KABLE, Brenden James Kable (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 9 April 2010) Brenden James Kable, was stillborn at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at the Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert. His parents were Bobbie J. Eisenhut and Steve L. Kable both of Celina. He is also survived by his paternal grandmother, Linda Kable of Celina, maternal grandparents, Robin Studer of Rockford, Stanley and Melody Eisenhut of Celina; a brother, Austin Kable of Celina; a sister, Typhanie Wycuff of Celina. The family will have private services Saturday at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home Celina. Burial will follow in Swamp College Cemetery in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul's United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

KABLE, Donald Lee Kable (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 16 January 2018) Donald Lee Kable, age 90, of Celina, passed away Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born Nov. 22, 1927, in Celina to the late Lawrence Edgar and Melissa Freda (Mesarvey) Kable. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Velone (Houts) Kable; by his daughter and son-in-law, Tess Hawk of Terrace Park; by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey Kable of Galion; by two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter and by a brother and sister-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother. He served in the U.S. Army. Funeral services will be Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, Celina. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery, Celina. Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, Maine.

KABLE, Grace L. Kable (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 July 2009) Grace L. Kable, age 90, formerly of 613 Kingswood Drive in Celina, died Monday, July 27, 2009, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home in Celina. She was born March 8, 1919, to the late Charley H. and Sara Jane (Hole) McCain in Coldwater. On March 25, 1939, she married Robert Charles Kable, who preceded her in death Sept. 14, 2005. She is survived by her son and daughter-in- law, John (Deb) Kable of St. Marys; daughters and sons-in-law, Valerie (Randy) Muether of Celina; Mary (Kip) Wright of Celina, Christina (Lou) Lobo of Escondido, CA; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a step-great- grandchild; a sister and a sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by her sons, Robert Lee (Sonny) Kable, Dennis S. (Butch) Kable; five brothers and two sisters. 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 Cancer Association of Mercer County or the Alzheimer's Association.

KABLE, John S. Kable (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 12 August 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) John S. Kable, age 62, of St. Marys, OH died Wednesday August 12, 2020 at The OSU Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He was born October 10, 1957 in Celina, OH to Robert C. and Grace L. (McCain) Kable. On May 12, 1979 he married Debra J. Rupard, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Jessica (Marty Bowman) Hertenstein of St. Marys, OH; a son, Jake (Mindy) Kable of St. Marys, OH; 4 grandchildren: Maddox Hertenstein, Ella Kable, Ali Kable, Ty Kable; 2 sisters, Valerie Muether of Celina, OH; Christina (Lou) Lobo of Austin, TX; and father-in-law Gene Rupard of St. Marys. Preceded in death by: parents Robert and Grace Kable; granddaughter Kennedy Schreiber; brother Robert Kable; brother Dennis Kable; and mother-in-law Juanona Rupard. He was a graduate of Celina Senior High School (Class of 1976). He retired from Reynolds & Reynolds Corp. in Celina, where he was a collator operator. John cherished his memories of being raised on a farm west of Celina, where he learned the value of hard work and an appreciation for nature. He was a member of Eagles Lodge Aerie # 767 in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included taking meticulous care of his yard and flower beds, hunting and listening to music. More than anything else, he enjoyed spending time with his wife of 41 years and activities with their family. Rites are scheduled to be at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton, OH. Please note that attendees to the visitation and funeral should follow COVID-19 restrictions, including masks and social-distancing.

KABLE, Linda C. Kable (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421019) Linda C. Kable, age 63, of 250 Touvelle St. in Celina, passed away Saturday Jan. 1, 2011 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was born on May 27, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Harold & Jeanne (Clements) Dailey. On March 3, 1965 she married Dennis S. “Butch” Kable, who died July 30, 2004. Survivors include her sons Scott Kable of Celina, Steve & Bobbie Kable of Celina, three grandchildren Austin Kable, Brittney Westgerdes, Mylinda Miller, one great grandchild Gaven Westgerdes, brother Dan & Tammy Dailey of Celina, sister Lana Dailey of Celina and several nieces & nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her grandson Brenden Kable. Linda was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. She enjoyed her family and playing bingo. Funeral services will be Thursday Jan 6, 2011 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 Central Ohio Diabetes Association 1100 Dennison Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43201.

KABLE, Steven Lee Kable (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420917) Steven Lee Kable, age 37, of Celina, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Mercer County Community Hospital Coldwater, Ohio. He was born on June 26, 1975 in Celina, Ohio to the late Dennis and Linda (Dailey) Kable. Survivors include his Fiancé Bobbie Eisenhut of Celina, sons Austin Kable and Jayden Kable both of Celina, brother Scott Kable of Celina, aunts and uncles Dan & Tammy Dailey of Celina, Lana Dailey of Celina, Mary & Kip Wright of Celina, Valerie & Randy Muether of Celina, John & Deb Kable of St. Marys, Chris Kable of California. He was preceded in death by his infant son Brenden Kable. Steve graduated from Celina High School in 1993 and was employed at Graveyard II Auto Parts. Private Family services will be held on Wednesday at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kable Family.

KACHELRIES, Marjorie Ann Kachelries (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 19, 2015) Marjorie Ann Kachelries, age 80, of Wapakoneta, died Friday, Jan. 16, 2015, at the Lima Memorial Health System, under the care of Putnam County Hospice. She was born on June 30, 1934, in Batavia, the daughter of Harry and Nellie (Grant) Burkard, Sr., who preceded her in death. On Sept. 6, 1953, she married Donald H. Kachelries, and he survives. Survivors include her 3 children David (fiancée – Mardana) Kachelries, of Wapakoneta; Joyce Ann Kachelries, of Mason; Michael (Lisa) Kachelries, of Greensburg, IN; a daughter-in-law, Alice Kachelries, of Knoxville, TN; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 brother. She was preceded in death by a son, Steven J. Kachelries, a daughter, Kary Kachelries, and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Greater Findlay Emmaus Community or Salem United Methodist Church.

KAH, Alan F. Kah (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 12 July 2011) Alan F. “Fritz” Kah, age 84, of Wapakoneta died July 12, 2011 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born March 25, 1927 in Wapakoneta to Adrian C. and Ethel (Pfenning) Kah who preceded him death. On October 7, 1950 he married H. Yvonne Littman who survives in Wapakoneta. He is also survived by three children; Steven (Mary) Kah, Ellen (Ken) Nord, and Eric (Pam) Kah, two granddaughters Jenny Gutierrez and Linda (John) Meyer and two sisters Marcia Hays and Kathryn Dunnavant. Mr. Kah was a 1945 graduate of Blume High School. He served a short time in the U.S. Army at the end of WWII. He was a lifelong farmer and member of St. Paul U.C.C. in Wapakoneta. He was also a member of the Moulton Gun Club. He enjoyed antique tractors and especially enjoyed genealogy. Funeral services are scheduled to be Saturday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. A private family burial will follow the service at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize County Crippled Children and Adults or to the donor’s choice.

KAH, Yvonne Kah (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio 5 January 2016) Yvonne Kah, age 86, of Wapakoneta died Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at The Gardens of Wapakoneta. She was born on August 23, 1929 in Darke County to L. Bernard and Mary Helen (Hardman) Littman. Yvonne attended Versailles High School. She graduated as an RN from The Miami Valley Hospital School of Nursing on September 9, 1950. On October 7 of that year she married Alan Frederick "Fritz" Kah. Fritz and Yvonne were married just three months shy of their 61st wedding anniversary. After being married, Yvonne and Fritz settled down in Wapakoneta. She began her 44-year nursing career at St. Mary's Hospital (Joint Township District Memorial Hospital) and retired from St. Rita's Medical Center. Three children, Steven A. (Mary) Kah of Grayslake, IL, Ellen Y. Kah of Perrysburg, OH, and Eric A. (Pam) Kah, Wapakoneta, OH were privileged to call her Mom. Sadly, we lost Eric on May 5, 2015. Fritz passed away on July 12, 2011. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Other survivors include her aunt, Ruth (Hardman) Worley of Bellefontaine, OH; sister, Dottie (Richard) Marlin of N. Miami Beach FL; Steven's daughter, Linda (John) Meyer and their son Mason Alan Meyer of Crystal Lake, IL; and Pam's daughter, Jenny Gutierrez and her two sons, Anthony and Alex of Bowling Green, OH. Pam now resides in Perrysburg, OH. Yvonne and Fritz were long-time members of St. Paul U.C.C., Wapakoneta. Per Yvonne's wishes, there will be no visitation at this time. Family services will be held at a later date with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services to handle the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Paul U.C.C. Wapakoneta, St. Rita's Hospice, the activity fund at The Gardens of Wapakoneta, or to a fund of the donor's choice.

KAHLER, Marilyn J. Kahler (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 5 December 2016) Marilyn J. Kahler, age 78, of Mendon, passed away in the Emergency Department at Van Wert County Hospital, on Monday, December 5th. Arrangements are pending.

KAHLIG, Helen B. Kahlig (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421057) Helen B. Kahlig, age 88, formerly of Coldwater, died on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Community Hospital, Coldwater. She was born May 9, 1925 in St. Rose, to the late Lawrence & Mary (Heitkamp) Everman. On October 17, 1945 she married Norbert A. Kahlig and he passed away, September 16, 1995. She is survived by three children, Janice (Ken) Speck of St. Henry, Phyllis (Jim) Bodiker of Montezuma and Jerry Kahlig of Montezuma, a son-in-law Jerry Bertke of Ft. Recovery, 9 grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and a sister Dolores Stouder of Beavercreek. She is preceded in death by daughters Patricia Bertke, Karen & Sharon Kahlig, a sister Viola (Bill) Wuebker, and two brothers Norbert & Ronald Everman. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater and the ladies sodality at St. Peter Church, Ft. Recovery. She retired from housekeeping at Briarwood. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 3, 2014 at St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater has been entrusted with the services.

KAHLIG, Dorothy Kahlig (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 21 September 2009) Dorothy Kahlig, age 82, 5065 Gause Road, Coldwater, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. She was born Nov. 1, 1926, in New Bremen, a daughter of Adam and Josephine (Schulze) Schwartz and they preceded her in death. On June 18, 1949, at Holy Redeemer in New Bremen, she married Ralph Kahlig and he preceded her in death May 9, 1999. She is survived by 8 sons, Ken (Betty) Kahlig of Celina, Steve (Diane) Kahlig of Coldwater, Virgil Kahlig of Portland, Marilyn and the late Frank Kahlig of Coldwater, Dale (Carla) Kahlig of Coldwater, Dan (Shelia) Kahlig of Coldwater, Leonard (Gayle) Kahlig of Coldwater, Eric (Teresa) Kahlig of Columbus; 4 daughters, Linda Darr of Prescott, AZ, Jane (Jack) Byer of Coldwater, Diane (Chip) Otten of Coldwater, Carol (Ken) Schmitmeyer of Chickasaw; 1 brother; 3 brothers-in-law; 5 sisters-in-law; 37 grandchildren and 19 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by six brothers; two sisters and two grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be. Thursday, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will take place at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice or Cancer Association of Mercer County.

KAHLIG, Marcus Daniel Kahlis (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1744553) Marcus Daniel Kahlig, son of Keith & Carrie (Wellman) Kahlig, of Celina, was stillborn February 7, 2016. He is survived by brothers and sisters, Jacob, Hallory and Wesley, grandparents, Dan & Sharon Wellman and Joe & Ruth Kahlig, all of Coldwater, and great-grandparents, Elmer & Jeanette Wellman of St. Henry and Mark & Irene Hein of Coldwater. He was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Ray & Irene Kahlig, Ruth Grogean-Kahlig and Louis & Irene Otte. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.

KAISER, Beth Anne Kaiser (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1648259) Beth Anne Kaiser, age 34, of Columbus, died on Friday, August 28, 2015 at Van Wert Hospice Center. She was born November 29, 1980, Coldwater to Karl & Pat (Rinderle) Kaiser, who survive in Bryant, IN. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Terry Kaiser of Celina, Sharon & Tony Dirksen of Maria Stein, Brenda & Bob Powell of Plain City and Tim & Kris Kaiser of Troy, and nieces and nephews, Kathy, Renee, Laura, Jamie, John, Leah, Zach, Josh, Nicholas, Benny, Brody, Eli, Nathan, and Ryan. She worked at Ohio State University, Columbus, enjoyed her dog, Charlie, camping and loved her nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be made to Van Wert Hospice.

KAISER, Herbert L. Kaiser (Abstracted from Obituary | Herbert L Kaiser of Coldwater, Ohio | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Herbert L. Kaiser, age 91, of Coldwater, died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Minster. He was born January 14, 1930 in Sharpsburg, to the late Henry & Emma (Huber) Kaiser. On October 19, 1957 in St. Peter (Fort Recovery), Ohio, he married Rosemary Grieshop and she survives in Coldwater. He is survived by children, Linda (Don) Kahlig of Ft. Recovery, Randy (Sandy) Kaiser of Coldwater, Jim (Karen) Kaiser of Centerville, Ron (Deb) Kaiser, Mike (Carol) Kaiser and Tony (Heather) Kaiser all of Coldwater; 26 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; a sister Marcella Hemmelgarn of Coldwater; and in-laws, Eileen Schmitz of Coldwater, Jeanette Grieshop, Louis (Charlene) Grieshop all of Ft. Recovery and Herbert (Janice) Grieshop of Celina. He was also preceded in death by a son Gerard; siblings and in-laws Stella (Lawrence) Broering, Leo (Alma) Kaiser, Luetta (John) Reichert, Edward (Dorotha) Kaiser, Bernard (Mary) Kaiser, Richard Hemmelgarn, Joseph (Adella Mae) Kaiser, Richard Kaiser, Rosella (Walt Hierholzer & Wally Moorman), Jerry (Norma) Grieshop, Martha (Cletus) Dues, Dennis (Doris) Grieshop, Catherine Grieshop, Maurice Grieshop, Ruth (Fred) Wilker, Laura (Ralph) Langenkamp, and John (Dorothy) Grieshop. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Coldwater Knights of Columbus, Coldwater Eagles and a past member of the Burkettsville Fire Dept. Herb served in the US Air Force during the Korean war and was past commander of the Ft. Recovery American Legion. He first worked as a milk hauler and was a longtime Insurance Salesman. Herb was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who enjoyed doing anything with his family, especially fishing and playing cards. He also played golf and softball and was a longtime bowler. A Funeral Mass following all CDC guidelines will be at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater.

KALICKY, John Kalicky (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/fr-john-kalicky) Fr. John Kalicky, C.PP.S., age 84, died June 18, 2019, at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health. He was born on October 13, 1934 in Whiting, IN, to John and Lillian (Spychalski) Kalicky, and grew up in the neighborhood of St. John the Baptist Church. He entered the Society in 1948 at Brunnerdale, the Missionaries’ former high school seminary, and was ordained on June 10, 1961 in Carthagena, Ohio. Fr. Kalicky’s first assignment was to his home parish, St. John the Baptist in Whiting, IN, from 1962-73. He then began his ministry with the congregation’s formation program at Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, IN. He was named special formation director in 1974, and at the same time was elected to the executive committee of the province. Fr. Kalicky was elected vice provincial director in 1978. Also that year he became the administrator of St. Adalbert Church in Dayton. In 1981, Fr. Kalicky was named pastor of St. Anthony Church in Falls Church, VA. He was elected provincial director of the Cincinnati Province in 1982, and served two terms. After his time in leadership, he was appointed pastor of his home church, St. John the Baptist, in 1991, where he served until his retirement in 2014. He remained in Northwest Indiana during his retirement years, living in Highland, IN. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Kathleen (Matthew) Bukovac; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Gazda, and her husband, John; and a brother, Thomas Kalicky, and his wife, Cathy. Dedicated and faithful, Fr. Kalicky served the Church and his Congregation well in all of his assignments, but his greatest joy was in parish ministry, particularly at his home parish. On his retirement, Fr. Kalicky said he was happy to lay aside the administrative chores of the large parish but missed the ministry. “I am a priest forever, and I surely love working with the people,” he said. “If you really want to be a pastor, you have to walk with the people and share their lives. That’s a special privilege. You feel their joys and their sadness. They know when you are sincere about it.” A Mass of Christian burial will be 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.

KALTENBACH, Phillip Dean Kaltenbach (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421332) Phillip Dean Kaltenbach, age 59 of Lynn St. Russia, Ohio, died Monday, May 20, 2013 at his home. He was born February 12, 1954 in Warren County, Ohio to the late Howard R. & Betty I. (May) Kaltenbach. He married Sharon Burnice on January 8, 1994. She survives in Russia. He is also survived by children: Adrian & Rick Hartley, Sidney, Darian R. Kaltenbach, Derick Kaltenbach, Dryden R. Kaltenbach, Ruthann R. Kaltenbach all at home, Tiffany & Rich Smith, Kane, PA, Katie Kaltenbach & Lanie Bawes of Sciotoville, OH, step son Joshua R. Pressley, Sidney, brothers & sister, Michael Kaltenbach, Columbus, Dan Kaltenbach, Grove City, OH, Gail King, Wheelersburg, OH. He was a machinist at Midmark Corp. in Versailles. Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Hogenkamp Funeral Home Russia.

KANNEY, Della Mae Kanney (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1717168) Della Mae Kanney, age 86, of Coldwater, died on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Celina Manor. She was born August 9, 1929 in St. Wendelin to the late Julius & Matilda (Timmerman) Brunswick. On January 23, 1954 she married Aloysious J. Kanney Jr., who survives in Coldwater. She is also survived by four children, Mary Jo & Bill Quinter of Coldwater, Vickie & Gary Lefeld of Coldwater, Pam & Bill Wente of New Bremen and Ron & Barb Kanney of Coldwater; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; in-laws Doris Ann Brunswick, Dorothy Kanney both of St. Henry, Charles & Johanna Koesters and Vince & Marilyn Kanney all of Coldwater. She is preceded in death by siblings Mary Agnes & Ed Grube, Delores & Herb Brackman, Ruth Ann Koesters and Donald Brunswick; and in-laws Bob Kanney, Mary Ann Kanney, Margie Kanney and Betty & Dick Weitzel. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, St. Cecelia Knights of St. John Auxiliary, Coldwater, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary #5135 of which she served as president. She worked in her early years at Hemmelgarn & Sons and New Idea. She volunteered for the American Red Cross blood drives, was a poll worker for the Board of Elections and was a seamstress. Della Mae enjoyed cooking and baking. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Hospice, 230 W. Main St Coldwater, OH 45828.

KANNEY, Linda C. Kanney (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 7 October 2016) Linda C. Kanney, age 59, of Celina, left our lives for a new life in heaven on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on March 14, 1957, in Coldwater to Merilda (Bergman) and Herman Hoying. Her mother survives in St. Henry. On July 14, 1979, she married Michael Kanney, who resides in Celina. Also surviving are 3 children: Laura (Jeff) Woeste of Dayton; Doug (Ashley) Kanney of Dublin; and Joe (Juli) Kanney of Cincinnati; 5 grandchildren: Michael; Andrew and Lydia Woeste; and Addison and Allison Kanney; her siblings: Judy (Neil) Stemley of St. Henry; Carl (Bernice) Hoying of Belle Center; Millie (Marv) Stammen of Greenville; Vern (Sue) Hoying of Celina; Nancy (Jerry) Hemmelgarn of Celina; Karen (Charlie) Gels of St. Henry; Mary Jane (John) Post of Homosassa, FL; Bonnie (Jack) Knapschaefer of Coldwater; Alice (Dave) Homan of Coldwater; Dan (Brenda) Hoying of St. Henry; Lorraine (Kent) Paxson of Minster; Susan Hoying of Centerville; and Gary (Annette) Hoying of Coldwater; her mother-in-law Marilyn Kanney of Coldwater; her brother and sisters-in-law: Jerry (Pat) Kanney; Therese (Ed) Hosbach; Joyce (Paul) Howell; Bill (Kathy) Kanney; and Lisa (Chuck) Alig, all of Coldwater, as well as many nieces and nephews. Deceased are a daughter, Gina Kanney, her sister Eileen Hoying, her father Herman Hoying and father-in- law Vincent Kanney. Linda was a graduate of St. Henry High School with the Class of 1975 and worked for the Mercer County Common Pleas Court as a Deputy Clerk in the Probate/Juvenile Court. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina and loved spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends. A Memorial Mass of Christian burial honoring Linda will be Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery at a later date. Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina handled the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the Linda Kanney Memorial Fund (fund 7871), C/O The Dayton Foundation, 40 N. Main St., Suite 500, Dayton, OH, 45423, which will be used to benefit local education needs and cancer outreach and research efforts.

