Louise "Lou" Wachter

Lou was born on September 20, 1940 in Mansfield, Ohio. She was the daughter of Agnes Lucille (Clow) Schooley. Lou was a 1959 graduate of Madison High School. She retired after dedicating nearly 30 years at the Richland County Clerk of Courts and Title Department. Lou and her husband Larry, volunteered at What Goes Round Thrift Shop together for years. She was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church where she was part of the Alter Guild. Lou was hardworking, caring, patient, faithful, tenacious, always adapting and she always had a plan. Lou was very family oriented and valued her time with her family. Lou was a devoted wife and mother, but her grandchildren were the absolute love of her life.

Lou leaves behind her husband of 61 years, Larry Wachter; her daughters, Lori (Eric) Pierre of Rochester Hills, Michigan and Jodi (Todd) Newberry of Lexington; her grandchildren whom she adored, Zachery Pierre, Joshua Pierre, Julia Newberry and Alex Newberry; her brother, Jack Schooley of Mansfield; her sister-in-law, Linda Cochran of Mansfield; nieces and nephews, Jeff (Brianne) Schooley of Marysville, Kerry (Dusty) Griffith of Mansfield, and Charles (Marie) Cochran of Reynoldsburg; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother-in-law, James Cochran.

Family and friends may visit from 1:00-2:00 pm on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond Street. Services will follow immediately at 2:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Laura Kuntz officiating. Lou will be laid to rest at Mansfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Richland County or Hospice of North Central Ohio.