Gayle C. Schaaf, 79, St. Marys, OH died 7:45 a.m. Wednesday August 2, 2017 at her residence.

She was born February 1, 1938 in Lima, OH to Patrick and Helen (Goodwin) Polen. On January 10, 1955 she married David L. Schaaf, who died April 16, 1997.

She is survived by: son David (Lisa) Schaaf of Lima, OH; son Larry (Della) Schaaf of St. Marys, OH; 7 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister Rose Felver of Van Wert, OH; sister Ruth Craft of St. Marys, OH; brother Greg Polen of Celina, OH.

Preceded in death by: parents Patrick and Helen Polen; brother Patrick Polen.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included playing cards and spending time with her family.

Rites are scheduled to begin 2:00 p.m. Friday August 4, 2017 at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys. The Rev. Dr. Ed Bray will officiate the services. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

Visitation 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home on High Street.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Paul's UCC Women's Guild (Luncheon Committee).

Condolences may be expressed to her family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.