Heidemarie "Heidi" (Schröeder) Hull, 65, of Avilla, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at her home following an illness.

A Christian with a soft spot for animals, Heidi was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She had a heart for helping people, and was described as "heaven-sent" by her husband, Jack, who was first smitten by her kind smile.

Born on July 17, 1955 in Duisburg, Germany, Heidi first came to the United States as a child when her step-father was transferred with the military, and later returned as an adult.

Heidi was a production worker at Tokheim in Albion, IN for 14 years. It was there that she met her husband, Jack Hull. They were wed November 24, 1984. Heidi was a homemaker for several years and then worked at the Walmart bakery in Kendallville for 11 years before retiring. She was a member of Pathway Community Church in Ft. Wayne.

Heidi is survived by her husband, Jack Hull (Avilla), son, Michael Hull (Avilla), son, Tanner Hull (Auburn), step-daughter, Heather (Don) Williams (Ft. Wayne), step-son, Adam (Shavon) Hull (Auburn), grandchildren Jayden Hull, Gillian Hull, Tori Hull, Brittany Hull, Camille Hull, Xaden Williams, Josie Hull, and Lilly Hull. Also surviving is brother, Werner

(Christina) Schröeder (Austria), sister, Diana (Scott) Hackler (Westfield), and sister, Christina King (Ft. Wayne). Heidi was preceded in death by her mother, Hannelore (Schröeder) Gappinger and her step-father John R. Gappinger.

Services to be held at Pathway Community Church (1010 Carroll Road, Ft. Wayne) on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

Visitation:  10:00-11:00 a.m.

Service:  11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, preferred memorials to The Blessed Portion, which supports the homeless ministry (P.O. Box 188, Garrett, IN 46738).

Arrangements Entrusted to Thomas Funeral Home – Garrett, IN

The Blessed Portion
P.O. Box 188, Garrett IN 46738