Marcia Schlotman, a devoted Christian, loving mother and grandmother, dedicated nurse midwife, and proud member of the Wellington community, peacefully passed away surrounded by love on Saturday, February 17, 2024. Her legacy is one of compassion, service, and faith.
Born and raised in Wellington, Marcia was a shining example of grace and integrity. After graduating from Wellington High School in 1968, she attended Missouri University for her Nursing Undergrad and was a proud member of Marching Mizzou. Following that, she earned her Master’s Degree in Midwifery from Yale University. Alongside her husband Terry, she felt the call to serve her country and joined the United States Air Force. At the completion of her military service, she embarked on a remarkable career as a Nurse Midwife, dedicating an incredible 50 years to bringing over a thousand precious lives into this world. Her commitment to her patients went beyond medical care; she saw her work as a divine calling from God, educating women about their healthcare needs and providing comfort and support during one of life’s most profound experiences.
Marcia’s faith was central to her life, and she was a faithful member of the Lexington Restoration Branch. Her kindness and generosity touched the lives of all who knew her, and her love for her family was unwavering. She is now joyfully reunited with her beloved husband of 47 years, Terry Schlotman, in the embrace of heaven. In addition to her husband, Marcia was preceded in death by her parents Wilbert and Esther Fahrmeier and her brother Bruce Fahrmeier.
Marcia leaves behind a legacy of love and service. She is survived by her daughter Kourtney Michael, her husband Richard, and their children Andrew, Matthew, and Rebekah; her son Kevin Schlotman, his wife Erica, and their children Michael, Marley, and Monroe; her son Keith Schlotman, his partner Melissa, his ex-wife Katie, his children Adellyn and Chance, and his step-son Blake; and her son Kyle Schlotman and his children Brooklynn and Maddux. She is also survived by her siblings Myrnell Kolster, Melody Kemp, Michele Tipton, and Chet Fahrmeier.
Marcia’s final wish was for a Celebration of Life when the warmth of summer fills the air and the flowers are in bloom. Family and friends are invited to gather on Saturday, July 20th, at the Lexington Restoration Branch to honor and remember her extraordinary life. Details for her service and celebration will be shared closer to the date. Memoriam offerings can be made to her two favorite charities Love Over Circumstances and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Marcia’s spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Obituary submitted by the family.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441
Deb Bersano
19 Feb 2024I had the privilege of meeting Marcia some 20 years ago. She was such a force in the midwifery community. Promoting safe healthcare for women of all ages. She will be missed, but her positivity and kindness will always be remembered by those who worked with her and her patients. Hugs and prayers to her family.
Tina Moore
20 Feb 2024I had the privilege of having Marcia as a mentor when I was a new graduate NP. She was such a great teacher, so knowledgeable and patient. She was a beautiful soul. She will be missed.
Kristie Huff-Wagstaff
20 Feb 2024Marcia will always be remembered for her genuine kindness to all. She was a brilliant woman and loved God and people. It was an honor to work with her at Samuel Rodgers . Prayers to her family
Kristie Huff-Wagstaff
20 Feb 2024Marcia taught me not to make noise with the speculum by just holding the latch when opening so it doesn’t make a cutting noise. She also helped me organize my first flower bed in my first home..she had me go home and measure my flower bed and told me what flowers to plant and where to plant them. She also shared one of the most beautiful songs with me that I cherish to this day Blessings by Laura Story.
Sherry Fogal
20 Feb 2024Marcia’s passing was heartbreaking news and my thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this difficult time. Marcia was an incredible nurse midwife and cared for her patients like a family member. She was also a great teacher and I learned so much from her. She will be missed here on earth but heaven is rejoicing!
Julie talley
20 Feb 2024Marcia helped me learn the profession of nurse midwifery. She was honestly the very very best. Marcia loved her family and friends. I will always remember and be thankful for the mentoring she offered me.
April Stoenner
21 Feb 2024Mike and I had the opportunity to raise our children the same time as Marcia and Terry. We enjoyed those years of school events together. She will be greatly missed.
Marilyn J Maier
22 Feb 2024Words can not express the grief I feel in the passing of my dear friend, Marcia, and the simultaneous joy in her passing to her Heavenly home. There is no doubt in my mind that she is in heaven.
I had the pleasure of working with Marcia at Samuel U Rodgers for almost 16 years. She loved her God, family, patents, students and coworkers. Marcia was an exemplary mentor to multiple students and coworkers and highly respected by our collaborating physicians.
We sat next to each other in our work area, laughed and cried together and shared family and life experiences. In our later years, Marcia would jokingly say we would be roommates in the nursing home. What a sense of humor! She left our earth without me. Rest in peace Dear Friend!
Marilyn J Maier
23 Feb 2024Words can not express my grief and yet elation of the passing of my dear friend Marcia into eternal life. Marcia loved God, her family, friends, patients and coworkers. I know that Marcia is in heaven!
Having worked with Marcia as a nurse midwife for almost 16 years, we shared family experiences, laughed and cried together. She mentored many, many nurse midwifery students and coworkers and was loved by all. Collaborating physicians and advanced practice nurses had the utmost respect for her knowledge and skills.
The last few years of practicing together she would frequently say we would be roommates in the nursing home – which always got a laugh. My friend, you left without me. No more sorrow, no more pain. Now rest in peace.
Adellyn Schlotman
25 Aug 2024Grandma Marcia, Where do I begin?
She was always there for when I needed it. She went to all the school functions that I told her about. I really wish I invited her to more things. Grandma Marcia was Kind, VERY hardworking, and had a good sense of humor. I really hoped that she would live just a few weeks more, but I knew she would only be in so much more pain. We lost more than just Marcia, We lost an angel, a life giver, and a kind and gentle soul. We all can say that we miss her, so much. We love you grandma.
Love,
Addi Schlotman.