Mary Ellen (Krugh) Scheidt was born on September 7, 1929 in Ohio City, Ohio to the late DeMae (Gephart) and Carey Eugene Krugh, who both proceded her in death. She married Gus N. Scheidt on June 18, 1949, who proceeded her in death on October 10, 1988.

Family survivors include her three sons; Bradley (Becky) Scheidt of Van Wert, Bing (Sherri) Scheidt of Rockford and Gregg (Ava) Scheidt of Ohio City; three granddaughters, Erin (Chris) Lynch, Amber (Greg) Slusher and Alysha (Stan) Hall; three grandson, Kyle (Jama) Scheidt, Andrew (Abby) Scheidt and Jordon (Rebecca) Scheidt; six great-grandchildren, Alyxandria (Chandler) Adams, Caden Slusher, Jenna Lynch, Gavin Lynch, Grayson Scheidt and Harper Scheidt.

Mary attended and graduated from Ohio City-Liberty High School. She was a member of the Ohio City United Methodist Church, a member of the United Methodist Women which she had served on the Social Concern's Committee and the church council. Mary had worked at Fishers Big Wheel in the J. Bakers Shoe Department, Roundy's and Pic 'N' Save grocery store as a cashier.

She was proceeded in death by a grandson, Travis Scheidt; three brothers, Eugene Krugh, Wilbur Krugh and the Rev. Billy C. Krugh; five sisters, Marcile Beougher, Marcella Smith, Arlene Kline, Alice Mae Blatchley and Donna Ruth McGlyn.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 13, 2025 at Cowan & Son Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Gary Ginter officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery of Ohio City. Calling hours will be at 10:00 a.m. until time of services on Monday.

Preferred memorials are to the Ohio City United Methodist Church.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.