BRETA PLIKERD

DELPHOS — Breta M. Plikerd, 92, died at 12:45 a.m. July 18, 2014, at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home, with her family at her side.

She was born April 19, 1922, in Allen County, to Edward and Alice Miller Kieswetter, who preceded her in death. On June 23, 1940, she married Dale C. Plikerd, who died Oct. 30, 2007.

Mrs. Plikerd was a homemaker and a farm wife. She was a 74-year member of Marion Baptist Church, where she had taught Sunday school, played piano, served as secretary/treasurer of the church missionary funds and cared for the church. She enjoyed gardening and canning.

Survivors include four children, Marlene (David) Dawdy, of St. Marys, Carolyn Sue (Larry) Creek, of Wapakoneta, Charles E. (Connie) Plikerd, of Elida, and Dianne L. (Ralph) Hesseling, of Spencerville; six grandchildren, Brian Creek, of Baytown, Texas, Kelly Dawdy, of St. Marys, Kevin (Angie) Dawdy, of Findlay, Stephanie (Jimmy) Keown, of Bradenton, Florida, Kent (Alison) Plikerd, of Spencerville, and Melanie (Phil) Weaver of Sarasota, Florida; four stepgrandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Rosalie (Richard "Toby") Taylor, of Delphos; and a sister-in-law, Joan Kieswetter, of Delphos.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Irene (George) Fetter; and a brother, Richard Kieswetter.

Services will begin 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Marion Baptist Church. The Rev. Aaron Kimmel will officiate. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, near Delphos.

Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville, and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Marion Baptist Church.