Marguerite K. Schieltz, age 90 of Vandalia, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013 in Dorothy Love Retirement Home, Sidney. She was born in Minster, Ohio on July 31, 1923 the daughter of Elmer & Corrina (Thobe) Knostman. She and her husband Tom were founding members in 1956 of St. Christopher Catholic Church, Vandalia. She helped start the Vandalia Butler Food Pantry. She was a Cub Scout Leader / Coach for over 35 years and received the Silver Beaver Award. She and Tom were foster parents to 18 children. She was a very loving and caring mother, grandmother and friend to everyone she knew.

She is survived by her children Jim (Joanne) Schieltz, Elaine (Tim) Collins, Tony (Colleen) Schieltz, and Don (Sue) Schieltz, 8 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 60 years Thomas Schieltz in 2004, her step dad Paul Gaier, and 2 sisters.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the Blessing Funeral Home, 11900 N. Dixie Dr. Tipp City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 23, 2013 at 10:30 am in St. Christopher Catholic Church, 435 East National Rd. Vandalia with Father Frank Keferl officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.blessingfh.com.