FAGIN, Alvina J. Fagin (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, – 11 April 2016) Alvina J. Fagin, age 80, of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at the home of her daughter in Newark. She was born on Jan. 5, 1936, in to the late Albert G. and Elaine J. (Kingham) Benzinger. Alvina loved to go to the beach in the Florida Keys, where she and her husband spent much of their time. She was the co-owner of St. Marys Marina along with her husband, Dan. She enjoyed cooking for her family and like her husband enjoyed playing euchre. Mostly she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by a son Bruce (Suzi Sutherland) Fagin of Delaware; a daughter Julie Ann (James) Woodring of Newark; by three grandchildren Jennifer, Jacob and Allyson Woodring; by a great-grandson Nathan Quick; by a brother Samuel (Sandy) Benzinger; by two sisters JoAnn Viox and Cheryl (Kenneth) Roberts; by a brother- in-law Samuel Shumard, and by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister Alice Shumard. A memorial mass for Daniel and Alvina Fagin will be Friday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, 552 Main St., Milford. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice .

FAGIN, Daniel Joseph Fagin (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 1 March 2016) Daniel Joseph Fagin, age 81, of Fairway Drive in Celina, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. He was born on Dec. 5, 1934, in Cincinnati to Harold and Helen (Goggin) Fagin. On Feb. 15, 1958, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Milford, he married Alvina Jane Benzinger, who survives. He is also survived by his son Bruce (Suzi Sutherland) Fagin of Delaware.; his daughter Julie Ann (James Barry) Woodring of Newark; his grandchildren Jennifer, Jacob and Allyson; his great-grandson Nathan; his sisters Nancy Fagin of Cincinnati and Martha Fagin of Covington, KY, and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Lorna Fay and Ruth Frederickson and his brother Thomas Fagin. He was a proud veteran of the Marine Corp. He worked for many years as an independent claims adjuster. He, along with his wife, owned and operated St. Marys Marina from 1985 to 1999. He enjoyed boating and playing cards, especially the game of gin, or euchre with his grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. You may contribute to a charity of your choice in memory of Dan.

FAHNCKE, Bernice Bollenbacher Fahncke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420733) Bernice (Bollenbacher) Fahncke, age 100, formerly of Celina, died on January 2, 2014 in Williamsburg, VA. She was born on June 3, 1913 in Mercer County to Benjamin and Rosa (Trisel) Bollenbacher. On February 17, 1940 she married Herbert C. Fahncke, who died on March 12, 2002. Bernice is survived by two daughters, Rosalie (Charles) Frey, Williamsburg, VA, and Connie (Paul) Thieroff, Ft. Wayne, IN; 2 granddaughters, and a sister, Clara (Ted) Brinkman, Celina. Bernice was preceded in death by her two brothers, Roland Bollenbacher, Harry (Louise) Bollenbacher, and a sister, Martha (Glenn) Deitsch. Bernice retired from Otis Hospital in June 1977. She was a marvelous cook and loved using her sewing machine. Her home was always warm and welcoming to one and all. Funeral services are pending at this time.

FAHNCKE, Bessie Snyder Fahncke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420830) Bessie (Snyder) Fahncke, age 94, of 533 Fulton St. in Celina, Ohio passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013 at the Laurels of Shane Hill in Rockford, Ohio. She was born on September 02, 1919 in Rockford, Ohio to the late Benjamin and Merlie (Rush) Snyder. On June 15, 1937 she married Norman Edgar Otto Fahncke, who died Nov. 5, 1989. Bessie is survived by her daughters & sons-in-law Donna & William Randall of Auburndale, FL, Reta Schroeder of Celina, Carolyn Glock of Celina, Linda & Frank Pulskamp of Ostrander, Patty & Jeff Johnson of Mendon, 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law Lowell Schroeder, 2 Dec'd grandchildren Corbin HelenJaris, Brad Randall, brothers Verl Snyder, Dee Snyder, Darlene Snyder, Lowell Snyder, sisters Opal Huffman, Arberdeen Fickert, Lena Cook, Lela Felver, Bonita Dietsch, and her twin sister Jessie Sapp. Bessie graduated with the class of 1937 from Rockford High School, shortly after graduating she worked at the Rockford Canning Factory. Then she worked at Goodyear in St. Marys for 25 years until she retired in 1981. Bessie was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Celina, a member of the Ladies Aid at the church & a Faithful member of the Woman's Group at Church. She was a member of The Celina Eastern Star #91 and active with the Celina Council on Aging. Funeral services will be Monday Oct. 14, 2013 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Celina. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home has been entrusted with the services. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.

FAHNCKE, Ida B. Fahncke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 10 January 2014) Ida Bernice (Bollenbacher) Fahncke, age 100, formerly of Celina, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014, in Williamsburg, VA. She was born on June 3, 1913, in Mercer County to Benjamin and Rosa (Trisel) Bollenbacher. On Feb. 17, 1940, she married Herbert C. Fahncke, who died on March 12, 2002. Bernice is survived by two daughters, Rosalie (Charles) Frey of Williamsburg, VA; and Connie (Paul) Thieroff of Fort Wayne, IN; two granddaughters and a sister. Bernice was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be Monday at St. John Lutheran Church in Celina. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church in Celina.

FAHNCKE, Martin J. Fahncke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 25 August 2020) Martin J. Fahncke, age 101, died on Monday, Aug. 24 at Otterbein - St. Marys. Martin was born to Otto M. and Eda (Kable) Fahncke on Nov. 6, 1918 in Liberty Township of Mercer County. On Nov. 11, 1944, he married the love of his life, Helen L. Sielschott, who preceded him in death. They had two daughters: Sharon M. Stonerock and Barbara A. Baker (Duane) who survive along with three grandsons and their families: Aaron (Laura) Stonerock, Sean (Sarah) Baker and Brian Baker (Lorie Calico); his great-grandchildren: Cameron, Nathan, Simon, Amelia, Maria and Brendan Stonerock, James, Katherine and Eloise Baker and Noah, Parker and Clara Calico; and sisters Marcella Werner and Celesta Howell; 2 sisters-in-law, many cousins, nieces, nephews and their children. Brothers and sisters who preceded him in death are: Lauretta Felver, Luther Fahncke, Kenneth Fahncke, Anna Brandt, Richard Fahncke and Wanda Fahncke. Martin served in World War II as an Army engineer, including 28 months of service in the Aleutian Islands. He was honorably discharged in October 1945 after the war ended. He returned to Celina where he worked for Heckler Hardware and Electric. The electric division became a separate business of which he was a co-owner. He worked as an electrician for 36 years until his retirement. Martin was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church, Celina (Purple Door Church) after returning from the Army and became a very active member. He taught junior high Sunday School for 19 years and enjoyed helping to keep the physical building in good working order. He also served on the Vestry and Evangelism committee. After Martin retired, he continued using his electrical and carpentry skills working with the St. John Builders on local projects and church camps. He was also known among area church dartball players for being able to hit singles reliably. Martin chose to move to independent living at Otterbein - St. Marys in 2009, but that didn't mean he stopped volunteering at church even as he began volunteering in his new community. He began helping with landscaping and woodworking projects. Later he became known as a "cut up" for cutting over 100,000 squares of fabric for the My Very Own Blanket project at Otterbein. He was named Volunteer of the Year in 2016. When friends and family gathered on Martin's 100th birthday, many of his woodworking projects were on display. It was a wonderful occasion to celebrate a man who has brightened the lives of many. All who knew Martin will miss his warmth, love and humor. Because of the recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health experts, and the prevalence of COVID in the area, the service will be limited to the immediate family only. There will not be a visitation. The family expresses their appreciation for your understanding. Arrangements are in the care of the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina. Private graveside services will be held in the North Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, 1100 N. Main St. Celina; State of the Heart Hospice at 1350 N. Broadway Greenville or Wernle Youth & Family Treatment, Center 2000 Wernle Rd., Richmond, IN 47374.

FAHNCKE, Paul Fahncke (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Paul Fahncke, 98, formerly of 1320 Frahm Pike, Celina, died Oct. 2, 2007 at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. He was born Aug. 7, 1909 in Liberty Township, to John and Louise Gertz Fahncke. On Oct. 12, 1940, he married Della Ruth Rutledge, who died Jan. 25, 1957. On April 12, 1958, he married Margaret M. Smith, who died Aug. 23, 1995. Surviving are 3 sons, John (Jerine), of Willshire, Joseph (Karen), of Rockford, and Charles (Debra), of Sylvania; 1 daughter, Sara (James) Patton, of Belle Center; and 8 grandchildren. Deceased are four brothers, Henry, Otto, Hugo and Carl; three sisters, Anna Bollenbacher, Emma Brehm and Martha Bollenbacher. He was a farmer in Liberty Township and had worked at General Electric, Decatur, IN. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Liberty Township, where he served various leadership roles and fellowship activities, such as Sunday school superintendent, church elder and trustee. He served as district supervisor of the Mercer County Soil & Water Conservation District and was on the board of the Mercer County Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Services are Saturday at the church. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Contributions can be made to the church or Mercer County Society for Crippled Children and Adults.

FAHNCKE, Richard C. Fahncke (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 25 May 2014) Richard C. “Dick” Fahncke, age 86, of Wapakoneta died Sunday, May 25, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on January 25, 1928 in Celina, OH to Otto Martin Fahncke & Eda Christine Kable who preceded him in death. On September 2, 1950 he married Rosalyn (Rosie) M. Uppenkamp, and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include 7 children Keith (Diane) Fahncke and Ronald (Therese) Fahncke both of Wapakoneta, Bob (Jayne) Fahncke of Miamisburg, Larry (Lisa) Fahncke also of Wapakoneta, Lisa (Steve) Merkle of London, OH, Kathy Fahncke of Indianapolis, IN, and Amy (David) Schlenker of Wapakoneta; 17 grandchildren, Justin (Wendi), Trent (Brandi), and Nathan Fahncke, Adam and Seth Fahncke, Ryan (Jessica), B.J. (Rachael), and Brittany Fahncke, Shannon and Kyle Merkle, Bailey Williams and Kalia, Kurt, Caleb, Zachary, Heidi and Zoey Schlenker; 5 step-grandchildren Summer Schlosser, Haley (Rodney) Siebeneck, Adam (Jill) Turner, Sarah Stechman and Danielle Meier, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 brother Martin Fahncke, and 3 sisters Anna Brandt, Celesta Howell and Marcella Werner. He was preceded in death by a daughter Cindy K. Fahncke, a great-grandson, Cooper James Fahncke, two brothers, Kenneth and Luther and two sisters, Lauretta and Wanda. Dick was a member of the U.S. Army during post WWII stationed in Japan under General MacArthur. He retired from Excello after 25 years of service. He was a lifelong farmer who enjoyed time spent working in the fields driving the combine and or tractor. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed woodworking as a master carver. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family at gatherings. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled Thursday May 29, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at the church cemetery with military rites performed by the V.F.W. Post #8445. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to Farmers Feeding the World or to the St. Joseph Renovation Fund.

FAHNCKE, Rosalyn M. Fahncke (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 15 March 2018) Rosalyn M. “Rosie” Fahncke, age 84, of Wapakoneta died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Otterbein, Cridersville. She was born on July 8, 1933 in Sidney, OH to Leo & Catherina (Heyne) Uppenkamp who preceded her in death. On September 2, 1950 she married Richard C. Fahncke and he passed away on May 25, 2014. Survivors include seven children; Keith (Diane) Fahncke and Ronald (Therese) Fahncke both of Wapakoneta, Bob (Jayne) Fahncke of Miamisburg, Larry (Lisa) Fahncke also of Wapakoneta, Lisa (Steve) Merkle of London, Ohio, Kathy (Scot) Poppe of Canton, and Amy (David) Schlenker of Wapakoneta; 17 grandchildren, Justin (Wendi), Trent (Brandi), and Nathan Fahncke, Adam (Anne) Fahncke and Seth (Ashleigh Horton) Fahncke, Ryan (Jessica) Fahncke, B.J. (Rachael) Fahncke, and Brittany (Reid) Bowles, Shannon and Kyle Merkle, Bailey Williams and Kalia, Kurt, Caleb, Zachary, Heidi and Zoey Schlenker; five step-grandchildren Summer (Mark) Shafer, Haley (Rodney) Siebeneck, Adam (Jill) Turner, Sarah (Jason) Spraley and Danielle Meier; 22 great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward (Janet) Uppenkamp; and two sisters, Barbara Williams and Karen Brandehoff. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy K. Fahncke; a great- grandson, Cooper James Fahncke; and a brother, Paul Uppenkamp. Rosie was a farm wife and retired from St. Rita’s Medical Center as a medical records receptionist. She had also worked at Pantry Pride in Wapakoneta. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed collecting Precious Moments, camping and spending the winter months in Florida. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday March 20, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at the church cemetery Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed the St. Joseph Renovation Fund.

FAHNCKE, Wanda Neva Fahncke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420746) Wanda Neva Fahncke, age 83, of Maplewood of Shane's Village Rockford, passed away Tuesday Nov. 19, 2013 at the Laurel's of Shane Hill, Rockford. She was born on Dec. 24, 1929 to the late Otto and Eda (Kable) Fahncke. Survivors include her brothers & sister-in-law Martin Fahncke of St. Marys, Richard & Rosie Fahncke of Wapakoneta, sisters & brothers-in-law Anna & Herbert Brandt of Rockford, Marcella Werner of Greenville, PA, Celesta Howell of Columbia City, IN, and several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers & sisters-in-law Kenneth & Gene Fahncke, an infant brother Luther Fahncke, Helen Fahncke, sister Lauretta Brooks and her brother-in-law Lisle Howell. Wanda was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Liberty Township, Rockford. She enjoyed attending Cheryl Ann Programs, Celina. She was an active member of the St. John Lutheran Church Quilting Circle and Senior Citizens of Celina. She enjoyed playing bingo and creating a variety of needle crafts. Funeral services will be Saturday Nov. 23, 2013 at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Liberty Township. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina has been entrusted with the services. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Home Health and Hospice 230 W. Main St. Coldwater, Ohio 45828 or to the Cheryl Ann Programs 4980 Mud Pike Celina, Ohio 45822.

FAILOR, Frank R. Failor (Abstracted from the Lima News, Jan 2, 1943) Frank R. Failor, age 62, of 1122 St. Johns Avenue, died Friday in Memorial Hospital. Final rites will be at the Lewis Chapel. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery East of Lima. The body will remain at the Bellefontaine Avenue funeral home. He is survived by his wife. Hannah: three sons, Allen County Recorder; W. F. Failor of Route 2; Dr. H. F. Failor of 206 S. West Street; R. E. Failor of Route 6; a sister, Mrs. Louise Ridenour of Route 2, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

FAIR, Debbie Fair (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 August 2015) Debbie Fair, age 59, of Celina, died Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, at home. She was born on Dec. 8, 1955, in Celina to the late Babe and Tressie (Toler) Morgan. On Aug. 24, 1984, she married George Fair, who died Sept. 30, 1988. Survivors include her two sons and daughters-in-law Jordan (Brittany) Fair of Indianapolis, IN, and Joshua (Valorie) Bachar of Woodbridge, VA; her daughter and son-in-law Jessica (Ryan) Hathorn of Virginia Beach, VA; by 4 grandchildren and 3 sisters and brothers-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her two brothers and her brother-in-law. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens Cemetery in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made State of the Heart Hospice.

FAIR, John W. Fair (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 25 November 2009) John W. "Bill" Fair, age 85, of rural Spencerville, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009, in the Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos, where he had been a resident since February 2008, surrounded by his family. He fought a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born Aug. 31, 1924, in Sidney, a son of Thomas Eli and LaDonna Towland Fair, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 5, 1952, he married Dolores A. Adams, who survives. He is also survived by 4 children, Dale (Karen) Fair of Elida, Barb (Rick) Swink of Baton Rouge, LA, Jackie (Rob) Lucas of Elida, Susan (Bob) Unger of Spencerville; 12 grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; 2 sisters; and 2 brothers. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sandra; two brothers; and two sisters. He served in the Navy in World War II from 1941 until 1945. Funeral services will be Saturday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery, with military rites conducted by his VFW Post and the Harry J. Reynolds American Legion Post 191 of Spencerville. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer Association.

FAIR, Larry L. Fair (Abstracted from Obituary | Larry L. Fair of Piqua | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Larry L. Fair, age 72, of Piqua, died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at his home. He was born August 17, 1947 in Piqua, to the late Lyle & Madge (Gay) Fair. He married Beth (Byerly) on July 21, 1979, and she survives in Piqua. He is also survived by a daughter, Lauryn & Adam Timmerman of Coldwater; a brother, Jerry & Pat Fair of Lebanon; and a niece Jennifer Fair of Greenville, SC. He was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Piqua and the Coldwater Kiwanis. He started teaching social studies and history at Brookville High School where he also coached football, basketball and track. He then became assistant principal there. After that he became high school principal at Coldwater for 12 years, and continued his administrative career at Paulding high School and retired as superintendent from Versailles High School. Larry was very dedicated to his job and family. He enjoyed following the football team, mowing grass with a cigar and his little dogs. Larry was a faith filled individual, he always gave away free hugs, who was funny with a quick wit and a stubborn streak. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater. Memorials may be made to Miami County Hospice or Cheryl Ann Programs.

FAIRBANKS, Larry R. Fairbanks (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Larry R. Fairbanks, 58, of 2006 Emerald Court, Saint Marys, OH, died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at his residence. Auglaize County Coroner Dr. Thomas Freytag has ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of his death. He was born August 29, 1949, in Chattanooga, TN, the son of Edward and Bernice (Woody) Fairbanks. He married Kathy McCoy on March 29, 1969, in Covington, KY. She survives at the residence. He is also survived by his two children: Julie (Kevin) Quinn of Ringgold, GA; Russ (Kelly) Fairbanks, Jr., of London, OH; by two grandchildren: Savannah and Sydney Quinn; by one brother, Dr. LeBron Fairbanks of Lakeland, FL; a sister, Carolyn Lawson of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents and by one infant brother, Charles. Dr. Fairbanks was a 1967 graduate of Hialeah High School in Hialeah, FL; a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN; Faith Christian College in Morgantown, KY and he received his master’s degree and his Doctorate of Ministry from Covington Theological Seminary. He served as a pastor with the Church of the Nazarene for 28 years, having ministered in Inez, KY; Gary, IN; Pottstown, PA; Augusta, ME; Hamilton, OH; Chattanooga, TN; and Findlay, OH. He was currently serving as District Superintendent of the Northwestern Ohio District, Church of the Nazarene, a post he has held for the past 10 years. He was a great man of God who cared deeply for people. Funeral rites will be held Monday, August 4, 2008, at the J. E. Shankel Auditorium at the Northwest Ohio Nazarene District Center, Jack Oak Point Road, Saint Marys. Additional funeral rites will be held Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at the Battlefield Parkway Church of the Nazarene, 3220 Battlefield Parkway Drive, Fort Oglethorpe, GA. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Chattanooga, TN. Memorial donations may be directed to the Northwest Ohio Nazarene District Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Road, Saint Marys, OH 45885. Arrangements are under the care of Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, OH.

FAIRBURN, Donald G. Fairburn (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 23 March 2009) Donald G. Fairburn, age 73, of Spencerville, died Friday, March 20, 2009, in the Saint Rita's Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born July 26, 1935, in Allen County, a son of Foster and Hulda Wolfe Fairburn, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 21, 1958, he married Emily L. Kruse, who survives. They were able to celebrate their golden anniversary. He is also survived by three daughters, Cindy Fairburn of Warren, MI, Debra Regedanz (Steve) Stauffer of Spencerville, Dianne (Ben) Shelton of Lima; five grandchildren; a brother; two half-sisters; a half-brother; a sister; a son-in-law, Paul Regedanz. Funeral services will be Tuesday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cancer, Diabetes or Heart Associations.

FALK, Robert V. Falk (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio –30 May 2017) Robert V. "Bob" Falk, age 89, of Lima, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017, at Lima Memorial Hospital Inpatient Hospice Unit. He was born on Nov. 22, 1927, in Lima, to Max and Helen (Beck) Falk, who both preceded him in death. On May 9, 1953, he married Mary Ledwedge, who preceded him in death on Jan. 30, 1991. On Feb. 5, 1994, he married Jane (Pentenburg) Ruen, who survives in Lima. Surviving are his children: Bill (Carol) Falk of Hamilton, Mary (Jack) Hutchinson of Batavia, Chris (Judy) Falk of St. Marys, and Pete (Sue) Falk of Minster; his stepchildren: Christine (Ed) Gonzales of Lima, Joseph Ruen of Lima, James Ruen of Lima, Kelly (Tom) Hasting of Canton and David (Melissa) Ruen of Delaware; 11 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; five great- grandchildren and one on the way; two step-great-grandchildren; his sisters-in-law: Catherine Weber of San Antonio, TX, Betty Bartlett of Midland, MI, and Mary Pentenburg of Lima; his brothers-in-law, Pete (Marilyn Baker) Ledwedge of Loveland and Gerald Rhine of Lima; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tom (Carol) Falk, and his sisters, Christine (Gene) Lehmkuhl and Helen (Barney) Hasson; his brothers-in-law, Jim Bartlett, John (Julia), Louis (Dorothy), George (Fran), Tom, Dan Pentenburg and Orville Weber; and sisters-in-law, Louise Pentenburg, Frances Rhine and Mary (Carl) Bowman. Bob was a graduate of St. John's High School, Lima, and attended . He proudly served his country as a member the U.S. Army Air Force in Japan. He retired in 1991 after a lifelong career in banking. He was a former member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys, and a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church, Lima, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society and volunteered for various activities. Bob was also a member of the Knights of Columbus 2661, the VFW Post 1275, both of Lima, and the American Legion Post 323 of St. Marys. He was a past president of the St. Marys Rotary Club. He was a volunteer at St. Rita's Medical Center and Lima Memorial Hospital, where he worked with mobile meals. Bob enjoyed vacationing in Michigan, photography and music. He was a fan of the and the Tigers. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services Shawnee Chapel, 1170 Shawnee Road, Lima, where a rosary will be prayed has been entrusted with the arrangements. A Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 240 W. Robb Ave., Lima. Interment will be in Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys, after a luncheon at St. Gerard Catholic Church, Lima. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Gerard Catholic Church or to Friends of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 511 E. Spring St., St. Marys.

FALLER, Harold J. Faller (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 22 September 2009) Harold J. "Boots" Faller, age 85, 1533 Westbury Drive, Celina, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. He was born July 1, 1924, in Fort Recovery, a son of the late Leo and Veronica (Hoening) Faller. On March 30, 1948, he married Jeanette (Wannemacher) who survives in Celina. He is also survived by his son and daughters-in-law, Dennis (Coleen) Faller of Wapakoneta, Joann Faller of Upper Sandusky; eight grandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law; four sisters and brothers-in-law. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Joe Faller; and two brothers-in-law. He served his country in the Marine Corps during World War II. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina, with military honors. Lehman-Hogenkamp- Dzendzel Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. American Legion and VFW services will be Wednesday. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Endowment or Community Health Professionals of Celina, Hospice/ Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

FALLER, Jeanette Evelyn Faller (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 September 2017) Jeanette Evelyn Faller, age 89, of Celina, died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017, at the Wyngate Senior Living Community in Lima. She was born on Sept. 1, 1928, in Celina to the late Andrew R. and Velma E. (Huysman) Wannemacher. On March 30, 1948, she married Harold Faller, who preceded her in death on Sept. 20, 2009. Survivors include her son, Dennis Faller of Wapakoneta, two daughters-in-law, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, a sister and a brother-in-law, a brother and a sister-in-law. Also preceding her death were an infant stillborn son; her son, Joseph Faller, and a brother. A Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina. Lehman- Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund.

FALLER, Mary Lou Faller (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 9 July 2008) Mary Lou Faller, age 54, 808 Pro Drive, Celina, died Sunday, July 6, 2008, at her residence. She was born March 7, 1954, in Celina, a daughter of William J. Faller and Mary C. Bernard. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Celina. She is also survived by a son, Jose (Stacy) Faller of Fort Recovery; four brothers, Joe (Barb) Faller of Fort Recovery, Henry (Mary Jane) Faller of Aurora, IL, Richard Faller of St. Marys, and Michael (Linda) Faller of Berne, IN; three sisters, Peg Faller of Celina, Carolyn Siefring of Celina and Beth Reichert of Como, TX. She was a member of the Democratic Party and Wright State University Alumni. Funeral services will be Thursday, at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina. Memorial contributions may be directed to Celina Area Visiting Nurses and Hospice.

FALLER, Richard L. Faller (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1900193) Richard L. “Fritz” Faller, age 85, Coldwater, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was born July 11, 1931 in Ft. Recovery, Ohio to the late Leo Faller and Veronica (Hoening) Faller. On July 2, 1955, he married Betty (Wallischeck) Faller, who survives in Coldwater. He has two children, a daughter Ann (Gary) Forsthoefel of Centerville and a son Sam (Pam) Faller of Celina; four grandchildren, Ryan (Lalita) Forsthoefel of Cincinnati, Jamie (David) Mead of Mason, Lisa Forsthoefel of Cincinnati and Brenden Faller of Celina; one great grandchild, Peyton Mead. Also surviving are four sisters, Ethel Jutte, Ruth Ann Cross, Ginny Schwieterman and Kathleen Faller; three sisters-in-law, Aggie Faller, Mary Faller and Jeannette Faller. Preceding him in death are three brothers, Edwin Faller, Harold Faller, and Jim Faller; and in-laws, Albert Jutte, Robert Cross, Dennis Schwieterman, Joe & Norma Wallischeck, Robert & Joan Wallischeck, and Mary Jane & Russ Figert. He was a 1949 graduate of Ft. Recovery High School. He was a U.S Marine veteran stationed in Japan during the Korean War. He retired as Maintenance Superintendent from the former New Idea Plant in Coldwater. He took great pride in his work and was employed there a span of 42 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Coldwater American Legion. He enjoyed sports and memorabilia. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 9, 2017 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater handled the arrangements. The family appreciated the care of State of the Heart Hospice during this difficult time.

FALTER, John Falter (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1736509) Fr. John Falter, C.PP.S., died on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at St. Charles Center, Celina, Ohio. Fr. Falter was 82 years old. Fr. Falter was born in Delphos, OH on November 23, 1933 to John and Ida (Hempfling). He entered the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in 1948 and was ordained on June 10, 1961. After his Ordination, Fr. Falter served at St. Anthony’s Church in Detroit and St. Edwards Church in Cleveland. In 1965, he volunteered to serve as a missionary in Chile. He spent the next 42 years in parish ministry at San Sebastian Church in Purranque; St. John the Evangelist in Pitrufquen; Precious Blood Church in Valdivia and St. Dominic de Guzmán in Santiago, Chile. Fr. Falter was one of eight siblings. Survivors include his brother Richard and his wife, Ruth; Joseph and his wife, Annette; Ronald and his wife, Ruth; sisters Helen Rahrig, Mary Greue, Dorothy Sterling and Elvera Stokes and her husband, Barry. He was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law: Forest Rahrig, Bernard Greue and Edward Sterling. Fr. Tom Hemm, who served with Fr. Falter for many years in Chile, said that he was edified by John's prayerfulness, who spoke with Jesus as a friend. He was very docile to the Holy Spirit and the Lord greatly blessed his ministry. Fr. Falter’s sister, Dorothy Sterling, said he felt invited to be a priest in grade school, following in the footsteps of his uncle, Fr. Clement Falter, C.PP.S. He loved his family and was well loved by all his brothers, sisters and relatives. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Assumption Chapel at St. Charles Center. Burial will follow in the Community cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, Cincinnati Province. Hogenkamp Funeral Home St. Henry is handling the arrangements.

FANNON, Charlene Fannon (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Charlene Fannon, 78, formerly of 902 Kimberly Drive, St. Marys, OH, died Saturday, August 4, 2007, at the Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys. She was born April 7, 1929, in Wapakoneta, the daughter of Carl and Rosella (Meyer) Weimert. She married Otis Fannon, Jr., on April 3, 1948; he survives at the residence. She is survived by four children: Sandra (Roger) Wiehe of Celina; Pamela (Tom) Stoker of Celina; Sharon (William) Woodburn of Riegelwood, NC; Jeff (Holly) Fannon of Sidney; by a son- in-law, Tim Collins of Sunset Harbor, NC; by 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; by two brothers, Thomas Weimert of St. Marys; Donald (Janet) Weimert of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Patricia Collins; by two brothers: Richard and Robert Weimert; by three grandsons, by one great-grandchild. Charlene was a 1947 graduate of Saint Joseph High School in Wapakoneta. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed camping with her family. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, and the Altar Sodality of the Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, August 8, 2007, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial donations may be directed to Holy Rosary Catholic Church or to St. Peter’s Neurological Center.

FANNON, Charles L. Fannon (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 11 April 2017) Charles L. Fannon, age 81, of 3335 Celina Road, Saint Marys, died Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at Saint Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born July 5, 1935, in Saint Marys, the son of Lee and Ruth (Fee) Fannon. He married Martha Goubeaux on May 5, 1962, and she survives at the residence. In addition to his wife Martha, he is survived by his nieces and nephews: Kim (Tony) Toben of Saint Marys; Scott (Bev) Fannon of Saint Marys; LaRee (Floyd) Owsley of Saint Marys; Shawn (Kristy) Fannon of Saint Marys; Jill Bertsch of Dublin, Ohio; Jane Tullis of Kettering; Janice Presley of Dayton. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Dorothy Presley of Engelwood, OH and a brother-in-law, James Goubeaux of Las Vegas. He was preceded in death by his parents; by his siblings: Dick Fannon; Everett Fannon; Nelma Hecht and Fred Fannon. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Chuck retired from the Copeland Corporation in Sidney. He loved fishing. He was a very active member of VFW Post 9289 in Saint Marys, where he served on the Funeral Honor Guard Team for many years. Funeral rites will be Monday, April 17, 2017, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys.

FANNON, Debra S. Fannon (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Debra S. Fannon, 52, of 12797 Ohio 29 in St. Marys, OH died Wednesday April 2, 2008 at the JTDM Hospital. She was born May 3, 1955 in Norfolk, VA to Robert W. & Mary A. (Minch) Caldwell. She is survived by daughters, Nicole Shaner of Van Wert, OH and Belinda Coffey of Daytona Beach, FL; son Jesse Fannon of Columbus, OH; 3 grandchildren: Larz, Malachi & LaFern; her parents, Robert & Mary Caldwell of St. Marys, OH; brother, Bill Caldwell of Bolivar, OH; sisters, Sharon Anderson of Wichita, KS; and Brenda (Bryan) Ridings of Wapakoneta, OH; numerous aunts, uncles & cousins. She was a graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys (Class of 1973) and Rhodes State College in Lima. She was employed as a registered nurse at the Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima. She was very fond of animals. Services are scheduled for Friday April 4, 2008 at the Miller Funeral Home (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Golden Retriever Rescue Resource in Toledo, OH.

FANNON, Everette E. Fannon (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Everette E. Fannon, age 92, of 219 East Second Street, Rockford, OH, died Sunday, July 6, 2014, at the Laurels of Shane Hill Nursing Home, Rockford. He was born December 25, 1921, in Saint Marys, Ohio, the son of Lee and Ruth (Fee) Fannon. He married Gloria Holtzapple on July 3, 1946 and she preceded him in death on September 30, 2005. He is survived by his 2 daughters: Billie (Johnnie) Tullis of Rockford, OH; Dawn (Jack) King of Wapakoneta; by 5 grandchildren: Traci Guernsey; Tabatha Kraner; Travis Strete; Darryl King and Demra Smith; and 1 brother, Chuck Fannon of Saint Marys. Mr. Fannon was preceded in death by his parents; by a granddaughter, Tami Strete; by his siblings: Fred Fannon; Richard Fannon; Nelma Hecht; Marlene Fannon. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served as a medic during WWII. He retired as a foreman and union representative from Unisteel Body in Lima, and he also worked for many years as a custodian for the Saint Marys City Schools. He was a licensed barber and cut hair for many years earlier in his life. He was a member of New Horizon Community Church in Rockford; VFW Post 9289 and American Legion Post 323, both in Saint Marys. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family. He had a beautiful tenor voice and loved to sing. Funeral rites will be Friday, July 11, 2014, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Ohio. Military burial rites will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in Saint Marys. Memorial gifts may be given to Camp Cotubic in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

FANNON, Martha Lelia Goubeaux Fannon (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 11 May 2017) Martha Lelia Fannon, age 77, of 3355 Celina Road, Saint Marys, died Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Saint Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born May 11, 1940, in Patterson Township, Darke County, OH, the daughter of James and Ruth (Treon) Goubeaux. She married Charles Fannon on May 5, 1962, and he preceded her in death on April 11, 2017. She is survived by her siblings: James Goubeaux of Las Vegas, NV, and Dorothy Presley of Englewood, OH. She is survived by her nieces and nephews: Shawn (Kristy) Fannon; Scott (Bev) Fannon; Kim (Tony) Toben; LaRee (Floyd) Owsley; Jill (Steve) Bertsch; Jane (Steve) Tullis; Johnnie Goubeaux; Bill Goubeaux; Larry Goubeaux; Carolyn Goubeaux; Billie (Johnnie) Tullis; Dawn (Jack) King; Ruth (Maurice) Herron; Larry (Sue) Hecht; Richard Hecht; Mick (Betty) Hecht; Diane (John) Powell; Terri Cable; Mary Schwartz; Karen Auer; Sherry (Bob) Weaver and Mike Fannon. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Charles Fannon; her brother, Earl Goubeaux; by two nieces: Janet Wietholter and Barbara Coil. Martha attended St. Denis School in Versailles. She was a homemaker, and had been a babysitter for many families in the area. She loved to bake and was an excellent candy maker. Her specialty was peanut brittle. She loved her dogs, and would do anything for anyone. She was a member of the First Church of God in Saint Marys. Funeral rites will be Friday, May 19, 2017, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Private family burial rites will be held.

FANNON, Otis Fannon (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Otis Fannon, 83, of 902 Kimberly Drive, Saint Marys, died Sunday, January 3, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Saint Marys. He was born February 13, 1926, in Saint Marys, the son of Otis and and Nora (Koehn) Fannon. He married Charlene Weimert on April 3, 1948; she preceded him in death on August 4, 2007. He is survived by his children: Sandra (Roger) Wiehe of Celina; Pamela (Thomas) Stoker of Celina; Sharon (William) Woodbern of Riegelwood, NC; Jeff (Holly) Fannon of Sidney, OH; by 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; by a sister, Ruth (Wilfred) Liette of Saint Marys; and by a son-in-law, Tim Collins of Sunset Harbor, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a daughter: Patricia Collins; by 4 grandchildren: Danny Hodge; Chad Stoker; Lex Collins and Scott Hodge; by 1 great-granddaughter, Kayla Ramsey. Otis was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served during WWII; he was wounded in Okinawa, Japan. He retired from the Stamco Tool Company, where he had been a machinist for 35 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 323 and VFW Post 9289, both in Saint Marys. He was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, where he had served as a Eucharistic Minister, visiting local nursing homes. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, January 7, 2010, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Auglaize County Cancer Association or Saint Peter’s Neurological Center.

FANNON, Sandra Deerhake Fannon (Sandy was a high school classmate of Elmer at Memorial High in St. Marys, Ohio) 1942-1984 Resthaven Memorial Gardens, St. Marys, OH

FANNON, Stephen W. Fannon (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Stephen W. Fannon, 53, of 203 W. Walnut Street in Mendon, OH, died Friday February 15, 2008 at the Parkview Memorial Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born October 26, 1954 in St. Marys, OH to Harry & LaFern (Hussey) Fannon. He is survived by daughters, Belinda Coffey of Daytona Beach, FL; Nicole Shaner and Stephanie Fannon both of Van Wert, OH; and Melissa Fannon of Cincinnati, OH; 6 grandchildren: Larz, Malachi, LaFern, Justice, Liberty & Trinity; and his former wife Melinda Roth- Trinosky of Van Wert, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents. Stephen was a 1972 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys. Prior to becoming disabled, he worked at Rodefeld’s Auto Parts in Celina, OH. He was a member of ABATE. He was very fond of cats, and enjoyed guns, spending time with his grandchildren and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. A service of remembrance is scheduled for Sunday February 17, 2008 at the Grace United Methodist Church 237 N. Pine Street in St. Marys.

FANNON, Thelma Fannon (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Thelma Fannon, age 97, formerly of 224 N. Cherry St., St. Marys, OH died January 9, 2014 at Celina Manor, Celina, OH. She was born December 8, 1916 in Fairfield County, OH, the daughter of W. A. and Edna Blanche (McClure) Steinmetz. On November 26, 1937 she married James Fannon, who preceded her in death on November 14, 1973. She is survived by 1 son, James L. Fannon of Lima, OH; 1 sister, Eva Sell of Celina, OH; 1 sister-in-law, Lela Steinmetz of Wapakoneta, OH; 4 grandchildren: Michael (Shelly) Fannon, Kenton, OH; LuAnn (Bryan) Kuck, New Knoxville, OH; Charro (James) Leffler, Wapakoneta, OH; Jordan Fannon, Lima, OH; and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Fannon; son, Noel Fannon; sister, Pauline Love; brother, Wayne Steinmetz; and daughter-in-law, Diana Fannon. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, caring for others and traveling. She was active in church activities. She was a member of Kishler Women’s Relief Corps. She especially loved her son and her grand and great-grandchildren. Funeral rites will be held Monday, January 13, 2014 at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Womens’ Society of the United Methodist Church.

FARBER, Charles Leo Farber (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 May 2010) Charles Leo Farber, age 69, formerly of 1402 E. Livingston St., Celina, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born Nov. 11, 1940, in Columbus, a son to the late Merrill and Erma (Buryhill) Farber. He served his country for six years in the United States Air Force. There will be no public services and his remains will be buried in Maple Wood Cemetery in New Albany. The Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

FARIELLO, Michael J. Fariello (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 24 August 2015) Michael J. Fariello, age 65, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015, at his residence in St. Marys. A public celebration of life will be held at a later date. Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville is in charge of arrangements.

FARK, Julia C. Fark (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 12 May 2014) Julia C. Fark, age 92, of New Bremen, died Saturday, May 10, 2014, at Otterbein - St. Marys. She was born on Nov. 5, 1921, in New Bremen. She was the daughter of Irvin F. and Verona (Doenges) Dammeyer. On Feb. 14, 1946, she married Louis G. Fark, who preceded her in death on June 27, 2009. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Wayne Maurer of Springfield; grandchildren Robyn (Dan) Witherell of Trenton and Chris (Becki) Maurer of Greenfield, IN; great-grandchildren Julia; Vivian; and Nicolas Witherell and Aubree and Jada Maurer; and her brother and sister-in-law Don and Jan Dammeyer of New Bremen. Preceding her in death were her parents and her brother, Frederick Dammeyer. She attended the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. She had been a member of the St. Peter's Church in New Bremen and taught Sunday school there for a number of years. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed helping others over the years. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed sewing clothes. She worked at the New Bremen Hardware and ran the family farm. Graveside services will be Tuesday at the German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

FARK, Louis G. Fark (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 June 2009) Louis G. Fark, age 88, 2728 St. Rt. 274, New Bremen, died Saturday, June 27, 2009, at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born July 19, 1920, in New Bremen, a son of George and Fredonia (Hirschfeld) Fark. On Feb. 14, 1946, he married Julia Dammeyer who survives near New Bremen. He is also survived by a daughter, Kathy (Wayne) Maurer of Springfield; grandchildren, Robyn (Dan) Witherell of Trenton, Chris (Becki) Maurer of Greenfield, IN; greatgrandchildren, Julia and Vivian Witherell and Aubree Maurer; his sister, Leota (Roger) Busse and in-laws, Don and Jan Dammeyer, both of New Bremen. Mr. Fark was a member of the St. Peter's Church in New Bremen. He was a member of the American Legion Post 241 of New Bremen, the Woodmen of the World Camp 149 of New Bremen, the BAC Local 35 and the 1938 graduating class of New Bremen High School. He was a member of the U. S. Army during World War II serving in Africa and Italy with the 703rd Engineering Petroleum Distribution Company. He was a brick and stone mason and worked on many schools, churches and buildings in the area. He enjoyed hunting, trap shooting and was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. Funeral services will be Friday, at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen. Burial will be in the German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. The family requests that contributions be made to either the Auglaize County Board of MRDD or to the charity of the donor's choice in lieu of flowers.

FARK, Sally A. Fark (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 August 2017) Sally A. Fark, age 83, of New Bremen, died Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017, at the Otterbein Senior Lifestyles Community of St. Marys. She was born in June of 1934 in New Bremen, the daughter of the late Carl D. Abbott and Mabel C. (Scheer) Abbott. On Dec. 27, 1952, she married her high school sweetheart, Howard H. Fark, and he survives in New Bremen. Also surviving are her children: David (Sue) Fark of New Bremen, Debra (Darryl) Barhorst of Ada, Diane (Martin) Fisher of Ada and Douglas Fark of New Bremen; her grandchildren: Valerie Fark of Lakewood, Rachel (Jake) Gehrlich of Maria Stein, Jeff (Katie) Keifer of Lima, Sarah (Zach) Nycz of Bluffton and Matt (Lacey) Fisher of Ada; her great-grandchildren: Tony Fark, Jaelyn Gehrlich, Jack Gehrlich, Parker Keifer, Nora Keifer, Caleb Nycz, Chloe Nycz, Layla Fisher and Luke Fisher; and her stepmother, Betty Abbott of Lima. Sally was a life-long member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen, where she was involved in many different groups and sang in the choir for a number of years. She was a founding member of the OCCL-Twigbenders, the group that started New Bremen's first kindergarten, where she was the teacher for two years. For many years after that, she volunteered with the kindergarten classes at New Bremen Elementary School, and in the 1970's, volunteered at the former Auglaize School in New Bremen. Sally was all about her family. She enjoyed attending the various events that her children and grandchildren were involved in and spending time with her family was important to her. Sally and Howard loved to travel, and they were able to take trips across the United States and around the world. They enjoyed wintering in Sanibel, FL, for many years, and also took many trips with family and friends, but her favorite trips were the many trips to Houghton Lake in Michigan and the two trips to Africa. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home of New Bremen is entrusted with the arrangements. Private family services will be held and inurnment will take place in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Paul UCC Memorial Fund, or to Grand Lake Hospice.

FARNO, Verona Schwenzer Vanderhorst Farno (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – November 9, 2012) Verona “Ronnie” (Schwenzer) (Vanderhorst) Farno, age 92, of Minster, passed peacefully from her “life well lived” on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. She is survived by her children, Dan (Judy) Vanderhorst of Las Vegas, NV, Joy Knopp (Bob) of St. Paul, MN, and Mary Jackson (Dave) of Weatherford, TX; Bernie’s children, Carol (Jim) Weiland of Dayton, John (Diana) Farno of Minster and Janie (Clif) Perryman of Perrysburg; her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Harry Vanderhorst; her husband of 18 years, Bernie Farno. We will all remember Ronnie in her recliner crocheting an afghan for one of her grandchildren with Muffy by her side. We will miss her infectious smile and her unreserved love of a good time with family and friends. Though her children and grandchildren scattered to the four winds, she was never reluctant to encourage them to follow their dreams. For 25 years, she demonstrated her caring nature by volunteering at Joint Township Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. A Memorial Mass will be held Nov. 23 at St. Augustine’s Church in Minster. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

FARRENKOPF, Beverly A. Bibler Schaller Farrenkopf (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/beverly-farrenkopf Beverly A. Bibler Schaller Farrenkopf, age 84 of Coldwater, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born August 20, 1935 in Van Wert to the late Loren & Treva (VanAtta) Bibler. She is survived by a daughter, Deb & Mark Gross of Coldwater; grandchildren, Gregory Gross of Chicago, IL, Jeremy & Jenelle Gross of Coldwater and Rachel & Josh Hemmelgarn of Coldwater; great-grandchildren, Rudi, TJ Jenessa, Marshel & Beckett Gross and Monica, Brandon & Lily Hemmelgarn; and a sister-in-law Joan Bibler of Findlay. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Farrenkopf and a brother Keith Bibler. Bev grew up in Arlington Ohio. Her passion in life was nursing, she graduated from the Lima Memorial School of Practical Nursing. She began her nursing career at Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys, then helped design and build the original Briarwood Manor in Coldwater and served as the first administrator there. She retired from Wilson Hospital in Sidney. She belonged to the Coldwater United Methodist Church. She was “the Prayer Shawl Lady” of Coldwater UMC where she knitted nearly 400 shawls for those who needed comfort. Funeral Services will be at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Attendees are required to wear a mask, respect the safety of the family, during services, observe social distancing and refrain from close physical contact. Please follow the guidelines dictated by the Ohio Department of Health, due to the National Health Concerns of COVID-19. Memorial contributions may be made to the Briarwood Activity Fund.

FAST, James L. Fast (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 July 2016) James "Jim" L. Fast, age 64, of Celina, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016, at the James Cancer Hospital, Columbus. He was born on Jan. 14, 1952, in Celina. He married Sara Miller Rayborn on Jan. 7, 1999, and she survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors include his mother Marie Prate Fast, St. Marys; his three sons Eric (Victoria Jennings) Fast of Orlando, FL, Jeff (Michelle) Rayborn of Tipp City and Kevin (Lauren) Rayborn of Chicago, IL; a sister-in-law Sherry Fast of Sidney; a brother-in-law Steve Miller of Rossburg; three grandchildren Miley, Joslyn, and Jackson Rayborn, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father William Fast Sr., a child that died before birth, Mitchell Fast, and two brothers, William Fast Jr., and Michael Fast. Jim was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber in 2007 after 37 years of service. Jim loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, archery, traveling and watching the OSU football team. He was a member of the Celina Moose and Celina Eagles Lodge 1291. Funeral services will Friday in the Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will follow at the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens, Greenville. Donations can be made to OSU with the memo field to say Myeloma Research Fund 306144. Please mail to James Development Office, P.O. Box 183112, Columbus, OH, 43218-3112.

FAST, John Eathen Fast (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 31 October 2017) John Eathen Fast, age 80, of rural Celina, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. Born January 10, 1937 in Celina, he was the eldest child of the late Carson C. & Loretta M. (Now) Fast. John and Ada Ruth (Enyart) were married on June 25, 1960 and she survives along with their daughter, Twyla (Pete) Hayes of Rockford and son, John Douglas (Tammey) Fast of Live Oak, FL, and four grandchildren: Jared Hayes, Nicholas (Elizabeth) Hayes, Ethan (Rachel) Hayes and Jeremy (Marischa) Fast. Also surviving are his brothers & sisters: Wilma Snyder of Dublin, Larry (Mary Lou) Fast of Sylvania, Janis (Ron) Malish of Centerville, James (Pat) Fast of St. Marys and Vickie (Rick) Muse of Westerville, and his in-laws: Mary Fast, Mary (Gene) Steiner, Joshua Howell, Mae Enyart and Jeanie Enyart. Preceding John in death were his brother, Dean Fast, and in-laws: Dorothy (Robert) Flore, Don Enyart, Barbara Enyart, Jean Howell, Mike Enyart and Jerry Enyart. A 1955 graduate of Rockford High School, John was a lifelong farmer in Hopewell Township. He arose every morning at 5:30 AM to read the Bible before beginning his work day. After 43 years of service, John retired as an inspector from the former Huffy Manufacturing Plant in Celina. He was a lifelong member of Mt. Tabor Church of God, Celina. A very generous person, John enjoyed cutting wood which he gave to others. In the one room schoolhouse located on his farm, John spent time doing woodworking projects. He was extremely interested in history and geography, and wrote a book, "John E. Fast's U.S.A., State by State, County by County" containing history and interesting facts about all the counties in every state. John would print copies of the book himself and give them to anyone interested. Funeral Services will be Saturday, November 4 at Mt. Tabor Church of God, Celina. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be made to Mt. Tabor Church of God or the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

FAST, Loretta Mildred Fast (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Loretta Mildred Fast, age 95, 5429 Fast Road, Celina, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. She was born Nov. 30, 1912, in Hopewell Township, Mercer County, a daughter of John and Nettie (Smith) Now. On Oct. 26, 1933, she married Carson Fast, he preceded her in death on May 11, 1980. She is survived by 4 sons; 3 daughters; 2 sisters; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; 1 step-grandchild; 3 step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother; two sisters. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Tabor Church of God, Celina. Burial will follow at the North Grove Cemetery, Celina. Memorial contributions may be directed to Mt. Tabor Church for the outdoor chime fund.

FAST, Marie M. Fast (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 24 March 2020 Marie M. Fast, age 91, of St. Marys passed away at Grande Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys Sunday, March 22, 2020. She was born May 18, 1928 in Chicago, IL to the late Nick and Cora Mae (Bennett) Prate. She married William J. Fast Sr. on May 4, 1946 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 1996. Surviving are two daughters-in-law, Sherry Fast, Ocala, FL and Sara Fast, Celina; six grandchildren, Dustin (Julie) Fast, Kellie (Greg) Nuss, Eric (Victoria) Fast, Jeff (Michelle) Rayborn, Kevin (Lauren) Rayborn and Andrea Fast; and ten great-grandchildren. Marie is also preceded in death by three sons, William Jr., James and Michael Fast. Marie worked as a janitor for McBroom Junior High School in St. Marys and was also a homemaker. Because of the restrictions of COVID-19, private memorial services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Grand Lake Hospice, 1122 E. Spring St., St. Marys, OH 45885. Funeral services have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Homes, Celina and St. Marys.

FAST, Roger Allen Fast (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 May 2017) Roger Allen Fast, age 72, of Findlay, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017, at his residence. He was born on May 7, 1945, in Celina to the late Eugene C. and Luella V. (Opperman) Fast Sr. Roger married Paula E. Gatchell, and they were married for 30 years. Roger is survived by his wife; sons, Brian (Tina) Fast of Findlay, Joseph (Cassy) Fast of Tiffin and Steven Fast of Findlay; daughter, Audrie (Jeff) Davis of Findlay; brother, Gene (Donna) Fast Jr. of Toledo; grandchildren, Jessica, Brian, Allison, Jayce, Anthoni, Haillie and Dominic; and great-granddaughter, Lacy. Roger retired as a cashier from Meijer. Roger was a member of Forestors. He was also a member of Findlay Evangelical Free Church. Funeral services will be Thursday at Coldren- Crates Funeral Home, Findlay. Burial will follow in Knollcrest Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bridge Home Health and Hospice.

FAULDER, Robert J. Faulder III (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 27 April 2016) Robert J. “Bob” Faulder III, age 36, of St. Johns passed away Wednesday April 27, 2016 at Kindred Hospital, Lima. He was born on Sept. 1, 1979 in Lima, OH to Robert J. (Brooke) Faulder Jr., Lakeview and Kari (Dean) Roberts of Anna who both survive. On July 21, 2006 he married Rebecca A. Jackson who survives in St. Johns. He is survived by two children; Haley and Addisen Faulder of St. Johns, a brother Jason (Teather) Faulder of Russells Point, grandparents Vernon (Sharon) Stiles of Wapakoneta, father and mother-in-law Howard (Terrie) Jackson of Waynesfield, 2 brothers-in-law Bob (Nickie) Jackson, Marty (Leah) Jackson, step-brother Chase Szima and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Robert J. & Koneta Faulder. He attended Indian Lake High School and JVS masonry classes. He was a heavy equipment operator for Reichert Excavating, Lewistown. He was a member of Waynesfield Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors and especially antique tractors. He dearly loved spending time with his children. Funeral services will be Saturday April 30, 2016 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Willow Branch Cemetery, Waynesfield. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be directed to the Robert Faulder Benefit Account at any Fifth Third Bank.

FAUROT, Dave Faurot (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, (St. Marys, OH) November 14, 2009) Dave Faurot, 66, of McCall Idaho, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 in McCall, Idaho, after a long battle with Pick's Disease. Dave will be cremated and his ashes scattered in a favorite trout stream. He was born in 1943, in Lima. In 1987, he married Mary Wunderlich in Alaska, where they worked together as fish biologists. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Boise, Idaho; a son Ian of Moscow, ID; a daughter, Laurel of Missoula, MT; his father, Don of Batesville, AR; a brother; and a sister. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Parmenter Faurot. He then had Coast Guard duty on four ships, three command positions, and a tour in Vietnam. A celebration of Dave's life will be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 28, at River Ranch clubhouse in McCall, Idaho. Memorial donations may be given in Dave's name to: Trout Unlimited, Memorial / Honorary Gifts, 1300 N. 17th St., Suite 500, Arlington VA, 22209-3801 http:// www.tu.org.

FAUROT, Dave Allen Faurot (Abstracted from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43859621/david-allen-faurot) (Dave was a high school classmate of Elmer at Memorial High in St. Marys, Ohio) Dave Faurot, age 66, of McCall, Idaho, died October 28, 2009 in McCall, after a four-year battle with Pick's Disease, which is a form of Parkinson's Disease. Dave will be cremated and his ashes spread in a favorite trout stream. A celebration of Dave's life will be at River Ranch clubhouse in McCall. To the great benefit of his family and friends, he was good at sharing his passions: fly-fishing, skiing powder, hiking wild backcountry, parenting, loving, coaching, and teaching many things that he cherished. He had a twinkle in his eye, a warm and generous heart, a gentle enthusiasm for all he did, and consistently lived the adage: do unto others as they would do unto you. He treasured living in McCall. Dave was born on July 19, 1943 in Lima, Ohio. He was a football and track star at Memorial High School in St. Marys, Ohio, where he graduated in 1961. Always one for travel and adventure, he left home at the age of 17 for the Coast Guard. At the Academy, he captained the track team all four years, sailed tall ships across the Atlantic Ocean and throughout Europe, and received a Degree in Engineering. In his Coast Guard career, he had duty on four ships, three command positions, a tour in Viet Nam as a commander at the mouth of the Mekong River, and lived in coastal communities all over the U.S. Since he was a boy, Dave envisioned himself as a "Native American fishing guide", even though he was not a Native American! A passionate angler and advocate for fisheries conservation, he left the military in 1974 and earned a Master’s Degree in Aquatic Ecology at the University of Michigan. He then lived his career dream as a fly-fishing guide in Alaska, Canada, Idaho, and as a fish biologist for: Yellowstone National Park, the National Marine Fisheries Service (Tri-Cities WA), the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Alaska), the Bureau of Land Management (Roseburg, OR), the Payette National Forest (McCall), and the Nez Perce Tribe. Dave was an active member of the McCall Parks and Recreation committee and Trout Unlimited, taught fly-tying, led field trips for school children and "Trout-in-the-Classroom", and founded the local Cutthroat Investment Club. In 1985, Dave met Mary Wunderlich, the love of his life, in Kenai, Alaska, where they worked together as fish biologists. They were married in 1987, and had two children; Ian (21), and Laurel (19), both born in Alaska. Dave was so proud of his family. He was never happier than when watching Ian break the tape at a winning track meet, or Laurel "hand-springing" a throw-in into the soccer field. It is a testimony to Dave's life and spirit that both children are pursuing similar careers to his own: Ian in fish biology at the University of Idaho, and Laurel in resource conservation at the University of Montana. The family shared 17 wonderful years at their home in McCall. Dave was preceded in death by his mother, Jane Parmenter Faurot, and Mary's mother, Elinor Howell Wunderlich. Dave is survived by his wife Mary of Boise and McCall, son Ian of Moscow and McCall, and daughter Laurel of Missoula, MT and McCall. Dave is also survived by his father, Don Faurot of Batesville, AR, (age 98); his brother Bob Faurot, his wife Delice and children of Sheridan, WY; and his sister Sandra (Faurot) Burton, her husband Thurman and their children of Batesville AR. On Mary's side, Dave leaves behind father-in-law Dr. Ray C. Wunderlich Jr., sister-in-law Janet Matthews and two children, and brother-in-law Ray Wunderlich and wife Jennifer, all of St. Petersburg, FL; and brother-in-law David Wunderlich and partner Bob LeCoeurs and two children of Chevy Chase, MD. Mary, Ian and Laurel would like to express heartfelt thanks to their many friends and loved ones who helped see them through both the good and the not-so-good times. Dave received stellar professional care from home caregivers; the McCall Rehab and Care Center; St. Lukes' Hospice of McCall; Dr. Dave Burica (who not only was Dave's physician but also a fishing buddy); and Dr. Lauren Seeberger (who unraveled the neurological mysteries of Dave's illness). Memorial donations may be given in Dave's name to: Trout Unlimited, Memorial / Honorary Gifts, 1300 N. 17th St., Suite 500, Arlington VA, 22209-3801 (www.tu.orgdonate).

FAUROT, Donald D. Faurot (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – August 9, 2011) Donald D. Faurot, age 99, of Batesville, AR, formerly of Lima and St. Marys, died on Sunday, July 31, 2011. He was born on Sept. 4, 1911, in Lima, to Lee and Cornelia Faurot, and they preceded him in death. On Aug. 12, 1942, he married Jane Parmenter, and she preceded him in death. They enjoyed 52 years of marriage. He is survived by 1 daughter, Sandra Burton of Batesville, AR; his son, Robert Faurot of Sheridan, WY; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, David Faurot; a grandson, Ethan Faurot; and two brothers, Al and Len Faurot. He served in the U. S. Navy and was a retired self- employed wholesale grocer, accountant and salesman. He and his wife enjoyed traveling, lapidary, tennis and fishing. A memorial service will be held at Eagle Mountain Assisted Living Center today. Memorials may be made to the donor’s favorite charity and church.

FAUROT, Grace Eversman Faurot (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 6 September 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Grace Faurot, age 88, of New Knoxville, died Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Vancrest of Saint Marys. She was born February 21, 1932, in Shelby County, Ohio, the daughter of Ray and Aurora (Wierwille) Eversman. She married Zane Faurot on July 2, 1950; he preceded her in death on April 29, 2011. She is survived by her extended family included niece Kayleen (Beverly) Vance of Tennessee; nephew Joe (Marylee) Schroeder of Martha’s Vineyard; sister-in-law Phyllis Eley of Tennessee; brother-in-law, Charles Schroeder of Delaware, Ohio; by cousin Fred (Cindy) Wierwille of New Knoxville; great-nieces Laura (Rob) Standisch; Samantha Schroeder; Alexia Schroeder; Whitney Schroeder; by great-nephews Kevin Vance, Joe Schroeder, and Michael Schroeder. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a sister, Janice Schroeder; her great-nephews Robin Schroeder and Michael Schroeder. Grace was a 1950 graduate of New Knoxville High School. She worked for many years at New Idea Corporation in Coldwater, and she assisted in the operation of Faurot’s Generator Service in New Knoxville. Grace enjoyed making and selling crafts called “Gracie’s Creations” in Pigeon Forge, TN. She and Zane enjoyed camping, flying their plane, motorcyling and boating. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Lima. Funeral rites will be at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville.

FAUROT, Zane C. Faurot (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Zane C. Faurot, 84, of 507 West German Street, New Knoxville, Ohio, died Friday, April 29, 2011, at the Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. He was born March 23, 1927, in Monticello, Ohio, the son of Lester and Velira (Fisher) Faurot. He married Grace Eversman on July 2, 1950 and she survives at the residence. He is survived by one sister, Phyllis (Bill) Eley of Haines City, FL; by a niece, Kayleen (Bev) of Columbus, OH; by 2 nephews: Robin Schroeder of Delaware, OH; Joe (Marylee) Schroeder of Martha's Vineyard, MA; by 1 sister-in-law, Janice (Charles) Schroeder of Delaware, OH; by several great-nieces and nephews, including: Laura (Rob) Standish of Chattanooga, TN; Alexia Schroeder, Michael Schroeder, Whitney Schroeder and Samantha Schroeder. He was preceded in death by his parents; by a brother, Doyt Faurot; and by a nephew, Michael Schroeder. Zane was 1945 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Medical Corps during WWII. He retired from the New Idea Company in Coldwater, Ohio and was also the owner of Faurot Generator Service in New Knoxville for many years. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, enjoyed boating and camping and was a licensed pilot. He was a HAM Radio operator. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Lima. Funeral rites will be Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, Ohio. Private family burial rites will be held. Memorial donations may be given to the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

FEAR, Shelby C. Fear (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 1 December 2014) Shelby C. Fear, age 19, of New Bremen, died as the result of injuries from an auto accident on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014. He was born on March 19, 1995, in Elkhart, IN. He was the son of David Fear of New Bremen and Jodi (Stowe) and John Warner, of Elkhart, IN. Along with his parents, survivors include his daughter Ryleigh and son Carter, girlfriend Rachael Risner, of Coldwater, his 16 siblings, Jack, Phillip, Savannah, Wendy, Michael, Mackenzie, Garrett, Glenda, Grace, Stella, Emma, Kendyll, Kenidee, Isabella, Amelia and Gus, his grandparents John and Pamela Parks, of Osceola, IN, and Charles Vires, of Argos, IN, and a number of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Shelby was a 2014 graduate of New Bremen High School. He had formerly worked at LaPiazza in New Bremen and was currently working at Auglaize Erie Machine in New Bremen. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. Burial will take place on Saturday at the Bethel Cemetery, Argos, IN. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Fear family.

FEAVER, Laurence Edward Feaver (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) The Reverend Laurence Edward "Laurie" Feaver, 81, of 11520 Dove Lane, St. Marys, Ohio, died peacefully Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. Beloved husband of 58 years to Marilyn (nee Schneider): dearest father of Nancy (Michael) Radke of Woodruff, SC; Debra (David) Comodeca of North Olmsted, OH; Tim (Dewi) Feaver of Louisville, CO; Jon Feaver, of Iowa City, IA: devoted grandfather of Nathan, Kristin and Ben Feaver, and Lyn and Jenny Radke; brother of Stanley (Virginia) Feaver of Urbana, OH and the late Raymond Feaver (Gladys) of Stockton, CA; brother-in-law of Shirley (Bob) Bruns of Boulder, CO, and the late Olive and Earl Hill, of Louisville, KY; and many other relatives also survive. Laurence was born August 5, 1928 in Fremont, OH to Charles and Elsie (Bowes) Feaver, the youngest of three boys. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in Marion, OH in 1946 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy V5 Pilot Program. He first studied engineering at Purdue University, then continued training at Pensacola Naval Base. Following a calling to ministry, Laurence received an honorable discharge from the Navy and enrolled in North Central College in Naperville, IL. After graduating in 1951, he went on to Evangelical Theological Seminary and was ordained a minister of the Evangelical United Brethren (now United Methodist) Church in 1954. Reverend Feaver followed his calling for the rest of his life, moving back to Ohio and serving churches in Celina, West Independence, Bucyrus (Woodlawn), Toledo (Zion E.U.B./Hope U.M.), Westerville (Church of the Master), Wilmington, and Fostoria (Wesley). As a pastor and preacher, he was known for his sense of humor, as well as for his inventive and memorable (and often spontaneous) sermon points. Laurence was also a talented and skilled craftsman who designed and built his St. Marys home nearly single-handedly. He took an interest in local history at home (particularly Ohio’s 19th century shipping and transportation canal system) and wherever else he went. Laurie loved to travel, and especially enjoyed road trips: he and his family toured 48 states by car or motor home in earlier years, and after retiring in 1991, he and Marilyn visited England, his parents’ homeland, several times, as well as traveling to Alaska, Hawaii, the British Isles, Europe, Norway, and the Panama Canal. His favorite trip was to the “Horseshoe” in Columbus, Ohio; Laurie was an enthusiastic Ohio State fan and attended at least one game a year to cheer on his Buckeyes and enjoy the great O.S.U. marching band. A lifelong music- lover, Laurence was an accomplished trumpeter and singer. While a member of the Purdue Marching Band, he was chosen for the honor of playing 'Taps' at the Indianapolis 500, and continued playing trumpet and singing in choirs throughout his life. In retirement, he was a mainstay of the Otterbein Community Choir’s bass section. Inurnment Saturday, July 24, at Noon, at the Union Cemetery, Road D, Pettisville, OH, 43553. Memorial contributions may be made to the Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Center or the Salvation Army.

FEAVER, Marilyn J. Schneider Feaver (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 August 2016) Marilyn J. Feaver (nee Schneider), age 86, passed peacefully Friday, July 22, 2016, at home. She was the cherished wife of the late Laurence E. Feaver; the beloved mother of Nancy (Mike) Radke, Deb (Dave) Comodeca, Tim (Dewi) Feaver, and Jon Feaver (Vern Duba); a devoted grandmother of five; a beloved sister of Shirley (Robert) Bruns, the late Olive (Earl) Hill, and Vincent (Elaine) Schneider, and the dearest aunt and cousin. A celebration of life will take place on Aug. 15 at Otterbein St. Marys Meyer Chapel, St. Marys. Inurnment will take place on Aug. 16 at Pettisville Union Cemetery, Pettisville. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Otterbein St. Marys or UMCOR. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

FEIERSTEIN, Richard Dean Feierstein (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Richard Dean Feierstein, age 77, of Celina, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2010, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born on Oct. 15, 1933, in Greenville, to George and Loretta (Johnson) Feierstein; both preceded him in death. On Sept. 1, 1955, he married Jacqueline "Jackie" Woods, who preceded him in death on Aug. 10, 1990. He is survived by 2 sons, Richard Dean Feierstein II and Kim Alan Feierstein both of Celina; and a grandson. He was preceded in death by four brothers. He was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War. Memorial services will be Monday at W. H. Dick and Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina, with calling one hour before services at the funeral home. Members of Celina American Legion Post 210 and V. F. W. Post 5713 will perform military rites at the funeral home following the service.

FEIERSTEIN, Ricky L. Feierstein (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 22 February 2017) Ricky L. Feierstein, age 65, of Coldwater, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born March 16, 1951 in Portland, IN, a son of the late Robert and Shirley Hawkman Feierstein. He married Rosemary Braun on May 28, 1970, and she survives, along with their children: Tracy Harner (Nick Lore) of St. Marys, Danielle (Mike) Anderson of Lima, and Kristi Feierstein of Richmond, VA; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Brothers & sisters surviving are: Howard (Rhoda) Feierstein, Roxanne (Michael) Gould, Robin (Marla) Knight, Reed Feierstein and Scott Feierstein, all of Arizona. He was preceded in death by a brother, Russell Feierstein, an aunt & uncle, Ina & Joe Fetters, and 2 great- grandchildren. Rick had been employed as a maintenance worker at area facilities, including Pet Milk and New Idea in Coldwater, Dairy Farmers of America in New Bremen, Cooper Foods in St. Henry, and JES Foods in Celina. A U.S. Army Veteran, Rick served during the end of the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the Coldwater American Legion Post #470, AmVets, The NRA and the Celina Moose Lodge # 1473. Spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren was Rick's favorite pastime. He also enjoyed camping and working on old cars. Funeral Services will be Monday, February 27, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to assist Homeless Veterans.

FEIL, Ralph H. Feil 200 (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Ralph H. Feil, 86, a resident of Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community and formerly of Findlay, OH, died Thursday, March 12, 2009 at Otterbein St. Marys. He was born February 10, 1923 in Washington Township, Auglaize County, Ohio, the son of Ernest and Edna (Katterheinrich) Feil. He married Ardeth Thomas on September 18, 1948; she preceded him in death on December 11, 1997. He is survived by 3 sons, Todd (Robin) Feil of Granville, OH; Brian (Denise) Feil of Belleville, MI; Lon (Diane) Feil of Lisbon, IA; 2 daughters, Kristine Feil of Findlay, OH; Beverly (Del) Bonar of Whitehouse, OH; 12 grandchildren: Halley Feil, Emma Feil, Nathan Bonar, Caili Bonar, Eden Bonar, Lily Bonar, Carter Bonar, Dylan Feil, Zoe Feil, Keanton Feil, Tristan Feil and Johanna Feil. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; an infant daughter, Marsha; and a sister, Ruby Hoelscher. Ralph was a graduate of the University of Mississippi. He was also a veteran of WWII, having served with the 983rd Army Engineers in both the European and Asia Pacific Theatres. He retired from the Marathon Oil Company after 39 years of service, where he had been an accounting supervisor. He had formerly belonged to the Howard United Methodist Church in Findlay and was a member of the Wayne Street United Methodist Church in St. Marys. He was a member of the American Legion. Funeral rites will be Sunday, March 15, 2009 in the Meyer Chapel of Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community, St. Rt. 364, St. Marys, OH. Private family burial rites will follow at the Knollcrest Gardens in Arcadia, OH. Memorial donations may be directed to Otterbein St. Marys.

FEISTER, Elvin B. Feister (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 9 May 2011) Elvin B. "Bud" Feister, age 89, of Wapakoneta, died Saturday, May 7, 2011, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 7, 1922, in Alger, the son of Elza and Lura Lucille McKill Feister. On Oct. 16, 1944, he married Selma Elaine Plummer, and she survives in Wapakoneta. He is survived by his son, Jerry (Kay) Feister of Wapakoneta; 3 daughters, Judy Ball of St. Marys, Cathy Mason of Cridersville, Sally (Doug) Ruen of Lima; 15 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Sue Flanagan; his brother, Richard M. Feister; two sisters, Betty Jo McCartney, Dorothy D. Roberts and three sons-in-law, Tony Ball, Gene Mason, and Larry Flanagan. He was the owner of Feister and Son Construction Co. and served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was a member of the Shekinah Temple in St. Marys. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, dominos, shuffleboard and hunting mushrooms. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery in Westminster, where military rites will be provided by the Wapakoneta VFW Post 8445. Memorial contributions may be directed to Cridersville Fire and Rescue or to Hospice, The Caring Way.

FEISTER, Ruth Evelyn Feister (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420934) Ruth Evelyn Feister, age 90, of 1101 Lilac St. Celina, Ohio passed away Wednesday May 23, 2012 at The Gardens at Celina. She was born on Jan 16, 1922 in Celina, Ohio to the late Thomas Jefferson & Clara Rosetta (Fetters) Howell. On Dec 21, 1940 she married Pharis E. Feister, who died June 7, 1981. Survivors include her son Rick & Rita Feister, daughter Ann Buschor, both of Celina, 7 grandchildren, 2 great grandson, 2 great-great grandchildren and sister-in-law Celesta Howell of Columbia City, IN. She was preceded in death by her brothers John, Bevon and Lyle Howell, sisters Bernadine Crouch Ermal Howell, Evon Howell and son-in-law Phil Buschor. Ruth Graduated from Celina High School in 1940. She retired as the Deputy Auditor for the City of Celina. She was a member of the Celina First Church of God. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Lehman-Hogenkamp- Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina. Memorial Contributions may be to State of the Heart Home Health Care & Hospice.

FEISTER, Selma Feister (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 April 2017) Selma Feister, age 93, of Wapak, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017, at Lima Memorial Health System. Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville is entrusted with the arrangements. The funeral will be Monday at the funeral home and burial will follow in Salem Cemetery near Westminster. Memorials can be made to the Cridersville Fire Department.

FELDHAKE, Joan C. Feldhake (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420780) Joan C. Feldhake, age 95, of 500 Wildwood Dr, Coldwater OH, left to be with the Lord Saturday, July 09, 2011 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. She was born January 21, 1916 in Sebastian, Ohio to Frank and Elizabeth (Klosterman) Niekamp. On November 25, 1937 she married Carl C. Feldhake in Kentucky, and he died July 02, 2000. Joan is survived by two daughters, Kay & Jim Prybylski of Westport, CT and Barbara & Roger Hulett of Columbus, OH, three grandchildren Greg & Yvette Prybylski, Brad and Jenny Hulett and Jarett & Missy Hulett, eight great-grandchildren, Travis, Morgan, Sophie, Ryan, Sam, Lucy, Noah & Gavin. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, a daughter Joyce and seven siblings Josephine Osterholt, Olive Homan, Charles, Roman, Albert, Florian and Alfred. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, St. Ann Ladies Sodality of the church, a member of the church choir for over 55 years, an avid bridge player and gardener. She was a Community Hospital volunteer and a homemaker. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Ohio. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice, 230 W.Main St, Coldwater, Ohio 45828.

FELDMAN, Irma L. Feldman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421262) Irma L. Feldman, age 100, 31 W. Fifth St. Minster, OH, died Saturday June 2, 2012 at Hospice of Dayton Inpatient Unit. She was born February 6, 1912 in Ft. Loramie, Ohio to the late Christopher & Caroline (Stueve) Boerger. She married Russell Woehrmyer in 1937 and he preceded her in death in 1944. She married her second husband Henry Feldman in 1948 and he preceded her in death in 1983. She is survived by children Robert Woehrmyer, Dayton, OH, Carol Ragalie, Sharonville, OH, John Feldman, West Chester, OH & Mary & Tom Swett, Ridgefield, CT, 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents both her husbands, her daughter-in-law Carole Woehrmyer, brothers & sisters Henry Boerger, Irene Coleman, Luella Blair, Marie Fischer, Leona Schlusher, Robert Olding, Viola Forrester, Elmer Olding. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, & the C L of C of the Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday June 6, 2012 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster has been entrusted with the services. The family requests donations be made to the St. Augustine Building Fund.

FELDMAN, John Henry Feldman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=11808412_JFeldman) John Henry Feldman, age 67, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family Wednesday, August 29, 2018 of Hospice of Cincinnati, Blue Ash. He was born Monday, January 15, 1951 in Sydney, Ohio to Henry Elmer and Irma Leona (nee Boerger) Feldman. The type of individual that could strike up a conversation with a complete stranger, John was successful in Software Sales & Consulting. He enjoyed being outdoors, whether it was fishing, golfing or hunting. Truth be told, John appreciated the opportunity to be with his friends more than the actual activity. With quite a collection of woodworking tools, John liked to work with his hands. Traveling was always something John looked forward to with Paris being his favorite destination. Before being diagnosed, he looked forward to visiting all of the National Parks. John will forever be remembered for his ability to host dinner parties with Thanksgiving being one of his favorites. John was preceded in death by: his parents, Henry and Irma Feldman. John is survived by daughters, Elizabeth (Alan) Gillmore, Jennifer (Jonathan) Lee and Barbara (Jason) Shreve; grandchildren, Caitlin Gillmore, Connor Gillmore, Ethan Feldman, Isabella Lee, Madelyn Lee, Avery Shreve and Nolan Shreve; brother, Robert Woehrmyer; sisters, Carol Ragali and Mary (Tom) Swett; and many other loving family members. Mueller Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, Ohio 45040 is handling arrangements. A visitation will be Thursday, September 6, 2018 at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, 61 South Hanover Street, Minster, Ohio 45865. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 11:00 AM at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 48 N Hanover St, Minster, OH 45865. Inurnment will immediately follow at St. Augustine Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Hospice of Cincinnati, P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597.

FELDWISCH, Marilyn Joan Herschel Feldwisch (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 6 November 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Marilyn Joan (Herschel) Feldwisch, age 92, formerly of rural St. Marys, passed away Friday November 6, 2020 at Otterbein -- St. Marys. Marilyn was born July 20, 1928 in South Bend IN, the only child of the late Edmond and LaVerne (Deer) Herschel. She was a proud 1946 graduate of Celina High School, Celina OH, where she helped to revive the "ANILEC" yearbook during her senior year. Marilyn also attended the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Cincinnati OH, and continued sharing her beautiful singing voice at numerous weddings and church gatherings over the years. "Lynn" married James H. Feldwisch on October 27, 1956, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, St. Marys OH. Jim passed away April 5, 1991. Marilyn is survived by their two daughters: Susan, Hilliard OH, and Julie (Nick) Collard, Louisville KY, and their two grandchildren: Chelsea (Peter) Moran, Atlanta GA, and James Collard, Lexington KY. Lynn's smile, faith, positive attitude, and concern for others over self were all hallmarks of her life, and she'll be remembered as the best wife, Mom and Grandma in the world! Graveside funeral services are scheduled to be at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Marys Community Library ℅ 140 S. Chestnut Street St. Marys, OH 45885 or Grand Lake Hospice ℅ 1122 E. Spring Street St. Marys OH 45885. Arrangements are being handled by Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home in St. Marys.

FELDWISCH, Robert V. Feldwisch (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – October 21, 2014) Robert “Bob” V. Feldwisch, age 64, of 09443 Bay Road, New Knoxville, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in Yorkshire. He was born on Aug. 27, 1950, in Lima, the son of Vernon and Joann (Lammers) Feldwisch. He is survived by his loving companion, Karen Bergman, of Yorkshire; by his parents, Vernon and Joann (Lammers) Feldwisch of New Knoxville; by his brother, David (Diane) Feldwisch of Houston, TX; by 2 nephews, Philip Feldwisch and Peter Feldwisch, both of Houston, TX. Bob was a lifelong member of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville and also loved to sing in the church choir at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moulton, where his mother is choir director and where he made many friends. He was the fifth generation owner/operator of the Feldwisch home farm. He was a graduate of New Knoxville High School and had a degree in dairy science from Ohio State University. Through genetics, he developed an outstanding dairy herd which sent several male animals to breeding services, including the No. 1 red and white male in the world. That male now has many offspring in many foreign countries. He served on the board of directors of the former Farmer’s Home Mutual Fire Insurance Company and was on the board of directors of the New Knoxville Historical Society. He loved playing cards with his many friends, was an avid card player and fan, especially of the Cincinnati Reds. Funeral rites will be Saturday at the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery in New Knoxville. Memorial gifts may be given to either State of the Heart Hospice or to the New Knoxville Historical Society. Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, 200 W. Spring St., New Knoxville, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

FELDWISCH, Vernon Feldwisch (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 21 Sept. 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Vernon “Ducky” Feldwisch, age 94, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at the Gardens of Wapakoneta. He was born April 9, 1926, in New Knoxville, the son of Benjamin and Henrietta (Wellman) Feldwisch. He married Joann Lammers on April 3, 1949, at the First Church of New Knoxville; she survives him. He is also survived by his son, David (Diane) Feldwisch of Houston, TX; by two grandsons: Philip Feldwisch and Peter Feldwisch, both of Houston; and a sister, Marilyn Kuck, of New Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Robert Feldwisch; by a brother-in--law, Adrian Kuck. Ducky attended grade school at the Brookside Country School, and was a 1944 graduate of New Knoxville High School. He was a lifelong farmer. In his earlier days, he was a good athlete and enjoyed playing basketball and baseball, especially in high school as a New Knoxville Ranger. He was a member of the First Church of New Knoxville, where he had served as an Elder and Deacon of the church. He served as Washington Township Clerk for 27 years, was a longtime member of the New Knoxville Historical Society and was an avid reader of any kind of history. He will be remembered for his friendly, kind personality. He enjoyed speaking in, and teaching about the Low German dialect that he learned at home as a child. Funeral rites will be at the First Church of New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to the First Church of New Knoxville. In accordance with the mandates of the Ohio Department of Health, all visitors are required to wear a mask and socially distance. Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, 200 West Spring Street, New Knoxville, is entrusted with his funeral arrangements.

FELLA, Melanie Sue Fella (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421404) Melanie Sue Fella, age 60, of New Weston OH, died on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. She was born October 30, 1951 in Newark, Ohio to Frank and Rosa Luella (Wise) Sessor Jr. On July 01, 1978 she married John Fella and he survives in New Weston, Ohio. Melanie is also survived by three daughters Michelle & Von Stultz of Indianapolis, IN, Kimberly Morgan & Jeff Napier of Greenville, Ohio, Laurie & Abednego Lambert of Ansonia, Ohio, five grandchildren Dylan Young, Logan Young, Matthew Morgan, Britney Lambert and Hailie Lambert, a sister Sharon & Tim Cottrill of Fairborn, Ohio, a brother Michael & Amy Sessor of Celina, Ohio and five nephews and nieces, Kevin Austin, Jason Sessor, Matthew Sessor, Stacie Sessor and Justin Schaub. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and the Sunshine club in New Weston. Melanie formerly worked at Whirlpool in Greenville. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, March 22, 2012 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville, Ohio. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements.

FELLOWS, Alexander John Fellows (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – March 20, 2012) Alexander John Fellows, age 91, of Sebring, FL, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2012, in Tampa, FL. He was born on Feb. 16, 1921, to Edward Fellows and Rachel Beetcroft of Melbourne, Australia. In 1946, he married Theresia Doseck, and she survives him. He is also survived by 4 children and 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter in 1963 and a son in 2011. He had resided in Sebring, FL, since 2003. As a missionary with SIM since late 1945, he served in Sudan. After marrying Theresia Doseck of the SIM in 1946, he served in Ethiopia until his retirement in 1994. However, they continued serving in short terms in Ethiopia, and while serving in the Sebring area, he worked in the prison ministry until his heart attack in 2006. A memorial service will be Tuesday, March 27 at the SIM Chapel in Sebring, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be may made in Alex’s name to the continuation of his work in Ethiopia, c/o SIM 4114 Nigeria St., Sebring, FL, 33875.

FELTMAN, Dorothy M. Feltman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 1 May 2017) Dorothy M. Feltman, age 92, formerly of New Bremen, died Saturday, April 29, 2017, at the residence of her daughter Carol in Centre Hall, PA. She was born on Dec. 3, 1924, in New Bremen, the daughter of Herbert and Leona (Kettler) Donnerberg. She was first married to Paul Davis, who preceded her in death, and then married Charles Feltman on Aug. 21, 1976, and he preceded her in death on April 21, 1997. Survivors include her daughters, Connie (Richard) Chew of Centre Hall, PA, Carol (Barry) Williams of Centre Hall, PA, and Cathy (Robert) Wert of Chico, CA; nine grandchildren; one step-grandchild; 17 great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild; her sisters: Mary Lou Campbell of Berne, IN, Donna Nagel of St. Marys, Virginia Sweigart of Celina and Catherine Jones of Celina; and her sister-in-law, Miriam Donnerberg of St. Marys. Preceding her in death were three grandchildren, her sister Betty Bergman-Phlipot and her brothers James and Don Donnerberg. Mrs. Feltman was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen and was a 1942 graduate of New Bremen High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. Funeral services will be at a later date at the convenience of the family at the Willow Grove Cemetery, New Bremen. Arrangements are being conducted by the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen.

FELTNER, Margaret J. Lawson Hunter Feltner (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/margaret-hunter-feltner) Margaret J. (Lawson) Hunter-Feltner, age 84, of Celina, OH, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at the Gardens at Celina. She was born December 2, 1934, in Big Stone Gap, VA to the late Earl & Dona (Coffee) Lawson. She is preceded in death by her husband Greene S. Feltner. She is survived by children, Robert & Hallie Hunter of Johnson City, TN, George & Mona Hunter of Dayton, Pat & Dale Ford of Celina, David & Linda Hunter of St. Marys, and Debbie & Mike Dale of Celina; 11 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; siblings, Powder & Emma Lawson of Big Stone Gap, VA, Doug & Janet Lawson of Natural Bridge, VA, Johnny & Joyce Lawson of Eagle Rock, VA and Betty Butler of Celina. She is preceded in death by sons William Hunter Jr. and Eugene H. Hunter and sisters, Ruby Coffee and Nancy Kilgore. She was a member of Coldwater American Legion Auxiliary. Services will be held at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater. Burial will be at Ellis Cemetery, in Montezuma, Ohio. Memorials can be made to State of the heart care.

FELTON, Ronald Felton (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 24 June 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Ronald Felton, age 76, of St. Marys, OH died Wednesday June 24, 2020 at Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster, OH. He was born January 27, 1944 in Detroit, MI. Survivors include 4 daughters Susie Felton of Chicago, IL; Michelle Lindsey of Dallas, TX; Lisa Felton of Oklahoma City, OK; Ronda Elmrick of Kalida, OH; 1 son Christopher (Chelsea) Felton of St. Marys, OH; 12 grandchildren; 3 sisters Dee Hall of Tucson, AZ; Janice Eversman of Celina, OH; Lisa Parker-Schumann of Palmer Lake, CO; and 1 brother Jimmy Hall of Toledo, OH. Preceded in death by: parents Herbert and Eileen (Gross) Parker. He was self-employed. His favorite pastimes included fishing, playing pool and watching football (especially OSU Buckeyes and Dallas Cowboys). Private family services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys.

FELTZ, Julia M. Feltz (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1646895) Julia M. Feltz, age 92, of Maria Stein, died on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at The Gardens at St. Henry. She was born November 27, 1922, in St. Rose to the late Clem & Catherine (Fiely) Albers. On June 26, 1948, she married Clarence ‘Mickey’ Feltz, who died January 6, 2004. She is survived by three children, Tom & Jane Feltz of Maria Stein, Phyllis & Charles Gerace of Dublin and Larry & Laurie Feltz of Cassella, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and sisters-in-law, Sr. Dorothy Feltz of Buffalo, NY and Sally Feltz of Celina. She was preceded in death by a son, Allen Feltz, brothers and sisters, Joanne & Ives Schlegel, Elmer & Catherine Albers, Clara Albers and Regina & Joe Bauer and in-laws, Maurice Feltz and Lillian & Henry Leugers. She was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Cassella, its Christian Mothers Sodality; she was a charter member of the Maria Stein American Legion Auxiliary, and the Knights of St. John Auxiliary, Maria Stein and the former C. K. of A, Cassella. She was also a volunteer at the Maria Stein Center and the Maria Stein Spiritual Center and formerly worked for Dr. Wilke and Dr. Schwieterman, Maria Stein. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, August 28, 2015 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Cassella. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements.

FELTZ, Maurice J. Feltz (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Maurice J. Feltz, age 89, of 114 Harbor Point Road in Celina, OH died Saturday June 21, 2014 at Celina Manor Nursing Home in Celina, OH. He was born December 17, 1924 in Casella, OH to Albert “Blackie” and Catherine (Frong) Feltz. In October of 1977 at Wapakoneta, OH, he married Sally Steen-Adams, who survives. He is also survived by: 3 daughters, Paula (Doug) Elkins of Dayton, OH; Karen (Jim) Perts of Celina, OH; Cindy (Patrick) Staudenheimer of Louisville, KY; 3 grandchildren: Nicholas Elkins, Nicole Staudenheimer, Sarah Staudenheimer-Smith; 1 sister, Dorothy Feltz of Buffalo, NY; 2 sisters-in-law, Julia Feltz of Maria Stein, OH; and Phyllis Blew of Celina, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert “Blackie” and Catherine Feltz; son, Michael Feltz; son, Nicholas Feltz; and brother, Mickey Feltz. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II. He retired from the State of Ohio, where he worked as an investigator in the fraud unit for the Medicaid program. He had previously been employed at Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Co and Reynolds & Reynolds (both in Celina) and New Idea in Coldwater, OH. He was a member and past officer of Coldwater American Legion and VFW Post # 9289 in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included boating, gardening and riding his bicycle. Mo was an accomplished ballroom dancer, and thoroughly enjoyed being the “life of the party.” Private family services will be held. Burial, with full graveside military honors, will take place at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice program.

FELTZ, Rita E. Feltz (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1670124) Rita E. Feltz, age 95, of St. Henry, died on Monday, October 5, 2015 at The Gardens at St. Henry. She was born February 24, 1920 in St. Henry, to the late Joseph & Catherine (Barther) Losekamp. On May 17, 1952, she married Robert L. Feltz, who survives in St. Henry. She is also survived by two sons, William J. Feltz of Minster and James F. & Deb Feltz of Red Lion, PA, four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a sister, Henrietta Henry of St. Henry. She is preceded in death by a son Gerard J. Feltz, an infant daughter, Mary Beth Feltz and brothers and sisters, Mary Knapke, Ann Tangeman, Fred Losekamp and Bernard Losekamp. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and its Altar Rosary Sodality. She was the retired clerk and treasurer at St. Henry Schools. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, October 10, 2015 at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery, St. Henry. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements.

FELTZ, Robert Feltz (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=66786298_RFeltz) Robert L. Feltz, age 98, of St. Henry, died on Monday, March 13, 2017 at The Gardens at St. Henry. He was born February 17, 1919 in Cassella, to the late Frank J. & Philomena (Cron) Feltz. On May 17, 1952, he married Rita E. (Losekamp), and she died October 5, 2015. He is survived by two sons, William J. Feltz of Minster and James F. & Deb Feltz of Red Lion, PA, four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law Henrietta Henry of St. Henry. He is preceded in death by a son Gerard J. Feltz, an infant daughter, Mary Beth Feltz; sisters Adelaide Hoying, Esther Fox, Edna Koenig, Mary Rekeweg, Laura Huelsman, and Ruth Feltz; and brothers Hugo, Walter, Ray, Oscar, Richard, Martin and Frank. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church where he was a member of the choir for many years, and the Catholic Knights of Cassella. He retired from the former New Idea Plant in Coldwater. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 18, 2017 at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery, St. Henry. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry has been entrusted with the services.

FELVER, Curtis Alan Felver (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 January 2020) Curtis Alan Felver, age 69, passed away Monday at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville after an extended illness. He was born June 16, 1950, in Lima, to Ralph and Sharon Polen Felver Jr. Curtis taught building maintenance at Mid-East Career and Technology Center and was an advisor for the SkillsUSA program at the school, where they competed through the state and national levels. He served our country and protected our freedom in the United States Navy, where he served aboard submarines George Washington Carver, Andrew Jackson and Woodrow Wilson. Surviving are his mother Sharon Polen Felver of Van Wert; his wife Karen Dysinger Felver, whom he married Jan. 25, 1969; two sons: Jason Robert Felver of Lexington, SC, and Chris (Mindy) Felver of Defiance; two daughters: Tracy Neff and Cynthia Felver of Zanesville; a sister Deborah (Jim) Boroff of Van Wert; a brother Neil (Jeannette) Felver of Lynchburg, TN; six grandchildren: Jacob Stewart, Anastasia Neff, Keri Stewart, Matthew Neff, Gracie Walker and Phillip Walker; and two great-grandchildren: Verydia Morgan and Elias Neff. In addition to his father Ralph Felver Jr., he is preceded in death by a brother Todd Felver and a sister Kristy Felver. The Snouffer Funeral Home, 1150 W. Military Road, Zanesville is serving the family.

FELVER, James E. Felver (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 25 May 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) James E. Felver, age 80, of rural Wapakoneta, OH died Saturday May 25, 2019 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH due to injuries sustained in a recent traffic accident. He was born March 29, 1939 in St. Marys, OH to Kenneth and Mildred (Riley) Felver. On May 22, 1957 he married Janice Mae Krouskop, who died August 13, 2018. Survivors include 1 daughter Vicki Hobler of Coldwater, OH; 2 sons Dane (Robin) Felver of Wapakoneta, OH; Terry (Shirley) Felver of St. Marys, OH; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 sister Norma Jones of Michigan and 1 sister-in-law Janice Felver of St. Marys, OH. Preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Mildred Felver; wife Janice Felver; brother Leroy Felver; sister Wilma Brotherwood; sister Lola Shaner; sister Marie Bailey; brother Jerry Felver; sister Juanita Felver; and sister Jackie Felver. Mr. Felver retired from the Ford Motor Co. in Lima, OH where he worked as a licensed steam engineer. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed shooting, hunting, fishing, archery and playing cards. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to the Miller Funeral Homes in St. Marys.

FELVER, Janice Mae Krouskop Felver (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 13 August 2018) Janice Mae Felver, age 79, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, died 1Monday, August 13, 2018, at Saint Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born August 6, 1939, in Hardin County, Ohio, the daughter of H. Monroe and Helen (Tuttle) Krouskop. She married James Felver on May 22, 1957, in Portland, IN; he survives at the residence. She is also survived by her children: Vicki Hobler of Coldwater, Ohio; Dane (Robin) Felver of Wapakoneta; Terry (Shirley) Felver of Saint Marys; ten grandchildren; fourteen great- grandchildren and by a brother, Roger (Alice) Krouskop of Saint Marys. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son, Daniel Lynn Felver; by her brothers: Doyle, Dennis and Dwain Krouskop. Janice was a 1957 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. She was a homemaker and she enjoyed gardening, crocheting, making crafts, reading and motorcycling. She was a member of Saint Marys Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Private family services will be held.

FELVER, Jerry R. Felver (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Jerry R. Felver, 63, of 163 Parkway Court, St. Marys, OH, died 11:45 a.m. Thursday, December 6, 2007, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born May 12, 1944, in Celina, OH, the son of F. Kenneth and Mildred (Riley) Felver. On February 22, 1964 in Neptune, OH he married Nancy Carol McKee, and she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Jemae (Sean) Wilder of St. Marys, OH; a son Jerry Lee (Allison) Felver of St. Marys, OH; a daughter, Yvonne “Vonnie” (Bob) Miller of St. Marys, OH; a daughter April (David) Cox of Wapakoneta, OH; 7 grandchildren: Shelby and Jenna Wilder; Sarrah and Bobby Miller; Hanna and Haley Felver; Kenny Speicher; a sister, Lola Shaner of Celina, OH; a sister, Wilma Brotherwood of St. Marys, OH; a sister, Norma Jones of Celina, OH; and a brother, James (Janice) Felver of Wapakoneta, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marie Margaret Bailey; brother, Leroy Felver. He attended Memorial High School in St. Marys. He was a certified welder, and worked as such at both Clark Equipment in Lima, OH and Airport Mfg. in New Knoxville, OH. He had also been a driver for Polecat Trucking in St. Marys. He enjoyed camping and riding his Honda Goldwing motorcycle with his wife of 43 years. Services are scheduled for Monday December 10, 2007 at the Miller Funeral Home (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys.

FELVER, Leroy S. Felver (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Leroy S. Felver, 80, of 114 N. Pine Street in St. Marys, OH, died Thursday April 19, 2007 at the JTDM Hospital. He was born July 18, 1926 in St. Marys, OH to Franklin K. & Mildred V. (Riley) Felver. He is survived by sisters, Lola Mae Shaner of Celina, OH; Wilma Brotherwood of St. Marys, OH; Norma Jones of Celina, OH; brothers, James (Janice) Felver of Wapakoneta, OH; and Jerry (Nancy) Felver of St. Marys, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Enid Felver; sister Marie Margaret Bailey; sister Juanita Felver; brother Roger Felver; and brother Jackie Felver. A retired construction worker, his working life was spent in the area of West Palm Beach, FL, as a member of bridge- building crews. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the 82nd Airborne Division during WW II. He was Roman Catholic by faith. Services are scheduled Tuesday April 24, 2007 at the Miller Funeral Home (State Route 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial, with graveside military rites, will follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens, near St. Marys.

FELVER, Lowell Felver (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 June 2009) Lowell "Pete" Felver, age 90, 522 N. Cherry St., Celina, died Friday, June 26, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born July 6, 1918, in Celina, a son of George A. and Zoa Wilson Felver, they both preceded him in death. On Aug. 25, 1946, he married Norma Sealscott, she preceded him in death in August 2005. He is survived by a son, Floyd (Rosemary) Felver of Celina; a daughter-in-law, Linda Seibel and 4 grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Felver; and a brother. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. The American Legion will hold military services at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow at Buck Cemetery in Celina, where military honors will be given by the Celina American Legion Post 210 and Celina VFW Post 5713. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Celina Area Visiting Nurses and Hospice.

FELVER, Ralph Felver, Jr. (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 22 July 2017) Ralph Felver, Jr., age 87, of 533 South Harrison Street, Van Wert, Ohio died Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. He was born February 28, 1930 in St. Marys, Ohio to Ralph and Martha (Moser) Felver, Sr. On March 26, 1949 he married Sharon Rose (Polen) Felver, who survives at the residence. Ralph is survived by his son Curtis A. (Karen) Felver, Zanesville, OH; daughter Deborah K. (James) Boroff, Van Wert, OH; and son Neil W. Felver, of Wartrace, TN; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Todd Eric Felver in 1968, a daughter, Kristy Lynn Felver in 1992, and a daughter-in-law, Tiffany G. Felver in 2016. The last of 9 siblings, Ralph was also preceded in death by 4 brothers: Louis Felver, Ervin Felver, Basil Felver, and Carl Felver; and 4 sisters: Goldie (Slife) Meyer, Cleo Howell, Lilly Herzog, and Marva Lee Germann. Ralph was a 1948 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys, Ohio. He retired from Chrysler Corporation in Van Wert, Ohio in 1989 after 23 years of service. He enjoyed painting, playing cards, watching movies, loved Tom & Jerry, but most of all loved his wife of 68 years, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, extended family and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street Chapel, in St. Marys, Ohio. Burial will follow in Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton Ohio. Memorial contributions in memory of Ralph may be directed to Van Wert Hospice Center, 1155 Westwood Drive, Van Wert, Ohio 45891.

FELVER, Robert E. Felver (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 22 November 2016) Robert E. Felver, age 75, of Celina, passed away Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. He was born on Oct. 28, 1941, in Auglaize County. Survivors include a brother, Earnest Lee (Betty) Felver of Rockford; two sisters, Delight Fox of Rockford, Irene Jean Germann of Celina; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Robert Felver; mother, Nina Harter; stepfathers, Lester Germann and Harvey Lee Chaney; a sister and brother-in-law, Darlene Sue (Tony) Salisbury; and a brother-in-law Gary Fox. He attended Mount Tabor Church of God, Celina. Bobby was always very active, he enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and camping. Funeral services will be Saturday in the Cisco Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, St. Marys. Contributions can be made to Grand Lake Hospice, 1122 E. Spring St., St. Marys, OH, 45885 and/or ITAALK, Autism Foundation, 2040 W. Central Ave., Toledo, OH, 43606.

FELVER, Ruth E. Felver (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Ruth E. Felver, age 69, of Celina, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was born on Aug. 29, 1939, in Greencastle, PA, a daughter of Clyde and Margaret (Ingall) Shearer. She was previously married to Ronald Felver, who survives in Celina. She is also survived by 2 sons, Ron (Penny) Felver Jr., Randy Felver; a daughter, Peggy Felver all three of Celina; a brother; a sister; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters and brothers. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Humane Society or for Cancer Research.

FENNIG, Calvin A. Fennig (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 25 October 2010) Calvin A. Fennig, age 89, formerly of Bryant, IN, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 2010, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born on Dec. 13, 1920, in Bryant, IN, the son of Delphia E. and Edith K. (Linn) Fennig, and they preceded him in death. On Dec. 12, 1944, he married Alma E. Bollenbacher, and she preceded him in death in July of 1974. He is survived by a son, Lee (Judy) Fennig of Celina; a daughter, Sue Ann Fraze of Paulding; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law. Funeral services will be Thursday at the St. John Lutheran Church in Celina. Burial will follow in Swamp College Cemetery. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina handled the arrangements. The family requests donations to the charity of the donor's choice.

FENNIG, Diane S. Fennig (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 20 January 2019) Diane S. Fennig, age 64, of Celina, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. She was born March 2, 1954, at the Naval Base Hospital in Norfolk, VA, a daughter of Dallas E. & Kathryn (Gengler) Pierstorff. Her father passed away on March 24, 2013, and her mother survives in Celina. On September 27, 1986, Diane married Barry Fennig. He survives, along with three daughters: Kate (Bryan) Davis of Celina, Jessica Mullins of Rockford, and Megan (Chris) Brillhart of St. Augustine, FL; five grandchildren who called her "Mimi": Neenah (Austin) Tester, Nate Houts, Malia Tharp, Elijah Tharp, and Bristol Shreves; and two great-grandchildren: Kane Tester and Jhettlee Chilcoat. Also surviving are her brother & sister: Rebekah Snead of St. Augustine, FL, and Eric (Jodi) Pierstorff of Celina; brothers & sisters-in-law: Phil A. (Cheryl) Fennig, Tiara Roberts, and Larry (Susan) Fennig, all of Celina; and several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents- in-law: Philip & Frances (Jolly) Fennig. Diane was a 1972 graduate of Celina High School. She worked as a Customer Service Representative at Reynolds + Reynolds in Celina for 30 years. She was a very active member of Mt. Carmel Church of God, Celina, serving with the Youth Group, teaching Sunday School, and performing vocals for special church events. She enjoyed planning activities for the Youth Group, such as Christmas Caroling. Performing as a clown, Diane would entertain for the Children's Church Ministry, and at the Mercer County Relay for Life, Celina Lake Festival, and Durbin Bean Bake. Diane was a member of the Red Hat Society, and the Durbin Bean Bake Community Club, helping prepare food for the annual "Bean Bake", and dressing as a clown for the event, making balloon animals for the children. Always an animal lover, Diane had pet reptiles as a child. As an adult, she and her family raised a variety of animals, such as horses, goats, sheep, ducks, cats and dogs. Her favorites were her Granddogs, Odin and Champ. A very adventurous person, Diane loved outdoor activities such as whitewater rafting, snow skiing, and camping. She also enjoyed spending time tubing and water skiing on the lake. Diane was an avid reader, and very artistic and creative. She was a very good cook, and had quite a sweet tooth. Diane was a true miracle, who courageously battled pancreatic/liver cancer for 18 years. She was very strong, and never complained. She was a role model to many, and always did what was right. Funeral Services will be at Mt. Carmel Church of God. Burial will be at Buck Cemetery, near Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to: The American Cancer Society, Cancer Association of Mercer County, or Camp Otyokwah Church Camp, Butler, Ohio.

FENNIG, Frances B. Fennig (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 16 August 2018) Frances B. Fennig, age 95, of Celina, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. Born August 24, 1922 in West Union, Iowa, she was a daughter of the late Leonard F. & Clara (Nagel) Jolly, Sr. Frances and Philip L. Fennig were married November 7, 1942, and he preceded her in death on January 1, 2000. She is survived by four children: Phil A. (Cheryl) Fennig, Tiara Roberts, Barry (Diane) Fennig and Larry G. (Susan) Fennig, all of Celina; twenty six grandchildren, seven grandchildren: Jerry, Rick, Katie, Jessica, Megan, Gwen and Mark; thirteen great grandchildren, Rachel, Cody, Carley, Valentyna, Keith, Kendra, Lillyanne, Lexix, Neenah, Nathan, Malia, Elijah and Bristol and five great-great- grandchildren, Chloe, Noah, Lillyrose, Reese, and Jhettlee. Also surviving are two sisters: Velma Lynch of Celina and Bonnie (Richard) Resh of Richmond, IN, a sister-in-law, Irene Jolly of Celina, and many nieces and nephews, including special nieces Norma Keller and Nila Clementson, to whom she was like a second mother. Frances was preceded in death by brothers & sisters: Leonard Jolly Jr., Vincent Jolly, Allen Jolly, Violet Thomas, Virginia Spry and Rosemary McGough, and infant brother, Cecil Jolly. Grandma cookie will be greatly missed by all who enjoyed her cookies, angelfood cakes, and homemade noodles. Frances retired from Huffy Bicycles with 25 years of service, and had also worked at Goodyear in St. Marys. A 1940 graduate of Celina High School, Frances was a member of Mt. Carmel Church of God. She had served her church at Bible School, Sunday School and Church Camp. She always said she taught the "Sand Box Kids" at Mt. Carmel. Frances was also an assistant Girl Scout Leader for many years, a member of the Durbin Bean Bake Community Club, and a former member of the Order of Eastern Star in Celina. Frances faithfully kept in touch with her classmates and former Huffy co-workers, meeting often for breakfasts and lunches throughout the years. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 25, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Mt. Carmel Church of God, Durbin Bean Bake Community Club or the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

FENNIG, Mark A. Fennig (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 24 February 2010) Mark A. Fennig, age 58, of Van Wert, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born June 5, 1951, in Celina, a son of Donald E. Fennig of Van Wert and the late Marilyn M. (Miller) Fennig. He is survived by his brother Stephen Fennig of Van Wert; his sisters, Sharon Franklin of Walton, KY, Leslie (Steven Hughes) Fennig of Fort Wayne, IN and Stephanie (Michael Ludwig) Fennig of Convoy. He worked at Celina Aluminum Precision Technology in Celina for more than 10 years. He was a member of the Van Wert County Outdoorsman Club. Funeral services will be Friday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Van Wert. Private family burial will take place at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Wabash. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Van Wert Animal Protective League. Arrangements are by Alspach- Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory.

FENWICK, Barbara Fenwick (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 November 2019) Barbara Fenwick, age 81, of Largo, Florida, passed away on Oct. 13, 2019. She will be remembered as a mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend who loved with such passion, dedication and greeted all with warm hugs and sincere smiles. She lived a full life as a Navy wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma. Barbara was born Jan. 21, 1938, in Decatur, IN, the only child of Donald and Dorothy Bowen (Granger). She enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling, and had an appreciation for good food. Most of all Barbara loved her family and instilled her strong values that will guide them throughout their lives. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Christine Hampton, Cheryl Hampton (Jeff), her son, Donald Fenwick Jr (Susan), 10 grandchildren, and 8 great- grandchildren. Also survived by sister-in-law Sandra Fenwick Burden (Bob), nieces Kelley Fenwick Mele (Tom), Tammy Fenwick Pfenning, Tiffany Fenwick, and nephews Sterling Fenwick and Darrell Fenwick. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Fenwick Sr. (2008), daughter Cynthia Dussault (2003), and son-in-law David Hampton (2018). In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations may be sent to: Arthritis Foundation at helpfightra.org, or American Breast Cancer Society at give.bcrf.org.

FENWICK, Tonda L. Fenwick (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 25 August 2016) Tonda L. Fenwick, age 63, of St. Marys, died Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 21, 1952, in Celina to Sterling and Mary Frances (Fennig) Fenwick Jr. Survivors include: her brother Darrell (Naomi) Fenwick of St. Marys; her brother Sterling (Cheryl) Fenwick III of Wapakoneta; her sister Tammy Pfenning of Troy and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Sterling and Mary Fenwick Jr. and brother-in-law Mark Pfenning. She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. She was a homemaker and had been employed in the dietary department of Otterbein – St. Marys Retirement Community. Her favorite pastimes included following St. Marys Roughrider sports programs and Cincinnati Reds baseball. Funeral rites are scheduled to be Sunday at Miller – Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High St. Chapel) in St. Marys. Private burial will take place at a later date in the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Agape Ministries or Animal Resource Foundation (ARF).

FERGUS, Lester D. Fergus (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 9 April 2012) Lester D. (Les) Fergus died April 9, 2012 at The Gardens in Wapakoneta. He was born to William Fergus and Evelyn (Dorner) Fergus Hunt on October 2, 1922 in Sidney, OH who preceded him in death. On December 30, 1940 he married his high school sweet-heart Ruth Emily Dieters who preceded him in death in 2007. He affectionately called her “Emy” and they were married sixty-six years. After graduating from Holy Angels High School in 1940, Mr. Fergus earned a BS Mechanical Engineering from Hartun Technical Institute, Roseville, MI. Mr. Fergus was a graduate of O.C.S. and served his country in WWII as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry from 1943 – 1946. From 1947 to 1969 Mr. Fergus had an illustrious career as a mechanical engineer in the aerospace industry working for Monarch Tool Company, Ex-Cell-O Corporation, Pratt & Whitney, and Ling-Tenco- Vought. In 1969 Fergus and his wife launched Fergus Investments, investing in stocks, real estate, oil drilling, apartment rentals, cattle ranching, and laundromats. Mr. Fergus was one of four founding members of the Denton Elk’s Lodge #2446 in 1970. He served as Exalted Ruler of the Denton Elk’s Lodge in 1972. Mr. Fergus was a member of the Elks for sixty-five years. He also was a member of the Wapakoneta Eagles and the Bradenton, FL VFW. He had a love for flying. Fergus soloed in a Stinson Model 108 in 1953. He obtained his commercial pilot’s license in 1958. He retired from flying at the age of seventy after owning multiple airplanes throughout his life-time. He was preceded in death by one daughter Judith Ann (Fergus) Zink in 1984. Mr. Fergus is survived by three grandchildren Dale Raymond Zink of Clariton, PA; Kelly Jo (Zink) (Thomas) Ernst of Cridersville, OH; Daniel Joseph (Duke) (Heather Grist) Zink of Concord NC and three great-grandchildren Jeremy Robert and Ashley Danielle Zink and Kirstie Judith Ernst and one great-great grandchild Conner Robert Zink and a sister Delores Pugh. Mass of Christian Burial will be St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta on Saturday. Burial will follow at the church cemetery in Wapakoneta with military rites being performed by the VFW Post 8445. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 615 N. Dixie Highway, Wapakoneta handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Residents Activity Fund at The Gardens of Wapakoneta.

FERGUSON, Marilyn Jean Ferguson (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 7 April 2019) Marilyn Jean Ferguson, age 61, of Celina, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2019, in the Emergency Department at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was born January 21, 1958, in Mercer County, to Cletus Jr. & Imogene Lois (Canary) Menchhofer, who both preceded her in death. Marilyn and Rex A. Ferguson were married on April 12, 1975. He survives, along with their three children: Michelle (Rob) Behm, Mike (Jill) Ferguson, and Ryan Ferguson, all of Celina, and four grandsons: Will & Andrew Behm and Marcus & Jack Ferguson. Also surviving are four brothers & sisters: Doug (Sheila) Menchhofer of Celina, Shirley (Dennis) Kunk of Celina, Richard Menchhofer of Coldwater, and Brenda Menchhofer of Celina, and brothers & sisters-in- law: Becky Rasawehr of Celina, Max (Joy) Ferguson of Celina, Deborah (Tom) Smalley of Celina, Mary Jo (Steve) Muhlenkamp of Portland, IN, Peggy (Mike) Stroh of Wapakoneta, and James Heffner of Celina. Marilyn was preceded in death by three brothers: Dennis Menchhofer and twins Donald & Ronald Menchhofer, a sister-in-law, Beverly Heffner, and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Rasawehr. Marilyn attended Celina High School. She was a homemaker, and helped on the family farm. She particularly enjoyed taking care of the farm animals. Marilyn loved working outdoors, mowing and gardening, and had a green thumb. Private Family Services are planned. Burial will be at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Church of God, Celina.

FERRIS, Thomas Ferris (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 July 2014) Thomas Ferris, age 83, of Beavercreek, formerly of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014. He was born on Jan. 21, 1931, in St. Marys, to the late William and Johanna Ferris. Thomas served during the Korean War as a Sp4 for the United States Army. He was an officer for the American Welding Society and was the top volunteer for the Shepherd Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He worked for Westinghouse and Hobart. Thomas was a gentle soul who enjoyed a preprandial libation and had a way with words. Through simple acts of kindness, Tom built a life of meaning and purpose. He was preceded in death by his sister, Martha Thornsburg, his brother, Bill Ferris and sisters Joan Minardi and Mary Ferris. Thomas is survived by his sister, Ruth Gianola and 31 nieces and nephews. Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Road, Kettering handled the arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at Ascension Catholic Church, 2025 Woodman Drive, Kettering. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shepherd Center, 1700 Ebert St., Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, or to Noah Homes, 12526 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA, 91978-2329.

FETT, Dean Edward Fett (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 October 2008) Dean Edward Fett, age 81, died Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born Oct. 8, 1927, in Wapakoneta, a son of Harley F. and Martha (Will) Fett and they preceded him in death. On the deaths of his father in 1967 and his mother in 1970, Dean made his home with his sister, Dot Schaub who became his guardian (angel) and her husband Bob and family. He attended Auglaize Industries in New Bremen. He is survived by three sisters; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was also preceded in death by two sisters; and three brothers-in-law. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize Industries Skills and Thrills, 317 Boesel Ave., New Bremen, OH, 45869, or the Auglaize County Special Olympics.

FETTERS, Alan Fetters (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 5 January 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Alan Fetters, age 62, of Columbus, Ohio, died Sunday, January 5, 2020, at OSU Medical Center, Columbus. He was born March 10, 1957, in Saint Marys, OH, the son of Chancy and Nina J. (Armantrout) Fetters. He is survived by his sister, Nina K. (Stan) Gerlach of Montezuma, Ohio; a nephew: Travis (Dianna) Gerlach of Chickasaw, Ohio; a niece: Stacy (Drew) Forry of Lexington, SC; by his great-nieces and nephews: Veyda Gerlach; Vivian Gerlach; Vanita Gerlach; Chancy Gerlach; Nolan Forry; Reylan Forry. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his siblings Gary Fetters and Sandra Fetters. Alan was a 1975 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School and a graduate of The Ohio State University. He spent his career in the financial sector, including insurance sales, real estate and banking in the Columbus area. He loved horticulture and was especially adept at growing orchids. He also enjoyed raising fish in his aquarium and watching Star Trek. He was very involved in the arts and theatre in Columbus. Funeral rites will be at the Miller Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys. Memorial gifts may be given to the National Stem Cell Foundation.

FETTERS, Clifford E. Fetters (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Clifford E. Fetters, 84, of 105 Maple Street, Saint Marys, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at the Valley Nursing Home in Saint Marys, where he had resided for the past three years. He was born February 22, 1926, in Celina, the son of Wilbur Fetters and Mary (Muter) Fetters Schoenleben. Both of his parents preceded him in death. He married Dorothy Frischkorn on December 14, 1943 and she preceded him in death on August 28, 2000. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Ann (Stephen) Kettler of Saint Marys; by three grandchildren: Stephanie (Dean) Barnett of Columbus; Stephen (Ruth) Kettler of Saint Marys; Kimberley (Deny) Morlino of Saint Marys; by 10 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; by a brother, Bud Schoenleben of Celina; two sisters: Ruth Ruvoldt of Saint Marys and Helen Thompson of Celina. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Vera Halderman; by a great-granddaughter, Rachel Harris. Cliff was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater during WWII. He was retired from Saint Marys Trucking Company, where he had driven a truck for 30 years. He later worked at Crown Equipment in New Bremen and was the owner of Cliff’s Mower Service in Saint Marys for many years. He had served as Fourth Ward City Councilman and he loved spending time drinking coffee and talking politics with local police at his mower shop. He enjoyed watching sports and old western movies. Funeral rites will be Monday, March 22, 2010, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Cliff’s family.

FETTERS, Ina Fetters (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Ina Fetters, age 89, of Fort Recovery, formerly of rural Celina, died Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008, at Briarwood Manor Nursing Home, Coldwater. She was born Dec. 25, 1918, in Portland, IN, a daughter of James A. and Minerva Holly, and they preceded her in death. Her husband, Orville "Joe" Fetters preceded her in death on Dec. 30, 1974. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by five brothers and sisters. Services will be Thursday, at W. H. Dick and Sons - Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

FETTERS, Jerry L. Fetters (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420943) Jerry L. Fetters, age 63, of 1118 Jefferson Ave., Celina, Ohio, died on Friday, March 30, 2012 at OSU Richard Ross Heart Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born June 10, 1948 in Celina, Ohio to the late Chester Fetters & Louella (Howell) Fetters- Sowders. Jerry is survived by his spouse, Judy Shinn of Celina, a son, Brian & Valerie Fetters of Celina, two grandchildren, Kendall and Tatum, two step-sons, Tad Shinn and Cory Shinn, both of Celina, five brothers and sisters, Dick & Rita Fetters of Montpelier, Ohio, Ronnie & Becky Fetters, Jeanette & Chuck Zimmerman and Judy Martin, all of Celina and Pam Kovar of Columbus, Ohio, former wife, Debra Fetters of Celina, and step-sister-in-law, Alphie Sowders of Celina. He is preceded in death by a son, Mitchell Fetters, a brother Rex Fetters and a step-brother, Hershal Sowders. He was a member of Celina American Legion, Celina V.F.W., Celina Moose, and was a veteran of the US Army. He worked for H.A. Dorsten, Minster and the former Fetter's Masonry, Celina. Funeral services will be Friday, April 06, 2012 at St. John Lutheran Church, Celina, Ohio. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina, Ohio. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Jerry was a tissue donor. Memorials may be directed to American Heart Association and the American Cancer Association.

FETTERS, Kenneth A. Fetters (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio –30 May 2017) Kenneth A. Fetters, age 72, of Celina, died Sunday, May 28, 2017, at his residence in Celina. He was born on Dec. 4, 1944 in Van Wert to the late Norval C. and Marguerite (Slusser) Fetters. On Aug. 6, 1966, he married Marianna Vinking, who survives in Celina. Also surviving are his two daughters and sons-in-law, Kim Gause and Kris Rasneor, both of Celina, three grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, a brother and sister-in-law, a brother-in-law, and several nieces and nephews. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother-in-law. Funeral services will be Thursday at the New Horizons Community Church in Rockford. Burial will follow in the Willshire Cemetery in Willshire. Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church Camp at Camp COTUBIC, 2158 County Road, 25 North, Bellefontaine, OH, 43311.

FETTERS, Merissa L. Fetters (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 21 February 2020) Merissa L. Fetters, age 26, of Rockford, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was born January 12, 1994, in Robinson, IL, to Dan & Janice Noggler Fetters, who survive in Rockford. Merissa is also survived by two children, Paisley Piper and Riley Piper Jr., a brother, Jaritt Noggler, of West Milton, and grandmother, Carolyn Fetters, of Rockford. Preceding her in death was her grandmother, Rose Poppe, grandfather, Leo Noggler, and great grandmother, Shirlene Fetters. Merissa was a 2009 graduate of Celina High School. Funeral service will be at The Lord's Abounding Grace Church, 7495 US Route 127N, Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Fetters family.

FETTERS, Nina J. Fetters (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Nina J. Fetters, 84, of 804 W. Jackson Street in St. Marys, OH died Friday March 15, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. She was born August 29, 1928 in Adams Co., IN to Charles W. and Nora (Machlin) Armantrout. On February 22, 1947, she married Chancy L. Fetters, who died September 30, 1963. She is survived by 1 daughter, Nina Kay (Stanley) Gerlach of Miamisburg, OH; 1 son, Alan Fetters of Columbus, OH; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Nora Aramantrout; husband, Chancy Fetters; son, Gary Fetters; daughter, Sandra Fetters; sister, Leota Brown; sister, Beulah Morgan; brother, Ruell Armantrout; sister, Wilma Armantrout. She retired from JTDM Hospital in St. Marys, where she worked as a certified nursing assistant. Her favorite pastimes included attending estate auctions, collecting antiques and growing flowers and vegetables in her garden. Rites are scheduled to be Wednesday March 20, 2013 at Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

FEY, Isabel C. Fey (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1787960) Isabel C. Fey, age 87 of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Heritage Manor, Minster. She was born on June 26, 1928 in McKeesport, PA to the late Leo & Mary Ann (Keddie) Fey. She is survived by a sister, Marie Fey, of St. Henry. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her brothers, Fr. George Fey C.P.P.S., and Fr. Albert Fey C.P.P.S. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry, and its Ladies Altar Rosary Sodality. Isabel was also a retired Registered Nurse and Anesthetist. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 28, 2016 at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements.

FICKERT, Donald L. Fickert (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 March 2009) Donald L. Fickert, age 73, 2620 Hone-Weir Road, Celina, died Saturday, March 28, 2009, at his residence of natural causes. He was born March 26, 1936, in Mercer County, a son of Levi Fickert and Elsie Kanorr and they preceded him in death. On Feb. 15, 1958, he married Mary Fox and she survives. He is also survived by a four sons, Don (Tina) Fickert Jr., of Celina, Doug Fickert of Celina, Lee Fickert of Celina at home, Ron (Kristi) Fickert of Willington; two daughters, Rose (Dennis) Butler of Rockford, Cindy (Dick) Miller of Celina; two brothers; two sisters; 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina. Cisco Funeral Home, Celina is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed the Celina Area Visiting Nurses and Hospice or Cheryl Ann School.

FICKERT, Janet L. Fickert (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 2 April 2018) Janet L. Fickert, age 82, of Celina, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She was born September 29, 1935 in Mercer County to the late Doyt L. “Jeff” & Vernia (Bixler) Winemiller. Janet and Ralph O. Fickert were married on November 26, 1961, and he preceded her in death on October 16, 2002. She is survived by a son, Jeff (Tracie) Fickert of Hollansburg, 3 grandchildren: Elisha (Bart) Kuhn of Rockford, and J.R. Fickert and Rachel Fickert of Hollansburg, a great grandson, Hunter J. Germann; and a brother and sister, Dwight Winemiller and Margaret Goodwin. Preceding Janet in death were a son, John E. Fickert on March 8, 2010, and an infant son, Timmy Lee Fickert. A 1954 graduate of Celina High School, Janet had helped her husband on the family farm and with their race horses. She had worked as an aide at Otis Hospital and the Karch Home for the Elderly. Janet also had been employed as a cook at the Fountain and Motor Inn Restaurants. She attended Bethany United Methodist Church, and was a former member of the United States Trotting Association. Janet would do anything for anyone, and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She loved cooking, baking, and crocheting blankets. Other favorite pastimes were Red Hat Day BINGO at the Senior Citizens Center, and enjoying the outdoors and her flowers. She was an avid fan of the OSU Buckeyes. Funeral Services will be Thursday, April 5th, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will be at North Grove Cemetery in Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to Grand Lake Hospice or the Mercer County Council on Aging (Senior Citizens Center).

FICKERT, Virginia L. Fickert (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Virginia L. Fickert, 71, 301 Leona St., Celina, died Feb. 17, 2008, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. She was born Feb. 24, 1936, in Celina to Gerald "Hickory" and Hazel Keel Woods. On March 3, 1962, she married Jack Fickert, who survives. Other survivors are 3 sons, Jim Woods, of Orlando, FL, and Steve Koesters and Tim Fickert, both of Celina; 1 daughter, Chris (Mike) Godwin, of Celina; 3 brothers, Charley Woods, of Iowa, Bill (Jane) Woods, of St. Henry, and Rick (Rita) Woods, of Celina; 1 sister, Pam (Henry) Billerman, of Celina; 2 brothers in-law, Frank "Dino" Dunno and Dick Feierstein, both of Celina; 1 sister-in-law, Vina Woods, Celina; 16 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Deceased are a daughter, Tracy Ellis; two brothers, Ernie and Gerald "Buss" Woods; and two sisters, Jackie Feierstein and Jean Dunno. She was the owner of Plaza Beauty Salon and worked at the former Huffy Bicycle Co. and Mersman Tables, all of Celina. She was a member and elder of First Presbyterian Church, Celina. She attended Celina High School and was a 1973 graduate of The Ohio State Beauty Academy, Lima. Services are Thursday at the church. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Contributions can be made to the church.

FIDLER, Nannie Fidler (Abstracted from the Lima News, May 7, 1950) Rites will be in the New Hampshire Methodist Church. Burial will be in Walnut Hill Cemetery. The body will be in Van Horn Funeral Home, Lakeview, until services.

FIEBELKORN, Arthur Vern Fiebelkorn Jr. (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 3 February 2020) Arthur Vern Fiebelkorn Jr., age 60, of Wapakoneta passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at his residence. He was born on November 27, 1959 in Lima, OH to Arthur V. & Barbara E. (Spicer) Fiebelkorn Sr. who preceded him in death. On March 15, 1981 he married Mary Beth Huebner and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include 2 sons Justin Fiebelkorn, Andy (Mick) Green; 2 daughters Tina Fowler, Jennifer Fiebelkorn and 7 grandchildren of all whom he loved. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters Winnie and Faith Fiebelkorn. Arthur worked at Midwest Guardian in Wapakoneta too long. He had many friends and dearly loved his dog, Abby, his bird, Spike and his horse Nummy. He was known by all as the strongest man they ever met all the way to the end, which is the only the beginning for him as he’s in the Lord’s hands now. He will be greatly missed. A private family celebration will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services to handle the arrangements.

FIEBLEKORN, Geraldine C. Fiebelkorn (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 24 July 2008) Geraldine C. "Gerry" Fiebelkorn, age 82, of Wapakoneta, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born June 9, 1926, in Wapakoneta, a daughter of Wilbur and Clara (Herr) Lambert and they preceded her in death. She was married to Kenneth Floyd, and he preceded her in death. On Aug. 15, 1970, she married Arthur V. Fiebelkorn, Sr., and he preceded her in death Jan. 9, 2003. She is survived by four children, James Floyd, Faith Fieblekorn, Winnie (Kevin) Lambert, all of Wapakoneta, and Arthur V. (Mary Beth) Fieblekorn, Jr., of Uniopolis; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law; a niece; and two nephews. She was also preceded in death by a brother. Funeral services will be Saturday, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501 in Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

FIEBELKORN, Mary Elizabeth Reier Fiebelkorn (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 5 January 2019) Mary Elizabeth Fiebelkorn, age 91, of Saint Marys, died Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, Ohio. She was born December 14, 1927, the daughter of Albert and Mathilda (Zahn) Reier. She married William Fiebelkorn on January 22, 1949; he preceded her in death on September 16, 1992. She is survived her by granddaughter, Kim Storer of Saint Marys; by her grandchildren: Craig Storer and Tonya Storer; by her son-in-law, Steve Storer of Saint Marys. She is also survived by her brother, Al Reier of Glynnwood; her sister-in-law, Thelma Reier of Saint Marys; by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; by her daughter, Christine Storer; and by a brother, Leonard Reier. Mary was a 1947 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. She retired after 40 years of service as an administrative assistant at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Saint Marys, and for many years she sold Avon Beauty products. She was a member of Eagle’s Auxiliary 767, where she had served as secretary; she was an active member of the Holy Rosary Church Ladies’ Sodality, a member of the Business and Professional Women. She loved to bowl and spent many winters in Palmetto, Florida. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys, but most often attended Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Glynnwood. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, January 12, 2019, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Glynnwood. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys is entrusted with the arrangements.

FIELDS, Robert G. Fields (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Robert G. Fields, age 51, of Mendon, OH died Sunday, May 20, 2012 in Auglaize County, OH from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was born October 11, 1960 in Ellwood City, PA. His mother, Coral Eileen Alborn Fields, survives in Florida. His father and step-mother: Emmanuel Ray & Mary Ann Fields, survive in Fombell, PA. Survivors include: "The Love of his Life" - Connie Altenbach of Mendon; a son, Joshua (Kristin) Fields, Wind Gap, PA; 6 brothers & sisters: Ronald Ray (Brenda) Fields, Coshocton, OH; Donald C. Fields, Fombell, PA; Lori (Richard) Benton, Bartow, FL; Emmanuel "Manny" (Mandy) Fields, Lima; Joe (Cindy) O'Schea, New Brighton, PA and Jim (Louise) O'Schea of Ellwood City, PA and his granddaughter - Megan Fields. A step-mother, Irene Fields and a step-brother, Brian O'Schea preceded him in death. Robert was employed by Jacobs Engineering, and was working as a scaffold builder/carpenter, contracted by the Husky Refinery in Lima, OH. A U.S. Army Veteran, stationed in Panama, El Salvador and Vietnam. He had been an Army Seal, Tactical Aircraft anti-war operations non- commissioned officer for combat arms and a Data Collector with the Joint Test Force. Awarded for devotion to duty and outstanding performance, Robert attained the rank of Sergeant, which reflected great credit upon himself. He had attended Riverside High School in Ellwood City and then obtained his GED while in the service. A member of Carpenter's Union Local #372 OH / KY / IN, American Kennel Club Coon Hunters, V.F.W. Post #5713 in Celina, OH and the Freedom Team. Connie was Robert's main interest, and he enjoyed animals and all types of hunting. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, May 24 at the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, near Mendon. Memorial Contributions may be made to: The American Kennel Club, Celina V.F.W. Post #5713 or to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. W.H. Dick & Sons - Hellwarth Funeral Home, Mendon was in charge of the arrangements.

FIELY, Alice E. Fiely (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 October 2020) Alice E. Fiely, age 88, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020 at the Countryside Family-First Senior Living in Anderson, IN. Alice was born on Oct. 16, 1931 in St. Henry, the daughter of Aloys John and Elizabeth (Guggenbiller) Backs. She married John E. Fiely on Dec. 1, 1951 and he preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 2011. Alice worked in the cafeteria at Marion Community Schools for 28 years and she just loved being around all of the children. She was a very active member of St. Paul Catholic Church and was a member of the Rosary Society and the Holy Family Rosary Group for 26 years. She also sang in the choir at the church and with the Sweet Adelines. She never knew a stranger and loved people. Alice enjoyed gardening, cooking and loved spending time with her family. She had also volunteered at St. Martin Community Center in Marion and loved her animals. She is survived by two sons, John (Judy) Fiely and Kevin (Terry) Fiely; three daughters, Patricia Goble, Karen Lindamood and Susan (Randy) Herring; brothers, Richard Backs, Maurice (Sandy) Backs and Paul (Ruth) Backs; sister-in-law, Jeannie Backs; grandchildren, John (Cindy) Goble, James (Sharon) Goble, Jeremy (Amanda) Goble, John Eric Fiely, Laura Fiely, Andrew (Tori) Lindamood, Kevin Lindamood (Heather Buchanan), Chad (Lauren) Underwood, Joseph Fiely, Jamie (Calvin) Kung, Andrea (Mike) Ferguson, Chad Herring, Tad Herring, Whitney Castor (Jess Trennepohl) and Chelsey (Perry) Porter; 23 great grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by brothers Harold, Arthur, Donald and Robert Backs; sister, Bernice Kaup; in-laws Gert Backs, Ruth Backs, Lois Backs and Alfreida Backs; son-in-law, John M. Goble and great- grandson, Zach Goble. Arrangements by Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 W. Kem Road, Marion, IN. Funeral Mass services will be at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1009 Kem Road, Marion, IN. Entombment will take place in Gardens of Memory, Marion (Huntington County), IN. Because of COVID-19, the family requests that those in attendance wear masks and practice social distancing.

FIELY, John E. Fiely (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – November 15, 2011) John E. Fiely, age 79, passed away peacefully Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. John was born on Jan. 1, 1932, in St. Rose, to John J. and Gertrude (Hagadorn) Fiely, and they preceded him in death. On Dec. 1, 1951, John married Alice E. Backs, and she survives. In addition to his wife Alice, John is survived by his children, Patricia “Patty” (John) Goble, John “Jack” (Judy) Fiely, Karen Lindamood, Kevin (Terry) Fiely and Susan (Randy) Herring; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and 1 sister-in-law. He was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be Wednesday at St. Paul Catholic Church. Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 Kem Road, Marion, IN is handling the arrangements. Entombment will take place at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Marion, IN, following the funeral services. Memorial contributions may be directed to Family Hospice and Palliative Care, 705 S. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46953.

FIELY, Theresa C. Fiely (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 September 2008) Theresa C. (Mertz) Fiely, age 82, formerly of Cranberry Road in St. Henry, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster. She was born December 16, 1925, in Shelby County, a daughter of John and Catherine (Behr) Mertz, and they preceded her in death. On May 15, 1954, she married Stanley J. Fiely, he died Oct. 21, 1991. She is survived by 4 children: Edmund (Sharon) Kay Fiely of Maria Stein, Andrew (Judy) Fiely of St. Henry, Susanna (Ralph) Siegel of Minster, Helen (Roy) Grunden of Maria Stein; 11 grandchildren: Mike Fiely, Kevin Fiely, Kristy (Mark) Miller, Matt Fiely, Kristy Wendel, Mark Fiely, Mitchell Fiely, Tammy (Michael) Devall, Walter, Jimmy (Diane), Archie (Regina) and Apryl (Shain); 14 great grandchildren: Kyle, Kylie, MacKenzie, Sara, Heather, Garrett, Jacob, Jesse, Jovi, Billy, Shylee, Josh, Todd (Destiny); Sister Senior Mary Adeline Mertz of Dayton; brothers; Robert Fiely (Alvira) Mertz of New Weston, Charles (Alma) Mertz of Sidney, Bernard (Rosetta) Mertz of Botkins, Thomas (Norma) Mertz of Minster, Pat (Kim) Mertz of Seattle, WA; and a brother-in-law Herb Quinter of St. Henry. She was preceded in death by a grandson Billy; a sister Margaret Quinter and brother John Mertz. She attended St. Francis Church in Cranberry Prairie. She was a member of Ladies Rosary Altar sodality of the church, Uniform Group-Knights of St. John Ladies Auxiliary, Maria Stein, Uniform Group-Maria Stein American Legion Auxiliary, Chickasaw VFW Auxiliary and Catholic Knights in Cassella. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Francis Church Saturday. Burial will follow at St. Francis Cemetery in Cranberry Prairie. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is handling the arrangements. Memorials can be made to Alzheimer's Association West Central Ohio Chapter, Lima or Heritage Manor Activity Fund.

FIFER, Douglas A. Fifer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1485381) Douglas A. Fifer, age 52, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, December 23, 2014, in Lima. He was born June 20, 1962 in Portland, IN, to the late Donald & Sallie K. (East) Fifer. He is also survived by a daughter Emily & Josh Mullins of Coldwater, four grandchildren Dalton, Kayla, Rileyana & Madison, a brother Donald Fifer of Montezuma, a sister Doloris Kuhn of Celina, a half brother Buster Bash of Lewisburg and a half sister Nancy & Dan Buckley of Boston, MA. He is preceded in death by a sister Diana Spence and a half sister-in-law Susan Bash. He was an avid NASCAR fan and loved spending time with his grandchildren. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements.

FIGLEY, Glenn A. Figley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 24, 2012) Glenn A. Figley, age 90, of Otterbein St. Marys, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012. He was born on Dec. 19, 1921, in St. Marys, to Miles and Edna (Miller) Figley, and they preceded him in death. On June 29, 1948, he married Ruth Evelyn Hight, and she survives him. He is also survived by his children, Kim Figley of Ohio City, Kirk (Peg) Figley of Lobelville, TN, Mindy (Bruce) Hays of Celina and Kollin Figley of Convoy; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters-in-law, Helen Freeman and June Hanni of Celina. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lowell (Alberta) Figley; a sister, Thelma (Louis) Meeker; two brothers-in-law, Harold “Pete” Freeman and Leon Hanni; and one grandchild. He retired from Goodyear Rubber Tire and Co. after 38 years of service. He also retired from farming. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp. and earned a purple heart at the Battle of Iwo Jima. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and Hamilton and Bethel United Methodist Church. A memorial will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Health Professionals or to Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

FIGEL, Nancy J. Figel (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1756863) Nancy J. Figel, age 67, of St. Henry, died on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. She was born on January 21, 1949 in Coldwater to the late Tiny and Ruby (Smith) Fullenkamp. On November 27, 1969, she married Gene Figel, and he resides in St. Henry. She is also survived by two daughters: Dawn Kunkler and Nick Kunkler, Portland, IN, and Kylie & Brad Brewer, Tampa FL, and a special niece Christine & Brian Evers, St. Henry; grandchildren: Isabelle, Tristin, Gabrielle, Vivienne, Nichol, and Wyatt Kunkler, Gracie, Zachariah, Charlie, and Eli Brewer, Jesse, Jason, and Josh Evers; siblings: Gerald Fullenkamp & Janet Adams, Wapakoneta, Pat & Barb Fullenkamp, Minster, Tom & Donna Fullenkamp, Minster, David & Marita Fullenkamp, St. Henry, Steve & Carol Fullenkamp, St. Henry, Sue & Doug Bruns, Florida, and Joe Fullenkamp, Canada. She is preceded in death by a brother Michael Fullenkamp. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and its Ladies Altar Rosary Sodality, as well as a member of the Coldwater Legion Auxiliary. Nancy graduated from St. Henry High School in 1968, and later the Carousel Beauty Academe in Dayton. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, March 10, 2016 at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements.

FIGLEY, Ruth Evelyn Figley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 March 2019) Ruth Evelyn Figley, age 94, of Otterbein Senior Life Style Choices, St. Marys, died March 9, 2019. She was born Dec. 18, 1924, in Celina to the late Orie and Margaret (Fifer) Hight. On June 29, 1948 she married Glenn A. Figley, and celebrated 63 and a half years together before he passed away on Jan. 22, 2012. Surviving are her children: Kim Figley of Ohio City, Kirk (Peg) Figley of Ecuador, Mindy (Bruce) Hays of Celina and Kollin (Kathy Taylor) Figley of Litchfield, MI; a sister, June Hanni, St. Marys; her grandchildren, Nikki Geurkink, Amanda (Seth) Taylor, Kelly (Nathan) Callaway, Chad Hays, Shauna (Jonny) Walker and Kyle Olding; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Owen (Sonny) Hight; a sister, Helen (Pete) Freeman; a brother-in-law, Leon Hanni and a grandson Trent Figley. Ruth served her country in the United States Army from 1942 to 1945, being stationed at Fort Sam in Houston, TX as an Army nurse. She was a member of Hamilton and Bethel United Methodist Church in Mendon. She retired from Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys after 20 years of service. She also worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, where she met her husband Glenn. In her extremely unselfish ways, Ruth has chosen to donate her body to science. Celebration of life gathering will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family request donation to Grand Lake Hospice, St. Marys. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, Celina.

FIKE, John E. Fike (Abstracted from an unknown newspaper, Jan 9, 1940 ) St. Marys - John E. (Jack) Fike, age 56, former oil driller, died at his home here Monday after an illness dating back to last June. Surviving are his widow, Blanche Wesner Fike, a stepson, Alfred Wesner, and two brothers, Isom Fike, of St. Marys, and O.W. Fike of Roundhead. Funeral services will be Wednesday at his late residence. Burial will be in Elmgrove Cemetery.

FINDLEY, Patricia Jane Findley (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420737) Patricia Jane Findley, age 89, of 10765 North Little Oak Dr. Casa Grande, AZ and formerly of Celina, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Emeritus of Chandler in Chandler, AZ. She was born on December 27, 1923 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Francis and Pearl (Tomlinson) Scott. On Dec. 27, 1945 she married Mauel Findley, who died Sept. 21, 1983. Patricia is survived by her three sons Gary Findley of Celina, Ronald Findley of Arizona, Rick Findley of St. Marys, 16 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and two brothers & sisters-in-law Stanley & Yvonne Scott of Findley and Roger & Ann Scott of New Hampshire. She was preceded in death by her brothers Gerald Scott, Robert Scott, Miles Scott, and her sister Margaret Bolinger. Patricia graduated from Van Wert High School and was formerly employed at Buckeye Overhauls Factory in Coldwater, Ohio and Goodyear in St. Marys. A graveside memorial service will be Jan 11, 2014 in North Grove Cemetery in Celina, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association.

FINDLEY, Ronnie Gene Findley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – February 5, 2015) Ronnie Gene Findley, age 62, of Casa Grande, AZ, and formerly of Celina, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at his residence in Casa Grande. He was born on Sept. 27, 1952, in Celina to the late Manuel and Patricia (Scott) Findley. Survivors include his 4 daughters Toni Lewis, Heather Aquirre, Traci Whittecar, Anna Joy Jeffrey, all of Casa Grande, 10 grandchildren and 2 brothers. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Trinity South Baptist Church in Casa Grande. Private family burial will be held in North Grove Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements have been made by the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina.

FINDLEY, Sharon R. Findley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 April 2017) Sharon R. Findley, age 69, of Celina, died April 8, 2017, at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She was born on Jan. 30, 1948, in Decatur, IN, to the late Max and Mary (Ross) Case. On July 13, 1974, she married Henry Findley, who survives in Celina. Also surviving are her children Sheri and Reed Roll of Decatur, IN, Martha and Tim Gotshall of Sidney, Alexandria Cargill of Myrtle Beach, SC, Robert Shreves of Wapakoneta, Kimberly and Patrick Noel of Lake, MI, Edward and Glenna Findley of Celina; 22 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters-in-law; and two sisters and brothers-in-law. Sharon was preceded in death by six grandchildren and two sisters. A graveside memorial service will be Friday at the Buck Cemetery in Celina. Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

FINITZER, Barbara Marie Finitzer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 23 July 2015) Barbara Marie Finitzer, age 95, of Elida, died Monday, July 20, 2015, at the St. Rita's Medical Center. Barbara was born on Feb. 1, 1920, in Cleveland to Stephen and Maria (Sprinzl) Ratscher, who preceded her in death. On Aug. 30, 1941, she married John Henry Finitzer, who preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1993. Barb is survived by 3 daughters, Linda (Mark) Morris of Vero Beach, FL; Patricia (Garrett) Jones of Pacifica, CA; Barbara (Ronald) Hawk of Elida; 2 sons John S. (Sharon) Finitzer of Mesa, AZ; David (Sue Patton) Finitzer of Ashville; 1 daughter-in-law Judy Finitzer of Crawfordsville, IN; 13 grandchildren; Eric (Lissette) Finitzer, David Morris, Tiffany (Eric) Baierl, Anne (Brian) Talcott, Shannon (Roberto) Casini, Dylan Jones, Kris (Ken) Ferber, Kathy (Paul) Schaaf, John A. Finitzer, Brent Hawk, Matthew Hawk, Katie Hawk and Michael (Lindsey) Finitzer; 18 great- grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and 1 sister, Catherine Wright, of Kirtland. She was preceded in death by a son, Walter Finitzer and a brother in-law, James Wright. During World War II, Barb worked at a defense plant in Cleveland while her husband was serving his country in England. She was a homemaker and had also worked at Sears in the Children's Department. Barb was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Lima. In Crawfordsville, IN, she was a charter member of the Christ Lutheran Church and had been a member of the VFW and American Legion Auxiliaries until she moved to Ohio. Barb was very involved in the Lima Parkinson's Support Group. She was also a member of the Lima Welcome Wagon and participated in their bowling league. Some of her hobbies included; ballroom and polka dancing, cross word puzzles, gardening, sewing, crafting and genealogy. Most of all, she enjoyed her family gatherings and traveling to see her children. Funeral services will be Sunday at the Zion Lutheran Church, Lima. Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel is handling the arrangements. Burial of cremated remains will take place privately at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church at 1300 Edgewood Drive, Lima, OH, 45805, or the Alzheimer's Association at 200 E. High Street, Lima, OH, 45801.

FINK, Dorothy M. Fink (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 1 November 2010) Dorothy M. Fink, age 87, of Celina, died Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She was born on Sept. 3, 1923, in St. Henry, the daughter of Anthony Boehmer and Christine Naseman, and they preceded her in death. On May 3, 1947, she married Elmer B. Fink, and he survives. She is also survived by her son, David (Linda) Fink of Celina; her daughter, Susan (Charles) Bergman of Winter Garden, FL; 1 son-in-law, James Deffenbaugh of Newport News, VA; 1 brother, James (Martha) Boehmer of St. Marys; 4 sisters, Lucille Schoch of Dayton, Virginia (Harold) Kleinhenz of St. Henry, Jeanette Borges of Minster, Joanne Katterheinrich of Toledo; her sister-in-law, Alice Boehmer of Dayton; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her son, Steven Fink; her daughter, Elaine Deffenbaugh; two brothers, Walter Boehmer, Herman Boehmer; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She graduated from St. Marys Memorial High School in 1941. She was a homemaker and she was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. She was also a member of Altar Rosary Sodality and the Mercer County Council on Aging. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will be at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Coldwater. Cisco Funeral Home in Celina handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the IC Endowment Fund.

FINK, Pamela Sue Fink (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Pamela Sue Fink, 61, of 607 Beech Street in St. Marys, OH died Thursday December 15, 2011 at her residence. She was born April 11, 1950 in Mercer Co., OH to Donald and Ruth (Kelley) Fink. She is survived by her mother, Ruth Fink of St. Marys, OH; 5 sisters, Patricia (William) Shafer; Jean (Joe) Kinninger both of Wapakoneta, OH; Jody (Fred Gonzalez) Coil of Union City, CA; Becca Hawkey; Peg (Tony) Lowry both of St. Marys, OH; and 1 brother, Daniel (Lisa) Fink of Glen Carbon, IL. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald Fink; 2 nephews Josh Kinninger and Shaun Fink. Pam attended the ABC Center in New Bremen and became a dedicated employee of the Auglaize Industries during her adult life. She also attended the AWS Day Hab program. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included watching television, solving search & find puzzles and participating in the Special Olympics. Her prized possession was her vast collection of colored pens. She will be missed greatly by her beloved family and many dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday December 19, 2011 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 511 E. Spring Street in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to: Auglaize Industries, Grand lake Hospice or AWS.

FINKE, C. Rosabelle Finke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 9 February 2017) C. Rosabelle Finke, age 96, of St. Marys, died on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017, at Otterbein - St. Marys. She was born on Sept. 15, 1920, in Van Wert County to Floyd and Laura (Whitmore) Boyer. On Sept. 15, 1940, in Van Wert, she married Clifford Finke, who died on Feb. 10, 1983. She is survived by: son, Terry (Joyce) Finke of Celina; daughters, Jeanne (Charles) McMullen of Beavercreek and Eve (Ron) Compton of St. Marys; her eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: parents, Floyd and Laura Boyer; husband, Clifford Finke; daughter, Vonalee G. Martin and brother, Malcolm Boyer. She was a graduate of Rockford High School (Class of 1938). Mrs. Finke was employed for many years as the office manager of Elm Grove Cemetery, Finke Vault Company and St. Marys Marble & Granite Company. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ and its Rebecca Circle, American Legion Post 323 auxiliary and St. Marys Senior Citizens (past secretary). She had served as a leader for the Girl Scouts, elections poll worker and had volunteered for many years at the Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included traveling, bowling, playing cards, crocheting and dancing. Funeral rites are scheduled to be Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel), in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Grand Lake Hospice program.

FINKE, Connie D. Finke (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – February 9, 2015) Connie D. Finke, age 80, of 918 West Jackson Street, Saint Marys, OH, died Monday, February 9, 2015, at Saint Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born September 24, 1934, in Saint Marys, the daughter of Dorothy Deitsch Whetstone. She married James Finke on November 7, 1952 and he preceded her in death in 2000. She is survived by 3 children: Stephanie (Scott) Eshleman of New Knoxville, OH; Gay Finke of Lexington, KY; Matt (Toni) Finke of Saint Marys, OH; 6 grandchildren: Sean Finke; Amy Schmidt; Danielle Eshleman; Brennan Eshleman; Melinda Slife and Jim Finke; 9 great-grandchildren; and 1 daughter-in-law, Donna Swanson Finke of Dunnellon, FL. She was preceded in death by her mother, husband and by a son, Brent Finke. Connie was a 1952 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. She retired from Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, where she was a switchboard operator. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys. Connie loved life and will be remembered as a very happy person who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a big fan of the University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball team and loved cats and dogs. Funeral rites will be Saturday, February 14, 2015, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Ohio. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys. Memorial gifts may be given to Kidney Services of West Central Ohio.

FINKE, Capt. Henry Finke (Abstracted from the Mahoning Dispatch; Canfield, Ohio, January 27, 1911) St. Mary's - Capt. Henry Finke, age 68, prominent veteran and manufacturer, is dead at his home in New Bremen. Death occurred within 12 hours of the departure of guests who celebrated his birthday anniversary.

FINKE, Terry D. Finke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 February 2020) Terry D. Finke, age 72, of Celina, and formerly of Saint Marys, died February 5, 2020, at Tidewell Hospice in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. He was born August 12, 1947, in Celina, Ohio, the son of Clifford and Rosebelle (Boyer) Finke. He married Joyce Brodbeck on October 5, 1968, at Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys; she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his sons: Greg (Jennifer) Finke of Hamilton, Ohio; Matthew (Christine) Finke of Cincinnati; Eric (Leah) Finke of Sidney; by ten grandchildren: Lucas; Cameron; Megan; Logan; Emma; Olivia; Rebecca; Landon; Truett and Lily; by his siblings: Jeannie (Charles) McMullen of Beavercreek, Ohio; and Eve (Ron) Compton of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Vonalee Martin. Terry was a 1965 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served in Vietnam from 1967-68. He was the retired Superintendent of Elm Grove and Gethsemane Cemeteries in Saint Marys and the owner of Finke Vault Company and Saint Marys Marble and Granite. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys, where he had served as vice-president, trustee and deacon on the church council. He was an associate member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sarasota, Florida. He was an NRA certified rifle instructor with the Saint Marys Junior Rifle Team for 36 years. He was a member of the VFW, American Legion and West Ohio Fish and Game Club. He was the distinguished Past President of the Saint Marys Kiwanis Club. After Terry retired, he took up golf and travelling. He enjoyed spending his winters in Sarasota. He was an avid scuba diver and enjoyed diving with the sharks in Freeport, Bahamas. Funeral rites will be at Zion Lutheran Church, Saint Marys. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Memorial gifts may be given to the Zion Lutheran Church Roof Fund.

FINLEY, Elaine P. Finley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 January 2011) Elaine P. Finley, age 67, of St. Marys, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, at her residence. She was born on March 5, 1943, in New Brunswick, N.J., the daughter of Walter Edgar and Anna Theresa McCarthy Volk, and they preceded him in death. On May 1, 1965, she married James A. Finley, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 2008. She is survived by her daughter, Theresa Finley of Wapakoneta; her son, Joe (Beth) Finley of St. Marys; three grandchildren, Ashley Wiswell of Wapakoneta, Amber Finley and Alyssa Finley, both of St. Marys; two sisters, Carolyn (Jeremiah) Carney of Andover, MA, and Anna Mae Saum of St. Marys. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James Volk. She was a homemaker. She loved painting ceramics, cooking, making and sharing her crafts, especially her ceramics gave her great enjoyment. Her greatest pleasure came from spending time with her family, and she also enjoyed traveling. She was a 1960 graduate of Red Bank Catholic High School in Red Bank, NJ. Funeral services will be Sunday at Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Community Health Professionals of Celina.

FINLEY, James A. Finley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 2 January 2009) James A. Finley, age 71, of St. Marys, died at his residence Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008. He was born May 20, 1937, in Clay Township, Auglaize County, a son of Franklin Leroy and Mary Phelena Smith Finley and they preceded him in death. He married Elaine Patricia Volk on May 1, 1965, and she survives in St. Marys. He is also survived by a daughter, Theresa Finley of Wapakoneta; and a son, Joe (Beth) Finley of St. Marys; three grandchildren, Ashley Wiswell of Wapakoneta, Amber and Alyssa Finley of St. Marys; three siblings Phyllis (Carl) Serr Finley of Wapakoneta, Mary Ann Finley of Wapakoneta and Bonnie Finley of Gardner, KS. He was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Peggy Jane Finley. He was a retired boiler operator and truck driver for G. A. Wintzer & Son. He had served in the U. S. Army and was a former member of the Eagles Lodge Aerie 691, Wapakoneta. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, making furniture and working in his workshop and was a former Clay Township Trustee. No public services or visiting hours are planned. Arrangements by Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.

FINNEN, Leo E. Finnen (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 July 2009) Leo E. Finnen, age 77, 140 Garfield St., Minster, died. Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at the residence of his daughter Leah, after a 10-month long illness. He was born Sept. 14, 1932, in New Lexington, a son of William and Helen (Stine) Finnen, who both preceded him in death. On Aug. 9, 1960, at St. Augustine in Minster, he married Dorothy Kemper, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children; Brian (Jody) Finnen of Lima, Darin (Kelly) Finnen of Toledo, Leah (Chris) Ketner of Minster, John Finnen of Minster; eight grandchildren; his siblings, George (Marilyn) Finnen of Lancaster, Jerry (Jo) Finnen of North Carolina, Marilyn (Bob) Schumacher of Columbus. He was a member of St. Augustine Church, FOE 1391 in Minster, Minster Athletic Boosters, Past Jaycees and Crescent Players. One of the founding members of The Minster High School Scholarship Fund. He was a retired guidance counselor of Minster High School and previously taught at Marion Local Schools. He was a former Minster football, basketball and baseball coach and drove a school bus at Minster for many years. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Minster High School Scholarship Fund. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, at St. Augustine Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is handling the arrangements.

FIREOVED, Hazel Margaret Fireoved (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Hazel Margaret Fireoved, age 91, of Mendon, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Colonial Nursing Center, Rockford. Born August 16, 1921 in Center Township, Mercer County OH, she was the daughter of Purn Ray & Rhoda Hannah Newcomb Copeland. She married Lawrence Delbert Donovan August 16, 1940, and he died in 1949. Hazel and Wayne Eugene Fireoved were married May 30, 1956, and he survives, along with 2 sons: Larry Roger Donovan of Dryden, MI and Dennis (Ann) Fireoved of Mendon; a daughter: Lori (Nathan) Weaks of Swanton, 8 grandchildren: Roger (Karen) Donovan, Cinda (Art) Nelson, Lindsay, Evan & Ariel Weaks, Kelsey Springer and Ethan & Austin Fireoved and 3 great-grandchildren: Jacob Nelson and Steven & Brian Donovan. Also preceding her in death were 7 siblings: Nellie Markley Miles, Alberta Pfost Shock, Mary Foster, Grace Now, Mae Rogers, Carl Copeland and G. Robert Copeland and a son: James Ray Donovan, who died in 1944. A graduate of Center Township High School in Neptune, OH, Hazel was a member of the Mendon Garden Club and Mendon United Methodist Church, and had formerly been a member of the Mercer United Methodist Church. She had helped run the Midway Inn Restaurant at Mercer, OH for several years and worked at Reynolds + Reynolds Printing Service for 6 years. Hazel was a homemaker, genealogist, flower gardener, family historian and octogenarian Facebook user. Funeral services are Saturday, March 16 at Mendon United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Mendon United Methodist Church.

FIREOVED, Wayne Eugene Fireoved (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 30 August 2020) Wayne Eugene Fireoved, age 103, passed away at his rural Mendon home on Sunday, August 30, 2020. He was born April 10, 1917, in Mendon, to Thomas George and Edna Mae (Thomas) Fireoved. Wayne and Hazel Margaret (Copeland) Donovan were united in marriage on May 30, 1956, and she preceded him in death March 12, 2013. Surviving are their children: Larry (Merry Pas) Donovan of Dryden, MI, Lori (Nathan) Weaks of Liberty Center and Dennis (Ann) Fireoved of Mendon. Also surviving are eight grandchildren: Roger (Karen) Donovan, Lucinda (Art) Nelson, Lindsay (Josh) Brink, Evan Weaks, Ariel (Shaun Gornall) Weaks, Kelsey (Tim Wilson) Springer and Ethan & Austin Fireoved, five great-grandchildren: Jacob Nelson, Steven & Brian Donovan and Braeden & Evelyn Brink, and a sister-in-law, Harriet Fireoved, of Scottsdale, Arizona. Wayne was preceded in death by two brothers & a sister: Dale (Pauline) Fireoved, Ruth (Harold) Buckloh and Ralph Fireoved, and a step-son, James Ray Donovan. After graduating from Mendon-Union High School with the class of 1935, Wayne began farming with his father using horse-drawn equipment. He saw many changes as he continued to farm throughout his lifetime. Wayne was proud to have lived in his rural Mendon home for 93 years. For 43 years, Wayne owned and operated Fireoved Drainage, working on many area farms. During the winter months, he had been employed as a draftsman at Fanning & Howey in Celina and Birkmeier Monuments in Delphos. Wayne was a member of Mendon United Methodist Church for many years. A very handy man, he could fix anything. Wayne did metalworking, and had a blacksmith shop on his farm. As a pastime, he enjoyed woodworking. Some of Wayne's projects included an intricate scale replica of his home, and a dollhouse for his daughter, Lori. Funeral Services will be at Mendon United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery. Arrangements by W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon. Those attending are required to wear masks, practice social distancing as much as possible, and follow the COVID-19 guidelines established by the Ohio Department of Health and Governor DeWine. Memorial Contributions may be made to Mendon United Methodist Church.

FISCHBACH, Carrol T. Fischbach (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – April 15, 2013) Carrol T. “Fisch” Fischbach, age 81, of St. Marys, died Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born on Nov. 14, 1931, near Kettlersville. He was one of 10 children born to Elmer and LaRue (Dodds) Fischbach. His sister Shirley (Laverne) Pax survives in Pickerington, and a number of nieces and nephews. Siblings preceding him in death were his brothers, Ronald, Paul, Orville, Richard and Rodney Fischbach; and his sisters Bernice Houts, Beverly Moeller and Eleanor Fischbach. Mr. Fischbach served as a S/Sgt with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen and a member of the American Legion Post 2510 of Celina and the Mercer County Sportsmans Club. He retired from the former Goodyear of St. Marys after 42 years of service. The family will be having private graveside services at the Schwaberow Cemetery, New Bremen. Arrangements were handled by the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home of New Bremen.

FISCHBACH, Dorothy M. Fischbach (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 January 2016) Dorothy M. Fischbach, age 96, of Piqua, formerly of Anna, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, at the Piqua Manor, Piqua. She was born on May 9, 1919, in New Bremen, the daughter of the late Harvey and Emma (Ruedebusch) Eversman. On Jan. 3, 1942, she married Orville Fischbach, who died on Nov. 10, 1986. Survivors include her sons Wayne (Linda) Fischbach of Dayton and Larry Fischbach of Wapakoneta, her eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Toni Fischbach. Dorothy was a long time member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Sidney. She was a nature person who enjoyed gardening and flowers. She was a lover of animals and enjoyed watching birds. Her family was the center of her life and she was very fond of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and cherished her time spent with them. In 1978, she retired from the Amos Press of Sidney, where she had worked for Coinworld in the mailing department. Dorothy will be remembered as a kind hearted, soft-spoken woman who always looked for the good in everyone she met. Funeral services will be Saturday at the

FISCHBACH, Rodney R. Fischbach (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 23 January 2010) Rodney R. "Bob" Fischbach, age 86, of Milton, IN, died Thursday, Jan.21, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Richmond, IN. He was born on Aug.29, 1923, in New Bremen, a son of Elmer M. and Armina LaRue Dodds Fischbach. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Letha Fischbach; two sons, Garry (Jamie) Fischbach of Clearwater, FL, Kevin Fischbach of Sykesville, MD; five grandchildren; a brother; a sister; a sister-in-law; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II. Funeral services will be Monday, at Waskom Capitol Hill Chapel in Cambridge City, IN. Masonic services will be at the funeral home. Graveside services will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville, IN Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church of Cambridge City or Cambridge City Public Library.

FISCHBACH, Toni L. Fischbach (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Toni L. Fischbach, age 65, of 14933 Bay Road, Wapakoneta, Ohio, died accidentally on Saturday, February 22, 2014, at Greenville Falls, near Covington, Ohio. She was born March 5, 1948, in Dayton, OH, the daughter of Arthur “Curly” Swank and Virginia (Johnston) Swank. She married Larry Fischbach on April 3, 1976, in Saint Marys, OH, and he survives at the residence. She is also survived by her 2 daughters: Tammy (Dennis) Hayden of Fostoria, OH; Angela (Mark) Stilley of Panama City Beach, FL; by her mother-in-law, Dorothy Fishbach of Piqua. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Swank and Virginia Swank Oiler. Toni was a 1970 graduate of Milton-Union High School in West Milton, OH. She worked at the Celina Group Insurance Company, where for many years she instructed classes on insurance software. She later worked at Burke Insurance Company in Saint Marys; Kogge Plumbing and Heating and Grand Carriage II. Toni was a very devoted animal lover and is survived by her cat, Tigger. She loved all kinds of pets and was always helping a stray cat in the neighborhood. She was a very accomplished Counted Cross Stitcher. She enjoyed touring the country on the back of Larry’s Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Funeral rites will be Friday, February 28, 2014, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Ohio. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to the Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, UT 84741.

FISCHER, Brenda K. Fischer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – October 5, 2012) Brenda K. Fischer, age 59, of St. Marys, died on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, at her residence. Arrangements are being completed with the Miller Funeral Homes in St. Marys.

FISCHER, Brenda Weaver Fischer (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Brenda Weaver-Fischer, 59, of 209 1/2 S. Main Street in St. Marys, OH died Monday October 1, 2012 at her residence. She was born January 9, 1953 in Auglaize Co., OH to Theodore and Leota (Keiber) Brincefield. She is survived by 3 brothers, Neal (Connie) Brincefield of Wapakoneta, OH; Jack Brincefield of Celina, OH; Ted (Patty) Brincefield of Lake Havasu, AZ; 2 sisters, Nancy (Melvin) Heidt of Corpus Christi, TX; Barbara Clark of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; 5 brothers, Robert Brincefield, Larry Brincefield, Lewis Brincefield, Michael Brincefield, David Brincefield; 3 sisters, Sarah Lee Brincefield, Rebecca Dysert, and Sue Gasson. She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. She was a homemaker. Her favorite pastime was caring for her feline friends. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys.

FISCHER, Donna J. Fischer (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 16 May 2018) Donna J. Fischer, age 50, of 313 Orchard Drive, Saint Marys, died 1Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home, following a long illness. She was born January 2, 1968, in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of LeRoy and Doris (Poeppelman) Kramer. She married Patrick Fischer on July 20, 2001, in Newport, OH, and he survives at the residence. She is also survived by a son, Clayton Fischer, of the home; by her parents, LeRoy and Doris Kramer of Newport, OH; by her siblings: Mike (Sharon) Kramer of Versailles, OH; Joe Kramer of Union City, OH; Joan (Bart) Brunswick of Anna, OH; David (Mary) Kramer of Troy, OH; Mark Kramer of Saint Patrick, OH; by her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ron and Alice Fischer of Glynwood, OH; by her brother-in-law, Paul Fischer of Fryburg, OH. Donna was a 1986 graduate of Fort Loramie High School; she earned a Bachelor of Science from Wright State University. She was a teacher, and had taught at Holy Rosary School in Saint Marys for many years; she retired from Greenville City School District, where she had taught elementary school. Donna loved peacocks and lady bugs, and she enjoyed reading poetry, and the books of Dr. Seuss. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter and teacher. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, May 21, 2018, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Glynwood, Ohio. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery, Glynwood. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial gifts may be given to the Cancer Association of Auglaize County.

FISCHER, Lee H. Fischer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421009) Lee H Fischer, age 79, of1034 Willow St. in Celina, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Briarwood Village Nursing Home Coldwater, Ohio. He was born on March 2, 1931 in Mercer County, Ohio to Joe and Mildred (Hamilton) Fischer. Lee is survived by: a cousin Joann & Vernon Byer of Markle, IN. Lee graduated from Celina High School in 1949. He employed at the Daily Standard in Celina, as a Linotype and retired in 1981. Graveside funeral services will be Tuesday March 1, 2011 at North Grove Cemetery in Celina. Memorials may be made to the National Rifle Association or the Animal Protection League of Mercer County.

FISCHER, Marie C. Fischer Marie C. Fischer, age 98, formerly of South Main Street, Minster, died Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community in Sidney. She had been a resident for three and a half years. She was born Oct. 13, 1909, in Fort Loramie, a daughter of Christopher and Caroline (Stueve) Boerger and they preceded her in death. On Oct. 16, 1937, in Fort Loramie, she married Elmer B. Fischer and he preceded her in death on May 28, 1976. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Tom Rodgers of Troy; three grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a sister; three brothers; and four sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Augustine Church and Wilson Hospice Care.

FISCHER, Robert G. Fischer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 March 2009) Robert G. Fischer, age 77, 218 Elm St., London, formerly of Celina, died Thursday, March 12, 2009, at Arbors at London Nursing Home, London, of natural causes. He was born Feb. 11, 1937, in Celina, a son of Paul Fischer and Rosellen M. Ott and they preceded him in death. He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law; two sisters and a brother-in- law. He was also preceded in death by a brother. He retired from the U. S. Air Force. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.

FISCHER, Robert Lee Fischer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 September 2010) Robert Lee Fischer, age 80, of Celina, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home with his family by his side. He was born on July 19, 1930, to the late Carl and Agnes (Pottkotter) Fischer, both of whom preceded him in death. In Chicago, on Memorial Day, May 30, 1953, he married Laura Lee Wellman, who survives in Celina. He is also survived by his four sons and two daughters: Michael of Cincinnati, Lorraine and Scott Smith of Indianapolis, Dan of Cincinnati, Anna and Andrew Martin of Fort Wayne, and Tim and Kevin both of Celina. Also surviving are his brother; his sister and four grandchildren. In 1968 he volunteered for the United States Navy. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the Korean War, serving in the war zone aboard the aircraft carrier USS Palau, which participated in the evacuation of the American forces from the east coast of the peninsula. Lehman Hogenkamp Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. The tradition of Public Mass of Christian Burial will be observed at noon in the Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will take place at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Celina.

FISHBAUGH, Alvera B. Fishbaugh (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 September 2018) Alvera B. Fishbaugh, age 87, passed away on Friday Aug. 31, 2018, at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont. She was born in Celina to the late Albert and Hazel (Perkins) Hole on May 12, 1931. On Feb. 26, 1950 at St. Paul's Methodist Church in Celina, she married Arthur Fishbaugh Jr. who preceded her in death on June 27, 2014. After her husband's death, Alvera moved to the Fremont area to be closer to her children. Alvera is survived by her loving children: Tom (Connie) Fishbaugh of Green Springs and Tim (Karen) Fishbaugh of Bowling Green, a granddaughter, Heather (Logan) Colyer of Marysville, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses: Anna Mae (Don) Spicer, Helen (Floyd) Grier and Charles (Burnell) Hole. Alvera was a 1949 graduate of Mendon High School. She was very devoted to her family and a member of Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Celina. Alvera enjoyed flowers, gardening, birds and most of all, spending time with her family and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Lake United Methodist Church, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, Celina and St. Marys.

FISHBAUGH, Geraldine B. Fishbaugh (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 7 February 2011) Geraldine B. "Geri" Fishbaugh, age 77 of Spencerville, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys following an extended illness. She was born on July 8, 1933, in Mercer County, the daughter of Forrest E. and Cuba Lorree Kugel Kittle, and they preceded her in death. On Feb. 18, 1956, she married Philip W. Fishbaugh, and he survives in Spencerville. She is also survived by her three children, Rebecca K. (John) Greber of St. Marys, Robert W. (Theresa Klosterman) Fishbaugh of St. Marys, Ron (Karen) Fishbaugh of Chiefland, FL; five grandchildren, Jennifer Roberts of Spencerville, Kelly Coby of Spencerville, David (Sara McClary) Hoffer of Celina, and grandchildren they raised, Melissa (Scott) Hemrock of Canfield, Joshua (Jenny Pardon) Lowe of Spencerville; 12 great-grandchildren and three siblings, Helen Hinkle, Mary Kittle, Murrel Kittle, all of Celina. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Phylis Joan Lowe; five siblings, Leonard Kittle, Carolyn Sloan, Blanche Andres, Elmer Kittle and Virginia Zumberge. She was a 1951 graduate of Celina High School and later became a nurse's aide, having worked at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, Gibbons Hospital in Celina and Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville. She had been a member of the Erastus Methodist Church in Mercer County and was a member of the Harry J. Reynolds American Legion Post 191 Auxiliary in Spencerville. She enjoyed baking, crocheting and bingo. Funeral services will be Wednesday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association or to the American Diabetes Association.

FISHBAUGH, Jimmy A. Fishbaugh (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 June 2018) Jimmy A. Fishbaugh, age 64, of Celina died Tuesday at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born Dec. 30, 1953 in Celina to the late Ethan P. and Betty J. (Sweigart) Fishbaugh. On Aug. 19, 1972 he married Debra "Debbie" (Ellis) Fishbaugh, and she survives at the residence. Other survivors include a daughter, Angie K. (Jeremy Davis) Fishbaugh, Celina; a brother, Eddie W. (Doris) Fishbaugh, Celina; and a sister-in-law, Brenda Fishbaugh, Celina. He was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Fishbaugh Sr. Jimmy was a 1973 graduate of Celina Senior High School. He worked for 20 years with Ohio Department of Transportation, and also at Mercer County Sheriff's Department as a reserve. He was a member of Christian Faith Baptist Church in Sidney, Celina American Legion Post No. 210 and St. Marys Eagles Aerie No. 767. Jimmy was very active and giving person who enjoyed many hobbies, but his favorites included bowling, fishing, hunting and most of all spending time with his loving wife and daughter. He will be deeply missed by all. The family requests that you dress casual. Jimmy was not a dress up guy, so put on your favorite jeans, and come celebrate his life with us. Funeral services will be Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina. Contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

FISHBAUGH, Michael Fishbaugh (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 6 January 2014) Michael Fishbaugh, age 63, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, at his residence in Celina, of natural causes. He was born on Sept. 14, 1950, in Celina, to parents Eathan (Pearl) Fishbaugh and Betty Jane Sweigart, both of whom preceded him in death. He married Brenda Fry on Dec. 7, 1968, and she survives in Celina. He is also survived by a son, Dr. Mike (Pam) Fishbaugh of St. Henry, two daughters, Anessa (Troy) Stewert of Genoa and Michele (Josh) Bowman of Troy, two brothers, Eddie Wayne and Doris Fishbaugh of Celina and James (Debra) Fishbaugh of Celina and 10 grandchildren, Zachary, McKenzie and Jaren Fishbaugh, Alayna, Jacob and Colten Stewert and Addelynn, Myla and Garden Bowman. Mike enjoyed gardening with his grandkids, raising big pumpkins. He enjoyed fishing, farming, traveling and gambling. He enjoyed bowling with his team in St. Marys. He helped family and friends with many construction jobs. He loved helping the community by working at Paysen Electric. When able, he enjoyed playing Santa Clause. He retired from Paysen Electric in Celina. He was a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church. Michael was a 1969 graduate of Celina High and was a member of the St. Marys Eagles. Funeral services will take place Thursday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will take place at Swamp College Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

FISHER, Arthur E. Fisher (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 23 June 2016) Arthur E. Fisher, age 86, of Wapakoneta passed away Thursday June 23, 2016 at the Hope Care Center, Lehigh Acres, FL. Private graveside services will be held at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Fryburg.

FISHER, Betty Fisher (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Betty Fisher, 84, formerly of 309 Augustus Street, Saint Marys, died Thursday, August 30, 2012, at the Saint Marys Living Center. She was born January 16, 1928, in Saint Marys, the daughter of William and Nora (Ankerman) Thielk. She married John E. Fisher on May 18, 1954 and he preceded her in death on November 20, 1985. She is survived by her sister, Arlene (Richard) Hoverman of Spencerville; by a step-daughter, Connie Birdyshaw of Winter Garden, FL; a step-grandson, Jason LaPenta of Florida; by 2 nieces: Diann (Paul) Dunlap of Spencerville; and Joann Pitts of Lima. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She was confirmed into the Lutheran faith in 1942 and graduated from Saint Marys Memorial High School in 1946. She worked at the former Ohio Consolidated Telephone Company and later worked at Neely’s Drug Store and Rite Aid Drugstore in Saint Marys. She enjoyed putting jigsaw puzzles together and doing crossword puzzles. She was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys, where she had taught Sunday school and was active in the church choir. Funeral rites will be Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to Zion Lutheran Church

FISHER, Birchie Fisher (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Birchie “Lee” Fisher, 81, of 126 Longview Court, Saint Marys, OH, died suddenly Thursday, July 22, 2010, in the emergency department of Joint Township Hospital in Saint Marys. He was born January 29, 1929, in Liberty Township, Mercer County, OH, the son of Birchie and Charlotte Belle (Hole) Fisher. He married Lillie Mae Liggett and she preceded him in death. He is survived by his two children: Bruce Fisher of Saint Marys and Mae Fisher of Saint Marys; by a sister, Ruth (Larry) Snook of Portland, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, his former wife; three brothers: John, Buck and Paul Fisher; by three sisters: Pauline Braun; Florence Weaver and Iva Alt. Lee was a 1947 graduate of Celina High School. He served in the United States Army Reserve. He retired from Reynolds and Reynolds Corp. in Celina. Memorial services will be Thursday, July 29, 2010, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Private family burial rites will be held at Swamp College Cemetery near Celina. Memorial donations may be directed to the family.

FISHER, Candes E. Fisher (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Candes E. Fisher, age 51, 13845 Koenig Road, St. Marys, died July 14, 2006, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She was suffering from lung cancer. She was born Oct. 31, 1954, in St. Marys, to Merlin and Mary Rush Gross. On Nov. 23, 1985, she married Daniel L. Fisher, who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Korey Fisher, of St. Marys, Kevin and Jason Luedeke, both of St. Marys; 1 step-son, Paul D. Fisher, Celina; 3 step-daughters, Brenda (Matt) Schneider, of New Knoxville, Debbie (Fred) Slade, of Greenville, Karen (Russ) Patton, of Blissfield, MI; 3 brothers, Michael Fannon, Mickey Gross and Tim (Nancy) Gross, all of St. Marys; 6 sisters, Barb (Norm) Coil, of Mendon, Karen Auer, Mary Alice Schwartz, Sherry (Bob) Weaver, Brenda (Jerry) Bergman and Sue (Gary) Wicker, all of St. Marys; a grandchild and 11 step-grandchildren. Deceased are her parents and brother, Fred Fannon. She was a homemaker. Services are Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Buckland Cemetery, Buckland. Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

FISHER, Catherine E. Fisher (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 November 2008) Catherine E. "Kate" Fisher, age 83, of Otterbein Cridersville, formerly of Wapakoneta, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at the St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born July 7, 1925, near Anna, Shelby County, a daughter of George and Alice Cora (Trickler) Zwiebel and they preceded her in death. On Oct. 4, 1947, she married Harold J. Fisher and he preceded her in death Nov. 29, 2005. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon (Ronnie) Smith of Sun City West, AZ, three sons, Denis (Thelma) Fisher of St. Marys, Kevin (Carol) Fisher, Mark (Rhonda) Fisher, both of Botkins; 12 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; 1 sister, Waneta Zwiebel of Wapakoneta; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Doris Zwiebel Brautigam of Wapakoneta, Bill (Shirley) Fisher of Dayton, Sandy Fisher of Wapakoneta; and Susie Fisher of Florida. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Emory and Lester Zwiebel. She was a 1943 graduate of Blume High School, Wapakoneta. A homemaker, Mrs. Fisher, retired from the Auglaize Acres in 1982. She was a member of the First English Lutheran Church, VFW Post 8445 Auxiliary, and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, all of Wapakoneta. She enjoyed playing cards, baking and cooking. Funeral services will be Monday, at the First English Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First English Lutheran Church or God's Storehouse.

FISHER, Charles Fisher (Abstracted from the Lima News, Feb 3, 1946) Wapakoneta- Charles Fisher, age 84, who resided with his son, Paul, died Friday in St. Rita's Hospital at Lima after a week's illness. A native of St. Marys, he was born Feb. 22, 1861, and moved to Wapakoneta in 1923. Besides his son here, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. F. F. Kuck of Perrysburg, and two other sons, Carl of Russells Point and Walter, of Flint, MI. Services will be at the Siferd and Brookhart Funeral Home. Interment in Elm Grove Cemetery.

FISHER, Clifford W. Fisher Jr. (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – March 22, 2012) Clifford W. Fisher Jr., age 64, of Celina, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima. He was born on June 14, 1947, in Wapakoneta, to Clifford Fisher Sr. and Marcella Clum, and they preceded him in death. On June 8, 1985, he married Carol Fleck, and she survives. He is also survived by 4 sons, Brian (Shannon) Fisher of Lakeland, FL, Kevin Fisher, James (Barb) Fisher and Derrick (Andrea) Harter all three of Celina; 1 daughter, Dawn Fisher of North Port, FL; 18 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother; a sister; and a grandchild. Funeral services will be Friday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will be held at a later date.

FISHER, Daniel R. Fisher (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 December 2015) Daniel R. "Rob" Fisher, age 58, of Wapakoneta, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at his residence with his family at his side. He was born on July 31, 1957, in Lima, the son of Richard and Susan (Brockert) Fisher. His mother survives in Zephyrhills, FL, and his father is deceased. On Aug. 26, 2000, he married Deborah J. Bradford, and she survives. He was previously married to Donna (Harshbarger) Seitz Fisher, and she is deceased. Survivors include his 5 children: Dan (Toni) Fisher of Wapakoneta; Nicki (Jerry) Droesh of Minster; Todd Seitz of Celina; Danielle Schroer of Wapakoneta, and Tim Schroer of Minster; 14 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter as well as his 4 brothers Jerry (Shannon) Fisher, Richard Fisher, Tony (Kim) Fisher and Eric (Barb) Fisher all of Wapakoneta. Rob worked at Huffy Corporation in Celina. He later worked at the Eagles and the Ohio Bar, both of Wapakoneta. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 691 and Brand's Lake Fishing Club, both of Wapakoneta. He enjoyed all things sports, including football, baseball, hunting, fishing, basketball and golf. He was a huge fan of the Cincinnati Reds, the Ohio State Buckeyes, and the . Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Long & Folk Chapel of Bayliff & Eley Funeral and Cremation Services, 13 S. Blackhoof St., Wapakoneta. An Eagles memorial service will be Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be directed to Auglaize County Humane Society.

FISHER, Donald L. Fisher (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – September 6, 2012) Donald L. “Donnie” Fisher, age 66, of Wapakoneta, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, from complications following a stroke on May 27. He was born on Dec. 31, 1945, in Lima, the son of Clem and Hilda (Eisert) Fisher, and they preceded him in death. On Nov. 23, 1968, he married Pam Opperman, and she survives. He is also survived by 1 daughter, Michele (Mark) Stansley of Sylvania; 1 son, Todd (Kathy Rolston) Fisher of Uniopolis; 5 grandchildren, Mackenzie, Matthew and Mitchell Stansley and Lane and Abigail Fisher; 2 sisters, Carolyn (Jim) King and Marilyn (Ronnie) Platfoot, both of Botkins; 4 brothers, Jim (Paulette) Fisher of Bowling Green, Kenny (Nancy) Fisher of Botkins, Steve (Brenda) Fisher of Lima and Larry Fisher of Wapakoneta. Donnie retired in 2010 from Niswonger Chevrolet in Wapakoneta, after 47 years of service. A 1963 graduate of St. Joseph High School in Wapakoneta, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served on the U.S.S. Intrepid from 1967 to 1968. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. His other memberships included the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8445, the Wapakoneta Country Club and the Knights of Columbus Council 1272, all of Wapakoneta. He enjoyed golfing, spring and fall golf trips with the guys and family vacations to beaches. He especially enjoyed spending time with his five special grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Renovation Fund or to St. Rita’s Medical Center Development Fund.

