Bernita J. Harvey

Bernita J. Harvey, 90, of Decatur, Indiana passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest Assisted Living in Decatur.

She was born on November 13, 1932, in Adams County, Indiana to the late Fred Thieme, Jr. and the late Adela (Bohnke) Thieme. On February 1, 1953, Bernita married Robert E. Harvey and he preceded her in death on April 11, 2000.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur.

Bernita was a homemaker and worked at Central Soya and Central Soya Bag Service (now BUNGE) in the office. She also employed at German Fire Mutual Insurance Company.

Bernita was a devoted and faithful wife, mother, and grandmother to her family.

Survivors include two sons, Chris (Marilyn) Harvey  and Keith A. (Debbie) Harvey both of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Judy A. (Philip) Olson of Snohomish, Washington; brother, James Thieme of Decatur, Indiana; brother-in-law, Ray Graft of Hoagland, Indiana; and seven grandchildren; Lauren (Melvin) Susanto, Hannah (Victor) Landeros, Joel Harvey, Kristen Harvey, Lucas Harvey, Kelli Olson, and Connor Olson.

Bernita was preceded in death by three sisters, Lois Graft, Dorothy Graft, and Evelyn Aumann; and a brother, Delmer Thieme.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur with Pastor James Voorman and Pastor Zach Oedewaldt officiating. Burial will follow in the Decatur Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2023, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.

Preferred memorials can be given to Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur or the donor’s choice.

Arrangements are by the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.