Elizabeth R. “Betty” Schnepp, 89, Columbia City, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her home. Born Dec. 24, 1930, in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Doyle and Audra (DeWitt) Battershell.

Betty is survived by her children, James “Jim” (Gloria) Schnepp of Fort Wayne, Cindy (Denny) Platt of Columbia City, Carol (Jeff) Breeding of Huntington, and Jenny Hartman of Columbia City; brothers, Wayne (Sharon) Battershell, Richard (Linda) Battershell and Lynn (Linda) Battershell; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Schnepp in 2012; sister, Donna Mae Battershell; son-in-law, Brad Hartman; and great-grandchildren, Brayden Silverstre and Caroline Hartman.

A private family service will take place. Arrangements with DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City. Betty will be laid to rest beside her husband at South Park Annex Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given in memory to Collamer Church of God.