Mildred M. Schladenhauffen, 87, of Bluffton, passed away Wednesday morning, Dec. 6, 2017, at Christian Care Retirement Community.

Born in Adams County on Mar. 17, 1930, to Joel and Sarah Nussbaum Schwartz, Mildred married Paul C. Schladenhauffen in Bluffton on Oct. 7, 1951; he preceded her in death on Apr. 16, 2004.

Mildred worked at Dunbar Furniture as secretary to the president and later worked as a legal secretary for Dan Harsh, Attorney.  She then worked as a legal secretary for Gregory K. Waters, Attorney, retiring in 2004.

Mildred enjoyed the outdoors, especially spending time camping and fishing.  She was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church.

Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Sally Schwartz of Berne, and Elizabeth Schwartz of Bluffton; along with several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mildred was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard, Kenneth, and Lester Schwartz; and a sister, Luella Geisel.

Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, from 4:00 until 8:00 PM, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton.  Services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, at 10:30 AM, at the Apostolic Christian Church East, with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the church.  Ron Kipfer and Lynn Fiechter will officiate.  Burial will be at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery.