Bette Oehlschlagel It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bette Oehlschlagel, who entered into eternal rest on April 15, 2024, in Reading, Massachusetts. Born on November 19, 1940, in Boston, Massachusetts, Bette was a cherished member of her community and a beacon of joy to all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Bette, often fondly referred to as “Bette-O,” was distinguished by her radiant personality, her delightful sense of humor, and her consistently gracious demeanor. She was a woman of style, effortlessly elegant, and bore a striking resemblance to the iconic Jackie O.

After a fulfilling career as a hairdresser and retail sales manager, Bette retired to the Cape with her beloved husband and High School sweetheart, William “Bill” Oehlschlagel. In her leisure, she found pleasure in painting, immersing herself in audio books, and sharing meals with her adored family. Bette was a devout parishioner at St. William’s Church in Tewksbury, where she dedicated her time to making crafts, engaging in exercise, participating in bingo, reciting the rosary, and worshipping in Mass.

Bette leaves behind her devoted children, Michelle Pfeifer and Michael DeRosa; her esteemed son-in-law, Joseph Pfeifer; and her treasured grandchildren, Brittany and Matthew Pfeifer, Aiko, Nanami, and Erika Kohama; as well as her precious great-grandchildren, Rio and Emma Kohama. Her memory will be lovingly preserved by her siblings, Kathleen Iovanni, Lisa Flynn, Frances McLaughlin, and Warren Horgan. She’s laid to rest with her late husband, William Oehlschlagel.

A solemn Mass to honor Bette’s memory will be celebrated on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Corpus Christi Parish, located at 324 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd, East Sandwich, MA. This will be followed by a graveside service at 12:45 p.m. at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne, MA.