Joyce (Copple) Schuetz

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Joyce (Copple) Schuetz, 68, of Washington, passed away Friday at home surrounded by her family and her spoiled rotten dog, Sammie.
Joyce was born on Oct. 7, 1946, in Frichton, to the late Art and Mary (Gray) Copple. Joyce graduated from Washington Catholic High School in 1964 and married Jerry Schuetz in November 1964.
Joyce spent her life being a devoted wife and mother. Joyce and Jerry were joint owners in Fairview Farms in Montgomery and Washington, after residing in Montgomery for 25 years they moved to Washington. Joyce was a member of Bethany Christian Church and also spent many summers volunteering at Camp Illiana. While Joyce was a devoted mother, she opened her heart and home to many foster children and foreign exchange students from all over the world.
Joyce is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jerry Schuetz; son Jarrett Schuetz; two daughters, Jan (Schuetz) Stamper (Daniel Johnson) and Joy and (Marvin) Milligan-Schuetz; grandchildren Nick (Heather) Schuetz, Lane, Landon (Mercedes) Stamper and Blaze (Lynlee) Schuetz; siblings, Bill Copple, Kay Macy, Renee and Gary Hamilton; sister-in-law Judy and Mel Robinson; and many loved nieces and nephews.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, Art and Mary (Gray) Copple; brother, Art (Sonny) Copple; sister Ann (Copple) Strange; and grandson Nathan Schuetz.
A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of Joyce on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. at Bethany Christian Church in Washington. Family and friends are welcome to visit at the church from noon to 2 p.m. The family would like to extend the deepest gratitude to Gentiva Hospice for the loving care they provided to Joyce. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorial contributions be sent to Gentiva Hospice, 323 Metro Avenue, Evansville, IN 47715 or Bethany Christian Church, 1139 SR 57, Washington, IN 47501. Joyce was always willing to lend a hand to anyone in need. She never met a stranger and was loved by many. Our lives are better off being a part of hers.