Jun 22, 2017

Eshleman, former Ohio Fruit Growers Association president, dies

Elizabeth “Betty” Eshleman, age 68, of Clyde, Ohio, died Monday, June 19, at her residence. She was born July 20, 1948, in Fremont. Eshleman is the daughter of the late Carl and Marian (Fisher) Dumminger.

Eshleman was a 1966 graduate of Fremont St. Joseph’s High School. Following graduation she became an LPN graduating from Sandusky School of Practical Nursing in 1967 and owner and manager of Eshleman Fruit Farm, Clyde.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church; Clyde Career Women; Farm Bureau, where she was the first women president; Campfire Girls; Ohio Fruit Growers Association; and was a member of the 1967 class of Fremont St. Joseph’s School.

She is survived by her husband Richard Eshleman whom she married Aug. 9, 1969, at St. Joseph’s in Fremont., sons; Edward (Karla) Eshleman of Monroe, MI, Jeffrey (Laura) Eshleman of Clyde, daughter; Carla Williams of Clyde, grandchildren; Kaitlin Williams, Ryan Williams, Carson Eshleman, Jayce Eshleman, Oliva Eshleman, Zach Smith, and her brother; James (LouAnn) Dumminger of Farmville, Virginia.

Arrangements are by Foos Funeral Home and Cremation Service.