BETTY MARLENE HAHNEL

BETTY MARLENE HAHNEL, age 83, of Bloomington, IN, formerly of Troy, OH, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015 at McCormick Skilled Nursing Facility in Spencer, IN.  She was born on July 15, 1932 in Dayton, OH to the late Ralph and Bertha Elizabeth (Frey) Durst.  Her husband, Joseph L. Hahnel, preceded her in death.

Marlene is survived by her children: Connie (Bruce) Thomas, Daniel (Kathy) Landis and David (Rosie) Landis; daughter-in-law: Lynn Landis; step-daughter: Christine Hahnel; sister: Ruth Maxine Suerdieck; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.  In addition to her parents and husband, Betty was preceded in death by one son: Timothy Landis; one step-son: Joseph E. Hahnel; two brothers: Gerald Durst and Ralph Durst; and one sister: Mary Ann Alexander.

Marlene was a graduate of Pleasant Hill High School.  She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Troy and the Elks Lodge.  Betty enjoyed golf and ceramics.

Services will be at First Lutheran Church, Troy, OH on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at 1:00PM with Rev. Ric Barnes officiating.  Burial will follow in Maple Hill Cemetery in Tipp City.  Friends may call from 11:00AM-1:00PM at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Lutheran Church, 2899 West Main Street, Troy, OH  45373.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome .