Joyce Rae Schlyer
February 24, 1943 ~ March 26, 2021
Joyce Rae Schlyer, 78, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021. Funeral Mass, 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Joyce was a loving wife for over 57 years, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the owner and operator of Flat Earth Clay Works along with her husband, Michael, and for over 40 years they were involved in many art shows. Joyce loved to sew, cook, and quilt, and she donated quilts and blankets to hospital newborn units. She attended KSU where she met her husband. Preceded in death by her parents, Gerald "Jerry" Fritz and Agnes Maxine Fritz-Meek, as well as 1 grandchild. Survivors: husband, Michael; children, Scott Schyler, Greg Schlyer, Michelle Sullivan all of Wichita, Eric (Allison) Schlyer of Dallas, TX, Jennifer (Scott) Godwin of Moore, OK; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Max (Kay) Fritz of Manhattan, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial established with Kansans for Life, 3301 W. 13th St. N., Wichita, KS 67203. Downing & Lahey Mortuary West.
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Mike- I’m sad to hear of the loss of your wife. My last memory of her was when Lisa and I stopped by to visit after we lost our Mom. May you find peace in the memories you hold. Amelia (Aldrich) Tillman
I don’t recall a time when I was over that I didn’t get at least 1 side eye stare of hers…always loved harassing her and sometimes, I even got hugs back! She was like my own Mom and am glad that smile and hug she gave me when we were at the Schlyer 4th of July is how I’ll forever remember her. I will miss her I love her and am thankful that Eric was in my life or we never would have met. God bless you Joyce! Here’s one last kiss 😘