Civila Caroline (Olrich) Bernholtz

Civila Caroline Bernholtz passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on August 16, 2017.  Civila was born July 6th, 1922 in a farmhouse, to Arthur and Alta (Davis) Olrich of Ottawa Lake, MI.

Civila attended Blissfield High School.  In her youth, she loved roller skating.  She was married to William Bernholtz, until his passing in 1975. 

Civila is survived by her loving children; Carolyn (Wayne) Goetz, Bill Bernholtz, Jr., Shelley (Larry) Schwartz, and Roxann (Zack Kaczala) Peckham, grandchildren; Scott (Marie) Goetz, Todd Goetz, Brent (Patty) Goetz, Troy (Michelle) Goetz, Heather (Chris) Ulery, Sara (Jason) Vida, Brooklyn Hoyt, Graham Peckham, 12 great grandchildren,  and sister Loretta Bruce.  She is preceded in death by sisters; Hilda Pattison, Leatha Jacobs, and brothers; Myrel Olrich and Donald Olrich. 

The family would like to thank Tracy H. and Hospice of Northwest Ohio staff for their loving care. 

Private arrangements were entrusted to Reeb Funeral Home, Sylvania, OH. 

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.reebfuneralhome.com