Laureen M. Schramm

Laureen (Laurie) Marie Schramm, age 57 of Springboro passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at home with her family by her side. She was born on June 22, 1963 to Jack and Barb Schramm. She was a special gift from God. She was a joy and light—a blessing to her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents. She will be deeply missed by her mom; brother John (Deanne) Schramm; sister Ami Beth (Steve) Vogel; nieces Jenna and Michelle Schramm, Keleigh Vogel; nephew Zachary Vogel; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

She enjoyed dancing, swimming, bowling, roller-skating, reading Little House on the Prairie books, listening to music, writing letters, making cards, coloring, solving word searches, and spending time with family and friends. She loved being a part of the choir at Incarnation Church.

For years, she assisted in learning activities at Sunny View-Pathways to Learning Childcare Center where she was a teacher's assistant. She attended many National Down Syndrome Congress Conventions and was a self-advocate member of the Board of Directors in the mid-80's where she had the privilege of speaking to all the conference attendees.

Her smile, hugs and enthusiasm for life will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11:15 am - 12 noon on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Church of the Incarnation, 55 Williamsburg Lane, Centerville, OH 45459. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 12 noon with Fr. Patrick Sloneker, Celebrant. Inurnment will follow Mass at Calvary Cemetery, Dayton. "The State of Ohio is under a mandatory mask order and has required that face mask will be worn in all public places."

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Laurie's memory to Hospice of Dayton or the Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association.

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