Verdella K. Giere age 83 of Minster died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio.

She was born on December 31, 1932 in McCartyville, Ohio to the late Edward & Justina (Meyer) Schmitmeyer. On June 18, 1955 she married Alyos H. "Henry" Giere. He preceded her in death on January 24, 1986.

She is survived by a daughter Susan & Daniel Wehrman, Egypt, Ohio, grandchildren Adam, Rachel and Gabrielle, brother Melvin & Jan Schmitmeyer, Florida, in-laws Ed & Jeanette Giere, Maria Stein & Sharon Giere, Florida.

She was preceded in death by 4 sister-in-laws & 2 brother-in-laws.

She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster and Minster F.O.E. #1391.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 8, 2016 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with Rev. Rick Nieberding, celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Minster on Thursday, April 7, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and on Friday from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.