Louise M. Tinsley's Obituary
Louise M. Tinsley, 101, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor, Fort Wayne. Born in Allen County, she was the daughter of the late William and Caroline Bradtmueller. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. She retired in 1980 from Parkview Hospital with 11 years of service.
She is survived by her son, Tom (Pat) Tinsley of Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren, including caregiver, Sandi Tinsley of Fort Wayne; numerous great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; siblings, William Bradtmueller of North Carolina and Bernadine Leiter of Arizona; and many nieces and nephews including Sharon Wilson of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by husband, Ralph in 1969; daughter, Nila Van Kirk; grandson, Thomas Tinsley; and siblings, Norbert, Carl, Clarence, Herman, Otto, Della, Loretta, Marcella, and Bernice.
Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday, November 26, 2012 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 S. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne with calling from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to service. Pastor Jeff Geisler officiating. Burial in Highland Park Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Preferred memorials are to Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Arrangements by E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven.
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