Schaetzke, Johanna Lee

Johanna Lee Schaetzke, aged 81, passed away June 30, 2011 in Sanford, NC at Victorian Manor. Johanna was born on August 3, 1929 in Toledo, OH to Herman & Emma Schaetzke. She graduated from Waite High School with the class of ‘48. She worked for Holland Furnace, Kripke-Tuschman Scrap Co, Janess Trucking and retired in 1987 after working for Toledo-Beaver Tools for 27 years. She relocated to Sanford in 1987 and continued to enjoy bowling for many years. Her most memorable times were with the Waite HS Band. But she always shared her story of when she won the Publisher‘s Clearing House in 1974 and went to New York City to collect her prize. She is survived by 5 nieces and nephews. Mark Myers (Ann) of Phoenix, AZ; Scott Myers (Cheri) of Sanford, NC; Yvonne Judy (Dan) of Chesapeake, VA; Denise Clark (Andy) of Apex, NC; Renee Hetley (Tom) of High Point, NC. She is also survived by her half-sister, Pat Damron of Galion, OH; 11 great nieces & nephews and 4 great-great nieces & nephews. The family would like to thank the caring and compassionate staff of both Liberty Hospice of Sanford and Victorian Manor. We would also like to express our deepest thanks to Alice Kiefer and other friends who helped support Aunt Jo through her illness for the past year. Miller-Boles Funeral Home is assisting the family with final arrangements. A memorial service to celebrate Aunt Jo‘s life will be held in Sanford on a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jo‘s memory to Liberty Hospice, PO Box 66, Sanford, NC, 27331. Miller-Boles Funeral Home and Cremation Service is serving the family.