Betty Sue Lichtenberg, 87, of Bellflower, died on January 31, 2024, at Oak Pointe Assisted Living in Warrenton, surrounded by family.
Betty was born on July 25, 1936, in Warrenton to Vernon and Virginia (Fort) Sprick. She grew up attending church at the Evangelical Church in Warrenton, where she was baptized and confirmed.
She married Herschel Daniel Lichtenberg on October 11, 1954 at a Baptist church in Hernando, Miss. They had been married for over 65 wonderful years until Herschel’s passing on April 14, 2020. Together they worked hard for many years farming and raising cattle and hogs until their retirement. Betty and Herschel loved to travel around the United States and often found themselves in either Illinois or Arkansas to watch live country music shows.
Betty was a member of the Bellflower United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the T.I.E. Club and Fireflies. She was a former member of the Squircle Eights Square Dancers. She was also a quilter at the Methodist Church for many years. She enjoyed taking Sunday drives and looking at the trees changing.
Betty enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She taught all the grandchildren how to make an egg in the nest and she was well-known for her famous red velvet cake.
Betty is survived by her four sons: Dennis (Becky) Lichtenberg, Bob (Jeanne) Lichtenberg, Mike (Becky) Lichtenberg, and Mark Lichtenberg; seven grandchildren, Heather (Grant) Boschert, Holly (Marcus) Forrest, Justin (Chasity) Lichtenberg, Brittany (Stephen) Derks, Brady (Kylie) Lichtenberg, Emily (Rolando) Peralta and Tyler Lichtenberg; 11 great-grandchildren, Dru, Deacon and Deadrick Forrest, Khloe and Kendra Boschert, Kyndri, Casenand Crew Derks, Mia Lichtenberg and Elina and Mateo Peralta; special friend, Bonnie Begeman; sister, Margy Schowe; sister-in-law, Judy Sprick; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Mrs. Lichtenberg was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel Lichtenberg; her parents, Vernon and Virginia Sprick; brothers, Larry Sprick and Loudon Sprick; brother-in-law, Herb Schowe; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Calvin and Marilyn Winter; daughter-in-law, Mary Louise Lichtenberg; and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Eunice (Jones) and Dan Lichtenberg.
A funeral service will be held on Feb. 3 at 11 a.m. at the Schlanker Funeral Home in Montgomery City, with the Reverend Rich Helton officiating. A private family burial will follow in Zion Cemetery.
A visitation will be held on Feb. 3 at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
The casketbearers will include Grant Boschert, Marcus Forrest, Justin Lichtenberg, Stephen Derks, Rolando Peralta, Brady Lichtenberg, Tyler Lichtenberg and Dru Forrest. Honorary casketbearers will include Deacon Forrest, Deadrick Forrest, Khloe Boschert, Kendra Boschert, Kyndri Derks, Casen Derks, Crew Derks, Mia Lichtenberg, Elina Peralta and Mateo Peralta.
Memorial Contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Zion Cemetery, or the Bellflower United Methodist Church, in care of Schlanker Funeral Home, 207 Danville Road, Montgomery City, Missouri, 63361
Condolences may be left online at www.schlankerfuneralhome.com.
