Lyra J. Auffart, age 74, of Jasper

Lyra was born in Huntingburg, Indiana, on May 10, 1950, to Clarence and Marie (Jarboe) Bueltel She married Joe Auffart in 1972 in St. Henry Catholic Church.   She was a 1968 graduate from Holland High School. She had an unbelievable work ethic. She worked at various companies and retired from C.E.D. in Jasper. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Lyra enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling, and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved giving, repurposing, and donating to her family and local charities. 

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Joe Auffart, Jasper; Jill (Ryan) Cooper, Huntingburg; Adam (Nina) Auffart, Jasper; three grandchildren: Masen Cooper and fiancé Hannah Schepers, Jaelyn Cooper and companion Ty McCory, Lilly Auffart, five sisters: Linda (Stan) Sermersheim, Doris (Chris) Horn, Karen (Louie) Kern, Paula (Kevin) Lamey, Lisa (Ron) Prior, four brothers: Jerry (Lynn) Bueltel, Dave (Georgette) Bueltel, Jeff Bueltel and Carla Lechner, and Brad Bueltel.