Charlotte Mittelstadt age 81 of Homer passed away on Monday August 14, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 14, 1936 a daughter of Jess and Mary (Lynn) Ellenberger in Bluffton, IN. Charlotte graduated from Bluffton High School with the Class of 1957. On June 22, 1957, she married Bruce Mittlestadt in Bluffton, IN. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, planting trees and flowers.Surviving are her husband, Bruce Mittelstadt of Homer, son, Brian (Susan) Mittelstadt of Homer, 3 grandchildren, 1, brother, and 1, sister. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Neal Mittelstadt, 3 brothers, and 1 sister.Relatives and friends will be received from 2-4PM and 6-8 PM on Thursday August 17, 2017 at the Kempf Family Funeral Homes Homer Chapel. A funeral service celebrating the life of Charlotte will take place at 2:00 PM on Friday August 18, 2017 at the funeral home with Pastor Bill Cole of Maple Grove Bible Church officiating. Interment will follow at West Clarendon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Hospice. Online messages may be left of the family at www.kempffuneralhome.com