We are sad to announce that on December 28, 2023, at the age of 84, Betty Lou Dechert of Stratford, Ontario, born in Millbank, Ontario passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Betty Lou Dechert to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Ezra B. Erb and Matilda Wagler; and her siblings, Lydia Zehr (Lloyd) and Eldon (late Mary). She is survived by : her husband Ken Dechert; her children, Dennis (Donna), Donald (Kim), Debra Stacey-Rivers (Brian Rivers) and Dianne Harris (Randy); her siblings, Lillian Kipfer (late Raymond), May Roes (late Jake), Ella Mae Leis (Delton), Marion Hergott (late Harold), Ervin, Wayne (Reina), Eva Derrough (John), David, Paul (Eileen), Martha, Vernon (Marilyn), Daniel, Barbara Ann and Ivan (Catherine); her grandchildren, Craig (Kristy), Natasha Bell (Mark), Danielle Bruce (Greg), Brittany White (James), Melanie (Rob), Brandon (Katie), Travis Stacey (Brittany), Heather Ayotte (Mike), Jeremy (Natalie) and Christy Harris; her stepgrandchild Lynanne Bernard (Eli); and her family, Rostock, Sebringville and Stratford.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Elgin Missionary Church, Mennonite Central Committee or the charity of one's choice through the W. G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford. 519.271.7411.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
w.G. Young Funeral Home