HUNTINGTON – Bernadine Marie Ellet Ault, 84, Huntington, formerly of South Whitley, passed away at 12:54 p.m. March 28, 2016, surrounded by her family, friends and loving husband at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. She was born May 28, 1931, to Herman and Mary Schaefer Stoltz, who preceded her in death. Her first marriage was to Walter Max Ellet, who preceded her in death Aug. 9, 1982. Her second marriage on Dec. 27, 1987, was to Larry Ault, who survives in Huntington. Early in her life, she was employed at the McGuire’s Restaurant. Later she was employed at Triad-Utrad, from where she retired. She was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Huntington, and the Rosary Sodality. She was a member of Warsaw Chapter of the Goldwing Association, and also a member of the Twin Bridges Square Dance Club in Huntington and the Indiana Square Dance Callers and Cuers Association. She and her husband Larry shared the love of motorcycle riding and square dancing together. Surviving are two sons, Steve (and spouse Christine) Ellet, LaQuinta, Calif., and Daryl (and spouse Julie) Ellet, South Bend; 10 daughters: Bernadette DeVine, Duggar; Nancy (and spouse James) Vogel, Peoria, Ariz.; Maxine (and spouse Randy) Decker, Andrews; Theresa Estep, South Whitley; Debra (and spouse Jack) Abbott and Darlene Johns, all of Huntington; Judy (and spouse Dave) Westness, Pierceton; Lori Patrick, Lexington, Ky.; Krista (and spouse Chip) Ames, Houghton Lake, Mich.; and Sherry (and Laurel Pocock) Feltner, Angola; one sister, Rosanna Satterthwaite, Peru; 39 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Andrew Stoltz, James Stoltz and Raymond Stoltz, and three sisters: Frances Springer, Merita Homier and Phyllis Winkler; and one granddaughter. Recitation of the Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, Huntington. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Huntington, with Father Ron Reider, OFM Cap, presiding. Burial will be at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Huntington. Calling will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials to SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church or donors choice in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington. Condolences via www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com