KANNEY, Vincent C. Kanney (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1761674) Vincent C. Kanney, age 83, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. He was born on July 22, 1932 in Coldwater to the late Aloys & Alvina (Braun) Kanney. On September 10, 1955, he married Marilyn Schoch and she survives in Coldwater. He is also survived by six children: Michael & Linda Kanney of Celina, Jerry & Pat Kanney, Therese & Ed Hosbach, Joyce & Paul Howell, Bill & Kathy Kanney, and Lisa & Chuck Alig, all of Coldwater; 19 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren; a brother Aloys Kanney Jr. of Coldwater; and in-laws: Dot Kanney of St. Henry, Lucy Schoch of Minster, Millie Schoch, and Jeanette & George Fisher of Coldwater. He is preceded in death by one grandchild; siblings, Bob Kanney, Betty & Dick Weitzel, Mary Ann Kanney and Margie Kanney; and in-laws, Della Kanney, Roger Schoch, Bud Schoch, Gerri & Ray Sininger, and Rita Noll. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, Men’s Holy Name, Coldwater K of C #1991, Coldwater American Legion Post #470 and Mercer County Sportsmen’s Club. Vince was a veteran of the US Army, worked for the former Schoch Paint Store in Coldwater and retired from Pax Machine in Celina. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 21, 2016 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry has been entrusted with the services. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Caring For Carter Foundation C/O Peoples Bank Co. or the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

KANORR, Alvin F. Kanorr, Jr. (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 23 October 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Alvin F. “Tiny” Kanorr, Jr., age 50, of Wapakoneta, died Friday, October 23, 2020, at his residence, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born August 17, 1970, in Lima, Ohio, the son of Alvin and Virginia (Schaff) Kanorr, Sr. He married Kathy Barga on May 12, 1990, and she survives at the residence. They were married for more than 30 years. He is also survived by his sons: Jaron (Kayla Nagel) Kanorr; Dustin Kanorr; Marshall (Lesley) Kanorr all three of Wapakoneta; his grandchildren: Hayden, Sebastian, Trenton, Sebastian (Note: There are 2 Sebastians in the family) Tyler, Rose, Lily, Dahlia and Iris; his siblings: Alvin (Peg) Kanorr of Saint Marys; Dave (Tam) Kanorr of Ft. Loraime; Rob Roby Kanorr of Cridersville; Bill (Heidi) Kanorr of Woodbern, IN; Tonja (Shane) Carroll of Fort Wayne, IN; Travis (Kris) Kanorr of Saint Marys; Doug Kanorr of Fort Wayne; Cherity Shaffer of Wapakoneta; Jennifer (Josh) Leppla of Wapakoneta; mother-in-law Jane (Ron) Goffena; father-in-law Bob (Karen) Barga; his wife’s family, including: Frank (Karen) Goffena of Saint Marys; Dave Goffena, Celina; Bob (Sherry) Barga, Celina; Chuck (Lisa) Barga, Saint Marys; Cheryl Harleman, Greenville; and Christy (Todd) Teaford, Union City. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother-in-law, Brian Harleman. Tiny had been employed at Trim Trends in Spencerville. He was the epitome of a family man, and his grandchildren were his world. He was a gentleman with a kind, warm personality and a big sense of humor. He was also a proud man who was the life of the party, and he took care of his friends and family in every way he could. Each year he would invite his extended family and friends to a Thanksgiving dinner that he would cook, and some years, over 200 people would attend. He was a sharp dresser and his hair was always perfect! Funeral rites will be at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.

KANTNER, Charlyine E. Kantner (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 9, 2013) Charlyine E. Kantner, age 88, of Wapakoneta, died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born in New Knoxville to Harold J. and Louetta (Wiethoff) Kuck, who preceded her in death. On Feb. 2, 1944, she married Luther R. Kantner, and he passed away on Jan. 25, 2006. She is survived by 1 son, Dean (Betty) Kantner; 1 daughter, Diane (Fred) Schlosser, both of Wapakoneta; 4 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 brother; and 1 sister. Funeral services are scheduled to be Friday at Schlosser Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Johns Volunteer Fire and Rescue or to St. Rita’s Hospice.

KANTNER, Dennis L. Kantner (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 19 March 2020) Dennis L. Kantner, age 69, of Wapakoneta passed away at his residence on Thursday March 19, 2020. He was born in Lima, OH on September 3, 1950 to Aldo & Virginia (Kaufman) Kantner and they both have preceded him in death. Survivors include a brother Jeffry Kantner of Wapakoneta. Denny was a graduate of Wapakoneta High School and Oxford University. He retired from John P. Timmerman Co. after many years of service. After retiring he spent much of his time enjoying his hobbies. There will be no public visitation or services. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Johns Vol. Fire & Rescue P.O. Box 194, St. Johns, OH 48884. The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta.

KANTNER, Dorothy E. Kantner (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 19 December 2018) Dorothy E. Kantner, age 98, of Wapakoneta passed away Wednesday December 19, 2018 at Auglaize Acres. Dorothy was born October 16, 1920 in St. Johns, OH to Nelson S. & Anna B. (Krites) Henderson who preceded her in death. On April 6, 1939 she married Grant V. Kantner and he passed on January 3, 2004. Survivors include 2 daughters; Kathryn Norman of Wapakoneta, Carol Copeland of Fryburg; 18 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren; a son-in-law Gene Evans and a daughter-in-law Diana Kantner. She was preceded in death by two sons; Gary Kantner, Fred Kantner; a daughter Betty Evans; a daughter-in-law Sandra Kantner, three grandchildren; 1 brother Robert Henderson and 4 sisters Lois Kantner, Ethel Hern, Edith Preston and Doris Henderson. Dorothy was the foundation of the Kantner Family where she helped her husband Grant manage and run their apple orchard. She dearly loved her grandchildren and enjoyed fishing and mushroom hunting. She will be greatly missed by all her family. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery, Moulton. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Foundation or to the donor’s choice.

KANTNER, Frank L. Kantner (Abstracted from the Lima News, June 15, 1936) Wapakoneta, June 15, 1936 - Frank L. Kantner, age 76, died Sunday in the Auglaize County jail where he had been confined for mental observation. His home was on Bellefontaine Street here. The deceased was born Sept. 19, 1859, the son of John and Wilhemina Kantner in Auglaize County and had lived here most of his life. Survivors include three sons and a daughter. They are John G and Clarence Kantner of Dayton, and Mrs. R. L. Hodges of this city. Funeral will be Tuesday with burial in Keller Cemetery.

KANTNER, Fred J. Kantner (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 10 December 2017) Fred J. Kantner, age 66, of Wapakoneta, died Sunday, December 10, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born April 18, 1951, in Wapakoneta, the son of Grant and Dorothy (Henderson) Kantner. He was preceded in death by his father and his mother survives in Wapakoneta. On August 14, 1976, he married Diana Lenhart who survives in Wapakoneta. Other survivors include four children: Jason (Angie) Kantner of Thomasville, GA, Marcia Pastor of Wapakoneta, Sarah Ball of Knoxville, TN, and Kevin (Karen) Kantner of Wapakoneta; 10 grandchildren: Alex Kantner and Sam Kantner of Thomasville, GA, Austin Kantner, Cody Kantner and Dylan Kantner of Wapakoneta, Haley Pastor of Broughton, Chris Ball and Kory Ball of Knoxville, TN, and Will Campbell and Kali Kantner of Wapakoneta; two sisters: Kathryn Norman and Carol Copeland both of Wapakoneta; a brother: Gary Kantner of Wapakoneta; a brother-in-law: Gene Evans of Belle Center; a mother-in-law: Clara Lenhart of Wapakoneta; three brothers-in-law: Joe (Judy) Lenhart and Rick (Tonya) Lenhart both of Wapakoneta, and Ralph Stoner of Delphos; a sister-in-law: Marlene (Dave) Zwiebel of Wapakoneta; and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Herman Lenhart; his son-in-law, Bradley Pastor; his sister, Betty Evans; his sister-in-law, Sandy Kantner; his sister-in-law, Mildred Lenhart; and his brother-in-law, David Goergens. Fred was a 1970 graduate of Wapakoneta Senior High School. He worked at Crown Equipment for 30 years before retiring in 2014. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Wapakoneta. He was an active member and volunteer with the Knights of Columbus and St. Joe's Bingo. He was a member of the American Legion Post 330 and Eagles #691. Fred enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, camping, and annual trips to Las Vegas with friends. He was a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Pittsburgh Steelers, and NASCAR. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery, Fryburg. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. John's Catholic Church, Fryburg or to the Wapakoneta Athletic Boosters.

KANTNER, Gary G. Kantner (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 14 February 2018) Gary G. Kantner, age 74, of Wapakoneta, passed away Wednesday February 14, 2018 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was born in Wapakoneta on December 24, 1943 to Grant & Dorothy (Henderson) Kantner. His father has preceded him in death and his mother survives in Wapakoneta. On June 27, 1965 he married Sandra L. Scott and she passed away on December 28, 2015. Survivors also include a son and two daughters; Gary S. Kantner, Kellye Kantner both of Wapakoneta, Tina (Jason) Miller of St. Marys, three grandchildren; Braedan, Tyler and Zoey Miller, two sisters; Carol Copeland and Kathryn Norman. He was preceded in death by a son; Brian Kantner, a sister; Betty Evans and a brother; Fred Kantner. Gary retired after 30 years at the Wapakoneta Machine Company. He was a member of St. Paul U.C.C., Wapakoneta and the Eagles #691. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed watching The Ohio State University Buckeyes and dearly loved his grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the donor’s choice.

KANTNER, Gary Scott Kantner (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 21 February 2019) Gary Scott Kantner, age 51, of Wapakoneta, OH died Thursday February 21, 2019 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH. He was born March 11, 1967 in Lima, OH to Gary and Sandra (Scott) Kantner. He is survived by 2 sisters Kelleye Kantner of Wapakoneta, OH and Tina (Jason) Miller of St. Marys, OH; and nieces and nephews: Braeden, Tyler and Zoey Miller. Preceded in death by his parents Gary and Sandy Kantner and brother Brian Kantner. He attended Wapakoneta City Schools and Apollo JVS. Prior to becoming disabled, he was employed at QDS Henschen Industrial Welding in Jackson Center, OH. Scott will be greatly missed by his loving family and many caregivers.

KANTNER, Jean M. Kantner (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 27 May 2009) Jean M. Kantner, age 85, of Wapakoneta, died Monday, May 25, 2009, at her residence. She was born June 2, 1923, in Auglaize County, a daughter to Ernest and Viola (Edwards) Malston who preceded her in death. On March 1, 1942, she married Norman L. Kantner who preceded her in death, Oct. 7, 1999. She is survived by five sons, Jim A. (Elsie) Kantner of Lima, William L. (Norma Brown) Kantner of St. Marys, Rick E. (Terry) Kantner of Wapakoneta, Ken E. (Linda) Kantner of Wapakoneta and Dan E. Kantner also of Wapakoneta; 19 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and a stepsister Marylyn Van Uum of Cleveland. She was preceded in death by a son Robert M. Kantner of St. Marys; two sisters Leah McLaurin Kantner and Bernice Scott; and a stepbrother Bob Fittro. Mrs. Kantner was a homemaker who enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Schlosser Funeral Home and Cremation Services 615 N. Dixie Hwy., Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Rita's Hospice or St. Mark's Lutheran Church.

KANTNER, John G. Kantner (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 March 2008) John G. Kantner, age 75, of rural Wapakoneta, died Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at his residence. He was born Jan. 15, 1933, in Pusheta Township, Auglaize County, a son of Clyde and Lillie (Buchanan) Kantner and they preceded him in death. He is survived by a son, Ned D. Kantner and Laura Jones of Wapakoneta. A farmer, Mr. Kantner had worked at Hoge Lumber, New Knoxville. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Wapakoneta, and a former member of the Eagles Aerie 691, Wapakoneta. He enjoyed dancing and attending tractor pulls. Funeral services will be Saturday, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.

KANTNER, Lura M. Kantner (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 17 October 2014) Lura M. “Sue” Kantner, age 96, of Wapakoneta died Friday October 17, 2014 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on October 15, 1918 in Anna, OH to J.W. & Emma (Zwiebel) Heiland who preceded her in death. On November 13, 1937 she married Eugene “Gene” Kantner and he passed away on November 11, 1980. She is survived by two children; Emma Lou (Ken) Coleman of Wapakoneta, Donald R. (JoAnn) Kantner of Sanborn, NY, a daughter-in-law Carlene (Ken) Koch of Wapakoneta, 11 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, 3 sisters Alvina Brandt, Donna Short, Hilda (Al) Nance and many nieces and nephews scattered all over the U.S.A. She was preceded in death by 2 children; Sharon JoAnn Kantner and Fritz Kantner, brothers, sisters and in-laws, Roy (Frieda) Heiland, Clarence (Louise) Heiland, Wilbur (Eileen) Heiland, Donald Brandt, Gordon Short, Norma (Finkenbine) Reed, Julia (Ray) Biddle, and grandsons Dennis and Cliff Jr. Butler. Lura was a cafeteria manager and head cook at United Local School, St. Johns for 5 years. She also worked as an assistant manager at Wright’s 5 & 10 Store, rental manager at Miller’s Textile and secretary and treasurer of Kantner Plumbing & Heating for 25 years. She was also a 4-H leader, member of St. Paul U.C.C., Wapakoneta and a volunteer at Northridge School. Her hobbies were knitting and quilting which she loved. She made many lap robes and Afghans which she gave away because she loved doing it. She also enjoyed playing cards and baking cinnamon rolls which she also gave away to her friends. She especially enjoyed traveling and spending time with her children, family and friends. Memorial services will be Tuesday October 21, 2014 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will be at a later date at Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to St. Paul U.C.C. or donor’s choice.

KANTNER, Margaret L. Kantner (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 13 August 2013) Margaret L. Kantner, age 87, of Wapakoneta died August 13, 2013 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born September 19, 1925 in Lima, OH to Alvie Warren and Edith (Hoaglin) Hall who preceded her in death. On October 10, 1943 she married Emmet L. Kantner and he passed away on July 31, 2003. She is survived by a son and a daughter; Charles (Joy) Kantner and Kay (Tom) Vehorn both of Wapakoneta, six grandchildren Clay (Kim) Kantner of Wapakoneta, Kyle (Gina) Kantner of Dublin, Kara (David) Barr of Westerville, Lisa (Drew) Block of Wapakoneta, Russell (Jenny) Vehorn of West Chester, and Nick Vehorn of Melbourne, Australia, 13 great-grandchildren Evan, Rachel and Aiden Kantner, Abram and Emmett Kantner, Adam and Elaina Barr, Griffin, Elliott, and Tyler Block, Liam, Sullivan and Graham Vehorn, two sisters Evelyn Schaub and Mary Holtzapple, a sister-in-law Lois (Don) Stinebaugh, and a brother-in-law Earl (Onnalee) Kantner. She was preceded in death by a brother Geneo Hall. Margaret was a 1943 graduate of Blume High School. She had been employed at G.A. Wintzer and then became a farm wife. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta where she was part of the Lutheran Daughters. She was also a member of the Wapakoneta Women’s Club. She enjoyed going to Florida in the winters and being with friends. She also enjoyed square dancing and in her early years had sung at weddings. Funeral services are Sunday August 18, 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 St. Rita’s Hospice or First English Lutheran Church.

KANTNER, Mary McEvoy Kantner (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 11 February 2019) Mary “Sis” Kantner, age 86, of Saint Marys, died Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home. She was born February 22, 1932, in Saint Marys, the daughter of Norbert and Mary (Rieger) McEvoy. She married Donald Kantner on July 31, 1951, and he preceded her in death on February 17, 2007. Sis is survived by her children: Robert (Donna) Kantner of Saint Marys; Pamela Jackson of Lima; Denise Brown of Saint Marys. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Rob (Kellie) Kantner; Brian (Cori) Kantner; James (Kim) Brown; Angela Jackson; Ryan Jackson; by her step-grandchildren: Andy Zink; Diana Lefeld; Claire Zink. Also surviving are 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a brother, Tim (Antonia) Esser of Medina, Ohio. Sis was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Dennis Kantner; her brothers: William McEvoy and Tom McEvoy; and a sister, Joann Giere. Sis was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys, and the Altar Society. She was the secretary of her family business, Wapak Tool and Die Company, and was the owner of Sis’ Ceramics for many years. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Private family burial rites will be held at Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to either Holy Rosary Catholic Church or St. Jude’s Children Hospital, Memphis, TN. Mrs. Kantner’s funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys.

KANTNER, Ned E. Kantner (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 September 2008) Ned E. Kantner, age 85, of Spencerville, died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, in his home following an extended illness. He was born March 7, 1923, in Wapakoneta, a son of Louis E. and Ida E. (Dieringer) Kantner, and they preceded him in death. On Oct. 2, 1947, he married Betty Anne Wienken, and she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Laura (Mike) Riley of Spencerville; two grandchildren; two brothers; three sisters; four sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters; two brothers-in-law. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Patrick Church or to St. Rita's Hospice.

KANTNER, Robert M. Kantner (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Robert M. Kantner, 59, of 818 Kimberly Drive in St. Marys, OH died Sunday April 22, 2007 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Ohio 197, east of Moulton-Ft. Amanda Road in rural Auglaize Co. He was born July 15, 1947 in Lima, OH to Norman L. & Mabel “Jean” (Malston) Kantner. On January 20, 2004 in Las Vegas, NV he married JoAnn Slone, who survives. He is also survived by his mother, Mabel “Jean” Kantner of Lima, OH; a daughter, Annette (Larry) Sexton of Cridersville, OH; sons Timothy (Tracy) Kantner and Douglas Kantner both of Lima, OH; a step-son, Jeremy Newbauer of Dayton, OH; step- daughters, Heather (Brian) Nicholson of Dayton, OH and Tara (Wesley Prater) Newbauer of St. Marys, OH; brothers, James Elsie Kantner of Lima, OH, William (Toni) Kantner of St. Marys, OH, Richard (Terry) Kantner of Wapakoneta, OH, Kenneth Kantner of Wapakoneta, OH, Daniel Kantner of Wapakoneta, OH; ten grandchildren: McKenzie, Todd, Jeremy, Duncan, Chelsea, Kaitlin, Sydney, Jacob, Elizabeth & Aiden; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law: Charles Slone of St. Marys, OH, Shirley (James) Wicker of St. Marys, OH and Wayne Slone of Hindman, KY. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Kantner; brother- in-law and sister-in-law, Holland & Vera Slone, Sr.; brother-in-law, Berlin Slone; sister-in-law, Margaret Slone. He was a 1966 graduate of Wapakoneta Senior High School and was a veteran of the US Air Force. He retired after 30 years from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co, where he was a production employee. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge Aerie # 691 in Wapakoneta, and a former member of the VFW. He was a husband and father who dearly loved his family. He also enjoyed gambling, playing cards and bingo, and especially, riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Services are scheduled Thursday, April 26, 2007 at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, High Street Chapel, St. Marys, OH. Burial, with graveside military rites will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, OH.

KANTNER, Roy L. Kantner (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 February 2010) Roy L. Kantner, age 89, of Wapakoneta, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at the Wapakoneta Manor. He was born April 10, 1920, in Auglaize County, a son of Louis and Ida (Derringer) Kantner, who preceded him in death. On Nov. 15, 1945, he married Lois M. Henderson, who survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Karen E. Abel of Rome, GA; six grandchildren, Todd (Michelle) Hager of Perrysburg, Karen Anne (Douglas) Coon of Toledo, Amy Hager of Akron, Jamie (Matthew) Davis of Wapakoneta, Jodi (Joshua) Wingate of Wapakoneta, Heather (Octavian) Jeffers of Rome, GA; 19 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 1 brother, Forest (Betty) Kantner of Bluffton; 3 sisters, Helen Cummins of Wapakoneta, Faye Eley of Lima, Anna McKinley of Lima; and 1 sister-in-law, Betty Kantner of Spencerville. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Charles Abel; a great- grandson, Isiah Jeffers; a brother, Ned Kantner and three sisters, Berdeen, Delores and Leona. A farmer, Mr. Kantner worked at the Lima Ordinance Depot, and later Ametek Westchester Plastics, Wapakoneta. He served with the U. S. Army during World War II and enjoyed farming. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memory Gardens, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Rita's Hospice.

KANTNER, Sandra L. Kantner (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 December 2015) Sandra L. "Sandy" Kantner, age 69, of Wapakoneta, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. She was born on March 7, 1946, to James and Marjorie L. (Knerr) Scott. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Wapakoneta. On June 27, 1965, she married Gary G. Kantner, and he survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors also include 1 son and 2 daughters: Gary S. Kantner and Kellye Kantner both of Wapakoneta, and Tina (Jason) Miller of St. Marys; and 3 grandchildren: Braeden, Tyler and Zoey Miller, and 1 sister Cheri (Greg) Leibrick of Florida. She was preceded in death by a son Brian Kantner and a sister Pam Scott. Sandy was a 1964 graduate of Wapakoneta Senior High School. She worked for the Wapakoneta City Schools in the office and the cafeteria. She also worked at the Eagles 691 for 22 years. She was a member of St. Paul U.C.C., Wapakoneta. She enjoyed gardening and flowers and especially spending time with her grandchildren at dance recitals and competitions. She will always be remembered for the love she had while taking care of others. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the donor's choice.

KANTNER, Virginia Kantner (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 8 February 2014) Virginia Kantner, age 89, of Wapakoneta died Saturday February 8, 2014 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. She was born on April 12, 1924 in Shelby County, OH to Theodore L. & Eva L. (Barns) Kaufman who preceded her in death. On August 9, 1942 she married Aldo D. Kantner and he passed away on March 13, 1981. Survivors include two sons; Dennis & Jeffry both of Wapakoneta, a sister Vera Hall of Sidney and a brother Robert Kaufman of Jackson Center. She was preceded in death by a son Gary Kantner, two sisters Ethel Kempfer and Peg Schmoll and a brother Charles Kaufman. Virginia was a lifelong farmer with her husband on their farm just east of St. Johns. She was also a school bus driver for the Wapakoneta City Schools. She was employed at Symond Decorating and then retired from Findlay Industries formerly Wapakoneta Products. After retirement she enjoyed much of her time traveling and taking cruises. She was a member of St. Johns Methodist Church, Shawnee Town & Country Club, King & Queens Club and Tri-County Social Club. Graveside services are scheduled Wednesday February 12, 2014 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Johns Volunteer Fire & Rescue.