FISHER, Donald Wayne Fisher (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 December 2008) Donald Wayne Fisher, age 65, of Rockford, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2008, at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born June 17, 1943, in Mercer County, a son of Dale A. and Kathryn (Pond) Fisher. On June 10, 1962, he married Gloria Thatcher and she survives in Rockford. He is also survived by four sons and a daughter, Steve (Toni) Fisher, Tim (Jenny) Fisher and Matt (Kara) Fisher, all of Rockford, Mike (Misty) Fisher of Vandalia, and Diana (Rod) Leighner also of Vandalia; four sisters; 14 grandchildren; and a sister-in-law. He was also preceded in death by a brother; and a brother-in-law. Funeral services will be Saturday, at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home in Rockford. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Parkway Booster Club, Rockford.

FISHER, Donelda M. Fisher (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 8 April 2013) Donelda “Donnie” M. Fisher, age 82, of Lima died Monday April 8, 2013 at her residence. She was born on September 26, 1930 in Lima to Frederick H. & Flo E. (McKibben) Schlosser who preceded her in death. On January 10, 1975 she married George J. Fisher and he died November 16, 2000. She is survived by two sons; Michael & Kim Fisher and Gerald & Deb Fisher both of Delphos, three daughters, Carol & Tim Short, Judy & Mark Gedeon of Delphos and Beverly & Jim Wittkamp of Lima, 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers Jack, Len, and Darrell Schlosser. Donnie graduated from Central High School in Lima. She had worked at Lima Trucking and Storage and then the Lima Public Library where she retired from as a bookkeeper. Following retirement she worked at Lazarus. She was a member of First Evangelical and Reform Church in Lima. She enjoyed gardening, puzzles, watching old movies, and reading outside. She especially enjoyed bird watching and loved her two dogs, Luke and Sophie. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Funeral services are scheduled to be Friday April 12, 2013 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association or the Angels for Animals 211 S. Greenlawn Ave. Elida, OH 45807.

FISHER, Donna Combs Fisher (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 4 December 2019 Donna Combs-Fisher, age 85, of St. Marys, OH passed away on November 4, 2019 at Celina Manor Nursing Home. Donna was born September 3, 1934 in Lima, Ohio to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Shadrach) Felten. She was married to the late Richard Fisher. She is survived by her son Bryan (Kim) Combs of Somerset, KY, two grandchildren Michael (Noell) Combs of Berea, KY and Jennifer (Ernest) Wilcher, of Somerset, KY; three great grandchildren, Addisyn Wilcher, Charleigh Combs and Ethan Combs; former husband Bruce Combs, 2 sister in laws, Wilda Felten and Jessie Gibson and 8 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by his parents, a brother John Felten and 2 sister-in -laws Irema Campbell and Alma Collins. She was a graduate of Memorial High School. She retired from Irish Electric after 45 years of service as a motor winder. She enjoyed her work and the people she worked with, Kathy, Andrea, Stephanie, Steve and Bert. She called them her kids and loved them all. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. A brief gathering and prayer service will be at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Private family burial will follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton, OH. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Funeral Homes in St. Marys.

FISHER, Ferdinand Thomas Fisher (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 September 2011) Ferdinand Thomas Fisher, age 68, previously of Wapakoneta, died Sept. 19, 2011, at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, FL. He was born June 26, 1943, in Wapakoneta, the son of Reba (Wirick) and Earl Fisher. In July of 1966, he married Linda Steinecker. On March 29, 1980, he married Constance (Luma) Conaway, and she survives in Bowling Green, FL. Also surviving is a son, William (Kellie) Fisher of Wapakoneta; a daughter, Milissa (Dale) Steinke of Wapakoneta; two stepdaughters, Yvonne Dickinson of Indianapolis, and Pamela Layman of Florida; three grandsons, William Rosenbeck, Michael Rosenbeck and Ryan Rosenbeck; two step-grandchildren, Courtney Layman and Connor Layman; two sisters, Linda (Robert) Crow and Kim Fisher; two step-brothers, Charles (Carol) Andrews, and Burton (Lyndella) Andrews; four sisters-in-law, Carla Fisher, Mary (Adam) Holbrook, Theresa (Chuck) Tingler, and Kathy (Spock) Powell; a brother-in-law, Rodney (Cindy) Luma; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Ruth (Campbell) Fisher; a brother, Myron "Moe" Fisher, an infant brother, Calvin Fisher; and his father and mother-in-law, William and Thelma Luma. He retired in 2000 from ABF in Atlanta. He previously worked for Scot Lad in Lima and American Freight in Vandalia. He served in the United States Army, was a member of the Wapakoneta Eagles and the Wapakoneta Knights of Columbus. He had the distinction of being a Fourth Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. He spent his retirement years enjoying the sunshine in Florida. Mass of Christian Burial will be Oct. 1 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Wapakoneta. There will be no public visitation.

FISHER, Frederick W. Fisher (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 8 October 2009) Frederick W. Fisher, age 90, of Venice, FL, formerly of Wapakoneta died October 8, 2009, at Venice Regional Medical Center. Mr. Fisher was born February 25, 1919 to Charles W. and Anna C. (Stein) Fisher in Wapakoneta. On June 1, 1940 he married Evelyn R. Coker who passed away on September 21, 1983. On February 26, 2000 he married Maria Arrieta who survives in Venice, FL. Mr. Fisher graduated from Blume High School in 1937 and Woodbury College in Los Angeles in 1940. During WWII he was a member of the army as a military food inspector. He was co-owner and president of Fisher Cheese Company until 1976. He was a member of the Masons, and especially proud to have been a member of the Ohio Commodores, with whom he traveled on several trade missions with Governor James Rhodes. Mr. Fisher is survived by 3 children; Stephen F. (Judy) Fisher of Silt, CO; Joy C. (Chuck) Kantner of Wapakoneta; and Dr. Eric B. (Joerdie) Fisher of Lima; 1 step-son Johan Vargas; 6 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandson and 1 sister Louise Koch of Nokomis, FL. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers; Harold, DeWitt, and J. Paul Fisher; 1 sister Emma Rosentrator; and a grandson Ian Fisher. Funeral Services will be Saturday October 24, 2009 at Schlosser Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 615 N. Dixie Hwy. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to First English Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society.

FISHER. Frederick W. Fisher (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 25 December 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Frederick W. Fisher, age 89, of rural Saint Marys, died Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Vancrest of Saint Marys. Graveside burial rites will be at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys. Miller Funeral Home, Saint Marys, is entrusted with Mr. Fisher’s funeral arrangements.

FISHER, George R. Fisher (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 22 April 2016) George R. Fisher, age 92, formerly of 18132 Townline-Kossuth Road in rural St. Marys, died Thursday, March 24, 2016, at St. Marys Living Center. He was born on July 16, 1923, in Fort Recovery to Harve and Sadie (Blank) Fisher. On May 12, 1948, in Indiana, he married Peggy Jo Minkner, who died on March 22, 2006. Survivors include his daughters Druscilla (Fred) Caudill of Setsonia, FL, Dawn (David) Reinhart of Botkins and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Harve and Sadie Fisher and his wife Peggy Jo Fisher. He was a farmer, millwright and carpenter. George was an avid historian and genealogist. He had a large collection of arrowheads and was a respectful steward of the land. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys.

FISHER, Ina A. Blakeley Fisher (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Ina A. Blakeley-Fisher, 88, formerly of 05201 Lock 14 Road in rural Auglaize Co, OH died Thursday January 19, 2012 at Golden Living Center – Valley in St. Marys. She was born January 15, 1924 in Shamrock, OK to Clyde and Vada (Ankney) Stauffer. She is survived by her husband, Frederick W. Fisher of St. Marys, OH; 1 daughter, Ginger Ann (Herbert) Brown of Van Wert, OH; 3 sons, Samuel N. Blakeley of Lima, OH; Larry (Phyllis) Blakeley of Van Wert, OH; Dan (Sheila) Fisher of Park Hill, OK; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Vada Stauffer; 4 brothers, Billy Lee Stauffer, Charles Stauffer, Eugene Stauffer, John Stauffer; and 2 sisters, Pauline Ferguson, and Lois Sheffer. She was a 1942 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys. She was a retired production employee with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys, where she was a drill press operator. Her favorite pastime was fishing with her husband, Fred. Rites are scheduled Tuesday January 24, 2012 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

FISHER, James C. Fisher Sr. (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 27 October 2018) James C. “Jim” Fisher Sr., age 80, of Wapakoneta, OH passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born on October 19, 1938 in Lima, OH the son Joe & Reba (Purdy) Fisher of Bluffton who preceded him death. On June 7, 1991 he married Karol A. Morgan who survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include four children, Debbie (Kevin) Finn, Barbara McCrina, Jimmy (Chris) Fisher Jr., Teresa (Mark) Howell; 8 grandchildren; 6 great- grandchildren and a brother Herb O’Neill. Jim was preceded in death by a brother Robert Fisher and son-in-law Kenneth McCrina. Jim was a 1956 graduate of Bluffton High School. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he retired after 23 years as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. In 1982 he graduated from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in education. He spent 23 years as an educator in the Shawnee School System where he coached girls’ softball and participated as a coach for the Quiz bowl. After retiring from Shawnee Schools he volunteered his time teaching mathematics at Grand Lake Christian Schools for over 8 years. Jim devoted much of his time to bookkeeping for the Shawnee boy's and girls’ basketball teams. Jim was an avid Buckeyes fan as well as an accomplished bowler, golfer, fisherman and tennis player. He was an active member of Calvary Chapel Baptist Church, Minster. He was also member of the Eagles #2234 and Elks #54. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta with military rites being performed by the V.F.W. Post 8445. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hope Children’s Home 11415 Hope International Drive, Tampa, FL 33625

FISHER, James E. Fisher (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 6 December 2013) James E. Fisher, age 49, of Wapakoneta died Friday December 6, 2013 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born November 16, 1964 in Lima to Paul E. & Charlotte Ann (Copeland) Fisher. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Wapakoneta. He is survived by two sisters and a brother; Kimberly (Jeff) Frazier of New Jersey, Tina (Jeff) Koenig of Pennsylvania, and John (Jodi) Fisher of Wapakoneta, several nieces and nephews Matthew Fisher, Danielle (Corey) Gulley, Michael Fisher, Luke Koenig, Kathryn Frazier, Sarah Koenig and Miranda Allen. James was a 1984 graduate of Wapakoneta Senior High. He had worked for Swonger’s Furniture for 22 years. He was a member of the Wapakoneta Elks and First English Lutheran Church. His hobbies were art, woodworking and collecting antiques. He dearly loved animals especially his cat Karma. Funeral services are scheduled to be Monday December 9, 2013 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize County Humane Society.

FISHER, Jeanette Ruth Fisher (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2153716) Jeanette Ruth Fisher, age 83, of Celina, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 20, 1935 in Coldwater to the late Dan & Odelia (Tangeman) Schoch. On October 8, 1955, she married George Fisher and he survives. She is also survived by her children Cindy & Jeff Fink of Mendon, Doug & Carol Fisher of Englewood, Cathy Romer of Galena and Ken & Donna Fisher of Coldwater; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; siblings and in-laws, Marilyn Kanney of Coldwater, Lucy Schoch of Minster, Mildred Schoch of Florida, and Ralph Schmitt of Illinois. She is also preceded in death by siblings and in-laws, Gerry & Raymond Sininger, Roger Schoch, Louis ‘Bud’ Schoch, Rita Noll, Vince Kanney and Mary Ann Schmitt. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, St. Ann’s Rosary Altar Sodality, she graduated of Coldwater High School, attended Miami Jacobs College and worked many years at CW Service. Jeanette was a loving wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma, who enjoyed reading, sewing, gardening, fishing, golf and campfires with family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the State of the Heart Care.

FISHER. Kim C. Fisher (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 31 October 2017) Kim C. Fisher, age 60, of St. Marys, formerly of Texas, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Private family services will be held at a later date. The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Wapakoneta, to handle the arrangements.

FISHER, Leo Joseph Fisher (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 7 April 2009) Leo Joseph Fisher, age 78, of rural Wapakoneta, went home to be with the Lord Monday, April 6, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 19, 1931, in Fryburg, a son of Clarence and Veronica (Scheblo) Fisher, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 9, 1954, he married Laverne Saintignon, and she survives. He is also survived by two children, Marla (Eric) Santomieri, Larry (Lisa) Fisher, both of Wapakoneta; five grandchildren, Gregg Santomieri and Colleen Reninger, Karyn Santomieri and Thomas Kamphaus, Randy and Carrie Fisher, Katie and Craig Kohler, Austin and Kelli Fisher; great-grandchildren, Berkley Fisher, Lauryn Fisher, Jack Fisher; two brothers, Venard (Cynthia) Fisher, Kenneth (Patty) Fisher, both of Wapakoneta; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Eldon (Bonnie) Saintignon and Alvin Saintignon. He was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Kennedy Fisher; a brother, Vernon Fisher and a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Saintignon. A lifelong farmer, Mr. Fisher had worked at Producers Livestock and Stinebaugh Construction Co., both of Wapakoneta. He was a lifelong member of St. John Catholic Church, Fryburg, and also a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 691, Wapakoneta, and the Farm Bureau. He took great interest in his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved the land and enjoyed woodworking. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, at St. John Catholic Church, Fryburg. Private family burial of the cremated remains will be at a later date in the St. John Cemetery, Fryburg. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Johns Fire and Rescue Squad or the United Way of Auglaize County.

FISHER, Lucille A. Fisher (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 July 2008) Lucille A. Fisher, age 90, of St. Marys, died July 2, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. She was born Sept. 28, 1917, in Mercer County, a daughter of Louis and Clara Wilker and they preceded her in death. On Oct. 21, 1939, she married William F. Fisher and he preceded her in death in 1996. She is survived by a son, William (Elaine) Fisher of Wapakoneta; two daughters, Mary (Guy) Samples of Wapakoneta, and Ruth (Eugene) Tuttle of St. Marys; four grandchildren, Robert, Dallas, Erin and Cindy; two great-grandchildren, Steven and Brooke; three step-grandchildren, Doug, Liz and Aaron; four step-great- grandchildren, Dan, Dave, Ben and Abby; a step-great-great-grand-daughter, Mia; and two sisters-in-law. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy and Elmer Wilker and a granddaughter, Ruth Samples. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading, working in the yard, walking, shopping and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday in the Holy Rosary Church, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys. The VFW Post 9289 Ladies Auxiliary will hold services and there will be recitation of the Rosary at Cisco Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be directed to Holy Rosary Church or to the donor's favorite charity.

FISHER, Nolan Gene Fisher (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 January 2017) Nolan Gene Fisher, age 67, of St. Paris, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in his residence. Born on June 30, 1949, in Lima, he was the son of the late Kenneth Eugene and Ada Hyacinth Fisher. He married Christine Ann Lhamon on Feb. 9, 1973, and she survives. Together they raised two daughters, Amy (Tony) Bailey of Rosewood and Angela (David) Poore of Troy. He was a loving grandfather to four grandchildren: Tylar and Lauran Bailey and Amber and Allison Poore. Nolan is also survived by three sisters, Phyllis (Edward) Goodson of Lima, Alexa Tippie and Joyce Fisher both of St. Marys; two sisters-in-law, Diana Fisher and Martha Fisher, both of Wapakoneta, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded him in death by two brothers, Nelson and Norman Fisher. Nolan served in the Army during the Vietnam era after graduating from Spencerville High School in 1968. He worked at Brown's Welding in Botkins, Kaiser Chemicals in St. Marys, LeRoy’s of Sidney, Moulton Gas in St. Paris and Earhart's of Troy. He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed collecting. He was a member of the Buckeye Farm Antiques Club in Wapakoneta. Nolan was also a member of the Fletcher United Methodist Church. A private burial will be at the convenience of the family in the Rosedale Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Buckeye Farm Antiques Inc., P.O. Box 104, Wapakoneta, OH, 45895. Atkins-Shively Funeral Home, St. Paris, is serving the family.

FISHER, Norma F. Fisher (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 16 February 2009) Norma F. Fisher, age 95, of The Gardens, Wapakoneta, died Saturday Feb. 14, 2009, at the Lima Memorial Health System. She was born Feb.11, 1914, in Duchouquet Township, Auglaize County, a daughter of Bert and Odessa (Delong) Stinebaugh, who preceded her in death. She was married to Francis Fisher, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, John H. (Agnes) Fisher of Wapakoneta; three daughters, Kay (John) Yeamans of Dayton, Connie (Kent) Thompson of Monroe, Sharon (Jim) Smeltzly of Wapakoneta; a son-in-law, Ron Nester of Springfield; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; three great- great-grandchildren; a brother and a sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Jane Nester, a granddaughter; two great-grandsons; two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be Wednesday, at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church.

FISHER, Paul Ray Fisher (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Paul "Bing" Ray Fisher, age 77, died Wednesday at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. Born in Mercer County, he was the son of Birchie B. and Charlotte Belle (Hole) Fisher. Survivors include 1 son; 1 daughter; 1 brother; 1 sister, Mrs. Larry (Ruth) Snook, of Portland, IN; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Services are Tuesday at W.H. Dick and Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, Ohio. Burial will be in Swamp Cemetery in Celina. Memorials may be sent to The Alzheimer's Association.

FISHER, Rita M. Fisher (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 17 April 2016) Rita M. Fisher, age 92, of Celina, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at The Laurels of Shane Hill Nursing Home, Rockford. She was born September 10, 1923 in St. Anthony, to the late Joseph P. & Rosa S. (Dues) Braun. Rita married Clifford L. Fisher on May 6, 1944, and he passed away March 9, 2006. Their only son, David Allen Fisher, preceded them in death on September 20, 1963. She is survived by a special great-niece and caregiver: Beverly (Gary) Ellis of Celina, and many other nieces & nephews, including: Norita Kittle, Ronnie Huber, Alveria Staugler, Nettie Burger, and Roberta Wagner, many great-nieces & nephews; and 2 sisters-in-law: Barb Huelskamp of Coldwater and Hilda Fisher of Celina. She was preceded in death by three Brothers: Romie, John & Paul Braun and five Sisters: Margaret Huber, Loretta Heckman, Helen Walter, Bernadetta Jauregui and Madonna Braun. A homemaker, Rita had worked at the candy counter at Barr's 5 & 10¢ Store in Celina, and also as a Government Inspector for Scientific Specialty at the former Pet Milk Plant in Coldwater. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Celina and the Altar Rosary Society of the Church. Rita enjoyed the company of her two dogs, Cricket I and Cricket II. When the weather was favorable, she liked to sit outside and watch over the neighborhood. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 20, at Immaculate Conception Church, Celina. Burial will be at St. Marys Cemetery, Celina. W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church.

FISHER, Sandra J. Fisher (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 27 August 2016) Sandra J. Fisher, age 77, of Wapakoneta passed away Saturday August 27, 2016 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima after a short bout with lung cancer. She was a wonderful mother and friend that was loved by many and led a long and dignified life. She was born on April 1, 1939 in Lima, OH to Roy & Edna (Patterson) Miller who preceded her in death. On November 16, 1957 she married Robert L. Fisher and he passed away on November 22, 1996. Survivors include 5 children; Stacey, Randall, Scott, Terry (Teresa) Fisher all of Wapakoneta, Cary (Beth) Fisher of Wylie, TX, 7 grandchildren Audrey, Taylor and Morgan Fisher all of Wapakoneta, Tyler (Natalie), Cheyenne and Hailey Fisher of Wylie, TX, and Brenden Fisher of St. Mary's, a great- granddaughter Kenzie Fisher of Wylie, TX and a sister-in-law Susan (Brockart) Fisher. She was preceded in death by a sister Kathleen (Cletus) Luma, a brother Butch Miller, brothers and sisters-in-law Agnes (Howard) Kohler, Helen (Robert) Manger, Clem (Hilda) Fisher, Earl (Reba) (Ruth) Fisher, Louise (John) McFarland, Harold (Catherine) Fisher, Paul (Mabel) Fisher, Leroy (Betty) Fisher, William (Shirley) Fisher, Betty (Robert) Spurlock and Richard Fisher. Sandra was a 1957 graduate of Buckland High School. She was a retired school bus driver for Wapakoneta City Schools and had worked at Walmart since it opened. She had also worked at the Auglaize County Council of Aging. She was a member of Amvets Post 333, V.F.W. Post 8445 and Eagles Aerie 691. It was Sandra’s wishes to have her body donated to The Ohio State University Medical Center. There will be no visitation or services. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be directed to the Auglaize County Council on Aging.

FISHER, Thelma Jean Prater Fisher (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio –31 October 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Thelma J. Fisher, age 62, of Saint Marys, died Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born September 19, 1957, in Garrett, KY, the daughter of Douglas and Genevene (Chaffins) Prater. She married Denis Fisher on April 26, 1975; he survives at the residence. She is also survived by her children: Eric (Erin Bruckelmeyer) Prater of Saint Marys; Terry (Cari) Fisher of Saint Marys; Brandy (Andy) Opperman of Wapakoneta. She is survived by her grandchildren: Ashley (Doug) Fleagle; Shayla Prater; David Prater; Chris Rempe; Taylor Fisher; Cole Opperman; Drew Opperman; Cory Rorhbach; Landen Fisher; Wyatt Prater; Brynna Prater; Carter Fisher; Chloe Fisher; Lane Prater; Ella Fisher. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren: Noah; Hailey; Hannah and Emma. She is survived by her siblings: Felsie Cassady of Sidney; Quinton (Susie) Prater of Lima; Patricia (Dave) Kohlhorst of Saint Marys; Bonnie (Ronnie) Slone of Saint Marys; Lydia (Gary) Pennington of Sidney. She is also survived by and was close to many of her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death her parents; her siblings: Janice Foos; Mildred Rupert; Clayton Prater; Lucreda McCormick; Clinton Prater; and by a grandson, Jamie Prater. Thelma had previously worked at Huffy Manufacturing, and retired from Goodyear Saint Marys. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys. She enjoyed collecting rocks and fossils, going out for coffee; working crossword puzzles; and taking family vacations and camping. Her whole life was centered on her family, and she looked forward to any kind of family get together. Funeral rites will be at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Mary. Private family burial rites will be held at Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to St. Jude’s Childrens’ Hospital.

FISHPAW, F. Delilah Fishpaw (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 December 2008) F. Delilah "Dee" Fishpaw, age 97, of Lima died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, at The Ridge at Shawnee. She was born on July 5, 1911, in St. Marys, a daughter of Louis Burt and Mary G. (Bensman) DeMoss and they preceded her in death. On July 14, 1934, she married Robert A. Fishpaw Sr., and he preceded her in death on Nov. 16, 1972. She is survived by her children, Robert A (Jane) Fishpaw Jr., of Fostoria, James L. (Marilyn) Fishpaw of Celina, Richard T. (Joy) Fishpaw of Wapakoneta, John E. (Barbara) Fishpaw of Lima, Mary Lou (John) Chandler of Franklin, NC, and Phyllis (Larry) Hicks of Lima; a son-in-law, David Rundio; 17 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; five great- greatgrandchildren; and three step-great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Fishpaw Kathleen Rundio; a great-granddaughter; a step-granddaughter; siblings, Louis and William DeMoss; A. Esther Rable and Mary H. Egan. She retired after 17 years as a nurse's aide at Lima Convalescent Home and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church and its Altar Rosary Society; a member of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. She was an active member of the St. Gerard Bereavement Group. She had been a past member of the YWCA Senior Group and the Audubon Society. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, at St. Gerard Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Gethsemani Cemetery. Siferd-Orians Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to American Heart Society or to St. Gerard Catholic Church.

FITZGERALD, Murray S. Fitzgerald (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Murray S. Fitzgerald, age 89, 913 Tecumseh Drive, St. Marys, died Aug. 25, 2006, at Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys. He was born Aug. 28, 1916, in Kittanning, PA, to Murray Bud and Hilda M. Frank Fitzgerald. On Sept. 29, 1939, he married Dorothy W. Bervinkle, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Murray Bud (Barb), of St. Marys; a daughter, Carol J. (Steven) Kennedy, of Fort Wayne, IN; 3 sisters, Bernice Stimmel and Cora McKinney, both of Natrona Heights, PA, and Mary Louise Michael, Freeport, PA; 4 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Deceased is a sister, Maxine Beachy. He was a retired chemical engineer and vice-president of Cooper Industrial Products Corporation in Findlay and Auburn, IN. He was a graduate of University of Pittsburgh and was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church, the Kiwanis Club International and Eagles Lodge Aerie 767, all of St. Marys. He was also a member of Auburn Lions' Club. Services are Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys. Contributions can be made to the church building fund.

FLANAGAN, Tamara C. Flanagan (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 19 April 2010) Tamara C. "Tammy" Flanagan, age 51, of rural Spencerville, died Friday, April 16, 2010, in the Lima Memorial Health System, following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 30, 1958, in Lima, a daughter of Paul M. and Juanita C. Bowers Lee; they preceded her in death. On May 17, 1980, she married John P. Flanagan; he survives. She is also survived by their son, John P. (Lindsey) Flanagan II of New Bremen; her siblings; her father and mother-in-law, Chuck (Mary) Flanagan of Lake City, FL; 1 brother-in- law; 3 sisters-in- law; many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by an infant son, John Matthew Flanagan. Funeral services will be Tuesday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Hartford Cemetery, northeast of Spencerville. Memorials may be directed to the WTLW TV Channel 44.

FLAUGHER, Richard Q. Flaugher (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 31 July 2015) Richard Q. Flaugher, age 81, of Celina, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015 at his residence. He was born March 13, 1934 in Middletown, OH to the late Homer and Catherine Hill Flaugher. He is survived by his spouse, Nancy Scheer and his two children: Jeffery (Brenda) Flaugher of Delaware, OH and Jackie (Ted) Lyons of Hilliard, OH; three grandchildren, Emily, Abby and TJ; a brother, Steve (Barbara) Flaugher of St. Marys and a sister, Victoria Flaugher Bergman (Mark) Rhodus of Fairfield, OH and three nieces. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother and sister-in-law, David (Ann) Flaugher. A graduate of Middletown High School, Richard served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He worked at Western-Union, then retired after working many years at Huffy Manufacturing in Celina. After retirement, he worked at Tractor Supply Co. (TSC) near Celina. Hobbies and Interests of Richard's were playing cards with family and playing internet poker. He enjoyed assembling jigsaw puzzles and working on a variety of puzzles from magazines. He enjoyed watching old movies and loved cats. W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. Military rites will be held at the funeral home by members of the Celina American Legion Post #210 and the Celina Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5713. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice in Richard's name.

FLAUTE, Dan Edward Flaute (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420878) Dan Flaute, age 44 of 414 Magnolia St. in Celina, passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 at his residence in Celina with family. Dan was born on Feb. 7, 1968 in Celina, Ohio to Roger & Margaret (Behm) Flaute of Celina. On Nov. 16, 1991 he married his loving wife Angie Fortman. Also surviving are his three sons Cole Flaute, Ross Flaute, Kyle Flaute, two sisters Sheila Flaute of Celina, Cheryl & Chris Winget of Celina, father-in-law & mother-in-law Jim & Judy (Walker) Fortman of St. Marys, and his two sister- in-law Julie & Dave Koch of Las Vegas, NV, Joni & Pat Mc Evoy of St. Marys. He graduated from Celina High School in 1986. He was a Member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Celina. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #210 in Celina and the Celina Moose Lodge. He was employed as a Team Leader at Honda in Anna Ohio. He loved Sports and had a passion to Coach Young Adult in Celina with the Celina Bullpups, Basketball, Soccer and Baseball. He was a true outdoorsman enjoying Hunting, Fishing and Camping. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday Jan. 31, 2013 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery at the family's convenience. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Celina Parks & Recreation Department 426 W. Market St. in Celina, Ohio 45822.

FLAUTE, Rita Flaute (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 September 2010) Rita Flaute, age 82, formerly of Cassella Montezuma Road, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at The Gardens in St. Henry. She was born on June 3, 1928, in Cassella, to the late Peter and Sophia (Speck) Ranly. On July 2, 1949, she married Raymond Flaute in Cassella. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 2009. She is survived by 6 children, Ruth (Bill) Kuhlman of Ottawa, Marj (Mike) Millennor of Sharonville, Bill (Jane) Flaute of Riverside, Teresa (Ken) Gerlach of Carthagena, Tom (Pat) Flaute of Minster, and Ann (Mike) Hemmelgarn of Carthagena; 29 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law; numerous brothers and sisters; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her three sons, David, Steve and Gabriel; her daughter, Joan Prenger; three grandchildren; and numerous brothers and sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Cassella. Burial will follow in Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, in Cassella. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry handled the arrangements. Memorial may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice at 230 W. Main St., Coldwater, OH 45828.

FLEAGLE, Norene A. Utley Fleagle (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 12 April 2017) Norene A. Fleagle, 91, of St. Marys, OH died Wednesday April 12, 2017 at Otterbein – St. Marys. She was born September 4, 1925 in Lancaster, OH to Nelson and Lillian (Roley) Utley. On September 7, 1947 she married Dr. LaMar Fleagle, who died November 12, 2005. She is survived by 3 sons Jim (Karen) Fleagle of Van Wert, OH; David Fleagle of New Orleans, LA; Dr. Kurt (Warren) Fleagle of Centerville, OH; 1 daughter Susan (Richard) Dittes of Swanton, OH; 5 grandchildren: Ben (Amy) Fleagle, Andrew Dittes, Josh (Alison) Bohman, Nicholas (Outi) Dittes, Coby Bohman; 3 great-grandchildren: Mackenzie Fleagle, Kelsey Fleagle, Sawyer Bohman; 2 sisters Linda Straits of Lancaster, OH; Sally Walsh of Bossier City, LA; 1 son-in-law Randy Waller of Findlay, OH; and several cousins; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: parents Nelson and Lillian Utley; husband Dr. LaMar Fleagle; daughter Lynne A. Bohman; brother Vern Utley and sister Carla Fritchlee She received a bachelor’s degree in home economics from in Columbus in 1947. After moving to St. Marys, she worked as a homemaker and raised five children with LaMar. Her children remember her as a kind, devoted mother who encouraged them to develop their talents and pursue their dreams. Norene was an accomplished seamstress who enjoyed dressmaking, cooking and baking. She also enjoyed gardening and drying flowers to make arrangements. In her later years, she enjoyed painting with watercolors. Together, Norene and LaMar enjoyed traveling and took trips and cruises to various parts of the world. She loved music and played piano and sang in her church choir. She was also active in several bridge clubs, Shakespeare Club and Mothers’ Study Club. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in St. Marys. Rites are scheduled Saturday April 15, 2017 at the Meyer Chapel of Otterbein – St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or Otterbein St. Marys Benevolent Fund. Arrangements are entrusted to the Miller Funeral Homes in St. Marys.

FLEAGLE, Vera A. Fleagle (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Vera A. Fleagle, 80, of 3211 Shore Drive in Celina, OH died Friday August 10, 2012 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. She was born August 10, 1932 in Louisville, KY to Harold and Vera (Sloke) Rudgal. On February 28, 1953 in Napolean, OH, she married Dr. Robert K. Fleagle, who died January 8, 2001.She is survived by 5 sons, Michael (Arlene) Fleagle of Bolingbrook, IL; Thomas (Ashley) Fleagle of Dayton, OH; and Mark Timothy (Tillie) Fleagle; Dr. Jeffrey (Marscia) Fleagle; Todd (Kathy) Fleagle all three of St. Marys, OH; 20 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Arvella (Don) Mc Phaul of Kenosha, WI; and 2 sisters-in- law, Norene Fleagle of St. Marys, OH; and Janet (Al) Collins of Sterling Heights, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert K. Fleagle; grandson, Daniel Fleagle; parents, Harold and Vera Rudgal. She was a graduate of a high school in Kenosha, WI and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Wright State University in Dayton. She was a licensed social worker (CCDC-3) and worked as a counselor for Gateway Outreach Center in Celina for a number of years. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Bridge Club, Shakespeare Club and Progress Club, all in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included enjoying the view of Grand Lake St. Marys from her deck, traveling (especially to beaches), reading and spending quality time with her close friends and family. Funeral rites are scheduled for Tuesday August 14, 2012 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 201 N. Perry Street in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to Alcoholics Anonymous.

FLECK, Anna A. Fleck (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Anna A. Fleck, age 61, of Celina, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She was born May 26, 1951 in Burton, OH to the late Alvin & Mary (Miller) Byler. Her husband, Roy Fleck, passed away on February 24, 2009 and a brother, Mose Byler, also preceded her in death. Anna is survived by 2 sons: Steve Fleck of Celina and Alvin Fleck of Marion, 3 daughters: Marie Lutz of Celina, Tina (Ali Soumare) Fleck of Cincinnati and Martha Groenewould of Columbus; 1 brother: Andy (Mary) Byler of Middlefield; 1 sister: Lydia; and 13 grandchildren. A homemaker, Anna enjoyed Reading, Crafts, Playing Cards and Games, working on all kinds of Puzzles, and Baking, especially making loads of cookies for family and friends at Christmas. Private Services will be held for the Family Thursday, March 28 at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.

FLECK, Bradley J. Fleck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 21 August 2009) Bradley J. "Skip" Fleck, age 22, 3560 Harrison Road, Chickasaw, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at Mercer County Community Hospital, after a farm accident. He was born Jan. 21, 1987, in St. Marys, a son of Paul Fleck and the late Shirley (Magoteaux) Fleck who preceded him in death Jan. 20, 2005. His stepmother is Carol (Guggenbiller) Flaute-Fleck. He is survived by two brothers; three sisters; a stepbrother; two stepsisters; a grandmother; 14 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two grandfathers; and a grandmother. Funeral services will be Monday, at Precious Blood Church in Chickasaw. Burial will follow at St. Sebastian Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to Marion Young Farmers Scholarship Fund.

FLECK, Irma E. Grilliot Fleck (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/irma-grilliot-fleck) Irma E. Grilliot-Fleck, age 87 of Coldwater, died on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. She was born August 23, 1931 in Frenchtown to the late Frank & Rosalina (Bergman) Kramer. She married Cletus J. Grilliot on June 28, 1950 and he died July 14, 1979, she then married John Fleck on May 14, 1982 and he died March 1, 2002. She is survived by children, Diane & Paul Penny of Sidney, Bonnie & Steve York of Russia, Barb & Ray Riethman of McCartyville, Gretta & Gary Phlipot of Versailles, Jan & Tom Finfrock of Brookville, Tom & Joyce Grilliot of Covington, Ken & Tammy Grilliot of Troy, Dave & Kathy Grilliot of Newport, Randy & Mary Ann Grilliot of Versailles, Nick & Kim Grilliot of Piqua, Cathy Grilliot of Lima and Angie & Tony Dues of Carmel, IN; 43 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; siblings and in-laws, Alvira Marchal of Versailles, Esther Marchal of Minster, Victor & Verene Kramer of Osgood, Virginia & Ernest Poeppelman of Yorkshire, LeRoy & Doris Kramer of Newport, Richard & Doris Kramer of Ft. Loramie, Margaret Grilliot of Kettering, Kenneth & Lois Grilliot of Centerville, Marilyn Braun of Celina, James & Connie Fleck of Celina, Merilda Fleck of Celina and Rose Mary Fleck of Celina. She is preceded in death by a great-grandchild; siblings and in-laws, Leona Kramer, Urban & Mary E. Kramer, Alvin Kramer, Alfred & Mary A. Kramer, Paul Marchal, Norman Marchal, Bertha & Elmer Pour, Orville Grilliot, Leonard & Emma Grilliot, Omer Grilliot, Loretta & Paul Zahn, Ralph & Jean Grilliot, Rita & Paul Westerbeck, Audrey Grilliot, Robert Fleck, Paul Fleck, Catherine & Ralph Wenning, John Braun and Richard & Lucille Fleck. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, the Widows Club, and Why Catholic. Irma graduated from Versailles High School in 1949. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial will be in St. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Newport. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County or the charity of the donor’s choice.

FLECK, Karen S. Fleck (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 29 December 2015) Karen S. Fleck, age 48, of Uniopolis died Tuesday December 29, 2015 at the James Cancer Hospital, Columbus. She was born on March 8, 1967 in Lima, OH to Bob & Jane Cooper who preceded her in death. On May 30, 1992 she married Robert E. Fleck and he survives in Uniopolis. Survivors also include 2 sons; Bradley Allen Fleck of Uniopolis, Zachary Edward (Kirstin Beard) Fleck of Wapakoneta, a granddaughter Madalyn Fleck, a brother Jeff (Terrie) Cooper, a sister Kathy (Jeff) Odegaard, 2 nieces, 2 nephews, an aunt Martha and a mother-in-law Marilyn Fleck. She was preceded in death by a sister Deb Cooper and father-in- law Bob Fleck. Karen was a 1985 graduate of Indian Lake High School. She was a member of Uniopolis Methodist Church and a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed camping, fishing and going on trips to Canada and especially enjoyed going to craft shows. More than anything she dearly loved her family. Funeral services will be Saturday January 2, 2016 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery, Uniopolis. Memorial contributions may be directed to the James Cancer Hospital, Hunting with Heroes (Disabled Veterans Hunt) or to the Uniopolis Methodist Church.

FLECK, Lucille Josephine Fleck (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Lucille Josephine Fleck, age 88, of Celina, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Celina Manor Nursing Home. Born February 16, 1924 in Philothea, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Theresa (Stahl) Pleiman. Lucille and Richard H. Fleck were married November 10, 1951 and he passed away on August 31, 1974. She is survived by 4 children: Pat (Dean "Scooter") White of Celina, Bonnie (Terry) Muhlenkamp of Fort Recovery, Jerry (Nancy) Fleck of Coldwater and Sandy (Doug) LeConey of Clayton; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are 4 siblings: Ernest (Emma) Pleiman of Spencerville, Bob (Betty) Pleiman of Coldwater, Tom (Marlyn) Pleiman of Findlay, and Margie Dirksen of North Star, and 1 sister-in-law: Salome Pleiman of Coldwater. Preceding her in death were: 3 sisters: Vera Stelzer, Alice Homan and Rose Ann Post; a brother: Arthur Pleiman and 4 brothers-in-law: Paul Dirksen, Florian Stelzer, Leonard Homan and Ralph Post. Lucille had been a cook at the Racquet Club, the Fountain and Empire Restaurants and Otis Hospital, all in Celina, and Community Hospital in Coldwater. She had also worked at Green's Quality Meats in Celina. She was a member of the Sunshine Singers through the Mercer County Council on Aging, Immaculate Conception Church in Celina and the ladies choir and Altar-Rosary Society of the Church. A Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, April 10 at Immaculate Conception Church, Celina. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina. Contributions in memory of Lucille may be made to: The Center for Neurological Development in Burkettsville.

FLECK, Mary Ann Fleck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – May 6, 2013) Mary Ann Fleck, age 71, of 44429 Fairground Road in Celina, left the loving care of her family Saturday, May 4, 2013, from the Lima Memorial Hospital to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven. She was born on July 19, 1941, to the late Arthur and Golda (Now) Jeffries in Celina. She married the love of her life, Carl E. Fleck, on Oct. 29, 1960, and celebrated 52 years of marriage last year. Also surviving are her daughters, Deb and Cathi Fleck of Celina and Diana Fleck of St. Marys; and her sister, Margery Rush of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sister-in-law, Robert Jeffries, Dallas Jeffries, Donald and Rose Jeffries; and her brother-in-law, Donald Rush. Mary Ann graduated from Celina High School with the class of 1959. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. She retired from the Daily Standard in 2003. She loved her flower garden and mowing the yard and was always there for a friend. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Church in Celina. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina. Lehman- Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association or the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

FLECK, Mary Ann Fleck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – May 6, 2013) Mary Ann Fleck, age 71, of 44429 Fairground Road in Celina, left the loving care of her family Saturday, May 4, 2013, from the Lima Memorial Hospital to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven. She was born on July 19, 1941, to the late Arthur and Golda (Now) Jeffries in Celina. She married the love of her life, Carl E. Fleck, on Oct. 29, 1960, and celebrated 52 years of marriage last year. Also surviving are her two daughters, Deb and Cathi Fleck of Celina and Diana Fleck of St. Marys; her sister, Margery Rush of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sister-in-law, Robert Jeffries, Dallas Jeffries, Donald and Rose Jeffries; her brother-in-law, Donald Rush. Mary Ann graduated from Celina High School with the class of 1959. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. She retired from the Daily Standard in 2003. She loved her flower garden and mowing the yard and was always there for a friend. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Church in Celina. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina. Lehman- Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Association or the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

FLECK, Merilda M. Sudhoff Fleck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 April 2020) Merilda M. "Linda" Sudhoff Fleck, age 93, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the Gardens in Celina. She was born on Aug. 20, 1926 in St. Anthony, to the late Henry and Veronica (Muhlenkamp) Sudhoff. On Oct. 8, 1946, she married Robert F. Fleck, who died on March 20, 2004. She is survived by her sons: Mark (Barb) Fleck and Nick (Jane) Fleck, both of Celina; daughters: Carol Fisher of Celina, Mary Kay (Mike) Gehle of Celina, Sue (Bill) Muhlenkamp of Celina, Shirley (Greg) Cass of Celina, Deb (Ron) Wilker of St. Marys and Kim (Fred) Alverson of Columbus; 23 grandchildren; one step grandchild; 38 great- grandchildren; and six step great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law Paul Sudhoff of Madison, IN, Ray (Margie) Sudhoff of Fort Recovery, Cleo Sudhoff of Fort Recovery, Dorothy Sudhoff of Fort Recovery, Judy Sudhoff of Fort Recovery; her sister Mary Agnes Knapke of Coldwater; a brother-in-law Jim (Connie) Fleck of Celina and two sisters-in- law, Rosie Fleck and Marilyn Braun both of Celina. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son-in-law, Cliff Fisher; brothers and sisters-in-law Alfred Sudhoff, Herman Sudhoff, Mary Sudhoff, Alvin (Bernice) Sudhoff; sisters and brothers-in-law Rita (Wes) Meinerding, Irene (Ralph) Link, Bud Knapke; brothers-in-law Richard (Lucille) Fleck, Paul Fleck, John (Eileen) (Irma) Fleck, John Braun Catherine (Ralph) Wenning. Linda graduated from Fort Recovery High School with the class of 1944. She and her husband owned the Green Acres Dance Hall and Club Café in Celina. She retired from JCPenney in Celina. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina and very active with the Altar Rosary Society and prayer chain. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, card playing and quilting in addition to serving as a member of the Quilting Circle in Celina. Due to the national health concerns, the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home and the Fleck family are following directives outlined by the Gov. Mike DeWine, limiting attendance to the visitation and funeral service to immediate family members only. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina. Memorial contributions may made to the Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund, 229 W. Anthony St., Celina, Ohio 45822.

FLECK, Patricia Louise Fleck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 July 2019) Patricia Louise Fleck, age 89, of Celina, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 11, 1930 to the late Frank and Clara (Murray) Birt. On Sept. 30, 1949, she married Steve Fleck who preceded her in death in 1993. Survivors include children Miike (Bernice) Fleck, Debbie (Rick) Krause, Jill (Randy) Engle and Scott (Julie) Fleck as well as eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by all five of her siblings. Funeral services will be at Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joint Township District Hospital Foundation.

FLECK, Paul George Fleck (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420879) Paul G. Fleck, age 80, of 650 Maple St. in Celina, Ohio passed away Saturday Jan. 19, 2013 at the Gardens of Celina. He was born on July 30, 1932 in Celina, Ohio to the late Matthew & Mary (Mertz) Fleck. On June 6, 1953 he married Rosemary Mader, who live in Celina. Also surviving are his children Becky & Jack Niekamp of Stevens Point, WI, Dan & Angie Fleck of Celina, Nancy & Frank Blanton of Richmond, VA, Dave & Tess Fleck of Cumming, GA, Barb & Ron Kanney of Coldwater, Mary & Matt Wolters of Coldwater, Doug Fleck of Dublin, 15 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, brother & sisters-in-law Jim & Connie Fleck of Celina, Linda Fleck of Celina, Irma Fleck of Coldwater and his sister Marilyn Braun of Celina. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter Judy Fleck, brothers & sister-in-law Rich & Lucille Fleck, Bob Fleck, John Fleck, and sister & brother-in-law Kate & Ralph Wenning. Paul graduated from the Immaculate Conception High School in 1950. Was formerly an employee at the Celina Wine Store and retired from Reynolds & Reynolds in Celina after 43yrs of employment. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Celina, Council 1800 and a member of the American Legion Post #210 in Celina. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday Jan 24, 2013 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina has been entrusted with the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the I.C. Endowment Fund or State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.

FLECK, Robert E. Fleck (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 17 April 2015) Robert E. “Bob” Fleck, age 73, passed away April 17, 2015 at the Hospice In-Patient Center in Van Wert. Bob was born on November 29, 1941 in Wapakoneta to Gilbert and Mary Stiles Fleck. He was raised by his mother and step-father, Clarence Dorsten in Uniopolis. They have all preceded him in death. On October 31, 1964, in Canada, he married Marilyn Ford. She survives in Uniopolis. He is also survived by three sons, Robert & Karen Fleck, Darren Todd & Betty Fleck, and Chad & Tammy Fleck; eight grandchildren, Erin, Bradley, Zachary, Jared, Sarina, Abigail, Jessica, and Janeva Fleck; a brother, Arthur & Linda Fleck; two sisters, Loretta & Al Presnell and Jean & Tom Bushnell; three step-brothers, Jim Dorsten, Ron & Mildred Dorsten, and Danny Lee & Jean Dorsten; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bob was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Fleck; grandson, Elijah Fleck; and three brothers-in-law, Allen Ford, Gary Ford, and Douglas Sawyer. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Bob served our country from 1960-1964. His ship was active during the Cuban Crisis. In recognition of Bob’s service, his son Todd had presented him with a National Defense Medal and Naval Unit Commendation. A Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8445, Bob served the VFW by being active in their Honor Guard. Bob retired from General Dynamics Tank Plant and also the Uniopolis Volunteer Fire Department. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends, and saw it fit to pass those passions on to his sons. However, his true love was his family, and he enjoyed every moment with his grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 615 N. Dixie Highway, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895 and interment will follow in Fairmount Cemetery, Uniopolis. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Uniopolis Youth Group, Carpenters for Christ; the VFW Post 8445; the Uniopolis Volunteer Fire Department; or the Van Wert Hospice In-Patient Center, Van Wert.

FLECK, Theodore Joseph Fleck (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1901029) Theodore Joseph Fleck, infant son of Ryan & Michelle (Homan) Fleck of Cincinnati, was born 10:53 am and died at 11:47 am on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Joint Township Hospital in St. Marys. He is also survived by brothers Brady, age 4 and Benjamin, age 2; grandparents Mary Jane & Eugene Homan of Coldwater and Paul & Carol Fleck of St. Sebastian; and a great grandmother Wilma Link of Ft. Recovery. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Shirley Fleck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at St. Sebastian Church. Burial will follow in St. Sebastian Cemetery.

FLECK, Walter W. Fleck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 21 March 2017) Walter W. "Walt" Fleck, age 85, of Celina, died Saturday, March 18, 2017, at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born on July 12, 1931, in Celina to the late William and Anna Fuhlenkamp Fleck. On July 6, 1955, he married Floriana C. Knapke, who died on July 10, 2002. Survivors include his two sons and daughters-in-law: Mark and Lori Fleck, Mike and Leanne Fleck of New Bremen; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Walt was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers and sisters-in-law, and a sister and brother-in-law. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina. Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is entrusted with the arrangements. Knights of Columbus membership services will be Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church Endowment Fund.

FLECKENSTEIN, George A. Fleckenstein (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=52345498_GFleckenstein) George A. Fleckenstein, age 87, of Burkettsville, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 at Versailles Health Care Center, Versailles. He was born May 6, 1930 in Anna, to George J. & Rose (Daniels) Fleckenstein. On August 24, 1952 he married Mary Jane (Stammen) Fleckenstein, and she died October 6, 2007. George is survived by his children: Ron & Ann Fleckenstein of Ft. Recovery, and Roger & Teresa Fleckenstein of Versailles, his grandchildren, Albert Fleckenstein, Amy & Rob Burden, Jesse and Kimberly Fleckenstein, and three great grandchildren, Austin, Brittany, and Hunter Burden. He is also survived by one brother Herb & Rita Fleckenstein of Ft. Loramie, and in laws: Betty Stammen of Waynesfield, Tom Stammen of Cridersville, Phyllis & Ray Miller of Celina and Betty & Ken Werling of Celina. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as siblings: Ed & Ethel Fleckenstein, Henry Fleckenstein, Evelyn & Alvin Bussee, Jim & Pat Fleckenstein, and in laws, Lavern & Marie Stammen, Clara Stammen, and Joe Stammen. George was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in the Korean Conflict. He was also a member of Coldwater Legion and Coldwater V.F.W. George was a graduate of Ft. Loramie High School. He formerly worked at Bohman Brothers in Sidney, and retired from Newport Auto Sales in Newport. He enjoyed cleaning and shining cars and spending time with his grandchildren and especially the great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry has been entrusted with the arrangements.

FLECKENSTEIN, Patricia Roseann Fleckenstein (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 23 February 2017) Patricia Roseann Fleckenstein, age 67, State Route 66, Fort Loramie, passed away of natural causes Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Celina Manor in Celina. She was born on April 21, 1949, in Piqua to the late Ferd and Marie (Kuether) Fleckenstein. Surviving are six siblings and their spouses: Ted and Linda Fleckenstein of Fort Loramie, Ralph and Carol Fleckenstein of Fort Loramie, Doris and Tim Hoying of Botkins, Mary Jane and Louis (dec.) Knapke of Maria Stein, Alice (dec.) and Don Clune of Fort Loramie, Sara and Tim Cotterman of Sidney and Bill and Ann Thieman of Minster; 24 nieces and nephews as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by a nephew, Philip Thieman. Pat was a 1967 graduate of Fort Loramie High School. She went on to study nursing at St. Rita's School of Nursing in Lima. Sometime later, she acquired a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at . In 2011, Pat retired from Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys; she had been a registered nurse there 28 years. Previously, she was employed 10 years at the former Piqua Memorial Hospital. Pat was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and St. Ann's Ladies Sodality. An honorary member of the Fort Loramie Rescue Squad, Pat had been a charter member in active service 35 years. She was also an EMT and CPR instructor. She belonged to the former Shelby County Professional Women's Organization and had also been a professional parade clown. Additionally, Pat enjoyed crocheting, knitting and interacting with her nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery. Gehret Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Fort Loramie Rescue Squad.

FLEDDERJOHANN, Eileen M. Fledderjohann (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 16 March 2017) Eileen M. Fledderjohann, age 92, of Westfield, IN, formerly of New Knoxville, died Monday, March 13, 2017, at the Carmel St. Vincent Hospital in Carmel, IN. She was born on May 29, 1924, in rural Shelby County near Kettlersville, a daughter of Frank and Alma Fosnight, and they preceded her in death. On March 16, 1947, she married Ralph Fledderjohann, who preceded her in death in 2006. She is survived by 4 sons, Dennis (Liz) Fledderjohann of Evanston, IL, Darrell (Sandy) Fledderjohann of Colorado Springs, CO, Daniel (Sandy) Fledderjohann of Carmel, IN, and Doyle (Julie) Fledderjohann of Celina; 1 daughter, Doris (Mike) Alderink of Westfield, IN; daughter-in-law, Margaret Pinney of Toccoa, GA; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; sister- in-law, Helen Wellman, and brother-in-law, Myron Fledderjohann, both of New Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her son, David; her brothers, Homer and Ralph Fosnight; her sister, Eloise Pulfer; and her "adopted" son, Dee Pinney. Eileen was a resident of New Knoxville until 2005 when she and Ralph relocated to be near their daughter in Westfield, IN. In addition to raising six children with her husband, she worked as a cook at New Knoxville School and for 10 years as a host at Chick-fil-a in Westfield, IN. She was a member at Faith Alliance Church in New Bremen for more than 50 years and later at First Baptist Church in Westfield, IN. A service of celebration and honor will be at noon. Burial will follow in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery west of New Knoxville. Memorial contributions may be directed to the youth ministry of Faith Alliance Church, New Bremen, the Great Commission Fund of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, Colorado Springs, CO, or the New Knoxville Historical Society, New Knoxville.

FLEDDERJOHANN, Eldred Raymond Fledderjohann (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 December 2015) Eldred Raymond "John" Fledderjohann, age 83, of Marysville, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2015. He was born on March 17, 1932, in New Knoxville, to the late Raymond and Irene Fledderjohann. He graduated in 1950 from Sidney High School in Sidney. He married Marylove Beck on Aug. 18, 1950, in Piqua. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marylove; 4 children Cynthia (John) Chester of Waterford, Richard (Nancy) Fledderjohann of Yale, Michael (Joyce) Fledderjohann of Lima and Renee (Tony) Hampton of Marysville; 17 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and by 1 sister Ginny (Cliff) Lewis. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Evelyn Sudmann. Eldred was a journeyman mold maker by trade. He attended Brown City Missionary Church and loved the Lord Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be Thursday in Brown City Missionary Church, 8935 Burnside Road in Brown City. Burial will be in Riverlawn Cemetery, Marysville. Memorial contributions may be made to Brown City Missionary Church or Blue Water Hospice. Arrangements are by the Marysville Funeral Home.

FLEDDERJOHANN, Gladys Amelia Stroh Fledderjohann (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Gladys Amelia (Stroh) Fledderjohann, loving mother, grandmother and great-grand mother passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Gladys was born in her childhood home near New Knoxville on October 16, 1921. She was the only daughter of 4 children born to Vernon and Ella (Vordermark) Stroh. She is survived by 2 brothers Harold (Edith) Stroh of Wapakoneta; Ralph (Barbara) Stroh of New Knoxville; and a sister-in-law, Jean Stroh of Mansfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother, Rolland Stroh. Gladys attended area schools and in 1939 her Senior Class was the first to graduate from the newly constructed New KnoxvilleHigh School. Gladys was married to Vernon Fledderjohann on May 25, 1941. They remodeled a home on a farm near New Knoxville for their new home and lifelong residence. Gladys was a loving mother to their 4 children: Linda (David) Michael of Madison, WI; Larry and Paula (Bubp) Fledderjohann of New Knoxville; Nancy Archer of Sidney; Jay and Dee (Stiles) Fledderjohann of New Knoxville. In her lifetime Gladys spent more time as a homemaker and mother and grandmother and great-grandmother than in pursuits that generated monetary income. Instead, she chose to be gainfully employed in ways that produce far more important dividends in the life of her family than mere financial gain. At some point in her lifetime she was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, 4-H member; kite flyer; bubble blower; 4-H advisor; turkey packer; farm worker; arrowhead hunter; crackle glass collector; antique lover; feeder of bulls; grower of flowers; parade participant; jig saw puzzle lover; voting poll volunteer; Christmas decorator; Easter egg hider; holiday coordinator; solitare player; painter; decorator; repairwoman; hair stylist; barber; canner; gardener; landscaper; bike rider; humming bird watcher; deer watcher; hospital guild volunteer; fisherwoman; prize winning cook; 4- wheeler driver; quilt maker; seamstress; costume designer; church member; church guild member; bread and cookie baker; candy maker; mediator; counselor; caregiver; nurse; patient; neighbor; gambler; Rook player; Sheep head play player; domino player; butcher; and many, many other roles which she carried out with love. Gladys spent many hours in fun loving activities with her 9 grandchildren: David and Sara (Michael) Luna of New York, NY; Tim and Jessica Michael of Wankesha, WI; Andy and Johanna (Michael) Chenous of Argyle, WI; Mark and Shelly (Rush) Fledderjohann of Saint Marys; Mike Fledderjohann and Samantha Menke of New Knoxville; Stacie Ryan Archer and Stephanie DeGanaro of Delaware, OH; Tim and Stephanie (Archer) Manning of Havertown, PA; Kyle and Amy (Fledderjohann) Bishop of Mansfield, OH; Gregg and Becky (Fledderjohann) Amstutz of Pandora, OH. Gladys also delighted in spending time with her 19 great-grandchildren. In later years, Gladys called Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen, Ohio, home. She spent many hours there playing Sheephead and Dominoes and participating in other activities with several former neighbors and newly found friends. Many staff members at Elmwood grew to love Gladys like family. Funeral rites will be Friday, January 20, 2012, at the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville, OH. Gladys will be laid to rest in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Memorial donations may be directed to Grand Lake Home Health, 1122 E. Spring Street, Saint Marys, OH 45885.

FLEDDERJOHANN, Larry Fledderjohann (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Larry Fledderjohann, 68, of 12093 Plattner Pike, Saint Marys, OH, died Monday, February 6, 2012, at Saint Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born October 5, 1943, in Lima, the son of Vernon and Gladys (Stroh) Fledderjohann. He married Paula Bubp on June 27, 1964 and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his 2 sons: Mark (Shelly) Fledderjohann of Saint Marys; Mike (Samantha Menke) Fledderjohann of New Knoxville; by 4 grandchildren: Garet Fledderjohann; Calen Fledderjohann; Haydn Fledderjohann and Kamryn Fledderjohann; by his siblings: Linda (David) Michael of Madison, WI; Nancy Archer of Sidney; Jay (Dee) Fledderjohann of New Knoxville; by a sister-in-law, Carol (Norval) Kohlhorst of Maumee, OH; and a brother-in-law, Gene (Eileen) Bubp of Albuquerque, NM. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Larry was preceded in death by his mother on January 15, 2012 and his father had died previously. He was a 1961 graduate of New Knoxville High School. Larry was a life long farmer in the family dairy and later in partnership with his brother, Jay, in the Johann Acres Family Farm, assisted by his son Mike. He was a member of the Democratic Central Committee since 1983 and a member of the Democratic Executive Committee since 1990. He served Auglaize County in a job he loved on the Board of Elections since 2003, and had just been unanimously re-elected to another term. He was Auglaize County Democrat of the Year in 2000. Larry enjoyed collecting milk bottles from local dairies of the past, as well as old tools, antiques and other interesting items. He served many years on the Zoning Board of Appeals. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in their various activities. Funeral rites will be Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be directed to either the Auglaize County Dog Warden or New Knoxville Historical Society. Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, 200 West Spring Street, New Knoxville, is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

FLEDDERJOHANN, Luetta Fledderjohann (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 15 July 2009) Luetta (Lettie) Fledderjohann, age 98, died Feb.27, 2008, in St. Luke's Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI. She was born Dec. 24, 1909, a daughter of the late George Fledderjohann and Emma (Knierim). She was the wife of the late Robert (Bob) L. Koepke who preceded her in death on May 30, 1988. Luetta and Bob were born, raised and on Sept.1, 1935, they were married in New Knoxville. She graduated from Heidelberg College, taught mathematics at Thompson High School, Bellevue, then at the JORUM orphanage in Tiffin. In Atlanta during the 1960s Luetta taught mathematics in the Fulton County School system and later was trained for and taught special needs children. She is survived by her two daughters, Connie (Philip A.) Hardacre of Mequon, WI, Carole (Keith) Brown of Bethlehem, PA; six grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two nieces, Ellen Fledderjohann, wife of Bruce Eschmeyer of New Knoxville, Mary Fledderjohann, wife of Richard Buchanana of Glenview, IL; two nephews, Tom (Diane Lammers) Fledderjohann of New Knoxville, Max Fledderjohann, husband of Beverly (Widau) of New Bremen. She was preceded in death by a sister, Alvina; two brothers, Emil and Art. A memorial service will be Aug. 1, at the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville where Luetta was confirmed. Burial will follow in Pilgue Ruhe Cemetery. In Milwaukee, the Krause Funeral Home took care of arrangements. Memorial for Luetta may be made to the First Church of New Knoxville.

