Elizabeth A. “Betty” Heppner, age 86 of Batesville, died Friday, November 18, 2016 at The Waters of Batesville. Born October 21, 1930 in Franklin County Indiana, she is the daughter of Loretta (Nee: Lampe) and August Heppner. Betty was a long time familiar face behind the counter at Band Box Cleaners.
Betty preferred to keep life simple. She enjoyed watching sports and was a longtime Reds and Bengals fan. She also was a huge fan of the Game Show network and playing cards, especially 500. Betty’s favorite pastime was doing Sudoku and crossword puzzles. Most mornings started with the crossword puzzle in the paper.
She is survived by her brothers Jim Heppner of Oldenburg, Jerry Heppner of Batesville; sister-in-law Charlotte Heppner of Oldenburg, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by brothers Rev. Sylvester Heppner O.F.M., Martin Heppner and Albert Heppner.
Visitation is Monday, November 21st, from 9 – 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church in Oldenburg. Funeral services follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. David Kobak O.F.M., officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family requests memorials to Margaret Mary Health Foundation Hospice. Weigel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.