Betty A. Ault, age 87, of Wayne, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at the Willows in Bowling Green. She was born on August 26, 1938, in Essexville, MI to the late Martin Ray & Lottie (Ollom) Tyson. Betty married Donald G. Ault on February 26, 1956, in Auburn, IN, and he preceded her in passing on January 17, 2015. Betty Ault, a woman known for her creativity, adventurous spirit, and deep love for her family, passed away leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories.
Surviving Betty are her children, Dan (Valerie Peters) Ault of Bethlehem, PA, Bonnie (Rod) Burris of Pemberville, Brenda (Bill) Punches of Bowling Green, Barbara (Jeff) Wolford of Port Richey, FL; brother, Robert (Lucille) Tyson of Risingsun; sisters, Delores Weiker of Wayne, Linda Rife of Fostoria; sister-in-law, Elva Ault of Perrysburg; grandchildren, Shannon (Kim), Tasha (Andrew), Wesley, Chad, Kathryn (Tim), Karen (Sarah), Heather (Zach); Great-Grandchildren, Brooklyn, Dylan, Owen, Addy, Dezzy, Crew, Avery, Elle, Eli; and Great-Great-Grandchildren, Samuel and Amelia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin & Lottie; loving husband, Don; brothers, Howard, Clarence Sr, Ray Jr. “Dude”, Ronald, Boyd; sisters, Virginia Sager, Norma Ault, and great-great-granddaughter, Jordan.
A proud 1956 graduate of Montgomery Local High School, Betty dedicated 32 years of her career as the first female set-up/operations at the former Bendix Autolite in Fostoria. Her strong work ethic and commitment were a testament to her character.
Betty found joy in the simple and meaningful things in life. She was incredibly talented with her hands, spending countless hours sewing, crocheting, and painting ceramics. She also had an impressive spoon collection and a special fondness for owls—collecting anything and everything adorned with them. In quieter moments, she enjoyed watching game shows and working on puzzles.
In her younger years, Betty had a passion for basketball, not only playing the game but also giving back as a referee. She and her husband shared a love for bowling, participating in leagues together, where Betty proudly earned trophies along the way.
Betty and her husband built a life filled with adventure. They loved traveling, boating, and camping, often bringing their children along to create lasting family memories. Betty’s adventurous side shined through as she rode her own motorcycle, and together they enjoyed many memorable motorcycle trips. Above all, Betty will be remembered for her love of family, her creativity, her sense of fun, and the many ways she made life special for those around her.
Her legacy lives on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Friends will be received on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 AM – 12 PM at Barndt Funeral Home in Wayne, Ohio, where a Celebration of Life Service will begin on Saturday at 12 PM with Chaplain Tom officiating. Burial will be at Graham Cemetery near Wayne. Memorial donations may be made to Heartland Hospice or Furever Sunny Animal Sanctuary. Online condolences can be sent to Betty’s family at www.barndtfuneralhome.org.
