Jeanette E. Bultemeier

Jeanette E. Bultemeier, 84, of Decatur, Indiana went to be with the Lord early Sunday morning, February 25, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on July 17, 1939, Convoy, Ohio to the late Fredrick Krueckeberg and Edna (Becker) Krueckeberg.

Jeanette was united in marriage to Norbert Bultemeier on April 17, 1959, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Convoy, Ohio.

She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur, Indiana, and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #43. Jeanette served as Auxiliary President for four years, in addition to serving in the district and at the state level.

She graduated from Convoy Union (Crestview High School) in 1958. Jeanette was employed at International Harvester as a teletype operator for approximately 20 years. She was also a secretary for Doc Dancer for approximately for 25 years.

Jeanette enjoyed needlepoint, cooking, cake decorating and baking. Her grandchildren will miss her chocolate chip cookies… extra chips, and her full snack drawer.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Norbert Bultemeier of Decatur, Indiana; daughter, Carleen (Dean) Frank of Decatur, Indiana; son, Terry (Angela) Bultemeier of Decatur, Indiana; son, Denny (Tami) Bultemeier of Winston, Georgia; brother, Norm (Ann) Krueckeberg of Findlay, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Alyssa (Andy) Estep, Aaron (Megan) Frank, Andrew Frank, Derek (Alexa) Bultemeier, Chase Bultemeier, Brandon Bultemeier and Justin Bultemeier; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Jeanette was preceded in death by six brothers, Robert Krueckeberg, Herbert Krueckeberg, Harold Krueckeberg, Ronald Krueckeberg, James Krueckeberg and Marvin Krueckeberg and a sister, Barbara Jean Krueckeberg.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur with Pastor Zachary Oedewaldt officiating.  Burial will follow the services at the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Preble.

Friends and family will be received from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.

In lieu of flowers preferred memorials can be to the family (checks payable to Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home).

Arrangements by Zwick and Jahn Funeral Homes of Decatur, Indiana