Louise B. Rhoades, age 89 of Versailles, Ohio passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at the Versailles Health Care Center, Versailles, Ohio. Born May 25, 1929 she was a daughter to the late Emerson & Glenna Mae (Smith) Boyer. Louise was a lifetime member of Friedens Lutheran Church where she served as the choir director and part-time organist. She also taught piano for many years which gave her enjoyment. She was a member of Wayne Grange, and charter member of the Versailles Garden Club. Louise enjoyed spending time with her family, camping, playing cards, fishing and traveling with her late husband George. She will truly be missed. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by husband George W. Rhoades: brothers Dale Boyer and Bill Boyer: granddaughters Amber Boetel and Kimberly Mendenhall: daughter-in-law Virginia Rhoades: sister-in-law’s and brother-in-law’s Millie Boyer; Dorothy & Lester Warner; Margaret & Paul Morrow.
Survived by children Jane Boetel; Thomas Rhoades; Janet & Tom Mendenhall; Shirley & Mark Schlater: sister-in-law Carol Boyer: grandchildren Troy & Renee Eisenhour, Kristopher & Nicole Boetel, Jennifer & Matt Millikin, Pamela & Chris Koon, Cynthia & Doug Young, John Larger, Bob & Carrie Mendenhall, Doug & Sarah Mendenhall, Andy & Beth Schlater, Janelle & Ross Loudenback, Ryan & Christine Schlater: 23 great- grandchildren: as well as many nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
Friends may call on the family from 4:00-7:00 PM Sunday, August 12, 2018 at the Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio. Funeral service at 10:30 AM on Monday, August 13, 2018 at the Friedens Lutheran Church, 11038 Versailles Rd, Versailles, Ohio. Pastor Mick Althauser presiding. Burial to follow at Miami Memorial Park Cemetery, Covington, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to the Friedens Lutheran Church, or the Alzheimer’s Association.
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