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Betty Lou Tighe

Betty Lou Tighe Betty Lou Tighe

Betty Lou Tighe

Betty Lou Tighe, 74, formerly of Mayville, died on Thursday, July 4, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The former Betty Lou Wendt was born on July 24, 1944, in Fond du Lac, to Rhinold A. and Margaret (Karus) Wendt.

She graduated from Horicon High School in 1963.

Betty worked for John Deere in Horicon from 1967 until 1984.

She always had a determined mindset and gave it her all in anything she chose to do. She was very talented when it came to music and was able to play several instruments. Betty owned and operated a clothing store above the Breeze Inn in Mayville for a number of years before making her home in Florida. While in Florida, she started the business Lake Worth Hearing Center.

Betty is survived by her sister, Barbara Wendt of Watertown; brother, Rhinold (Annette) Wendt of Antioch, IL; nieces, Michelle (Jim) Fronsee of Eagle, and Corrine (Lenny) Raupp of Rio; family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

The visitation was held at Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville on Monday, July 22, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at noon. Pastor Sara Gillespie officiated and burial was at Graceland Cemetery in Mayville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Betty Lou Tighe’s name to a charity of choice.

The Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville cared for the family. To leave online condolences, or for directions and other information, please visit our website at www. KoepsellFH.com.

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