KARBOWIAK, Raymond J. Karbowiak (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Raymond J. Karbowiak, 83, of 606 Camden Drive, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Monday, May 3, 2010, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys, following a period of declining health. He was born December 11, 1926, in Toledo, OH, the son of John and Pearl (Dobrzykowski) Karbowiak. He married Evelyn Fleck on June 10, 1947; she preceded him in death on June 4, 2004. He is survived by his 6 children: Charlotte (Lester) Helmlinger of Wapakoneta; Raymond (Deb) Karbowiak, Jr. of Lima; Ann (Dean) Brotherwood of Saint Marys; Mark Karbowiak of Wapakoneta; Chuck Karbowiak of Cridersville; Carol (Mark) Gilbert of Celina; by his 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and by one great-grandchild. Ray was a 1944 graduate of DeVillbiss High School in Toledo; a 1950 graduate of Ohio State University and a 1953 graduate of the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served as a pharmacist mate on a hospital ship during WWII. Ray will be remembered as the long time owner of Ideal Drug Store in downtown Saint Marys, which he purchased in 1961. It was a classic drug store with a soda fountain, and his entire family worked in the family business while growing up. Ray closed the store in 1982 and then worked as a staff pharmacist at Rite Aid Pharmacy until his retirement in 1998. He loved Grand Lake Saint Marys; fishing, boating, golfing, walking his dog and being outdoors. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys and the Knights of Columbus Council 1592; Eagles Lodge 767. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 7, 2010, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys. Burial, with military honors conducted by American Legion Post 323 and VFW Post 9289, will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

KARCH, Nancy Karch (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 27 May 2015) Nancy Karch, age 74, of Celina, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015, at Largo Medical Center, Largo, FL. She was born on July 30, 1940, in Darke County. She was the daughter of Burr and Ruth (Jones) Warner, both preceded her in death. She married Donald E. Karch on Feb. 14, 1959, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 2006. She is survived by 4 children: John (Michele) Karch of Celina; Jenny (David) Eisenschmidt of Columbus; Jerry (Lisa) Karch of Wapakoneta, and Jeff Karch of Mint Hill, NC; 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Saturday in Grace Missionary Church, 510 Portland St., Celina, OH 45822. Burial will follow at Buck Cemetery, Celina. Memorial contributions can be made to Gideons.

KAREN, Pamela Jean Karen (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Pamela Jean Karen, 53, of 201 ½ East Spring Street, Saint Marys, died Monday, November 16, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital after a battle with cancer. She was born November 30, 1955, in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Robert and Jeanne (Morley) Miller. They preceded her in death. She had been married to David Karen of Johannesburg, MI. She is also survived by her 2 daughters: Angela Karen and Sandra Karen both of Saint Marys; by two grandchildren: Kalee Helm and Doniven Helm; by two brothers: David Miller of Spencerville; Rick Miller of Saint Marys. Pam was a state certified nurse’s aide and was employed at the Saint Marys Living Center. She enjoyed playing cards, taking care of her pets and spending time with family and friends, especially her two grandchildren. Funeral rites will be Friday, November 20, 2009, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys. Private family burial rites will be held in Port Huron, MI. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Cancer Association of Auglaize County or the Auglaize County Humane Society.

KARSH, Nancy Karch (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 27 May 2015) Nancy Karch, age 74, of Celina, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015, at Largo Medical Center, Largo, FL. She was born on July 30, 1940, in Darke County. She was the daughter of Burr and Ruth (Jones) Warner, both preceded her in death. She married Donald E. Karch on Feb. 14, 1959, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 5, 2006. She is survived by 4 children: John (Michele) Karch of Celina; Jenny (David) Eisenschmidt of Columbus; Jerry (Lisa) Karch of Wapakoneta, and Jeff Karch of Mint Hill, NC; 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Saturday at Grace Missionary Church. Burial will follow at Buck Cemetery, Celina. Memorial contributions can be made to Gideons.

KARST, Virginia B. Karst (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Virginia B. Karst, 82, of 807 S. Mumaugh Road in Lima, OH died Friday October 19, 2012 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, OH. She was born August 13, 1930 in Deerfield, MI to Edward L. and Sylvia (Earl) Bondy. She is survived by 1 daughter, Brenda Burden of Lima, OH; 4 grandchildren: Stephen (Amy) Young, Jr. of Sidney, OH; Paula (Drew Gayer) Young of Cridersville, OH; Douglas Dettrow of Lima, OH; Kimberly Brocklehurst of Elida, OH; 7 great-grandchildren: Brandon Shepherd, Stephen Young III, Brock Young, Haley Brocklehurst, Megan Brocklehurst, Jordan Brocklehurst, Lindsay Brocklehurst; several great-great- grandchildren; her step-father, Varum “Dutch” Eby of Hale, MI; and 1 sister-in-law, Corinne Bondy of Monroe, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 brother, Edward Bondy; 3 sisters, Pauline Bondy, Patricia Bondy, Sylvia Liedel. She was a homemaker and performed custodial duties in the area. She was a member of Waynesfield Baptist Church. Her favorite pastimes included sewing and reading. She also was very fond of animals. “Grandma” will be remembered as a very loving individual who dedicated her life to caring for others. Private family funeral services will be held. Burial will follow at the McIntyre Bluebush Cemetery in Monroe, MI. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Allan Co. Humane Society. Arrangements are entrusted to Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road in St. Marys.

KASSEL, Gizella M. Kassel (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 June 2015) Gizella M. Kassel, age 94, of New Knoxville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 4, 2015, at Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta. She was born on Sept. 18, 1920, in Cleveland to George and Malvina Simon. She married Paul Kassel on March 6, 1948. He preceded her in death in 1999. Her sisters George and Helen Lesko and Irene Sogar also preceded her in death. She is survived by her nieces Steve (Georgeann) Stienecker of New Knoxville, and Julian (Diane) Lesko-Perez of Colorado; her great-nephews and niece: Dr. Adam (Karen) Stienecker of Holland; Anna Stienecker-Good of New Knoxville, and Dr. Jason (Raquel) Stienecker of Colorado; her great-great-nephews and niece Noah and Elias Stienecker and Taylor Good. Gae was an avid gardener. She was a volunteer at the Auglaize Acres for over 10 years. Gae was a member of First English Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta, where a memorial service will be Saturday. Memorials to celebrate Gae's life may be directed to the First English Lutheran Church Bell Choir or the St. Rita's Hospice.

KASTENS, Michael Allen Kastens (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 22 July 2016) Michael Allen Kastens, age 28, of 590 Locust St. in St. Marys, died Sunday, July 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born on Oct. 13, 1987, in Langley, VA to Christopher and Melanie (Wallen) Kastens. Survivors include his father, Christopher Kastens of St. Marys; grandparents, Sheila (Joe) Samraney of Pittsburgh, PA, Glenn (Gayle) Wallen of McCalla, AL and David (Jan) Kastens of Liverpool, NY; aunts, Sharon Hubbell of Alger, OH and Kimberly Rene of Las Vegas, NV; a nephew, Destin Kastens; a niece, Aden Kastens; cousins, Jeremy (Melissa) Wallen and Jordan (Michelle) Wallen, Kevin (Vickie) Page, Randy (Kim) Page, Kelly (Pete) Hillman, Stacy (Lucy) Hubbell, Jimmy (Lara) Hubbell, Zachary Page, Codey Allen and A.J. Allen. He is preceded in death by his mother, Melanie Kastens; daughter Haylie Kastens; a brother Adam G. Kastens; an uncle Fred Hubbell and a cousin, Chris Hubbell. Michael worked in the automotive and construction industries. He attended the Wapakoneta Community Worship Center in Wapakoneta. Michael had a strong faith in his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His favorite pastimes include fishing, automotive repair and listening to music. He loved all animals and had great compassion. He looked forward to helping others experiencing struggles with addiction. He loved being with his father and talking about his traveling experiences with Grandma Sheila. Rites are scheduled to be Saturday at Hanson – Neely Funeral Home in Alger, OH. Burial will follow at Lafayette Cemetery in Lafayette, Ohio. Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys handled the local arrangements.

KATTER, Dick Katter (Dick was a high school classmate of Elmer at Memorial High in St. Marys, Ohio) 1943-1993 / Final resting place Resthaven Memorial Gardens, St. Marys, OH

KATTER, Marjorie Lavone Katter (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 August 2015) Marjorie Lavone Katter, age 87, of Wapakoneta, died Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, at Willow Brook Christian Village in Delaware. She was born on May 11, 1928, in Wood County, the daughter of Milton and Hazel (Rader) Hunter. On Nov. 14, 1948, at the Waynesfield Methodist Church, she married Marvin D. Katter, who preceded her in death on April 10, 2010. Lavone is survived by her children Boyd (Cathy) Katter of Delaware, Sheryl (David) Price of Powell and Dennis (Carol) Katter of Wapakoneta; by her grandchildren Adam Katter; Trenton (Leslie) Katter; Shelley (Shaun) Casbarro; Dan Stonecipher; Lindsay (Andrew) Havko, Blaise Katter and by seven great-grandchildren. Other survivors include sisters Rosy Scales of Albuquerque, NM; Mary Ellen Barnes of Lakeview; Martha (Marty) Miller of Palm Harbor, FL; Lila Beers (Charlie) of Wapakoneta; Elaine Hunter of Lima and Jacque (Ed) Webb of Trinity, FL and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents Milton and Hazel Hunter, husband Marvin Katter, sisters Betty Lou Snider and Jeannie Chiles, sister-in-law Mary Eleanor Brown and brothers-in- law John Snider, Gene Scales, Gene Barnes and Dean Brown. Lavone was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys. A farm wife who loved being a homemaker, she enjoyed gardening and caring for flowers - especially gladioli. Lavone was also delighted to be recognized as the oldest of the "nine Hunter girls." The funeral service will be Wednesday in Wapakoneta at Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Endowment Fund of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys.

KATTER, Marvin D. Katter (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 April 2010) Marvin D. Katter, age 82, of rural Wapakoneta, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born Nov. 2, 1927, in Auglaize County, a son of Martin and Frances (Steva) Katter, who preceded him in death. On Nov. 14, 1948, in Waynesfield, he married Marjorie Lavone Hunter, his wife of 61 years, and she survives in Wapakoneta. He is also survived by his children, Boyd (Cathy) Katter of Delaware, Sheryl (David) Price of Powell, Dennis (Carol) Katter of Wapakoneta; his grandchildren, Adam Katter, Trenton (Leslie) Katter, Shelley (Shaun) Casbarro, Dan Stonecipher, Lindsay Stonecipher and Blaise Katter; two great-grandchildren, Kade Casbarro, Reed Casbarro; a sister, Mary Eleanor Brown of Cridersville; sisters-in- law, Betty Lou Snider of Wapakoneta, Rosy Scales of Albuquerque, NM, Mary Ellen Barnes of Westerville, Martha (Martin) Miller of Palm Harbor, FL, Lila (Charlie) Beers of Wapakoneta, Elaine Hunter of Lima, and Jacque (Ed) Webb of Moore, SC and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Martin Katter Jr.; sister-in-law, Jeannie Chiles; brothers-in-law, Dean Brown, John Snider, Gene Scales and Gene Barnes. A member of St Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys, Marvin was a Moulton Township resident, farmer and purebred Duroc hog breeder. He was a graduate of Blume High School, Wapakoneta. He loved to farm, garden, travel and spend time in Arizona. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys. Contributions may be given to the Endowment Fund of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys.

KATTERHEINRICH, Addis L. Katterheinrich (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 17 July 2016) Addis L. Katterheinrich, age 85, of New Knoxville, OH died Sunday July 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born March 25, 1931 in New Knoxville, OH to Ernst H. and Leona Frances (Wierwille) Katterheinrich. On July 10, 1950 in Decatur, IN he married Mary Ramga, who survives. They recently celebrated 66 years of marital bliss. Also survived by 2 sons Tom (Marna) Katterheinrich; Bill (Lynda) Katterheinrich; 1 daughter Linda Myers; 1 daughter-in-law Ruth Katterheinrich all four of New Knoxville, OH; 4 grandchildren: Rachel Katterheinrich, Susan (Matthew) Burke, Alsia Katterheinrich and Laura Katterheinrich. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernst and Leona Frances Katterheinrich; son Paul Katterheinrich; son David Katterheinrich and brother Fred Katterheinrich. He was a graduate of New Knoxville High School (Class of 1949). He retired as a machinist for the Minster Machine Co. in Minster, OH, after 42 years of service. Addis served as a councilman for the Village of New Knoxville for two terms. His memberships included First Church of New Knoxville, St. Marys Boat Club and Ohio Wheelman, Tri-State Gas Engine & Tractor Assoc., Antique Outboard Motor Club of America, and was a life member of the New Knoxville Historical Society. Addis had a variety of hobbies including sailing, automobiles, and riding antique bicycles. He also had a keen interest in animals. Rites are scheduled to be Friday July 22, 2016 at First Church of New Knoxville. Private family burial rites will take place at the Pilger Ruhe Cemetery in New Knoxville. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First Church of New Knoxville Radio Broadcast Fund.

KATTERHEINRICH, Carol J. Katterheinrich (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 December 2008) Carol J. Katterheinrich, age 83, of Wapakoneta, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at the Auglaize Acres. She was born Oct. 8, 1925, in Elyria, a daughter of Frank J. and Thelma L. (Wexler) Traxler and they preceded her in death. On June 12, 1954, she married Thomas F. Katterheinrich and he preceded her in death Sept. 9, 2000. She is survived by two children, Hope (Mick) McCune of Cridersville, Mark Katterheinrich of Wapakoneta; two grandchildren, Kellie Lange, Heather McCune; a great-grandchild, Kyle Lange; several nieces and nephews, including, Tracy (Rob) Clarico and Lisa (Ron) Frabotta, both of Elyria. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Jack Traxler, and a sister, Ann Ducholsav. A homemaker, Mrs. Katterheinrich retired in 1987 as a cafeteria worker from the Wapakoneta City Schools. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 691, Auxiliary, Wapakoneta VFW Post 8445, Auxiliary, and a former member of Brands Lake Fishing Club, all of Wapakoneta. She enjoyed playing bingo. A memorial service will be Friday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial of the cremated remains will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize Acres Activity Fund or St. Rita's Hospice.

KATTERHEINRICH, David L. Katterheinrich (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 August 2015) David L. Katterheinrich, age 62, of 06373 New Bremen-New Knoxville Road, New Knoxville, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, at his residence, following a long illness. He was born on March 4, 1953, in Lima, the son of Addis and Mary (Ramga) Katterheinrich, who survive in New Knoxville. He married Ruth Neff on Aug. 26, 1972, at the First Church of New Knoxville, and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his daughter, Susan (Matthew) Burke of Cincinnati; his mother-in-law Jean Neff of DeGraff; siblings Tom (Marna) Katterheinrich of New Knoxville, Bill (Lynda) Katterheinrich of New Knoxville and Linda Myer of New Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Katterheinrich. Dave was a 1971 graduate of New Knoxville High School. He was an electrician and had worked at New Knoxville Supply Company for many years. He was also a realtor, selling for Binkley Real Estate Company. Dave loved classic cars and motorcycles; he enjoyed hunting and restoring guns. He was an expert mechanic and self-taught engineer. He could make and fix anything. Funeral rites will be Saturday at the First Church of New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Memorial gifts may be given to a charity of the donor's choice

KATTERHEINRICH, Garnet I. Katterheinrich (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Garnet I. Katterheinrich, 88, of 807 Williams Street in St. Marys, OH died Thursday April 1, 2010 at her residence. She was born August 14, 1921 in Jay Co., IN to Asa and Viola (Sherman) Smith. On June 5, 1942 in Portland, IN, she married Marion Katterheinrich, who died January 26, 1997. She is survived by 2 daughters, Janice Katterheinrich of St. Marys, OH; Diane (Arlan) Wagner of Celina, OH; 1 son, Steven (Sara) Katterheinrich of St. Marys, OH; 3 granddaughters: Kelly (Brian) Christopher, Angie Katterheinrich, Kristy Katterheinrich; 1 great-granddaughter Chloe Christopher; 2 sisters, Gladys Kaderly; Beulah Hiser both of of Portland, IN; 1 sister-in-law, Pat Smith of Portland, IN; and 1 brother-in-law, John Hammitt of Bryant, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Lowell Smith, sister, Onnalee Hammitt. She retired as a cafeteria worker from the St. Marys City Schools. She had also worked at the Vanderhorst Cannery Co. in St. Marys and as a childcare provider. She was a member of the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in St. Marys. Her favorite activity was spending time with her family. Rites are scheduled Wednesday April 7, 2010 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road in St.Marys. Burial will follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, OH. Memorial contributions may be directed to either: St. Paul’s UCC building fund or Auglaize Co. Parkinson support group.

KATTERHEINRICH, Jaunita Katterheinrich (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 7 June 2008) Jaunita Katterheinrich, age 78, of Wapakoneta, died Friday, June 6, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 17, 1930, in Coop, KY, a daughter of Roy and Ethel (Gibson) Coffey, and they preceded her in death. On Oct. 30, 1966, she married James Katterheinrich, and he survives. She is also survived by a son, David Katterheinrich of Lima; three sisters; three brothers; a brother-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by three brothers; a sister; and mother-in-law and father-in-law. Funeral services will be Monday at the Long & Folk Chapel, 13 S. Blackhoof St., Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow at a later date in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize County Humane Society.

KATTERHEINRICH, Marcella Katterheinrich (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Marcella “Marcie” Katterheinrich, 96, of 218 N. Main St., New Knoxville, OH, and a resident of the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster, OH died Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Joint Township Hospital in St. Marys, OH. She was born September 11, 1912 in New Knoxville, the daughter of Oscar and Matilda (Vordemark) Beickman. She married Robert Katterheinrich on July 18, 1937; he preceded her in death on January 18, 1996. She is survived by 1 son, Ted (Patricia) Katterheinrich of Bellevue, WA; 1 daughter, Sally (Michael) Bauer of Issaquah, WA; and 2 granddaughters: Mikaela and Mackenzie Bauer. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sisters: Olga Weiskettle and Betty Jane Beickman. Marcella was a 1930 graduate of New Knoxville High School. She had worked as a bookkeeper at the creamery in New Bremen, OH. She also assisted in the ownership and operation of Katterheinrich Plumbing and Heating in New Knoxville, OH. She was a lifelong member of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, where she was a member of the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class. She loved taking care of her home and family. In high school she was an excellent basketball player and played on the girls’ county championship team. Funeral rites will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2009 at the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville, OH. Memorial donations may be directed to the Radio Broadcast Fund of the Church.

KATTERHEINRICH, Mary Carol Ramga Katterheinrich (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 14 April 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) NEW KNOXVILLE, OHIO — Mary Carol Katterheinrich, age 90, of New Knoxville, Ohio, died April 14, 2020 at Elmwood Living Center of New Bremen. She was born February 19, 1930, North of the village of Buckland, OH to Earl McKinley Ramga and Edna Irene (Graessle) Ramga. On July 10, 1950, in Decatur, Indiana, she married Addis Lee Katterheinrich, whom preceded her death on July 17, 2016. She is survived by two sons, Tom (Marna) Katterheinrich, and Bill (Lynda) Katterheinrich, one daughter, Linda Myers, a daughter-in-law, Ruth Katterheinrich, all of New Knoxville, Ohio; and four grandchildren, Rachel Katterheinrich, Susan (Matthew) Burke, Alisa Katterheinrich and Laura Katterheinrich; siblings Imogene Roser, of Cridersville and Virginia Hardesty, Marlene Elliott and Charles (Janice) Ramga, all of Wapakoneta; and sisters-in law, Alfreda Ramga, Phyllis Ramga. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Addis; two sons, Paul Katterheinrich and David Katterheinrich; and brothers-in- law, Norman Roser , Charles Hardesty; Joe Elliot and Fred (Donna) Katterheinrich, eight siblings, Annabelle (Kermit) Hoge, Donald Ramga, John Edwin Ramga, Herbert Ramga, Alice (Roland) Truesdale, Robert Ramga, Christine (Joe) Steinke and Carl (Juanita) Ramga. She was a graduate of Buckland High School (Class of 1948). Mary grew up on the family farm near Kossuth, OH. Mary had been a high school cheerleader, a 4 H member and had worked at Nameplate, Spencerville, OH. She enjoyed her family, attending auctions, her collections and keeping her home immaculate. Her memberships included First Church of New Knoxville, St. Marys Boat Club, and was a life member of the New Knoxville Historical Society. Private family burial rites will take place at the Pilger Ruhe Cemetery in New Knoxville, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First Church of New Knoxville Radio Broadcast Fund. Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, 200 West Spring Street, New Knoxville, is entrusted with Mrs. Katterheinrich’s funeral arrangements.

KATTERHEINRICH, Myron Katterheinrich (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Myron “Sam” Katterheinrich, 86, of 216 West Spring Street, New Knoxville, OH, died Monday, August 13, 2012, at Saint Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, OH. He was born October 17, 1925, in New Knoxville, OH, the son of Samuel and Ida (Schultz) Katterheinrich. He married Joanne Koenig on August 23, 1947 and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by 2 daughters, Connie (David) Schwabero of Reading, MI; Nancy (Rod) Selby of New Knoxville, OH; 2 sons, Martin (Katye) Katterheinrich of Defiance, OH; John (Deborah) Katterheinrich of New Knoxville, OH; 7 grandchildren: Amy Trapp; Nicole Reasor; Matthew Schwabero; Kara Katterheinrich; Jessica Katterheinrich; Russell Katterheinrich; Laura Katterheinrich; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a half-brother, Harold Katterhenry; by a half-sister, Marcella Bardes. Sam was a 1943 graduate of New Knoxville High School He served two years in the US Navy during WWII. He retired from Miller’s Textile Service in Wapakoneta in 1987, where he had been a salesman. He was a member of the American Legion Post 444 in New Knoxville and the New Knoxville United Methodist Church. He loved golfing and was a big fan of the Reds and Browns. He was an avid flower gardener and grew beautiful roses. Funeral rites will be Friday, at the New Knoxville United Methodist Church. Private family burial rites will be held at the Evangelical Protestant Cemetery in New Knoxville. Memorial gifts may be given to the New Knoxville United Methodist Church.

KATTERHEINRICH, Paul R. Katterheinrich (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Paul R. Katterheinrich, 70, a longtime resident of Auglaize Acres Nursing Home, and formerly of New Knoxville, died Saturday, September 1, 2007 at the Auglaize Acres in Wapakoneta, OH. Paul was born April 4, 1937, in Auglaize County, the son of Hiram and Jessie (Brown) Katterheinrich. He is survived by brothers, Roger (Pam) Katterheinrich, of Bremen, IN; Brother, Rex (Janet) Katterheinrich, of Wapakoneta, OH; sister, Janet (Jerry) Wellman, of New Knoxville, OH and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by an infant sister, Janice Katterheinrich. Paul retired from Auglaize Industries in New Bremen, OH. He had previously worked at Hoge Lumber, Manbeck Nursery and Deigle Canning Factory. He loved sports, especially OSU football, Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Browns. He was a member of the New Knoxville United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at the New Knoxville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Auglaize Acres Activity Fund.

