Jeraldine Clester

Jeraldine Clester, 82, of Payne, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Jeri was born in Payne on May 6,1943, a daughter of the late Opal (Bouillon) & Jesse Sauder.

Jeri worked for many years in various roles in manufacturing, and later in life work as a housekeeper for a few different families. Jeri enjoyed watching old western movies and Star Trek reruns. She also had a fondness for cats, most recently her cat, Tiger. In recent years, Jeri found great joy in meeting with her fiends in the nursing home and playing weekly Bingo. Jeri was a strong willed woman, who will be missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by her nieces & nephews, Vickie (Chris) Rhoades, Wendy (Rick Stutz) Sauder, Kammie Hunter, Derek Sauder, Barry Sauder, Scottie Sauder; sister, Margaret Zartman-Schnoover; many great nieces and nephews, & great great nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Wayne Sauder, Kenneth Sauder, & baby brother, David & nephew, Robert Tad Sauder.

Viewing is Tuesday, September 30th from 4-7 PM at Dooley Funeral Home, Payne

Service is Wednesday, October 1st at 10:30 AM with viewing one hour prior, at the funeral home.

She will be laid to rest in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.

Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com.