Nancy Schlicher

Nancy Schlicher, 93, of Enon, Ohio passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Fox Run in Enon, Ohio. Nancy was born on December 8, 1929 in Hamden, Ohio in the home of her grandmother Hattie Lewis. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul, parents, Matthews and Yail Lewis, and son Marc Schlicher. She married the love of her life, Paul Schlicher, on September 25, 1948. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 2013. She is survived by her sister Verna Clayton. Son, Matthews (Mac) Schlicher, grandchildren: Brian (Marnelli), David (Yvonne), Matthew (Alyssa) & great-grandchildren: Kylie, Matthew, Samantha, Darrell, Felix, Bowen, Mia, Emma, Abby, Coraline and Lyra. Daughter-in-law Donna (Marc) Schlicher, grandchildren: Sarah (Sam) Hershberger, Jesse (Ivy), Jared (Ariel) and great-grandchildren: Ivy, Ira, Ethan, Logan, Nolan, Kailyn. Son, Paul (PM) (Janet) Schlicher, grandchildren: Jerry (Dawn), Michelle Brinkman and Danyail (Mike) Sullivan, and great-grandchildren: Josiah, Skyler, Zach, Samantha, Courtney, EJ, William, Harper, and great-great- grandchild: Theo. Son, John (Michelle) Schlicher, grandchildren: Jason, Jami (Chris) Cavanagh, Aaron (Amber) Bergman, Kyle (Jamee) Bergman and great-grandchildren: Kaylee, Khloe, Kella, Elaina, Ajay, Caiden and Millie. Nancy had numerous beloved nephews and nieces. Nancy was a graduate of Springfield High School, and attended Wittenberg University. Nancy worked with Dr. Earnest Fisher managing his Optometry Practice located in Enon. She was a long-time member of the Enon United Methodist Church. Nancy’s lifetime of Christian Discipleship was recognized when in 1947 she was featured in a special article in the Springfield News and Sun for her perfect attendance in Sunday School for 12 consecutive years. She went on serving in numerous positions, notably as the Senior High Youth Sunday School Teacher for 20 years, and with her husband as Youth Coordinators for 25 years. For several years she was active at the St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Beavercreek where her son, John, served as pastor. She was a founding member of the Springfield Area Emmaus Community, serving on its Board for several years and was a member of numerous teams, and she had the privilege of serving as the Lay Director on several Emmaus Walks throughout the West Ohio Conference. Nancy spent her entire adult life as a member of the United Methodist Women. She served in leadership roles in the local church as well as President of the West Ohio Conference United Methodist Women for 12 years. Nancy was a delegate to the West Ohio Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church where she served faithfully for 50 consecutive years. She was a delegate to the General Conference of the United Methodist Church for three conferences over a 12-year period. She was a Certified Lay Speaker with the United Methodist Church preaching in churches throughout the West Ohio. The was a member of the Board of Directors of the Otterbein Health and Nursing Home System throughout Ohio. Nancy along with her husband, served as District Youth Coordinators for the former Springfield District of the United Methodist Church. Especially dear to her heart was the Native American Ministries at the Four Corners Navajo Indian Reservation in Shiprock, New Mexico. She and her husband led 10 youth mission trips to the reservation over their years of service. Nancy was also a voting member as Lay Delegate to the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church for 50 years. Nancy and Paul together served as Youth Coordinators for the West Ohio Annual Conference for eight years. Paul and Nancy together demonstrated extravagant generosity throughout their lifetime with their financial giving to the ministries and mission of the United Methodist Church transforming countless lives throughout the world. Without question Nancy’s greatest treasure was found in her family, her husband Paul and her beloved boys. As her family grew she was always there along with Paul to cheer them on! They attended every game or activity in which their boys participated. She was blessed and so very proud of her 13 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. It was after many weeks in Hospice Care at Fox Run, when on Sunday, April 23, surrounded by her family she "went home" for the final time to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Without question upon her arrival in heaven, she was greeted with these words, "Well done, my good and faithful servant!" and embraced by her loving husband Paul. Nancy’s family would like to express their thanks to the staff at Fox Run, the Medical Staff, and the Hospice Team for their compassion and care. Visitation will be on Friday, April 28, 2023 from 4 PM to 7 PM and from 10 AM – 11 AM on Saturday, April 29 at the Enon United Methodist Church, 85 Broadway Road (Offices at 135 S. Harrison St), Enon, Ohio. The Service of Celebration for Her Life will be held on Saturday, April 29 at 11 AM at the church with Rev. David Ramming, Rev. Heather Husted & Rev. John Schlicher officiating. The committal service will follow at the Enon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the 4 Corners Native American Ministries in Shiprock, New Mexico. Arrangements are being handled by the Tobias Funeral Home in Beavercreek, Ohio.