In Loving Memory of Carolyn Marcele Offerle (Steigmeyer) February 15, 1934 - December 24, 2023. Carol Offerle, age 89, peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 15, 1934, in Ft Wayne, she was the youngest of the six children of the late Clement and Helen (Freiburger) Steigmeyer. She joins her five siblings in eternal rest: Mary Federspiel (Kenny), Dave (Suzy), John (Betsy - surviving), Susie Haffner (John), and Paul (Marilyn). She is survived by her devoted spouse of 59 years, Dan, her children Tim (Cathy Bartos), Brian (Malin), Susan Schuller (Dan), Sean, and Andy (Amy Dennis), as well as her 14 grandchildren, Austin, Evan, Owen, Ylva, Hedda, Sixten, Sammy, and Weston Offerle, and A.J, Jimmy, Cecile, John Paul, Michael, and Sophia Schuller. Carol, a graduate of Central Catholic and St Joseph's School of Nursing, dedicated her life to serving others. Following time spent with the Maryknoll Sisters in New York, she returned to Fort Wayne, where she married her husband and raised her family. A true embodiment of compassion, she worked as a nurse for 45 years, providing loving care to her children, neighbors, and patients at Parnell Park Nursing Home and St. Joseph Medical Center. Carol lived with unwavering kindness and love, rarely getting upset and always keeping her feet firmly planted on the ground, with her thoughts focused on eternal life. She was a shining example of Christian virtues for her family, never judgmental and consistently demonstrating true mercy. In addition to her nursing career, Carol generously volunteered her time at St. Charles (Rosary Sodality), The Women's Care Center, Miss Virginia's Mission, Allen County Right to Life, and the Christ Child Festival. She made everyone feel like they were her favorite, as she genuinely loved all. Her legacy of selfless service, kindness, and love will forever be cherished by those whose lives she touched. May she rest in eternal peace, surrounded by the love she so freely shared with everyone. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Rd with calling one hour prior to service. Visitation also Friday, December 29, 2023, 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm, with the Rosary recited at 3:30pm at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to: St Charles Catholic Church or School or to the Women's Care Center.