Bernice Opal Agler

Bernice Opal Agler, 104, of Van Wert, died at 12:10 AM on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Hearth and Home in Van Wert.

She was born on August 14, 1907 in Van Wert, to the late OG and Effie (Arnold) Gamble. She was one of eleven children.

On July 18, 1923, she married William B. Agler. He died April 14, 1998 before the couple would celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary.

A devout Christian woman and prayer warrior, she taught Adult Sunday School classes at Wesley United Methodist Church, teaching and working with the youth, sang in a woman's quartet and filled in for ministers in Van Wert County area churches. In later years, she attended First Friends Church. Her mission in life was leading people to God. As she aged, she learned that it's not what's in your heart that counts but the love in your heart. The reason for her longevity she credits to God.

Survivors include: a son, Stan Agler of Van Wert; 8 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters; a daughter, Velora May Brown of Lima and a son, Branson "Hank" Agler of Shelbyville, IN.

Friends may call from 4:00 - 8:00 pm on Friday, May 4, 2012 at Brickner Funeral Home.

Services will begin at 10:30 AM Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert with Rev. Paul Miller officiating. There will be an hour of viewing prior to services. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Gideons.