Sally J. Bettiker 1936-2025

CHAMPION — Sally J. Bettiker, 88, passed away Sunday afternoon, Aug. 31, 2025, at Windsor House at Champion, after a short illness.
Sally was born Sept. 24, 1936, in Ecorse, Michigan, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Marjorie Cracraft Parks.
She was a 1954 graduate of Cortland High School and married Thomas Bettiker on Dec. 4, 1954, and began their family together.
She was a Republican committee woman and poll worker for over 20 years. She was a grower and designer of flowers at Bettiker’s Farm. She enjoyed sharing her flowers and sending cards to her neighbors and friends.
She was an active member of Fowler United Methodist Church, where she designed their floral arrangements.
Sally will be deeply missed by her loving children, Tami Sernulka and Thomas (Nikki) Bettiker Jr.; grandchildren, Amanda (Denise) Sernulka-George, Allison Sernulka, Travis (Bri) Sernulka, Isaiah Damron and Zach (Hailey) Bettiker; great-grandchildren, Eythan and Addyson Sernulka-George, Rae Luna, Ash David and Eli Thomas Sernulka and Charlotte Elaine Bettiker; and brother-in-law, Kimber Bettiker.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Thomas Bettiker Sr., and brothers, Dale and Kenneth Parks
A private service will take place and burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Bazetta Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Fowler Fire Department or Fowler United Methodist Church in Sally’s memory.
Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com.
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