Bessie R. Oellerman, 82, of 206 E. State Street in Botkins, OH died 1:20 a.m. Monday January 30, 2012 at her residence.

She was born June 19, 1929 in Salem Twp. in rural Auglaize Co., OH to John Francis and Bessie Mae (Toler) Jackson.

On April 14, 1956 she married Warren “Gene” Oellerman, who died January 11, 2002.

She is survived by:

Daughter, Ruth (Clarence, Jr.) Metz  of Botkins, OH

Daughter, Sara (Barry) Arnold  of Botkins, OH

Son, Bill (Bev) Oellerman  of Botkins, OH

Son, John (Judy) Oellerman  of Botkins, OH

Son, Ed (Scotti) Oellerman  of Botkins, OH

Daughter, Martha (Doug) Stetler  of St. Marys, OH

15 grandchildren          

8 great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death her parents; grandson, John Francis Oellerman; sister, Anna Mary Jackson; sister-in-law, Marjorie R. Oellerman.

She was a graduate of Spencerville High School.  She was a homemaker.

Her favorite pastimes included shopping, sewing and crocheting.

Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Funeral rites are scheduled 10:00 a.m. Friday February 3, 2012 at St. Paul Lutheran Church 301 E. State Street in Botkins, with the Rev. Robert Carter, officiating. Burial will follow at Schwaberow Cemetery, near Kettlersville, OH.

Visitation 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Her body will also lie in state one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.