Jane Ellen Brautigam

Jane Ellen Brautigam, age 79 of Sidney, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 9:50 PM at Wilson Health. Jane was born on January 13, 1943 in Piqua and was the daughter of Kenneth and Mary Grace(Evans) Knoop who preceded her in death.    

Jane is survived by her loving family, husband who she married on June 20, 1964, Bernard Brautigam, her sons Mitchell (Lisa) Brautigam, Samuel (Katherine) Brautigam, Joshua (Tricia) Brautigam and Andrew (Angela) Brautigam, 10 grandchildren Emily(fiancé Nathan Turner), Lukas, Nicholas, Benjamin, Andrew, Lillian, Jonah, Aaron, Grant, and Aiden, sisters Lois (Bill) Heintz, Donna Sue (John) Griewe, and Linda (Doug) Hague, and several nieces and nephews.

Jane was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She supported Bernie on the farm, raised four boys, and guided 10 grandchildren to adulthood. She was a hard worker, constantly on the move, and always had a project.  Jane managed the family shorthorn herd and showed them at the county, state, and national competitions. In 1988, her heifer won Reserve Champion at the North American Livestock Exposition. She was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for the Shorthorn Breed in 2019.  Jane also loved decorating the family home, collecting antiques, and was a superb cook. She was a member of the local garden club and was an Eastern Star. Jane was a graduate of Ohio Northern University and taught at Lowell Elementary School from 1964-1966. She was also a former member of the Fairlawn Local School Board. 

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 1:00 PM at Cromes-Edwards Funeral Home with Pastor John Leighty officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial to follow at Cedar Point Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jane’s memory to the Greenview United Church of Christ in Plattsville. 

Condolences may be expressed to Jane’s family at www.cromefh.com

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