KATTERHEINRICH, Sarah Koenig Katterheinrich (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 11 June 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Sarah Koenig “Joanne” Katterheinrich, age 90, of New Knoxville, died Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community. She was born June 6, 1929, in New Bremen, Ohio, the daughter of Emil and Bertha (Sunderman) Koenig. She married Myron “Sam” Katterheinrich on August 23, 1947, and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2012. She is survived by her children: Connie (David) Schwabero of Reading, MI; Nancy (Rod) Selby of New Knoxville; Martin (Katye) Katterheinrich of Defiance; John (Deborah) Katterheinrich of New Knoxville; her grandchildren: Amy (Skip) Trapp; Nichole (Jeremy) Resor; Matthew (Ashley) Schwabero; Kara (Chad) Sherrill; Jessica (Danny) Nielsen; Russell Katterheinrich; Laura Katterheinrich; 8 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Daryl Koenig of New Bremen. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents; husband; by her siblings: Everett Koenig; Paul Koenig; David Koenig. She was a 1947 graduate of New Bremen High School. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Knoxville United Methodist Church, where she had served as choir director for many years. She loved flower gardening, especially roses and she was a great cook. Funeral rites will be at the New Knoxville United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Evangelical Protestant Cemetery, New Knoxville. Memorial gifts may be given to the church. Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, 200 West Spring Street, New Knoxville, is entrusted with Joanne’s funeral arrangements.

KATTERHEINRICH, Selma Rebecca Katterheinrich (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Selma Rebecca Katterheinrich, 95, formerly of New Knoxville, OH, and a resident of Dorothy Love Retirement Community, died Thursday, August 2, 2007, at Dorothy Love. She was born April 23, 1912, in New Knoxville, the daughter of Christ and Anna (Elshoff) Katterheinrich. She is survived by one sister, Esther Barr of Sidney, OH; by a niece, Carol Barr of Decatur, IL; by three nephews: Arnold Katterhenry of Clearwater, FL (Note: Some of the family use the Americanized spelling of the family name i.e. Katterhenry) John Katterhenry of Cumming, GA; Thomas Barr of Costa Mesa, CA. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Emil and Arnold Katterhenry; one sister, Edna Katterheinrich; a nephew, David Barr and her parents. Selma was a 1930 graduate of New Knoxville High School and a graduate of Bowling Green State University. She had taught school in Kettlersville and for many years for the Saint Marys City Schools. She was a lifelong member of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, where she had been active in the Women’s Guild and had taught Sunday School for many years. Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 5, 2007, at the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Dorothy Love Life Care Fund or to the Radio Broadcast Fund of the Church. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Vornholt- Miller Funeral Home, 200 West Spring Street, New Knoxville.

KATTERHENRY, Calvin H. Katterhenry (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – February 15, 2013) Calvin H. Katterhenry, age 96, of Wapakoneta, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2013, at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born Jan. 21, 1917, in New Knoxville near Carter Creek, the son of Jacob W. and Elizabeth (Hinze) Katterheinrich, who preceded him in death. Survivors include 3 great-nephews, 5 great-nieces, 5 great-great-nephews and 7 great-great-nieces. He was preceded in death by two brothers, three sisters, five nephews, and three nieces. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during World War II. He entered the service in May 1941, and after basic training, served with Co. F, 157th Infantry, Regiment 45 Thunderbirds Division. He sailed overseas in June 1943, and was in the invasion of Sicily and Italy. He served as platoon sergeant, was wounded in February 1944, at Anzio, Italy, and was discharged November 1944. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, European African Middle East Medal with two Bronze Stars, the Combat Infantry Badge, the American Defense Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the World War II, Efficiency Honor Fideles, Expert Rifleman and Sharpshooter. Funeral services will be Tuesday, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Pilger Rhue Cemetery, New Knoxville, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW. Memorial contributions may be directed to Putnam County Hospice, 139 Court St., Ottawa, OH, 45875.

KATTERHENRY, Robert E. Katterhenry (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Robert E. “Red” Katterhenry, 87, of 1242 Quail Run, Wapakoneta, died Wednesday, August 22, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys. He was born December 25, 1924, in Wapakoneta, the son of Gus and Daisy (DeLong) Katterhenry. He married Anna Hay on January 9, 1945, and she preceded him in death on February 12, 2004. He is survived by his son, Kevin (Anna) Katterhenry of Celina; a daughter, Michel Wilds of Scottsdale, AZ; by 9 grandchildren: Troy (Jennifer) Hartrick; Linzi Juliano; Erinn Juliano; Jose Juliano; Lisa (Charles) Howe; Nick Katterhenry; Nan Katterhenry; Nick Fortman; Brooke (Garrett) Gray; by 5 great-grandchildren; by 2 sisters: Shirley Baughman of Wapakoneta; Betty (Bob) Keller of Wapakoneta; and by a sister-in-law, Frieda Hay of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a brother, Dick Katterhenry; brothers-in-law Dan Hay, Dick Baughman and Dick Longemeyer; and by a sister-in-law, Mary Alice Longemeyer. Red was a graduate of Blume High School in Wapakoneta. He served in the United States Army during WWII and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima with the 147th Infantry. He had worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys for 17 years and was the founder and operator of Snack Time Restaurant for 18 years; he then co-owned Rino and Red’s Auto in Celina. He was a member of the Saint Marys Idlewild Club; the Wapakoneta VFW, Elks Lodge, and Eagles. He was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Wapakoneta. He was a member of the 80 and Over Ski Club; he enjoyed traveling and golfing; most of all, he loved being with his family and friends. Funeral rites will be Sunday, August 26, 2012, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.

KATTMAN, Dorothy Kattman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 5 November 2016) Dorothy Kattman, age 102, formerly of 203 East South Street, New Knoxville, died Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Elmwood of New Bremen. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at the First Church of New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys handled the arrangements.

KATTMAN, Larry J. Kattman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 22 September 2015) Larry J. Kattman, age 83, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Surviving are his wife Louise J. Kattman of Fort Wayne, son Dodd M. (Deb) Kattman of Roanoke, IN, daughter Tracey L. Kattman of Fort Wayne, a brother Lee Kattman and grandchildren, Nick, Ali and Braden Kattman. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Abner Kattman; his mother Salome Kattman and his brothers Tad Kattman and Mark Kattman. Those who knew Larry understood that he was a strong believer in God, family, and a healthy mix of honesty and integrity. Born in New Knoxville, Larry worked as a Vice- President/Controller with ITT Industries for 36 years, retiring in 1992. He also worked as a consultant with K&K Insurance for 36 years. Larry was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and former member of Calvary-Third United Presbyterian Church for close to 50 years. He also enjoyed playing golf and watching NASCAR. A funeral service will be Thursday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2417 Getz Road. D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road is handling the arrangements. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, IN. Memorials may be made to the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission or Aldersgate UMC.

KATTMAN, Lee Kattman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 25 September 2016) Lee Kattman, age 87, of 500 West South Street, New Knoxville, OH, died Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community. He was born March 11, 1929, in New Knoxville, the son of Abner and Salome (Schuler) Kattman. He married Martha Adams of October 19, 1950, and she preceded him in death on March 14, 2009. He is survived by his children: Brenda Kattman of Lima; Gary (Beth) Kattman of Greensboro, NC and 1 grandson, Michael Kattman of Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; siblings Tad Kattman, Mark Kattman, and Larry Joe Kattman. Lee was a 1947 graduate of New Knoxville High School and a graduate of Northwestern Business School in Lima. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Korea during the war there. He retired in 1994 as the manager of the Hoge Brush Company in New Knoxville. He was a member of the First Church of New Knoxville, where he had served as a Deacon, Elder and Sunday School Superintendent of the church. He was a member of American Legion Post 444, New Knoxville. Lee took great pride in visiting friends and church members as he quietly lived his faith. Funeral rites will be Thursday, September 29, 2016, at the First Church of New Knoxville. Burial, with military honors conducted by American Legion Post 444, will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to the Radio Broadcast Fund of the church. Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, New Knoxville, is entrusted with Mr. Kattman’s funeral arrangements.

KATTMAN, Martha J. Kattman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Martha J. Kattman, 78, of 500 West South Street, New Knoxville, OH, died Saturday, March 14, 2009, at the Otterbein St. Marys, St. Rt.364, St. Marys, OH. She was born February 27, 1931, in Auglaize County, the daughter of Ervin and Barbara (Burd) Adams. She married Lee Kattman on October 19, 1950; he survives at the residence. She is survived by her 2 children: Brenda Kattman of Lima; and Gary (Beth) Kattman of Greensboro, NC; and 1 grandson, Michael Kattman of Greensboro. She was preceded in death by her parents. Martha was a 1949 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 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 church. Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, 200 West Spring Street, is in charge of the arrangements.

KAUP, Betty J. Kaup (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 16 March 2009) Betty J. Kaup, age 84, 402 W. Vine St., Coldwater, died Sunday, March 15, 2009, at her residence. She was born May 2, 1924, in Celina, a daughter of Louis and Cecil (Kiser) Hauck and they preceded her in death. On Aug. 9, 1941, in Coldwater, she married Urban A. Kaup and he preceded her in death Feb. 16, 1987. She is survived by a son, Urban (Mary Ann) Kaup of Coldwater; two daughters, Kathy (Mark) Fullenkamp of St. Henry, Judy (Andrew) Fiely of St. Henry; a son-in-law; two sisters-in-law; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Susan Stachler and Carolyn McCrate and two brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed State of the Heart Hospice, 230 W. Main St., Coldwater, Ohio 45828, or Holy Trinity Food Pantry.

KAUP, Mary Lydia Kaup (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 30 December 2015) Mary Lydia Kaup, age 92, formerly 116 Parkway Court in St. Marys, OH, died Wednesday December 30, 2015 at Celina Manor. She was born September 1, 1923 in Mooers Forks, NY to Archie and Mary Louise (Meseck) Longtin. On June 30, 1945, she married Sylvester J. Kaup, who died October 11, 1998. She is survived by 2 sons Robert Kaup of Celina, OH; Ronald (Martha) Kaup of Ayersville, OH; 2 daughters, Sheila Coffield of Versailles, OH; Ann (Phillip) Fett of New Carlisle, OH; and 1 sister, Gail Thairin of Albany, NY. She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Mary Louise Longtin; husband, Sylvester Kaup; two sons, Steve Kaup and Lee Kaup; six brothers, Edward Longtin; Herman Longtin; Francis Longtin; Stephen Longtin; Albert Longtin; Joseph Longtin; and six sisters: Velena, Cordella, Clara, Marie Delia, Gayle and Gloria. She was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and American Legion Post # 323, both in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included bowling, playing bingo and singing with the “Sunshine Singers.” Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled Thursday January 7, 2016 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 511 E. Spring Street in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.

KAYLOR, Catherine A. Kaylor (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 7 October 2015) Catherine A. Kaylor, 88, formerly of St. Marys, OH died Wednesday October 7, 2015 at Autumn Leaves Alzheimer’s & Memory Care Assisted Living in Vernon Hills, IL. She was born September 23, 1927 in Wapakoneta, OH to Roland and Marie (Drexler) Ruck. On September 25, 1947 she married Glen R. Kaylor, who died January 4, 1986. She is survived by 3 sons, Ken (Barbara) Kaylor of Columbus, OH; Rick (Pam) Kaylor of Buckeye, AZ; Robin (Jim McDorman) Kaylor of Springfield, TN; 3 daughters, Karen (Jerry) Glaser of St. Marys, OH; Glenda (David) Braun of Green Oaks, IL; Kimberly (Jack) Smith of Troup, TX; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Eugene (Laura) Ruck of Lake Whales, FL; and 1 sister, Shirlene (Paul) Grimes of Wapakoneta, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roland and Marie Ruck; husband, Glen Kaylor; an infant son; step-son, Ronnie Kaylor; brother, James Ruck; and sister, Donna Monnin. Mrs. Kaylor was a homemaker. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and its Altar-Rosary Sodality and sang in the church choir for many years. She was also a member of Eagles Lodge Aerie # 767 auxiliary. Her favorite pastimes included sewing, crocheting and making crafts. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled Monday October 12, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 511 E. Spring Street in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Miller – Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may directed to either Friends of Holy Rosary or the Alzheimer’s Assoc.

KAYLOR, Lloyd E. Kaylor (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Lloyd E. Kaylor, 92, of 09328 Neptune - Mendon Road in Celina, OH, died Sunday April 29, 2007 at his residence in rural Mercer Co. He was born May 9, 1914 in rural Mercer Co., OH to Adam & Bertha (Brush) Kaylor. On April 7, 1934, he married to Ottoline M. Boroff, who preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter, Dorothy (Richard) Grimm of Celina, OH; sons Robert (Carol) Kaylor of Celina, OH; John (Pat) Kaylor of Dayton, OH; Gary (Brenda) Kaylor of Rockford, OH; 5 grandchildren; 4 great- grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; 11 step great-grandchildren; 8 step great-great-grandchildren and a brother, Leroy (Linda) Kaylor of Three Rivers, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sister, Leota Boley; sister, Ethel Myers; sister, Claire Robinson; brother, Lester Kaylor; brother, Raymond Kaylor; and brother, Veryl Kaylor. Mr. Kaylor was a life-long dairy and grain farmer. He enjoyed hunting. Graveside services are Thursday May 3, 2007 at the North Grove Cemetery in Celina, OH. Arrangements are being completed with the Miller Funeral Home (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.

KECK, Thelma Keck (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 5 September 2015) Thelma "June" Keck, age 67, of Celina, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. Born July 11, 1948 in Acme, WV, she was a daughter of the late John & Thelma (Green) Gilbert. June married Bill Keck on April 5, 1965, and he survives along with their 3 children: Angie (Randy) Dixon of Cincinnati, Lisa Keck of Fairborn and Steve (Kelly) Keck of Coldwater, 5 grandchildren: Cory Seibert, Shaun Seibert, Gavin Keck, Caleb Keck and Libby Keck, and 4 great-grandchildren; her brothers & sisters: Jim (Sharon) Gilbert of St. Marys, and Anita (Mike) Gilbert, Brenda (Dave) Gingerich, Rita Hagaman, Bill (Sue) Gilbert, Edward (Mary) Gilbert and Roger Gilbert, all of Celina, and a brother-in-law, Thomas Temple of Celina. Preceding June in death were her parents, a brother & sister-in-law: Gene & Vivian Gilbert, and two sisters: Nancy Temple and Peggy Gilbert. She had been a bus driver for Celina City Schools for 15 years, and had also worked at the former Huffy and Mersman plants in Celina. June enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She never knew a stranger. Funeral Services will be Thursday, September 10th at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow at Neptune Cemetery in Center Township. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

KEEFER, Alice M. Keefer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421024) Alice M. Keefer, age 77, of Maria Stein, died Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Celina Manor. She was born July 10, 1937 in Maria Stein, to the late Roman & Clara (Piekenbrock) Meier. She is survived by a daughter, Tammy Keefer of Maria Stein, brothers and sisters, Donald & Linda Meier of Yorkshire, Richard & Patricia Meier of Ft. Recovery, Roger Meier of Maria Stein, Stanley & Linda Meier of Maria Stein and Lucille & John Steinbrunner of Coldwater, and a brother-in-law, James Platfoot of Florida. She was preceded in death by a brother, Cyril Meier and a sister, Charlene Platfoot. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Maria Stein, and its ladies sodality. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, September 22 at St. John Catholic Church, Maria Stein. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the services.

KEEFREY, Joan M. Keefrey (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1497905) Joan M. Keefrey, age 88, of St. Henry, died on January 12, 2015 at the Gardens at St. Henry. She was born July 31, 1926 in Celina, to the late Harvey & Idabelle (Creeden) Stout. On October 22, 1949, she married Dr. John R. Keefrey, and he died February 28, 1986. She is survived by a brother, Robert & Edna Stout of St. Henry, nephews, Ronald & Judy Stout, William & Linda Stout and James & Linda Stout, all of St. Henry, a niece, Rebecca & William Stalder of Harbor Springs, MI and many great-nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by a brother, James Stout and a sister-in-law, Helen Stout. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. She was a graduate of Celina I.C., completed her Nurses training in Phoenix, AZ in 1947, and worked with her husband as an RN at St. Joe Hospital in Phoenix. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, January 17, 2015 at St. Henry Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Celina. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

KEEL, Shree A. Keel (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 22 June 2016) Shree A. Keel, age 59, of 817 Hendricks Avenue in St. Marys, OH died Wednesday June 22, 2016 at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, OH. She was born October 25, 1956 in Ripley, WV to Gene and Sylvia (Lares) Price. On August 30, 1997 in St. Marys, OH she married Chuck Keel, who survives. Also survived by 1 son Shane (Precious) Rowe of Spencerville, OH; 2 daughters Michelle (James) Evans of Celina, OH; Elizabeth (Joseph) Faught of St. Marys, OH; 1 step-daughter Sherryl (Otis) Mead, Jr. of Union City, OH; 1 step-son Jerome Heitkamp; grandchildren: Chance Hicks, Logan Evans, Dylan Meinerding, Ashtin Rowe, Nadia Rowe, Hallie Faught, Jordyn Faught, Zeppelin Faught, Desiree East, Seth Heitkamp, Josh Liles, Jace Heitkamp, Merrick Heitkamp; 1 sister Judy (Lonnie) Collins of Swansboro, NC and 1 brother Joey (Wanda) Lares of Van, WV. She was preceded in death by her father Gene Price; her mother Sylvia LaLonde; and a son Matthew LaLonde. She was a 1976 graduate of Van Wert High School. She was a homemaker and had previously worked as a production employee for Findlay Industries in Botkins, OH. Her favorite pastimes included boating and spending time with her grandchildren. Rites are scheduled to be Monday June 27, 2016 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.

KEER, Toby Lee Kerr (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 July 2019) Toby Lee Kerr, age 52, of St. Marys, died Monday July 1, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 8, 1966, in Lima, the son of David and Marjorie Kerr. He married Kelly Mullins on June 1, 2019; she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his mother, Marjorie Kerr, of Lima; by his children: Loren (Donte) Rollerson, of Celina; Jaden Kerr, of Lima; Brandon (Desiree) Mullins, of Cridersville; Louis Tuite, of Florida; Cameron Mullins, of Florida; and Hailey Mullins, of St. Marys. He is survived by his grandchildren: Aspen Mullins, Aaliyah Mullins, Aydinn Tuite and by numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his siblings: Davelle Everhardt, of Lima; Tonia (Dwight) Webb, of Lima; Missy (Eric) Faulkner of Sandusky and Vicki Kerr, of Lima. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Richard Kerr. Toby was a 1985 graduate of Bath High School and Apollo Career Center. He served as a corrections officer at Lebanon Correctional Institution, and he later served as a city of Lima as a police officer. Most recently, he worked at Continental in St. Marys. Toby really enjoyed lake life, fishing, boating, spending time with his family - especially his grandchildren, a good cup of coffee and learning about God's love. Funeral rites will be at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys. Private family burial rites will be held.

KEESLER, Carolyn Taylor-Keesler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 2 May 2014) Carolyn Taylor-Keesler, age 57, of New Haven, IN, and formerly of St. Marys, died suddenly Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on Oct. 24, 1956, in Martin, KY, the daughter of Bill and Julia (Gibson) Taylor. They both preceded her in death. She married Rick Keesler, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her two brothers, Randy (Christine) Taylor of St. Marys, Bill (Marcie) Taylor of St. Marys and by numerous nieces and nephews. Carolyn was a 1976 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School in St. Marys. She had previously worked at Teleflex in Van Wert, and most recently at Speedway in Fort Wayne. She was a member of the Calvary Chapel Baptist Church in Minster. She enjoyed scrapbooking, cooking and caring for her dogs. Funeral rites will take place Monday at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys. Private family burial rites will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial gifts may be given to Calvary Chapel Church.

KEIBER, Beatrice Keiber (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Beatrice Keiber, 86, formerly of St. Marys, OH, died Monday, March 3, 2008 at the Roselawn Manor Nursing Home, Spencerville, OH. She was born September 9, 1921, in St. Marys, OH, the daughter of Lewis and Clara (Moore) Frey. She married Emerson C. Bilger on September 25, 1940: he was killed serving his country in WWII. She married Vernon Keiber on December 7, 1946 and he preceded her in death on January 9, 1999. She is survived by daughters, Patricia (Dale) Paul, of New Knoxville, OH; Sharmon (Ron) Hall, of Berne, IN; Susan Keyes, of Decatur, IN; sons, Ron (Doris) Keiber, of Rock Hill, SC and Kenneth (Janet) Keiber, of Lima OH; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 4 step-great-grandchildren; 2 great-great- grandchildren; brothers, Charles Frey, of St. Marys, OH and John Frey, of El Paso, TX. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; a sister, Mary Anderson; two brothers, Woodrow and Leroy Frey. Beatrice was a 1939 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. She was a homemaker and loved history. She was extremely interested in politics and loved to talk and debate about them. She had attended St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in St. Marys. Funeral rites will be Monday, March 10, 2008 at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton. Memorial donations may be directed to the Diabetic Association.

