Betty Rose Crouse, 95, died on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, at 2:54 a.m. at Bridge Findlay Hospice Care Center. 

She was born on July 15, 1924, in Ada, Ohio, to the late Ernest P. and Ethel G. (Montgomery) Klingler. On May 30, 1942, Betty married Raymond Eugene Crouse and he preceded her in death on June 5, 2015.

Betty was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ of Ada.  She was the church organist for 40 years. During WWII Betty worked at Bendix Corporation making radios for bombers.  Betty was a life member of the American Legion Post #185 Auxiliary.  She was an avid bowler and won many tournaments at Norada Lanes.  She spent over 50 years fishing at Lake Erie and camping at both Lake Erie and Florida.   

She is survived by her children: Craig (Theresa) Crouse of Ada and Vicki (David) Nichols of Lima; six grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Kent Klingler; and sister, Ruth Brown.

A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Pastor John Nagel officiating.  Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul United Church of Christ, Ada, and /or Bridge Hospice of Findlay.