Martha Jane Bringman

Martha Jane Bringman, lifelong resident of Upper Sandusky, died Friday, August 2, 2013 at Wyandot Memorial Hospital, Upper Sandusky, surrounded by her family. She was 98. Born Nov. 11, 1914 in Wyandot County she was the only daughter of Harry & Grace (Bowers) Bardon. She married Wallace P. Bringman on April 28, 1937 in Tipp City, Ohio. Mr. Bringman died in 1966. Mrs. Bringman is survived by three children, Susan (William) Rachford, Alexandria, KY; William Bringman, Fredericktown, OH; and Elizabeth Bringman, Delaware, OH; two grandchildren, Allison (Derek) Short, Ft. Thomas, KY; and Craig Bringman, Sunbury, OH; two great-grandchildren, Taylor & Parker Short. She is preceded in death by two brothers, Richard & Thomas Bardon. Mrs. Bringman was a 1932 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School. After high school and prior to her marriage she worked at the U.S. Commission Company. She then joined the Bringman and Company Funeral Home for 29 years while raising a family. In 1966 she was employed with the Wyandot County Home Health Agency and then in 1968 was employed with the United Church Homes central office at Fairhaven, Upper Sandusky until her retirement in 1983. She was a 85 year member of John Stewart United Methodist Church, Upper Sandusky, where over the years she was involved with the Welcome Couples Sunday School, Grace Davis Myrta Moody Ladies Circle Group, Ladies Bible Study and the Prayer Chain. She was a charter member of the Alpha Chapter USANDO Literary Club, and of the Chapter BP, P.E.O., both of Upper Sandusky and a 75 year member of the Warpole Chapter – Order of the Eastern Star. All of which she held various positions of responsibility. An avid Bridge card player of an Upper Sandusky ladies group, Mrs. Bringman also enjoyed reading, traveling with family and socializing with friends. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tues Aug 6, 2013 at Bringman Clark Funeral Home with Rev Brian Arnold officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Hill cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4-7p.m. Monday Aug 5, 2013 at the Bringman Clark Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to John Stewart United Methodist Church, Upper Sandusky Community Library, Wyandot County EMS, or the American Cancer Society in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 East Wyandot Ave Upper Sandusky, OH 43351.

Martha Jane Bringman

November 11, 1914 - August 2, 2013