KEIBER, Connie Diana Keiber (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Connie Diana Keiber, age 61, of 836 Columbia Street in St. Marys, OH died unexpectedly Saturday March 22, 2008 at the White Co. Hospital in Sparta, TN. Connie was born November 1, 1946 in Connersville, IN to Eugene & Josephine (Hendricks) Wedding. On September 8, 1962, she married Roy H. Keiber, who died September 11, 1999. She is survived by a son, Christopher “Pick” Keiber of Wapakoneta, OH; three daughters, Ruth Ann Wagner; Diana (Mike) Rosell; and Betty Crist all of St. Marys, OH; 17 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brothers, Wayne (Carla) Wedding of LaPorte, IN; Eugene (Patricia) Wedding of St. Marys, OH; sisters, Mardale Gannon of Portland, IN; Melissa (Mike) Dawson of Centerville, IN; and Christine Ridgway of Portland, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene & Josephine Wedding; husband, Roy Keiber; infant daughter, Sarah Keiber; son, William Keiber; daughter, Arlene Keiber; 2 sisters: Shirley Nunnery & Donna Wagner. She had been employed as a production worker at Fisher Cheese Co. in Wapakoneta and St. Marys Cannery. She had attended the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in St. Marys. She greatly loved her family, and especially enjoyed playing games with her grandchildren. She was a passionate fan NASCAR and the Indianapolis Colts football team. She also enjoyed playing cards and solving puzzles. Services are scheduled for Friday March 28, 2008 at the Miller Funeral Home (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will take place at the Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

KEIBER, Ned E. Keiber (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – April 10, 2012) Ned E. Keiber, age 82, of Wapakoneta, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 16, 1929, in Wapakoneta, to Earl W. and Hazel (Wellington) Keiber, and they preceded him in death. On Feb. 9, 1957, he married Margaret June Peak, and she survives. He is also survived by 2 daughters, Leslie K. (Keiber) Steining and Linda S. (Keiber) (Kevin) Schnell, both of Wapakoneta; 5 grandchildren, and 1 brother and sister-in-law. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the First United Methodist Church in Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church or to Tri- County Community Health Professionals.

KEIFER. Gerald Arthur Keifer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 15 January 2011) Gerald Arthur Keifer, age 77, of New Bremen, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, in Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster. He was born on Nov. 26, 1933, in Fort Loramie, to Milton and Mabel Cooley Keifer. Both parents are deceased. On Aug. 10, 1957, he married Marjorie J. Huelskamp, who preceded him in death. He was a former construction worker. He was a U. S. Navy Korean War veteran and also a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 241 of New Bremen. He is survived by two sons, Bruce (Shelly) Keifer of Lakeview and Randy (Melissa) Keifer of New Knoxville; a daughter, Yvonne (Keith) Garman of New Bremen; four grandchildren, Jeff (Katie) Keifer, Amanda (Dusty) Wallace, Adam Garman and Ryan Garman; two great-grandchildren, Parker Keifer and Leila Wallace and a brother Wesley (Esther) Keifer of Sidney. At his request, no public services or visiting hours are planned. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements are by Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.

KEIGHLEY, Dale Gene Keighley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 15 April 2016) Dr. Dale Gene Keighley, age 85, formerly of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Otterbein Retirement Community, St. Marys. He was born on Sept. 6, 1930, in Dayton to Arthur M. and Helen (McDonald) Keighley, both of which preceded him in death. He is survived by 3 sons: Dr. Robert Dale (Sheryl) Keighley of St. Marys; Wm. Scott Keighley of Cincinnati, and Bradley Allen (Denise) Keighley of Columbus; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a brother Arthur Keighley. Dr. Keighley was a 1948 graduate of Fairview High School in Dayton, a graduate of Bowling Green State University in 1952 and he earned his doctor of medicine at the Des Moines Still College of Osteopathy in 1956. He established his family practice shortly thereafter in Dayton from 1956-1962. After finishing his training at the Dover Clinic in Boston, he went on to specialize in proctology at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton for the next 20 years. Dr. Keighley is credited and recognized for introducing the colonoscopy procedure to the state of Ohio. He finished his career in St. Petersburg, FL, where he was known as the local beach doctor, making house and hotel calls. He was respected by his colleagues, loved by his patients, and enjoyed the communities where his services were received and appreciated. He will be deeply missed by all his family who will remember his sense of humor, his love for life, his adventurist spirit, and his boisterous laugh. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community benevolence fund. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys.

KEISER, Terry Anne Keiser (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 28 September 2016) Terry Anne Keiser, age 61, of St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at her residence. She was a former Rockford resident. She was born January 17, 1955 in Harrisburg, PA to Samuel E. & Mary L. (Hoffon) Brandt. She married James W. Keiser on July 24, 1976, and he survives. Also surviving is her mother, Mary Brandt of Middletown, PA, two sons, D. J. (Carrie) Keiser of Etters, PA and Adam (Marta) Keiser of Charlotte, NC, 3 grandchildren: Olivia, Wyatt and Ethan Keiser, and 1 brother, Sam Brandt of Middletown, PA. Preceding Terry in death was her father, Samuel Brandt, and two sisters, Nancy (Chuck) Wyrick and Gayle (Bowdie) Faust. Terry was a Homemaker, and had worked as a Realtor and Entrepreneur. A 1972 graduate of Lower Dauphin High School in Hummelstown, PA, Terry had been a Class Winner in the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. She volunteered as a Youth Worker, Small Group Facilitator from 1984-2013. She was a member of New Community Missionary Church in St. Marys from 2013-present. She also had served the following Churches of God General Conference - Middletown First, Middletown, PA; Vander Ave., York, PA; New Brighton First, New Brighton, PA; New Beginnings, Wexford, PA; High View, Ronks, PA; Highspire First in Highspire, PA; and Mt. Tabor, Celina, OH. She enjoyed writing, travel, word games, and her family. Terry was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. For almost 26 years she fought the good fight. She may have had MS, but it never had her. In fact, to her, MS meant - My Source, My Savior, My Strength, My Salvation. Memorial Services will be Saturday, October 1, at New Community Church, 1025 Greenville Road in St. Marys. A Memorial Service will also be held at the Middletown First Church of God in Middletown, PA, at a later date. The family requests that Memorial Contributions may be made to the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, in lieu of flowers.

KEISTER, Winifred J. Keister (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 August 2010) Winifred J. Keister, age 88, 226 E. Oak St., Celina, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, at the Gardens of Celina. She was born Nov. 9, 1921, in Columbus, a daughter to the late Arthur Dillon and Bonnie Beryl (Goslee) Morrow. On Aug. 2, 1941, she married her high school sweetheart Kenton K. Keister and he preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 1981. She is survived by her 3 sons and daughters- in-law, John (Barbara) Keister of Worthington, David (Susan) Keister of Columbus, Kevin (Nancy) Keister of Worthington; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 son-in-law, Eldon Brinkman of Hendersonville, NC; a 1 sister. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Brinkman; two brothers and sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law. Funeral services will be Friday at the Lehman- Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercer County Council on Aging.

KEITH, Mary Keith (Abstracted from the Lima News, May 7, 1950) Waynesfield- May 6, 1950 - Mrs. Mary (Maggie) Keith, age 83, died at her home Saturday after an illness of four days. She is survived by her husband, Elmer; two daughters, Mrs. Ella Huffer of Waynesfield, and Mrs. Madaline Hansen of Toledo; five sons, Carl, of Rt. 2, Lima, Guy of Waynesfield, Burline of Rt. 6, Lima, Elsworth of Rt. 1, and John R. of Waynesfield; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The body will be at the Weygandt funeral home for services and burial will be in Fairmount cemetery.

KEITH, Mary Elizabeth Keith (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 15 October 2013) Mary Elizabeth Keith, age 92, of Van Wert, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born on Jan. 28, 1921, in Middlebury, to parents Henry William and Jessie Almina (Bolenbaugh) Hoffman. In June 1957, she married Milo Jacob Keith, who preceded her in death on Sept. 24, 1986. She is survived by a son, Harold Chaney of Manitou Beach, MI; by a daughter, Connie (Don) Cowgill of Findlay; by stepchildren, Milo (Helen) Keith of New Knoxville, Mary Ellen White of New Bremen and Dave (Linda) Keith of Jefferson City, MO; a brother; a sister; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 11 step- grandchildren; 26 step-great-grandchildren and three step-great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Donald L. Chaney, a stepson, Robert Keith, by two grandchildren, a step-grandchild, a step-great-grandchild and four brothers. Services will be Wednesday at Cowan and Son Funeral Home in Van Wert. Burial will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

KEITH, Milo R. Keith (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – October 31, 2014) Milo R. Keith, age 79, of 11924 State Route 29, New Knoxville, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. He was born on June 2, 1935, in Van Wert, the son of Milo and Alice (Wyandt) Keith. He married Helen Mace on Oct. 10, 1954, in Van Wert, and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his 2 daughters, Pam (Tom) James of Delaware, Brenda (Dwain) Meckstroth of New Knoxville, by 4 grandchildren, Keith (Becky) Meckstroth, Andrew Meckstroth, Whitney (Mitchel) Klosterman and Sarah James; 2 great-grandchildren, Peyton and Emery Meckstroth; 1 sister, Mary Ellen White of New Bremen and 1 brother, David Keith of Jefferson City, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, by a son, Michael Keith, a brother, Robert Keith and a granddaughter, Samantha James. Milo was a 1954 graduate of Van Wert High School He retired from Chrysler Corporation and later worked at GKN Sinter Metals in Van Wert. He was a member of the New Knoxville United Methodist Church. After retirement, Milo loved to golf and had recorded two holes in one. He also enjoyed fishing and listening to bluegrass music. He liked to farm and he liked to restore Cushman Scooters. He helped build the Freedom Train, a popular train ride that appears at many local events, and he served as chief engineer of the train. He loved New Knoxville Ranger athletics. Funeral rites will be Tuesday at the New Knoxville United Methodist Church in New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert. Vornholt-Miller Funeral Homes, 200 W. Spring St., New Knoxville, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

KEITH, Rosie E. Keith (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Rosie E. Keith, 93, of 231 S. Main Street in St. Marys, OH died Sunday June 3, 2012 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. She was born April 9, 1919 in Lily, KY to George and Mary (Hoskins) Thompson. She married Elmer Keith in 1953, and he died April 9, 1978. She is survived by 3 daughters, Irene (Ernie) Tuttle of Middletown, OH; Cheryl (David) Simms of St. Marys, OH; Vivian June Keith of St. Marys, OH; 1 step-daughter, Marie Douglass of Toledo, OH; 1 step-son, William Keith of Toledo, OH; grandchildren: Kristina Simms, David (Kelly) Simms, Larry (Marie) Tuttle, Gary Tuttle, Lisa (Chris) Huff, Jimmy (Amy) Tuttle, Michelle (Kevin) Puckett, Lisa Roberts-Blair, Herb (Lindsay) Chaney, Lorrie Tuttle; great-grandchildren: Becky (Mark) Mitchell, Tiffany Tuttle, Robby Tuttle, Daniel Scott, Emily Tuttle, Hannah Tuttle, Adam Huff, Jacob Tuttle, Chloe Tuttle, Katie Puckett, Courtnie Puckett, Alissa Puckett, Brad Simms, Alex Simms, Cate Simms, Wes Blair, Isabelle Baker, and Kole Tuttle; great-great- grandchildren: Braydin Scott, Shealyn Scott, Korbin Huff, Karmen Huff, Addison Leach; 2 sisters, Cordie Miracle of Findlay, OH; Martha Chaney of St. Marys, OH; 2 sisters-in-law, Alice Thompson of Findlay, OH; and Lizzy Thompson of Corbin, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mary Thompson; husband, Elmer Keith; infant twin sons, Ronny & Donny Thompson; step-daughter, Verla Geller; step-daughter, Donna Miller; step-son, Wayne Keith; granddaughter, Marcella Tuttle; brother, Willie Thompson; sister, Minnie Thompson; sister, Maudie Caldwell; brother, Herb Thompson; sister, Dora Markley; brother, Dan Thompson; brother, Clyde Thompson; brother, Charles Thompson; brother, Cliff Thompson. She was a homemaker and had been employed by the Auglaize Co. Council on Aging. Her favorite pastimes included writing letters and reading. She was very involved in the lives of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rites are scheduled Wednesday June 6, 2012 at Miller Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

KELBEL, Connie J. Kelbel (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Connie J. Kelbel, 64, of 232 Hickory Street, Saint Marys, died Thursday, June 27, 2013, at Saint Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born October 19, 1948, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Neal and Sarah Kelbel. She is survived by her daughter: Amy (fiance Benjamin Shinn) McMurray of Saint Marys; a granddaughter: Sarah McMurray of Saint Marys; a brother: Dennis Kelbel of Saint Marys; by her nieces and nephews: Angela Waters; Jason Kelbel; Carrie Askins; Ryan (Aimee) Kelbel; Andrea (Mitch) Kelbel; by numerous great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and by two brothers: Darrell and Butch Kelbel. Connie was retired from Trim Trends Corporation in Spencerville, where she had worked for many years. She enjoyed baking, fishing and family get-togethers. Funeral rites will be Monday, July 1, 2013, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Memorial gifts may be given to her family.

KELCH, Charlene J. Kelch (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – October 3, 2012) Charlene J. Kelch, age 78, of Eaton, passed away on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Eaton after an extended illness. She was born on Dec. 22, 1933, in New Bremen, to Wilbur Herman and Donna (Bartlett) Schroer, and they preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Bob G. Kelch of Eaton (Lakengren); her children, David Kelch of Dayton, Vicki (Chris) Jackson of Eaton (Lakengren), Jayne Kelch of Dayton, Doug Kelch of Mesa, AZ, and Susan (Brad) Creech of Eaton (Lakengren); 9 grandchildren Ben, Rachel, Nicholas, A.J., Shannon, Steve, Sara, Cassie and Ricky; 1 great-granddaughter, Jaysha; 1 brother, Steve (Linda) Schroer of New Bremen; and her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her infant sister, Charlotte Schroer. She was a graduate of New Bremen High School and a graduate of Lima Memorial Hospital Nursing College. She worked as a registered nurse for 40 years at Grandview Hospital in Dayton. She was an active member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Eaton, where she was also a member of the Grace Lutheran Church Women. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Grace Lutheran Church, 111 Lutheran Drive, Eaton. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton. Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, 226 W. Main St., Eaton, is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420.

KELCH, Lloyd E. Kelch (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 December 2009) Lloyd E. Kelch, age 88, of St. Marys, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus. He was born June 16, 1921, in Versailles, to the late Adam and Anna Mae (Boomershine) Kelch. He was also preceded in death by beloved wife Annabelle (Kley) Kelch; a sister Dorothy Kelch; brother-in-law Glenn Brewer and sister-in-law Doris Kelch. He was survived by daughter Mary Ann McElroy of Pickerington; grandchildren Brian (Tara) McElroy of Worthington, and Craig (Jeanna) McElroy of Pickerington; great-grandchildren Tiernan, Dolan and Dahlia McElroy, and Luke and Emma McElroy; brother John Kelch of Greenville; sister Wanda Brewer of Ansonia and nieces and nephews. He was a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a retired supervisor for the Goodyear Tire Company in St. Marys, where he was employed for more than 36 years. He was an avid fisherman and was a big OSU football and basketball fan. Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, 550 Hill Road North (St. Rt. 256), Pickerington is handling the arrangements. The funeral service will be Monday at the Eastview United Methodist Church, 1045 Ross Road, Whitehall. Interment will follow the funeral service at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Versailles. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eastview United Methodist Church Food Pantry or the American Heart Association in Lloyd's memory.

KELLER, Alice Mary Keller (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2124789) Alice Mary Keller, age 76, of St. Henry, died Friday, July 27, 2018 at her home. She was born August 29, 1941 in North Star to the late Edwin & Katherine (Kramer) Dirksen. She married Marvin A. Keller on August 23, 1969, in Versailles and he survives in St. Henry. She is survived by four children, Dale & Tammy Keller of Portland, IN, Andrea & Dan Meyer of Versailles, Benjamin & Cara Keller of Ft. Loramie, and Calvin & Antoinette Keller of Pigeon, MI; twelve grandchildren, Abigail, Josephine, Jessica, Emma, Drew, Samuel, Isaac, Cecily, James, Adam, Gavinus & Irais; siblings and in-laws, Edward & Mary Ann Dirksen of Sharpsburg, Urban Dirksen of Sharpsburg, Kenneth & Kathy Dirksen of Wapakoneta, Joan Fisher of Buffalo, NY, Irene Dirksen of Dayton, Lester & Velma Dirksen of Portland, IN, Helen Diller of St. Anthony, Mildred & Carl Dapore of Versailles, Dennis & Carol Keller of North Carolina, and Virgil & Joyce Keller of Florida. Alice is also preceded in death by in-laws, Bernice Dirksen, Ralph Keller, Jerry Fisher and Urban Diller. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church. She was a homemaker, helped farm and raised her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 30, 2018 at St. Henry Church. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to James Cancer Center.

KELLER, Barbara Keller (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – November 22, 2011) Barbara “Jane” Keller, age 68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, at her residence, surrounded by her family following a courageous two year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). She faced this disease with love, grace and dignity. She was born on Sept. 18, 1943, to Fredrick and Elizabeth Banks Pitthan, and they preceded her in death. On Aug. 11, 1962, she married the love of her life John A. Keller, and he survives her in Wapakoneta. They were married for 49 years. She is also survived by her 3 children, Elizabeth “Beth” (Ross) Kantner of Wapakoneta, Susan (Craig) Niemeyer of Grand Junction, CO, and Paul (Kate) Keller of Indianapolis, IN; 5 grandchildren, Ryan and Kaitlin Kantner, Tatum and Tristin Niemeyer and Benjamin Keller; 1 brother, Fred (Dee) Pitthan, of Rockford, IL; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Jane was a graduate of Wapakoneta High School, Apollo Vocational Licensed Practical Nursing Program and Lima Technical College Registered Nursing Program. During her nursing career, she was the director of nursing at Cridersville Nursing Home for 10 years. She then went on to practice nursing for the Auglaize Family Practice for 18 years. She was a devoted, compassionate and caring nurse. Jane loved her family, and she was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her Lord Jesus with all her heart, soul and mind and was a member of Shawnee Alliance Church in Lima for 40 years. She had a servant’s heart and travelled extensively on missions trips to Mali (Africa), Dominican Republic and Guatemala. She enjoyed caring for needy children in orphanages and helping to deliver babies at the Koutiala Hospital in Mali. She also went to Waveland, MS, three times to help families with reconstruction from Hurricane Katrina. Jane enjoyed the outdoors and was extremely active. She loved cooking, gardening, tandem bicycling with her husband, hiking, fishing, having fellowship with her church small group and playing cards with her life- time friends in her card club. At the age of 50, she took up downhill and cross country skiing. She loved to ski with her family. She was a certified master gardener, a long time volunteer with the Wapakoneta City Schools and a member of the Child Conservation League since 1964. Services will be Saturday at Shawnee Alliance Church. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, State Route 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Gideons International, to the Shawnee Alliance Church building fund, to St. Rita’s Hospice or to the ALS Association of Ohio.

KELLER, Bernadette M. Keller (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 15 July 2008) Bernadette M. "Bernie" Keller, age 90, of Jefferson Street, Maria Stein, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at Heritage Manor, Minster, having been a resident for four years. She was born Dec. 1, 1917, in Maria Stein, a daughter of Henry and Agnes (Fullenkamp) Streacker and they preceded her in death. On April 26, 1939, she married Aloys J. Keller, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by three children, James (Rose Ann) Keller of Maria Stein, Thomas (Jaifei) Keller of Defiance and Daniel (Mary Ann) Keller of New Bremen; a brother, Leo (Salome) Streacker of Englewood; four sisters, Antoinette Schlater of Sidney, Johanna Marbaugh of Celina, Mary (Ed) Phlipot of New Bremen; and Rose Seitz of Coldwater; three deceased brothers- in-law, Herbert Schlater, Don Marbaugh and Carl Seitz; 10 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Maria Stein, a past Church Sacristan; Knights of St. John Auxiliary Maria Stein and Ladies Sodality of the Church. She will be remembered for sending many cards to all of her relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, at St. John the Baptist Church, Maria Stein. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is handling the arrangements.

KELLER, Donald L. Keller (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 23 March 2010) Donald L. Keller, age 91, of Otterbein-St. Marys, formerly of Wapakoneta, died Sunday, March 21, 2010, at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born July 9, 1918, in Geyer, a son of Arthur and Amelia (Mann) Keller, who preceded him in death. On May 26, 1942, he married Mildred A. Kreitzer, and she died July 24, 2008. He is survived by his five children, Don (Rose) Keller of Wapakoneta, Ronald (Janet) Keller of Mount Blanchard, Gary (Laurie) Keller of Ashland, Becky (Steven) Dabbelt of New Bremen, Jane Keller (Jeffery) Mills of Cincinnati; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and a brother, Robert (Betty) Keller of Wapakoneta. He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister-in-law, Arthur (Lucille) Keller. He was retired from B and M Packing Company of Wapakoneta. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta. A graduate of Buckland High School, he was a U. S. Army veteran and served during World War II. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 691 in Wapakoneta. He enjoyed spending time with his family and gardening. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta. Military rites will be conducted at the church following the funeral service. Burial will be at a later date in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mark's Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association.

KELLER, Edward Keller (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 1 November 2008) Edward Keller, age 97, 1481 Cranberry Road, St. Henry, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008, at his residence. He was born May, 9, 1911, in Sharpsburg, a son of Charles and Elizabeth (Clune) Keller, and they preceded him in death. On April 25, 1942, he married Rita M. Kessens in Cincinnati, she preceded him in death on Oct. 3, 2003. He is survived by five sons and spouses, John (Jean) Keller of McCartyville, Dick (Marge) Keller of St. Henry, Tom (Ruth) Keller of New Bremen, Jerry (Rita) Keller of New Bremen, Tony (Sue Ann) Keller of Warren; six daughters and spouses, Mary Ann Lajcik of Thousand Oaks, CA, Betty (Bob) Kates of Dayton, Karen (Tom) Kovac of Fresno, CA, Norma (Dave) Will of Ft. Recovery, Margie (Rick) Vagedes of Bloomington IN, Ruth (Gene) Foster of Casa Grande AZ; a son-in-law and spouse, Jim (Wendy) Lange of Chicago, IL; 37 grandchildrendaughter, Rosella Lange; a son-in-law, Tom Lajcik; a sister, Dorothy Engle; two brothers, Bill Keller, Bob Keller; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild. He was a veteran of the Army, having served in World War II. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, at St. Francis Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery; 53 great-grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters. He was also preceded in death by a. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is handling the arrangements. Complete military services will be held at the graveside.

