Charlotte L. Werstler, 77, of Warsaw, passed away at 7 p.m. July 24, 2012, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne.
She was born Nov. 13, 1934, in North Webster, to Keith and Verna Amsden Smith. On Dec. 31, 1953, in Fort Wayne, she married Eldon L. Werstler, who died March 2, 2005.
Formerly of Syracuse and Pierceton, she moved to Warsaw in 1963. She was a former telephone operator; worked at Sun Metal, Warsaw, as a machine operator; and was a bus driver for Warsaw Community Schools for more than 20 years. She was a member of Women of the Moose, Warsaw Moose Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary Post 49, Warsaw. She was also a member of Rozella Ford Golf Course and played in the Women’s League. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Warsaw, and was an avid doll collector, antiques collector, oil painter and enjoyed many other crafts. She was an accomplished euchre player.
Surviving are a daughter, Teresa (and spouse Greg) Oberlin, Warsaw; two grandchildren, Kayla and Justin Oberlin, both of Warsaw; and two brothers, Jack (and spouse Loretta) Smith, Pierceton, and Jerry (and spouse Jackie) Smith, Leesburg. She also was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Don.
Service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw, with Pastor E.J. Underwood officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw.
Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be made to Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund, c/o K21 Health Foundation, 2170 North Pointe Drive, Warsaw, IN 46582.
Condolences may be sent via mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
