Barbara Ann Schutz, 81, died May 18, 2019 at her residence. Barbara was born Aug. 25, 1937, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Frank and Inez (Regedanz) Stedke. On Sept. 22, 1962, she married Milton Schutz who preceded her in death on Nov. 17, 2016.

Barb graduated from Shawnee High School and Capital University.  She worked as a registered nurse and taught O.B. classes at Lima Memorial Hospital and later worked at Bluffton Community Hospital. She was an American Legion Auxiliary member. 

Survivors include three children, John (Marcia) Schutz of Pandora, Jennifer (Dennis) Higley of Leipsic, Jason (Margret) Schutz of Pandora; eight grandchildren, Marissa Schutz, Andrew (Kaylin) Schutz, Sarah Schutz, Jacob Schutz, Landon Schutz, Lindy Schutz, Aaron Higley, Mark Higley; and three brothers, John (Jan) Stedke of Buckland, Jim (Marlene) Stedke of Wapakoneta, Rich (Margaret Gurba) Stedke of Lima.

Barb was preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Higley.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 29, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Pastor Jim King officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Pandora. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.