KELLER, Gerald D. Keller (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – September 29, 2014) Gerald D. “Watermelon” Keller, 78, of rural Spencerville, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, at his residence, following an extended illness, with his family at his side. He had been a Spencer Township Trustee for the past 12 years. He was born on Jan. 24, 1936, in Spencer Township, Allen County, a son of William L. “Bill” and Ruth M. (Hance) Keller, who preceded him in death. On May 25, 1957, he married Georgia Mae “Peaches” Wisher, who survives. He is also survived by 4 sons, Ricky W. (Kathy) Keller of Spencerville; Ronald D. (the late Brenda K. Brooks) Keller of Galloway; Mark E. (Lisa Brown) Keller of Spencerville and Michael A. (Jodi) Keller of Williamsburg; 10 grandchildren, Shelly (Matt) Elling of Spencerville; Brandon (Sarah) Fullenkamp of Hillsboro; Haley Keller of Traverse City, MI; Hanna Keller of Spencerville; Estella Keller of Williamsburg; Cory and Jeff Richardson of Delaware; Kayla and Jared Brooks and Jordan Brown of Spencerville; 2 great-grandchildren, Cade and Leah Elling; 4 siblings, Stanley (Ida Kay) Keller; Dennis “Doc” Keller and Luella (Bill) French, all of Spencerville; and Linda (Don) Regula of Wapakoneta; and in-laws Don (Martha Tullis) Wisher of Sylvania and Gerald (Goldie) Wisher of Spencerville and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Keller. He was a 1954 graduate of Spencerville High School. Gerald was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Spencerville. In addition to being a Spencer Township Trustee, he had also served as its zoning inspector. He had been a member of Acadia Lodge 306, Free and Accepted Masons. He was active with the Spencerville FFA, having earned the Ohio State Farmers Degree in high school. He had been very active with the Spencerville “Dumpbusters” and enjoyed the Spencerville Bearcat Sports and loved camping since 1969. He was a farmer and had worked at the former Superior Coach/Sheller Globe Corporation in Lima for 28 years. He owned and operated G. and G. Keller Stone Hauling and had formerly worked at Flex Foam Products and Suever Stone Company. G. and G. Keller Stone Hauling and his farming will be continued by his loving family. Funeral services will be Friday in the Trinity United Methodist Church in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery. Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Spencerville Bearcat Athletic Boosters for the new strength and training building.

KELLER, Harold E. Keller (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Harold E. Keller, 84, of 1028 W. High Street in St. Marys, OH died Thursday April 21, 2011 at his residence. He was born October 7, 1926 in Nelsonville, OH to John H. and Ada (Wrightsel) Keller. On February 24, 1951 in Logan, OH he married Nettie N. Barker, who survives. He is also survived by 1 son, Kim (Beth) Keller of Columbus, OH; 1 daughter, Kathy (Dean) Baileys of Logan, OH; 3 grandsons: Bob Keller, Jim Keller, Ian Murphy; 1 great-granddaughter, Kimberly; and 1 sister, Doris Conner of Logan, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a graduate of Logan High School (class of 1944) and earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Ohio University in Athens, OH. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served in Japan. Harold retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys, where he was chief chemical engineer. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, where he sang in the choir. He was a member of American Legion Post #323 and Auglaize Buzzard Baiters, all in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included golfing, bowling, tennis and building and flying radio controlled airplanes. He was a wonderful husband and father. Services are scheduled for Wednesday April 27, 2011 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 201 N. Perry Street in St. Marys. Graveside burial rites will be 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Grove Cemetery, in Logan, OH.

KELLER, Henry Keller (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Henry "Hank" Keller, age 79, 1803 Winston Drive, St. Marys, died Nov. 10, 2006, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born Feb. 13, 1927, in Dayton, to Henry and Opal Taylor Keller. On July 19, 1975, he married Mary Ann Wehrkamp Bernard who survives. Also surviving are a stepson, Mike (Shirley) Bernard, of St. Marys; a stepdaughter, Michele Miller, of Spencerville; 1 brother, Robert (Janet) of St. Marys; 2 sisters, Laura Smith, of Cincinnati, and Martha Patriarca, of Peachtree, GA; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A 1945 St. Marys Memorial High School graduate, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Union City, TN. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 767 and American Legion Post 323, both of St. Marys. Services are Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys, with burial to follow at Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys. Contributions can be made to the Holy Rosary Church Building Fund.

KELLER, Jean Keller (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2122028) Jean Keller, age 67, of Sidney passed away Tuesday, July 17 2018 at Elmwood Assisted Living Center, New Bremen surrounded by her family. She was born in Celina, OH on January 4, 1951 to the late Bernard & Juletta (Meier) Overman. Her mother survives in Fort Recovery. She married John Keller on September 24, 1971 in St. Peter, OH. He survives in Sidney. She is also survived by her children: Terry & Christina Keller, Piqua, Cindy & Alan Wuebker, Minster, Randy Keller, Botkins, grandchildren: Abagail, Ashley, Alexander, Aiden, Skylar, Cricket, Liv and Autumn, brothers & sisters: Marge & Dick Keller, St. Henry, Dan & Sandy Overman, Fort Recovery, John & Mary Overman, Fort Recovery, Sue & Bob Osterfeld, Montezuma, Chuck & Kay Overman, Fort Recovery, Pat & Dave Adams, Celina, Bob & Penny Overman, Jacksonville, FL, Mary & Neil Siefring, Coldwater, Carol & Bob Dirksen, Liberty, IN, Mark & Karen Overman, Fort Recovery, Angie & Mike Siefring, Burkettsville, in-laws: Mary Ann Lajcik, Thousand Oaks, CA, Betty & Bob Kates, Beavercreek, Karen & Tom Kovak, Fresno CA, Norma & Dave Will, Fort Recovery, Tom & Ruth Keller, New Bremen, Jerry & Rita Keller, New Bremen, Tony & Sue Ann Keller, Warren, OH, Ruth Foster, Casa Grande, AZ, Rick & Edit Vagedes, Bloomington, IN, Jim Lange, Chicago, IL and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother Joe Overman, in-laws Margie Vagedes, Rose Lange, Tom Lajcik and Gene Foster. Jean was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville and the Ladies Sodality. She was a 1970 graduate of Fort Recovery High School and retired from Sidney Tool & Die. Jean loved to go camping, fishing, playing cards, gardening and especially attending her grandchildren’s activities. She had an infectious smile and will be dearly missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 20, 2018 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, McCartyville. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. The family requests donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association.

KELLER, Mark Aloysius Keller (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – March 13, 2013) Mark Aloysius Keller, age 64, of Vandalia, passed away on Wednesday March 6, 2013. Mark was born on March 28, 1948, in St. Henry, to the late Benedict and Elizabeth Bergman Keller. He grew up in St. Henry, graduating from St. Henry High School in 1966. He attended the University of Dayton and received his BS degree in mechanical engineering in 1970.As an employee of Rieck Mechanical Services for 45 years, he served as contract manager. Mark was a significant leader in his profession and was active in the following professional organizations: ASPE, ASHRAE, MCA and SMACNA. He was a longtime member of the Dayton Ski Club, enjoyed traveling, and spending time with family and friends at Lake Cumberland, KY. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Evelyn; brother-in-law, Ron Welch; and his father-in-law, Vernon Fark. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Joyce (Fark) Keller; brothers, John (Nancy) Keller and Marinus (Laurie) Keller of Dayton, Paul (Claudette) Keller of Vancouver Island, Canada; sister, Mary Keller Welch of Dayton; mother-in-law, Verneda Schwabero Fark of St. Marys; brothers-in-law; John (Estelle) Fark of Marion, Steven (Cheryl) Fark of Jackson Center; 11 nieces and nephews and 10 great-nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 435 E. National Road, Vandalia, OH, 45377. Marker and Heller Funeral Home, Huber Heights Chapel, 5844 Old Troy Pike is in charge of the arrangements. Interment will be at St. Aloysius Cemetery, Carthagena, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH, 45420, or United Rehabilitation Services, 4710 Old Troy Pike, Dayton, OH, 45424, in Mark’s memory.

KELLER, Mary Ann Wehrkamp Bernard Keller (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 26 May 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Mary Ann Keller, age 93, of St. Marys, OH, died Friday, May 22, 2020, at the Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, OH. She was born Dec. 23, 1926 in Carthagena, OH, to Fred and Cecelia (Osterfeld) Wehrkamp. She was first married to Charles Bernard, who died Sept. 17, 1973. She then married Henry "Hank" Keller, who died Nov. 10, 2006. Mary Ann is survived by daughter Michele Miller (Dave Brannan) of Spencerville, OH; daughter-in-law Shirley Bernard of St. Marys, OhH; six grandchildren— Laura (Brian) Borkowski of Oconomowoc, WI; Jessica (Jerry) Poppe of South Beloit, IL; Melissa (Jeremy) Wenning of St. Marys, OH; Tracy Bernard of Toledo, OH; Bryan (Janelle) Bernard of St. Marys, OH; and Courtney Miller of Northbridge, MA — 13 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and sister Ruth Romer of Naples, FL. She was preceded in death by parents Fred and Cecelia Wehrkamp; first husband Charles Bernard; second husband Henry "Hank" Keller; son Michael Bernard; brothers Cletus Wehrkamp, Cyril Wehrkamp and Fred Wehrkamp, Jr; and sisters Evelyn Lantz and Betty Cook. A graduate of Coldwater High School, Mary Ann was a longtime employee of the Goodyear Credit Union in St. Marys. She then lent her friendly, smiling face to the K-Mart in St. Marys where she worked as a greeter, welcoming shoppers and helping customers. Mary Ann was a proud member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and American Legion Post # 323 auxiliary, both in St. Marys. The main focus of her life was always her family. She loved visits from her relatives, and family will fondly remember fun and festive holiday gatherings. She will be remembered for her truly warm and caring ways, her wicked sense of humor and her feisty spirit. Mary Ann loved to explore her creativity by sewing and crafting, while exercising her sharp mind with word search puzzles. She would also often showcase her competitive nature by playing cards. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery in St. Marys. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Mary. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary Parish (511 E. Spring St., St. Marys, Ohio).

KELLER, Robert Lee Keller (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 7 July 2016) Robert Lee Keller, age 87, of 219 North Hickory Street, Saint Marys, died Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the Saint Marys Living Center. He was born July 27, 1928, in Dayton, OH, the son of Henry and Opal (Taylor) Keller. He married Janet Hainline on June 26, 1954, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys, and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his children: Chris (Gloria) Keller of Saint Marys; Tom (Valerie) Keller of Greenbush, MI; Amy Keller of Saint Marys; Kathy (Gregg) Dieringer of Saint Marys; Nancy Stabelli of Saint Marys; 10 grandchildren: Jenni (Benny) Hilliard; Mike (Jenni) Whitaker; Rick Whitaker; Liz (Amir) Even-Ezra; Jean (Jamie) Hager; Guy (Yvonne) Keller; Scott (Emily) Dieringer; Mark (Amy) Dieringer; Samantha Stabelli (Jason Solomon); Nick Stabelli (Chelssie Crain); 21 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; 2 sisters: Martha (Carmen) Patriarcha of Peach Tree City, GA; Laura (Gale) Smith of Cincinnati; 1 brother-in-law, Dave Hainline of Saint Marys and 1 sister-in-law, Mary Ann Keller of New Bremen. He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Keller; by his mother, Opal Keller Zimmerman; by his step-father, Chester Zimmerman; by a brother, Henry Keller and by a sister-in-law, Joann Wendel. Bob was a 1946 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from the Saint Marys Foundry, where he had served for 47.5 years. Bob was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys and also a life member of Eagles Lodge 767. He was an avid bowler, golfer, and supporter of the Cincinnati Reds. He enjoyed annual fishing trips to Minnesota with family. He was a great story teller, which his family enjoyed, and he loved his family very much. Funeral rites will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday, July 11, 2016, at Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys, the Reverend Ed Bray, officiant. Private family burial rites will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys is handling the arrangements. Memorial gifts may be given to the Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ Youth Ministry Fund.

KELLERMAN, Gilva Mae Kellerman (Abstracted from the Lima News, Oct 25, 1973) Gilva Mae Kellerman, age 73, of Rt. 4 died Wednesday at Rita's Hospital, Lima. Born Jan. 8, 1900, in Auglaize County, she was the daughter of Charles and Martha (Wagoner) Croft. She married James W. Kellerman in 1917, and he survives. Survivors also include two daughters, Mrs. Everett (Onnolee) Stroh of St. Marys and Mrs. Austin (Eloise) Hoverman of Satellite Beach, FL; two sons Charles and Gorden K., both of Rt. 4; seven grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Deicia Zimmerman of Spencerville and Mrs. Fred (Leona) Binkley of Kossuth. She was a member of the Buckland United Church of Christ and the B. T.C. class. Services will be at Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Burial will be in Fort Amanda Cemetery.

KELLERMAN, James W. Kellerman (Abstracted from the Lima News, Feb 10, 1985) WAPAKONETA - James W. Kellerman, age 66, died Saturday at his residence. He was born Feb 10, 1896 in Mercer County, the son of Henry and Elizabeth Burd Kellerman. On Sept 10, 1917 he married Gilva M. Craft, who died Oct. 24, 1973. Mr. Kellerman was a retired farmer. He was a member of American Legion Post 330. Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 691 and Disabled American Veterans in Waynesfield. He served with the Army during World War I. Survivors include two sons, Charles C. (Bud) Kellerman of rural Wapakoneta and Gordon L. Kellerman of Sidney; two daughters. Mrs. Everett (Onnolee) Stroh of St. Marys and Mrs. Austin (Eloise) Hoverman of Satellite Beach, FL; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Burial will be in Fort Amanda Cemetery.

KELLERMAN, William H. Kellerman (Abstracted from the Lima News, Apr 26, 1992) William H. Kellerman, age 80, of Lima, died Sunday at his home. He was born Oct. 19, 1911, in Auglaize County, the son of Charles and Kathryn (Fortman) Kellerman. He married Naomi A. Dodge, who died Dec. 15, 1972. Mr. Kellerman was a foundry worker with Minster Machine Co., where he retired in 1973. He was a 50-year member of Eagles Lodge 370. Survivors include a stepson, Edward Dodge of Lima; four step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren. A step-granddaughter, Jody Haiber of Lima, helped with his care. Services will be at Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Homes. Burial will follow in Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen.

KELLERMEYER, Betty Margaret Kellermeyer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 27 May 2008) Betty Margaret Kellermeyer, age 80, died at her residence. She was born Feb. 5, 1928, in Rushville, IN, a daughter of Harley E. and Eulalia (Weis) Meyer, and they preceded her in death. On Oct. 8, 1949, she married Arthur A. Kellermeyer, and he survives. She is also survived by her children, Dean (Debra) Kellermeyer of Spencerville, Grant (Diana) Kellermeyer of Berne, IN, Kevin (Deborah) Kellermeyer of Lima, Arthur Kellermeyer, Jr., of Spencerville, Jaclyn (Roger) Henderson of Plymouth, IN, Rosanna (Larry) Kunz of Lima; 1 sister, Ruth Ann Fickle of McCook, NE; 12 grandchildren, Angela Kellermeyer, Michelle Metzger, Michael Kellermeyer, Faith Kellermeyer, Heidi (Chad) Finney, Ryan Kellermeyer, Jason (Bobbi Jo) Kellermeyer, Gabriel K lermeyer, Mark Henderson, Jill Henderson, Jennifer (Todd) Trowbridge, Brittany Moening; three great-grandchildren, Noah Kellermeyer, Elijah Finney and Ty Trowbridge. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Harold Meyer, James Meyer, Harry Paul Meyer; a sister, Freida Kennedy; and a grandson, James Adam Kellermeyer. She was a 1946 graduate of St. Johns High School in Lima. She retired from Superior Tube after 19 years. She loved her family and friends with all her heart. She enjoyed flower gardening, playing cards, dancing and having fun with her Red Hatter's group. She was known for her beautiful crochet work. She will be dearly missed. Visitation will be held Thursday at the Thomas E. Bailiff Funeral Home in Spencerville.

KELLERMEYER, Burnell E. Kellermeyer (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 17 January 2017) Burnell E. Kellermeyer, age 87, of 611 Oil Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, went home to see our Lord Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at the Saint Marys Living Center. She was born August 16, 1929, in Botkins, Ohio, the daughter of Kenneth and Melva (Coon) Hamp. She married Charles W. Hole on November 13, 1948; he preceded her in death on February 2, 1956. She married Robert Kellermeyer on June 13, 1960, and he preceded her in death on August 3, 2001. She is survived by her children: Kenneth (Sandy) Hole of Saint Marys; Charlet (Jerry) Wolfe of Saint Marys; Lance (Teri) Kellermeyer of Celina; Kirby Kellermeyer of Saint Marys; Tamara (Bill) Klenke of Coldwater, OH; Mike (Darla) Kellermeyer of Ft. Wayne, IN. She is survived by 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren by many nieces and nephews and a sister, Marilyn (Adly) Hedges of Portland, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents; by both husbands; by three sons: Charles Hole; Keith Hole and Stafford Kellermeyer; by her siblings: Betty Heitman; Melvin Hamp; Raymond Hamp; Deloris Allenbaugh. Burnell was a homemaker and was happiest when she was with her family. She enjoyed playing cards, walking, and had a great sense of humor and a warm personality. She was loved and admired by everyone she met. Funeral rites will be Saturday, January 21, 2017, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Private family burial rites will be held at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina. Memorial gifts may be given to Grand Lake Hospice.

KELLERMEYER, Larry L. Kellermeyer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 15 May 2009) Larry L. Kellermeyer, age 73, died Thursday, May 7, 2009. He was born in St. Marys, the youngest of 13 children. He is survived by his wife Shirley of 52 years; three children, Amy (Tom) Campbell, Doug (Annvida) and Jennifer (Gary) Carlson; five grandchildren, Caitlin, Hayden and Hannah Kellermeyer and Leah and Morgan Carlson; his sisters, Betty Youngs, Rita Davis, Carol Beane and his twin Maryjo Speckman; his brothers, Richard, Arthur and Gene. He was preceded in death by four brothers; and a sister. He loved to joke and laugh. His quick wit and smile earned him the nickname of "Smiley" when he was a boy. He loved music and there was always a song in his heart and often on his lips. In 1970, Larry moved the family "out west" to Scottsdale, AZ. Larry worked for American Express for 25 years, managing corporate accounts. He was dedicated to his family life and was actively involved in coaching little league, chaperoning Boy Scouts and Campfire girls on retreats. He served as an elder and finance chairman at Scottsdale Presbyterian Church. When his son Doug followed in Larry's football footsteps, Larry became President of the Coronado High Booster Club, raising money to support the athletic department. After retirement he and Shirley moved to Awhatukee in 1996. He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling to Europe with Shirley. In 2005, Larry traveled back to his alma mater, Heidelberg, as his 1955 championship football team was inducted into the school's football hall of fame. He was a giving and loving man, always ready with a helping hand, a laugh and a smile. He was and continues to be an example of strength and faith to his family. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or Horizon Presbyterian Church, 1401 E. Liberty Lane, Phoenix, Ariz. 85048. A celebration of life will be held at later date at Horizon Presbyterian Church.

KELLERMEYER, Leota A. Kellermeyer (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 20 June 2015) Leota A. Kellermeyer, age 93, St. Marys and formerly of New Bremen, died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the Otterbein of St. Marys. She was born on January 13, 1922, in New Bremen to the late Lawrence L. and Alvena (Hegemier) Roettger. On Dec. 4, 1948, she married Herbert E. Kellermeyer, Jr. who died November 15, 1994.Surviving are their two children, Nancy (Michael) Parsons of Canandaigua, NY, and Dennis (Andrea) Kellermeyer of Perrysburg; grandchildren Gretchen (Sean) O'Dey, Kate (Riyadh) Saw, Erin (David) Page, Mark (Liz) Kellermeyer, Laura Kellermeyer, Jeff, Kellermeyer, David Kellermeyer, and great- grandchildren, Emma and Ryan Saw, Jacob and Angie Page, 1 brother Lowell Roettger of New Knoxville, and a number of nieces and nephews. Along with her husband, Leota was preceded in death by a grandson Brian Kellermeyer, and a sister Bernice Shook. Leota was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. She was a graduate of New Bremen High School, and a graduate of the Lima Memorial School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse for many years, first at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, and later retired from the Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys. Funeral services will be held at a later date at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. Inurnment will be at the German Protestant Cemetery, of New Bremen. The family requests that memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen, or to Grand Lake Hospice of St. Marys.

KELLERMEYER, Richard A. Kellermeyer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 19 July 2016) Richard (Dick) A. Kellermeyer, age 91, of Wapakoneta Senior Village, Wapakoneta, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2016, at the home of his son on the south side of Grand Lake St. Marys, following a brief illness. Richard was born Jan. 29, 1925, in Wapakoneta to Arthur W. and Prudencia G. (Howell) Kellermeyer. His parents preceded him in death. Richard was first married to Helen M. Smelser. His second wife was Connie R. Sims, and his third wife was Helen M. (Sholl) Gallimore. All three preceded Richard in death. Richard is survived by five children: 3 sons Charles A. (Marsha) Kellermeyer, Sr., of South Fulton, TN; Richard A. (Liz) Kellermeyer of St. Marys; Brian E. (Kris) Kellermeyer of Montezuma; 2 daughters Gerry L. (Frank) Cordier of Lucasville, OH; Kathy J. Couchot of Port Jefferson; 1 daughter-in-law, Thelma L. Kellermeyer of St. Marys; 15 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Rita Michael Davis of St. Marys, Carol Beane of Wapakoneta and Mary Jo (Ronnie) Speckman of Huber Heights; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Richard was preceded in death by his son, William D. Kellermeyer, Sr., and son-in-law John Couchot. Richard is also preceded in death by two sisters, Geraldine Eichelberger and Betty Youngs; and seven brothers, Thomas, Arthur, Robert, Gene, Larry, Jack, and Carl Kellermeyer. Richard was a 1942 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. Richard was a member of our Greatest Generation, having served in the United States Army during World War II and earning both the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Richard also served an additional 20 years in the Army National Guard. After serving his nation, Richard worked for several companies in various capacities throughout the years. He was a lifetime member of the St. Marys VFW Post 9289. Richard was also a member of the Wapakoneta Community Worship Center where he loved to sing to his fellow congregants his signature hymn "The Lighthouse." Richard loved his family, was extremely proud of his service to his country, his association with Wapakoneta Community Worship Center, and the blessings of great health until the last few weeks of his life. Like a typical Kellermeyer, he loved the good company of family and friends, a great card game, and to sing songs, dance, or play the piano. He was a coin collector and enjoyed Civil War history and from time to time like many of his generation shared only snippets of the history he lived in World War II. Miller Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys handled the arrangements. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Wapakoneta Community Worship Center, Wapakoneta. Family requests memorial contribution be made to State of the Heart Hospice, Coldwater, Ohio.

