Bonnie L. Reidenbach

July 6, 1927 - March 7, 2019

Bonnie L. Reidenbach, 91, of Warren and a longtime Bluffton resident, passed away early Thursday morning, March 7, 2019, at Heritage Pointe in Warren. She was born on July 6, 1927 in Wells County, Indiana to Thomas E. & Goldine (Gossard) Nash and graduated from Petroleum High School. Bonnie earned her national CMA (Certified Medical Assistant) for many years and served on the board and as a past president of the Indiana Certified Medical Assistant organization. Bonnie managed the medical office for Dr. William Gitlin in Bluffton for many years. She was also very instrumental in coordinating the daily operations of the Panos Free Clinic in Bluffton for over 18 years. Her dedicated efforts were recognized when she was inducted into the Dr. Charles Caylor Founder’s Society. This is the highest award given by the Caylor-Nickel Foundation to recognize an outstanding individual who, through her efforts, fostered health care needs in the community. Bonnie was also a founding and active member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Bluffton. Survivors include a brother, Stan (Nancy) Nash of Fort Wayne along with nieces and nephews. Bonnie is preceded in death by her son, Timothy P. Reidenbach in 2012 along with two sisters, Francetta Hess and Mary Ann Holthouse and a brother, Marshall D. Nash. A service to celebrate Bonnie’s life will take place at 11 A.M. on Monday (March 11, 2019) at Calvary Lutheran Church, with Pastor T.J. Lynch officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 9 to 11 A.M. on Monday at the church, prior to the service. Burial will take place at a later date at Fairview Cemetery in Bluffton. Memorials may be made in Bonnie's memory to Calvary Lutheran Church. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.