Berniece M. Gephart

Berniece M. Gephart, 93, of Ossian, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. She was born on November 28, 1927 in Fort Wayne. Berniece was a daughter of the late Harry and Nellie Blair. She worked for the Fort Wayne Tailoring company for many years, this is where she met her husband Donald later marrying on September 7, 1956. Berniece was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. She enjoyed traveling, reading, sewing, hummingbirds, playing skip bo, going to auctions and most of all spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Berniece is survived by her daughter, Linda (Mike) Bultemeier; grandchildren, Heather (Ben) Crayner and Amber (Nate) Corwin; great- grandchildren, Amanda Crayner, Michael Crayner, and Harper Corwin; and brother Kenneth Blair. Also preceding her in passing was her husband of 61 years, Donald Gephart; sisters, Elsie (Edmond) Grover and Jennie (Joe) Stippich; and brothers, Glen and Verlin Blair. A funeral service will be held at 11am on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church 6514 E. 750 N. Ossian, IN 46777 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be held from 2-4pm & 6-8pm at Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Funeral Home 120 W. Mill Street Ossian, Indiana 46777. Memorial contributions can be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church memorial fund or Heart to Heart Hospice.