Virginia Schaadt

Virginia Schaadt, 87 of rural Bluffton, passed away on Wednesday evening, October 28, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 19, 1932 in Wells County, Indiana to Edson & Alta (Clause) Cochran. A 1950 graduate of Petroleum High School, Virginia worked at Kreisge’s, Pathway Florist and in the Wells County Assessor’s office for 11 years. She was a longtime member of the Reiffsburg United Methodist Church where she served on the board, taught Vacation Bible School and United Methodist Women. She was currently a member of the Bethel Brethren Church in Berne. On January 28, 1956 at the Reiffsburg United Methodist Church, Virginia and Ralph F. Schaadt were married. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Ralph of Bluffton and children; Pamela (Bill Young) Britton of Roanoke, David M. (Carolyn) Schaadt of Leo, Kristy K. (Jeff) Hensley of Bluffton, Richard A. (Gretchen) Schaadt of Churubusco along with 12 grandchildren; Victoria D. (Kyle) Duncan-Dildine, Daniel T. Duncan, Tyler S. (Rachel) Duncan, Ryan M. (Gabrielle) Schaadt, Andrew M. Schaadt, Audra L. (Ryan) Hilker, Dustin (Kayli) Hensley, Natasha V.R. Hensley, Collin D. (Anna) Hensley, Aiden L. Miller, Olivia L. Schaadt and Zeke A. Schaadt and 7 great-grandchildren; Alaina G.M. Dildine, Leelah F.D. Dildine, Eleanor V. Schaadt, Judah M. Hensley, Elon J. Hensley, Evered Hensley and Adaline G. Hensley. Virginia is also survived by brothers, John Cochran and Chad (Donna) Cochran, both of Bluffton. She is preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Beatrice Stauffer and Mary R. Cochran and a sister-in-law, Wilda Cochran. Funeral services will take place at 3 P.M. on Sunday (Nov. 1, 2020) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Pastor Joe Nass officiating. Burial will follow at Stahl Cemetery in rural Bluffton. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Sunday from 12 noon to 3 P.M. prior to the service. Memorials may be made in Virginia’s memory to Bethel Brethren Church in Berne. The safety of the family and all visitors is our utmost priority. For everyone’s safety, we ask that you practice social distancing. Masks are required for visitation and for Virginia’s service. We appreciate your cooperation and patience. Due to the current circumstances, the family understands if you are unable or uncomfortable to attend the visitation or service. Virginia would never want anyone to be at risk or uncomfortable. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.

Virginia Schaadt

November 19, 1932 - October 28, 2020