Jereldene Fuller

Jereldene Fuller, age 79, a resident of Portland, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland.

Jereldene was born September 16, 1945 in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Louis and Lela (Bollenbacher) Myers.  She worked at Burger Chef and Ft. Recovery Industries for many years. Jereldene was a member of the Portland Moose Lodge and VFW.

Survivors include:

Her children:  Janet Rife (husband Chuck) – Chapmanville, WV

Jeannie Loper (husband Jeremy) – Portland, Indiana

Her siblings:  Joyce Reed (husband John) – Ft. Wayne, IN

Helen Kreider – Ft. Recovery, Ohio

Judy Muhlenkamp (husband Ted) – Coldwater, Ohio

Peg Schoen (husband Dan) – Celina, Ohio

Deb Bonifas – Ft. Recovery, Ohio

Kenny Myers – Ft. Recovery, Ohio

8 grandchildren:  Nikeya Riferson, Kailey Lavender, Justin Rife, Darric Rife, Donavon Bentz, Aundraya Shrack, Geneva Bentz, and Jeremiah Loper.

14 great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by a son, Jesse “Joe” Bentz.

Visitation will be held on Thursday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.  Pastor Phill Jellison will officiate and burial will follow at Green Park Cemetery in Portland.

Memorials may be directed towards the family in care of Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home.