Clymenia M. Halterman, 85, of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at 12:15 AM on Thursday, August 17, 2023, with her loving husband Willis by her side.
On June 30, 1938, Clymenia Mae Tyler was born in Fulton to Francis M. and Naomi Ruth Pickens Tyler. As the sixth child of ten, she shared her childhood with four sisters and five brothers.
August 25, 1956, Clymenia and Willis D. Halterman were married in Rochester. They have shared 67 years of life’s adventures. Their union produced three wonderful children including two daughters, Brenda and Angela, and a son Willis Jr. Two more generations have been added to the family tree with the blessings of a granddaughter and three great-grandchildren.
As an entrepreneur, Clymenia opened a booth at Rochester's This and That. She sold fine and unique selections of jewelry. Some of the most sought-after pieces were custom created and designed by Clymenia.
The Halterman’s enjoyed the beautiful sights of Montana just west of Yellowstone while vacationing. Clymenia was an avid reader and liked to play Yahtzee. She became very tech savvy, reaching out on Facebook to connect with family and friends. She also enjoyed tracking jewelry styles and types to learn about trending values. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary of Rochester.
Left to cherish Clymenia's memory are her husband, Willis; daughter Angela Condon and husband Shawn of Park Ridge, IL; granddaughter, Lyndee Mersch and husband Mark of Oahu, HI; three great-grandchildren: Isabelle Mersch, Mason Mersch, Silas Mersch; sister Judy Kuhn; and a brother, Jimmie Tyler and wife Betty all of Rochester
Preceding Clymenia in death are her parents; daughter Brenda Holmes in 2015; son Willis D. Halterman Jr in 1995; three sisters: Mona Snook, Elnora Sayger, Jean Gundrum; and four Tyler brothers: Ralph, Melvin, Billy and Paul.
A celebration of the life of Clymenia M. Halterman will be at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Thad Stewart will officiate.
Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 – 1:00 on Tuesday in the funeral home. Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Animal Shelter, 1540 Wentzel St., Rochester, IN 46975.
