Betty L. Witte

Betty L. Witte, 89, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019, at Adams Heritage in Monroeville, Indiana following a brief illness.

She was born on May 23, 1930, in Allen County, Indiana to the late Henry W. Hockemeyer and the late Rose (Berning) Hockemeyer. She was united in marriage to Edwin E. Witte on December 28, 1952, at St. John Lutheran Church- Flatrock and he preceded her in death on July 30, 1986.

Betty was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen, where she served on the Ladies Aid and Altar Guild.

She worked at First Bank of Hoagland for eight years, and faithfully served her family as a homemaker for her entire life.

Betty was very devoted to her family. She was always the background farm hand…helping maintain the property and fill in as needed, no matter the job or duty. She was known to maintain a large garden and took pride in what she could produce and can for her family. Quilting was also a talent in which she used by providing blankets, quilts, and other items to her family. She was an active participant with the Ladies Aid at church with whom she quilted and was the current Treasurer. She loved her dogs and also IU Basketball.

She is survived by her son, Gene E. (Merrylu) Witte of Decatur, Indiana; son, Jan A. Witte of Decatur, Indiana; son, Jeff M. (Tonda) Witte of Decatur, Indiana; daughter-in-law, Jo E. Witte of Decatur, Indiana; three grandchildren, Holly (Noah) Barnard, Katie (Heath) Fullenkamp, and Colton (Tiffany) Witte; one step-granddaughter, Amy Brookman; eight great-grandchildren, Rebecca Barnard, Mallory Barnard, Abram Barnard (on the way), Bentley Fullenkamp, Brody Fullenkamp, Piper Witte, Taylor Witte, and Ronin Witte; and one step great-grandson, Micheal Wilds.

Betty is preceded in death by her son, Jay E. Witte on August 19, 2019; brother, Vernon Hockemeyer; and a sister in infancy.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2019, at St. John Lutheran Church, Bingen with Pastor Peter Brock officiating. Burial will follow in St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, Betty’s family would ask that preferred memorials be directed to St. John Lutheran Church – General Fund; Worship Anew; or Donor’s Choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes in Decatur, Indiana.