Bette Jo Schmerheim

Bette Jo Schmerheim, age 82, of Saginaw, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Wellspring Assisted Living in Saginaw. She was born on June 23, 1942, to Joseph and Bettie (Egerer) Schmerheim in Saginaw, Michigan.

Bette Jo worked as a school teacher for over ten years at St. Mary’s Cathedral. She then went on to help with her family business, Schmerheim Electric, and eventually opened her own business called Educator’s Warehouse with her lifelong friend, Velma. It was here that she enjoyed 16 years of helping teachers supply their rooms with necessary items and supplies. Betty Jo loved to spend time with family and friends. She was a social person who flourished with the company of others.

Bette Jo is survived by her dear lifelong friend, Velma Breidinger; godson, Reggie (Judy) Armstrong; several cousins, including two beloved cousins, John (Karen) Lawler and Tom (Rayleen) Lawler; her aunt, Jane Egerer; and many other close family members.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Schmerheim, Jr., and their parents.

Visitation will take place Friday, January 31, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1035 N. River Road, Saginaw, MI 48609. Rev. Fr. Peter J. Gaspeny will officiate. Private entombment will take place at St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery in Saginaw.

Memorials in honor of Bette Jo may be made to Saginaw County Right to Life, www.scrtlmi.org.

For information, please contact Deisler Funeral Home at (989) 799-1151. To express your condolences, please visit www.deislerfuneralhome.com.