Terri Schaeffer Obituary

Terri L. Schaeffer

Aug 31, 1953 - Apr 19, 2024

Bellevue

Terri L. Schaeffer, 70, resident of Bellevue, passed away unexpectedly late Friday evening, April 19, 2024, at Firelands Regional Medical Center.

Terri was born Aug. 31, 1953, in Sandusky, to Dale and Marian (Garvin) Mowry Jr.

Terri retired from Firelands Regional Medical Center as a HIPAA Specialist in 2018 after 42 years working in medical records. She began her career at Providence Hospital and then transitioned to FRMC after the merger.

Terri was a long-time member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Milan, where she served on the Church Council and Prayer Team. Terri studied to be a lay minister and enjoyed praying with people and encouraging them in their faith. Terri was also a member of Friends and Neighbors Farm Bureau Group. Anyone who knew Terri knew she had the gift of gab. She also enjoyed reading, learning new things, making jewelry, and spending time with her family and friends.

Terri is survived by her husband, William K. Schaeffer, whom she married Sept. 14, 1974; daughter, Sarah (Rick) Thomas of Navarre; sister, Debbie (Mowry) Long of Sandusky; brother, Roger (Becky) Mowry of Sandusky; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother in infancy, Dennis Mowry; son at birth, Jeremey in 1976; son, Jonathan K. Schaeffer in 2013; brother-in-law, Thomas Long; and niece, Amy Long.

Visitation for friends will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, until the time of Terri's service at 11 a.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ, 2712 W. Mason Rd., Milan, with Pastor Wendy presiding. At the family's request, please wear Terri's favorite colors, pink, purple, and/or blue.

Those wishing to contribute to Terri's memory may do so at St. John's United Church of Christ, 2712 West Mason Rd., Milan, Ohio, 44846, or Foundation for Firelands, 1111 Hayes Ave., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.