FLEDDERJOHANN, Mildred H. Fledderjohann (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Mildred H. Fledderjohann, 89, formerly of 5601 Lock Two Road, New Knoxville, and a resident of Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community, died Wednesday, October 13, 2010, at Otterbein Saint Marys. She was born May 4, 1921, at the farm where she and her husband raised their family on Lock Two Road, New Knoxville, the daughter of August and Henrietta (Henkener) Huelsmeyer. She married Arthur Fledderjohann on September 1, 1942, at the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville. He preceded her in death on January 31, 1995. She is survived by her 2 daughters: Ellen (Bruce) Eschmeyer of New Knoxville; Mary (Richard) Buchanan of Glenview, IL; by 4 grandchildren: Evan (Kristina) Eschmeyer of Chicago, IK; Jeffrey (Debra) Eschmeyer of New Knoxville; Laura Buchanan of Boston; Andrew Buchanan of Glenview, IL; by 2 great-grandchildren: Elijah and Alexandra Eschmeyer. Mildred was a 1939 graduate of New Knoxville High School, and a graduate of Bowling Green State University. She retired from the Saint Marys City Schools, where she had been a 5th grade teacher for 25 years at West Elementary School, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville. She loved her farm, gardening, baking and was an avid reader. She will be remembered for her strong work ethic and her love of her family. Funeral rites will be Monday, October 18, 2010, at the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Radio Broadcast Fund of the First United Church of Christ; State of the Heart Hospice or Otterbein Saint Marys Benevolent Fund.

FLEDDERJOHANN, Scott Alan Fledderjohann (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 February 2011) Scott Alan Fledderjohann, age 41, of Franconia Township, PA, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011, at his residence following a four- year fight with cancer. He was born in St. Marys, the son of Max and Beverly (Widau) Fledderjohann, and they survive in New Bremen. He and his beloved wife, Tara K. (Deose) Fledderjohann, would have celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary in June. She survives at the residence. He is also survived by his two sons, Joel S. Fledderjohann and Alec J. Fledderjohann, both at home; two brothers, Andy (Monica) Fledderjohann of New Bremen, Skip Fledderjohann of Centerville; his sister, Joy (Chad) Wells of New Bremen; his brother-in-law, Tim (Marianne) Deose of Perkasie, PA; 3 nieces, Callie Wells, Jessica Fledderjohann, Beth Deose; 4 nephews, Maddox Wells, Jenson Wells, Adam Fledderjohann and Ethan Deose. He served with the U. S. Navy as a communications equipment technician and flight deck communications maintenance technician from 1990-96, including active duty on the USS George Washington during the Persian Gulf War. He was employed in sales with Thieman Tailgates in Celina for the past seven years. He was a member of St. Andrew's United Church of Christ in Perkasie, PA. He was also a member of the New Bremen American Legion. An avid sports fan of Ohio State football, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Philadelphia Phillies, he enjoyed hosting his family and friends during sporting events and other social gatherings. In his free time he also enjoyed golfing. Funeral services will be Feb. 18 at St. Andrew's United Church of Christ.

FLEDDERJOHANN, Victor Frederick Fledderjohann (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Victor Frederick Fledderjohann, 87, of 10876 State Route 66, Saint Marys, went to be with his Lord Monday, February 11, 2008, at JTDMH, after a brief illness. He was born January 12, 1921, in rural New Knoxville, a son of Frederick A. and Clara (Henkener) Fledderjohann. On May 4, 1950, he married Helen Schrolucke and she preceded him in death on June 29, 2001. Also preceding him in death were his mother and father and step-mother, Emma (Lageman) Fledderjohann; his brother, Edward; sister Viola Bushman; brothers-in-law Richard Bushman and Harold Schrolucke; sister-in-law Evelyn Schrolucke. He is survived by three sons; Craig (Karen) Fledderjohann; Neal (Cindy) Fledderjohann and Ned (Bonnie) Fledderjohann, all of Saint Marys; by seven grandchildren: Andy Fledderjohann of Charlottsville, VA; Derek Fledderjohann of New Knoxville; Beth Fledderjohann of Cincinnati; Jennifer (Carl) Whitlach of Suffern, NY; Benjamin (Ashley) Fledderjohann of Spencerville; Trenton Fledderjohann of New Knoxville; Meredith Fledderjohann of New Knoxville; two great-grandchildren: Caroline and Pierce Whitlach. Victor graduated from New Knoxville High School in 1939 and was a lifelong dairy farmer. He especially enjoyed helping on the farm, visiting with his friends and family, and supporting and attending the activities of his grandchildren. He was named the 2004 Ranger Fan of the Year by the New Knoxville Civic Assn. Victor was a lifelong member of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, serving as an Elder, Trustee, Deacon and Sunday School Superintendent. He was an appraiser and officer for the German Farmer Insurance Company; a member of the board of directors for Auglaize Landmark, and an Auglaize County Farm Bureau Member. Funeral services will be Friday, February 15, 2008, at the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Radio Broadcast fund or youth ministry fund.

FLEDDERJOHANN, Viola Martha Fledderjohann (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 25 August 2010) Viola Martha Fledderjohann, age 93, died Monday, August 23, 2010, at Vancrest Health Care Center. She was born Sept. 30, 1916, in New Knoxville, a daughter to Lewis and Margaret (Heidt) Aufderhaar; they preceded her in death. On Jan. 26, 1941, she married Orlando Fledderjohann and he preceded her in death Jan. 25, 1983. She is survived by her daughter, Martha Jane Britt of Gomer; her son, David (Donna) Fledderjohann of Fort Wayne, IN; 4 grandchildren, Melissa Griesdorn, Chris (Kathy) Britt, Lora (Keith) Dodson, Sara (Jared) Boll and 6 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orlando Fledderjohann; father, Lewis Aufderhaar; mother, Margaret Aufderhaar; sister, Taletha Schroer; two brothers, Wesley Aufderhaar, Albert Aufderhaar. She was a homemaker, wife and mother. She worked as a seamstress at Gregg's Department Store, where she made custom draperies and was an active seamstress. She also sewed and donated "walker bags" to local hospitals. She volunteered at Lima Memorial Health Systems, having worked more than 9, 300 hours. She was a very active member of the First Evangelical and Reform Church, playing piano for Sunday school and was a member of the church choir for more than 30 years. She loved to sew and garden. Funeral services will be Thursday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Lima. Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to First Evangelical and Reformed Church, 320 W. Wayne, Lima, or Lima Memorial Health Systems volunteers.

FLEDDERJOHN, Dale H. Fledderjohn (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – October 16, 2013) Dale H. Fledderjohn, age 90, of New Bremen, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013, at the Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. He was born on July 14, 1923, near New Knoxville. He was the son of Silas and Irma (Greber) Fledderjohn. On March 12, 1949, he married Winifred Saunders, who died on Oct. 1, 2007. Survivors include his sons, Gary (Donna) Fledderjohn of Fairfield, and Rex (Shirley) Fledderjohn of Cincinnati, and his 6 grandchildren, Sara (Andy) Wysocki, Kate (Nick) Mock, Julie Fledderjohn, Max Fledderjohn, Kelly Fledderjohn and Darby Fledderjohn. Preceding him in death were his siblings, Robert Fledderjohn, Donald Fledderjohn, Kenneth Fledderjohn and Janet Wisner. Mr. Fledderjohn was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen and a member of the American Legion Post 241 of New Bremen. He was a graduate of New Bremen High School. He enjoyed playing bridge in several card clubs, woodworking and especially spending time with his family. He first was a meat cutter in Dayton, then continued his trade at the former Arcade in New Bremen. He went on to be a parts handler at the former STAMCO in New Bremen and retired in 1988 from Crown Equipment Corp. of New Bremen. Mr. Fledderjohn served with the U.S. Army in the European Theater during World War II. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen. Burial will follow at the Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Lake Hospice or to the St. Paul United Church of Christ Memorial Fund.

FLEDDERJOHN, Dolores C. Fledderjohn (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – September 23, 2013) Dolores C. “Dee” Fledderjohn, age 78, of New Bremen, died Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, at the Elmwood Assisted Living Center of New Bremen. She was born on June 6, 1935, in New Bremen, the daughter of Raymond and Marie (Topp) Mohrman. On Jan. 12, 1957, she married Robert S. Fledderjohn, who died on Dec. 26, 1997. Survivors include her 3 children, Debra (David) Hirschfeld of New Bremen, Steve (Therese) Fledderjohn of West Chester, and Stan (Erin) Fledderjohn of Cincinnati; her 5 grandchildren, Abigail (Rodney) Suchland, Tyler Hirschfeld, Joshua Fledderjohn, Alex Fledderjohn, Alyssa Fledderjohn, and her 2 great- grandchildren, Chandee and Jackson Suchland. Preceding her in death along with her husband were her siblings, Dorothy Otting and Donald Mohrman. Mrs. Fledderjohn was a lifetime member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen, and was active in many church organizations. She was formerly active with the New Bremen Girl Scouts, was a member of the C.C.L., and was a member of several card clubs. She also loved to dance and spend time camping with her family. She was a Secretary at Crown Controls Corporation of New Bremen and after retiring, she gave tours at the Bicycle Museum of America in New Bremen. Funeral services will be Thursday at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. Burial will follow at the German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Bremen Emergency Squad. Gilberg- Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is in charge of the arrangements.

FLINCHBAUGH, Jean W. Flinchbaugh (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Jean W. Flinchbaugh, age 83, formerly of Kettering, died Dec. 9, 2006, at Otterbein-St. Marys Retirement Community. She was born Sept. 29, 1923, in Mansfield, to James and Winifred Weld Turner. On Jan. 13, 1951, she married James Flinchbaugh, who died Feb. 6, 2005. Survivors are 2 sons, Bruce (Mary) Fontana, of Dallas, TX, and Paul (Angela), of Brownsville, TX; 1 daughter, Nancy, of Springfield; 2 sisters, Mary Virginia Ralston, of San Diego, CA, and Louise Dibble, of Sarasota, FL; 4 grandchildren and a step-grandchild. Deceased is a brother, Ray Turner. She was a licensed dietitian, worked as a librarian and assisted her husband's ministerial service at the United Methodist Church for many years. A graduate of Mansfield High School, she was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the Wayne Street United Methodist Church, St. Marys. Services are Wednesday at the Meyer Chapel of Otterbein, St. Marys. Burial is at Mount Rose Cemetery, York, PA. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

FLINN, Edmond L. Flinn (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 16 April 2015) Edmond L. Flinn, age 87, a longtime resident of Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community, Saint Marys, OH, died Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Otterbein Saint Marys. He was born April 17, 1927, in Houston, OH, the son of Norris and Nellie (Wick) Flinn. On October 30, 1948, he married Helen Given, and she preceded him in death on October 8, 1999. He is survived by 4 children: James (Cathy) Flinn of Saint Marys; Tim (Vikki) Flinn of Saint Marys; Linda (Douglas) Boysell of Saint Marys; Rhonda Hawkins of Celina; 6 grandchildren: Chase Flinn; Cullen Flinn; Karrie Hughes; Aaron Boysell; Aimee Pellegrino; Jessie Wicker; 6 great- grandchildren and by 1 brother, Donald Flinn of Vandalia, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two children: Bruce and Jeff Flinn; by a brother, Arthur Flinn; and by a daughter-in-law, Karen Flinn. Edmond was a 1945 graduate of Houston High School. Edmond was a very skilled baseball player and was scheduled to play with the New York Giants. That dream ended when he was drafted into the US Navy in 1945, and served as a Navy Seabee in Guam. He played baseball for many years after his discharge from the Navy in the Greater Ohio League. He continued his long affiliation with baseball by serving as a Saint Marys Little League team manager of many years. He also enjoyed fishing, bowling and golfing. He was a member of VFW Post 9289, and the funeral honor guard of the Post. He retired from Goodyear Saint Marys, after 40 years of service as a press operator. Funeral rites will be Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, OH. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Houston Cemetery, Houston, OH. Memorial gifts may be given to the Partners in Care Fund of Otterbein Saint Marys.

FLINN, Walter E. Flinn (Abstracted from the Lima News, Mar 17, 1988) Waynesfield - Walter E. (Gene) Flinn, age 70, of Lima and formerly of here died Wednesday in the emergency room of Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born June 8, 1917, in Auglaize County, the son of Lemual H. and Mabel Whetstone Flinn. On Nov 22. 1939, he married Betty Motter who died July 17, 1982. Mr. Flinn was a retired farmer and was retired from Lima State Hospital. He attended Forest Part United Methodist Church. He was a member of Wayne Masonic Lodge, Waynesfield and was affiliated with the World Gospel Mission in Marion, IN. Survivors include a son, Michael Flinn of Cridersville; a daughter, Linda Winegardner of St. Louis; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Brooks Flinn of Lima and Claude Flinn of Waynesfield. Services will be at Robinson Funeral Home, Waynesfield. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Uniopolis. Memorial contributions may be made to the World Gospel Mission.

FLINT, Rosemary Flint (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Rosemary Flint, 87, of 813 West Oliver Street, Saint Marys, OH died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Joint Township Hospital in Saint Marys. She was born September 6, 1921, in Muncie, IN, the daughter of Sanford and Oca (Anderson) Heaton. She married Lon Flint, Jr. on May 17, 1946; he preceded her in death on September 22, 2001. She is survived by her 2 children: Tim Flint; Sue (Steve) Moyar both of Saint Marys; by four grandchildren: Chad (Angie) Flint of Fort Loramie; Kendra Flint of Saint Marys; Justin (Ashley) Smith of New Knoxville; Mindy Miller of Saint Marys; and by five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and by one son, David Lee Flint. Rosemary was a 1939 graduate of Muncie Central High School. She attended Indiana Business College in Muncie. She worked in the Personnel Department of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Muncie. She and her husband moved to Saint Marys, Ohio, in 1951; she retired from the Sturgeon Oil Company in Saint Marys. She enjoyed watching sports and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Wayne Street United Methodist Church in Saint Marys. Funeral services will be Monday, March 9, 2009, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Wayne Street United Methodist Church.

FLIPPIN, Gary D. Flippin (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 5 September 2019) Gary D. Flippin, age 71, of Wapakoneta passed away at Wednesday September 4, 2019 at Wapakoneta Manor. He was born on May 25, 1948 in California, MO to Carl D. & Hazel M. (Hainen) Flippin who both preceded him in death. On November 4, 1967 he married Kathy Hopkins who survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include two daughters, Kelly Vandermolen, Stacey (Chad) Hefner both of Wapakoneta; 5 grandchildren Halley (Zachary) Hunsaker, Payten Vandermolen, Mikayla, Harper and Hadley Hefner; a great-grandson Parker Hunsaker; 2 brothers and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Gary was a 1967 graduate of Lima Senior High School. After graduation he joined the United State Marine Corps. where he served two tours in Vietnam. He worked at Superior Coach and retired after 37 years of service with the United States Postal Service. He enjoyed motorcycling, fishing and watching The Ohio State Buckeyes, and the . He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post 8445. He dearly loved spending time with his grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima with military rites being performed by the V.F.W. Post 8445. Memorial contributions may be directed to the V.F.W. Post 8445.

FLORE, Ray J. Flore (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 4 November 2010) Ray J. Flore, age 79, of Celina, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. He was born on Oct. 14, 1931, in Center Township, the son of Russish Flore and Eddythe Webb, and they preceded him in death. On Sept. 2, 1967, he married Patricia Wallen, and she survives. He is also survived by one brother; one sister-in-law; several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was also preceded in death by one brother; his sister; one brother-in-law; one sister-in-law. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a medic during the Korean War. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Celina. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Celina. Cisco Funeral Home in Celina handled the arrangements.

FLORE, Robert A. Flore (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Robert A. Flore, age 77, of Celina, died Sept. 10, 2006, at the Miller House, Celina. He was born Dec. 2, 1928, in Mercer County, to Russish P. and Eddythe I. Webb Flore. On June 5, 1954, he married Dorothy M. Enyart, who died April 4, 2000. Survivors are 2 daughters, Debra (Fred) Roll, of Greenville, and Barbara (Ron) Johnson, of Urbana; 2 brothers, Ray J. (Patricia) and Lester L. (Sharalene), all of Celina; 1 sister, Helen Parker, of Celina; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was a bulk delivery driver for Thermogas, Celina. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving with a medical unit in Austria and Germany during the Korean War. He was a member of Celina Church of Nazarene and served as a trustee on the church board. He was a graduate of Center Township High School, Neptune. Services are Wednesday at the church. Burial is at Fairview Cemetery, near Celina. Contributions can be sent to the church.

FLORE, Sharalene S. Flore (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 3 November 2017) Sharalene S. Flore, age 74, of Celina, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017 in the Emergency Room at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She was born February 7, 1943 in St. Marys, to the late Lloyd D. & Luella M. (Scheblo) Secrest. Sharalene and Lester L. Flore were married on October 26, 1968, and he survives, along with their three children: Jim (Tracy) Flore and Jon (Janella) Flore of Celina and Jessica Miller of London, OH, and five grandchildren: Rose Flore, Nathan Flore, Lance Miller, Sarah Flore and Austin Flore. Also surviving are seven brothers & sisters: Connie (Paul) Gates of Rockford, Carol Zizelman of Celina, Louise Toler of Montezuma, Shirley Brandon and Lois Secrest of Celina, and Dale Secrest and David Secrest of Mendon, sisters-in-law: Helen Parker of Celina and Pat Flore of Delphos, and many nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents-in-law: Russish & Eddythe Flore, and brothers & sisters-in-law: Dan Toler, Don Zizelman, Dale Parker, Robert & Dorothy Flore and Ray Flore. A graduate of Parkway High School, Sharalene retired from the Mersman Furniture Factory in Celina after many years of service. She was an active member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Celina, where she served in many capacities, including Sunday School Secretary and Communion Steward. Sharalene enjoyed gardening, spending time with her family, fishing, and attending auctions. Funeral Services will be Monday, November 6, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Center Township. Memorial Contributions may be made to Mt. Zion UMC.

FLORENCE, Betty June Florence (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421361) Betty June Florence, age 73, of Coldwater, Ohio, died Monday, October 22, 2012 at St. Ritas Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. She was born August 10, 1939 in Celina, Ohio to the late Ruel & Eathyle (Kuhn) Harner. On November 12, 1957 she married Glen Florence, and he survives in Coldwater. She is also survived by four children, Leisa & Tim Pearson, Mark Florence, Doug & Annie Florence, and Lorna & Rusty Miller, all of Coldwater, seven grandchildren, Seth & Laura Pearson, Lindsey & Travis Unrast, Garth Pearson, Riggs Florence, Samantha Florence, Joshua Miller and Briar & Amanda Miller, three great-grandchildren, Bentley, Praline and Makai and a sister, Kathy & Vern Wendel of Celina. She is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Carrie Florence. She was a member of Erastus United Methodist Church and the Erastus Ladies Fellowship Society, Washington Township Central Committee, the Mercer County Republican Party, Mercer County Farm Bureau Advisory Council and was an avid supporter of the Mercer County Fair. Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 26, 2012 at Erastus United Methodist Church, Erastus, Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater on Thursday has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be directed to Tree Replacement at the Mercer County Fairgrounds.

FLOWERS, Chester Lee Flowers (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 5 October 2018) Chester Lee "Chet” Flowers, age 60, a former resident of Celina, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018, at his home in Eaton. He was born June 25, 1958, in Van Wert, a son of the late John Jr. & Florence W. (Pegan) Flowers. Surviving are his daughter, Nicole Leaker of Eaton, the mother of his children, Vickie Salmons of Shawnee, and two grandchildren: Aldin Lee Leaker and Spencer Kelly Leaker. He is also survived by a brother & three sisters: Carolyn Younker of Celina, Harold (Sheila) Flowers of Lynchburg, OH, Beverly (Joe) West of New Weston, and Barbara (John) Frey of Colorado Springs, CO, a brother-in-law, Robert L. Hone of Celina, and a number of nieces & nephews. Preceding him in death were a daughter, Brandy Lee Flowers, in 2009, brother & sister: Allen Eugene Flowers in 2005 and Kathleen Joann "Kathy" Hone in 2013, a sister-in-law, Connie Flowers-Seals in 2017, and nephews: Bobby Flowers in 1978 and Jacob Matthew Turner in 1991. A 1976 graduate of Celina High School, Chet served with the United States Army. He had worked in construction for Schwieterman's and Tom's Construction, and also was employed at Mersman Furniture. A "jack of all trades", Chet enjoyed junking and collecting, and traveled weekly and monthly buying and selling at area flea markets. Favorite pastimes were fishing, and hunting for arrowheads. Memorial Service at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina, on Saturday, October 13. Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.

FOCHT, William LeRoy Focht (Abstracted from the Lima News, May 1, 1950) LAKEVIEW, May 1, 1950 - William LeRoy Focht, age 55, Lakeview, died of a heart attack Sunday in his home. He was born in Waynesfield, Oct. 22, 1894, and worked on the Russell Knief farm, near Bloom Center. Surviving are his widow, Susie Ann Cummins Focht, whom he married Jan. 18, 1927; 10 children, Robert, William, Eugene, Ronald, Sue Ann, Linda and Darlene, all at home; Mrs. Charlotte Mort, 424 E. North Street, Lima; Raymond L. Focht, Cridersville, and Mrs. Elsie Good, Route 1, Spencerville; two grandchildren; a brother, Raymond, Russells Point; two sisters. Mrs. Edith Pepple, Dayton, and Mrs. Minnie Newland, Springfield. The body will remain in Van Horn funeral home here for services with burial in Walnut Hill Cemetery.

FOGT, George E. Fogt (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 9 June 2008) George E. Fogt, age 88, of 8592 Ohio 274, Kettlersville, died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born Dec. 5, 1919, in Dayton, a son of Clemens and Julia Ann (Butterfield) Fogt. On Oct. 5, 1940, he married Elfrieda Telljohann and she preceded him in death Jan. 6, 2005. He is survived by a son, Leslie (Karen) Fogt of Anna; four grandchildren; two great-grandsons; three sisters; three brothers; a son-in-law; a brother-in-law. He was preceded in death by a son Larry Fogt; and two daughters, Emma Jane Lazier and Ann Fogt; and a brother. Funeral services will be Thursday, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Kettlersville. Burial will follow in the Pearl Cemetery, Anna. Gilberg- Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the church memorial fund.

FOGT, James V. Fogt (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 28 July 2009) James V. “Jim” Fogt, age 70, of Wapakoneta, died July 28, 2009 at his residence. He was born on September 23, 1938, in Shelby County to Roy C. and Mildred Cornell Fogt who preceded him in death. On July 29, 1967, he married Evelyn Mae Goudy who died January 25, 1995. Mr. Fogt was a graduate of Blume High School class of 1956 and then attended graduating in 1960. He then served in the U.S. Army from October 2, 1961 until September 30, 1967. He then retired from Ford Motor Company after 28 years of service as an inspector. He was a life member of AMVETS Post 333, V.F.W. Post 8445, American Legion Post 330, and U.A.W. Local Union 1616. He was also a member of the Eagles and a Charter Member of Tribute To A Generation WWII Memorial. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed gardening and working in his yard. He especially enjoyed helping other people in their time of need. Survivors include a special friend Shirley Miller and daughter-in-law Jan Daum both of Wapakoneta; six grandchildren, Greg (Jackie Steinke) Daum, Scott Daum, Tim (LaZett) Daum, Michele Daum, and Tami Daum all of Wapakoneta, and Jason Rohrer of Minnesota; 14 great-grandchildren, and great- great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law Jack (Marlene) Goudy; and sister-in-law Grace Goudy both of Wapakoneta. He was preceded in death by 3 sons Robert, Brad, and Timmy Joe Daum; daughter-in-law Connie Daum; 2 brothers John & Kale Fogt; 2 sisters Donna Genelle McClain and Mary Lee Stolzenburg; and 1 great-great-grandchild Jayden Herron. Memorial Service will be Friday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services 615 N. Dixie Hwy. Wapakoneta and burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Wapakoneta with military rites by Veterans of Foreign War Post 8445.

FOGT, Sara Ann Fogt (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=31850741_SFogt) Sara Ann Fogt, age 75, of Minster, Ohio passed May 7, 2017 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She was born on December 4, 1941 in Piqua, Ohio to the Late Richard & Verona (Sommer) Thaman. On October 14, 1961 she married Thomas G. Fogt and he preceded her in death on August 9, 1997. She is survived by children: Jill & Martin Emmons, Cheyenne, WY, Todd Fogt, Fort Walton Beach, FL, Tracy & Liz Fogt, Minster, grandchildren Tyler & Molly Fogt and Tricia & Adam Olberding, 3 great grandchildren Ayden, Adeline & Jackson, sister Tina & Spence Slover, University Place, WA. She was preceded in death by grandson Trent Fogt. Sara was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and was the former co-owner of Accents on Main. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

FOGT, Zelta M. Fogt (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 Sept. 2020) Zelta M. Fogt, age 93, of Minster, died of natural causes at Vancrest Nursing Home in St. Marys. She was born Nov. 10, 1926 in Pomona, CA to the late Harry and Elise Rader. In 1948, she married Marion W. Fogt who preceded her in death in 2003. Zelta is survived by her two children, Jerry (Lee Ann) Fogt of Dublin and Diana (John) Farno of Minster; six grandchildren, Wes (Angie) Farno, Kathy (John) Krehnovi, Amy (Kent) Wagner, Patrick (Betsy) Fogt, Kelly Fogt and Jordan Fogt; and by six great- grandchildren. Zelta raised her family in the Shiloh area of Dayton before moving to Minster in 2007. She retired after 32 years of loyal service to the United States Air Force as a civilian employee at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. After retiring in 1980, Zelta traveled the United States in a RV with her husband. Zelta loved spending time in fellowship with her friends at church, First Shiloh Church and later in life, St. Paul's in New Bremen. Zelta loved nothing more than spending time with her children and grandchildren. A funeral service will be at Baker Hazel & Snider Funeral Home, 5555 Philadelphia Dr., Dayton, OH 45415. Burial at Shiloh Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice, Coldwater.

FOLK, Betty L. Folk (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 23 August 2008) Betty L. Folk, age 86, of Buckland, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, in the Gardens at Wapakoneta. She was born Aug.25, 1921, in St. Marys, a daughter of Delmer Newton and Lettie Jane Hole Naumburg, and they both preceded her in death. On June 28, 1941, she married Edward Owen Folk and he preceded her in death April 7, 2006. She is survived by three sisters, Jean Bowsher of Wapakoneta, June Holtzapple of Wapakoneta and Alice May Minkner of Wapakoneta; 19 nieces and nephews; 38 great-nieces and great-nephews; and many great-great nieces and great-great nephews. She was a homemaker and retired after 36 1/ 2 years from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in St. Marys. She was a member of the Buckland United Church of Christ and was a former Sunday School teacher there. She was a member of the Wapakoneta Senior Citizens. Funeral services will be Tuesday, at the Buckland United Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Buckland Cemetery. Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of donor's choice.

FOLK, James H. Folk, Jr. (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) James H. Folk, Jr., 56, of 1809 Fenway Court in St. Marys, OH died 2:00 p.m. Tuesday July 3, 2007 at his residence, following an extended illness. He was born April 19, 1951 in Celina, OH to James H. & M. Jeanne (Carey) Folk. On February 14, 1998, he married Peggy Jo Brown-Hance, who survives. He is also survived by sons James H.(Karri Anne) Folk III of Cincinnati, OH; Christopher (Brooke) Folk of Wapakoneta, OH; daughter, Erin (Joey) Spencer of Gahanna, OH; daughter, Bridget Hance of Beavercreek, OH; daughter, Deanna (Jacobey Gibson) Hance of Hilliard, OH; son, Robert Hance of St. Marys, OH; 5 grandchildren: Laney Folk, Delilah Folk, Keaton Spencer, Cassidy Folk, Alexandra Folk; his father, James H. (Marion) Folk, Sr. of St. Marys, OH; sister, Sandra (William) Hunter of St. Marys, OH; brother, David (Cheryl) Folk of Marion, OH; sister, Suzanne Gaut of Kennesaw, GA; brother, Michael (Patti) Folk of St. Marys, OH; brother, Steve (Pam) Tenyak of St. Marys, OH; brother, Chris (Tom) Stroh of Martin, TN; sister, Carol (Greg) O’Connor of Winfield, IL; numerous nieces & nephews; parents-in-law John & Elsie Brown of St. Marys, OH; sisters-in-law & brothers-in-law: Robert (Susan) Brown of Centerville, OH; Mary Ann Hollman of Winter Park, FL; Betty (Harold) Hussey of St. Marys, OH; John (Luanne) Brown of Lincoln, NE; Tom (Mary) Brown of Columbia, SC. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, M. Jeanne Folk and brother-in-law, Richard Gaut. He was a 1969 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys, attended Bowling Green State University and was a graduate of both Edison State Community College and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He was employed in the product engineering department at Honda of America in Anna, OH. A licensed embalmer and funeral director, he served families for many years with the Long & Folk Funeral Homes in Wapakoneta and St. Marys.He was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council # 1492 (4th degree) and the St. Marys Outing Club (Idelwild). Jim was a meticulous and detail-oriented individual, who cared deeply for his family and friends. An avid Buckeyes supporter, he attending countless OSU football games. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Saturday July 7, 2007 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church 511 E. Spring Street in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to either: JTDM Hospital Foundation, State of the Heart Hospice Program, or the OSU-James Cancer Hospital research department. Arrangements are under the direction of the Gunder-Hall & Folk Funeral Directors in Marion, OH.

FOLK, James H. Folk Sr. (Abstracted by courtesy of the Evening Leader (St. Marys, OH) December 15, 2009) James H. Folk Sr., 87, of St. Marys, died at 12:07 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, 2009 at Otterbein Retirement Community, near Grand Lake St. Marys. He was born March 3, 1922, in St. Marys to J. Harold and Florence (Buehler) Folk. On May 10, 1947, he married Mildred Jeanne Carey, who preceded him in death Aug. 2, 1987. On May 25, 1990, he then married his loving soul mate Marion Dapper Tenyak, who survives in St. Marys. Their blended family included Sandra (William) Hunter of St. Marys, Steve (Pam) Tenyak of St. Marys, Chris (Tom) Stroh of Union City, Tenn., David (Cheryl) Folk of Marion, Carol (Gregg) O'Connor of Winfield, Ill., Michael (Patti) Folk of St. Marys; daughter-in-law Peggy Folk of St. Marys; 23 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nieces Lynne (William) Hurley and Christine (Chris) Fisher, both of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife; son James H. Folk Jr.; daughter Suzanne Gaut; son-in-law Richard Gaut; sister Betty (Ray) Work. He was a 1940 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys and a 1943 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served as a pharmacist mate 1st class from 1943 to 1946 in the European, African and Middle Eastern Theatres. Following his discharge in 1946, he returned to St. Marys and joined John Vore to establish the Vore and Folk Funeral Home. In 1970, he merged with C. Richard Long to form the Yoder-Long and Folk Funeral Home in St. Marys, and later, the Heinl-Long and Folk Funeral Home in Wapakoneta. He will be remembered for his dignified and respectful assistance to area families in their time of need. He was a lifelong member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council No. 1492, St. Gaspar Del Buffalo 4th degree Knights, Eagles Lodge Aerie No. 767, VFW Post No. 9289 and American Legion Post No. 323, St. Marys Outing Club (Idlewild) all in St. Marys, and BPOE Lodge No. 54 in Lima. He served many years on the Auglaize County Board of Health and the Board of Directors of the Home Banking Co. He cherished his family and friends, and dearly loved hosting large gatherings at the holidays. He was a loyal fan of the St. Marys Roughriders sports programs, and held a true passion for the Ohio State Buckeyes, having attended countless football games throughout the years. A Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 511 E. Spring St., in St. Marys. Burial, with graveside military rites, will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to Otterbein Home Benevolent Fund, Auglaize County Board of Developmental Disabilities or the Parkinson's Foundation.

FOLK, Marion Dapper Tenyak Folk (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 23 December 2017) Marion Tenyak-Folk, age 92, of St. Marys, OH died Saturday December 23, 2017 at Otterbein – St. Marys. She was born April 3, 1925 in Milwaukee, WI to Edward and Christine (Eisle) Dapper. On November 25, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI she married Emil Tenyak, who died April 20, 1973. On May 25, 1990, she then married James H. Folk, Sr., who died December 13, 2009. Survivors include: son Stephen (Pam) Tenyak of St. Marys, OH; daughter Chris (Tom) Stroh of Martin, TN; daughter Carol (Gregory) O’Connor of Winfield, IL; daughter Sandra (William) Hunter of St. Marys, OH; son David (Cheryl) Folk of Naples, FL; son Michael (Patti) Folk of St. Marys, OH; daughter-in-law Peggy Folk of St. Marys, OH; 22 grandchildren and 31 great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents Edward and Christine Dapper; first husband Emil Tenyak; second husband James H. Folk, Sr.; brother Thomas Dapper; brother Richard Dapper; sister Lucille Deschaine; son James H. Folk, Jr.; daughter Suzanne Folk-Gaut. Marion and Emil moved to St. Marys in 1948, when Emil was hired at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. She was a very active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and its altar-rosary sodality and was a CCD instructor for many years. In 1974, she began working for the Island Shoppe in downtown St. Marys, and retired from there in 1990. She had also was a caregiver for various individuals and volunteered for the school activities of her children. Marion was very social and outgoing. She truly enjoyed spending time with her family and many close friends. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled Saturday December 30, 2017 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys. Miller – Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys is entrusted with the arrangement. Memorial contributions may be directed to: Otterbein St. Marys (Benevolence Fund), Holy Rosary Catholic Church or Auglaize Co. Council on Aging.

FOLK, William J. Folk (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 1 June 2018) William J. Folk, age 55, of St. Marys, OH died Friday June 1, 2018 at his residence. He was born May 15, 1963 in St. Marys, OH to Charles and Arlene (Leschansky) Folk. Survivors include 2 sisters Kim (Bill) Axe of Toledo, OH; Nan (Steve) Larmore of Celina, OH; 1 brother John (Traci Rutledge) Folk of St. Marys, OH, a step-sister Anne Prenatt of St. Marys, OH; and nieces and nephews: B.J. Axe, Caleb Axe, Stephanie (Brian) Will, Luke (Markie) Larmore, Julia Folk, Charlie Folk, and Jessica (Aaron) Hansel. Preceded in death by his father Charles Folk; mother Arlene Folk-Braun; step-father Floyd Braun; step-sister Faith Owens and nephew William Owens. He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1981). He had been employed at the former Huffy Bicycle Co. in Celina, OH, Koneta Rubber Co. in Wapakoneta, OH and worked as a self-employed handy-man. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. Bill’s favorite pastimes included playing his guitar, watching NASCAR and old western-themed movies on television, and cheering on the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Reds. An excellent cook, he loved to experiment in the kitchen and share the successful creations with his neighbors. Also, he was proud to be a member of the St. Marys Roughrider Football “Tracker Backers.” Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled Friday 8, 2018 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys. Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed in Bill’s honor to St. Marys Tailgate For Cancer.

FORCH, Joseph F. Forch (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 14 November 2015) Joseph F. Forch, age 96, of 800 Indiana Avenue, Saint Marys, OH, and formerly of New Bremen, OH died Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Vancrest of Saint Marys. He was born March 10, 1919, in Cincinnati, OH, the son of Joseph and Loretta (Ward) Forch. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by one brother, Harold Forch. Joe was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during WWII. He was a self-employed animal genetics specialist, who bred cattle. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 9289 and American Legion Post 323 in Saint Marys, and DAV #119. He enjoyed fishing, playing baseball, shooting pool and was a former auto racer. Graveside burial rites will be Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys. Military graveside honors will be presented by VFW Post 9289 and American Legion Post 323.

FORD, Betty J. Ford (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Betty J. Ford, 77, of 515 Ruth Street, Wapakoneta, OH, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at St. Ritas Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. She was born March 2, 1934, in Bellevue, MO, the daughter of William and Lillian (Winters) Reed. She married Allen Ford and he preceded her in death on August 3, 2001. She is survived by her 2 daughters: Sheba (Bill) Vaughn of Wapakoneta; Debbie (Eric) Wade of Bismarck, MO; by 3 step-children: Teena (Dan) Camper of Wapakoneta; Mary (Barrie) Courtney of Lima; Billie (Sue) Ford of Spencerville, OH; by 15 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; by 2 sisters: Sharon (Sunny) Barton of Arnold, MO; Frances (Harold) Leydens of Jefferson City, MO; by 2 brothers: Don (Martha) Reed of Pilot Knob, MO; and Bill (Roberta) Reed of Citrus Heights, CA. Betty was retired from the Hayes-Albion Corporation in Spencerville. She devoted her life to loving and taking care of her family. Funeral rites will be Saturday, February 25, 2012, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, OH. Memorial gifts may be given to Betty’s family.

FORD, Kenneth E. Ford (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 May 2010) Kenneth E. (Gene) Ford, age 88, 3309 Wild Cherry Ave., Celina, died Sunday, May 2, 2010, at the Celina Manor, in Celina. He was born Sept.8, 1921, in Washington Court House, a son to the late Guy and Gertrude (Flint) Ford. On Jan. 19, 1946, he married Mary Catherine Pond, who preceded him in death June 2, 1992. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen (Linda) Ford of Celina, Richard Ford of Celina, Kenneth (Julie) Ford of Lima; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two sisters. He was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law and two brothers- in-law. He served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Celina. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina with military honors. Lehman - Hogenkamp- Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. VFW and American Legion membership services will be Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to First Presbyterian Church of Celina.

FORLOW, Forest Forlow (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 April 2019) Forest "Duane" Forlow, age 75, of Celina passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019 at the Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on Nov. 4, 1943 in Celina to the late Forest O. and Carcella (Strabel) Forlow. He married Candy (Vannette) Shinkle, who survives in Celina. Also surviving are his children: Michael (Amy) Forlow and Nicole (Ted) Dicke; a stepdaughter; two grandsons; a step- grandson and two sisters. He was preceded in death by a brother and two brothers-in-law. Funeral services will be at St. John Lutheran Church in Celina. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Health Professionals.

FORSTHOEFEL, Cecile Forsthoefel (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Cecile D. Forsthoefel, age 88, of Celina, died Thursday, March 2, 2010, at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born Jan. 20, 1922, in Coneston, Ontario, Canada, a daughter of Hector and Lumina (Cadieux) Collins. On Nov. 20, 1943, she married Dr. Boniface H. Forsthoefel and he preceded her in death April 5, 1999. She is survived by 1 son, Dr. David (Rosemarie) Forsthoefel, of Celina; 2 daughters, Dianne Gibson, of Franklin, TN, and Donna Forsthoefel of Celina; 1 brother; 1 sister; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Marie Forsthoefel; a grandson and three brothers. Services will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina. Memorial contributions may be directed to Immaculate Conception Education Endowment Fund.

FORSTHOEFEL, Donna M. Forsthoefel (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Donna M. Forsthoefel, age 53, of Celina, passed away at Celina Manor Nursing Home Friday, September 9, 2011. Donna had resided at Celina Manor for the last 12 years. Born on March 27, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, Donna was the youngest child of the late Dr. Boniface and Cecile (Collins) Forsthoefel. Donna is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Dr. David and Rosemarie Forsthoefel of Celina a sister, Dianne Gibson of Franklin, IN and 5 nieces and nephews: Matt Gibson, David Forsthoefel, Jr., Heidi Forsthoefel, Katie Forsthoefel and Karl Forsthoefel. Preceding Donna in death were her parents, a sister, Kathleen Marie Forsthoefel and a nephew, Mitch Gibson. Donna was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and had attended Cheryl Ann Schools in Celina. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, September 14th at Immaculate Conception Church, Celina. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina. In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Donna may be made to Cheryl Ann Programs, 4980 Mud Pike, Celina, State of the Heart Hospice, 230 W. Main, Coldwater, OH, 48828 or to the Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund, 229 W. Anthony Street, Celina, OH 45822.

FORSTHOEFEL, Herbert J. Forsthoefel (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1894449) Herbert J. Forsthoefel, age 88, of Coldwater, died Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. He was born November 16, 1928, in Coldwater, to the late William & Cecilia (Schwieterman) Forsthoefel. On October 21, 1961, he married Madeline (Braun), who survives in Celina. He is also survived by four children, Roger & Peggy Forsthoefel of New Paris, Mona & Tom O’Brien of Beavercreek, Paula & Matt Dirksen of Winchester, IN, and Doug & Judy Forsthoefel of Coldwater, 19 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, two brothers, Ken Forsthoefel of Florida and Tom Forsthoefel of Coldwater, and in-laws, Luetta Forsthoefel and Clara Forsthoefel, both of Coldwater, Jerry & Marj Braun of Cincinnati, Tom & Teresa Braun of Richmond, IN, Kenneth & Susan Braun of St. Marys, Thelma Mueller of Coldwater and Marian & Charles Gross of Earlysville, VA. He is preceded in death by two sons, Charlie and Patrick Forsthoefel, brothers and sisters, Paul & Pat Forsthoefel, Ruth & Frank Muskus, Don Forsthoefel, Joan Staugler-Mescher and Jim Forsthoefel, and in-laws, Rose Forsthoefel, Pat Forsthoefel, Ralph Staugler, Linie Mescher, and John Mueller. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater the men’s holy name of the church, and the Coldwater Knights of Columbus. Herb was a veteran of the US Army and worked for New Idea in Coldwater and retired from Bruns Construction. He was passionate about flowers and birds and enjoyed fishing and his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home Coldwater handled the arrangements.

FORSTHOEFEL, James L. Forsthoefel (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421119) James L. Forsthoefel, age 77, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Celina Manor. He was born June 2, 1935 in Coldwater, to the late William & Cecelia (Schwieterman) Forsthoefel. On October 19, 1957, he married Clara (Art), and she survives in Coldwater. He is also survived by six children, Amy Forsthoefel of Dayton, Julie & Bruce Miller of St. Henry, Karl Forsthoefel of Mesa, AZ, Matt & Ivonne Forsthoefel of Gurnee, IL, Neal & Ann Forsthoefel of Portland, OR and Greg & Jenn Forsthoefel of Venice, FL, nine grandchildren, and brothers and sisters, Joan & Linus Mescher of Celina, Tom Forsthoefel of Coldwater, Herb & Madeline Forsthoefel of Coldwater, and Ken & Rose Forsthoefel of Louisville, KY, and sisters-in-law, Luetta Forsthoefel of Coldwater and Pat Forsthoefel of Dayton. He is preceded in death by a grandson, Tony Forsthoefel, two brothers, Paul Forsthoefel and Don Forsthoefel, a sister, Ruth & Frank Muskus, and a sister-in-law, Patricia Forsthoefel. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, the Church Choir, the Knights of Columbus and its Bowling Team, Grand Lake Soundwaves and the Mercer Co. Sportsman Association. He was a former Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 96, former tennis and racquet ball player and was an avid hunter, cyclist, nature lover and Cincinnati Reds fan. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. A milkman for nearly 60 years, Jim always had a ready smile and a bad joke. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, May 13, 2013 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater has been entrusted with the services.

FORSTHOEFEL, Madeline R. Forsthoefel (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2141098) Madeline R. Forsthoefel, age 79, of Coldwater, died Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Kindred Hospital in Dayton. She was born March 9, 1939 in Coldwater, to the late Vincent & Roseann (Stegeman) Braun. On October 21, 1961, she married Herbert J. Forsthoefel, and he died December 22, 2016. She is survived by four children, Roger & Peggy Forsthoefel of New Paris, Mona O’Brien of Beavercreek, Paula & Matt Dirksen of Winchester, IN, and Doug & Judy Forsthoefel of Coldwater; 19 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; siblings, Jerry & Marj Braun of Cincinnati, Tom & Teresa Braun of Richmond, IN, Kenneth & Susan Braun of St. Marys, Thelma Mueller of Coldwater and Marian & Charles Gross of Earlysville, VA; and in-laws, Ken Forsthoefel of Florida, Tom Forsthoefel, Luetta Forsthoefel and Clara Forsthoefel, all of Coldwater. She is preceded in death by two sons, Charlie and Patrick Forsthoefel; son-in-law Tom O’Brien; in-laws, John Mueller, Paul & Pat Forsthoefel, Ruth & Frank Muskus, Don Forsthoefel, Joan Staugler-Mescher, Jim Forsthoefel, Rose Forsthoefel, Pat Forsthoefel, Ralph Staugler, and Linie Mescher. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Red Hat ladies, and volunteered at Mercer Health in Coldwater. Loved to read and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Madeline was also an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, October 11, 2018 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. Family requests memorials be made to the donor’s choice.

FORSTHOEFEL, Thomas H. Forsthoefel (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=76662925_TForsthoefel) Thomas H. Forsthoefel, age 88, of Coldwater, died, Monday, May 6, 2019 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. He was born October 6, 1930 in Coldwater, to the late William B. & Cecelia (Schwieterman) Forsthoefel. He married Patricia A. (Hogan) on August 11, 1951 and she died December 27, 2000. He is survived by his sons, Gary (Ann) Forsthoefel of Centerville, Ronald (Deb) Forsthoefel of Loudonville, Kevin (Susan) Forsthoefel of Columbus, Kurt (Carol) Forsthoefel of Minster and Brent (Linda) Forsthoefel of Coldwater; daughter-in-law, Amanda Forsthoefel of Doylestown, PA; 16 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren, 3 step great-grandchildren; siblings and in-laws, Kenneth Forsthoefel of Louisville, KY, Luetta Forsthoefel of Coldwater, Clara Forsthoefel of Coldwater, Robert & Shirley Hogan of Coldwater and James & Gayetta Hogan of Celina. He is also preceded in death by a son Tim Forsthoefel; siblings and in laws, Paul & Pat Forsthoefel, Ruth & Frank Muskus, Betty & Fritz Giere, Donald Forstoefel, Rose Forsthoefel, Herbert & Madeline Forsthoefel, James Forsthoefel, Joan Staugler-Mescher, Ralph Staugler, and Linus Mescher. Tom was a retired Insurance VP with Celina Financial Group. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater where he was an usher, mass server and communion distributor. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the US Air Force, Coldwater American Legion, Mercer County Elks, Coldwater Eagles, Coldwater Knights of Columbus, AFSCME, was a past board member of the Micro Graphics Association and volunteered at Community Hospital and State of the Heart Hospice. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Hogenkamp funeral home in Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the State of the Heart Care or Briarwood Activity Fund.

FORTENER, Mary Lou Fortener (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/mary-lou-fortener) Mary Lou Fortener (Knapke), age 91, of Coldwater, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at her home in Coldwater. She was born November 5, 1927 in Philothea to the late Edward & Helen (Dues) Knapke. On July 9, 1949 she married Walter Fortener in Coldwater and he died in 2008. She is survived by six children: Eric Fortener of Coldwater, Ron & Annette Fortener of Vandalia, Randy & Barb Fortener of Dublin, Roger & Jane Fortener of Whitehouse, Nancy & Jerry Fleck of Coldwater, and Russ & Judy Fortener of Coldwater; foster son in-law, Joe & Rhonda Voskuhl of Englewood, grandchildren: Christie & Steve Gates, Stephanie & Eric Quinley, Phillip Fortener, Andy Fortener, Chad Fleck, Craig & Amanda Fleck, Tyler & Jenna Fleck, Molly & Jay Miller, Taylor Fortener, Emily Fortener, and Rachel & Billy Berry; 7 great grandchildren; siblings and in laws: Eddie & Toni Knapke of Louisville, Marlene Knapke of Coldwater, Louis Braun of St. Henry, and Marie Olwine of Columbus. She is preceded in death by a foster daughter, Pam Voskuhl; siblings and in-laws, Jerry Knapke, Bob & Josie Knapke, Jim & Ruth Knapke, Sylvia Braun, Gary Olwine, Mary Ann & John Appleton, and Kathleen Norris. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Coldwater VFW Auxiliary. She was an avid homemaker and also served as a CCD teacher and hospital volunteer for many years. Known for her sense of humor and willingness to always lend a hand, Mary Lou loved to cook, garden, play cards, and cheer for the Reds and Browns. Most of all, Mary Lou loved her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the State of the Heart Hospice.

FORTHOFER, Viriginia R. Forthofer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421333) Virginia R. "Ginny" Forthofer, age 90, of Russia, Ohio died Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster, Ohio. She was born April 24, 1922 in Newport, Ohio to the late John and Mary (Moorman) Perin. She married Lawrence F. Forthofer on April 24, 1946 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Newport, Ohio. He preceded her in death on January 4, 2000. She is survived by her daughter & son-in-law Peg & Dan Ranly, Minster, Ohio, grandchildren, Kim & Pat McGinnis, Toledo, Ohio, Keith & Janel Ranly, Sidney, Ohio & Krista & Scott Paulowski, Marysville, Ohio, great grandchildren, Maddie, Shawn & Alyssa, brothers & sisters; Eileen & Ralph Boerger, New Bremen, Ohio, Rosalie DeLoye, Newport, Ohio, Rev. Glen Perin, West Milton, Ohio, in-laws Esther Perin, New Bremen and Vee Presas, Ft. Loramie. She was preceded in death by brothers Carl Perin, Mike Perin and Paul Perin, brother-in-laws, Bob DeLoye & Art Presas. She was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, the Ladies Sodality of the Church, 4th degree of the Knights of Columbus, Auxillary. She enjoyed crocheting afghans, tending flowers, playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren. She was the owner/operator of Forthofer IGA in Russia, Ohio with her husband. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday April 22, 2013 at St. Remy Catholic Church. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia has been entrusted with the services. Burial will take place in St. Remy Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Heritage Manor Activity Fund.

FORTKAMP, Marian E. Fortkamp (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=96794363_MFortkamp) Marian E. Fortkamp, age 96, of St. Rose, died Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. Marian was born December 22, 1920 in Albion, NY, to the late Joseph and Agnes (Wilkes) Dibley. On June 8, 1948, in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Albion, NY, she married Edward A. Fortkamp, and he preceded her in death on July 5, 2002. Marian is survived by her children, Tony & Shirley Fortkamp of Lancaster, Terry Fortkamp of New Marshfield, Peg Fortkamp of Delaware, Bets & Don Eischen of St. Anthony, Gene & Grace Fortkamp of Rossburg, and Angela Fortkamp of Cleveland Heights; by 17 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Marian was the last living member of her family, and is preceded in death by siblings Loraine & Harland Swan, Louie & Erma Dibley, Joe & Helen Dibley, and Don & Mary Dibley; and in- laws, Herman Fortkamp, Norbert Fortkamp, Ray Fortkamp, Lee Fortkamp, Frank Fortkamp, Bernadine Mueller, Erma Bruggeman, and Regina Fortkamp. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Rose. Marian received her Bachelor’s degree from the , and became a teacher. She taught at St. Joe School, and St. Rose School, and later became the Religious Education Director and a religion teacher for St. Rose. Marian was an active and creative mother, and homemaker. She loved to travel to New York to visit with family, and loved reunions. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, September 28, 2017 at St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Rose. Burial will follow in St. Rose Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry has been entrusted with the arrangements.

FORTKAMP, Ronald L. Fortkamp (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 September 2009) Ronald L. Fortkamp, age 60, 2866 Philothea, Fort Recovery, died after an accident on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009. He was born on Nov. 25, 1948, in Coldwater, a son to the late Lewis and Ellenora (Brockman) Fortkamp. On April 26, 1997, he married Yvonne (Kiehl), who survives in Fort Recovery. He is also survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Scott (Cary) Fortkamp of Wickliffe, Matt (Mary) Fortkamp of Celina; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer (Mark) Loughridge of Celina; stepsons and daughters-in-law, Chad (Amanda) Webster of Rockford, Carey (Gail) Webster of Fort Wayne; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald L. (Joan) Fortkamp of Celina; sister, Carol (Gary) Young of Celina and mother of his children, Sharon (Brandts) Fortkamp. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Martha (Sam) Riesen. He served his country in the Vietnam War as a member of the Marine Corp. A celebration of his life will be Saturday, at the Montgomery Baseball Field in East View Park in Celina. The VFW and American Legion of Celina will conduct military honors. Lehman- Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements.

FORTKAMP, Thomas N. Fortkamp (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/thomas-fortkamp) (Abstracted from ) Thomas N. Fortkamp, age 75, known as “Smoke” of New Weston passed away peacefully at his home October 30, 2020. He was provided comfort by State of the Heart Care of Darke County. He was born June 30, 1945 in Marysville. He is preceded in death by his parents Norbert B. & Doris T (Tomlinson) Fortkamp, and a daughter Melissa Cook. He is survived by a daughter Valerie Walker grandchildren Josh (Jamie) Cook, Jeremy (Jessica) Cook, Brooke Beavers, Danielle (Zeke) Luna, and Chris (Brittany) Pipenger and several great grandchildren. Thomas graduated from Coldwater High School in 1963. He served in the National Guard and was stationed at Ft. Knox, during this time he was often mistaken for Elvis Presley. Smoke drove semi- trucks for 46 years. He enjoyed traveling around the country and sharing his almost “unbelievable stories”. Smoke was a Virginia Truck Rodeo Champ in 1996. He retired from Consolidated Freightways in 2001 and was blessed with a very nice Union pension. Tom belonged to the Teamster’s Local 592. He enjoyed being active in his community and volunteered on the Community Improvement Committee of New Weston. He loved traveling to various NASCAR tracks nationwide and often could be found at Eldora dirt track where he met his first wife at Eldora Ballroom. The family is close to his second wife Nancy. Smoke loved his ladies, A Public Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater, masks will be required of all attendees and CDC guidelines will be followed. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. The Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangement. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care of Darke County. A celebration of Smoke’s Life and Times will immediately follow graveside services.

FORTMAN, James L. Fortman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 31 July 2016) James L. Fortman, age 81, of St. Marys, OH died Sunday July 31, 2016 at Otterbein – St. Marys. He was born November 16, 1934 in St. Marys, OH to Franklin and Lena (Kohlreiser) Fortman. On October 1, 1960 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, OH he married Judith Y. Walker, who died November 6, 2015. Survivors include 3 daughters Julie (Dave) Koch of Las Vegas, NV; Joni (Pat) McEvoy of Celina, OH; Angie (Gary) Hoyng of Celina, OH; 7 grandchildren: Casey Webster, Mike McEvoy, Angelo Macias (deceased), Cole Flaute, Ross Flaute, Kyle Flaute, Tyler Koch; 5 great-granddaughters; 2 brothers Tom (Nancy) Fortman; Don (Bev) Fortman and 1 sister Carol (Bryce) Chivington all three of St. Marys, OH. He was preceded in death by Franklin and Lena Fortman; wife Judy Fortman and a son-in-law Dan Flaute. He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. He was a retired production employee from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and Eagles Lodge Aerie #767, both in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included camping, hunting, fishing, playing poker and selling items on Ebay. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled to be Saturday August 6, 2016 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.

FORTMAN, Judith Y. Fortman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 6 November 2015) Judith Y. Fortman, age 74, of St. Marys, died on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She was born March 29, 1941 in New Castle, IN to Willard and Gertrude (Brunner) Walker. On October 1, 1960 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, she married James L. Fortman, who survives. She is also survived by 3 daughters, Julie (Dave) Koch of Las Vegas, NV; Joni (Pat) McEvoy of Celina, OH; Angela Flaute of Celina, OH; 7 grandchildren: Casey Webster, Mike McEvoy, Angelo Macias, Cole Flaute, Ross Flaute, Kyle Flaute, Tyler Koch; 1 sister, Margaret Parker of Anchorage, AK She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Gertrude Walker; brother, Ed Walker; brother, Don Walker; sister, Donna Ghibaudy; sister, Helen Hills; son-in-law, Dan Flaute. She retired from the Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys. She had also worked at the St. Marys Cotton Mill and Paris Cleaners. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included travelling, crocheting, making crafts and spending time with her family. Rites are scheduled Friday November 13, 2015 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Private burial will take place at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.

FORTMAN, Margie E. Fortman (Abstracted from Obituary | Margie E. Fortman of Minster, Ohio | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Margie E. Fortman, age 69, of Hilliard formerly of Minster died on December 19, 2020 at Mill Run Care Center, Hilliard. She was born in Minster, Ohio on July 18, 1951 to the late Anthony & Mathilda (Meyer) Fortman. She is also preceded in death by her sister-in-law Margaret Fortman. She is survived by a brother Ronald Fortman, nieces Laura Fortman-Jones & Paul Jones, Elaine & Luis Alicea and nephew Peter Fortman & Radha Venkat, a grandniece Lydia Fortman-Jones and a grandnephew Dominic Alicea. Margie handled the challenges life gave her with good spirits and determination. She was an inspiration for many that knew her. She enjoyed many trips to Walt Disney World and Alaska among other places. A high spot in her day was visiting with her friends at the Minster Eagles. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Minster Eagles or Mill Run Care Center, Hilliard, Ohio. There will be a private graveside service at St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster has been entrusted with the arrangements.

FORTMAN, Mathilda Fortman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421165) Mathilda Fortman, age 94, formerly of 65 N. Main St. Minster, Ohio died Monday, August 5, 2013 at Heritage Manor Nursing Center. She was born on February 11, 1919 to the late Joseph & Katherine (Hoehne) Meyer in Egypt Ohio. She was married to Anthony A. Fortman on October 20, 1943 in Egypt, Ohio. He preceded her in death on June 4, 1998. She is survived by a son Ronald Fortman, Columbus, Ohio and a daughter Margie Fortman, Minster, Ohio, 3 grandchildren, Peter & Radha Fortman, Laura & Paul Jones, Elaine & Luis Alicea, 2 great grandchildren, Dominic Alicea & Lydia Fortman Jones. She was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Margaret Fortman, brothers & sisters Rose Meyer, Lawrence & Elsie Meyer, Justina & Edward Schmitmeyer, Edward Meyer, Alvina & Ray Thieman, Emma & Julius Baumer. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Ohio and a former member of St. Monica Ladies Sodality. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, August 8, 2013 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster has been entrusted with the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heritage Manor Activity Fund. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery.

