Agnes V. Schmerge, 60, St. Marys, passed away peacefully at 6:35 a.m. Sept. 8, 2014, at Heritage Manor, Minster.

She was born March 5, 1954, in St. Marys, to Alvin and Dolores Otting Schulze. On May 14, 1977, she married Jim Schmerge, who survives at the residence.

Also surviving are a son, Richard Schulze, St. Marys; a daughter, Amy (Troy) Grillot, New Knoxville; two brothers, Bernard "Benny" and Leonard Schulze, both of St. Marys; two brothers-in-law, Mark (Wendy) Schmerge, Wapakoneta, and Ed (Joy) Schmerge, Botkins; a sister-in-law, Karen Schmerge, Sidney; and six grandchildren, Victoria, Olivia, Cooper, Norah, Zebulon and Eva.

Deceased are a brother, William Schulze; a sister, Kathryn Spurlock; a sister-in-law, Janet Schmerge; and a grandson, Lennon.

She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys, with a strong faith in Christ. She also was a member of Auglaize County Rabbit Breeders, Lima Rabbit Breeders, Van Wert Rabbit Breeders and the National Florida White Rabbit Breeders. She was an adviser for the 4-H Hare Raisers for 18 years and very active with the Special Olympics.

She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending every moment with her family. She also loved spending time in her flower gardens.

Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys, the Rev. Barry Stechschulte officiating. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys.

Calling is 3-7 p.m. Thursday and 10-11 a.m. Friday at Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys, where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m.

Memorials may be made to Auglaize Industries.

Condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.