Evelyn L. DeMotte

Evelyn L. (Engle) DeMotte, age 95, of Lewisburg, Ohio died on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Born on August 4, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Roy G. & Orpha (Diehl) Engle. Evelyn graduated in 1946 from Monroe High School and attended North Manchester College in Indiana. She married Doyle D. DeMotte on August 23, 1947. She was a kindergarten helper at Lewisburg Schools and worked for NCR Food Service. Evelyn served on the Preble County Election Board. Member of the Lewisburg United Methodist Church in Lewisburg, Ohio where she sang in the church choir and taught Sunday school. Evelyn enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, quilting and gardening.

Preceded by her husband of 61 years, Doyle D. DeMotte in 2009; sister, Esther Hans in 2021.

Survived by her sons & daughters-in-law, Donald & Brenda DeMotte of Oregonia, Ohio and Alan L. & Sheila DeMotte of Lewisburg, Ohio; daughter, Janet DeMotte and special friend, Rhonda Longfellow both of Brookville, Ohio; sister & brother-in-law, Deloris & Keith Eby of Fairfield, Ohio; five grandchildren, Rachel & Bill Davidson, John & Angie DeMotte, James & Andrea Smith, Rhonda Van Tuyl and Cathlene DeMotte; seven great grandchildren, Eli & Aurora Davidson, Rhea DeMotte Long, Regan & Charles Schmidt, Connor Van Tuyl, Easton Lawson, Justin & Ashlee Smith and Nina Smith; two great great grandchildren, Emilia Long, Nolan Lawson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 P.M., Friday, August 9, 2024 at the United Methodist Church, 3147 US Route 40 East, Lewisburg, Ohio with Rev. Mike Pratt officiating. Interment held at Roselawn Cemetery in Lewisburg, Ohio. Family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Friday at the church. 

Memorial Contributions to the Lewisburg United Methodist Church, 3147 US Route 40 East, Lewisburg, Ohio 45338. Arrangement entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home, Lewisburg, Ohio. Condolences via www.barnesfuneralhome.com