Elizabeth (Beth) Schettler, 91, of Foxfire Village died at FirstHealth Hospice House, Tuesday, February 11, after a long illness. There will be a memorial mass at Sacred Heart Church in Pinehurst at a later date.
Mrs. Schettler was born in Western Pennsylvania.
While singing in the Heinz Chapel Choir at the University of Pittsburgh, she caught the attention of Tony Schettler. Their romance bloomed and they celebrated 71 years of marriage on September 9.
She was a wife, mother, loved her family, her music, cooking and her dogs. She frequently enjoyed accompanying her husband on business trips. Mrs. Schettler continued her choral singing with the Cathedral Choir in Baltimore and other groups as the family moved around the Northeast.
At Foxfire Village, her civic activities were devoted to writing about golf, the garden club, and other social events in Foxfire Village, for which she received the Foxfire Community Service Award in 2003. She also enjoyed organizing various group events and trips to New York and other places of interest.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister and a brother.
Surviving are her husband, Tony; three daughters, Suzanne of CA, Pamela of MD; Becky of WI; two grandchildren, two great grandchildren and numerous nieces, and nephews.
Donations may be made in her memory to Sacred Heart School.
Boles Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.in Pinehurst will be assisting the family.
