Carol A. Shroyer

Carol A. Shroyer, 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Monday, May 20, 2019, at her residence after a battle with cancer.

She was born on January 28, 1941in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Carl V. Saaf and late Francis E. (Holmes) Saaf. Carol was united in marriage to Thomas A. Shroyer on September 23, 1961 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church and he survives.

Carol was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest, where she was active in choir and played handbells. She had also been a pitcher in the church’s fast pitch softball league.

She was the church secretary for Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest for 30 years. She served as Pastor Bierlein’s only secretary during his tenure.

Carol enjoyed her grandkids activities and was an avid sports fan, especially IU basketball. She was a business woman and entrepreneur and enjoyed driving and seeing the country with her husband.

She is survived by her husband, Tom Shroyer of Fort Wayne; daughter, Kim (Brad) Kiess of Decatur, Indiana; son, Tim (Laurie) Shroyer of Fort Wayne; sister, Kathy (Duane) Brown of Auburn, Indiana; ten grandchildren, Jenna (Cory) Crull, Alexa Kiess, Tyler (Breanna) Shroyer, Tjaden Shroyer, Trace (Martha) Shroyer, Thane Shroyer, Jarrett Kiess, Tzion Shroyer, Tason Shroyer and Truett Shroyer; and one great-granddaughter, Selah Shroyer.

Carol is preceded in death by two sisters, Patti Loy and Teresa Todd; and one brother, Loren Saaf.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church , Soest located at 9909 Wayne Trace, Fort Wayne. Pastor Josef Henning will be officiating and burial will be at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Soest in Fort Wayne.

Family and friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest and Saturday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday prior to the service at the church.

Preferred memorials are to be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Soest Anniversary Fund.