Bette Oesterreich

BETTE M. OESTERREICH STERLING - Bette M. Oesterreich, 91, died Friday, December 7, 2012 at Serenity Hospice & Home in Oregon. Bette was born May 24, 1921 in Saint Paul, MN, the daughter of Lester and Melba (Hill) Hilgardner. She married Lester M. Oesterreich on November 26, 1942 in South St. Paul, MN. He preceded her in death on December 4, 2010. Bette was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sterling. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara (Steven) King, of Sterling; one son, Leslie (Pat) Oesterreich, of Rescue, CA; one sister, Karen (Robert) Thomas, of Midland, MI; ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one sister; and two brothers. Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. Arrangements were made by Schilling Funeral Home, Sterling. A memorial has been established to Serenity Home & Hospice in Oregon. Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.