Betty Jane Knieriemen, 92, of Green Springs, OH passed away on Monday, July 10, 2017 at Eden Springs Nursing Center. She was born April 24, 1925 in Rocky River, OH, the daughter of Michael Karres and Mabel Irene (Renders) Bomer. She was a 1943 graduate of North Olmsted High School.
Betty married Robert Earl Knieriemen on October 13, 1945 in North Olmsted and he preceded her in death in 1982. She worked at Heidelberg University as a cook for over twenty years until she retired. Betty enjoyed time with her family and friends, playing cards and games, traveling and helping her family.
Betty is survived by her six children, David (Susan) Knieriemen, Fremont, OH, Jane (Rick) Mautz, Fresno, OH, Tamara (Jan) Shadle, Jenera, OH, Karla (Ron) Tusing, Norwalk, OH, Leslie (Dana) McQueen, Shallotte, NC and Todd (Sheryl) Knieriemen, Green Springs, OH; nineteen grandchildren; five step grandchildren; thirty-eight great-grandchildren; seventeen step great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren and two step great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert Earl Knieriemen; sister, Lenora Reynolds and great-great granddaughter Kayelynn.
Visitation: Thursday from 5 – 7 pm at Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 211 N. Broadway St, Green Springs, OH.
Service: Friday, July 14, 2017, 10:00 am at the funeral home with Pastor Christine Tobergte officiating.
Burial: College Hill Cemetery, Bloomville, OH.
Betty struggled with Alzheimer’s disease. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 or online memorials can be made at steinhospice.org
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Heather Kastor
Knieriemen Family:
Betty was a wonderful lady. She and my great grandma Corthell were neighbors for many, many years. May you find comfort in you memories of her and joy that she is at peace and no longer struggling with the effects of Alzheimer’s. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Heather (Kizer) Kastor
Jan Rader Noethlich
My heartfelt sympathy to all of your family. It was a privilege to know your mom. My picture of her is one of active involvement. She was always there to support the activities (we) you were involved in. Thank you for sharing her with us!
Tom Humbert
Many great memories of growing up and all the times spent with and at the Knieriemen’s… my thoughts are with you.
Peggy Koth Karhoff
Todd and Sheryl, condolences on the loss of your other. I know how you feel, I just lost my mother inn May at age 95.
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Franks
Dave and Susan:
We were so sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family.
She is now resting in peace in God’s hands.
Mary & Gary
Susan Crum
Sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Many good memories of the Knieriemen family. Your Mom always made us feel welcome. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dan and Susie Crum
Tom and Mary Ellen Leite
Dear David, Sue and Family,
Our sympathy to you on the loss of your Mother. We are sorry we are unable to express our sympathy to you in person tonight but want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love, Tom and Ellen
Deborah Holland
So sorry for your loss. The Knieriemen family was a great part of Green Springs. Love, Deb Holland & Sam Hartsel
Diane Hemminger Egbert
Karla, So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. May I offer my condolences to you and the rest of the Knieriemen family. Prayers for all . Diane
Barbara (Humbert) & Earl Dundore
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Knieriemen family. RIP Betty!
Cynthia Schubach
Offering my condolences in the passing of you Mother. May your memories comfort you.