KELLEY, Delores J. Kelley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 6 January 2014) Delores J. Kelley, age 80, of Maria Stein, passed away Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, at her residence in Maria Stein. She was born on April, 30, 1933, in Akron, to Bernice (Hilderth) Palmer. There will be no public services for Delores. The Lehman-Hogenkamp- Dzendzel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

KELLEY, Michael H. Kelley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 15 August 2019) Michael H. "Mike" Kelley, age 76, of Wapakoneta, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, at his residence. He was born Feb. 16, 1943, in Lima, the son of Harold and Esther (Harlett) Kelley, who preceded him in death. On Feb. 16, 1963, he married Patricia A. "Patty" Klosterman, and she survives. Other survivors include: a son, Ryan Kelley of Wapakoneta; two grandchildren Josh Kelley and Luke (Alyssa) Kelley: a great-granddaughter, Brynn Kelley; a brother, Robert Kelley of Wapakoneta; three sisters-in-law Barbara Kwiecinski, Linda Kuhn and Kathy Metzger and a brother-in-law, James Klosterman. He was preceded in death by his son, Thomas Kelley. A machinist, Mike worked for the Dana Corp., Lima for 33 years. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta and a 1961 graduate of St. Joseph High School. Mike was a member of the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post No. 8445 and the Wapakoneta Eagles Aerie No. 691. He enjoyed camping, boating and watching the Cincinnati Reds and the Ohio State Buckeyes. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, 1102 Lincoln Ave., Wapakoneta is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Rita's Hospice.

KELLEY, Opal E. Kelley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 November 2009) Opal E. Kelley, age 93, a resident of the Dorothy Love Retirement Community of Sidney for the past 16 years died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community. She was born March 22, 1916, in New Bremen, a daughter of Emil G. and Emma (Huelsmeyer) Fischbach. On Sept. 14, 1940, she married Frank L. Kelley who died on May 17, 1998. She is also survived by her children Jack (Jill) Kelley of Lebanon, IN, Karen (Patricio) Ras of Lewisburg; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen. Burial will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund or to the Alzheimer's Association.

KELLEY, Robert John Kelley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 22 June 2018) Robert John Kelley passed away on Tuesday while visiting friends in Greenville. He was born May 4, 1956 and was the son of Elizabeth (Betty) J. Kelley and Edward J. Kelley, of St. Marys, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his sisters, Susan (Kelley) DeMartino of Boca Raton, FL and Janice Riley Potter of Boynton Beach, FL. Robert served in the Armed Forces. He Loved driving motorcycles and was known as "Big Bob" to his friends. Hidden in his 6'4" stature was a loving gentle soul. He will best be remembered by his laughter and joy of the simpler things in life. Funeral services will be held in celebration of his life in Boca Raton, Florida.

KELLY, William Kelly (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – June 13, 2012) William “Ben” Kelly, age 86, of Spencerville, died Monday, June 11, 2012, at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home, following a six-month illness. He was born on Dec. 2, 1925, in Allen County, to Edward and Elva Stose Kelly, and they preceded him in death. On May 3, 1952, he married Frances F. Wilges, and she survives him. He is also survived by 2 children, Brad W. Kelly and Debra D. (Roger) McMichael, both of Spencerville; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and 1 brother-in-law. He was preceded in death by three siblings; and a brother-in-law. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Funeral services will be Friday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the Spencerville Veterans. Memorial contributions may be made to the Spencerville Athletic Boosters.

KELNER, Evelyn M. Kelner (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Evelyn M. Kelner, age 93, of Celina, formerly a Mendon area resident, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at The Gardens at Celina. She was born Jan. 3, 1916, in Mendon, a daughter to Paul J. and Edna E. (Kruger) Thomas. On Aug. 22, 1934, she married Robert A. Kelner, who preceded her in death, May 25, 2005. She is survived by 2 daughters, Jackie (Dick) Schleucher of Celina, Connie (Jesse) Stocksdale of Union City; 6 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister. Funeral services will be Saturday, at W. H. Dick and Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in Mendon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to State of the Heart Home Health and Hospice.

KELTNER, Milo J. Keltner (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 May 2008) Milo J. Keltner, age 90, of Van Wert, died Thursday, May 1, 2008, at Vancrest Health Care Center, Van Wert. He was born Sept. 8, 1917, in Van Wert County, a son of Homer and Lillian (Ditto) Keltner and they preceded him in death. On July 3, 1945, he married Mary L. (Kesler) Keltner and she survives in Van Wert. He is also survived by three children, Tom (Nancy) Keltner of Santa Monica, CA; Pam (Gary) Grew of New Knoxville and David (Martha) Keltner of Williamsburg, VA; seven grandchildren, Jeff (Ivy) Keltner, Elizabeth Keltner, Christopher Keltner, Jonathon Keltner, Peter Keltner, Ryan Grew and Kyle Grew. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Bryce, Glee and Gayle Keltner; and four sisters, Bernice Hoeken, Eloise Stewart, Marie Jackson and Ilo Wellman. He was Senior Vice President of People's Bank & Trust, Van Wert, retiring in 1982. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Van Wert. He graduated from Hoaglin-Jackson High School in 1937. He graduated from the Wisconsin School of Banking. He was a captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II as a heavy bomber pilot in the European Theatre. He was past president of the Van Wert Kiwanis; formerly a Trustee and on the Memorial Committee of the church; a member of Ohio Banker's Association and Van Wert Elks. He was involved in many civic organizations including 4H, FFA, Chamber of Commerce, and Van Wert County United Way. Funeral services will be Monday, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. Memorial contributions may be directed to First Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or the American Cancer Society.

KEMMANN, Vernon N. Kemmann (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Vernon N. Kemmann, 89, of 02605 Salem-Noble Road in rural Auglaize Co., OH died Thursday November 19, 2009 at his residence. He was born April 8, 1920 in Long Island, NY to Frederick and Regina (Banschbach) Kemmann. On July 26, 1942 in St. Marys, OH he married Velma Ruth Wilkins, who died May 30, 1998. He is survived by 1 son, Terry (Theresa) Kemmann of St. Marys, OH; 2 daughters, Karen Kemmann of St.Marys, OH; Valerie Kemmann of New Knoxville, OH; 5 grandchildren: Davy Kemmann, Christopher Kemmann, Matthew Kemmann, Michael Kemmann, Melissa (Justin) Rife; 5 great-grandchildren: Jeremy Kemmann, Amber Kemman, Olivia Rife, Zachary Rife, and Ethan Rife. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and grandson, Craig Kemmann He was a farmer and retired from the former New Idea Corp. in Coldwater, OH, where worked as a welder/electrician. He also helped many of his farm neighbors in Salem and Noble Townships with welding projects. In addition, he drove school bus for St. Marys City Schools in the Noble district and operated a sawmill with Jake Hamp in rural Kossuth, OH. He was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in St. Marys, where he served in various capacities. He enjoyed boating and was a member of the Lima Power Squadron. He constructed and flew radio-controlled airplanes, and donated a flying field to the Auglaize Co. Buzzard Baiters. He was a licensed amateur radio operator (WB8CWB) and also enjoyed riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Mischievous and full of antics in his younger years, he once flew an airplane without a license. Upon becoming airborne, he realized he could not perform a landing and had to be talked to the ground with assistance. On another occasion, he and some friends lined the streets of Mendon, OH with outhouses. Those were the days! Funeral riites are scheduled for Tuesday November 24, 2009 at Miller Funeral Home & Cremation Service 1605 Celina Road in St.Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to: Auglaize Co. Buzzard Baiters.

KEMP, Barrett G. Kemp (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Barrett G. Kemp, age 82, of 08304 Kruse Road, Wapakoneta, OH, died Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Hospice of Dayton. He was born February 22, 1932, in Dayton, OH, the son of Barrett M. and Gladys (Linkhart) Kemp. He first married Patricia Picard and she preceded him in death; he then married Shirley Glass McEvoy and she preceded him in death. He is survived by his 2 children: Becky (Ed) Harruff of New Bremen, OH; Barrett G. “Buz” Kemp II of Sault Ste. Marie, MI; 2 grandchildren: Lydia Ray and Bart Kemp; and 3 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Janet Wills of Dayton; and 1 brother, Merle “Skip” Kemp of Danville, CA. He is also survived by two step-daughters: Jayne Fahncke of Miamisburg, OH; Lori Morris of Saint Marys; and numerous nieces and nephews, including Barry Mancz of Kettering, OH. He was preceded in death by is parents; by his two wives; by a sister, Shirley Mancz. Mr. Kemp graduated from Oakwood High School in 1950. He graduated from Ohio University in 1954 and graduated from the Ohio Northern University College of Law in 1959. He was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1959. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served as a military intelligence agent at the 5th Army Headquarters from 1954-59. He then served as an FBI agent from 1959-61. He has practiced law in Saint Marys, Ohio, since 1961. He was the former Law Director for the City of Saint Marys. He was a member of the Saint Marys Community Improvement Corporation and was a founding member of the Saint Marys Sister Cities, Inc. He was a member and past President of the Saint Marys Rotary Club and the Saint Marys Outing Club (Idlewild). He was an active member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys, where he had served as the treasurer of the Endowment Fund; was a trustee and deacon of the church, and an adult Sunday School teacher. Funeral rites will be Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys. Military committal rites will be offered by American Legion Post 323 and VFW Post 9289 at the church on Tuesday. Private family burial rites will be held at a later date. Memorial gifts may be given to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

KEMP, Patricia A. Kemp (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – August 31, 2012) Patricia A. Kemp, age 79, of DeTour Village, MI, passed away on Friday, Aug. 24, 2012, at Cedar Cove in Cedarville, MI. She was born on Dec. 24, 1932. Pat grew up in Jackson, MI, and attended Albion College, where she earned her first bachelor’s degree. She married Barrett Kemp, who survives in St. Marys, in June 1956. She is survived by their 2 children, Becky (Ed) Harruff of New Bremen and Buz (Renee) Kemp of DeTour Village, MI. She is also survived by her two grandchildren, Lydia and Bart, and 2 great-grandchildren, Scout and Remi. She was preceded in death by her adoptive parents, Lloyd and Elgie Wolfe. Always one in pursuit of knowledge, she later earned multiple bachelor’s degrees from Wayne State University in Michigan and from Wright State University, along with her master’s in education. After retiring from the school system in Ohio, she became principal of the DeTour area schools and worked for the state of Michigan Department of Corrections as a counselor. Pat was a self-taught pianist and organist who volunteered her talent in the church and community. She also volunteered for the rescue dog organization. A private gathering honoring and celebrating her life was held on Tuesday at her home. In honor of Pat, the town of DeTour is setting up a scholarship fund for music in her name for those students continuing their education in music.

KEMP, Shirley J. Kemp (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Shirley J. Kemp, 70, 08304 Kruse Road, Wapakoneta, OH died Friday, June 15, 2007 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born November 17, 1936 in Noble Township, Auglaize County, OH, the daughter of Ivan “Mike” and Ruth (Rasneor) Glass. They preceded her in death. She married Barrett G. Kemp on May 30, 1997; he survives at the residence. She is survived by daughters, Cheri (Sterling) McEvoy Fenwick, of Wapakoneta, OH; Jayne (Bob) McEvoy Fahncke, of Dayton, OH; Joni (Dale) McEvoy Ahlers, of Montezuma, OH; Lori (Barry) McEvoy Morris, of Wapakoneta, OH; 2 stepchildren: Becky Ann Kemp, of St. Marys, OH; Barrett G. Kemp II, of Detour, MI; 13 grandchildren: Cherissa; Michaella; Kelsey; Kursten; Chip; Dirk Fenwick; Ryan; B. J.; Brittany Fahncke; Marcus (and Jessica) Ahlers; Brenton (and Joni) Ahlers; Nichole (and Christopher) Morris Schaub; Brandon Morris; a great-grandson, Brady Schaub; 2 step-grandchildren: Lydia Royster and Barrett Kemp III; 1 step- great-grandchild, Scout Royster, a brother, Ned (Chris) Glass, of St. Marys, OH; and a sister, Barbara Glass, of St. Marys, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents. Shirley was a 1954 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. She graduated from Miami University and earned her Master’s Degree from Wright State University. She was an elementary school teacher who had taught at East and Bunker Hill Elementary Schools in St. Marys, and she served as principal of Moulton Elementary School. She loved being a caregiver for her family. Her love of family and children led her to a career in education where she made each student feel important and special. She was a member of Wayne Street Methodist Church in St. Marys, OH. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 130 N. Wayne St., St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, OH. Memorial donations may be directed to Tri-County Hospice.

KEMPER, Daniel D. Kemper (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/daniel-kemper) Daniel D. Kemper of Coldwater, Ohio, died Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Celina Manor. He was born in St. Henry August 18, 1932 to the late Elnora (Borgerding) and Edward Kemper. He married Janet Wenning on May 25, 1957 and she survives in Coldwater. He is survived by three sons, Tim (Joyce) of Marietta, GA, Charles (Janet) of Maria Stein and Dale (Ellen) of Dublin; seven grandchildren, Molly & Morgan, Nathan (Gina), Nicholas & Emily, and Kyle & Jason; and a sister-in-law Esther (Bob) Ballweg. Deceased are brothers Melvin (Mary) and Virgil (Betty); sisters, Luella (Hal) Hoelscher, Leola (Gene) Grevenkamp and Alice (Neil) Gengler; and a brother-in-law George (Helen) Wenning. He graduated from St. Henry High School, worked at New Idea, Pax Steel Products and retired from AGCO. He served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Coldwater V.F.W., Coldwater American Legion, Coldwater Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Coldwater Knights of Columbus, St. Marys Catholic Church and the men’s sodality of the church. Due to COVID-19 a private family Mass will be at St. Mary Church, Philothea. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the State of the Heart Care 230 W. Main St. Coldwater, OH 45828.

KEMPER, Joan M. Kemper (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=71264889_JKemper) Joan M. “Annie” Kemper, age 83, of St. Henry, died on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at her residence. Annie was born July 14, 1934 in Philothea, to the late August and Margaret (Puthoff) Wenning. On June 29, 1955, in St. Mary Church, Philothea, she married David “Dusty” Kemper, and he preceded her in death on April 23, 1978. Annie is survived by her children, Linda & Jeff Koester of St. Henry, Bob & Angie Kemper of St. Henry, Teresa & Steve Smith of New Bremen, and Jim & Amy Kemper of St. Henry, 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters, Bernie Meiring of Celina, and Margie & Jack Moeller of St. Louis. Annie is preceded in death by two sons, Richard and Dale, and sisters Rita & Paul Bruns, Mary & Carl Kohn, and a brother-in-law, Harold Meiring. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry, Celina Moose, Coldwater V.F.W. Auxiliary, Coldwater Eagles, and the St. Henry Red Hat Ladies. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements.

KEMPER, John W. Kemper (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 21 August 2009) John W. Kemper, age 67, 239 N. Main St., Minster, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born Dec. 20, 1941, in Minster, a son of Louis and Alvina (Flaute) Kemper, and both preceded him in death. On July 13, 1968, in Botkins, he married Theresa (Terri) Hageman, who survives in Minster. He is survived by his children, Mike (Sherri) Kemper of Pickerington, Tony (Beth) Kemper of Shawnee, KS, Julie (Jason) Virtue of Springboro, Gregg (Shannon) Kemper of Hilliard; eight grandchildren; and a sister. Funeral services will be Monday, at St. Augustine Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is handling the arrangements. Memorial donations may be directed to the Center for Neurological Development, 78 W. Main St., Burkettsville, OH 45301.

KEMPER. Kenneth J. Kemper (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2168423) Kenneth Kemper, age 61, of Maria Stein, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born September 14, 1957 in St. Marys, to Rosemary (Dahlinghuas) Kemper-Poeppelman & the late Alvin Kemper. On September 28, 1985 he married Karen (Hehr) Kemper and she survives in Maria Stein. Ken is also survived by children, Joseph Kemper of Maria Stein, Jessica & Cole Thieman of St. Henry, and Christopher & Kristen Kemper of Ft. Recovery; four grandchildren, Baylee and Gabriella Kemper and Jaylynn and Jemma Thieman, and one on the way, as well as siblings and in-laws, Mike Kemper of Yorkshire, Patti & Tom Berger of Minster, Carol & Joe Brown of St. Marys, Ken & Sheri Hehr of Ft. Loramie, and Cheryl & Kevin Goubeaux of Russia, and his mother-in-law Phyllis Hehr of New Bremen. He is preceded in death by his father, and step father Edwin Poeppelman, a sister-in-law Kristine Selby, and his father-in-law James Hehr. Ken was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein. He was a member of the Goat Farmers Association, and retired from Dannon in Minster. Ken enjoyed Marion Local and Ohio State football games, camping, playing spider solitaire, golf cart rides, and spending time with the grandkids. Mass of Christian burial will be at St. John Church, Maria Stein. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s foundation, or the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

KEMPER, Lester A. Kemper (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2002535) Lester A. Kemper, age 89, formerly of Lima, currently of Montezuma, died Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima. He was born April 1, 1928 in Ft. Loramie to the late Ed and Theresia (Fleckenstein) Kemper. He married Evelyn (Lavy) Kemper on July 4, 1953, and she survives him in Montezuma. He is survived by four children, Denny & Marty Kemper of Wapakoneta, Ron & Chris Kemper of Elida, Connie & Tim Rhoades of Versailles, and Pam & Mike Beisner of Versailles; daughter- in-law, Joyce Kemper of Lima; twelve grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; siblings, Tom & Ann Kemper of Xenia, Mary Lou & Gene Phlipot of Minster; and in-laws, Sis Kemper of Minster, Rosemary Poeppleman of Osgood, Mary Valentine of Gettysburg, Della Burch of Versailles, and Ray & Barb Lavy of Greenville. He is preceded in death by children, Ed and Mary Gerarda; brothers, Bob, Alvin and Elton Kemper; and brothers-in-law, Franklin Valentine and Richard Burch. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, the Knights of St. John of Ft. Loramie, Celina VFW, Celina Moose Lodge, Lima Eagles, and a veteran of the United States Army. Lester worked for the Ford Motor Company in Lima, Ohio for 31 years. He loved spending time with his family, friends, and playing cards. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma. Burial with military rites will be Saturday at St. Michaels Cemetery, Ft. Loramie. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements.

KEMPER, Marilyn E. Kemper (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=95046378_MKemper) Marilyn E. “Sis” Kemper, age 81, of Minster, Ohio died on November 5, 2017 at the Heritage Center in Minster. She was born on February 25, 1936 in Sidney, Ohio to the late John & Beatrice (Glass) Maier. She married Elton H. Kemper on September 6, 1954 and he preceded her in death on March 21, 1989. She is survived by children Jim & Mary Kemper of Minster, David & Anita Kemper of Minster, and Jennifer & Mike Hoelscher of Toledo; daughter-in-law, Kathy & Jim Keiser of Minster; grandchildren, Angela, Amy, Tony, Lynn, Katie, Lisa, Kelli, Nick, Brian, Andrew and Emily; 13 great-grandchildren; siblings, Joan & Ken Copella of Sidney, Janet Born of Sidney, and Carolyn & Ron Miller of Sidney; in-laws, Mary Lou & Gene Phlipot of Minster, Tom & Ann Kemper of Xenia, Evelyn Kemper of Montezuma, and Rosemary Kemper of Yorkshire. She was preceded in death by sons Tony and Steve Kemper; grandson, Michael; in-laws, Bob Born, Lester Kemper and Alvin Kemper. She was a member of St. Augustine Church in Minster. She worked for Minster local Schools cafeteria for over 18 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, November 10, 2017 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will take place at St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is entrusted with the arrangements.

KEMPER, Shirley M. Kemper (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/shirley-kemper) Shirley M. (Welker) Kemper, age 82, of Maria Stein, Ohio died Sunday, November 1, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Mendon. She was born on May 18, 1938 in Abanaka, Ohio to the late Orval & Cloetta (Tarr) Humerickhouse. She married Joseph Kemper, Jr. on October 24, 1997 and he survives in Maria Stein. She is also survived by her children: Dawn & Mark Stutz, Van Wert, Dallas & Kris Welker, Van Wert, Darla & Terry Seibert, Mendon, D’Anna & John Siano, Mendon, 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, in-laws Jerome & Bernadetta Kemper, Osgood, Wilbert Kemper, Maria Stein, Viola Kemper, Chickasaw. She was preceded in death by sons: Dana & Darren and granddaughter Shirissa Seibert, in-laws Joseph & Catherine (Dahlinhaus) Kemper, Werner Kemper, Linus & Georgia Kemper, Rita & William Baltes, and infant Francis Kemper. Shirley was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein, and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. For Shirley, her family was her life and she enjoyed crocheting, cooking, sewing, singing, playing the steel guitar, camping and NASCAR. She also loved dancing with her husband Joe and was always up for a good road trip. She was a social butterfly and enjoyed her card club. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein, burial will follow at St. John Cemetery. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster. Visitors are asked to follow CDC guidelines. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the State of the Heart Hospice and Alzheimer’s Association.

KEMPER, Thomas W. Kemper (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 15 July 2009) Thomas W. Kemper, age 48, lifelong Chickasaw resident, died Tuesday, July 14, 2009. He was born Aug. 9, 1960, in Coldwater, a son of Viola (Reier) Kemper who survives in Chickasaw and the late Werner Kemper. He is survived by two brothers and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his father and twin brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial is to be Friday, at Precious Blood Church. Burial will follow in the Precious Blood Cemetery in Chickasaw. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Mercer County Mental Health Center.

