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- [S927] Obituary.
Gertrude M. Schott's obituary appeared in The Canton Repsoitory newspaper on May 12, 2006
Gertrude M. (Werner) Schott, age 91, formerly of North Lawrence, Ohio, died Wed-
nesday, May 10. 2006 at Bethany Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for
almost three years. Born May 16, 1914, daughter of the late George and Lena (Meyer)
Werner, Gertrude was a resident of the Canton-Massillon area all her life.
She graduated from McKinley High School and was employed by the late Dr. Fred
Stires, and The Hoover Company, until she and her late husband, Lawrence Nicholas
Schott, began farming in the 1940's (until his retirement in 1982). Gertrude and Lawrence
celebrated their 60th anniversary four months prior to Lawrence's death in 1996. Gertrude
is well known for her never-tiring ambition. She worked many part-time jobs throughout
her lifetime including Brookfield Bake Shop where she was still working at the age of 80!
She also volunteered at the K of C soup kitchen and at Beech Grove Grade School.
Gertrude was a member of St. Barbara Catholic Church, St. Barbara Ladies Guild and
Holy Dusters, Swiss Ladies's Aid Society, and Tuslaw Garden Club.
Survivors include three sons, James (Nancy) Schott of Malvern, John (Louise) Schott
of Navarre, Jack (Jill) Schott of North Lawrence; daughter, Janet (Robert) Stewart of Can-
ton; daughter-in-law, Peggy Schott of Orrville; and brother, Clarence (Dee) Werner of Orrville.
She will be fondly remembered by fourteen grandchildren and their spouses, 19 great-
grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband,
she was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Schott (died 1990), granddaughter, Lindsay
Schott (died 1984), brother Carl Werner, two sisters, Helen Miller and Agnes Blackburn.
Special thanks are extended to Bethany Nursing Home for the loving care rendered to
Gertrude during her stay there.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, May 15, 2006 at 10 a.m. at St. Barbara
Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas Cebula celebrant. Burial will follow at Brookfield
Cemetery in Massillon. Calling hours will be on Sunday, May 14, 2006 from 3-6 p.m. at
Heitger Funeral Service - Massillon Chapel. There will be a scriptural service held at
5:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Barbara Catholic Church, 2813
Lincoln Way W., Massillon, Ohio 44647. For additional information, directions, or to
sign the online guest book, log on to www.heitger.com.
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1914 - 2006 (91 years)