Olive M. Schuman

Olive M. Schuman, born June 26, 1915, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011, at her home, surrounded by family. She was compassionate, nurturing, wise, loving and an inspiration to the lives she touched.

Olive was the youngest of six children born to Pearl Knott and Katie Wallace. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 25 years, William M. Coyle; an infant son, Dean D. Coyle; and her husband of 36 years, Walter G. Schuman.

She was employed at National Seal before moving to Larwill, Ind., where she and Walter enjoyed farming, gardening, Federal Land Bank business trips, wintering in North Carolina and fishing trips at Hiawatha Beach Resort, Leach Lake at Walker, Minn.

She loved and lived for her family, and was the mother of Jeraldine L. Thomas, Stephen M. Coyle and Mar (Donald) Chiles, all of Van Wert. She was the grandmother of Teresa (Eric) Klinker, Kim (Rob) Beilfuss, Mike (Deb) Chiles, Tim (Kelli) Chiles and Dan (Danni) Chiles. One grandchild, Lori Thomas, was deceased at birth. She was the great-grandmother of Cody and Courtney Klinker; Jessi and Alyssa Beilfuss; and Cade, Gage, Dane, Olivia, Luke, Haley and Carley Chiles.

Other family includes her deceased stepson, Larry; his widow, Betty Schuman; stepchildren Keith (Priscilla) Schuman, Duane (Erin) Schuman, Nelson (Candy) Schuman, Chris and Aggie Schuman and Jana (Mike) McFarlane. Stepgreat-grandchildren include Caleb, Tiffany, Lexie, Danielle, Israel, Abigail, Rebecca, Jordan, Austin, Ashley Schuman and Cameron, Amelia, Avery and Brooklyn McFarlane, all of Indiana.

She is also survived by a niece, Cleota Knott; other nieces and nephews; their families; and many other loving family members and friends.

“Olive will be remembered by her family and numerous friends as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and a true friend. She found joy in caring for and loving others and putting their needs first. She has set a loving example for her family and friends to follow.”

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. Paul W. Miller and Pastor Greg Wack officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert following the service.

Calling hours are from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, October 24, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation may be made to Community Health Professionals-Hospice the Caring Way.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.alspachgearhart.com.