GLANDORF – Mary Ann Schroeder, 87, of Glandorf, passed away at 9:10 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born August 7, 1937, in Kalida to the late Carolus and Erma (Fischer) Siebeneck. On June 30, 1956, she married Cletus A. Schroeder, who preceded her in death on June 5, 2020.
 Survivors include 10 children: Bob (Lauren) Schroeder of Cincinnati, John (Sherrie) Schroeder of Marion, Jamie (Tim) Klausing of Ottawa, Jeff (Karen) Schroeder of Kalida, Mary Beth (Charlie) Recker of Cloverdale, Scott (Pam) Schroeder of Green Camp, Gordon (Joy) Schroeder of Ocklawaha, FL, Gail (Mark) Closson of Ottawa, Jason (Jennifer) Schroeder of Houston, TX and Jennifer (Matt) Wahrer of Glandorf; 37 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
 She is also preceded in death by a son, Charles Schroeder; a brother, Jude Siebeneck; and a sister, Patricia (Jerry) Groeschen.
 Mary Ann was a member of Saint John’s Catholic Church in Glandorf, where she served as a Eucharistic minister and taught Christian formation classes for several years. She spent many cherished years as a stay-at-home mom to her ten children and later found joy working in the activities departments at Calvary Manor and Putnam Acres nursing homes, where her warmth and care touched many lives.
 Mary Ann found happiness in the simple pleasures spending time with family, sharing coffee and playing cards, and gathering for lunch dates with her treasured group of lifelong friends. In her later years, even as she bravely endured her health decline ,due to Parkinsons disease, Mary Ann continued to make meaningful connections with those around her. At The Meadows of Kalida, she was met with kindness and love from a compassionate team of care givers especially a few special ones (you know who you are).
 She never lost her quick wit, spunky sense of humor, or her deep-rooted instinct to care for others especially her children. Her spirit of love and generosity remained a guiding light to those who knew her.
 Funeral Mass will begin 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf with Fr. Matt Keller officiating. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday prior to the mass at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa.
 In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to help purchase items for the Activities Department of the Legacy Unit at The Meadows of Kalida, in gratitude for the joy and care they brought to Mary Ann’s life. Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com