By Cisco Funeral Home
Publication Date: 2026-06-09 18:51:00
Jane Elizabeth (Schmitz) Westgerdes passed away on June 6, 2026, at 6:11 p.m. at her residence in Celina. She was born on May 10, 1957, to the late Arthur and Veronica (Garman) Schmitz.
Jane is survived by her siblings, Samuel Schmitz of Celina, Anthony (Rita) Schmitz of Celina, and Carolyn (Brad) Dickmann of Burlington, Wisconsin.
She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Sharon (Tim) Shaw of Lancaster, as well as the nieces and nephews she dearly loved: Joe Schmitz, David Shaw, Ben Schmitz, Julie Siefring, Jackie Tingley, Chelsea Graziano, and Lindsey Smiley.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Peter Schmitz.
A 1975 graduate of Fort Recovery High School, Jane continued her education at Sinclair College. She dedicated 25 years of employment to Crown Equipment before beginning a career as a home caregiver and coordinator of home helpers. Caring for others came naturally to Jane, and she found great fulfillment in helping…
