Bernita Harvey

Bernita J. Harvey, 90, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest Assisted Living  in Decatur. She was born Nov. 13, 1932, in Adams County to Fred and Adela (Bohnke) Thieme, Jr. She was married Feb. 1, 1953, to Robert E. Harvey.
She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur. She was a homemaker and worked at Central Soya and Central Soya Bag Service (now BUNGE) in the office. She was also employed at German Fire Mutual Insurance Company. She was a devoted and faithful wife, mother and grandmother to her family.
She is survived by her two sons, Chris (Marilyn) Harvey; and Keith A. (Debbie) Harvey, both of Decatur; daughter, Judy A. (Philip) Olson of Snohomish, Washington; brother, James Thieme of Decatur; brother-in-law, Ray Graft of Hoagland; and seven grandchildren, Lauren (Melvin) Susanto; Hannah (Victor) Landeros; Joel Harvey; Kristen Harvey; Lucas Harvey; Kelli Olson; and Connor Olson.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on April 11, 2000; three sisters, Lois Graft; Dorothy Graft; and Evelyn Aumann; and brother, Delmer Thieme.
Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 27 from 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral service Saturday, Jan. 28 at Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur. Officiating will be Pastor James Voorman and Pastor Zach Oedewaldt. Burial will be at Decatur Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur or the donor’s choice.
Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the online guest book, visit www.zwickjahn.com.