
    305 North Main Street
    Jenera, Ohio 45841

  • Instructions:



Condolences For Cleora E. Schaller




To : JOYCE Date :Friday, June 22nd 2012
From : NICK
I know I am one of many who knew Cleora for a seemingly short timeBut since the 70s I knew of her meeting her so few years agoThe friendliness of her and her family is just old school down to earth people Even being one of a kind she was a joy to visit and chat with And like the family I also will miss her GOD BLESS YOU CLEORANick Dulemba



To : joyce Date :Saturday, June 23rd 2012
From : vince
gods speed to Cleora a wonderfull lady My condolences to the entire family



To : Joyce Date :Sunday, June 24th 2012
From : Bob and Pat Gorno
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother Our prayers are with you



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