Tava Schutter Obituary
Tava Lea Schutter (nee Hertenstein), age 79, of Elsmere, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025. Tava is survived by her loving children, Kerin Hentz (Mike) and Albert Witschy (Darlene); step-daughter, Tracy Iles; sister, Patti Haase; grandchildren, Joey, Sara, Morgan, Abby, Louie, Joelle, Josh and Jade; great-grandchildren, Leo and Carson. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Ralph Schutter and half-sister, Mary Kincaid.
Visitation will be held at Middendorf Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 3:00 PM until the Funeral Service begins at 4:00 PM. Memorial contributions are suggested to New Perceptions and can be made at the link provided below.
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