Tina L. Schmaltz

May 16, 1955 - May 16, 2020

Tina L. Schmaltz, 65, of Wapakoneta, died 8:58 p.m., on her birthday, Sat. May 16, 2020, at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born May 16, 1955, at St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, the daughter of Eugene & Edna (Metzger) Schmaltz, who preceded her in death. Survivors include, 2 sisters, Joyce (Roy) Coffey, Wapakoneta, & Carol (Kevin) Willrath, New Bremen, OH, niece & nephews, Rodney (Stacy) Coffey, Angie (David) Adkins, Kendall (Emily) Willrath, & Corey (Ashely) Willrath, and 8 great nieces & nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant sister, Lori Schmaltz. Tina worked 26 years at Koneta Rubber, as a customer service representative. Prior to that, she worked as a secretary for the St. Joseph Catholic Church for 20 years. A 1973 graduate of St. Joseph High School, Tina was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a ladies’ auxiliary member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #691, and the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445. Tina loved her cats and enjoyed spending time with her family. Funeral services will be7:00 p.m., Thurs. May 21, 2020, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, with Rev. Sean Wilson officiating. Burial will be at a later date in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. With consideration to current health guidelines, the family will receive family and friends 4-7 p.m., Thurs. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize Co. Humane Society. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.