Betty Jean Wismann

Betty Jean Wismann, 92, of Aurora, IN, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
She was born December 28, 1931, in Floyd County, Indiana, daughter of the late Oscar Belviy and Esther (Richert) Belviy.
For most of her life, Betty was a homemaker, but also served Dearborn County on County Council and as Dearborn County Jail Matron and cook, retiring after over 20 years of service. Later she worked at Whitewater Processing in Harrison. She was a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church.
It has been said that behind every great man is a great woman and that saying applied to Betty Wismann. For almost 50 years she was known as Jim’s wife. After his death in 1999, Betty assumed the role of matriarch of the large Wismann family and would frequently host large family parties and events, especially her annual event between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Though she never played, she liked to watch golf, especially her favorite, Tiger Woods. Betty enjoyed playing cards, particularly “Crazy Rummy” and would take up a challenge whenever offered, earning her the family title “Big Kahuna.” She liked to cook, and loved traveling. More than anything, Betty loved her family.
Betty is survived and will be missed by her sons, James (Devonda) Wismann and J. David (Tammy) Wismann of Aurora, IN, Joseph (Joyce) Wismann of East Enterprise, IN and Jason (Brenda) Wismann, of Rising Sun, IN; daughters Kathleen (Dennis) Watson of Moores Hill, IN Lisa Wismann of Cincinnati, OH, Theresa “Terri” (Bryan) Trowbridge of Versailles, IN, and Lida (Dan) Jones of Burlington, KY: step-children, Raymond (Donna) Wismann of New Albany, IN, and Susan True of CA; 37 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren, and 36 great, great-grandchildren, and 2 great, great, great-grandchildren; and sister, Esther King of New Albany, IN; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Esther (Richert) Belviy; 2 husbands, James B. Wismann, and Maurice Wismann; daughter, Debra Wismann; and granddaughter Nichole Jackson.
Friends will be received Tuesday, September 3, 2024, from 9:00 am-12 pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 203 Fourth Street, Aurora, IN.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 pm with Father John Hollowell officiating.
Interment will follow in the River View Cemetery, Aurora, IN.
Contributions may be made to the James B. Wismann YES Home, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, or Loving Hearts Hospice and Palliative Care.
The family would like to thank Loving Hearts Hospice and Palliative Care, especially Patricia and Kelly, for the great care given to our mother.
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