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Betty Jean Sprecher, 89, of Bismarck, North Dakota, formerly of Mott, passed away peacefully and returned to her heavenly home on June 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. MT on June 14 at Evanson Jensen Funeral Home in Elgin. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. MT on June 15 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Leipzig. Pastor John Amundson will officiate, with burial to follow at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in New Leipzig. A time of fellowship and a meal will be served afterward at the New Leipzig Community Center.

Betty was born on April 24, 1937, to Arthur and Martha (Harsch) Fuchs. She grew up on a farm northwest of New Leipzig. During her high school years, Betty enjoyed her studies, spending time with friends, and being involved in school activities, including being selected as a prom candidate.

On February 4, 1956, Betty married Victor Sprecher at First Lutheran Church in Moorhead, Minnesota. Betty attended Concordia College in Moorhead for one year before returning to Mott, where she and Victor made their home for 36 years while raising their three daughters, Sherry, Sheila, and Shelly. Following Victor's retirement from farming, they moved to Bismarck, where they lived for the past 28 years.

Betty cherished time with family and friends, but especially loved traveling with Victor.  Together, they spent winters in the South and enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and around the world during their marriage. In her spare time, Betty enjoyed gardening, cooking, and bowling.

Faith and church life were very important to Betty. She faithfully served her church community by playing the organ for many years at the North Church near New Leipzig.  She was also active in Women of the Church and helped teach Sunday school.

Betty was deeply proud of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was known for her caring nature and perfectionism in everything she did. Betty will be remembered for her love, devotion, and unwavering dedication to her family and faith. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Betty is survived by her three daughters, Sherry (Virgil) Meier, Mott ND, Sheila Tietz, Bismarck ND, Shelly (Tony) Olson Gillette, WY. Betty's 7 grandchildren, Brittany (Peter) Reis, Shantel Meier, Seth Meier, Eric (Janny) Tietz, Beth (Tyler) Morrison, Brandon Wyckoff, Cody Wyckoff. Betty's 9 great grandchildren Peter, Adlyn, Olivia, and Everett Reis, Edith and Crosby Morrison, Zoe and Journey Wyckoff and Faith Wyckoff. Betty is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Victor, her parents Arthur and Martha Fuchs and her brother Clayton Fuchs.