Betty Schmiesing (1924-2018)

Betty Lou Rodenhauser-Schmiesing, 93, of McClure, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at Henry County Hospital. She was born in Port Clinton, Ohio on July 20, 1924 to William and Ethel (McMurray) Johannsen. She married William Rodenhauser, who preceded her in death in 1980. She then married Wilbur Schmiesing who preceded her in death. 
Betty is a graduate of Port Clinton High School. She worked at Napco Plastics for 25 years before retiring in 1989. She was a longstanding member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, as well as the Napoleon VFW, the Moose Lodge, Napoleon and the Eagles Lodge in Minster, Ohio. She loved to go dancing, gambling and fishing.Betty is survived by her children William (Barbara) Rodenhauser of Defiance, and Mary (David) Donnelly of McClure; her grandchildren William (Jana) Rodenhauser, Robert (Susan) Rodenhauser, Dwayne Rodenhauser, and Terra Ditton; great grandchildren Nicholas, Zachary, Megan, Dylan, Jalyn, and Emily; great great grandchildren Eberly and Morgan; and brother, Thomas (Dorothy) Johannsen of Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husbands William and Wilbur; son Thomas Rodenhauser; grandsons Dennis and David Donnelly; sister, Sue Gall and Infant brother William Johannsen.A Mass of Christian burial for Betty will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 14, 2018 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. A time of fellowship and luncheon will be held after the service. Interment will follow at 3:00 PM at Riverview Cemetery in Port Clinton, Ohio.Visitation will be held on Friday from 2:00-8:00 PM at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Napoleon.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Augustine Catholic Church, the Henry County Senior Center or a charity of the Donors Choice.Online condolences can be made at www.rodenbergerfuneralhome.com