Elizabeth "Betty" Moore

On the evening of July 7th, 2023, Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Moore of Napoleon, passed away peacefully, just days before her 80th birthday. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in January 2022. Betty was born on July 11, 1943, to Lawrence and Lillian Reiser. On November 3 of 1962, she married Donald R. Moore at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Napoleon where they were lifelong members. Betty graduated from Napoleon High School in 1961 and worked as a secretary at Campbell Soup Company where she met Don. Shortly after their marriage, Betty and Don started their family and Betty devoted herself to making a beautiful, welcoming home as well as supporting her husband as co-owner and realtor of Reiser Realty in Napoleon. The business was originally started in 1929 by her grandfather, John, and her father, Lawrence. Betty would be proud to say that under the ownership of her son Kyle, Reiser Realty is recognized as the oldest, family-owned real estate agency in Ohio. Over the years, Betty also worked part time as a bank teller for Henry County Bank as well as a dental assistant at the office of Dr. Philip Cochran. She and Don also worked closely together for many years, holding auctions throughout Northwest Ohio. Betty served on committees at St. Paul's and was a member of the Henry County Historical Society. She was also a poll worker for several years with the Board of Elections. As a gifted artist, Betty enjoyed oil painting, creating beautiful quilts and embroidered pieces, sewing, and painting ornate ornaments and china pieces. Many fun memories were made for Betty and Don in their card club and the countless friendships they were blessed with over the years. Betty loved nature and treasured wildlife and flowers. She and Don had numerous pets they adored throughout their married lives. (Cupid, WowWow, Schatzi, Star, Tabby, Snert, Sharona, Missy, Arthur, Babe, Tigger, Sophie, Bitty, Scooter and Buddy). Cooking and baking were a joy for Betty as well. Her children and grandchildren will miss her homemade coffee cake, sugar cookies, pies and baked apples. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Don in September of 2015. She is survived by her three children, Dancie (Chris) Mohler of Celina, Ohio, Chris (Beth) Moore and Kyle (Paula) Moore, both of Napoleon; 8 Grandchildren; Eric, Keaton (Kristi) and Cami Mohler, Ryan, Collin and Landon Moore and Danielle (Adam) Jones and Karinne Moore. Also surviving are sisters, Janice (John) Leatherman of Napoleon and Rita (Marc) Fox of Elburn, Illinois. The funeral service for Betty will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1075 Glenwood Avenue, Napoleon. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery will immediately follow services. Visitation with the family will be held from 10:00 AM until 12 noon at the church, prior to the service. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon or the Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Ohio. Online messages and condolences may be shared with the family at rodenbergergray.com. Arrangements entrusted to Rodenberger-Gray Funeral Home, Napoleon.

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Elizabeth "Betty" Moore

July 11, 1943 - July 7, 2023