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Jean K. Waterman February 23, 1932 - October 24, 2020

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JEAN K. AHLERS-WATERMAN age 88,
of New Bremen, died on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 2:24 A.M. at the Heritage Center in Minster, where she had resided for the past seven years. She was born on February 23, 1932 at home in Mercer County, the daughter of the late Homer F. and Irene K. (Rump) Greiwe. On February 8, 2000 she married David L. Waterman in Las Vegas, NV, and he survives in New Bremen. Also surviving are her children: Joni (Robert) Burger of Mt. Vernon, OH, and John (Judy) Ahlers of Gainesville, GA; her step-children: Guy (Becky) Waterman of New Bremen, Jerry (Natasha) Waterman of Milford, OH, Randy (Kim) Waterman of New Bremen, Linda (Joe) Barhorst of Minster, and Bonnie (Ron) Berelsman of Minster; her grandchildren: Tim Burger, Jacob (Megan) Burger, Emma (Derrick) Palmer, and Brooke Ahlers, her great-grandchildren: Joey, Sophie, Shelby, Nolan, and Evan. She also leaves behind her step-grandchildren: Tony (Angie) Waterman, Amanda (Ben) Wibbeler, Elizabeth (Jordan) Williams, Jill (Alex) Lampert, Katie and Nick Richardson, Jessica, Jordan, and Joel Berelsman, Jacob (Jenna) Waterman, Garret (Stephanie) Waterman, Amber Waterman, and a number of step great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister in-law Ruby Greiwe. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Donald (Clara) Greiwe, and Delbert Greiwe.

Jean was a 1950 graduate of New Bremen High School. She was a member of St. Peter’s Church for many years, and later, a member St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen where she was took part in the Circle of Friends. She was a member of the New Bremen Women’s Club, PERI of Auglaize County, and the New Bremen American Legion Auxiliary. She worked as the Village Clerk/Treasurer for the Village of New Bremen for 30 years, and later worked part-time as a bookkeeper for Weigandt Development of Minster. Jean loved to travel, taking many family trips to Michigan and the Wisconsin Dells, and later traveling with Dave. She enjoyed playing Bridge with her friends, but her favorite activity was shopping. She was a doting grandmother, and she especially loved when the great-grandchildren came along. She will be remembered for always being a kind and gentle woman who wanted the best for her family.

Private family graveside services will be held in the Willow Grove Cemetery near New Bremen, with Rev. Becky Erb Strang officiating. Memorial contributions in memory of Jean can be made to New Bremen American Legion Auxiliary, or to St. Paul U.C.C. in New Bremen. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen has been entrusted with the services, and online condolences to the family can be left at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.

Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. in the Willow Grove Cemetery near New Bremen, with Rev. Becky Erb Strang officiating. Memorial contributions in memory of Jean can be made to New Bremen American Legion Auxiliary, or to St. Paul U.C.C. in New Bremen.

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    Jim and Diane Greiwe says
    October 25, 2020 at 5:21 pm

    Dave, Joni, John, and family – you will all be in our thoughts and prayers. We have lots of good memories of Aunt Jean. She was such a sweetheart, and she will be missed.
    Jim and Diane Greiwe

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    Ann Nelson says
    October 26, 2020 at 10:23 am

    Please accept our deepest sympathy. Aunt Jean will be greatly missed but her memories will last forever. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
    Love,
    Denny and Ann Nelson

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    Alice Hartwig says
    October 26, 2020 at 4:05 pm

    Dave and families, my sincere sympathy to you.

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    Roger and Cheryl Barlage says
    October 26, 2020 at 7:01 pm

    Our sympathy to your family. Sending prayers 🙏

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    Betty Wehrman says
    October 27, 2020 at 8:49 am

    So sorry for you loss, Becky.

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    Mike and Janice (Paul) Flaute says
    October 27, 2020 at 10:01 am

    So sorry for your loss. Jean as a wonderful person, always had a smile. Dave, may God hold you close and remember you will always have a beautiful guardian angel beside you.
    Prayers to the Ahlers and Waterman families.

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    Amy rose says
    October 31, 2020 at 2:44 pm

    We r so sorry to hear about Aunt Jeanie!!! But I’m so glad she is in heaven now with my mom and dad and all her loved ones who have passed over before her!!!

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    Julie Kettler says
    October 31, 2020 at 2:53 pm

    So sorry to hear about Aunt Jeanie! Our thoughts and prayers are with u all! Love Dave and Julie Kettler

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