Myda Jane Badertscher, 88, of rural Bluffton, died at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2011 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Bowling Green.

She was born on Feb. 21, 1923, to the late Byron and Mary (Lehman) Manges in Orange Twp., Hancock County She married Wayne L. Badertscher on Nov. 22, 1951, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 2008.

Mrs. Badertscher is survived by two sons: Lynn (Ann) Badertscher of Buena Park, Calif., and Roger Badertscher of Ft. Wayne, Ind; two daughters: Jane (Douglas) Huston of Bluffton, and Sandra (Kurt) Nichols of Troy; brother, Byron Dean (Sue) Manges of Ottawa; two sisters: Roberta McKinney of Columbus and Marilyn (Ronald) Heldman of Bluffton; eight grandchildren: Douglas Huston, Jr., Brandon Huston, Becky Anderson, Heidi Badertscher, Katie Badertscher, Ryan Nichols, Jordan Nichols and Dylan Nichols; and two great-grandchildren: Kailee Huston and Landen Huston.

She was a 1941 graduate of Mt. Cory High School. She had attended Bowling Green State University. She formerly worked at the Bluffton Elementary School cafeteria for 17 years, Lima Tank Plant, and Triplett Corporation.

Mrs. Badertscher was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Bluffton, where she was in the choir and Women's Guild. She was also a former 4-H advisor for Klassy Klippers and Gold Star Clubs and member of the Orange Township Women's

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, at Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Bluffton. Rev. Eric Rummel will officiate and burial will follow in Thompson Cemetery, Orange Twp., Hancock County.

Memorials may be made in her memory to Emmanuel United Church of Christ Youth Missions. Online condolences may be made via www.coldrencrates.com.