Sybilla "Billie" L. Hertenstein, age 82, of Holly, and formerly of St. Mary's in Ohio and various  Air Force bases, passed away on October 2, 2018 under hospice care at Huron County Medical Care Facility in Bad Axe, Michigan.

She was born on March 7, 1936 in New Lenox, Illinois to the late Paul and Lucille (Vogel) Beck.

On November 24, 1955, she married the love of her life, Darell D. Hertenstein at the Chanute Air Force base in Rantoul, Illinois.

Billie was a devoted Air Force wife and loving mother.   She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Mary's, Ohio.   She was a member of the New Century Corral and ran the opera society.   Her hobbies included: quilting, singing, teaching music for many years, tending to her flower gardens, golfing, bowling, and cooking.

Billie is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Darell D. Hertenstein Sr. of Holly; nine children: Debra (Ronald) Essenmacher of Bad Axe,  Darell Jr. (Kelly) Hertenstein of Little Rock, Arkansas, Kurtis (Patricia) Hertenstein of Indianapolis, Indiana, Mark (Laura) Hertenstein of Columbus, Ohio, Michael (Sheryl) Hertenstein of Celina, Ohio, Thomas (Karen) Hertenstein of Mobil, Alabama, Ted Hertenstein of St. Mary's, Ohio, Scott Hertenstein of Troy, Ohio and Ursula Hertenstein of Lansing;  22 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her siblings: Philip (Mary) Beck of California, John (Sherry) Beck and Barton (Darlene) Beck, all from Ohio, Cheryl (Leonard) Wither of Georgia and Becky (Rick) Padon of California; brother-in-law, Tony Polpoli and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her grandson, Luke Hertenstein and her sister, Joan Polpoli.

Per Billie's wishes, cremation has taken place at Sunset Valley Crematory in Bay City, Michigan.   Cremation burial will take place at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan at a later date.

Memorials may be offered to the Alzheimer's Association (https://www.alz.org)

Condolences can be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com