Bonnie Lou Bragg Dienstberger

Bonnie Lou Bragg Dienstberger, 84, of Van Wert passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 21, 2021, at Van Wert Manor.

She was born on September 16, 1937, in Van Wert to Grover and Louise (Crowe) Stripe Sr., who both preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children, Donald E. (Elaine) Bragg Jr. of Van Wert, Rex (Debbie) Bragg of Jonestown, and Kathy Boaz of Van Wert; eight grandchildren, Jeremy (Cindy) Bragg, Justin (Kristin) Bragg, Jayme (Jeremy) Fox, Misty (Scott) Marshall, Trey (Heather) Bragg, Tremaine Boaz, Terrell (Sasha) Boaz, and Tristan Boaz; and 15 great grandchildren.

Bonnie attended Van Wert High School. She retired from Chrysler Amplex. She was a good swimmer and enjoyed roller skating. Bonnie attended Kingsley United Methodist Church with the Bragg family.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Lou Bragg; a grandson, Joshua Bragg; five brothers, Junior, John, Dick, Robert, and Frank Stripe; and three sisters, Kate Conley, Betty Kline and Louise Browning.

A private graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 27, at Ohio City Woodlawn Cemetery with Pastor Gary Ginter officiating.

Preferred memorials: First United Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Online condolences may be expressed on the Tribute Wall at cowanfuneralhome.com.