FORTMAN, Paul R. Fortman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Paul R. Fortman, 90, formerly of 14586 Ohio 66 North in St. Marys, OH died Wednesday March 21, 2012 at Otterbein -- St. Marys. He was born November 6, 1921 in St. Marys, OH to Frank and Alena (Gerstner) Fortman. On October 28, 1948 in Celina, OH he married Florence A. Miller, who died October 28, 1986. He is survived by 3 daughters, Kathleen (Kim) Lampert of St. Marys, OH; Mary (David) Landis of Port Hueneme, CA; Linda (Tim) Ekberg of Walton, KY; 4 sons, Frank (Vanessa) Fortman of Uniopolis, OH; Ed (Sandy) Fortman and Carl (Kim) Fortman both of St. Marys, OH; John (Gina) Fortman of Corinth, TX; 11 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Alena Fortman; infant twin daughters, Bonnie Lou and Connie Sue Fortman; 2 grandsons, Danny Fortman and John Landis; 6 brothers: Franklin Fortman, Clarence Fortman, Leo Fortman, Bernard Fortman, Robert Fortman, Charles Fortman; 2 sisters: Mary Agnes Anderson and Catherine Cozad. He was a farmer and a meat cutter, having worked at the former Fortman’s Market in St. Marys for a number of years. He also was a production employee for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. His favorite pastime (other than farming) was fishing. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled Saturday March 24, 2012 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Otterbein or Grand Lake Hospice Program.

FORTMAN, Phyllis J. Fortman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420816) Phyllis J. Fortman, age 81, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born June 30, 1932 in Ft. Wayne, to the late Leonard & Eva (Ramsey) Jacquay. On April 12, 1958 she married Ralph Fortman in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Ft. Wayne, IN and he passed away, September 15, 2012. She is survived by seven children, Karen Hans of Findlay, Steve & Mary Fortman of Montezuma, Joyce & Mike Deiser of Ft. Wayne, IN, John & Rebecca Fortman of Maria Stein, Michele Schlater of Portland, IN, Andrew & Sheryl Fortman of Kettering and Daniel & Rachelle Fortman of Miamisburg, 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a son Mark Fortman, and brothers, Don Jacquay, Leonard Jacquay and Richard Arnold. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 31, 2014 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Coldwater Public Library.

FORTMAN, Ralph Fortman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421366) Ralph Fortman, age 83, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio. He was born December 11, 1928 in St. Joseph, Ohio to the late Henry and Terese (Ohlinger) Fortman. On April 12, 1958 he married Phyllis (Jacquay) in St. Vincent de Paul Church, Ft. Wayne, IN and she survives in Coldwater, Ohio. Ralph is also survived by seven children, Karen Hans of Findlay, Steve & Mary Fortman of Montezuma, Joyce & Mike Deiser of Ft. Wayne, IN, John & Rebecca Fortman of Maria Stein, Michele Schlater of Portland, IN, Andrew & Sheryl Fortman of Kettering and Daniel & Rachelle Fortman of Miamisburg, 17 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, two sisters Mary & Henry Kampf of Ft. Wayne, IN and Bernadette & Paul Farr of Sturgis, KY and a brother James & Dolores Fortman of Ft. Recovery. He is preceded in death by a son Mark Fortman, two sisters Rosalie Kampf and Noreen & Jim Green and a brother Dennis Fortman. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be directed to Coldwater Public Library.

FOSTER, Christopher Rockhill Foster (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 13 November 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Christopher Rockhill Foster, age 68, of St. Marys, OH died Friday November 13, 2020 at his residence. He was born October 28, 1952 in Lima, OH to Addison and Betty (Thomas) Foster. On August 21, 1976, he married Rebecca Carlata Eldridge, who survives. Also survived by a daughter, Ashley Foster of St. Marys, OH; a very special daughter, Heather Lamb of Shawnee, OH; 1 son Cody, (Sabrina Flourney) Foster of Celina, OH; grandchildren: Tatum Foster, Hendrix Foster, Brandon Odom, Meisha Rowe and Dorian Flourney; 4 brothers, Addison Foster, Jr. of Zanesville, OH; Brett Foster of Elida, OH; Nathan Foster of Lima, OH; and Danny Foster of Harrod, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents Addison and Betty Foster; and a brother Larry Foster. He was a graduate of Lima Senior High School (Class of 1969) and attended the Art Institute of Florida. A veteran of the United States Army, he proudly served his country during the Viet Nam War. He retired from the Ford Motor Co. in Lima, OH, where he worked as a mechanic for 32 years. A talented artist, he especially enjoyed painting and drawing. More than anything else, he truly loved his family and spending time with them. Rites are scheduled at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Military funeral honors will be presented immediately following the service. (Please note that all attendees to the visitation and funeral service should observe social-distancing and wear face masks, according to guidelines recommended by the Ohio Dept. of Health).

FOSTER, David Vaughn Foster (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) David Vaughn Foster, age 41, of Mount Prospect, IL, died Oct. 27, 2006, following a short battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 17, 1964, in Adams County, to Richard V. and R. Marlene Thompson Foster, who survive in Peebles. On May 13, 1995, he married Lori Schrolucke, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, H. Madelleine, of Mount Prospect; two brothers, Christopher (Michelle), of Columbus, and Timothy, of Peebles; and a sister, Kimberly (Kevin) Breech, of McDermott. He was a food scientist and worked for 17 years at Barrington, IL, and Pleasanton, CA, research facilities. He most recently held the position of principal scientist and earned several patents after joining the research and development division of Quaker Oats/Pepsico Company in 1989. He was a 1982 graduate of Peebles High School and received bachelor and master of science degrees in food science from The Ohio State University. Services are Thursday at Northwest Assembly of God Church, Mount Prospect. Graveside services and burial are Saturday at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Arrangements are by Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, New Knoxville.

FOSTER, Jackie Sue Foster (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 March 2018) Jackie Sue Foster, age 16, of Wapakoneta, passed away surrounded by her loving family Thursday, March 8, 2018, at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was born March 15, 2001, in Van Wert. Jackie attended Wapakoneta High School where she participated in soccer and track and field until her illness forced her to be homeschooled. She was formerly active in the Girl Scouts for more than 10 years. During her battle, Jackie surrounded herself in music, which became her solace. She would often rap and sing in the hospital halls where she became known as the singing teenager. A social media fanatic, Jackie enjoyed connecting with her family and friends using her phone and loved everything SpongeBob SquarePants. Jackie's strength throughout her fight was inspiring and her smile infectious. Her spunk and perseverance will forever be admired. She is survived by her mother, Vickie S. Foster; brother, Jordan Foster; grandmother, Janet L. Foster; uncle, Ronald Foster, all of Wapakoneta; aunt, Connie (Doug) Leffel; cousins, Derek and Courtney Leffel all of St. Marys; great-aunt, Janice Pohlman of Florida; and great-uncle, Kenneth Thomas of Colorado. Jackie was preceded in death by her grandfather, Eugene W. Foster. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Wapakoneta Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Children's Cancer Research Fund. Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory in Van Wert is assisting the family with arrangements.

FOSTER, Patsy Jo Binkley Foster (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 17 October 2012) Patsy Jo Binkley-Foster, age 82, of Wapakoneta died October 17, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Wapakoneta on January 19, 1930 to Warner Wolfe & Mary LaDonna Shepherd who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a step-mother Mary Wolfe and a brother Jack Wolfe. On September 21, 1946, she married Harold H. Binkley and he passed away July 17, 1988. She then married Addison Foster on March 8, 1997 and he passed away December 23, 2009. She is survived by a daughter Joyce Dotson. She was preceded in death by a son Robert Binkley who died November 8, 1976. Survivors also included grandchildren Troy (Tiffany) Montgomery and Tony Montgomery both of Wapakoneta, Jeremy (Sandy) Dotson of Shawnee, and Jake (Lisa) Dotson of Elida, great-grandchildren Emilie, Sidney, Zane, Katelyn, Alyssa, Savannah, Justin, and December, two sisters Billie (Bob) Keiber and Peggy (Bob) Walti. Patsy attended Blume High School and was a member of First United Methodist Church, Wapakoneta. She worked in the cafeteria for the Wapakoneta City Schools and also for Wapak Products. She enjoyed traveling by motorcycle with Harold, and traveling abroad with Addison. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was also a wife, mother, and a homemaker. It was Patsy's wishes that her body be donated to the Ohio State University, Anatomical Department. There will be no public visitation or services. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Epilepsy Foundation or cards can be sent to the family at 120 N. Wagner Wapakoneta, OH 45895.

FOSTER, William T. Foster (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 July 2008) William T. "Bill" Foster, age 89, of Spencerville, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008, in the Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville, where he had resided for a short time. He was born July 19, 1918, in Spencerville a son of Wilbur Jacob and Bessie Alice Strohl Foster and they preceded him in death. On Dec. 25, 1949, he married Dorothy E. Patrick and she preceded him in death July 20, 1997. He is survived by two sons, Todd W. (Carole) Foster of Savannah, GA, and Ted L. (Michele) Foster of Spencerville; five grandchildren; and a sister. He was also preceded in death by a brother. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Funeral services will be Saturday, in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery, where graveside military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post 191 and Bowersock Brothers VFW Post 6772 of Spencerville. Memorial contributions may be directed to the memorial fund at the Spencerville United Church of Christ.

FOWLER, Eva Jane Fowler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 January 2010) Eva Jane Fowler, age 93, of Wapakoneta, formerly of Mooreland and New Castle, IN, and Columbia, SC, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born July 16, 1916, in Wayne County, KY; a daughter of John and Reva (Alexander) Winchester, who preceded her in death. On Nov. 6, 1937, she married Wilbur E. Fowler, and he preceded her in death Sept. 23, 1979. She is survived by a son, Wayne R. (Sheila) Fowler of Wapakoneta; a daughter, Olive Kay (Harry) Genig of Columbia, SC; a son-in-law, Danny Arnold of Jamestown; four grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; a brother; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Reva Deloris Fowler and Saundra Jo Arnold; four sisters and four brothers. Funeral services will be Monday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Wapakoneta Manor Activity Fund.

FOWLER, Jarrett L. Fowler (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Jarrett L. Fowler, 14, of 14439 Ohio 66 North in St. Marys, OH died Tuesday September 14, 2010 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born May 16, 1996 in St. Marys, OH to Terry L. and Vickie (Williams) Fowler. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Vickie (Alan) Bruggeman of St. Marys, OH; 1 sister, Janessa Fowler of St. Marys, OH; 2 brothers, Brian (Lou Ann) Fowler of Ottawa, OH; Brad (Cassi) Fowler of St. Marys, OH; 1 step-sister, Melissa Bruggeman of St. Marys, OH; 3 step-brothers, Seth Bruggeman; Graham Bruggeman, of St. Marys, OH; Chase Bruggeman all three of St. Marys, OH; paternal grandparents, Rich & Peggy Fowler of St. Marys, OH; a step-grandmother, Kay Bruggeman of St. Marys, OH; 3 nieces; 2 nephews; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and his god-parents, Franklin Fortman, Jr. and Dottie Lininger, both of St. Marys, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Fowler died January 17, 2006; maternal grandparents, Charles and Dorothy Williams; and aunt, Connie Blosser. He was a freshman at Memorial High School in St. Marys. He attended Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included riding his 4-wheeler, racing go-karts, playing video games and following NASCAR. Rites are scheduled for Sunday September 19, 2010 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to: Ronald McDonald House.

FOWLER, Raymond Le Roy Fowler Sr. (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – February 21, 2014) Raymond Le Roy Fowler Sr., age 84, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 30, 1929, in Ohio City, to Doyt and Goldie (Wheeler) Fowler. On Jan. 15, 1949, he married his wife of 65 years, Mary Dunn, who survives. Other survivors include 3 sons, William "Bill" (Joyce) Fowler of Waynesfield, Ray (Vicky) Fowler of Waynesfield, Sam (Nora) Fowler of Lima, 2 daughters, Barb Hensley of Waynesfield and Jo-Ann Fowler of Lima, a brother, Fred (Tina) Fowler of Florida, 4 sisters, Madline Sneary of Lakeview, Pauline Thrower of Arizona, Jane Bower of Lima, Kathy Hennsley of Lima, 14 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Dianne Fowler and two brothers, Donnald and Bob Fowler. Ray had been a truck driver for Schwemer Trucking for over 27 years, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the American Legion, Post 0888. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, participate in tractor pulls and he loved horses. He was a member of Good Sam camping club. A Celebration of Life service will be Monday at Armentrout Funeral Home in Waynesfield. Military honors will follow the services.

FOX, Betty Jean Fox (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 26 June 2016) Betty Jean Fox, age 87, (former rural Mendon and Delphos resident) passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at her daughter's residence near Sidney, where she had lived the past six years. She was born December 25, 1928 in Mercer County, to the late Walter & Grace (Coil) Rhodes. Betty and Calvin Dale Fox were married on March 29, 1948, and he preceded her in death on May 24, 2010. She is survived by their children: Karen (Philip) Warnecke of Sidney, Kurt Fox of Rockford, Kris Fox of Dayton and Keith (Inge) Fox of Xenia, 14 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; brothers: Guy (Susan) Rhodes of Bluffton, who had been raised in the Fox home, and Ron (Earlene) Rhodes of Plain City, and a sister-in-law, Betty Rhodes of Van Wert. She is also survived by Calvin's brother & sister: Gary (Patty) Fox of Fairfield and Barb Armstrong of Mendon, and sisters-in-law: Lois, Kathleen, Cathie and Loa Jean Fox of Celina, and Elaine Fox of Arcanum. She was preceded in death by a son, Kerry Paul Fox, who died October 2, 2005, 6 infant sons & daughters, a grandson, great-grandson, and great-granddaughter, Betty's brother & sister: Bob Rhodes and Bonnie (Daniel) Miller, and Calvin’s brothers & sisters: Lois Nolan, and William Paul, Peter Wayne, Lewis E., Glen S. (Dorothy), Charles Junior (Janelle) and Jimmie D. Fox, and a brother-in-law, Tom Armstrong. A graduate of Mendon- Union High School, Betty was a homemaker, and had worked at Hosfelt Plumbing & Heating in Lima, as a teller at Community Bank in Delphos, in the office at Huffy Bicycles in Celina, and as school secretary at Ohio City-Liberty Schools. Betty was a member of Mendon United Methodist Church and Spencerville Chapter #130 The Order of the Eastern Star. She had served as a Cub Scout and Girl Scout Leader. She sewed clothing for her children and crocheted afghans for her family. She enjoyed oil painting and baking and decorating cakes. She also did leather work. Funeral services will be Friday, July 1, at Mendon United Methodist Church. Burial will be at a later date at Tomlinson Cemetery, near Mendon. W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wilson Memorial Hospital Hospice Care, Sidney.

FOX, Beulah Catherine Fox (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Beulah Catherine Fox, age 97, of Hierholzer St., Celina, died Jan. 13, 2007, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. She was born June 4, 1909, in Adams County, IN, to Amos and Nora Bricker Marbaugh. On Oct. 10, 1934, she married Marlin Ross Fox, who died Nov. 10, 1960. Survivors are 2 nephews, Bill (Doris) Marbaugh, of Celina, and Allan (Sabrina) Marbaugh, of Groveport; and 3 nieces, Janet Cornish, of Maggie Valley, NC, Elizabeth (Bill) Stranges, of Columbus, and Betty Wale, of Celina. Deceased are four brothers, Robert, James, Willie and Pyron Marbaugh. After 20 years of service, she retired in 1974, from Reynolds & Reynolds Co., Celina. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Celina. Services are Tuesday at W.H. Dick & Sons- Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. Burial is at North Grove Cemetery, Celina. Contributions can be made to the church.

FOX, Calvin Dale Fox (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Calvin Dale Fox, age 84, 12318 Tomlinson Road, Rockford, died Monday, May 24, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born Nov. 4, 1925, in Rockford, a son to Peter and Hazel (Stewart) Fox. On March 29, 1948, he married Betty Jean (Rhodes); she survives. He is also survived by 3 sons, Kurt Fox of Mendon, Kris Fox of Dayton, Keith (Inge) Fox of Xenia; 1 daughter, Karen (Philip) Warnecke of Sidney; 4 brothers; a sister; 3 sisters-in-law; a brother-in-law; 14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Kerry Paul Fox; six infant sons and daughters; a grandson; a great- grandson; a sister; three brothers. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and served as a radio air crewman in the Pacific. Funeral services will be Friday at Mendon United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Tomlinson Cemetery near Mendon. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Mendon United Methodist Church Roof Fund.

FOX, Donald R. Fox (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 27 October 2014) Dr. Donald R. Fox, age 93, of Celina, died Friday, Oct. 24, 2014. He was born on Aug. 12, 1921, in Cincinnati, to A.J. and Eleanor (Wagner) Fox. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Shields) Fox. He is also survived by four daughters, Sue (Bob) Grubaugh of Celina; Becky (Mike) Dickman of Columbus; Kathy (Steve) Wipper of Hilton Head, SC; and Jane (Mick) Townsend of Hilton Head, SC; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was drafted into the Army Medical Corps during World War II. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery in Celina, with military honors provided by the Celina American Legion Post and the Celina VFW post. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina handled the arrangements and the American Legion and VFW membership services and Knights of Columbus membership services. Memorial contributions may be made in Dr. Fox's Honor to State of the Heart Hospice and the Immaculate Conception Church.

FOX, Gary L. Fox (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 19 May 2008) Gary L. Fox, age 66, of Rockford, died Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Flower Hospital, Sylvania. He was born Feb. 7, 1942, in Van Wert, a son of Joe Hollis and Madge (Van Fleet) Fox Hoersten. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Voncore, TN. On Dec. 16, 1960, he married Delight Kay Felver and she survives in Rockford. He is also survived by three sons, Mike (Nikki) Fox and Gary (Mandy) Fox both of Rockford, and Jeff Fox of Columbus; a daughter, Holly (Chris) Snyder of Toledo; a sister; and nine grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a brother. Funeral services will be Wednesday, at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Memorial contributions may be directed to Autism Society of North West Ohio, 4848 Dorr St., Suite 1, Toledo, Ohio 43615.

FOX, Glen S. Fox (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – April 5, 2013) Glen S. “Grinny” Fox, age 89, of Celina, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Van Wert County Hospital of natural causes. He was born on Sept. 14, 1923, in Mendon, to parents Pete Fox and Hazel Stewart, both of whom preceded him in death. He married his first wife, Dorothy Fox, on Feb. 8, 1945, and she preceded him in death in Nov. 1985. On Sept. 6, 1993, he married Kathy Clay Fast Fox, who survives. Also surviving is 1 son, Tim (Diana) Fox of Franklin, NC; 2 stepsons, Tom Fast of Westerville and Tim (Danene) Fast of Worthington; 2 daughters, Debi (David) VanGundy of Celina and Pamela Stose of Celina; 1 stepdaughter, Tara Fast of Upper Arlington; 1 brother; 1 sister; 4 sisters-in-law; 8 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by five brothers; one sister; one son-in-law, Everett Stose. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during World War II. Services will be Saturday at St. Pauls United Church of Christ. Burial will be held in the UCC cemetery. The Celina VFW and and American Legion will provide military rites at the cemetery on Saturday. Cisco Funeral Home in Celina is in charge of the arrangements.

FOX, Hattie Mae Fox (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Hattie Mae Fox, 67, of 905 E. Spring Street in St. Marys, OH died Tuesday January 1, 2008 at the JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. She was born July 9, 1940 in Richlands, WV, to James & Thelma (Justice) Reid. On October 23, 1965 she married Walter Fox, who survives. She is also survived by a daughter Melody Eyanson of St. Marys, OH and granddaughters Kylie Eyanson & Samantha Roberts. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: James, Garry, Paul, John & Jerry Reid; and sister Martha Reid. She was a 1959 graduate of Welch, WV High School and the McDowell Vocational School. She was a licensed cosmetologist. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in St. Marys. Graveside funeral services are scheduled for Monday January 14, 2008 at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Arrangements are entrusted to the Miller Funeral Home (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys, OH.

FOX, Lois Kathryn Fox (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 3 March 2018) Lois Kathryn Fox "Grandma Fox", age 97, of Celina, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2018 at The Gardens at Celina. She was born December 1, 1920 in Rockford, to the late Carl H. & Blanche (Shaffer) Bennett. Lois married William Paul Fox on December 27, 1939, and he preceded her in death October 31, 1998. She is survived by their four children: Larry Fox of Wapakoneta, Rita (Robert) Kimmel of Celina, Paula Pennington of Grand Rapids, MI and Kathy (Richard) Phillips of Celina; and two brothers: Max Bennett of Ohio City and Theo (Marlene) Bennett of Kettering; nine grandchildren: Susan (Bill) Walter, Jayma (Dan) Dodds, Stephen (Darci) Fox, Dawn (Larry) Trame, Bret Kimmel, Lisa (Vincent) Zylvitis, Rachel (Edward) Perdue, Kara (Michael) Lovitt and David (Rachel) Phillips, 19 great grandchildren and 3 step great grandchildren. Lois was preceded in death by sisters: Mary (Wayne) Snider and Donna (Clarence) Trisel, baby brother, Keith Bennett, brother, Lloyd Bennett, daughter-in-law, Sue Fox, sister-in-law, Dorothy Bennett, and two great grandsons. She worked for a number of years in the office at the Stokely Van Camp canning factories in Celina and Curtice, Ohio. Lois was a member of the Celina First Church of the Nazarene. A long-time Sunday School Teacher, everyone there knew her as "Grandma Fox". She was on the church funeral dinner committee for many years, and was noted for her scalloped potatoes. Lois loved to cook, and she took pleasure in watching her family enjoy what she had prepared for them. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 7, at Celina First Church of the Nazarene. Burial will be at North Grove Cemetery, Celina. W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be made to Celina First Church of the Nazarene.

FOX, Sally Fox (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – June 18, 2012) Sally Fox, age 58, of Coldwater, died Friday, June 15, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. She was born on Nov. 29, 1953, in Celina, to Lucille Hackworth and Joseph C. Toth, and they preceded her in death. On Feb. 14, 1993, she married William Fox, and he survives her. She is also survived by 2 sons, Brad (Shelly) Fox of Coldwater and Chris Borger of Atlanta, GA; 2 daughters, Amy (Todd) Steinbrunner of Miamisburg and Jill (David) Maxewell of Celina; 2 sisters; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will be held in Swamp College Cemetery.

FOX, Sue A. Fox (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – April 2, 2013) Sue A. Fox, age 72, of Wapakoneta, passed away Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert. She was born on Oct. 13, 1940, in Dayton, the daughter of James and Martha (Kipker) Williams. Her mother survives in Land O’Lakes, FL, and her father is deceased. On Aug. 18, 1962, she married the Rev. Larry Fox, and he survives in Wapakoneta. She was actively involved with him in his pastoral ministry for 50 years. Survivors include, 3 children, Susan (William) Walter of Lima, Jayma (Daniel) Dodds of Anna and Stephen (Darci) Fox of Belle Center; 5 grandchildren, Jacob, Isaac, and Luke Dodds, and Marina and Avery Fox; and 3 brothers. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Nazarene District Center, 272 Jack Oak Point Road in St. Marys. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, S.R. 501, Wapakoneta is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to Nazarene Missions International, Sue Fox Memorial, 272 Jack Oak Point Road, St. Marys.

FOXHOVEN, Vivian C. Foxhoven (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 January 2017) Vivian C. Foxhoven, age 76, of Wapakoneta, passed away Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice, Lima. She was born on July 21, 1940, in Linn Grove, IA, to Gehard and Kathryne (Schluntz) Olson, who preceded her in death. On Nov. 1, 1958, she married Damien J. Foxhoven, who survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors also include 2 sons and 2 daughters; Victoria K. (Robbie) Douglas of Wapakoneta, Lamont D. Foxhoven of Peoria, AZ, Gregory J. (Marilyn) Foxhoven of St. Marys, Penelope S. (Michael) Etzkorn of Wapakoneta; 11 grandchildren: Jessica (Jim) Dulebohn, Justin (Cassie) Douglas, Jennifer (Jason) Reed, Joshua (Carleigh) Foxhoven, Brandon (Heather) Foxhoven, Alisa Foxhoven, Jacob (Erin) Foxhoven, John Foxhoven, A.J., Elijah, Garrett Etzkorn; 11 great-grandchildren: Gabby, Austin, Amber, Dustin, Hunter, Connor, Bailey, Benjamin, Mikey, Blake, Jensen; 2 brothers and 4 sisters: Richard Olson, LouAnn Burns, Robert Olson, Linda Rydstrom, Retha Harrington, Ruth Thompson; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter Laura Veronica Foxhoven, three sisters and a brother Miriam Wiebe, Elaine Jessen, Janet Campbell and Lloyd Olson. Vivian was a homemaker who enjoyed antiquing and visiting her "favorite stores." She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She also enjoyed playing cards with her "Poker Girls." Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and dearly loved her grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery, Glynwood. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta handled the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Agape Ministries.

FRADD, Josie E. Fradd (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Mrs. Josie E. Fradd, 92, of 21643 Maplewood Road, Maplewood, OH died August 25, 2009 at Heartland of Bellefontaine, Bellefontaine, OH. She was born June 4, 1917 in Lawrence County, OH, the daughter of Lindsey and Nevada (Stombo) Lambert. On June 8, 1935 in Ironton, OH, she married Roy Emerson Fradd. She is survived by her husband, Roy Fradd of Maplewood, OH; 3 daughters, Wilma “Jean” Fisher, of Tonapah, AZ; Ruth Evelyn (Carl) Shaw; Beulah (David) Greenbaum, both of Bellefontaine, OH; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Marion LeRoy Fradd; 5 brothers and 3 sisters, and son-in-law Thomas Fisher. Mrs. Fradd was a homemaker and an active farm wife. She was a member of Full Gospel Community Church, Sidney, OH. Funeral Rites will be Saturday August 29, 2009 at the Full Gospel Community Church, 950 S. Children’s Home Road in Sidney, OH. Burial will follow in Zanesfield Cemetery, in Zanesfield, OH. Memorial contributions may be directed to Gideons International. Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home in St.Marys, OH.

FRADD, Roy E. Fradd (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Roy E. Fradd, 96, of Maplewood, OH died Saturday February 9, 2013 at Heartland of Bellefontaine. He was born February 14, 1916 in Cedarville, OH to Marion and Ella (Waugh) Fradd. On June 8, 1935 in Ironton, OH he married Josie E. Lambert, who died August 25, 2009. He is survived by 3 daughters, Wilma “Jean” Fisher of Mesa, AZ; Ruth Evelyn Shaw and Beulah Greenbaum both of Bellefontaine, OH; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion & Ella Fradd; 1 son, Marion Leroy Fradd; 1 grandson, Ralph Fisher, Jr.; 4 brothers and 2 sisters; and 3 sons-in-law: Thomas Fisher, Carl Shaw, David Greenbaum. He was a farmer and retired production employee from Leroi Dresser Corp. in Sidney, OH. His favorite pastime was working in his vegetable garden. Rites are scheduled for Wednesday February 13, 2013 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow at Zanesfield Cemetery in Zanesfield, OH.

FRAHM, Edna C. Frahm (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 May 2009) Edna C. Frahm, age 87, 1115 Jackson Ave., Celina, died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at Mercer Health in Coldwater of natural causes. She was born on March 12, 1922, in Celina a daughter of Edward and Alvina (Luth) Siebert. On June 2, 1945, she married Richard Charles Frahm, he preceded her in death in 1998. She is survived by three daughters, Jerry (Richard) Minch of Berne, IN, Sherry (Jon) Campbell of Bryant, IN, Sue (Albert) Fullenkamp of Kettering; a brother; eight grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be. Thursday, at St. John Lutheran Church, Celina. Burial will follow in Buck Cemetery in Celina. Cisco Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. John Lutheran Church.

FRALEY, Alivia Lynn Fraley (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Alivia Lynn Fraley, 3 months, of Celina, OH died Friday November 23, 2012 in the emergency department of JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. She was born August 30, 2012 in St. Marys, OH to Jordan and Ashley (Makley) Fraley. She is survived by her parents, Jordan and Ashley Fraley of Celina, OH; 1 brother, Landon Zimmerman of Celina, OH; her grandmother, Tracy Fraley of St. Marys, OH; her great-grandparents, Robert and Sherry Weaver of St. Marys, OH; and her other great-grandparents, Steve and Connie Fowler of St. Marys, OH; and 1 great-great-grandmother, Betty Weaver of St. Marys, OH. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Timothy Fraley and her great-great-grandfather, Rex Weaver. Rites are scheduled for Friday November 30, 2012 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, OH.

FRALEY, Timothy G. Fraley (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Sgt. Timothy G. Fraley, 40, of 423 North Wayne Street, Saint Marys, OH, died Thursday, October 28, 1010, at Saint Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, following a sudden illness. He was born August 5, 1970, in Hazard, KY, the son of Ronnie and Connie (Creech) Fraley. His father, Ronnie (Lora Jane) Fraley survives in London, SC; his mother, Connie (Steven) Fowler survives in Saint Marys, OH. He married Tracy Weaver on April 21, 1989 and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his 4 children: Jordan Fraley of Celina; Chase Fraley of Saint Marys; Mason Fraley of Saint Marys; Brittney Fraley of Saint Marys; by a brother: Derrick (Heather) Fraley of Saint Marys; a sister: Carmelita Huelsmeyer of Celina; by his father and mother-in-law: Robert (Sherry) Weaver of Saint Marys; by his maternal grandmother: Gladys Morris of Hazard, KY. Timothy was a 1989 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served for 16 years. He had been stationed in Korea, Ft. Hood; Ft. Campbell; and served two tours of duty in Iraq. He retired as a sergeant. He enjoyed hunting. Funeral rites will be Tuesday, November 2, 2010, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, OH. Burial, with military rites performed by an Army contingent from Ft. Knox, will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial donations may be directed to a college fund for Tim’s children.

FRAME, Donald A. Frame (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 31 December 2010) Donald A. Frame, age 81, of Wapakoneta, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at the Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on Oct. 6, 1929, in South Bend, IN, the son of Norval and Edna (Swisher) Frame, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 27, 1951, he married Betty A. Bitters, and she died on Dec. 26, 1998. He is survived by his 2 sons, Kenneth B. (Darla) Frame and Scott D. (Lora) Frame, both of Wapakoneta; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 brother; 2 sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. A U. S. Army veteran, he served from 1951 to 1953, during the Korean War. Funeral services will be Monday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW. Memorials may be directed to the First United Methodist Church or to the charity of the donor's choice.

FRANCIS, Dorothy Francis (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2137438) Dorothy Francis age 74, of Anna, Ohio, died Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Wilson Hospital. She was born on August 11, 1944 in Newcastle, England to the late David & Alice (Belford) Roberts. She married Norbert Francis on April 2, 1988 in Gatlinburg, TN. He survives in Anna. She is also survived children: Zia & Rubina Syed, Union KY, Saira Ruth & Matthew Ward, Sidney, Christopher & Angela Francis, Raeford, NC, Paul & Karen Francis, Sidney, 15 grandchildren: Alisha, Rizwan, Nasim Syed, Christina, Danielle Silverthorn, Matthew, Alex Ward, Ashley Hughes, Tristan, Evelyn Francis, Taylor Horne, Brock, Jonah Francis, Arielle Hendricks, Ashton Syed, 7 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son Waqar H. Syed and brother David Roberts. Dorothy was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, September 24, 2018 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, McCartyville with burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. In Lieu of Flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Lung Association.

FRANCIS, Loutisha L. Francis (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Loutisha L. Francis, 44, of 14075 Glynwood-New Knoxville Road, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at the Cleveland Clinic following an extended illness. She was born November 18, 1967, in Welch, WV, the daughter of John and Eunice (Flanagan) Coldiron. She married Donald D. Francis of August 15, 1987 and he survives at the residence. She is also survived by her mother, Eunice Coldiron of Saint Marys; by her 2 children: D. J. (Amanda) Frances of Saint Marys; Spencer (and fiance Janelle Waymire) Francis of Saint Marys; by her siblings: Kim Coldiron of Saint Marys; John Coldiron of Mexico; Mary (Kirby) Lambert of Princeton, WV; Samantha (Rob) Clark of Princeton, WV; by her in-laws, Don (Wanda) Francis of Saint Marys; by a niece with whom she was very close, Amanda Lininger of Saint Marys; and two great-nieces, Brianna Ellis and Dani Lininger. She was preceded in death by her father, John Coldiron. Loutisha was a 1987 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School and a graduate of the Ohio State Beauty Academy. She had previously been employed as a hairdresser at Famous Hair in Saint Marys. She attended Garden of Love Old Regular Baptist Church in Saint Marys. She will be remembered as a very devoted wife and mother; she was very proud of her family and always thought of others’ needs before her own. Funeral rites will be Monday, June 4, 2012, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Ohio. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to the Garden of Love Old Regular Baptist Church.

FRANCIS, Lowell J. Francis (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 February 2017) Lowell J. Francis, age 88, of New Bremen, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017, at the Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen. He was born on Dec. 15, 1928, in Loramie Township, Shelby County, near Russia, the son of the late Frederick F. and Florence A. (Bonie) Francis. On July 1, 1961, he married Lucille M. Topp at the St. Remy Church Rectory in Russia, and she survives in New Bremen. Also surviving is a sister, Audrey Monnin of Russia, two sisters-in-law, Kathy Topp of New Bremen and Jane Topp of Fort Myers, FL, and a number of nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, Lowell was preceded in death by his siblings: Herbert Francis, Paul Francis, Edna Treon, Ruth Monnin, Harold Francis, Kenneth Francis, Dolores Siegel, Joseph Francis, and Margie Schlecty; and by a brother-in-law, Stanley L. Topp. Lowell was a 1946 graduate of Russia High School. He proudly served his country during the Korean War as a corporal in the U.S. Army Artillery division. He had been an active member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen and for many years, served as an usher at the church. He was a member of the American Legion Post 241 of New Bremen, the New Bremen Rod & Gun Club, the Knights of Columbus in Russia and the former Men's Garden Club of New Bremen. He was a regular at Bolly's Restaurant, where he enjoyed playing cards and greeting the people as they entered. For many years, he was a sexton at the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. He worked for 22 years at the former Seiberling Latex Products of New Bremen and then for 21 years at Crown Equipment Corporation of New Bremen until his retirement in 1991. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. The family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Grand Lake Hospice.

FRANCIS, Mary M. Francis (Abstracted from Obituary | Mary M. Francis of Russia, Ohio | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Mary M. Francis, age 94, of Russia, Ohio died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at the Landings of Sidney. She was born Sept. 10, 1926 in Fort Loramie, OH to the late Frank H. & Emma C. (Ernst) Boerger. She married Leo H. Francis on April 19, 1947 in St. Michael Church, Fort Loramie. He preceded her in death on September 8, 1995. She is survived by children: Joyce & John McLane, Jr. Windermere, FL, Gloria & Mark Quinter, Russia, Gail & Steve Simon, Sidney, Daniel & Scarlet Francis, Russia, Beth & Shane Roe, Sidney, 19 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, sisters: Chris Thieman, New Bremen, Ruth Dabbelt, New Bremen, sister-in-law Irene Boerger. She was preceded in death by brothers & sisters: Alma Boerger, Leo & Sally Boerger, Dorothy & Al Wolf, Herb & Alma Boerger, Alfred & Louise Boerger, Clarence & Ginny Boerger, Catherine Boerger, Ralph & Eileen Boerger, Juliana & Russ Wagner, Roger Thieman, Bob & Carolyn Boerger, Frank Boerger and Martin Dabbelt. She was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, St. Ann’s Rosary Altar Sodality, and the Gathering Place. The family of Mary would like to receive friends but due to COVID-19 concerns, Mass of Christian Burial and the viewing will be private. Burial will take place in St. Remy Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Wilson Hospice and The Gathering Place in Russia.

FRANCIS, Robert L. Francis (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Robert L. Francis, 81, formerly of 322 West Madison Street, and a resident of Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community, died Monday, September 24, 2012, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, OH. He was born January 1, 1931, in Portsmouth, OH, the son of Arthur and Opal (Bryan) Francis. He is survived by his brother, Don (Wanda) Francis of Saint Marys; by his nieces and nephews: Rick (Deb) Francis of Saint Marys; Debbie (Tim) Smith of Saint Marys; Patty Francis of Saint Marys; Bob (Clista) Francis of New Knoxville, Ohio; Michele (Shane) Hughes of Spencerville, Ohio; Don Francis of Saint Marys; by numerous great- nieces and nephews; by his former wife, Rowena Babcock of Dayton. He was preceded in death by his parents. Robert was a graduate of the Columbus School for the Deaf. He then attended a trade school to do car body and fender repair and had worked at Goodwill Industries in Columbus and also as a tow truck operator. He was also a farmer in Waverly, Ohio for many years. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of Christ in Christian Union in Lucasville, OH and he attended the Garden of Love Old Regular Baptist Church in Saint Marys. He loved animals, kids, and taking care of his farm. The family would like to offer special thanks to the nurses at Lima Memorial Hospital ICU for the loving care they gave to Bob. Funeral rites will be Thursday, September 27, 2012, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, OH. Graveside burial rites will be held Friday at the Hickory Ridge Cemetery, Bentonville, OH. Memorial gifts may be given to the Garden of Love Old Regular Baptist Church in Saint Marys.

FRANCIS, Thomas V. Francis (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421335) Thomas V. Francis, age 90, of 214 W. MaEdin St., Russia, Ohio passed away Monday, February 25, 2013 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, Ohio. He was born August 29, 1922 in Russia, Ohio to Felix and Anna (Voisard) Francis. He was a lifelong resident of Russia and a 1940 graduate of Russia High School. On February 28, 1946, he married Corrine R. Puthoff in St. Patrick, Ohio. She died on May 11, 1995. Surviving are four sons and three daughters and their spouses; William and Mary Louise (Sherman) Francis of Russia, Kathy and Dale Nichols of Russia, Shirley and James Shenk of Minster, David and Clarice (Novicki) Francis of Troy, Patrick and Susan (Diller) Francis of Troy, Renee and Jay Purpus of Minster, and Bradley and Melissa (Raterman) Francis of Russia. He is also survived by 29 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 5 step- great grandchildren. Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Robert (Jeanette) Scofield of Van Wert and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Leo (Mary) Francis of Russia. He was preceded in death by five brothers, Wilmer (Cora), Delbert (Ruth), Glenn (Melva), Earl (Marie) and Leo, and two sisters, Mrs. Ora (Gertrude) Armstrong and Mrs. James (Freda) Daugherty. Tom was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia. He was also a United States Navy Veteran of World War II serving from 1942 to 1946 with two years in the Southwest Pacific Islands, Lifetime charter member of the World War II Memorial - Washington DC, Charter member National World War II Museum - New Orleans, member of the United States Navy Memorial Foundation - Washington DC. He was co-founder of Francis Manufacturing Company in Russia, established 1946 and served as President of the company until his retirement in 1991. He was co-owner of Superior Aluminum Products in Russia and served as President from 1966-1993. He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans Post 661, Life Member of Sidney American Legion Post 217, Life Member and past Grand Knight of St. Remy Council of the Knights of Columbus, Past President of the Russia Civic Association, member of Russia Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years, served on Board of Directors of Bank One, Sidney for 21 years, served on Board of Directors of Community Lanes in Minster, served on Board of Trustees Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, served on board of Trustees Wilson Hospital Foundation and established the Thomas V. and Corrine R. Francis Family Foundation in 1995. Mr. Francis was selected as the 2003 recipient of the Sidney-Shelby County Chamber of Commerce "Zenith Award" for his accomplishments and contributions to the community. A Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday at St. Remy Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Remy Cemetery with full military rites. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Russia has been entrusted with the services. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Wilson Memorial Hospice Care or to the charity of the donor's choice.

FRANCK, Adam J. Franck (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/adam-franck) Adam J. Franck, age 20, of Maria Stein, died Saturday, September 21, 2019 in Mercer County. He was born June 28, 1999 in St. Marys to Gregory & Lynn (Knapke) Franck of Maria Stein. He is survived by his sisters, Allyson & Nicole; grandparents Tom & Ruth Knapke of Celina and Lowell & Diane Franck of St. Henry; aunts and uncles Marty & Anne Knapke of Celina, Chuck Knapke of Celina, Darrell & Lisa Knapke of Ft. Recovery, Amy & Nick Pierron of Maria Stein, Angie & Jason Kaiser of Coldwater and Todd & Kim Franck of St. Henry; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a member of St. Nicholas Church in Osgood. Adam graduated from Marion Local in 2018, where he played football and baseball. He enjoyed following the OSU Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns and he was an engineering student at Wright State Lake Campus, Celina. He was employed at Auglaize Erie Machine in New Bremen and previously employed at Reliable Tent Rental for 4 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Nicholas Church in Osgood. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements. Burial will follow in St. Martin Cemetery, Osgood.

FRANCK, Laura Leona Franck (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Former Celina resident, Laura Leona Franck, age 94, passed away at The Gardens at St. Henry on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Born on May 9, 1917 in St. Wendelin, OH, she was the daughter of Frank and Clara (Pohlkamp) Brunswick. On May 4, 1938, Laura married Leo B. Franck, who died December 25, 1991. She is survived by 10 children: Marvin (Pat) Franck, Marlene (Tom) Olding, Virgil (Margaret) Franck, Judy (Kumar) Vakkalanka, Janice Bighouse (Sam Rosengarten), Maurice (Annette) Franck, Wayne (Connie) Franck, Alvin (Pamela) Franck, Ruth (Fred) Wuebker and Mary Beth (William) Heckman; 34 grandchildren; 60 great- granchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; and 2 sisters-in-law: Rita and Luella Franck. Preceding Laura in death were: an infant daughter: Mary, 1 son-in-law: Paul Bighouse, 2 grandsons, a great-granddaughter, her siblings and their spouses: Frances (Ray) Stachler, Hilda (Ray) Bruggeman, Clarence (Catherine) Brunswick, John Brunswick, Bernard Brunswick, Ray (Agnes) Brunswick and Ed (Helen) Brunswick, and 10 in-laws and 8 of their spouses. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Celina and the Altar Rosary Sodality of the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 28 at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina, where Laura will be laid to rest next to Leo, her husband of nearly 54 years.

FRANCK, Rita M. Franck (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/rita-franck) Rita M. Franck, age 100, of St. Henry passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at Gardens at St. Henry. She was born on May 27, 1919 in St. Henry to the late Bernard & Bertha (Muhlenkamp) Tobe. On October 14, 1939 she married Malcolm J. Franck and he died December 27, 1982. She is survived by children and in-laws; Ginny & Paul Osterholt of St. Henry, Mark & Phyllis Franck of Tipp City, Lowell & Diane Franck of St. Henry, Karen & Jim Hoying of Chickasaw, Sandy & Denny Huelsman of St. Henry, Patricia & John Franzer of Tipp City, and Linda Franck of Tipp City; 23 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren with one on the way; 11 great-great grandchildren; and a brother, Paul & Anne Tobe. She was also preceded in death by a son Gerald; 1 great-great grandson; siblings and in-laws Alma & Walter Sutter, Alfred & Genevieve Tobe, Werner & Marie Tobe, Dolores & Victor Wimmers, Herbert & Rosemary Tobe, Carl & Dorothy Tobe, Genevieve Brunswick-Stachler, Lucy Hoelscher, Eileen Gaerke, Ray Franck, Ferd Franck, Ed Franck, Leo Franck, Florence Franck, Walter Franck and Paul Franck. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. She was a farm wife who enjoyed quilting, playing cards and spending time with her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Henry Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery in Celina. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to State of the Heart Care.

FRANK, Buddy D. Frank (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 27 May 2008) Buddy D. Frank, age 73, of 124 S. Green St., Mendon, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima. He was born Aug. 22, 1934, in Mercer County, a son of Oatis Roy and Jessie Rirelan) Frank and they preceded him in death. He was preceded in death by his wife Vivan Emans on Dec. 16, 2002. He is survived by a daughter, Melinda (Eric) Stetler of Rockford; four sons, Carl (Cathy) Frank of Mendon, Paul (Leeann) Frank of Rockford, Rob (Carla) Frank of Rockford and Todd (Valerie) Frank of Celina; eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by three sisters. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Funeral services will be Friday, at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Mendon Park Fund.

FRANK, Gene L. Frank (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Gene L. Frank, 88, formerly of 2001 Ivy Court, Saint Marys, and a resident of the Valley Nursing Home in Saint Marys, died Monday, March 14, 2011, at the Valley Nursing Home. He was born July 24, 1922, in Montezuma, OH, the son of Raymond and Dora (Lacy) Frank. He married Waneta Schroer on May 20, 1945; she preceded him in death on November 3, 2001. He is survived by his 3 children: Mike (Judy) Frank of Saint Marys; Anita (Floyd) Melby of Holland, OH; Terrie (Russ) Burd of Xenia, OH; by 7 grandchildren: Michelle Karadsheh of Columbus; Julie (Gerrry) Bush of Beavercreek; Lisa (Tony) Graci of Springboro; John (Lisa) Melby of Holland, OH; Suzanne (Aaron) Geckle of Cincinnati; David Frank of Medina; Jenna Frank of Virginia Beach, VA; and by 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two sisters: Freda Knapke and Dorothy Andrews. Gene was a 1940 graduate of Celina High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps, 3rd Division, 21st Regiment, during WW II and was in the third wave of Marines to storm the beach at Iwo Jima; he also fought at Guadalcanal, Guam, and Bouganville. Gene was the retired owner of Saint Marys Appliance Center. He was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys, where he had previously taught Sunday School and served on the consistory of the church. He loved nature, cutting wood, woodworking and was an avid fisherman. For many years he owned a cottage on Pelee Island, Canada and took many family vacations there. He will be remembered as a very happy man who was always content. Funeral rites will be Friday, March 18, 2011, at the Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ Endowment Fund.

FRANK, James Leroy Frank (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio –20 June 2017) James Leroy Frank, age 64, Coldwater, died on Monday, June 19, 2017, at his home. He was born on Dec. 1, 1952, in Celina to the late Henry and Phyllis (Branscomb) Frank. On July 20, 2002, he married Brenda (Young) Frank, who survives in Coldwater. He is also survived by children, Heather and Paul Brotherton, Cathie and Jeremy Bowen, Trisha Frank and Greg Youngker, all of St. Marys, James Leroy Frank II and Stephanie Sage of Spencerville, Mindy and Todd Eales of Coldwater and Rachael and Chad Brown of Versailles; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; sisters, Sandy and Ron Suchland and Karen Sparks, all of St. Marys; and in-laws, Dale Collingsworth of St. Marys, Rick and Karen Young of Portland, Steve and Nora Young of Celina, Ron Young of Montezuma, Don Young of Greenville and Randy and Lynn Young of Rockford. He was preceded in death by siblings, Wilma Collingsworth and Lynn and Mike Slusher, and parents-in-law, Steve and Martha Young. He was a 1971 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School; he was a veteran of the Vietnam War, enjoyed hunting and playing cards and formerly worked at AAP in St. Marys. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. The Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater has been entrusted with the arrangements.

FRANK, Pamela L. Frank (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 July 2010) Pamela L. Frank, age 57, of 10988 St. Route 364, St. Marys, died unexpectedly Monday, July 12, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 19, 1953, in St. Marys, a daughter of George W. (Maj. Ret) and Janice (Moser) Place; her mother preceded her in death and her father survives. She is survived by two children, Katie (Chris) Brinker and Tres (Janelle) Frank; a sister, Angie (Mike) Metz; many nieces, nephews, cousins and relatives. She graduated from Fairborn Baker High School in 1971 after attending Morrison Academy in Taiwan while her family was stationed there. She was chosen as a Wright Patterson Air Force Base Debutante her junior year of high school. After graduation, she attended Wright State University, where she was an active member of the Delta Zeta sorority. In 1975, she married Norton M. Frank Jr., who survives. The Franks owned and operated the InnLet Tavern in St. Marys. Her interests included cooking, boating, reading and crosswords. She devoted much of her time to being a wonderful daughter, sister, wife and mother. She was an active supporter of our troops and the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Project. Per Pam's wishes, a private family gathering will be held. The Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys, is in charge of the arrangements.

FRANKENBERGER, Rebecca S. Frankenberger (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, September 9, 2014) Rebecca S. "Becky" Frankenberger, age 52, of Wabash, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at her residence. Born on March 4, 1962 in St. Marys, she was the daughter of John Norman, who survives in Shawnee and Darla Case Petrolia, who survives in St. Marys. Becky married James Frankenberger on March 4, 1995, and he survives in Wabash. Also surviving are five sons: Michael (Heather) Coleman of Fort Hood, TX, Robbie (Jennifer) Coleman of Celina, Matthew (Felicia) Mulligan of Coldwater, David Mulligan of Georgia and Daniel Mulligan of Coldwater, a daughter, Darla Frankenberger of Celina, and 13 grandchildren; 3 brothers: Todd Norman of Mississippi, Darren Lenard of Wapakoneta and Bryan Lenard of St. Marys, 1 sister, Shelly Norman of New Orleans, LA, and her father & mother-in-law, Roy & Wanda Frankenberger of Austin, IN. Preceding her in death was her step-father, Paul Lenard. Becky attended St. Marys Memorial High School, and held a degree in Health Care Administration. She had most recently worked in production at HCP in Coldwater. She enjoyed riding her Harley, reading, crocheting, and her Miniature Dachshund, "Jägermeister". Services will be held Saturday, September 13th, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery in Celina.

FRANKS, Mary A. Smart Franks (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 9 February 2009) Mary A. (Smart) Franks, age 80, 103 Garman Ave., Celina, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009, at her residence in Celina. She was born April 14, 1928, in Jefferson Township, a daughter of Melvin and Rosa (Shanks) Smart, and they preceded her in death. On May 25, 1946, she married Lando O. Franks, and he preceded her in death March 9, 2006. She is survived by a daughter, Virginia L. (Jerry L.) Miller of Celina; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters. She was also preceded in death by two stillborn sons; a daughter, Cheryl Lynn Franks; two brothers; a sister; two brothers-in-law. Funeral services will be Wednesday, at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in Swamp College in Celina. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Celina Visiting Nurses and Hospice.

FRANTZ, Dorothy E. Gutmann Hemmert Frantz (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – September 27, 2011) Dorothy E. (Hemmert) Frantz, age 95, of 305 Westview Drive, Piqua, died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, at her residence. She was born on April 26, 1916, in Fryburg, to John N. and Elizabeth (Gerstner) Gutmann, and they preceded her in death. Dorothy lived in St. Marys and moved to Piqua following her marriage to Clifford A. Hemmert in 1937, and he preceded her in death in 1951. She then moved to Sidney in 1962 when she married Louis Frantz, and he preceded her in death in 2004. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mary (Joseph) Teach of Piqua and Donna (Jim) Schlegel of Defiance; 1 son, James F. (Linda) Hemmert of Piqua; 4 stepdaughters, Jane (Bill) Hunter of Columbia, MO, Donna (Randy) Hutto of Helena, AL, Betty Gustin of Crossville, TN, and Nancy Sirch of Bradford; 27 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Harmon and Gilbert Gutmann; and three sisters, Norma, Laurena and Viola Gutmann. Mrs. Frantz graduated from Blume High School of Wapakoneta, worked at St. Marys Woolen Mill for four years before working at the J. W. Brown Store in Piqua for 12 years. She then worked 10 years at Kaizer’s Shoe Store (Ron and Nita’s) in Sidney. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Piqua and was active in both of their Altar Societies and the Daughters of Isabella.

FRANTZ, Gregory Frantz (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/br-gregory-frantz) Br. Gregory Frantz, C.PP.S., age 91, died peacefully at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio, on Monday, May 27, 2019. He’d lived and ministered at St. Charles for nearly all of his life as a religious brother. He was born in Cleveland on February 3, 1928 to John and Rose (Gedeon) Frantz. He entered the Society in 1948 and was professed on December 3, 1950. After a year at Brunnerdale, the society’s high school seminary near Canton, Ohio, Br. Gregory was appointed to St. Charles Seminary (now St. Charles Center). He was a member of the house at St. Charles from then on, and performed many services for his religious community, including serving as a driver for his fellow Missionaries at St. Charles. For many years, he was one of the Community’s photographers, and could be seen clicking away with his camera at any C.PP.S. gathering. Brother Greg had entered the Congregation with his twin brother, Henry, who became a priest. Fr. Henry Frantz died in 2015, and Brother Greg was the last of his immediate family. Brother Greg was unfailingly kind and compassionate to everyone he met. He was cheerful in his ministry, driving thousands of miles to take his C.PP.S. brothers to doctor’s appointments. He willingly served for Mass, Benediction and funerals at St. Charles. He loved to play golf, and was planning to spend many happy hours on the links this spring. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Charles Center. Burial will follow in the Community cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, Cincinnati Province.

FRANTZ, Henry L. Frantz (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1560985) Fr. Henry L. Frantz, C.PP.S., died Monday, April 13, 2015, at Lima Memorial Hospital, where he had undergone surgery last week. Fr. Frantz, who was 87, had lived at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He was born on February 3, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John and Rose (Gedeon) Frantz. He entered the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in 1948 and was ordained on May 15, 1954 at St. Charles. Fr. Frantz was in parish ministry for much of his life as a priest. He served as an associate pastor at St. Francis Xavier Church in St. Joseph, MO. (1954-57); Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, Cleveland (1957-61); Corpus Christi Church in Dayton (1961-67); and St. Andrew Parish in Orlando (1967-75). St. Boniface Church in New Riegel, OH (1975-85), was his first assignment as pastor; he was also pastor of St. Agnes Church in Uniontown, KY (1985-94). In 1994, he returned to Florida as the associate pastor at the Church of the Nativity in Longwood, where he served until his retirement to St. Charles Center in 2007 He is survived by his identical twin brother, Br. Gregory Frantz, C.PP.S. The two went to high school together in Cleveland, and to college in Kentucky before they decided to follow their vocational call to become Missionaries of the Precious Blood. They entered the Congregation at what was then St. Charles Seminary. “People couldn’t tell us apart, but that was their problem,” Br. Greg said. “After a while, they got us straightened out.” Fr. Frantz felt called to ordination as a priest, while Br. Greg was called to life as a religious brother and remained at St. Charles to serve the Community there. They remained close and enjoyed time together throughout their lives as blood brothers and brothers in the Precious Blood, slipping away for a round of golf whenever they could through all those years. It was especially good to be reunited in their retirement at St. Charles, where they lived in apartments next to each other, Br. Greg said. Fr. Frantz was a gentle, genial soul who truly loved his ministry as a pastor and the people who whom he ministered. He was much loved at the Church of the Nativity, where many people still remember him fondly. He was always ready to listen to anyone who needed to talk, and he was quick with a joke for those who needed a smile. While there, he also served as the sponsor of the group of C.PP.S. lay associates, called Companions, and continued to keep in touch with them via Skype after he moved to St. Charles. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, April 16, 2015, aat St. Charles Center. Burial will follow in the Community cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, Cincinnati Province.

FRANTZ, Jacque E. Frantz (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – December 12, 2011) Jacque E. Frantz, age 82, of 3003 Cisco Road, Sidney, passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, at Dorothy Love Retirement Community. He was born on July 25, 1929, in Piqua, the son of Roy and Helen (Edwards) Frantz, and they preceded him in death. On Aug. 27, 1949, he was married to Lucille M. DeBrosse, and she preceded him in death on June 29, 1999. Jacque is survived by 7 children, Jacqueline (Don) Cusic of Nashville, TN, Christine (Scott) Arnold of Sidney, James R. (Pam) Frantz of Celina, Mary Jo (Doug) Kies of Quincy, William J. (Jane) Frantz of Taylor Mill, KY, Daniel E. (Tricia) Frantz of Nashville, TN, and Jerome A. Frantz of Beavercreek; 19 grandchildren, Delaney (Scott) Blain, Jesse, Eli and Alex Cusic, Jason (Sherry) Arnold, Andy (Julie) Arnold, Joe (Julie) Arnold, Emily (Dominic) Burnside, Justin (Margo) Frantz, Laura and Claire Frantz, Theresa (Jon) Dunn, Abigail White, Jacob, Lillian and Katherine Frantz, Nathaniel “Thor” Frantz, Demi and Cameo Frantz; 15 great- grandchildren; 1 brother, Richard Frantz; 2 sisters, Damaris “Dedee” Frantz and Sally Jo “Jody” Gasson; 1 brother-in-law, Carl (Betty) Debrosse; 5 sisters-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sister-in-law, Harriet Frantz, wife of Richard Frantz. Mr. Frantz was the president of United Steel Fabricators in Sidney. He was also the Vice President of Frantz Brothers, Inc. He was a past member of the Ohio Contractors Association and served on the board of directors. Jacque belonged to the Sidney Council Knights of Columbus and was a third-degree and fourth-degree member. He was a graduate of Holy Angels High School and a lifelong member of the Holy Angels Catholic Church. He was loved dearly and will be missed very much by his family and his friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at Holy Angels Catholic Church. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Sidney. Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., Sidney, is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wilson Auxiliary or to Holy Angels Catholic Church.

FRANZ, Rosanna Franz (Abtracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420720) Rosanna "Rosie" Franz, age 81, of Celina, Ohio and formerly of Henryville, IN, went to be with her Lord and Savior, with her daughter at her side, Monday March 17, 2014 at The Gardens in Celina. She was born on Aug 9, 1932 in Jeffersonville, IN to the late Jesse & Naomi (Ruddell) Beatty. On May 24, 1951 she married Loren D. Franz, who died in 2000. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law Vince & Jill Franz of Celina, Pastor L. Brent & Linda Franz of Henryville, IN, daughter Loranna Snyder of Westfield, IN, grandchildren Lynsey & Jonathan Worthington, Brent Austin Franz, Kelsea Boone, Wesley Boone, Marissa Franz, Makenzi Franz, great grandchildren Isabella Ryan, Anya Worthington, Lydia Worthington, Daniel Mobley, and sister Louise Gannon of Florida. Rosanna was preceded in death by her son Alan Lynn Franz, son-in-law John Snyder, and her brother-in-law James Gannon. She was a member of the Henryville United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women in Henryville, IN. Rosanna attended the Covenant Community Church in Coldwater, OH. She played the piano from the time she graduated, until two years ago at her church. A memorial gathering will be Friday March 21, 2014 at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. A memorial service will be Monday March 24, 2014 at the Henryville United Methodist Church in Henryville, IN. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Henryville, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the Henryville United Methodist Church or State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.

