Thomas Wayne Schoettmer

Thomas Wayne Schoettmer, 51 of Anderson and formerly of Silver Lake passed away at 3:00 am Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in his residence. On July 9, 1964, he was born in Madison County, Indiana to John and Patricia (Liptow) Schoettmer Sr. He was united in marriage to Vickie Eldridge on December 7, 1999 in Warsaw, Indiana who survives. Thomas lived in Silver Lake before moving to Anderson fourteen years ago. He had graduated from Tippecanoe Valley High School in 1983 and then worked for several businesses in the Warsaw area before becoming disabled. Thomas loved his family especially his children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces. He was an avid fisherman and he loved to hunt. He also loved to watch birds. Thomas was of the Christian faith and loved to talk about the bible, He is survived by his wife of fifteen years, Vickie Schoettmer, Anderson; four children, Codie Pierce Schoettmer, Claypool, Anthony, Alicia and Adam of Anderson; two grandchildren, Nathaniel and Brooklyn Gross, Anderson; three brothers, Tim (and spouse Ruby) Schoettmer, Warsaw, Terry (and spouse Susan) Schoettmer, Claypool and Todd Schoettmer, Akron; his best friend, Nathaniel Burton, Anderson and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and sister. A graveside services will be at 11:30 am Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Graceland Cemetery, Cemetery, Claypool with Chaplain Bob Jarboe of Kosciusko Homecare and Hospice officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 am Thursday, July 23, 2015 in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Thomas Schoettmer, C/o McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, Indiana 46580.