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Betty Hauenstein Obituary
ADA — Betty Hauenstein, age 93 died Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 7:24 PM at the Mennonite Memorial Home of Bluffton, Ohio.
She was born on March 24, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA to Samuel and Marie Anna (Bastardi) Meringleo who preceded her in death. On March 25, 1944 she married C. Wayne Hauenstein and he died on April 15, 1987.
Betty retired from Ohio Northern University where she worked in the maintenance department. She was a member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 Women's Auxiliary. Betty enjoyed Polka dancing. She was a member of the Senior Citizens Center of Bluffton.
She is survived by a son, Ralph Hampton of Lima; three daughters: JoAnn (Thad) Boutwell Staley of Bluffton, Pat (Larry) Crist of Bluffton and Shirley (Bret) Mathewson of Ada; six grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren; a brother, John Corsina of Delphos.
Betty was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Meringleo and a sister, Rose Lautzenheizer.
Funeral services will begin at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Chaplain Bill Herr officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bluffton.
Friends may call from 4:00 - 7:00 PM on Monday, January 8, 2018 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada and until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Hospice and/or the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Condolences may be expressed at www.hansonneely.com
Arrangements are by Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada
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Memories and Condolences
for Betty Hauenstein
Ralph and Jean Nonnamaker
January 8, 2018
You all have our sympathy. Your mom always had a smile.
January 8, 2018
Betty Hauenstein Family,
Sending our condolences. Just heard of her passing. Lynda and David Hampton
Jim and Jean Neiswander
January 8, 2018
We were so sorry to hear about your mom. Betty was such a sweet woman who always had a smile on her face. My mom had so much fun going to dances with her. She will be greatly missed.
January 8, 2018
The staff of Putnam County Hospice would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will keep Betty and all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Rachel Sobeski
January 8, 2018
So very sorry sorry to hear that such a sweet lady passed I knew her from Ada McDonald's always wanted an ice cream cone no matter the weather love and prayers to the family
Barb Bushong
January 7, 2018
To the family of betty Bernstein she will be missed by many especially me we had many good times together Dances red hats and family outings sorry I will be unable to attend do to health you have my deepest sympathy she was a fun lady and friend
January 7, 2018
The Crosina Family
Barbara Webbenhorst
January 7, 2018
You will be missed by many! I love you like you were my grandmother. Seeing your smile would brighten my day my world. God only takes the best and you are the best!I will miss you jokes, your kind eyes, you loving smile. I know your are enjoying your ice cream cone in heaven. Save one for me. I love you Betty! You will never be forgotten!
January 7, 2018
Ralph,
Very sorry to see your Mother passed away.
You have my prayers and sympathy to you and all your family.
Don V. Holmes
Jeannie Blevins
January 7, 2018
Pat, so sorry for the loss of your mother. Betty was a very special lady. God give the peace that only He can give in this time of sorrow.
Carol Howard
January 6, 2018
Betty was my very best friend since we met on a bus trip with Bluffton Senior Center in 04. We had a good time always, even with the Red Hats.
Don&Diana Lemin
January 6, 2018
We are so sorry to hear this news. Your Mom was one of the hardest working, sweetest and spunkiest! ladies I have ever know!! Don&Diana
Wynn & Colene Hauenstein
January 6, 2018
JoAnn, Shirley, Pat,
We are so sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of sharing the dance floor at the Ada VFW with your mom. What a fine lady she was.
Sincerely, Wynn & Colene
Carl Wilkerson
January 6, 2018
Goodbye,old friend. I hope they dance everyday where you are.
January 6, 2018
My condolences. I will miss Betty at the dances, but I cherish the memories of having known this lovely lady.
Ralph & Judy Richardson
January 5, 2018
We are so sorry to hear this, Our Deepest Sympathy to your
Families. Betty R.IP.
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