Beverly J. Podoll, 86, formerly of New Bremen, died Sept. 26, 2011, at 7:30 a.m. at the Otterbein Lifestyle Choices, St. Marys.

She was born Oct. 4, 1924, in West Salem, Wis., to Lawrence F. and Theodora (Storandt) Young. On Dec. 23, 1945, she married Russell H. Podoll, who died Oct. 22, 2007.

Survivors include her children, Roger (Mickey) Podoll, Wautoma, Wis.; Mary (Mark) Pitroff, Hansville, Wash.; Randy (Becky) Podoll, Quincy, Mich.; Kay (Dan) Sanderlin, Wasilla, Ark.; Ned Podoll, St. Marys, and Sue (Bob) Lord, Bellbrook; a sister, Marge Daniels of Tennessee; 26 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were a sister, Doretta Renner, and a brother, Russell Young.

She was a member of the Faith Alliance Church, New Bremen, where she had taught Sunday School for many years. She was a homemaker and a caretaker.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Meyer Room at Otterbein Lifestyle Choices, with Chaplain Carol Sainey officiating. Burial is at Willow Grove Cemetery, New Bremen.

Calling is one hour prior to services at Otterbein.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund or Otterbein.

Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen, is handling arrangements.