Jean M. Bultemeier, 82 years old of Hoagland, Indiana, passed away at 1:13 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2010 in the Village of Heritage located in Monroeville, Indiana. Jean was born on Saturday, March 31, 1928 in Convoy, Ohio the daughter of the late Otto G. Krugh and the late Ethel Mae (Lee) Krugh. She married the late Richard M. Bultemeier on May 28, 1949 and he preceded her in death on June 8, 2009. Jean was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen where she was also involved with the Ladies Guild at the church. Jean had formerly worked at Hoosier Wire Die in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and also at K&N Carpet for many years, retiring in 1987. Surviving are her son, Jeffrey D. (Patty) Bultemeier of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; daughter, Joyce A. (David) Smock of Hoagland, Indiana; sister, Lois (Doyt) Owens of Convoy, Ohio; granddaughter, Angela Smock of Hoagland, Indiana; granddaughter, Amy (Kurt) Frecker of Hoagland, Indiana; granddaughter, Beth (Matt) Baumert of Monroeville, Indiana; grandson, Brandon (Ashley) Bultemeier of Convoy, Ohio; great-grandson, Carter Frecker, great-granddaughter, Claire Baumert, and great-granddaughter, Lydia Baumert. Preceding Jean in death were one son, James L. Bultemeier on July 30, 1974; and a brother, Glen Krugh, killed in action during World War II. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in the St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen with Pastor Peter Brock officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Bingen. Friends will be received from 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. Monday, September 20, 2010 in the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, Indiana and one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Preferred memorials are to St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen; Wyneken Lutheran School; or Village of Heritage.
