Betty J. Mattmiller, 82, formerly of Mattoon, died on Monday, April 14, 2014, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg.
She was born on Nov. 6, 1931, in Bowler, the daughter of the late Charles and Amanda (Kortbein) Kielman.
Betty graduated in 1950 from Bowler High School. She was united in marriage to Willard Mattmiller on June 15, 1957, in Bowler. He preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 1980.
She worked at Wolf’s Grocery Store in Bowler and the grocery store in Mattoon. She then was employed by Weinbrenner Shoe Factory, Antigo, and retired from the Mattoon Veneer Mill. Betty enjoyed reading, hunting, the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and shopping. She also loved her dogs.
Survivors include a daughter, Bev (John) Murphy, Antigo; grandson, Scott (Melody) Murphy, Weston; brother, Alvin (Lois) Kielman, Mattoon; sister-in-law, Joyce Kielman, King; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard; parents, Charles and Amanda Kielman; brothers, Harvey (Helen), George (Ida), Alfred (Mildred), William, Orval (Anne), Royal and Harold (Pat); sisters, Beatrice (Roy) Whitehouse and Milda (John) Stolzman; and a nephew, Bobby Whitehouse.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mattoon. The Rev. Dean Bertsch will officiate. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
The family guestbook and condolences are available at schmidtschulta.com.