Clara J. Bontrager Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Clara J. Bontrager of Wolcottville, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Clara left this world on November 18, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Clara J. Bontrager or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jacob E. and Mary J. Miller (Miller); her husband Ezra W. Bontrager; her son Olin Bontrager; and her siblings, Sarah Hochstetler, Mary Miller, Melvin, Ervin and Roy Miller.
She is survived by: her children, Freeman Bontrager (Edna) of Hillsboro, WI, Ervin Bontrager (Laurie) of Hillsboro, WI, William Bontrager (Clara) of Hillsboro, WI, Orla Bontrager (Alice) of Hillsboro, WI, Daniel Bontrager (Ruthie) of Cambria, WI, Ida Mae Lehman (Samuel) of Topeka, Arlene Miller (Andy) of Shipshewana, LeAnna Miller (Daniel) of Hillsboro, WI, Mary Esther Nisley (Freeman) of Wolcottville, Ruth Bontrager (Allen) of LaGrange, Ruby Miller (Floyd) of Wolcottville, Susie Miller (Harley) of Dalton, WI and Freeda Troyer (Corneal) of Wolcottville; her daughter-in-law Mary Miller (LaVern) of LaGrange; her brother Eli M. Miller (Elizabeth) of Topeka; and her sister-in-law Edna Miller of Topeka. She is also survived by 121 grandchildren, 501 great-grandchildren, 21 great-great-grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, and six step-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 19th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, November 20th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Family's Residence (7510 S 075 W, Wolcottville, IN 46795). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at 9:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at the Clearspring Cemetery (7550 S 300 W, Topeka, IN 46571).
