Lottie Laura Schmidbauer

October 24, 1909 - November 6, 2010

Lottie Laura Schmidbauer, 101, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2010, at the Franciscan Care Center. She was born October 24, 1909, in Toledo, to Alexander and Nettie (Kwiatkowski) Rygalski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, two sisters, Irene Jankowski and Angeline Zawodny, and three brothers, John, Edward and Chester Rygalski. Lottie was a member of the former St. Vincent DePaul Church, for many years. She retired from the Jeep Corporation, in 1972, after 44 years of service. Lottie enjoyed growing tomatoes and roses. She will always be remembered for her Hungarian pastries, pigs in the blanket, lemon pies and many other lovingly prepared dishes. Most importantly she will forever be remembered for her unselfish kindness and thoughtfulness. Lottie is survived by her special nieces, Norma (Roman) Zawodni and Shirley Ziemkiewicz, who were her caregivers during her illness. Special nephews, Richard and Gary Rygalski and many other special nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews, whom she thought of as her children. Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue, where a scripture service will be held at 7 p.m. Prayers will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, from the funeral home, followed by the Funeral Mass at 10 a.m., in Christ the King Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery. The family suggests memorial be made to the Franciscan Care Center Activity Department, Hospice of Northwest Ohio, or a charity if the donor's choice. The family would like to thank the Franciscan Care Center, especially Diane, Barbara, Sister Jordan, Becky, Carley, Julie and Esther, for their care and support.