FRASURE, Benjamin H. Frasure, Jr. (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 11 June 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Benjamin H. Frasure, Jr., age 93, of Saint Marys, died Thursday, June 11, 2020, at his daughter’s home in Elida. He was born August 15, 1926, in Langley, KY, the son of Benjamin and Birdie (Click) Frasure, Sr. He married Patsy McMullen on July 6, 1942, in Floyd County, KY; she survives in Saint Marys. He is also survived by his two daughters: Tammy (Kenneth) Smith of Elida; Beni (Tom) Menker of Saint Marys; 7 grandchildren: Benjamin Smith; Amy Edwards; Kendra Smith; Ashley Seewer; Zachary Menker; Cory Menker; Tyler Menker; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Vicky Martin; by his parents; by his siblings: Anna May Sanford; Bill Frasure; Alice Meyer. He served in the US Navy Seabees during WWII, and he retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys. He had attended the First Baptist Church for many years, and he loved traveling with his wife in their motor home. He was a great trap shooter and liked fishing. He was a member of VFW Post 9289; American Legion Post 323; Eagles Lodge 767 and Mercer F&AM. He was recently honored for his 60 years of dedication to the Masonic Lodge. Funeral rites will be at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial, with military honors will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys. In accordance with the orders of Governor Mike Dewine and the Ohio Department of Health, please observe social distancing guidelines if attending the calling hours, which will be at the funeral home, where memorial gifts may be given to Grand Lake Hospice.

FRASURE, Vera Lee Frasure (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Vera Lee Frasure, 80, of 02888 Arnold Road, St. Marys, OH died Thursday, August 28, 2008 at the St. Marys Living Center. She was born August 14, 1928 in Wapakoneta, OH, the daughter of Leo and Ruby (Bonifield) Engel. She married Bill Frasure on November 11, 1949; he preceded her in death on December 27, 2001. She is survived by a step-daughter, Billy (Vaughn) Engle, of Celina, OH; Jo (Jay) Hammond, of Portage, MI; 9 step-grandchildren; 9 step-great-grandchildren; 1 step- great-great-grandson; many cousins and 2 step-grandsons who were especially helpful in providing care and comfort to her: Lonny Hitchen and Matt Engle. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Vera retired after 35 years of service at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in St. Marys, OH. She bred and raised pure Arabian horses and had several champions, including an international Top Five. Through the horses she was able to travel to England, Scotland, Egypt and Canada. Private family burial rites will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Auglaize County Humane Society.

FRAZIER, Anna Lea Frazier (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 December 2014) Anna Lea Frazier, age 86, formerly of St. Marys, died on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014, at Highlands Regional Medical center in Prestonsburg, KY. She was born on Dec. 10, 1928, in Knott County, KY, to James and Edith (Meade) Campbell. On Dec. 21, 1946, in Prestonsburg, KY, she married E. K. "Junior" Frazier, who died on June 29, 2005. Survivors include her grandson Eric Place of St. Marys, her brothers Green Campbell of East Point, KY and James Clinis Campbell of Indiana and her sister Rita Faye Smith of Allen, KY. She is preceded in death by her parents James and Edith Campbell, husband E. K. "Junior" Frazier, daughter Teresa Rodeheffer and her brother Daniel Campbell. She was a homemaker. Rites are scheduled to be Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

FRAZIER, Carolyn Frazier (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/carolyn-susie-frazier) Carolyn ‘Susie’ Frazier, age 74, of Celina, died Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Otterbein St. Marys. She was born September 27, 1945 in Portland, IN to Duane & Leona (Warren) Welch of Union City. On June 5, 1964 she married Joe Frazier and he survives in Celina; other survivors include a son Tony & Nancy Frazier of Montezuma; sons-in-law Jim Buening of Coldwater and Ron Brookhart of Montezuma; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and siblings Sharon & Rick Williams of Union City, IN, Don & Theresa Welch of Union City, OH and Ron Welch of Portland. She is preceded in death by two daughters Lisa Buening and Cathy Brookhart. Susie enjoyed spending time with her family and she formerly worked at Buckeye Apparel in Coldwater, Jay Garment and Alphabet both in Portland. The services will be at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. A graveside service will be at Lisbon Cemetery in Union City, IN. Memorials may be made to the Animal Protection League of Mercer County.

FRAZIER, Don E. Frazier (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 March 2010) Don E. Frazier, age 86, of Wapakoneta, died Saturday, March 6, 2010, in the Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville surrounded by his loving family. He had been a resident there for two years. He was born Nov. 8, 1923, in Duchouquet Township, Auglaize County, a son of Charles A. and Mary J. Burden Frazier, who preceded him in death. He married Ila M. Frazier, who preceded him in death Sept. 13, 1960. He later married Jamie E. Gas Werner, who preceded him in death Oct. 16, 1999. He is survived by his daughter, Karen (Rod) Helstad of Spencerville; two stepsons, Jerry Werner and Charles Joe Werner, both of Wapakoneta; two grandsons; a stepdaughter, Christi (Shawn) Caudill of Spencerville; several other grand and great- grandchildren; and a brother-in-law. He was preceded in death by 10 siblings. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. Funeral services will be Wednesday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery, South of Cridersville. Memorial may be made to the family.

FRAZIER, Jamie E. Frazier (Abstracted from the Lima News, Oct 17, 1999) Wapakoneta -- Jamie E. Frazier, age 79, died Oct. 16, 1999, at St. Rita's Medical Center , Lima. She was born Oct. 24, 1919, in Wapakoneta to Mr. And Mrs. Otto Gass. On May 20, 1961, she married Don E. Frazier, who survives. Mrs. Frazier was a home maker. Survivors also include two sons, Jerry D. Werner of Coldwater and Charles J. Werner of Lima; a step- daughter, Karen (Paul) Haulsted of Spencerville; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son. Jack Werner; a brother, a half-brother; and two half-sisters. Services will be at Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, near Cridersville.

FRAZURE, Vera Lee Frasure (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 August 2008) Vera Lee Frasure, age 80, 02888 Arnold Road, St. Marys, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008, at the St. Marys Living Center. She was born Aug. 14, 1928, in Wapakoneta, a daughter of Leo and Ruby (Bonifield) Engel, and they preceded her in death. On Nov. 11, 1949, she married Bill Frasure, he preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 2001. She is survived by her 2 stepdaughters, Billie (Vaughn) Engle of Celina, Jo (Jay) Hammond of Portage, MI; 9 step-grandchildren; 9 step-great-grandchildren; 1 step-great- great-grandson and many cousins. She is survived by two step-grandsons who were especially helpful in providing care and comfort to her, Lonny Hitchen and Matt Engle. She retired after 35 years of service at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in St. Marys. She bred and raised pure blood Arabian horses and has several champions, including an international top five. Through the horses she was able to travel to England, Scotland, Egypt and Canada. Private family funeral services will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Auglaize County Humane Society.

FREDERICK, Charles Hugh Frederick Sr. (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 December 2011) Charles Hugh Frederick Sr., age 74, of Wapakoneta, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at Auglaize Acres. He was born on Sept. 6, 1937, in Duncanville, IL, to Harley H. and Mary Ellen (Eveland) Frederick and they preceded him in death. On Feb. 5, 1955, he married Elizabeth Mae Crist, and she survives in Wapakoneta. He is also survived by five children, Mary L. Niemela of Seville, Debbie S. (Tim) Walker of Seffner, FL, Brenda M. (Jeff) Luma, Charlene H. (Steve) Luma, and Charles Hugh (Sharon) Frederick Jr., all of Wapakoneta; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers and 6 sisters. He was preceded in death by a grandson; a brother and spouse and two brothers-in-law. Services will be Wednesday at the Bayliff& Eley Funeral Home, State Route 501 in Wapakoneta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family or to the Living Faith Ministries.

FREDERICK, Dean A. Frederick (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – October 21, 2014) Dean A. Frederick, age 58, of Wapakoneta, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 27, 1955, in St. Marys, the son of August A. and Lohoma M. (Young) Frederick. His mother survives in Eastover, SC, and his father is deceased. On Aug. 5, 1989, he married Janet M. Coyle, and she survives. Other survivors include 4 children, Tracey Stoddard; Patrick (Dawn) Stoddard and Hope (David) Robey, all of Wapakoneta; and Melissa Stoddard of Shallotte, NC; 12 grandchildren, Jeremy; Dylan; Nicholas; Jonathon; Zachariah; Brett; Kyle; Cheyenne; Tristan; Kellen; Courtney; and Haley; 2 great-grandchildren, Heaven and Madison; and 1 sister, Lahoma D. (John) Brasfield of Eastover, SC. He was preceded in death by a sister, Karen Kizer, and a brother, Richard Frederick. Dean worked with Frost Roofing, Inc., Wapakoneta. Prior to that, he had worked at Danny Bruns Roofing and Harry Burd Roofing. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps and a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 691, Wapakoneta. While attending St. Marys Memorial High School, he was a member of the Roughrider football teams. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren. Memorial services will be Thursday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, located on Ohio 501 in Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

FREDERICK, Robert Frederick (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 18 March 2018) Robert “Fat Jack” Frederick, 69, formerly of St. Marys, OH died Sunday March 18, 2018 at Camden-Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV. He was born March 26, 1948 in Flat Rock, IL to Harley and Mary (Eveland) Frederick. Survivors include: wife Patricia (Adams) Zell-Frederick of Ripley, WV; 2 sons James Frederick of Lima, OH; David (Kim) Frederick of Wapakoneta, OH; 2 daughters Amanda Frederick of Sidney, OH; Sarah (Davion Benjamin) Frederick of Sidney, OH; 2 step-daughters Mychelle (Dave Rhodes) Adams of Letart, WV; Christine (Brad Colegrove) Zell-Forsythe of Ripley, WV; 2 step-sons Jeffrey (Christina) Zell of Shaw, South Carolina; Patrick (Melissa) Zell of Bellefontaine, OH; 8 grandchildren 2 great-grandchildren; 9 step- grandchildren 2 step-great-grandchildren; 4 sisters Lila Shroyer of Wapakoneta, OH; Cheryl (Don) Huebner of Quaker City, OH; Anna (Jim) McMurray of St. Marys, OH; Peg (Elmer) Davis of St. Marys, OH; 2 brothers Harley (Pam) Frederick of Albert Lea, MN; William (Carolyn) Frederick of Celina, OH; and 1 sister-in-law Mae Frederick of Wapakoneta, OH. Preceded in death by his parents Harley and Mary Frederick; brother Charles Frederick; brother John Frederick; sister Mary Ann Horton; and sister Rebecca Meeker. “Fat Jack” was a retired member of the Barbarians Motorcycle Club. His favorite pastimes included riding motorcycles and collecting arrowheads. For many years at Christmastime, he would dress-up as Santa Claus (much to the delight of his family and friends). Rites are scheduled to be Saturday April 7, 2018 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, OH.

FREED, Alice Kathryn Heininger Freed (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 27, 2015) Alice Kathryn (Heininger) Freed, age 92, formerly of Findlay, passed away at Otterbein Retirement Community, St. Marys, on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. She was born on Dec. 21, 1922, in Peking (Beijing), China, where her parents, Charles S. and Lula (McKinney) Heininger, were Methodist Protestant missionaries in Kalgan, China. On Dec. 5, 1943, she married the love of her life, Joe Franklin Freed, and they had 71 years together. She is survived by her husband Joe and their 4 children: Margaret (Dwight) Steen of Denver, CO, Dr. Thomas Freed, of Grafton, WI, Dr. Donald (Debra) Freed, of Suttons Bay, MI and Rebecca (Douglas) Warren, of Findlay; 9 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and her brother. She was preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday at the Meyer Room in Otterbein Retirement Community, St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be made to Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys.

FREED, Joe F. Freed (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 March 2016) Joe F. Freed, age 93, formerly of Findlay, died at Otterbein Retirement Community, St. Marys, on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. He was born on March 3, 1922, in Forest to Franklin E. Freed and Estella (Neiswander) Freed. On Dec. 5, 1943, he married his high school sweetheart, Kathryn (Heininger) Freed, and they had 71 years together. She preceded him in death on Jan. 25, 2015. He is survived by his four children: Margaret (Dwight) Steen of Denver, CO; Thomas Freed of Grafton, WI; Donald (Debra) Freed of Suttons Bay, MI; and Rebecca (Douglas) Warren of Findlay, and by his nine grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Una R. (Charles) Bailey, and his brother Charles Freed. Joe was a 1940 graduate of Forest High School in Forest. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He received his pharmacy degree from the Ohio State University in 1951. Joe was a partner in B & G, Arlington and Brookside Pharmacies. He was Retail Pharmacist of the Year for the state of Ohio in 1975, a member of the OSU College of Pharmacy Alumni Governing Board, and past president of the Northwest Ohio Pharmaceutical Association. In addition, he was a member for Van Buren School District Board for 12 years. He enjoyed participating in the senate club and was a Mason at Forest Lodge for 70 years. He was an active member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Findlay. He was also actively involved in the Emmaus community. He was most recently a member of St. Pauls United Methodist Church in Celina. Joe was on the board of directors of Otterbein Retirement Community and an active volunteer on the Otterbein campus. Joe was a kind, generous and patient man, devoted to his family, church and community. He will be sorely missed. Memorial contributions may be made to Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys.

FREELAND, Judy Ann Freeland (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 13 May 2020) Judy Ann Freeland, age 67, of Mendon, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at her residence. She was born August 3, 1952, in Celina, the only daughter of Carl Millisor and Bessie Marie (Davis) Sanders. Her parents and step-father, Paul E. Sanders, are deceased. Judy married Roger Freeland on April 5, 1996, and he survives. She had married Leslie Muck on November 16, 1985, and he preceded her in death May 19, 1993. Judy was also formerly married to Don Barber, who survives in Mendon. Judy leaves behind her children: Kelly (Carole) Barber of South Carolina and Kristina Koester of Willshire, and step-children: Brian (Pebbles) Freeland of Parkersburg, WV and Roger Freeland II of Celina; her grandchildren: Alicia Barber, Nathan Barber, Andrea Barber, Natasha Barber, Marcus Koester, Brant Freeland and Rebecca Freeland, 11 great-grandchildren, brothers & sisters: Floyd (Tina) Millisor of Michigan, Daniel (Linda) Millisor of Tennessee, and Jeff (Lori) Sanders of Indiana. Preceding Judy in death were two brothers: David Millisor and Darrell Sanders. A 1971 graduate of Mendon-Union High School, Judy had worked as a home health aide in the area. She was an active member of Mendon First Church of God, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher. Favorite pastimes were writing poetry, painting, shopping, playing cards, and reading, especially the Bible. Judy enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and watching the birds, squirrels, and other wildlife near her home. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions imposed by Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health, Private Services for the family will be at the Mendon First Church of God. Burial will be at Mendon Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Mendon First Church of God.

FREELS, Warren A. Freels (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 5 May 2018) Warren A. "Al" Freels, age 75, of rural Mendon, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born March 27, 1943 in Lansing, TN to the late Warren W. & Ruby A. (Mayes) Freels. Al married Susan (Hausmann) on July 2, 1966, and she survives along with their two sons, David Ray (Diane) Freels of Van Wert and Michael Wesley Freels of Celina and two grandsons, Preston Freels and Dillion Freels. Also surviving are Al's brothers and sisters, Trisha (Jim) Barnes of Venedocia, Wilma Money of Hull, GA, Jerry W. (Chris) Freels of New Bremen, Roy E. (Susie) Freels of Harrod, a sister-in-law, Linda Freewalt of Wapakoneta and a brother-in-law, Larry Weaver of Mendon. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Marvin D. Freels and Terry E. Freels and a brother-in-law, Dennis Weaver. A 1961 graduate of Lima Senior High School, Al served with the U.S. Army in the states. He was the owner-operator of W.A. Freels Trucking in Mendon. Al was a former member of the VFW Post #5803 and American Legion Post #178 both in Van Wert. Private graveside services with military rites will be held at the Goodwin Cemetery near Elgin.

FREEMAN, Barbara Ann Smith Freeman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 2 September 2008) Barbara Ann (Smith) Freeman, age 73, 221 Southerly Hills Drive, Englewood and formerly of Celina, died, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008, at the Medem International Clinic and Hospital in St. Petersburg, Russia while on vacation. She was born on July 18, 1935, in Louisville, KY, a daughter of Hamilton and Mary Amilia (Strevig) Smith, and they preceded her in death. On June 11, 1958, she married Donald Freeman, who survives in Englewood. She is survived by a sister Catherine (Jerry) Allison of Dayton; a brother, Hamilton Smith of Duluth, MN; and two sisters in-law. She was also preceded in death by a brother Nicholas Smith. Funeral services will be Thursday, at the Lehman- Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in Swamp College Cemetery in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to the Celina First Church of God.

FREEMAN, Donald Freeman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 June 2009) Donald Freeman, age 73, of Englewood, died at his residence Monday June 15, 2009. He was born Oct. 16, 1935, in Celina, a son to the late Gerald and Leona (Boise) Freeman. On June 11, 1958, he married Barbara Ann (Smith) Freeman, she preceded him in death Aug. 27, 2008. He is survived by two sisters; a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law. He served his country in the U. S. Army from August 1954 to August 1956 as a vehicle mechanic and served in Okinawa, Japan for two years. Funeral services will be Monday, at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in Swamp College Cemetery in Celina with military honors performed by the Celina American Legion and Celina VFW. Memorial contributions may be made to the Celina First Church of God.

FREEMAN, Doris J. Freeman (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 21 June 2019) Doris J. Freeman, age 85, of Antwerp, formerly of Celina, passed away Monday, June 10, 2019, at Hickory Creek at Hicksville. She was born July 30, 1933, in Lima, to the late Mitchell L. & Eunice (Miller) Dyer. Doris and Alvin Dale Freeman were married on June 9, 1951, at the First Church of God in Celina. Alvin preceded her in death on March 13, 1984. Surviving are their daughter and son: Deb (Rex) Gloor and Terry (Deb) Freeman of Hicksville, five grandchildren: Jenna (Larry) DuBose, Nicole (Mike) Gerhardt, Sara Gloor (Rachel Stollman), Erin (Justin) Roush, and Megan (Jhirmichael) Cooper, and nine great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Patricia Yahl. Doris had worked as a cook at Vagabond Village, Yoder's Restaurant, and Hickory Hills Golf Course, all in the Hicksville area. She was an avid gardener, and an excellent cook and seamstress. Doris served as an advisor for the Green Valley 4-H Club for several years. Private Funeral Services will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina. Memorial Donations may be directed to the Defiance Hospice.

FREEMAN, Patricia Ann Freeman (Abatracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420995) Patricia Ann Freeman, age 81, of Viera, FL, formerly of Celina, Ohio, and Miami FL, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at the Wuesthoff Hospice in Rockledge, FL. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Reinhart and Henrietta Amanda (Olson) Hugelen. She was married for 45 years to Clifford D. Freeman, who died Oct. 10, 1995. Patricia is survived by her daughter Penny & Jerome Sanders of N. Miami Beach, son Barry & Susan Freeman of Arlington, VA and grandson Brian & Vanessa Williams of Deerfield Beach, FL. She was preceded in death by her brother Peter B. Hugelen and her sister Lauretta Hugelen. Patricia retired from Real Estate Sales after 45 years. She volunteered at the Wuesthoff Hospice in Viera, Florida. She was a member of the Celina First Church of God and the Faith Viera Lutheran Church in Viera, Florida. She was an Avid Bridge Player. A Graveside service will be Thursday June 30, 2011 in Swamp College Cemetery in Celina. In Lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to the Celina First Church of God or the State of the Heart Home Health & HospiceWuesthoff Brevard Hospice

FREEMAN, Roger L. Freeman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 June 2015) Roger L. Freeman, age 79, of 313 N. Franklin St., New Bremen, died Monday, June 15, 2015, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 19, 1936, in Celina, the son of Earl and Esther (Linn) Freeman. He married JoAnn Davis on Oct. 22, 1956, in Celina, and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his 2 children: Rebecca (Guy) Waterman of New Bremen and James (Debra) Freeman of New Bremen; by 3 grandchildren: Anthony Waterman; Amanda Wibbeler; and Aaron Freeman; by 3 great- grandchildren: Hunter Waterman; Hayden Wibbeler and McKenzie Waterman; by his siblings: Jeannette (Charlie) Grieshop of Mendon; Bill (Cathy) Freeman of Wabash; Don (Kathy) Freeman of Celina; Dennis (Mary Jane) Freeman of Coldwater, and by a sister-in-law, Carol Freeman Donovan of Celina. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Dan Freeman. Roger was a 1954 graduate of Celina High School. He was a tool and die machinist and had worked 43 years at Stamco in New Bremen, and had previously worked at Ford Motor Company in Flint, MI, and also at New Idea and Huffy Corporation. Roger was a muzzle loading rifle enthusiast, and was a member of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, the New Bremen Rod and Gun Club, and the National Rifle Association. He was a trustee of the Willow Grove Cemetery in New Bremen. He and his wife, JoAnn, enjoyed riding their motorcycles together, touring the U.S., and he also enjoyed riding his Helix scooter around town. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in New Bremen. Funeral rites will be Friday at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to either the "One of One Thousand" Fund of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association, the New Bremen Rod and Gun Club, or Willow Grove Cemetery.

FREER, George Shreve Freer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – May 30, 2012) George Shreve Freer, age 76, retired minister with the Evangelical Friends Church, died on Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN, following a brief illness. He was born on July 29, 1935, in Cleveland, to Robert D. and Eunice J. Shreve Freer, and they preceded him in death. On Aug. 4, 1957, he married Martha Remy Freer, and she survives in Bellville. He is also survived by his 4 sons, Scott (Jody) Freer of Ashland, Mark (Robin) Freer of St. Marys, Keith (Shawnda) Freer of Alexandria, IN, and Kevin (Joey) Freer of Mooresville, IN; 11 grandchildren; 1 sister, Martha Virginia (Bruce) Ward of LaPorte, IN; 1 brother-in-law, Stanley (Arlene) Remy of Lexington; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Bill Hair. Freer enjoyed a 50-year ministry serving Friends congregations in Cadiz, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, St. Marys, Maple Run Friends Church in Marion, IN, Hortonville Friends Church in Sheridan, IN, and the Somersville and West Mansfield Friends churches before retiring in November 2010 to the Friends Fellowship Community in Richmond, IN. He was a 1954 graduate of Lyons Township High School in LaGrange, IL, and received a bachelor’s of religious education from Malone College in 1959. He was an avid model railroad enthusiast and was a voracious reader who possessed a hearty laugh and a great sense of humor. He enjoyed yard work and woodworking and was devoted to his family and the churches that he served. Friends may call Friday at the West Mansfield United Methodist Church, 212 E. Center St., West Mansfield, where the funeral will be held Saturday. Burial will take place at York Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made payable to the Friends Fellowship Community or to Malone University. Mannasmith-Schnurrenberger Funeral Home, 222 W. Center St., West Mansfield, Ohio, 43358, is serving the family.

FREEWALT, Martha Diane Freewalt (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Martha Diane Freewalt, 57, of Delphos, died Monday, April 7, 2008, at her sister's residence near Mendon. She was born Nov. 10, 1950 in Lima, a daughter of Denver and Martha (Sawmiller) Freewalt, and they preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Misty (Matthew) Freewalt of Decatur, IN, Bobbie Freewalt of Delphos; four 4; and 3 grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister. Funeral services will be held Friday at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon. Burial will follow in the Mendon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Celina Area Nurses and Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

FREEWALT, Phyllis J. Freewalt (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Phyllis J. Freewalt, 65, of 315 N. Buckeye Street in Celina, OH died Thursday March 10, 2011 at Gardens of Celina, OH. She was born May 27, 1945 in Celina, OH to Le Roy and Bessie (Sealscott) Trisel. On September 28, 1974 in Celina, OH, she married Edward L. Freewalt, who survives. She is also survived by 1 sister Carolyn (Leroy) Broeker of Coldwater, OH; 1 sister-in- law Linda Lanzen of Sarasota, FL; 2 nieces and 2 nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. She was a 1963 graduate of Celina Sr. High School and also graduated from Wright State University, with a degree in sales and marketing. She had been employed in management at the former Huffy Bicycle Corp. for 25 years. Along with her husband, she operated both the Chateau Manor and Edwards Manor Apartments for a number of years. She was also an antique dealer and sales representative for both Heidelberg Distributors and Tastemore Snacks. In addition, they published and distributed the “Home Preview” real estate magazine in a seven-county area. She was also proud to have served as a confidential informant for various law enforcement agencies. Following her retirement, she worked at the local Walmart store in Celina. She was a member of the St.Paul’s United Methodist Church in Celina. Her favorite pastime was traveling throughout the continental United States with her husband, Ed. Private funeral services and burial will be conducted.

FREEWALT, Ronald L. Freewalt (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Ronald L. Freewalt, 70, formerly of St.Marys, OH, died early Saturday morning March 28, 2009 at his residence in Wooster, following a battle with cancer. He was born August 16, 1938 in St.Marys, OH to Robert L. & Mildred M. (Dudgeon) Freewalt. On March 2, 1957, he married Mary A. Cunningham, who died November 24, 2004. He then married Margie (Angle) DePriest October 19, 2006, and she survives. He is also survived by 3 sons, John Freewalt of Glenmont, OH; Jeffrey (Patty) Freewalt of Big Prairie, OH; Jay (Gloria) Freewalt of Wooster, OH; 3 step-sons Gary DePriest of Big Prairie, OH; Kenneth DePriest of Wooster, OH; Chris DePriest of Urichsville, OH; 8 grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers Wayne (Sandy) Freewalt; Gerald “Oscar” Freewalt; Greg Freewalt all three of St. Marys, OH and numerous nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, and brother Kenneth Freewalt. He was a 1956 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys. He retired in 2007 from Gross Lumber Co. in Apple Creek, OH, where he was a timber buyer. He had also worked at Pallet-All Mfg. in Millersburg, OH and had previously farmed in both the St. Marys and Delaware, OH areas. In addition, he also transported Amish men to and from work sites. He was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Millersburg. He enjoyed boating, camping and fishing. Services are Tuesday March 31, 2009 at Miller Funeral Home (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to either the Wayne Street UMC building fund or the Hospice of Greater Wayne Co.

FREEWALT, Ruby I. Freewalt (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Ruby I. Freewalt, 88, of 1903 Winston Drive in St. Marys, OH died Sunday August 23, 2009 at the Otterbein Retirement Community, near Grand Lake St.Marys. She was born December 9, 1920 in Fryburg, OH to Raymond and Hazel (Schlegel) Thomas. On April 10, 1943 she married Daniel D. Freewalt, who died October 14, 2001. Survivors include 1 brother-in-law, Norman Butcher, Sr. of Wapakoneta, OH; and 15 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: parents; husband; sister, Leona Butcher, step-mother, Reva Thomas; and step-brothers: David Ruff, William Turner. She was a 1939 graduate of Buckland High School. She retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St.Marys, where she worked as a finisher. She was a member of the Wayne Street United Methodist Church, life member of American Legion Post # 323 auxiliary, life member and past president of VFW Post # 9289 auxiliary and a member of Eagles Lodge Aerie # 767 auxiliary, all in St. Marys. Her pastimes included making crafts, gardening, cooking and gambling. She and her husband volunteered countless hours of their time to the area veterans’ organizations. In their younger years, they had enjoyed roller-skating together. Services are Thursday August 27, 2009 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to the church.

FREISTHLER, Irene E. Freisthler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 December 2018) Irene E. Freisthler, age 90, 107 W. Main St., Anna, passed away at the Versailles Health Care Center, Versailles, on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. She was born on April 21, 1928 in St. Henry, the daughter of George and Amelia (Reier) Hein. She was married to Thomas Freisthler on May 1, 1948. Surviving are two daughters, Mary (Larry) Bensman of New Bremen and Karen (Dale) Luthman of Russia; and three sons, Donald (Carolyn) Freisthler of Sidney, Patrick (Deb) Freisthler of Anna and George (Joyce) Freisthler of Sidney; three sisters, Caroline Buschur of Coldwater, Ruth (Curtis) Brookhart of New Bremen and Rita (Henry) Olberding of Minster; brother, Gregor Hein of Montezuma; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother-in-law Eugene Buschur and sister-in-law Dorothy Hein. She was a graduate of St. Henry High School. She had worked at Goodyear as a factory worker. She was a member of the Wilson Memorial Foundation Women's Auxiliary. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, McCartyville, and helped on a lot of funeral dinners at the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, McCartyville. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery, McCartyville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Women's Auxiliary with Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney. Salm-McGill and Tangeman Funeral Home in Sidney, is handling the funeral arrangements.

FREISTHLER, Jacob Lee Freisthler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 6 April 2009) Jacob Lee Freisthler, age 18, of rural Botkins, died Saturday April 4, 2009, in Shelby County, from injuries suffered in a single car crash. He was born Dec. 20, 1990, in Lima, a son of Donald and Rhonda K. (Krites) Freisthler, and they survive in rural Botkins. He is also survived by a brother, Joshua A. Freisthler of Botkins; maternal grandparents, Don and Pauline Krites of Wapakoneta; his aunts and uncles and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Gene and Betty Freisthler and a great grandmother Marie Koch. Funeral services will be Thursday, at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Clay Township. Burial will follow in the St. Mark's Lutheran Cemetery. Bayliff end Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the science department at the Botkins High School or Mark's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Clay Twp.

FRENCH, Linda S. French (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=38035098_LFrench) Linda S. French, age 69, of Coldwater, died Sunday, September 24, 2017 at Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was born October 11, 1947 in Celina to the late Ervin & Mary (Donovan) French. She is survived by her son, Curtis French of Coldwater; siblings, Connie & Tom Bickar of Celina and Gary & Karen French of Mendon; nieces and nephews, Stacy & Brett McGillvary, Scott & Natalie Thitoff, Heather Bickar, and Holly Bickar; and great-nieces and nephews, Tyler, Dylan, Brandon, Haley, Chance, and Kylee. She was very active in church work, a former Sunday school teacher, song leader and was known as Mom and Grandma to many. Linda loved to drive, and visited 48 states, meeting many different people and cultures. She graduated from Celina High School in 1966 and worked for Cooper Farms in St. Henry, Briarwood Manor in Coldwater and the former Huffy Corp, Celina. Linda enjoyed making people happy and doing things for others, she loved doing special things for people, especially without their knowledge. Linda loved her pets and was an avid fan of the Reds, Bengals and NASCAR. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Burial will follow at the Mercer Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Mercer County ASPCA.

FRERICKS, C. Jan Frericks (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1767152) C. Jan Frericks, age 71, of Minster died on Saturday March 26, 2016. He was born at his home in Minster Ohio to the late Clifford J. & Phyllis (Schmieder) Frericks on September 18, 1944. He graduated from Minster High School in 1962. He married Judy Schmitmeyer on June 3, 1967, who survives in Minster. He is also survived by children Teresa & Steve Abbott, Tucson, AZ, Rod & Holly Frericks, Minster, grandchildren Cody & Dustin Frericks, sisters Barbara & Don Farnsworth, Venice, FL and Diane Voskuhl, Minster, a niece Nancy Farnsworth & nephew David Farnsworth, in-laws: Mary Jo Granger, Minster, Sue & Mark Bornhorst, Minster, Ronald & Irma Schmitmeyer, New Bremen, Dale & Sandy Schmitmeyer, Minster and David & Marjorie Schmitmeyer, Minster, 14 nieces & nephews and great nieces and nephews. Jan was preceded in death by father-in-law & mother-in-law Henry S. & Thelma (Bohman) Schmitmeyer and brother-in-law Ralph Voskuhl. He earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree from Miami University of Ohio in 1966 and his Masters of Education degree from Wright State in 1970. He taught 4 years at Minster High School and was also Head High School Baseball coach and drove bus. He was a Guidance Counselor for 11 years as well as a bus driver and Basketball Coach for Houston High School for 11 years. Jan retired from Apollo JVS, Lima after 14 years as a Guidance Supervisor. After retiring he worked as grounds keeper for Minster Local Schools for 10 years and drove school bus. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster and Minster F.O.E. #1391. Jan enjoyed playing and watching baseball, basketball, football and tennis, especially watching his grandsons competing in those sports. He also loved playing cards, fishing, traveling and riding his bike. A Memorial Mass will be Friday, April 1 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

FRERICKS, Michael Frericks (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1677905) Michael Frericks age 66 of Minster, Ohio died on Wendesday, October 14, 2015. He was born on March 15, 1949 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Robert & Elaine (Rypkema) Frericks. He is survived by children, Patricia Brunswick, St. Marys & David Frericks, Celina, 7 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren, brother Bob & Sharon Frericks, Minster & Tom Frericks, Port Clinton. He was preceded in death by daughter Hope Walker & sister Bety Poeppelman. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

FRERICKS, Phyllis L. Frericks (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1448393) Phyllis L. Frericks age 94 of Minster, Ohio died Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. She was born on April 28, 1920 in Minster, Ohio to the late Julius and Frances (Gerwels) Schmieder. She married Clifford Frericks on February 22, 1941 in Minster, Ohio. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1989. She is survived by children Barbara & Don Farnsworth, Venice, FL, Dianne Voskuhl, Minster & Jan & Judy Frericks, Minster, grandchildren David Farnsworth, Nancy Farnsworth, Tess Abbott & Rod Frericks, great grandchildren Cody & Dustin Frericks and sister Beverly Barhorst, Ft. Loramie, Ohio. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law Ralph Voskuhl, sister June Kuenning & brother Kermit Schmieder. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster and she enjoyed playing bridge. A Memorial Mass will be Saturday, November 8, 2014 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will take place at in St. Augustine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Minster Area Life Squad. Arrangements are entrusted to Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster

FREY, Charles H. Frey (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Charles H. Frey, age 85, formerly of 712 S. Main Street in St. Marys, OH died Friday April 11, 2014 at Wapak Manor Nursing Home. He was born July 17, 1928 in St. Marys, OH to Lewis Edward and Clara Mae (Moore) Frey. On October 22, 1949 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, OH he married Irene A. Braun, who died December 7, 2013. He is survived by 5 daughters, Connie (Steve) Bargdill of Botkins, OH; Linda Kremer of Roanoke, VA; Debbie (Wes) Shadley of Bullhead City, AZ; Vickie (Mike) Neuman of New Knoxville, OH; Charlotte (Tim) Findley of Anna, OH; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Edward and Clara Mae Frey; wife, Irene Frey; brother, Woodrow Frey; brother, Leroy Frey; brother, John Frey; sister, Beatrice Keiber; sister, Mary Anderson; brother, Samuel Frey. He proudly served his country in both the Merchant Marines and United States Army during World War II. He retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys after 38 years. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, VFW Post # 9289 and Eagles Lodge Aerie # 767, all in St. Marys. Charlie loved his family and everything associated with the game of baseball. He had vast knowledge of statistics and history of teams and players. He especially enjoyed attending opening day festivities in Cincinnati every year of his adult life. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled Wednesday April 16, 2014 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Military honors will be presented following the service. Private family burial will take place at Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.

FREY, Christopher Grady Frey Jr. (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 January 2017) Christopher Grady Frey Jr., age 6, of Celina, died on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at the Children's Medical Center in Dayton. He was born on April 11, 2010, in Fort Wayne IN, to Jennifer An (Leslie) Frey of Celina and the late Christopher Grady Frey, who died on Feb. 24, 2013. Also surviving are his five sisters; maternal grandparents and his god parents J. Bryan and Diane Wirth of South Bend, IN. He was preceded in death by his father and his maternal grandfather. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Funeral services will also be held at noon Saturday at the McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home in Warsaw, IN. Burial will follow in Mentone Cemetery in Mentone, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dayton Children's Medical Center.

FREY, Cyrus Frey (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Cyrus “Jimmy” Frey, 55, of Saint Marys, was found dead on Friday, November 18, 2011, near Grand Lake Saint Marys. He was born January 26, 1956, in Saint Marys, the son of John and Eleanor (Walker) Frey and they preceded him in death. He is survived by 3 sons: Dustin (Felissa Contreras) Frey; Jeremy Frey; Justin (Melissa Graves) all three of Saint Marys; by his siblings: Mike (Deb) Frey of Saint Marys; John (Barb) Frey, Jr. of Colorado Springs, CO; Jane (Ron) Paulus of Pasadena, TX; and by 2 grandchildren: Kaleb and Emma. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jimmy was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He had previously worked at AAP Corp in Saint Marys and Plasti-Pak in Jackson Center. He enjoyed hunting for arrowheads and was an avid outdoorsman who especially loved fishing and trapping. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, November 23, 2011, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys. Military burial rites will be performed at Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio.

FREY, Gary W. Frey (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Gary W. Frey, 61, of 1429 James Drive, Celina, OH, died Friday, October 24, 2008, in the emergency department of Joint Township Hospital in Saint Marys. He was born December 31, 1946, in Lima, OH, the son of Woodrow and Helen (Roush) Frey. They preceded him in death. He married Connie Luedeke on February 6, 1971; she survives at the residence. He is survived by his two children: Holly (Bob) Meeker of Celina; Shane Frey of Celina; by four grandchildren: Zachary, Colby, Madison and Mackenzie Meeker; by one brother: Rick (Rita) Frey of Cincinnati; by a sister: Kathy (Lynn) Bowen of Saint Marys; by two half- sisters: Janet (Don) Ake of Saint Marys; Sylvia (Jerry) Robinson of Delta, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents and by one brother, Frederick Bilger. Gary attended Saint Marys Memorial High School and was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during the Vietnam War. He retired from Crown Equipment Corporation, where he had worked for more than 25 years. He enjoyed casino gambling and attending dirt track races; he also enjoyed fishing and boating. He was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys. Funeral rites will be held Monday, October 27, 2008, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial with military honors will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Donations may be made to Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ or the American Lung Association in lieu of flowers.

FREY, Irene Agnes Frey (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Irene Agnes Frey, 86, formerly of 712 S. Main Street in St. Marys, OH died Saturday December 7, 2013 at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 14, 1927 in Botkins, OH to Henry and Elizabeth (Knapke) Braun. On October 22, 1949 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, OH she married Charles H. Frey, who survives at Wapakoneta Manor. She is also survived by: 5 daughters, Connie (Steve) Bargdill of Botkins, OH; Linda Kremer of Roanoke, VA; Debbie (Wes) Shadley of Bullhead City, AZ; Vickie (Mike) Neuman of New Knoxville, OH; Charlotte (Tim) Findley of Anna, OH; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Freda Kuhn of Rockford, OH; and Joann (Arthur) Turnwall of Ottoville, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Elizabeth Braun; brother, Cletus Braun; sister, Sr. Bertha Braun C.P.P.S.; sister, Sr. Helen Braun (Order of St. Joseph); sister, Sr. Rita Braun (Order of Good Shepherd); sister, Dorothy Bettinger. She was a homemaker and worked at the Vanderhorst Cannery Co. in St. Marys, OH. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. Faith and family were the main focus of her life. She spent countless hours praying for her family and those in need. Her favorite pastimes included embroidery, cross-stitch and growing roses. She also enjoyed fishing, bingo, playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled Thursday December 12, 2013 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys. Arrangements are entrusted to Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys.

FREY, Jason E. Frey (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/jason-frey) Jason E. Frey, age 23, of New Bremen, died Saturday, August 24, 2019 as a result of a motorcycle accident in Mercer County. He was born May 29, 1996 in Dayton to Edward J. & Marcia L. (Heitkamp) Frey of Yorkshire. He is survived by his sisters, Katrina & Kevin Schlarman of Osgood and Kendra Frey of Yorkshire; and niece Lucille Schlarman. Jason graduated from Marion Local in 2015, and worked as a Mill Operator at Maria Stein Grain. He was a hard worker who enjoyed life, especially outdoor activities such as hunting, kayaking, boating, camping, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with friends and family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Nicholas Church in Osgood. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. Burial will follow in St. Martin Cemetery, Osgood.

FREY, John F. Frey (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) John F. Frey, 83, formerly of 150 Bayshore Court in St. Marys, OH died Wednesday March 4, 2009 at his residence in Pasadena, TX. He was born April 27, 1925 in St. Marys Twp. - Auglaize Co., OH to L. Edward & Clara (Moore) Frey. He was married to Elinora Walker, who died March 5, 1993. He is survived by 1 daughter, Jane (Ron) Paulus of Pasadena, TX; 3 sons, John (Barb) Frey of Colorado Springs, CO; Mike (Debbie) Frey of St. Marys, OH; Jim Frey of St. Marys, OH; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and 1 brother, Charles (Irene) Frey of St. Marys, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sisters, Mary Anderson & Beatrice Keiber; brothers, Leroy & Woodrow Frey. He was a veteran of the armed forces, having served as a military policeman in the US Army. He was a retired production worker from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys and also retired as manager of the Public Storage Co. in Alexandria, VA. He was a member of the VFW Post # 9289 and the American Legion Post # 323, both in St. Marys. Services are scheduled Tuesday March 10, 2009 at the Miller Funeral Home (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St.Marys. Burial, with graveside military rites, will follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, OH.

FREY, John F. Frey, III (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) John “Jake” F. Frey, III, of 520 N. Pear Street in St. Marys, died Sunday November 6, 2011 at his residence. He was born August 9, 1971 in St. Marys, OH, to John II and Mary (Makley) Frey. On September 20, 2003 in St. Marys, OH he married Hope Hall, who survives. He is also survived by 3 daughters, Tabatha Thornsberry; Summer Frey; Jonda Frey all three of St. Marys, OH; 1 son, Jakey Frey of St. Marys, OH; his father and stepmother, John (Barb) Frey of Colorado Springs, CO; his mother, Mary Frey of St. Marys, OH; 2 grandchildren: Aireyona Thornsberry and Dayveon Smith; 3 sisters, Maria (Tim) McDermitt; Shelly (Robert) Mabry; Carey (Larry) McCollum all three of St. Marys, OH; and 2 brothers, Christopher Speicher of St. Marys, OH; and Jason Frey of Colorado Springs, CO. He was preceded in death by his son John Frey IV and his life partner, Maxine Miller. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed attending all types of events with his family. He was an ardent supporter of St. Marys Roughriders, SM Broncos, The Ohio State University, and Tin Cups Baseball. Each year, he put together a family team for the SM Summerfest softball tournaments. Services are Friday November 11, 2011 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

FREY, Rosalie V. Frey (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – April 25, 2012) Rosalie V. “Rosie” Frey, age 74, of Wapakoneta, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on June 17, 1937, in Rockford, the daughter of Edward F. and Ona (Piepmeyer) Hines, and they preceded her in death. On June 14, 1958, she married Keith Garold Frey, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 2, 1984. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Delight Hines of Tillamook, OR; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers; a sister; two infant sisters. Funeral services will be Friday at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will be in the Woodland Union Cemetery in Van Wert. Memorials may be directed to the Wapakoneta Community Worship Center.

FREY, Shane R. Frey (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Shane R. Frey, 33, of 810 Cheshire Circle in Celina, OH died Sunday May 24, 2009 at St.Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, OH from injuries sustained several hours earlier in a boating accident on Grand Lake St.Marys. He was born December 29, 1975 at St.Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, OH to Gary W. and Connie L. (Luedeke) Frey. He is survived by his mother Connie Frey of Celina, OH; 1 sister Holly (Bob) Meeker of Celina, OH; nieces and nephews: Zachary, Colby, Madison and Mackenzie Meeker, all of Celina, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Frey. He was a 1994 graduate of Memorial High School in St.Marys. He was employed on the production staff at Celina Aluminum Precision Technology (CAPT) in Celina. He enjoyed Following NASCAR and dirt track auto racing, boating and fishing. Services are scheduled Friday May 29, 2009 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road in St.Marys, OH. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery, in St.Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Lake Improvement Association.

FREY, Walter H. Frey (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – August 27, 2013) Walter H. Frey, age 85, of 117 S. Main St., Osgood, died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, at his home. He was born on July 29, 1928, in Mercer County to the late Joseph and Cecilia (Bruening) Frey. He married Bernice Homan on Aug. 7, 1954, in St. Anthony. She survives in Osgood. He is also survived by children Robert (Kathleen) Frey of Versailles, Carol (Duane) Heinfeld of Maria Stein, Roger (Carol) Frey of Versailles, Paul (Karen) Frey of New Bremen, Thomas (Brenda) Frey of Houston, Ronald (Pamela) Frey of Fort Loramie, Kay (Michael) Woods of Jacksonville, NC; 27 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marian (Walter) Braun of St. Rose, Marilyn Homan of Coldwater and Alberta (Willard) Bruns of St. Sebastian; in-laws Bernadette Frey of Dayton, Herbert Hoying of Sidney, Juliana Frey of Fort Loramie, Cyril Overman of Maria Stein, Joan (Jim) Pleiman of Cassella, Mary Ann Young of Huntington, IN, and Pat Homan of Lima. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Frey; a son-in-law, Richard Seitz; a grandson, Dustin Frey; brothers, sisters and in-laws, Ralph and Esther Frey, Alvin Frey, Vernon Frey, Dorothy Hoying, Elizabeth Overman and Donald Homan. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Osgood. He also was a member of the Men’s Society of the Church and he sang in the church choir for 50 years. He belonged to F.O.E. 1391 Minster and was past president, a member of the Knights of Columbus 1756 Versailles and past Grand Knight, Mayor and council member of Osgood. He was a member of the Osgood Fire department and the Osgood Rescue Squad. He worked at the Osgood Elevator and Minster Canning Factory. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Osgood. Burial will be in St. Martin Cemetery, Osgood. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Osgood Fire Department, Osgood Rescue Squad and State of the Heart Hospice.

FREY, William H. Frey (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) William H. Frey, 66, of 5840 Botkins Road, New Knoxville, Ohio, died suddenly Sunday, May 5, 2013, in the Emergency Department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home. He was born March 19, 1947, in Piqua, the son of Walter and Madella (Fischbach) Frey. He married Sandra Kuenning on September 2, 1967 and she survives at the residence. Bill is also survived by his son, David (Susan) Frey of New Bremen; by 2 grandchildren: Amanda (fiance Brian Wisener) Frey of New Bremen; Ashley Frey of New Bremen; by 1 brother, James (Joanie) Frey of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bill was a 1965 graduate of New Bremen High School. He attended Ohio Northern University and graduated from and earned his Master’s Degree from Wright State University. Bill was employed at United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton. He had also taught at UNOH in Lima for twenty years. He had served on various church boards over the years, including the Zion Church in New Bremen, and Living Hope Assembly of God in Saint Marys. He was currently attending the Wayne Street United Methodist Church in Saint Marys. In his spare time Bill enjoyed his three Dachshunds and working in his workshop. He will be remembered as a very loving husband and father who’s greatest joy was his family, especially his granddaughters. Funeral rites will be Thursday, May 9, 2013, at Wayne Street United Methodist Church, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Memorial gifts may be given to the Gideons International.

FREYMUTH, Norville W. Freymuth (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 6 May 2017) Norville W. Freymuth, age 89, of Wapakoneta, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, at his residence. He was born on July 4, 1927, in Wapakoneta to George J. and Ruth (Walton) Freymuth, who preceded him in death. On Feb. 19, 1952, he married Joyce V. Niemeyer, and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include six children: Krista (Doug) Taracuk of Worthington, Steven (Brenda) Freymuth of Wapakoneta, Cheryl Ann Moots of Fort Wayne, IN, Diane (Lincoln) Davis of Batavia, David (Amy) Freymuth and Daniel (Kathi) Freymuth, both of Wapakoneta; 16 grandchildren: Brad and Mark Taracuk, Shawn and Adam Moorman, Garrett Moots, Alyssa and Colten Drexler, Logan Davis, Tyler Freymuth, Staci Brown, Shyla Nino, Shane and Shonda Bowers, Shelby Ruppert, Nick and Randy Schmerge; 19 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Faero Linker of Wadsworth. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Douglas Freymuth; a brother, Neal Freymuth; a grandson, Patrick Freymuth; and a sister, Dorothy Sutton. Norville was a 1945 graduate of Cridersville High School and then attended the Ohio State University, where he graduated in 1950 with a degree in vocational agriculture. He retired in 1984 after 34 years of teaching vocational agriculture at Wapakoneta, New Knoxville and Apollo Career Center. After retirement, he served for three terms as an Auglaize County commissioner until 1996. He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed raising sheep, but most of all, he loved teaching. Memorial services will be Monday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will be at a later date at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to his wife, Joyce Freymuth, as Norville had a great appreciation for education. In honor of him, the funds will be used for their grandchildren's education.

FREYMUTH, Patrick S. Freymuth (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 30 March 2016) Patrick S. Freymuth, age 18, of Florida passed away on March 30, 2016. He was born on September 3, 1997 to Dave (Amy) Freymuth of Wapakoneta and Sharon (Buddy) Burnsed of Florida. He is survived by a brother; Tyler Freymuth, grandparents Norville (Joyce) Freymuth and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Patrick was attending high school and college classes in Florida where he held a 4.0 grade point average. He enjoyed fishing, long boarding and sports especially basketball. He was very sociable and enjoyed hanging out with his friends. Memorial services will be Saturday April 16, 2016 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Memorial contributions may be given through the family to go towards suicide prevention.

FREYMUTH, Ruth Freymuth (Abstracted from the Lima News Jan 17, 1985) Ruth Freymuth was born: Oct. 21, 1901, in Union Township, Auglaize Co, to Florence P. and Etta Lusk Walton. She was married to: George J. Freymuth for 63 years. Her occupation was home maker and she died: Jan 16, 1985. She is survived by 2 daughters; 1 son; 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister. Burial in Fairmount Cemetery.

FREYTAG, Albert F. Freytag (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421192) Albert F. Freytag, age 87, of 2233 St. Rt. 362 Minster, Ohio died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Joint Township Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born November 21, 1925 in Ft. Loramie, Ohio to the late Albert & Amelia (Boerger) Freytag. He was a 1943 graduate of Ft. Loramie High School. He married Marjorie M. "Marj" DeLaet on June 12, 1948 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Ft. Loramie. She survives in Minster. He is also survived by children Marge & Wayne Jones, Loveland, Ohio, Dr. Thomas R. & Gwynne Freytag, Wapakoneta, William J. & Joyce Freytag, Botkins and Joseph R. & Lisa Freytag, Minster, 12 grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters-in-law Ellen Freytag, Sidney and Anne Freytag, Minster. He was preceded in death by son Albert F. Freytag, Jr, brothers Karl and Robert, sisters Marie Winklejohn, Louis Tebbe, Elsie VanOss, Paula Monahan & Margaret Schrimpf. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, past president of the Minster & Ft. Loramie Historical Societies, and past president of the Minster Civic Association. He was part of a group that brought quality nursing home care to Minster with the creation of Heritage Manor Nursing Center. He developed the first oversight board for the St. Augustine Catholic Cemetery in Minster. Concerned that victims of the 1849 cholera epidemic were not being adequately remembered, Mr. Freytag created a monument in the cemetery to honor them. He was the owner and operator of Albert F. Freytag Masonry for more than 40 years, starting the company when he was just 18 years old. He was justifiable proud of the many churches, schools and private homes his company built in the area. He represented many generations of fine stone and brick masons, beginning in Germany. In retirement Mr. Freytag pursued his love of history, especially family history. A born story-teller, Mr. Freytag loved to regale children and grandchildren with tales of his childhood. He gathered recollections of his childhood in the autobiographical Turp & Eb, published in 2002 by the Ft. Loramie Historical Association. His most recent work was a biographical novel of his wife's great uncle. He and his wife Marj enjoyed traveling throughout the world, especially in Europe. For many years he and Marj vacationed in Marco Island, FL where they researched her family history. His biggest passion was his extended family, his children, but most especially his wife, who was the love of his life. He was an avid horseman and collected antiques of all kinds, including antique carriages. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 16, 2013 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster has been entrusted with the services. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Neurological Development.

FREYTAG, Irene K. Freytag (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1643936) Irene K. Freytag age 93 of Minster, Ohio died Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Elmwood Assisted Living. She was born on January 7, 1922 in Buckland, Ohio to the late Michael & Anna (Brands) Doorley. She married Paul E. Freytag on November 25, 1948 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2014. She is survived by children Mark & Jill Freytag, Centerville, Eric & Susan Freytag, Westerville, Elaine & Donald Eichenauer, Coldwater & Jill & Jake Boerger, Coppell, TX, 5 grandchildren: Joshua & Laura Freytag, Seth & Faith Freytag, Kyle Freytag, Heather Freytag & Rachel Eichenauer & 4 great grandchildren, sisters: Maxine Horman, Wapakoneta, Alice Kohler, Rogers, AK, JoAnn Eberle, St. Marys and sister-in-law Betty Doorley. She was preceded in death by brother Jim Doorley, brothers-in-law Ed Horman, Don Kohler & Ed Eberle. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, St. Ann’s Rosary & Altar Sodality, organist at St. Michael Catholic Church, Ft. Loramie and Ft. Loramie Historical Society. She worked for 6 years before she was married at Goodyear Rubber & Tire plant in the accounting department. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, August 22, 2015 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilson Hospice Care.

FREYTAG, Joseph R. Freytag (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 16 April 2015) Joseph R. Freytag, age 53, of Minster, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, following a sudden illness. He was born on April 25, 1961, in St. Marys, to the late Albert F. and Marjorie (DeLaet) Freytag. His mother survives in Minster. He married Lisa M. Puthoff on Sept. 1, 1984, in Minster, she survives in Minster. He is also survived by his children, including Stephanie A. (Justin) Johansing, of Cincinnati; Joseph W. Freytag and Rachel Grady, of Cincinnati; Emily R. Freytag and Ben Opperman, of Cincinnati, and John E. Freytag, of Cincinnati; by 2 grandchildren Evelyn and Margaret Johansing; by his brothers and sisters Marge (Wayne) Jones, of Loveland; Dr. Thomas (Gwynne) Freytag, of Wapakoneta; William (Joyce) Freytag, of Botkins; his mother-in-law Roseann Puthoff, of Minster; his in-laws, Michael Nelson, of Jamestown; Dennis (Ann) Nelson, of New Bremen; Tom (Deb) Nelson, of New Bremen; Linda (Dan) Schmiesing, of Fort Loramie; Deb (Bill) Bornhorst, of Egypt; Patty Nelson, of New Bremen and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and brother Albert Freytag Jr, father-in-law Leander Puthoff, and brother-in-law Steve Nelson. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Minster Civic Association and past president, founding member of the Minster Community Fund, Minster Booster Club, Minster Little League Board and coach, girls softball coach, and a member of ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors). He was co-owner of Albert Freytag, Inc. Joe enjoyed being with his family and friends, boating, fishing, traveling and attending Xavier basketball games. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is handling the arrangements. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and Minster Community Fund.

FREYTAG, Marjorie M. Freytag (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2158491) Marjorie M. “Marj” Freytag (nee DeLaet), age 92, of 2233 St. Rt. 362, Minster, OH, died Wednesday, January 16, 2019 , at her home in Minster. She was born June 10, 1926 in Houston, OH to the late Raymond & Marie (Dickman) DeLaet. She was a 1944 graduate of Ft. Loramie High School. She married Albert F. Freytag on June 12, 1948 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Ft. Loramie. Her husband preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Albert F. Freytag, Jr. and Joseph R. Freytag, and sister Mary Elizabeth Freytag. She is also survived by children Marge & Wayne Jones, Loveland, OH, Dr. Thomas R. & Gwynne Freytag, Wapakoneta, William J. & Joyce Freytag, Botkins and Lisa Freytag, Minster, 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and 2 sisters-in-law, Ellen Freytag, Sidney and Anne Freytag, Minster. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. She was an integral part of Albert F. Freytag Masonry for more than 40 years, serving as the bookkeeper and administrative guru. Her husband frequently described her as “the brains of the outfit.” In fact, in recounting his attraction to Marj, Albert said it was her “smarts” that first attracted him. Together they made a great team, weathering many challenges in their nearly 65 years of marriage, always leaning on their faith and the strength of their relationship. In a reflection of her father’s nickname for her, “Greased Lightening,” Marj was always ready to travel, anywhere and everywhere. Her favorite saying was, “Don’t ask me to go somewhere if you don’t mean it because I’ll always say yes!” For many years she and her husband vacationed in Marco Island, Florida where they researched her family history, especially that of her great uncle, Joe Dickman, described as the “hermit of Kice Island.” She and her husband also traveled extensively with a longtime group of friends, touring in Europe, Ireland, the British Isles, Israel, Morocco and Mexico. Marj and Albert also traveled throughout the United States, frequently stopping at Civil War sites … or the best restaurants! Coming from a family of great cooks, she was accomplished in the kitchen, delighting in trying new recipes, frequently culled from those restaurant visits. Her biggest passion was definitely her husband, her family, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was also a sports nut, avidly following, depending upon the season, the Xavier Musketeers, the Cincinnati Reds, or the Ohio State Buckeyes. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Minster Historical Society or the Ft. Loramie Historical Society.

FREYTAG, Paul E. Freytag (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1434665) Paul E. Freytag, age 90, of Elmwood New Bremen, formerly of Minster, Ohio died Thursday, September 25, 2014 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born on March 9, 1924 in Ft. Loramie, Ohio to the late Edward and Ethel (Speckman) Freytag. He married Irene Doorley on November 25, 1948 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. She survives at Elmwood New Bremen. He is also survived by children Mark & Jill Freytag, Centerville, David Eric & Susan Freytag, Westerville, Elaine & Donald Eichenauer, Coldwater & Jill & Jake Boerger, Coppell, TX, 5 grandchildren & 3 great grandchildren, brother Jim Freytag, Sidney, sister-in-law Betty Freytag, Sidney & brother-in-law Eldon Montgue, St. Marys. He was preceded in death by brother Ed Freytag, sister Mary Montgue & sister-in-law Virginia Freytag. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Minster VFW & American Legion & F.O.E. #1391. He was a former Ft. Loramie School Board Member for 8 years, former Ft. Loramie City Councilman & a Shelby County Republican Committeeman. He was a retired brick layer and co-owner of Freytag Brothers Masonry. He was a veteran of the US Army Corp of Engineers during WWII. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, September 30, 2014 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial with full military honors by the Minster Firing Squad will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elmwood Activity Fund and Minster Firing Squad.

FRIDLEY, Sharon L. Fridley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – July 26, 2012) Sharon L. Fridley, age 73, of St. Marys, died Wednesday, July 25, 2012, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on Aug. 30, 1938, in Ada, to of Richard and Beulah (McCool) Fridley, and they preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Tammy Trego of St. Marys; 4 grandchildren, Heidi Herron, Heather (Ronald) Ferrell, Ernest Herron Jr. and Jayson Shively; 10 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, James (Shirley) Fridley of Elida and Larry Fridley of Wapakoneta. She was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Jayden Herron. Sharon worked at Fisher Cheese Co. and later at the Waffle House, both of Wapakoneta. She also worked as a day care provider. She was a member of the Wapakoneta Eagles 691 Auxiliary. Her hobbies included reading, crafts, playing bingo, computer games, cooking and baking. She also loved animals. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

FRIEROTT, Edna M. Frierott (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421258) Edna M. Frierott, age 89, of 7 East Second St. Minster, Ohio died Friday June 22, 2012, at Elmwood of New Bremen where she had been a resident for 3 Months. She was born Sept. 28, 1922 in Minster to George and Olivia (Kleinhenz) Thieman, they preeceded her in death. She was married on January 17, 1946 in Minster, OH to Richard P. Frierott, he died Nov. 19, 2004. Edna is survived by her children Tony and Beth Frierott of Minster, Elaine and Tom Lolli of Dublin, OH and John and Jill Frierott of Memphis, TN, seven grandchildren, one sister Betty and Myrle Vallo of Dayton and one brother Harold and Betty Thieman of Minster. She was also preceded in death by one brother Roger Thieman and his wife Chris who survives and 2 sisters Hilda Wehrman and Alice Poeppelman. Edna was a Member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster a 1940 Graduate of Minster High School and a 1943 graduate of Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. She enjoyed Traveling with her husband, Being with her extended family and associating with her club members for 60 years. Edna was also an avid bridge player, enjoyed reading and had played golf and tennis. A Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be Monday at St. Augustine Church. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home iun Minster has been entrusted with the services. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc. or The Minster Area Life Squad.

