Clara M. Bedel's Obituary
Clara M. Bedel, age 94 of Oldenburg, Indiana, died Saturday, January 10, 2015 at St. Andrew's Health Campus. Born June 4, 1920 in Oldenburg, she is the daughter of Frank and Marie (Obermeyer) Fischer. She married Kenneth F. Bedel April 19, 1941 at Holy Family Church and he preceded her in death July 27, 1986. A homemaker, Clara was also a member of Holy Family Church, the New Horizons Service Guild, Knights of St. John's Ladies Auxiliary Commandery #127, a former Girl Scout Brownie Troop Leader, chaperone and sponsor of the Rural Youth Group and one of the original founders of the Tri County Council for Special People.
Over the years, Clara did quite a bit sewing, embroidery and cross stitching. Earlier in life she made many of her families clothes. Later she took up embroidering and cross stitching and began making quilts and crafts for her family. She enjoyed watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune in addition to listening to country music. Clara donated countless hours volunteering her time and talents at New Horizons, Tri County Council for Special People, Holy Family Church and The Waters of Batesville, where she was recognized with a plaque for her efforts. Her family indicated mom was a excellent cook although don't ask what the surprise was in her tuna surprise. On the other hand, Clara's Hungarian Coffee Cake was among their favorites. She was always trying something new and then tweaking the recipe to her liking. According to the kids, "If you stopped at mom's you were expected to eat."
She is survived by sons and daughter-in-laws Raymond and Millie of Metamora, Indiana, Lawrence and Theresa of Oldenburg; daughters and son-in-laws Joan Nobbe, Lois and Carl Bohman, Jane and Bob Fussner, all of St. Peter's, Indiana, Diane Bedel of Batesville; 23 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren; 5 step great grandchildren and 4 step great great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she is also preceded in death by sister Della Lawrence; brother Clarence Fischer; granddaughter Karen Bedel and son-in-law Harold Nobbe.
Visitation is Wednesday, January 14th, from 4 - 8 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday, January 15th, at Holy Family Church with Rev. David Kobak O.F.M. officiating, followed by burial in the church cemetery. The family requests memorials to the Tri County Council for Special People or New Horizons Service Guild.
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