Elizabeth Jean Ling

August 29, 1938 – April 20, 2019

Elizabeth Jean Ling, 80, of Oak Harbor, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Elmwood Nursing Home, Fremont, following a lengthy battle with Carcinoid Syndrome and Neuroendocrine Tumors.  Betty was born on August 29, 1938 in Graytown, the daughter of Anna (Rollheiser) and Theodore Kaiser. On November 21, 1956 she married her high school sweetheart, William N. Ling, who preceded her in death on February 16, 1997. Together they raised six children. Betty was a lifelong member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Oak Harbor and had been their organist for many years. She was a teacher, beginning in 1973 at St. Joseph Central Catholic School, Fremont. In 1977 she began teaching at RC Waters Elementary School, retiring in 2001. 

Betty truly enjoyed teaching and was a lifelong learner.  She traveled the world with her husband, enjoying numerous trips with friends as well. Betty belonged to a local garden club and enjoyed giving tours of her flower gardens, as well as sharing plants with anyone who asked. After her retirement she began taking painting classes and soon mastered that too. She was also a member of the Port Clinton Artist Club. She was a Life Member of the Riverview Nursing Home Auxiliary where she played the piano for birthday parties and managed the gift shop. Her greatest love was her family. Betty was a 4-H advisor and helped with countless 4-H projects, worked behind the scenes at numerous horse shows, and made many show outfits for her daughters. Betty attended every event she could for her grandchildren.

Betty is survived by her children: Pamela (Alan) McKean, Christine (Jeffrey) Opelt, Michelle (Jeffrey) Stawiarski, Stephanie Williams, Patrick (Cindy) Ling and Lisa (James) Recker; grandchildren: Tyler (Megan) McKean, Katherine McKean, Allison (Matthew) Eaglen, Aaron (Janelle) Opelt, Sarah (Paul) Davis, Timothy (Mary) Williams, Jessica (Arnaud) Hild, William Ling, Suzanne Ling, Madeline Recker and Michael Recker; great grandchildren: Murphy McKean, Lakelyn and Ainsley Eaglen, Brooks and Lyle Opelt, Harper Davis, Ava and Emerson Williams; sister-in-law, Rosemary Eversole. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother, Terrence Kaiser, and brother-in-law, Willard Eversole.

Arrangements were handled by the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home and Crematory, 216 Washington St., Port Clinton, OH 43452. Interment was held at the Harris-Elmore Union Cemetery. Betty loved flowers, but if you choose to make a memorial contribution, please direct them to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870. Spring was always her favorite time of year, and she especially loved Easter. This year, she spent Easter in Heaven. Condolences may be shared with Betty’s family at walkerfuneralhomes.com.