Kathaleen L. Schrier, age 80, of LaPorte, passed away on April 5, 2013 at her home.
She was born in Michigan City, Indiana on November 18, 1932 to Robert and Ethel (Smith) Cowgill.
On November 18, 1950 she married Henry H. "Butch" Schrier, Sr. who preceded her in death. Surviving are her beloved children, 3 sons, Ronald Schrier of LaPorte, Henry Schrier, Jr. of LaPorte, Charles (Barb) Schrier of Tiffin, OH; 3 daughters, Cynthia (Chris Sexton) Schrier, Patricia (Wayne) Wiltfong, and Lauri (Cal) Chapman all of LaPorte, 2 brothers, Jerry (Phyliss) Cowgill of LaPorte and Robert Cowgill of St. Louis, MO; 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and 2 great, great grandchildren
Kathaleen was a home maker. She loved flowers and plants, being outside, and spending time with her family. She was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 83 and member of the VFW 1130.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, Robert and Donald Schrier; two brothers, Howard and Clifford; three sisters, Ethel, Ella Mae, and Norma.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, April 9 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A time of visitation will take place prior to the service from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Burial will take place at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens in Michigan City, IN.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the VNA Hospice or VFW #1130.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.