Joyce Ann Schaller worked for Cole Motor Sales
Joyce Ann Schaller, 67, passed away December 29, 2023 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Joyce was born January 9, 1956 in Bluffton to the late Henry and Cleora (Hoffer) Schaller.
Joyce was a graduate of Cory-Rawson High School and received her associate's degree from the University of Northwestern Ohio. She worked as a parts manager at Bixel Motor Sales in Bluffton and later at Cole Motor Sales in Ada until they both closed. Joyce was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jenera and enjoyed spending time with her family, watching football, dogs and collecting Ford memorabilia. She was strong willed but was a very caring, gentle and giving person.
Survivors include many loved cousins and their children.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Cleora Schaller.
Joyce’s services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera with Pastor Bob Krueger officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton and one hour prior to the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church or Gideons International.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com/
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