Date Of Birth: July 1, 1917
Date Of Death: January 23, 2009
Betty Elizabeth Wert, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away, Friday, January 23, 2009. She was born in Dayton, OH on July 1, 1917, the daughter of the late Raymond and Florence (Richardson) Robertson.She graduated from Wittenburg College in 1939 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. She was an English and Music teacher at Lena Conover School, OH and Lawrence Township School, Indianapolis.Betty married Walter E. Wert December 25, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio. Their first child, Dean P. Wert was born November 8, 1941. Richard A. Wert followed on June 12, 1945. The family moved from Ohio to Indianapolis in 1956. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church where she was past choir director. She was also a member of the PEO, and AXD sorority. She was the Executive Director of Alpha Xi Delta Fraternity from 1968 to 1982. She loved to play the piano and accordion.Betty is survived by her son, Richard (Joan) Wert; one grandson, David P. (Kirsten) Wert; one great grandson, Rowan Wert. Memorial Service will be Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. at Harry W. Moore Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Rd, Indianapolis, with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Spring Mill Meadows, Auguste’s Cottage Memory Care Center 2140 W. 86th St. Indianapolis, IN 46260. Please visit her online guest book at www.harrywmoore.com.
John Linda Gilmore says
We are so sad to hear about your Mother and we wish you are most sincere condolences. Your Friends always.
John & Linda
JD and Ev says
BETTY WAS A GREAT LADY.WONDERFUL MEMORIES… LIKE A SPAGHETTI DINNER ON A COLD EVENING IN A QUAINT LITTLE COTTAGE ON LAKE MICHIGAN WITH A GROUP OF SPECIAL FRIENDS.SHE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY!
Jane Guyton Kesslar says
Dick and Jody,
I’m so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Jane Guyton Kesslar
Herb Witt says
We care.
Herb and Deloris Witt
Ted and Sue Butz says
The Wert family has been like a second family to me from the early days of our friendship. The Butz’s and the Wert’s shared many campfires together and many left over meals when my dad refused to allow us to eat out while camping together. We spent many days together at each other’s home and in the wood “shack” I helped Dick build in the woods between our homes. (actually Dick did all the work and I watched). Your mom will always hold a special place in my heart. I am so glad I was moved to stop and see her the morning of her passing to Christ’s hands. The Butz family’s thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Mr Mrs Peter Cislak says
Our prayers will be with you.
Richard Maurer says
I have a strong hunch that the choir in heaven just got better.
Richard Maurer
Edie Huffman says
I met Betty in September of 2001 when John and I joined the choir at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. She was very welcoming and I enjoyed talking with her. She was in charge of either the robes or the music (age is creeping up on me!), and you knew that she kept them and us in order. Her presence was missed when she decided to retire from choir. My sympathies are with you. Best wishes, Edie Huffman
BrianTheresaTanner and Dawson Bauer says
Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Bauer’s
Dana Witmer says
When I joined the St. Luke’s Cancel
Choir, Betty sat next to me and was
a mentor. I enjoyed her friendship. She was a loving friend
and I wanted you to know that we
will be remembering her at St. Luke’s. My sympathy for your loss.
She was truly a wonderful talented
person.
Mrs Carol DeMaio says
I was privileged to know Betty from Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae and will always remember what a gracious lady she was. I am so very sorry for your loss.