Betty Louise Waidelich, 81 of Monroe, LA, died on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at her home.
Betty was born on July 7, 1937 in Albion, MI to William George and Oleta (Herrick) Waidelich. After her Mother's death (1944) her Father married Dorothea (Doletzke) Waidelich who helped raise her. Betty was a Marshall High School graduate. On January 21, 1957 she began working at Michigan Regional Office State Farm Insurance as a secretary in Marshall. June 1963, Betty transferred to State Farm Insurance Mountain States Regional Office in Greely, CO. In September 1968 she moved to State Farm Insurance Mid - South Regional Office in Monroe, LA where she retired on July 31, 1999.
She is survived by her brother Thomas R. Waidelich and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother Dorothea; sister Donna Barnes; brothers Bruce A. Waidelich, Glen H. Waidelich and William Waidelich Jr.
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Betty completed INS, Certified Professional Secretary designation 1971, LA notary public, past president of Pilot Club of Monroe, Homemakers. Special interests include counted cross stitch, color books and caring for her cats.
Betty requested no services.
Memorial contributions can be made to Parkinson (www.parkinson.org), Leukemia Foundation (www.leukemiafoundation.org), or charity of their choice in her name. Assistance with memorials available at the Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services.