Ruth Lydia Elizabeth Wischmeier

June 24, 1929 - October 11, 2015

Ruth Lydia Elizabeth Peters Wischmeier, age 86, of Brownstown, Indiana, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Hoosier Christian Village, Brownstown. Mrs. Wischmeier was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She worked at the Brownstown Public Library and was also employed with the U.S. Postal Service in Brownstown. Ruth enjoyed attending her grandchildren and great grandchildren’s activities. She was an avid reader and also enjoyed bowling with her friends, as well as playing cards and traveling with her family and friends. Born on June 24, 1929, in Vallonia, Indiana, she was the daughter of John and Clara Claycamp Peters, both of whom preceded her in death. She married Alvin “Pete” Wischmeier on March 28, 1948 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vallonia and he also preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Gary (Eleanor) Wischmeier of Freetown and Keith (Nancy) Wischmeier of Vallonia; one daughter, Debra (Stephen) Klinge of Vallonia, two adopted sons, Michael Wischmeier and Mark Wischmeier both of Florida; one foster son, Edward (Linda) Dannis of Texas; one sister, Leona (Jewel) Fleetwood of Columbus, Indiana; ten grandchildren: Paul Wischmeier, Beth (Trent) Shelton, Tom (Joanah) Wischmeier, Anna (Lucas) Spencer, Bradley (Rebecca) Klinge, Lisa (Todd) Harrison, Amy (Gary) Baker, Melissa (John) Brock, Allison (Jamie) Brown and Ryan (Kasey) Wischmeier; 23 great grandchildren: Luke, Addie and Drew Shelton; Dylan, Caden and Landon Wischmeier; Rhett Spencer; Olivia, Laina and Gavin Klinge; Avery Harrison; Logan and Brinley Baker; Seth, Emily, Macy, Ava & Ellesyn Brock; Eli, Ella and Silas Brown; and Maddie and Mason Wischmeier; and three step grandchildren, Christopher, Jennifer and Courtney. In addition to both parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by two sisters, Rachel Stuckwish and Helen Toppe; two brothers, Fred Peters and Herschel Peters; one great grandson, Ethan; and one great granddaughter, Faith. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan, with Pastor Martin Keller officiating. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Spurgeon Funeral Home, Inc., Brownstown, and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan. Burial will be at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Lutheran Central School, St. Paul Lutheran Church Decorating Fund for Donor’s Choice. Online memorials and condolences may be given at [email protected]" title="Click to open in a new window or tab" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">[email protected]