Bessie R. Oellerman, 82, Botkins, died at 1:20 a.m. Jan. 30, 2012, at her residence.

She was born June 19, 1929, in Salem Township in Auglaize County to John Francis and Bessie Mae Toler Jackson. On April 14, 1956, she married Warren "Gene" Oellerman, who died Jan. 11, 2002.

Surviving are children, Ruth (Clarence Jr.) Metz, Sara (Barry) Arnold, Bill (Bev) Oellerman, John (Judy) Oellerman and Ed (Scotti) Oellerman, all of Botkins, and Martha (Doug) Stetler, St. Marys; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Deceased are sister, Anna Mary Jackson; a sister-in-law, Marjorie R. Oellerman; and a grandson.

She was a graduate of Spencerville High School, a homemaker and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Botkins.

Service is 10 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. Robert Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Schwaberow Cemetery, Kettlersville.

Calling is 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, West Chapel, St. Marys, and one hour prior to service Friday at the church.

Memorials may be made to Tri-County Visiting Nurses and Hospice.

Condolences may be left at millerfuneralhome.net.