Obituary of Rosalyn J. Hert

Rosalyn J. Hert, 82, of Bedford, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 6, 2015, at the home of her son in Bloomington. She was born April 15, 1932 in Bedford to Onis and Violet (Thomas) Hampton. Independent and self-reliant, in 1954 Rose married John Hert and they shared a loving life together for over 60 years. In addition to her husband, she will be missed by her sons Michael (Elizabeth) Hert of Bloomington and Thomas Hert of Bradenton, Florida, her daughter Jennifer (Paul) Spoelhof of Fort Wayne, brother Joseph Hampton of Mitchell, grandchildren Amy Hert, D. Brady Egan, J. Nicholas Egan, Abby Fulk, Ali Rose Hert, Amberlyn Griffen, Garrett Spoelhof, and Henri Spoelhof, four great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Joyce, and brothers Onis Frank, Kenneth, and Grant. Although she was a partner in a beauty shop in Bloomington and VIP Fashions in Bedford for a time, Rose’s foremost contributions were always focused on her family. She exercised her artistic talent through quilting, much to the delight (and warmth) of her children and grandchildren. Leading by example, Rose inspired the young women of the family to develop strength of character, to have their own opinions and express them forthrightly, and to remain kind and compassionate in their roles as engaged citizens, loving partners, and nurturing mothers. She enjoyed traveling and keeping up with old friends, and served the community as a member of the Power Squadron, the Springville PTO, and as a Girl Scout leader. Funeral services are scheduled for 1pm on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Day & Carter Mortuary, 1133 Lincoln Avenue, Bedford, with visitation prior from 11am to 1pm. Burial will follow at Cresthaven Memory Gardens in Bedford. Memorial contributions may be made to IU Health Hospice, Camp Whacha Wanna Do, or the American Diabetes Association.