FRIEROTT, Elizabeth Frierott (Abstracted from Obituary | Elizabeth "Beth" Frierott of Minster, Ohio | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Elizabeth “Beth” Frierott age 73 of Minster, Ohio passed away at her home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 after a courageous three-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 19, 1947 the daughter of Edmund & Anne (Kennedy) Horrigan and they preceded her in death along with her brother Martin & Charlene Horrigan. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Tony, children Jay, Minster, Ryan & Kristen Frierott, and Liz & Karl Wiedegreen, both of Chicago, grandchildren: Connor & Andrew Frierott, Kennedy & Bella Wiedegreen. Beth was a lifelong educator, school psychologist and child advocate. She was a 1965 graduate of Shaker Heights High School, 1969 graduate of University of Notre Dame with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a master’s degree in school psychology from the University of Dayton. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster and member of the Ohio School of Psychologists Association. Beth’s educational career was extensive and included being on the first teaching staff of Lehman High School, a French teacher at St. Marys Memorial High School and school psychologist with the Logan County, Auglaize County and Shelby County school systems and for her last 13 years with the Celina City Schools before her retirement in 2018. She was defined by her job of doing what was best and possible for students, especially those with special needs and she made significant positive changes in the lives of Many. She was never willing to accept that children could not succeed. Her ready Irish smile will be remembered by many for making their day brighter. Per her wishes her body will be cremated. A mass will be at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, with burial to follow in St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster. The family asks that all COVID 19 protocols be observed. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Minster Historical Association, State of the Heart Hospice, Coldwater and National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.

FRIES, Larry G. Fries (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Reverend Larry G. Fries, age 67, of Celina, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. Born November 22, 1943 in Piqua, he was the son of the late Charles Frederick Fries, Sr., and Jane (Kiser) Fries Campbell. His step- father, Donald L. Campbell of rural Rockford survives. Reverend Larry married Mary Kay (Gingrich) on October 3, 1969. She survives him along with 2 daughters, Shawn Mescheal (Simon) Young of Piqua and Melissa Gail (Mark) Williams of Van Wert; 1 son, Larry Lamont (Erin) Shannon of Shakopee, MN, 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; 3 brothers, Charles F. (Sharon) Fries, Jr. of Piqua, Robert L. (Phyllis) Fries of Sidney and Gregory M. (Patricia) Fries of Ft. Wayne; and 1 sister, Sharon R. (Gary) Arnold of International Falls, MN. A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. Reverend Fries was the founder and builder of the New Life Apostolic Church in Celina and served as Pastor there since 1979. Prior to that, he served two years assisting at the Apostolic Church in Wabash, IN. He spent four years as a traveling Evangelist with the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the United States as well as Jamaica and the Bahamas. He also assisted with the building of Apostolic Churches in Piqua, Sidney, Troy and Ft. Wayne. He was a member of the United Pentecostal Church International. Reverend Fries was a first-class finish carpenter and worked for many years in the construction industry along with his pastoral duties. He was dedicated to his church, work and family and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was known for his beautiful singing voice, loved music and playing the guitar. He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, jeeping, motorcycling, and his dog Toby. Funeral Services will be Thursday, September 15th at the New Life Apostolic Church on Grand Lake Road in Celina. Burial with military rites will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Memorial Donations in memory of Pastor Fries may be made to the church at 231 Grand Lake Rd., Celina, OH 45822.

FRILLING, Agnes M. Frilling (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421299) Agnes M. Frilling age 100 of Cardo Road Sidney, OH died Saturday February 22, 2014 at Fairhaven County Home were she was a patient for one week. She was born September 4, 1913 near Sidney, OH to Bernard & Mathilda (Hoelscher) Mertz. On May 7, 1941, she married Raymond B. Frilling at St. Michael Church, he died November 14, 1975. Agnes is survived by one daughter Margene and her husband Joseph Opperman of Centerville, one son Roger and his wife Barbara Frilling of Sidney, a son-in-law Michael and his wife Christine Albers of Ashland, OH, 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by a daughter Eileen Albers, a son Jerry Frilling, 3 sisters and 1 brother. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church Ft. Loramie, OH, The St. Anne Rosary & Altar Sodality, Apostleship of Prayer of the Church and The Gold Star Mothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday Feb. 26, 2014, at St. Michael Church. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be made to The Ft. Loramie Rescue Squad.

FRILLING, Donald Frilling (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – October 26, 2012) Donald “Romie” Frilling, age 79, of 211 N. Eastern Ave., St. Henry, died on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born on March 7, 1933, in Fort Loramie, to William and Amelia (Luthman) Frilling, and they preceded him in death. On Oct. 8, 1955, in Osgood, he married Mildred (Hoelscher), and she survives in St. Henry. Romie is survived by 6 children, Jeff (Donna) Frilling of Maria Stein, Tony (Jayne) Frilling of Columbus, Paula (Kirt) Schritz of Coldwater, Jay (Beth) Frilling of Coldwater, Gail (Bob) Welling of Fort Wayne, IN, and Sarah (Doug) Gels of Columbus; 12 grandchilden; 1 great-grandchild; and 1 brother, Robert Frilling of Anna. He was preceded in death by seven brothers; three sisters. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, the Ohio Progressive Sportsmans Club in Sharpsburg, the St. Henry American Legion and a former member of the St. Henry Fire Dept and Rescue Squad. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. Romie worked for CW Service in Coldwater and recently for C.B.S. Automotive Supply in Coldwater and Celina. In keeping with Romie’s wishes, his body will be cremated. A Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial, with military rites, will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St Henry Rescue Squad P.O. Box 6, St. Henry, Ohio, 45883.

FRILLING, Harold J. Frilling (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 21 July 2008) Harold "Harry" J. Frilling, 77, of Fort Loramie - Swanders Road, Minster, died Saturday, July 19, 2008, at his residence, of natural causes. He was born Oct. 9, 1930, at home, a son of William B. and Amelia C. (Luthman) Frilling and they preceded him in death. On Aug. 17, 1957, at Holy Family Church, Frenchtown, he married Bernice M. (Hemmelgarn) Frilling and she preceded him in death Aug. 3, 2006. He is survived by four sons and four daughters and their spouses, Steve (Marlene) Frilling of Fort Loramie, Cheryl (Bob) Kuck of New Bremen, Cindy (Jeff) Replogle of Houston, Gary (Brenda) Frilling of Anna, Sue (Bill) Hoying of Fort Loramie, Doris (Paul) Monnier of Houston, Randy (Greta) Frilling of Fort Loramie, Alan Frilling of Fort Loramie; 23 grandchildren; three siblings and their spouses, Eleanor Hess of Coldwater, Robert Frilling of Anna, Romie (Millie) Frilling of St. Henry; two sisters-in-law, Laurena Frilling of St. Marys and Barb Frilling of Winchester, IN. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Sally Bertke and Henrietta Nerderman; six brothers, Louie, Wilbert, Edwin, Sylvester, Eugene and Jimmy Frilling. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Fort Loramie Athletic Booster Club and Minster Eagles and Celina Moose Lodges, Newport Sportsman Club, and a lifetime member of the Fort Loramie American Legion. He was a Fort Loramie High School graduate with the class of 1948. He retired in 2000 from the Frilling Insurance Agency where he had been owner and operator for 45 years. He had also been engaged in farming all of his working life. He enjoyed following his grandchildren's school events, deer hunting, boating, cutting wood, bowling and "touring." He had also been an avid supporter of UD basketball, Ohio State football and Cincinnati Reds baseball. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Fort Loramie. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, with full military honors by the American Legion. Gehret Funeral Home, 64 Elm St., Fort Loramie is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to Shelby County Relay For Life or a charity of the donor's choice.

FRILLING, Laurena Frilling (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – November 4, 2014) Laurena "Renie" Frilling, age 92, of 217 Dieker Place, St. Marys, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. She was born on Oct. 18, 1922, in Sharpsburg, the daughter of John and Rosa (Kramer) Siefring Sr. She married Wilbert "Webb" Frilling on June 17, 1947, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 2003. Renie is survived by her children, Joann (Gary) Liming of St. Marys; Dave (Deb) Frilling of St. Marys; Tom (Deb) Frilling of St. Marys; Kathy (Lloyd) Schwieterman of St. Sebastian; Mary Lou (Jerry) Bambauer of New Bremen; Debra (John) Kilbury of Dublin; Paul (Kris) Frilling of St. Marys; Sharon (Doug) Jeanneret of Circleville and Ed (Shelly) Frilling of Hilliard; 27 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; by 1 great-great-grandchild. her siblings, Pauline (Leo) Kunk of Tucson, AZ; Delores (Tom) Hemmelgarn of Burkettsville; Wilbert (Monica) Siefring of Louisville, KY; Barb Winner of Maria Stein; by sisters-in-law Pauline Siefring of Decatur, IN; Ruth Siefring of St. Marys; Margie Siefring of Celina. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her siblings, Lawrence Siefring, Mary Heitkamp, Harold Siefring, Paul Siefring and John Siefring, by her brother-in-law Gene Winner and by her sister-in-law, Joy Siefring. Renie was the owner of Lakeside Superette for many years and later worked 14 years in the meat department at Pantry Pride Market. She enjoyed sewing, reading, walking, bingo, playing cards and swimming. She was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, where she was a member of the Altar Sodality of the church. She was a member of American Legion Post 323 Auxiliary. She will be remembered for her friendly and warm personality. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to either the Auglaize County Council on Aging or to the Friends of Holy Rosary School.

FRISBIE, Esther V. Frisbie (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 November 2016) Esther V. Frisbie, age 98, formerly of Dayton, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at Otterbein - St. Marys. She was born on May 1, 1918, in Trinity, IN, to Joseph and Frances (Wellman) Laux. She was married to Frank C. Frisbie, who died in 2002. Survivors include her sister, Sr. Rosemary Laux, C.P.P.S. of Dayton; her sister-in-law Betty Laux of Bryant, IN; and 15 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers: Raymond; Eugene; Victor and Joseph Laux; her sisters: Sr. Mary Angella, C.P.P.S.; Bernadette Eichelberger and Helen Montgomery. She was a Roman Catholic. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Funeral rites are scheduled to be Thursday at Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home, 314 W. High St. Chapel, in St. Marys. Burial will follow at David's Cemetery in Dayton. Memorial contribution may be directed to Otterbein - St. Marys Partners' Appreciation Fund.

FRISCHE, Marilyn L. Frische (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 December 2009) Marilyn L. Frische, age 69, 1541 Mary Lane, Celina, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009, at her residence. She was born Oct. 4, 1940, in Hollansburg, a daughter of C. E Magee and Hazel Baker Troutwine Magee, both who preceded her in death. On Feb. 16, 1963, she married Kenneth Frische, who survives. She is also survived by two sons, Kevin (Jennifer), Kyle (Tamara) both of Wapakoneta; five grandchildren; a brother, Gary (Julie) Magee of Sidney; a half-brother and a half-sister. She was preceded in death by six half-brothers and four half-sisters. In 1958, Marilyn graduated from Westmont High School in Hollansburg where she was a member of the National Honor Society. In 1991, she earned an associate's degree from Wright State University in applied business. She lived in Wapakoneta 30 years before moving to Celina. Marilyn was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Celina where she sang in the Chancel Choir, played in the Bell Choir and participated on the Dart Ball team. She taught children in Sunday school classes for 25 years. She worked at Fisher Cheese Company for nine years in their research and development lab. Before retirement, she worked for Peoples Bank Company for 16 years. Services will be Wednesday at Bethany United Methodist Church, Celina. Burial will follow at Green Lawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Cisco Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethany United Methodist Church Bell Choir.

FRITZ, Donna M. Fritz (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 9 July 2016) Donna M. Fritz, age 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016, at her residence. She was born on July 21, 1928, in St. Marys to Dan and Ethel (Richardson) Henne, who preceded her in death. On March 2, 1946, she married John H. Fritz, and he passed away on July 11, 2008. Survivors include a daughter Joy (Keith) Rohm of Wapakoneta; a grandson Matthew (Sharon) Rohm of Wapakoneta; 2 great-granddaughters Jasmine Rohm, Alexa Rohm; 2 great-great-grandsons Weston and Sklyer and a sister-in-law Nina Henne of Cridersville. She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister, Bob Henne, Joe (Evelyn) Henne and Opal (Don) Wright. Donna was a homemaker and a farm wife who always enjoyed cooking. She was also a 4-H adviser. She was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church in Gutman and Grace Chapel Christian Union in Santa Fe, where she served as a Sunday school teacher. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Gutman. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize County D.A.R.E. Program or to St. Johns Volunteer Fire and Rescue.

FRITZ, Eunice M. Fritz (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421052) Eunice M. Fritz, age 91, formerly of Coldwater, died on Friday, May 2, 2014 at the Gardens at St. Henry. She was born April 13, 1923 in Houston, Ohio, to the late James Elmer & Iva Florence (Sower) Pitsenbarger. On November 23, 1956 she married John R. Fritz in Miamisburg and he died October 29, 1998. She is survived by two daughters, Mary (Bob) Spitler of Arcanum and Debbie (Nick) Jutte of Celina, five grandchildren Bobby Spitler of West Manchester, Scott Spitler of Gordon, Rick Spitler of West Manchester, Lisa (Bobby) Scheeding of Greenville and Jennifer (Nathan) Harling of Celina, nine great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, four siblings, Alice Sanders of Ansonia, Shirley Swabb of Greenville, Bill Pitsenbarger of New Weston, and Norma Trent of Greenville. She is also preceded in death by four siblings, Evelyn Lavey, Mary Connell, Gene Pitsenbarger and Edie Yahne. Eunice was a homemaker; she especially liked cooking and sewing. She enjoyed gardening, country music, animals, playing cards and dice and most of all her family. She was a wonderful and loving mom, grandma and sister. She will be remembered for her heart of gold. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Burial will follow in Trissel Cemetery, Farmersville, Ohio. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

FRITZ, John H. Fritz (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 July 2008) John H. Fritz, age 84, of rural Wapakoneta, died Friday, July 11, 2008, at his residence. He was born Jan. 12, 1924, in Clay Township, Auglaize County, a son of Karl K. and Ada (Rostorfer) Fritz, and they preceded him in death. On March 2, 1946, he married Donna M. Henne, and she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Joy (Keith) Rohm of Wapakoneta; a grandson, Matthew (Sharon) Rohm of Wapakoneta; two great-granddaughters, Alexa and Jasmine Rohm. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Dwain Fritz. A farmer, Mr. Fritz retired from Ford Motor Company, Lima Engine Plant, where he worked on the six cylinder line. He was a member of the Ford Retirees Club, and a 1941 graduate of Blume High School. An avid reader and carpenter, he was a member of the former St. Johns Grange. His family knows he was saved and is with his Lord and Savior. He had served as a Sunday school teacher and deacon. Funeral services will be Wednesday, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501 in Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Clay Township. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Johns Fire and Rescue Squad.

FRITZ, John N. Fritz (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421413) John N. Fritz, age 87, of 211 Hillcrest Dr., Coldwater, Ohio, died on Monday, February 06, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. He was born December 25, 1924 in Versailles, Ohio to the late David & Clara (Schwierking) Fritz. On July 03, 1948 he married Whilma (Magoteaux) in Versailles, Ohio, and she died August 24, 2010. He is survived by a son, Mark & Joyce Fritz of Coldwater, Ohio, 7 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and brothers and sisters, Walter Fritz of Reedsburg, WI, Lloyd & Avesta Fritz of Ansonia, OH, Donald & Donna Fritz of Greenville, OH, Clifford & Frances Fritz of Bradford, OH, Carol Fritz of Piqua, OH, Rita Fritz of Greenville, OH, and David Clarence & Barbara Fritz of Greenville, OH and a sister-in-law, Judy Fritz of Greenville, OH. He is preceded in death by a son, David Fritz, brothers and sisters, Loretta & Alton Millet, Edwin & Fay Fritz, Anna Belle & Gene Brewer and Robert Fritz. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and the Coldwater Eagles. He served in the US Army during World War II and was a memer of the Coldwater V.F.W. and American Legion. John retired from the former New Idea Plant in Coldwater. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Ohio. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater, Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements.

FRITZ, Kirk A. Fritz (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 July 2014) Kirk A. Fritz, age 61, of Perrysburg, passed on Friday, July 4, 2014. He was born on Aug. 12, 1952, to the late Harold Richard and Mary Lou Lybarger Fritz. He married Judith L. Smith on Nov. 2, 1991, and she survives in Perrysburg. Kirk was a department manager for Lowes, a sales associate for Bass Pro Shop and he was also a member of Perrysburg Alliance Church. Through his years, he had been a Boy Scout leader, Little League coach and umpire and had coached summer baseball for Perrysburg High School. His favorite pastimes included riding and racing ATVs, fishing, golfing and boating. Additional survivors include five children, Eric Fritz of North Carolina, Michael (Laura) Fritz of Ohio, Russell (Jenn) Vascik of Ohio, Jennifer (Richard) Hunter of Ohio and Nicole (Jeff) Noe of Germany and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dawn Fritz. A Memorial service will be Saturday at Perrysburg Alliance Church. A private burial of his cremated remains will be at a later date.

FRITZ, Mary Lou Fritz (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 19 January 2009) Mary Lou Fritz, age 79, of Findlay, died Monday Jan. 12, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee. She was born Aug. 1, 1929, in Hardin County, a daughter of Ora and P. Ruth Sperry Lybarger. On Dec. 23, 1951, she married Harold Richard Fritz and he preceded her in death on Sept. 25, 2003. She is survived by a son, Kirk (Judy) Fritz of Perrysburg and four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister and a brother. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dawn Denise Fritz and a brother. No public services or visitation are planned. Burial of cremated remains will be in Buckland Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Bayliff and Son Funeral Home in Cridersville.

FRITZ, Robert J. Fritz (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Robert J. “Bob” Fritz, age 89, of 2304 Kensington Drive, Saint Marys, and a resident of the Saint Marys Living Center, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at the Saint Marys Living Center. He was born March 29, 1924, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the son of Oliver and Minerva (Dresher) Fritz. He married Dorothy L. Jurosic on May 25, 1950, in Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his 2 children: Nancy (Rick) Hornich of Mt. Vernon, OH; David (Susan) Fritz of Saint Marys; by 5 grandchildren: Ashley Bunnell of Columbus, OH; Matthew Bunnell of Jacksonville, FL; Laura (Dustin) Taylor of Saint Marys; Amy (Jon) Crusie of Celina; Kelly Fritz of Saint Marys; and by 2 great-grandchildren: Jacob and Logan Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents and by one sister, Betty Vogel. Bob was a graduate of Blume High School in Wapakoneta. He served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII. He retired from Crown Equipment Corporation, where he was maintenance supervisor. He had also worked at Moran’s Refrigeration in Saint Marys for many years and also owned his own appliance repair business. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting. He was a life member of the NRA. He was a member of American Legion Post 323 and the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys. He was a real handyman who could repair anything. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, January 18, 2014, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial gifts may be given to either the Friends of Holy Rosary School, Grand Lake Hospice or Saint Marys Living Center.

FROESE, Mina M. Froese (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 June 2014) Mina M. Froese, age 96, formerly of Coldwater and a resident of Otterbein-St. Marys, died Saturday, June 28, 2014, at Otterbein-St. Marys. She was born on March 21, 1918, in Long Island, NY. She was the daughter of Arthur and Maria (Belec) Griffin. On March 21, 1943, she married Ralph W. Froese, who preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Robert (Leonore Hildebrandt) Froese of Harrington, ME; her daughter, Eileen (Paul) Froehlich of Ayer, MA; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and her sister, Barbara Hornung, of Floral Park, NY. Preceding her in death were her siblings, Laura Stelz, Gordon Griffin and Bill Griffin. Mrs. Froese was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. She was a homemaker. A Mass of Christian Burial was held today at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. Burial will follow in the St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. The family requests that memorial contributions be directed to Toys for Tots. Arrangements are being handled by the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen.

FRONCZAK, Judith Sue Dearing Fronczak (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 21 May 2014) Judith Sue "Judy" (Dearing) Fronczak, age 71, of Troy, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 19, 2014, at Koester Pavilion in Troy. She was born on May 7, 1943, in Shawnee Township, to the late Theodore Elvin and Mary Catherine (McCune) Dearing. On Dec. 6, 1986, she married Wayne B. Fronczak. He survives. Judy is also survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Terri (Duane) Copeland of Wapakoneta, Stacie (Brian) Burkard of New Bremen and Kristy (Jim) Hummer of Elida, two brothers, William (Avis) Dearing and Robert Dearing, both of Toledo, two sisters, Janet Dearing Cvetanovich of Wapakoneta and Cherry (Joe) Santus of Coshocton, her mother-in-law, Evelyn Fronczak of Columbus, her sister-in-law, Valerie (David Regan) Fronczak of Columbus, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Dearing, one sister, Linda Dearing Marrs, and beloved aunt and uncle Flossie and Guy McDermitt. Judy was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran Church Women's Bible Study Group of Tipp City. She went back to school at the age of 40 and obtained a business degree from Edison Community College in Piqua. Judy retired from Hobart Corp. as an executive secretary. She loved to travel and visited all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C. and the U. S. Virgin Islands with her husband. Judy loved spending time with her family. She was an exceptional wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. Judy was a blessing to all who knew her. Funeral services will be Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, 14 Walnut Street in Tipp City. A graveside service will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Baird Funeral Home of Troy is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 913 S. Patterson Ave., Dayton, OH, 45402.

FRONING, Charles J. Froning (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=19369933_CFroning) Charles J. Froning, age 85, of St. Henry, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 12, 1931, in Coldwater, to the late Charles A. & Erma (Luken) Froning. On April 23, 1955, he married Dolores ‘Lori’ (Muhlenkamp), who survives in St. Henry. He is also survived by five sons, Scott & Nancy Froning of St. Henry, Joe & Denise Froning of Burkettsville, Jim & Nancy Froning of Troy, Brian & Jane Froning of St. Henry, Bruce & Buffy Froning of Coldwater, one daughter, Angie & Larry Kaiser of Versailles, nineteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, siblings, Audrey & Joe Amato and Carole Carr, both of Coldwater and in-laws, Ralph Klenke of St. Henry, Lucy & Don Beckstedt of Celina, Carol & Dale Laux of Celina, Dale Muhlenkamp of California, Roger & Donna Muhlenkamp of Arizona, Ron & Carol Muhlenkamp, Sally Muhlenkamp, Sue Muhlenkamp, Joan Muhlenkamp, all of Coldwater. He was preceded in death by infant twin daughters, Denise and Diane, a sister, Mary Klenke and in-laws, Jean & Ivo Bruns, Robert Muhlenkamp, Dorothy & Lavern Brockman, Richard Muhlenkamp, Mark Muhlenkamp, and Gayle Muhlenkamp. He retired from Wolff’s Tire, Celina and was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry American Legion, Coldwater VFW and Ohio Progressive Sportsman Club. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 24, 2017 at St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry. Burial, with military rites, will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

FRONING, Thomas J. Froning (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421188) Thomas J. Froning, age 95, of Elmwood of New Bremen, formerly of 2nd Street Minster, Ohio died Monday, April 1, 2013 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. He was born January 19, 1918 in Minster, Ohio to the late Bernard & Philomena M. (Droesch) Froning. He married Bernadine F. Poeppelman on January 19, 1946 in Minster. She preceded him in death on February 18, 1993. He is survived by 3 daughters: Kathryn & John Andrews, Warrenton, VA, Elizabeth & Douglas Betz, Bellbrook, Ohio, Sarah & Ken Sommer, Minster, 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 grandchild and brothers & sisters Sylvester & Florence Froning, Cletus & Sophia Froning, Bertilla & Raymond Oliger, Wilbur & Hildegard Froning, Rita & George Daugherty, infant brother Benedict & sister-in-law Loretta Froning. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster where he was a member of the Men's Choir for 68 years. He was a member of the US Army Air Corps as A Tech Sergeant from 1942 until his honorable discharge in 1945. He was also a member of the American Legion, V.F.W. F.O.E. #1391, the Minster Civic Association, T.P.A. & the Cataract Fire Company all of Minster. He was retired from Post Printing, Minster after 38 years of service. Tom enjoyed singing, traveling and refinishing furniture. He also loved his Sunday drives listening to music. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, April 5, 2013 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster has been entrusted with the services. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials may be made to Williams Syndrome Association and St. Augustine Men's Choir.

FROSDICK, Richard A. Frosdick (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Richard A. Frosdick, age 84, of Celina, passed away February 7, 2013 at the St. Marys Living Center in St. Marys, Ohio. He was born May 19, 1928 in Oakfield, NY, the son of Harold & Edith (Andrews) Frosdick. He married Patricia (Sullivan) Lentz on May 24, 1986 and she survives. Also surviving are his 3 children: Susan (Tyagan) Moke-Miller of Bloomington, IN, Kim (Randy) Ross of Chesterfield, MI and Amy Frosdick of Columbus, 3 step-children: James (Sandy) Lentz of Mendon and David Lentz and Joyce (Marc) Zizelman, both of Celina, a step-sister: Linda Fulwider of Tennessee, 11 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and a nephew. He owned and operated the AAA Awning Co. of St. Marys, retiring due to ill health. He had attended Port Clinton, OH High School, the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York and Bethany United Methodist Church in Celina. Richard was a U.S. Navy Veteran, enlisting in 1945 and serving until 1947 in the European Theatre. A life member of American Legion Post #323 and V.F.W. Post #9289 in St. Marys, he had served as the V.F.W. Post Commander, receiving the All-State Team Post Commander Award for 2002-2003. Funeral Services are Sunday, February 17 at W.H. Dick & Sons - Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. Military Rites will be held by St. Marys V.F.W. Post 9289 and American Legion Post 323. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Charity of the Donor's Choice.

FROST, Mary Katherine Frost (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 February 2009) Mary Katherine Frost, age 94, formerly of 1101 Larkspur Lane, Celina, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home in Celina. She was born Aug.15, 1914, a daughter of the late Louis Frank and Anna (Kluba) Sokowoski, in New Philadelphia. On July 15, 1936, she married Raymond Bigler. On Feb. 8, 1964, she married Jack Frost, who died June 9, 1966. She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Joann (Louis) Bauer of Celina, Christine (Charles) Haugh of Brownsville, TX; a son, James Bigler of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; two sisters; a brother; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister and brothers-in-law. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina at a later date. Her remains will be buried at the Calvary Cemetery in New Philadelphia following her Mass of Christian Burial.

FROST, Shirley Roderigues Frost (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 July 2020) Shirley (Roderigues) Frost, age 62, of St. Marys, died Thursday, July 9, at her residence. She was born Jan. 3, 1958 in Acushnet, MA to Antone and Shirley Roderigues. Survivors include: sons David Roderigues of New Bedford, MA, Wayne (Holly) Roderigues of Elida and Rafael Roderigues of Ft. Wayne, IN; daughter, Katrina (Robbie Coffey) Zimmerman of St. Marys; 10 grandchildren: Paige, Zachary, Cailyn, Malichi, Beau, Morgan, Caydence, Brooklynn, Charli and Oliver and sisters Paula (Barry) Cole of East Corinth, ME and Dorothy Gomes of New Bedford, MA. Preceded in death by: parents Antone and Shirley Roderigues and brother Paul Roderigues, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War. She was employed with Lowe's Home Improvement in Wapakoneta for more than 20 years and she considered her co-workers to be family. Her favorite pastimes included watching NASCAR and WWE. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and caring for her beloved dog, "Copper." Rites are scheduled at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road in St. Marys.

FRY, Gale E. Fry (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – June 19, 2012) Gale E. Fry, age 70, of Wapakoneta, died Monday, June 18, 2012, at the Auglaize Acres. He was born on July 9, 1941, the son of Rex and Iola (Cox) Fry, and they preceded him in death. He was married to Betty Fry, and she preceded him in death. He is survived by a sister, Penny (Kelley) McGlinch of New Bremen; 6 stepchildren, Robin (Ralph) Nelms, Bill (Vickie) Coil, John (Sally) Coil, Patti (Alan) Rodabaugh, Jammie (Merita) Roop and Shawn Roop; and a aunt, Joann Stinebaugh of Wapakoneta. A 1957 graduate of Buckland High School, Gale was a piano and organ player with the Mark IV Band, Lima. He was a member of the Musician Union. Services will be Saturday at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial of the cremated remains will follow in the Buckland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Auglaize Acres Activity Fund.

FRY, Harold C. Fry (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Harold C. “Butch” Fry, 88, formerly of 514 Hines Drive, Saint Marys, and a resident of Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community, died Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at Otterbein Saint Marys. He was born February 28, 1921, in Buckland, Ohio, the son of Ralph and Emma (Seitz) Fry. He married Helen Elsea on September 19, 1946; she preceded him in death on February 8, 2000. He is survived by his significant other, Dottie Stahl of Saint Marys; by his children: Arlen “Jake” (Kathy) Fry of Saint Marys; Brenda (Michael) Fishbaugh of Celina; Louis (Sue) Fry of Saint Marys; Martha “Marty” (William) Wisener of Saint Marys; Sandie (James) Wieman of New Bremen; by a daughter-in-law: Sandra S. Fry of Greenville; a son-in-law: Dennis Wenning of Celina; by 16 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and one brother: Norman (Erlene) Fry of Derby, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a daughter, Tana Wenning; a son, Lee Fry; a grandson, Louis Fry; a granddaughter, Shonda Fry; and by two brothers: Robert and Paul Fry. Butch was a 1939 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He was proud of having played basketball for the Saint Marys Roughriders. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during WWII. Butch was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Saint Marys. He enjoyed camping, tinkering and playing bingo. He had formerly lived near West Elementary School in Saint Marys and he always enjoyed watching the kids on the playground at recess time. He was a life member of American Legion Post 323 and VFW Post 9289 in Saint Marys, and the Wapakoneta DAV. He retired from the Saint Marys Foundry, where he had been a foreman. He later worked at Beckett’s Sohio. Funeral rites will be Monday, January 25, 2010, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys.. Burial, with military honors conducted by American Legion Post 323 and VFW Post 9289, will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial donations may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice; the JTDMH Foundation or Otterbein Saint Marys Benevolence Fund. Condolences

FRY, Kathy A. Fry (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 26 November 2014) Kathy A. Fry, age 66, of 454 N. Perry St., St. Marys, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 24, 1948, in Buckland the daughter of Delmar and Frances (Miller) Keysor. She married Arlen "Jake" Fry on Aug. 18, 2001, and he survives at the residence. She is also survived by her son, Michael Link of St. Marys and by two stepchildren including Helen (Brian) Rempe of St. Marys and Fred (Rebekkah) Fry of New Bremen. She was blessed with two grandchildren, Zachary Fry and Logan Rempe, and three step-grandchildren, Adeleine Whitten, Maxwell Whitten and Lucy Whitten. She is also survived by her siblings: Betty (Keith) Ferrand of Buckland; Eileen Schultz of Wapakoneta; Ted Keysor of Spencerville; Susan (Charles) Meier of Wapakoneta; Becky (Matt) Maxson of Wapakoneta and Laura (Mark) Greenbaum of Saint Marys. She was also blessed with numerous nieces and nephews, including Betsy Tucker of Van Wert, with whom she was very close. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Donna Holtzapple, a brother-in-law, Wayne Schultz, and her son, Sam Link. Kathy was a 1966 graduate of the Blume High School in Wapakoneta. She was a registered nurse, and retired from Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys, where she was a critical care nurse in the ICU of the hospital for many years. She loved to travel, do cross-stitch work, read, and attend St. Marys Roughrider sporting events. She will be remembered for her warm, friendly personality and her kindness to others. Funeral rites will be Saturday at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial gifts may be given to either the Cindy Bruns Scholarship or Grand Lake Hospice.

FRY, Lee Fry (Lee was a high school classmate of Elmer at Memorial High in St. Marys, Ohio) 1943-2001 Buried in St. Mary’s Church Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio

FRY, Robert E. Fry (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 26 September 2008) Robert E. Fry, 91, of Wapakoneta, formerly of Buckland, died Thursday Sept. 25, 2008, at Wapakoneta Manor. He was born on Nov.21, 1916, in Duchouquet Township, Auglaize County, a son of Alpheus and Gladys (Ryan) Fry, who preceded him in death. On June 20, 1940, he married Virginia Cook, and she survives. He is also survived by three sons, Robert E. (Carla) Fry Jr of Louisville, KY, David W. (Donna) Fry of Ypsilanti, MI, Mark D. Fry of Wapakoneta; six grandchildren; and a great-grandson. He was also preceded in death by three sisters. A U.S. Navy veteran, Bob served during World War II. Funeral services will be Saturday, at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at the Buckland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

FRY, Vera I. Fry (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 22 May 2010) Vera I. Fry, age 87, of Buckland, died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, May 20, 2010, at Cridersville Healthcare Center. She was born Oct.14, 1922, in Kossuth, the daughter of Sherman and Ruth (Leffel) Richardson, who preceded her in death. On June 8, 1947, at Buckland Christian Church, she married Herbert E. Fry, who preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 1981. She is survived by two sons, Michael (Karen) Fry, of Wapakoneta, Larry (Livia) Fry, of Novelty; four grandchildren; a great granddaughter and three sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be Sunday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Buckland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the St. Rita's Hospice.

FRY, Virginia V. Fry (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – June 4, 2012) Virginia V. Fry, age 93, of Wapakoneta, died Friday, June 1, 2012, at the Wapakoneta Manor. She was born on Dec. 3, 1918, in Logan Township, Auglaize County, the daughter of William and Blanche (McCord) Cook, and they preceded her in death. On June 20, 1940, she married Robert E. Fry, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 25, 2008. She is survived by 3 sons, Robert E. (Carla) Fry Jr. of Columbus, David W. (Donna) Fry of Ypsilanti, MI, and Mark D. Fry of Wapakoneta; 6 grandchildren, Bryan (fiancee Amanda Jacobs) Fry of Columbus, Bradley (Janine) Fry of Essen, Germany, Alyssa Fry of Columbus, Jennifer Fry of Scottsdale, AZ, Lori Fry of San Diego, CA, and Justin Fry of Wapakoneta; 2 great-grandchildren, Lukas Fry and Austin Fry of Essen, Germany; and 1 brother, Kenneth Cook of Lima. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Doris Brookhart, Norma Doering, Donna Place and Mary Helen Cook. A homemaker, Virginia was a member of the Buckland United Church of Christ, where she enjoyed participating in the CCC Sunday school class and serving as the Sunday school pianist. She was a 1936 graduate of Buckland High School and enjoyed doing hand work, traveling and being with her family. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Buckland Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Buckland U.C.C. or to the American Lung Association.

FRYER, Linda L. Fryer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 April 2008) Linda L. Fryer, age 65, of rural Spencerville, died the morning of Wednesday, April 9, 2008 following a sudden illness. She was born Nov. 1, 1941, south of Wapakoneta, a daughter of Fred Vernon and Leona (Croft) Binkley, and they preceded her in death. On May 4, 1968, she married Richard E. 'Dick' Fryer, and he survives. She is also survived by 2 stepchildren, Teresa (Carl) Wienken, Richard Bradley (Shana) Fryer, both of Venedocia; 2 daughters, Kersten (James) Archer of Spencerville, Katrena (Adam) Archer of Van Wert; 5 grandchildren; 1 brother; 2 sisters; and 2 sisters-in-law. She was also preceded in death by four brothers. Funeral services will be Monday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will be at a later date in the Spencerville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made be made to the American Heart Association.

FRYSINGER, Sarah Maxine Frysinger (Abstracted from the Lima News - Oct 2, 1993) Sarah Maxine Frysinger, age 77, died Oct. 1, 1993, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home. She was born Sept. 26, 1916, in Wapakoneta, to Charles and Mildred (Wieler) Kinse. On July 29, 1939, she married Donald O. Frysinger, who survives. Mrs. Frysinger was a homemaker. She was a member of High Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Donald of Lima; a sister Mary Detty of Buckland; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services will be Monday at the Wayne Street Chapel of Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Home. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Lima.

FUELLING, Twylla N. Fuelling (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 26 October 2009) Twylla N. Fuelling, age 91, of St. Johns died October 26, 2009 at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born on July 26, 1918 to William P. and Helen M. (Burke) Sheely in Lima. On July 2, 1938 she married Clarence A. Fuelling who died May 30, 1985. Ms. Fuelling is survived by a daughter Connie (Jerald) Knotts of Wapakoneta; two granddaughters Melia (Jason) Richards of Charleston SC; and Tracy (Walter) Brewer of West End, NC; one step great granddaughter Madeline Ann Richards, Charleston SC; one sister Marge (Robert) Brandt of Wapakoneta; two sisters-in-law Rachel Sheely of Houston, TX and Mary Sheely of St. Johns; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters Lily Phillips and Earleen Wells; and two brothers Paul and Richard Sheely. Ms. Fuelling graduated from Lima South High School in 1936. She worked at Kreseges for five years and then went to work for Westinghouse as a winder, retiring after 30 years of service. She was also a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services 615 N. Dixie Hwy. Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima. Memorial contribution may be directed to the Wapakoneta Manor Activities Fund, St. Johns United Methodist Church, or to St. Johns Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department.

FUERST, Jeffrey A. Fuerst (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 27 September 2010) Jeffrey A. Fuerst, age 51, of Wapakoneta, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 23, 1958, in Lima, the son of Glen L. and Carol (Burgoon) Fuerst. His mother survives in Wapakoneta, and his father preceded him in death. Also surviving are two sons, Brian J. Fuerst of Wapakoneta and Alex L. Fuerst of Hilliard; a sister, Kelly Ann (Tracey) Walker of Gordon; and two nephews, Garrett Glen and Brett Lee Walker. Jeff was a telephone contractor for 32 years, 27 of which was with the Telephone Service Co. in Wapakoneta. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #691 in Wapakoneta. He had coached tee ball to pony league baseball in Buckland for six years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and watching OSU sports and the Cincinnati Reds. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home on State Route 501 in Wapakoneta. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Rita's Hospice or the charity of the donor's choice.

FUERST, Richard Fuerst (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 15 May 2009) Richard "Dick" Fuerst, age 54, 460 N. Main St., Minster, died Thursday, May 14, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center. He was born March 15, 1955, in Lima, a son of Norbert and Betty J. (Klaus) Fuerst. On April 29, 1975, he married Carol (Wendeln) Fuerst of Minster. He is survived by his children, Shannon (Aaron) Egbert of Fort Wayne, IN, Matthew Fuerst of Minster; three brothers; three sisters; his father and mother-in-law, Joseph and Marie Wendeln of Minster. He was preceded in death by a brother and an infant sister. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the St. Augustine Cemetery in Minster. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is handling the arrangements.

FUERST, Tony A. Fuerst (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 January 2019) Tony A. Fuerst, age 74, of Lima passed away Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018 at his residence. He was born Dec. 12, 1944 in Buckland to the late Leo J. and Margarite Andrews Fuerst. Tony was a contractor for telephone companies for 40 years. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and was a sports fan. Survivors include two sons Dusty (Kristal) Fuerst of St. Marys and Shawn (Shannon) Fuerst of Bellefontaine; five grandchildren Justin (Ashley), Harley, Krista, Josh and Maddi Fuerst; five great-grandchildren; sisters Lana Fuerst and Jeanne-Ann Adams both of Lima and a sister-in-law Carol Fuerst of Wapak. He was preceded in death by a son Anthony Fuerst; grandson Jamie Fuerst; brothers Glenn and Joe Fuerst and sister Janet Aldridge. A memorial service will be held at a later date and memorial contributions may be given to Deb's Dogs.

FUJIMOTO, Sachiko Fujimoto (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 4 December 2012) In loving memory of Sachiko Fujimoto of Tokyo, Japan, who passed away at her home after a long illness due to pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her husband, Kenji Fujimoto, and daughter, Akari Fujimoto, both in Tokyo. Her illness was detected shortly after her last trip to visit friends in St. Marys four years ago. The Fujimoto family lived in St. Marys from 1988 through 1994. Kenji was President of Mecha Tech System Corp., a division of Orii Corp., and they chose St. Marys as their first location for a sales and service operation in the United States. After Kenji's return to Japan, the local office was moved closer to the Cincinnati Airport, where they remain today. Although a very small company, they were very supportive of the community, having started the Mecha Tech System Corp. Youth Exchange Fund through the Community Foundation. Sachiko and Kenji were very active with international activities in the community and surrounding area, including opening their home to many people to enjoy Japanese culture, assisting with programs at the library and in the local schools, and assisting with the people to people exchanges with Japan. Being one of the first pioneer Japanese families who came with the three new industries in 1988, she was very instrumental in enriching the existing Sister City relationship and brought American and Japanese people together to learn more about one another's culture. She was named Woman of the Year by the St. Marys Sister Cities Organization. Some of her community involvement included: Japanese language classes, worked with Japanese ladies on an origami project that won honors at the Auglaize County Fair, helped youth interested in traveling to Japan with learning Japanese language and prepared Japanese food for them, opened her home for Girls Day presentations invited many people in to learn about this celebration, assisted with the reception for Keidanren CBCC from Japan which included the brother-in-law of the Emporer at that time, left small gifts on friends door steps, visited people in nursing homes, organized Japanese girls to perform Japanese dance for presentation to the public, furthered the friendship between St. Marys people and the people of Hokudan-cho (now Awaji City) by being directly involved in regular activities and assisted with all visits from Japan, assisted with the establishment of Sister City relations between Celina and Van Wert and their sister cities on Awaji Island, went into the local classrooms and the local library to share Japanese culture with the community. She was always anxious to hear the stories of the youth who traveled to Japan to learn their impression of their first visit. She loved international travel. She and her family traveled to many countries. In the most recent years they organized many tours to Czech. She never saw a stranger and used her warm and friendly way to learn more about other people. Sachiko's "American parents" were William and Jane Stewart; and, Allen and Kathe' Sandkuhl. Her American sister was Frances Pyles and her family, husband Lee and children Michael Wehnes and family and Chris Miley and family. Sachiko touched the lives of many people during her stay in St. Marys. Some of her other dear friends included Barry and Shirley Kemp, Terry Hesson, Bernadine Potbury, Mike and Miriam Lynch, Mary Ann and Kim Klopfleisch, Pam and Dean Hobler, Rees and Deb McKee, Phyllis Henderson, Ken and Kim Strickland, Randy and Sandy Henkener, Ruth Ann and John Woesner, Mary Alice and Mick McDermitt, Frances and Nick Van Schoyck, Jim Seifring, Dale Grimes Jr., Dale and Evelyn Grimes Sr., Dan and Sue Hosek, Doris Lawler, Stan and Nan Davis, Larry and Ronda Shelby, Mary Alice and Doug Brookhart and family, Dave and Jean Woodyard, Linda Burkholder and family, Jim Elking, Sue Nuss, Joni Ahlers, Chuck and Theresa Rowen and other teachers at West Elementary School, Jim and Pam Harris, Chuck Gregorovich and family, William and Eva Sell, Kraig and Chris Noble, Jackie Paulus and family, Larry and Sue Sullivan, Rachael, and family, Mary Jo and Dave Stilwell, Linda Koons, Bill and Paula Drummond, Deb and Jim Geis, Karen and Steve Hunter and many others too numerous to list. Kenji Fujimoto and friends are planning a memorial service for Sachiko in April 2013, in St. Marys. Those who would like to be notified of the service and celebration of her life, can send an email to [email protected] with their name, address, email, etc. The family has requested that no condolences or flowers be sent to Japan. Instead, her American sister has asked that these friends start writing their remembrances of Sachiko in the form of a letter to the Fujimoto family. These will be put together in a book to be presented to the family at the memorial service. Please email your letter to [email protected] or mail to PO Box 337, Waynesfield, OH 45896. A memorial fund has been established in Sachiko's name through the St. Marys Community Foundation. Memorial contributions may be made payable to the St. Marys Community Foundation in Memory of Sachiko Fujimoto and mailed to The Community Foundation, 206 E. Spring St., St. Marys, OH, 45885.

FULLEN, Ron Fullen (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 28 July 2020) Ron Fullen, age 76, of Wapakoneta passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at the Wapakoneta Manor following a battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born on January 24, 1944 in Shadeville, OH to Marvin & Ruth (Harris) Fullen who preceded him in death. On March 6, 1993 he married Tami Mertz and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include their 4 children Lisa Frasure, Cathy Fullen, John Oliff, Kristi Oliff; 7 grandchildren Stephen, Brittney, Madison, Mitchel, Courtney, Christian, Annabelle; 3 brothers Marvin (Carolyn) Fullen, Mike (Carol) Fullen, Kevin (Eula) Fullen and a sister Melanie (Jeff) Julien. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter Caitlin Horlocker, a brother Larry Fullen and a sister Millie George. Ron retired from Koneta Rubber and was a member of the Eagles #691. He enjoyed mowing, fishing, sitting on his front porch and spending time with his family. He will be remembered for his infectious smile, his laughable humor and his quick wit. A Celebration of Life will be at Salem United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family strongly urges that memorial contributions be directed to Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd. SW, Lilburn, GA 30047. The Fullen family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services to handle the arrangements.

FULLENKAMP, Edna M. Fullenkamp (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/edna-fullenkamp) Edna M. Fullenkamp age 97 of Botkins, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney. She was born January 12, 1923 in St. Patrick to the late William B. & Josephine (Albers) Eilerman. She married Urban J. Fullenkamp on September 11, 1946 at St. Patrick Church, St. Patrick. He preceded her in death on July 29, 1991. She is survived by children: Donna & John Kissinger, Versailles, Ken & Eileen Fullenkamp, Seven Hills, Gary Fullenkamp, Sidney, Mike Fullenkamp, Botkins Mark & Brenda Fullenkamp, Botkins, 11 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, sisters: Sr. Marge Eilerman, Booneville, KY, Leona Speck, West Milton, brother Ralph Eilerman, New Bremen, brother-in-law Donald Schwartz, Botkins. She was preceded in death by granddaughter Ann Marie, brothers & sisters: Wilma & Victor Drees, Cletus & Dolores Eilerman, Norbert & Rita Eilerman, Rita & Dick Brunswick, Mary Schwartz and Dolores & Harold Goettemoeller. Edna was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins, the Ladies Altar Rosary Sodality, and the Knights of St. John. She was a member of several card groups playing Euchre, Sheep Head and Shanghai. Edna also sold West Bend Cookware & China. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Church, Botkins. Burial will follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Anna Rescue Squad.

FULLENKAMP, Grace Elizabeth Fullenkamp (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 2 May 2008) Grace Elizabeth Fullenkamp was born at 12:07 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at the Toledo Hospital, Toledo, and died 18 minutes later at 12:25 a.m. in the arms of her parents, Alan and Stephanie (Hartwig) Fullenkamp of Perrysburg. Her brother, Nicholas along with her grandparents, Steve and Betty Heitkamp of Minster, and Steve and Diana Hartwig of New Bremen, joined them at the hospital to celebrate Grace's birth. Also surviving are Grace's great-grandparents, Ruth Heitkamp of Minster, Rita Elking and Duane and Alice Hartwig all of New Bremen, and a number of uncles, aunts and cousins. The family will celebrate Grace's life with a private service at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen with burial following at the St. Francis Cemetery, Cranberry Prairie, next to her grandfather, Kenneth Fullenkamp.

FULLENKAMP, Irene A. Fullenkamp (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1485342) Irene A. Fullenkamp, age 88, of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Celina Manor. She was born February 4, 1926 in Wendelin, to the late Henry & Odelia (Roeckner) Heuing. On May 28, 1949, she married Alfred ‘Red’ Fullenkamp, and he died October 16, 1978. She is survived by five children, Paul & Candi Fullenkamp of Kettering, Jean & Hubert Homan of Coldwater, Mark & Kathy Fullenkamp of St. Henry, Kevin & Shirley Fullenkamp of St. Henry and Ruth & Ed Hackworth of Dublin, eleven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a sister Betty Heuing of St. Henry and a sister-in-law Mildred & Jerry Vanderhorst of St. Marys. She is preceded in death by a sister Viola & Ed Lefeld and in laws Fr. Leonard Fullenkamp C.PP.S., Ray & Rita Fullenkamp, Irene & Ralph Hartkemeyer, Louis Fullenkamp and his first wife Bernadette and his second wife Zita, Rose Alma & Bill Lammers, Tiny & Ruby Fullenkamp and Mary Agnes & Ed Fiely. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, Rosary Altar Sodality, Precious Blood Companions and NAIM OF THE NORTH. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, card playing, dancing and socializing with friends and neighbors, Irene was an avid gardener, specializing in roses. She was a homemaker and graduated salutatorian of the Ft. Recovery class of 1944. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at St. Henry Church. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements.

FULLENKAMP, Othmar J. Fullenkamp (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2121112) Othmar J. Fullenkamp, age 89, of Maria Stein passed away July 12, 2018 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. He was born in Maria Stein OH on April 16, 1929 to the late Bernard & Rosa (Streaker) Fullenkamp. On October 1, 1953 he married Mary Vanderhorst in St. Augustine Church, Minster, Ohio and she survives in Maria Stein. He is also survived by his children: Susan Skorupski, Orient, OH, Dan & Beck Fullenkamp, Maria Stein, OH, Linda & John Bergman, Reynoldsburg, OH, Jane & Gary Guggenbiller, Baltimore, OH, grandchildren: Michael, Nicholas, Dave & Amy, Julie & Scott, Brian, Andrea, great grandchildren Isabella, Lilliana, Benjamin, Vivian, Makaylee, sister, Martha Lee, Lincoln, NE, in-laws Edna Fullenkamp, Botkins, Martha Fullenkamp, Dayton, Mary Fullenkamp, Russia. He was preceded in death by son-in-law Jerome Skorupski, great grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jacob, brothers & sisters: Jerome & Alma, Urban, Juanita & Linus Seger, Josephine & Eugene Dirksen, Norma & Leland Mesmer, Lester and Henry, brother-in-law Robert Lee. Othmar was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein, Ohio, Men’s Sodality and an usher for the church. He was a 1947 graduate of St. John High School, Army Veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Maria Stein American Legion. He was a lifelong farmer, Holstein breeder, a member of the Holstein Association and a 25 year board member of the Mercer Soil & Water Conservation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 16, 2018 at St. John Church, Maria Stein. Burial with full military honors at St. John Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Briarwood Village Activity Fund and EWTN.

FULLENKAMP, Ray A. Fullenkamp (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 4 June 2020) Ray A. Fullenkamp, age 64, of Botkins, passed away at 10:58 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Wilson Memorial Hospital. He was born on September 2, 1955 in Sidney, OH to Dale & Shirley (Steinke) Fullenkamp. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Botkins. On August 2, 1975 he married Carla Ludwig and she survives in Botkins. Survivors include their 4 children; Chad (Tiffany) Fullenkamp of Wapakoneta, Tonia (R.J.) Paul of Botkins, Ashley (Tony) Schmiesing of Minster, Brittany (Joseph) Baker of Galion, 10 grandchildren Kelsey, Kortney, Kenzey Fullenkamp, Brynnan, Remi, Paisley Paul, Madilyn, Landon, Harper Schmiesing and expecting in August Lucia Baker; 4 siblings Sherri (Mark) Gross, Darla (Tim) Dietz, Jed Fullenkamp, Lynn (Jeremy) Pleiman; a mother-in-law JoAnn Ludwig; a brother-in-law and 3 sisters-in-law Darla (Tom) Kreitzer, Pamela (Barry) Braun, Christina (David) Case, Dale Ludwig and numerous nieces and nephews. Ray was preceded in death by his father-in-law Elton Ludwig. Ray was a 1974 graduate of Botkins High School. He retired from truck driving in 2019. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Botkins. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing but most of all he loved being with his family and grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Church, Botkins. Burial will be at the church cemetery. Arrangements by Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Botkins Athletic Boosters.

FULLENKAMP, Wilfred H. Fullenkamp (Abstracted from Obituary | Wilfred Fullenkamp | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Wilfred H. Fullenkamp, age 79, of 3284 St Rt 219, Coldwater OH, died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH. He was born November 19, 1931 in Dayton OH to Anthony and Mathilda (Lechner) Fullenkamp. On September 3, 1955 he married Lillian (Wenning) in Coldwater, Ohio and she survives in Coldwater. Wilfred is survived by his wife of 55 years, two children Brenda Fullenkamp of Cincinnati, OH and Nick Fullenkamp of Dayton, OH, a sister Jeanette Gilliand of Coldwater, OH, two brothers-in-law Ray & Mary Wenning of Coldwater, OH and Cletus Wenning of Coldwater, OH, three sisters-in-law Vera Bruns of Winter Haven, FL, Irene Bender of St. Henry, OH and Mary Catherine Fullenkamp of Coldwater, OH. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Robert Anthony Fullenkamp and Robert Gerald Fullenkamp, a sister, Delores & Clayton Sanders, three brothers-in-law Darlene Gilliand, Wilfred Bruns and Ed Bender and two sisters-in-law Dorothy & Albert Knapke, Rosemary Wenning. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Ohio, Men's holy name of the church, Coldwater Knights of Columbus Council 1991. Willie served as a Sargent in the US Army during the Korean War and was a lifetime member of Coldwater American Legion Post #470. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial with Military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater, Ohio. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater. Memorial may be directed to Midwest Ohio Dialysis Center.

FULLMER, Anne Elizabeth Fullmer (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/anne-fullmer) Anne Elizabeth Fullmer, age 38 of Portland, IN, died on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland. She was born October 8, 1981 in Coldwater. On July 21, 2017 she married Nick Fullmer and he survives in Portland. Also surviving are her children MaKenna, Michael, Mason & Chloe; parents, Ralph & Jane (Gast) Schwieterman of Coldwater; brothers, Greg Schwieterman of Salamonia, IN and Nathan & Robyn Schwieterman of Minster; grandmother Mark & Joan (Gast) Wenning of St. Henry; father-in-law Michael & Karen Fullmer of Maine; mother-in-law Judy & Wayne Perryman of Virginia and brother-in-law, Robert & Miriam Fullmer of Massachusetts. She is preceded in death by grandparents Robert Gast and Matt Sr. & Coletta Schwieterman. Anne was a graduate of Coldwater High School and Sullivan University in Louisville. She worked at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Anne enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and going to family gatherings. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater. Due to Covid-19 concerns please limit physical contact with the family, wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Memorials may be made to Ehler-Danlos Society (https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/giving/).

FUSON, Trinity E. Fuson (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 2 May 2016) Trinity E. Fuson, age 2, of Celina, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Port Orange, FL, due to the result of a tragic accident. She was born on Feb. 17, 2014, in Lima, to Derrin A. Fuson and Brooke Roberts, both survive in Celina. Other survivors include 2 brothers Brycen Roberts and Waylon Fuson both of Celina; 3 sisters Madison Soper of Decatur, IN, Piper Fuson and Macy Fuson both of St. Marys; her grandparents Becky Fuson of Celina, Sherri (Jack) Grant of St. Marys, and Dan (Tabby) Roberts of Port Orange, FL; her great-grandparents Chalmer (Pat) Kuhn of Florida, Lonnie (Gloria) Fuson of Kentucky, Ed (Hazel) Grant of St. Marys, and numerous, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by a grandfather John Fuson and great-grandparents, Bud (Sherry) Goins, and John (Mary Ann) Roberts. Trinity attended St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina. She lived her life like any other 2 year old, she was always on the go, loved driving daddy's truck, loved dancing to music, being beautiful and loved playing with her siblings. During her two short years on Earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by her family and friends. Funeral services are pending at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Contributions can be made to family to help pay for funeral expenses, in care of Cisco Funeral Home.

FULLENKAMP, Wilford H. Fullenkamp (Abtracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420794) Wilfred H. Fullenkamp, age 79, of 3284 St Rt 219, Coldwater OH, died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. He was born November 19, 1931 in Dayton OH to Anthony and Mathilda (Lechner) Fullenkamp. On September 3, 1955 he married Lillian (Wenning) in Coldwater, Ohio and she survives in Coldwater. Wilfred is survived by his wife of 55 years, two children Brenda Fullenkamp of Cincinnati, Ohio and Nick Fullenkamp of Dayton, Ohio, a sister Jeanette Gilliand of Coldwater, Ohio, two brothers-in-law Ray & Mary Wenning of Coldwater, Ohio and Cletus Wenning of Coldwater, Ohio, three sisters-in-law Vera Bruns of Winter Haven, FL, Irene Bender of St. Henry, Ohio and Mary Catherine Fullenkamp of Coldwater, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Robert Anthony Fullenkamp and Robert Gerald Fullenkamp, a sister, Delores & Clayton Sanders, three brothers-in-law Darlene Gilliand, Wilfred Bruns and Ed Bender and two sisters-in-law Dorothy & Albert Knapke, Rosemary Wenning. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Ohio, Men's holy name of the church, Coldwater Knights of Columbus Council 1991. Willie served as a Sargent in the US Army during the Korean War and was a lifetime member of Coldwater American Legion Post #470. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, May 02, 2011 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Ohio. Burial with Military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial may be directed to Midwest Ohio Dialysis Center.

FYOCK, Doloris A. Fyock (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 May 2015) Doloris A. Fyock, age 79, of New Bremen and formerly of Galion, died on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. She had been seriously ill for the past six months. Doloris was born in Templeton, PA, on July 23, 1935, to the late Edward and Mary (McCoy) Aharrah. She married Howard D. Fyock on June 18, 1954, and he preceded her in death on July 20, 2004. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Galion. Doloris' family was her life. She was fondly known as "Geefaw" to her great-grandchildren. She is survived by her 2 sons, Jeffrey (Christine) Fyock of New Bremen and Gary (Yvonne) Fyock of Galion; her 3 grandchildren, Jessica (Jason) Lozier, Molly (Collin) Rush, and Daniel Fyock; 1 step-grandson, Brett Young; 5 great- grandchildren, Madison, Mara and Joel Lozier, and Charlie and Sophie Rush; 2 step-great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Neil (Mary) Aharrah of Caldwell, NJ, and 1 sister, Kathy Main of Etters, PA. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Emily Ann Fyock; and her sister Virginia Rupp. Funeral services will be Saturday at Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, Galion. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Galion. Memorial contributions may be made to the State of the Heart Hospice.