Mrs. Betty J. Wehrkamp Trueblood Lea, 78 of Sun City, Florida, formerly of Missouri and Seymour, Indiana, died October 24, 2015, in Florida.
She was born in Seymour on March 13, 1937, the daughter of the late Walter and Sylvia (Hagen) Wehrkamp, both who preceded her in death.
In December of 1953, she married Doyle Trueblood and in November of 1982 she married Wallace Lea in Forsyth, Missouri, who survives in Florida.
Betty was a very caring and loving person who loved her family and friends. She enjoyed her work as she was employed and retired from the USDA having worked in Indiana and Iowa.
She is survived by her husband, Wallace, son, Mike (Peggy) Trueblood, two daughters, Michele Thompson and Stacey Defoor; one stepson, John (Sue) Lea, one stepdaughter, Sue Smith, five grandchildren, Carrie (Steve) Lawson, Christy Fields, Melissa Mellencamp, Tyler (Rebekah) Thompson and Travis (Sydney) Thompson; six great grandchildren, two brothers, Ronnie (Shannon) Wehrkamp and Roger (Julie) Wehrkamp; one sister, Jan Robinson, one sister-in-law, Angie Wehrkamp, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Kenny Wehrkamp, Floyd Wehrkamp and a brother-in-law, Steve Robinson.
Friends and family are invited to gather Thursday, November 19th, at the Surprise Christian Church, 6382 N. Co. Rd. 100 W, Seymour, from 6 to 8 p.m. for a time to reflect and share
The family asks that all memorials be made to the Surprise Christian Church or Charity of Choice through the Voss and Sons Funeral Service, 316 N. Chestnut St., Seymour, Indiana 47274.
There will be a private graveside service conducted by the Rev. Rick Grant at a later date.
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