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 sister, Margaret (Mike) Zartman-Schnoover; nieces & nephews, Vickie (Chris) Rhoades, Wendy (Rick Stutz) Sauder, Kammie Hunter, Derek Sauder, Barry Sauder, Scottie Sauder, Parker Radike, Maya Radike and Malea Radike; 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 & nephews, Robert Tad Sauder and Preston Radike.

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

FLOWERS AND OTHER TRIBUTES MAY BE DELIVERED MONDAY, 9 AM TO 5 AM OR TUESDAY, 9 AM TO 2 PM TO THE PAYNE FUNERAL HOME.