Gloria Jean Schwartz

Gloria Jean Schwartz, 78, of rural Spencerville passed away Friday, February 24, 202,3 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton after a brief illness.

She was born April 11, 1944, to John and Virginia (Johnson) Ringwald. She married Larry E. Schwartz June 8, 1963, and he survives.

Gloria is also survived by her sons, Larry E. Schwartz Jr. of Florida and Jeffrey L. (Polly) Schwartz of rural Spencerville; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, and sisters, Rebecca Race and Katherine Adams.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two siblings, Dick Ringwald and Tina McDaniel.

Gloria was a graduate of Spencerville High School class of 1962. She continued her education receiving a Masters of Education degree from Wright State University. She taught grades three and four at Mendon Union Local Schools and Parkway Schools, retiring after 35 years. She was named to the “Who’s Who of American Teachers” twice in her career.

Gloria enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing, and playing cards.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Sunday, February 26 at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Funeral services will take place at 2:30 p.m. Monday, February 27, with an hour of visitation before the service also at the funeral home with Pastor Andrew J. Atkins officiating. Burial will take place following the service at King Cemetery in Van Wert County.

Preferred memorials: St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital.

Memories may be shared and viewed by visiting www.baylifffuneral.com.