KEMPER, Viola L. Kemper (Abstracted from Obituary | Viola L. Kemper of Chickasaw, Ohio | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Viola L. Kemper, age 90, of Chickasaw, Ohio died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born November 3, 1930 in Cranberry Prairie, OH to the late Charles & Anna (Rindler) Reier. She married Werner A. Kemper on November 23, 1950 in Cranberry Prairie. He preceded her in death on January 2, 1986. She is survived by children: Betty & Norbert Weitzel, Fort Recovery, Janet & Bill Stachler, St. Henry, James & Debra Kemper, Celina, Paul & Lori Kemper, Chickasaw, 18 grandchildren: Brian Weitzel, Steve Weitzel, Karen & Rick Klenke, Julie & Keith Knapke, Jennifer & Jeff Brackman, Eric & Brandy Weitzel, Stacy & Kevin DeMange, Angela Stachler, Matthew & Ashley Stachler, Ryan & Stephanie Stachler, Astin Kemper & Dani Toste, Jacob Kemper, Stephanie & Daniel Stang, Zachary & Katey Kemper, Justin Kemper, Chelsea Kemper, Hope Kemper, Ethan Kemper, 33 great grandchildren and one on the way, 2 great-great grandchildren, twin sister, Polly Luttmer, St. Henry, Jerome & Bernadetta Kemper, Osgood, Wilbert Kemper, Maria Stein, Joseph Kemper, Jr, Maria Stein. She was preceded in death by sons: Ronald, Donald, Thomas, great grandchildren: Damon Klenke, Brittney & Brenda Knapke, Carson Brackman, brothers: Wilbert & Sally Reier, Walter Reier, in-laws: Alfred Luttmer, Rita & William Baltes, Linus & Georgianna Kemper, Shirley Kemper. She was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw and the Ladies Sodality of the Church. She loved playing cards at the senior citizen center. Viola was a woman with very strong faith and loved being outdoors. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw. Burial will follow at Precious Blood Cemetery, Chickasaw. The family would like to meet friends but due to the COVID 19 pandemic there will be no public viewing. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Briarwood Village Activity Fund and State of the Heart Hospice.

KENDRICK, Betty L. Kendrick (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 January 2018) Betty L. Kendrick, age 73, of 11689 Wabash Road, Rockford, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, at her daughter's residence in St. Marys. She was born July 15, 1944, in Flemingsburg, KY, the daughter of Ernest and Ruby (Marshall) Gardner. She married Thomas Kendrick on Jan. 5, 1962, in Dayton, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 19, 2010. She is survived by her children, Thomas Kendrick Jr. of Rockford and Kim (Travis) Auer of St. Marys; by two grandchildren, Brandon (Taylor) Auer and Joshua Auer; and a great-grandson, Owen Rengers. She was preceded in death by her mother, who died March 3, 2017; by her father; by her step father, Woodrow Cameron and by her step brother, Jim Gardner. She was a graduate of Wilbur Wright High School in Dayton. She had worked at Huffy Manufacturing in Celina and at Fowler's TV in St. Marys. She enjoyed camping, putting puzzles together, arranging flowers and spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral rites will be Friday at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.

KENDRICK, Ida Mary Kendrick (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – October 14, 2014) Ida Mary Kendrick, age 94, a resident of Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community in St. Marys, died on Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, at Otterbein. She was born on Sept. 21, 1920, in Jamestown, NY, the daughter of Ray and Lucina (Harrington) Dennison. She married the Rev. James B. Kendrick on Nov. 1, 1945, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 2008. She is survived by her 2 children, Rebecca (Wayne) Lybarger of New Bremen and James (Connie) Kendrick Jr. of Mount Juliet, TN; a son-in-law, Dr. John H. Judd of Albuquerque, NM; by 5 grandchildren, Andrea Lybarger; David Lybarger; Patricia Judd; Dr. John Patrick (Jeong) Judd; and Matthew (Erin) Turnstall; and her 4 great-grandchildren, John Judd Jr.; Kaitlyn Judd; Emily Turnstall; and Sarah Judd. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter, Patricia Judd, her brothers, Murray Dennison, Gerald Dennison, Harley Dennison and by a grandson, John H. Judd III. Ida Mary was a 1938 graduate of Jamestown High School and a 1943 graduate of Mount Sinai School of Nursing. She was a registered nurse. She had worked in many different hospitals during her working years, as she and her husband, the Rev. Jim Kendrick, moved around the country during his naval career. She was an avid reader and a member of Grace United Methodist Church in St. Marys. Funeral rites will be Friday at the Coffee County Funeral Home, 786 McMinnville Highway, Manchester, TN. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Friends and family in Ohio may call Thursday in the Meditation Room on the campus of Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community, where memorial donations may be given to Grace United Methodist Church in St. Marys. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys, OH, 45885, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

KENDRICK, James Burton Kendrick (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) The Reverend James Burton Kendrick, 87, of 1808 Mallard Lane, Saint Marys, OH, and formerly of Manchester, TN, died Saturday, December 6, 2008, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, OH. He was born December 27, 1920, in Tullahoma, TN, the son of B. C. and Ruby ((Pratt) Kendrick. He married Ida Mary Dennison on November 1, 1945; she survives at the residence. He is survived by his two children: Rebecca (Wayne) Lybarger of New Bremen, OH; James (Connie) Kendrick, Jr. of Mt. Juliet, TN; a son-in-law, Dr. John H. Judd of Abilene, TX; by five grandchildren: Andrea Lybarger; David Lybarger; Patricia Judd; Dr. John (Jeong) Judd; Matthew (Erin) Tunstall; by a great-grandson, John P. Judd, Jr.; by two sisters: Rebecca J. Parsley of Murfreesboro, TN; Ruby C. Woodard of Manchester, TN; by two brothers: Al D. Kendrick of Mancester, TN; Archie Ray Kendrick of Tavares, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, by two sisters, Lena Freeman and Frances Robinson; by a daughter, Patricia K. Judd; by a grandson, John Howard Judd III. Reverend Kendrick, a veteran of World War II, served 22 years in the United States Navy before retiring in 1959. He graduated from George Peabody College in Nashville, TN and received his Masters of Divinity at the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, OH. Before retiring in 1984, he served as an ordained elder in seven churches of the United Methodist Church, West Ohio Conference. In retirement he enjoyed reading and studying his Bibles and fishing. He held a General Class License, N5XOD, as a ham radio operator. In 2007, he and Ida Mary moved from their home on Woodbury Highway in Manchester, TN to Otterbein Retirement Community in Saint Marys. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 10, 2008, at the Coffee County Funeral Home, 786 McMinnville Highway, Manchester, TN. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens, Tullahoma, TN. Memorial donations may be directed to Otterbein Saint Marys Benevolence Fund in care of Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Ohio, 45885.

KENDRICK, Thomas J. Kendrick (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Thomas J. Kendrick, 67, of 11689 Wabash Road in Rockford, OH died Sunday December 19, 2010 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. He was born December 15, 1943 in Newport, KY to Thomas R. and Sylvia Mae (Lafferty) Kendrick. On January 5, 1962 in Dayton, OH he married Betty Lou Gardner, who survives. He is also survived by 1 son Thomas Kendrick of Rockford, OH; 1 daughter Kimberly (Travis) Auer of St. Marys, OH; 2 grandsons: Brandon & Joshua Auer, both of St. Marys, OH; 2 sisters Patty Carpenter of Fairborn, OH; and Carol (Delmar) Hall of West Alexandria, OH He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Kendrick. He retired from the Phillip Industries in Elkhart, IN, where he worked as a field service engineer and master installer. He was a member of the Monticello United Brethren Church in Monticello, OH. His favorite pastimes included camping and anything involving classic automobiles with lots of chrome. Rites are scheduled 11:00 a.m. Thursday December 23, 2010 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys, OH with Pastor Andrew Atkins, officiating. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

KENEIPP, Charles R. Keneipp (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 9 August 2010) Charles R. “Butch” Keneipp, age 63, of Wapakoneta died August 9, 2010 at Auglaize Acres. He was born November 27, 1946 in Oakland City, IN to Charles M. Keneipp and Pauline M. (Hopper) Smith who preceded him in death. On October 12, 1968 he married JoAnn (Jolly) Keneipp who survives. Survivors also include two daughters, Stacey (Darin) Applegate & Laura Keneipp, and one son Chris Keneipp; 3 grandchildren McKenzie, McKayla, and Damon Applegate all of Wapakoneta; 3 sisters Karen Keneipp of Celina, Dixie (Chuck) Courtney of Vincennes, IN and Paula McLaughlin of St. Marys; a mother-in-law Mary Jolly; 3 brothers- in-laws Vincent (Joan) Jolly, Greg (Paula Ike) Jolly & John (Susan Flarida) Jolly all of Wapakoneta and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law Allen Jolly and a brother-in-law Tim Jolly. Mr. Keneipp was a 1965 graduate of Oakland City High School. He then served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam as a photographer. He worked for BP Chemical in Lima for 38 years in the maintenance department rebuilding pumps. He also coached baseball at Buckland for 14 years. He was an avid animal lover and enjoyed working on his farm. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and watching them at their sporting events. A Prayer Service is scheduled Thursday August 12, 2010 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services where military rites will be performed by the V.F.W. Post 8445 immediately following the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society, St. Matthews Church, or St. Rita’s Hospice.

KENNEDY, Anna Belle Garwood Kennedy (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 25 February 2009) Anna Belle Garwood Kennedy, age 87, of Spencerville, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, in the St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, following a short illness. She was born Oct. 19, 1921, in Mendon, a daughter of Garfield and Edith Wurster Nolan and they preceded her in death. On Oct. 15, 1938, she married Paul R. Garwood and he preceded her in death July 27, 1967. Then on Dec. 8, 1973, she married Bryce E. Kennedy and he preceded her in death Jan. 10, 1999. She is survived by three children, Karen Gilbert of Spencerville, Claudia Warszawski of Dale City, VA, and Doug (Julie) Garwood of Spencerville; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers. Funeral services will be Saturday, in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will be at a later date in the Mendon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed the PSA Council on Aging.

KENNEDY, Mrs. Cal Kennedy (Abstracted from an unknown newspaper, Jan 11, 1940) Wapakoneta -- Mrs. Cal Kennedy, age 73, died Wednesday at her home on Murray Street, after an extended illness due to complications of diseases. She was born Mar 1, 1866 the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lindermuth in Waynesfield. She was a member of First Methodist Church. Surviving are the husband and two nephews, the latter both of Marion, IN. Funeral services will be in a local funeral home on S. Blackhoof Street. Burial will be in Walnut Hill cemetery at New Hampshire.

KENNEDY, Dianne E. Kennedy (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Dianne E. Kennedy, 66, of 03211 Dowty Road, St. Marys died May 11, 2010 at JTDMH after an extended battle with cancer. Dianne was born December 22, 1943 in Bucyrus, OH the daughter of George and Betty E. (Ulmer) Linn. Her mother, Betty Budnik survives. She is also survived by her 4 sons: Ronald Kennedy of Texas; Scott Kennedy of Texas; Robert Kennedy of Celina and Shonn (Jennifer) Kennedy of New Knoxville; her 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Her sister, Kathy (Jim) Rutowski survives in Texas. She was preceded in death by her father; her son, Steve Kennedy and her grandson, Shane Kennedy. Dianne was a 1961 graduate of Midview High School and she was a retired production employee of the Huffy Bicycle Company. She greatly enjoyed shopping and playing bingo. She was a member of the Celina Eagles. She loved all her grandchildren and she will be missed by her family that she loved.

KENNEDY, John F. Kennedy (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 11 January 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) John F. Kennedy, age 56, of Saint Marys, died Saturday, January 11, 2020, at his residence, following a long illness. He was born July 15, 1963, in Lima, Ohio, the son of Donald and Joyce (Sanders) Kennedy. He married Pamala Wolfe on June 1, 1991, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys; she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his daughters: Emily McKee of Saint Marys; Lynsey DeMarco of Saint Marys. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Anna Kennedy; Adalyn McKee; Angel Watts. He is survived by his siblings: Roxie (David) Fogt of Lakeview, OH; Virgil ( Dee) Kennedy of Wapakoneta; Donald (Julie) Kennedy of Lima; Bill Kennedy of Lima; his brothers-in-law, Mark (Hannie) Wolfe of Saint Marys; Mike Wolfe of New York; by his sister-in-law, Sandra (Robert) Smock of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents; by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tom and Mary Wolfe; and by a sister, Lisa Kennedy. John graduated from Waynesfield Goshen High School in 1982 and then served our nation in the US Air Force. He recently retired from Setex Corporation in Saint Marys, where he had been a welder for 28 years. He was a member of Calvary Christian Fellowship in Saint Marys, and in his younger years he raised and showed sheep. John’s children and grandchildren were his pride and joy and he never missed his kids’ events. He enjoyed camping. Funeral rites will be at Calvary Christian Fellowship, 302 West High Street, Saint Marys. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, Saint Marys. Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys is entrusted with the arrangements.

KENNEDY, LeRoy Erret Kennedy (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) LeRoy Erret Kennedy, 85, of St. Marys, OH died Saturday, March 28, 2009 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, OH. He was born March 13, 1924 in Nortonville, KY, the son of Albert and Bessie Mae (Oldham) Kennedy. He married Lois Carroll and she preceded him in death. He is survived by 2 daughters, Martha Ann Kennedy of Columbus, OH; and Karen (Patrick) Howick, of St. Marys, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter, Dorothea Kennedy, and by a grandson, Andrew Howick. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from the University of Louisville in 1949 and earned his juris doctorate from Stetson University in 1951. He had worked as an attorney in the insurance industry for many years, including serving as Vice President of the Celina Insurance Group from 1961-69; President and CEO of Northwestern National Insurance Company from 1961-69; served on the Board of Directors of the Northwestern National Insurance Company, Milwaukee, WI; DePaul Rehabilitation Hospital in Milwaukee; DePaul Health Systems; Wisconsin Heritages, Inc.; Milwaukee Hearing Society. He was noted in Who’s Who in America in 1984. He had taught Business Law at the Ohio Northern University. He was also a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church in St. Marys; St. Marys Kiwanis; served as a volunteer at Agape Ministries in St. Marys and at Joint Township Hospital in St. Marys. He was a proud member of the Saint Andrews Society. He belonged to the American Legion. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at the Miller- Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 W. High Street, St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, OH. Memorial donations may be directed to Agape Ministries.

KENNEDY, Thomas U. Kennedy (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 31 January 2015) Thomas U. "Tom" Kennedy, age 58, of Botkins passed away Saturday January 31, 2015 at Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, OH following an extended illness. Tom was born October 29, 1956 in Sidney, OH to Donald L. & Eleanor L. (Kohler) Kennedy who preceded him in death. On April 29, 1978 he married Mary L. Cartwright and she survives in Botkins. Survivors also include a son; Phillip T. Kennedy, a daughter Faye L. Kennedy, 2 sisters Christine (Jack) Koenig and Charlotte Cooper and a brother Patrick Kennedy. He was preceded in death by an infant sister Kathleen Kennedy and a brother Timothy Kennedy. Tom worked as a mechanic growing up with his families' business and was a 1975 graduate of Botkins High School. He then graduated from Northwestern Business College, Lima as a diesel technician. He was then employed at Provico in Botkins as a maintenance and diesel truck mechanic. He eventually transferred to the Provico Service Center where he was a millwright and multi-task employee. He delivered feed and supplies to Provico's customers throughout the states of Ohio and Indiana. Tom also installed, programmed and maintained some of the first computerized feeding systems for dairy farmers in the area. He later worked for Ring Corporation in Sidney for 10 years where he retired from due to health issues. Tom was an avid Green Bay Packers fan and NASCAR fan. He also took up and enjoyed gardening and collecting hats. Per Tom's request there will be no visitation or services. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the donor's choice.

KENNEDY, Timothy L. Kennedy (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 26 June 2009) Timothy L. Kennedy, age 56, of Botkins, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born Sept. 22, 1952, in Sidney, a son of Donald and Eleanor (Kohler) Kennedy, who preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons, Michael (Amy) Kennedy of Clifton Park, NY, John Kennedy of Los Angeles, CA; two grandchildren, Pierce and Caroline Kennedy; two sisters, Christine (Jack) Koenig, Charlotte Cooper, both of Botkins and two brothers, Thomas (Mary) Kennedy and Patrick Kennedy, both of Botkins. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Kathleen Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy enjoyed music, especially playing the guitar. He wrote songs, including the lyrics, and enjoyed reading about history. He was a 1971 graduate of Botkins Local High School. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins. Burial will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Botkins. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.

KENNEDY, Timothy Murlin Kennedy (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 19 January 2016) Timothy Murlin Kennedy, age 69, of Mendon, died after a long battle with cancer Saturday, Jan. 16, 2015, at his residence with his devoted family by his side. He was born on Jan. 10, 1947, in Lima to the late William Murlin and Eleanore (Zimmerman) Kennedy. On June 28, 1969, he married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Sue Burget, who survives in Mendon. Also surviving are his 2 children Carey and Brook (Kennedy) Sipe of Fort Wayne and Ryan (Stephanie) Kennedy of Mendon and 2 granddaughters. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Frist Presbyterian Church in Celina. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery in Mendon. Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Sandra Kennedy for the creation of a pine grove memorial in the Kennedy Wetlands on Tim's Farm or to the Community Health Professionals of Celina.

KENNEDY, Victoria K. Kennedy (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 6 August 2008) Victoria K. Kennedy, age 50, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born Sept. 11, 1957, in St. Marys. She had been a resident of Painesville since 1980. On June 14, 1980, she married Daniel Kennedy and he survives. She is also survived by a son, Shaun Kennedy; a daughter, Stephanie Kennedy; father, Lawrence Dieringer; mother, Barbara Combs; two brothers, Greg Dieringer of St. Marys and Mike Dieringer of St. Marys; and two sisters, Jone Huwer of St. Marys and Julie Dieringer of St. Marys. She was a 1975 graduate of Memorial High School and a 1979 graduate of Tri State University in Angola, IN. She was a member of First Church Congregational in Painesville. Memorial services will be Thursday in the Memorial Chapel of First Church Congregational, 22 Liberty St., Painesville. Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave., Painesville is handling the arrangements. The family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 5786 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060.

KENNEDY, Wayne H. Kennedy (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Wayne H. Kennedy, age 90, 10211 Mercer-Auglaize County Line Road, Mendon, died Saturday, July 4, 2009, at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born Dec. 15, 1918, a son of Joseph S. and Laura. M. (Hesse) Kennedy. His wife Betty M. (Miller) Kennedy preceded him in death Dec. 1, 1995. He is survived by his son; Keith Kennedy of Waverly, TN; a daughter, Lucille (James) Binkley of Waverly, TN; a son-in-law Paul O. Gray of Celina; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Judith L. Gray of Celina; Margaret E. Kennedy of Largo, FL; a sister, Glenyce Kennedy, died in childhood. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, at Grace Missionary Church in Celina. Burial will follow at Hamilton-Bethel Cemetery in Mendon. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice.

KENTNER, Marian C. Kentner (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – May 14, 2012) Marian C. Kentner, age 97, of Wapakoneta, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born on April 5, 1915, in Moulton Township, the daughter of Grover and Henrietta (Rohrbacher) Lynch, and they preceded her in death. On March 5, 1938, she married Cletus V. Kentner, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 1961. She is survived by 6 children, Joann (Larry) Jauert of San Diego, CA, Ruth Doering of Wapakoneta, Barbara (Max) Place of Wapakoneta, Yvonne Ruese of Winchester, VA, Dean (Donna) Kentner of Wapakoneta and Joyce (Mike) Schlenker of Wapakoneta; 1 son-in-law, James Sawmiller of Wapakoneta; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Sawmiller; an infant son; two sons-in-law, Ned Doering and Mike Ruese; seven siblings, Theodore, Raymond and Emil Lynch, Winona Mees, Louetta Katterhenry, Berdella Kentner and Catherine Lynch. Marian retired in 1979 after 17 years of service as a cook at Buckland School. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Moulton and a 1932 graduate of Blume High School. An avid quilter, she also was an accomplished pie baker. Funeral services will Wednesday at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Moulton. Burial will follow in the Loramie Valley Cemetery in Botkins. Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta, is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grand Lake Hospice.

KERBER, Geneva M. Kerber (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421233) Geneva M. Kerber, age 92, formerly of Minster and Findlay, OH died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at her daughter's residence in Findlay. She was born March 12, 1920 in Screven, GA to the late John & Katherine (Brandewie) Dues. She married William Kerber in 1946 and he preceded her in death in 1953. She then married Paul Kerber in 1956 and he preceded her in death on December 6, 1977. She is survived by daughters Cindy & Tony Lanagan, Findlay, OH, Susan & Larry Krieg, Greencastle, IN, 8 grandchildren: Angela & Andrew Sprang, Keith & Devin Inbody, Brennon Medley, Courtney Lanagan, Tricia & Chris Hancock, James Krieg, David Krieg, Lori Krieg, great grandchildren, Aiden, Addelyn, Avalon, Austin, Jacob, Nicholas, Tyler, Jonathon, Mina, Joshua & Brandon, brothers & sister; Lorina Geiger, Georgia, Irvin & Juanita Dues, Minster & Paul Dues, Minster. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1st & 2nd husbands, infant daughter, Mary Geneva, grandchildren Mary Krieg & Jason Krieg, son-in-law Nicholas Schmiesing, brother & sisters, Georgina Farren, Gilbert Dues & Alvira Dues, sister-in-law Norma Dues. She was a member of St. Michael Church, Findlay, OH and former member of St. Augustine Church, Minster. She was a Minster High School graduate, Girl Scout Leader, Avon Representative and enjoyed reading. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, October 20, 2012 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster has been entrusted with the services. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery. The family requests donations be made to St. Joseph Indian School.

KERNS, Dean A. Kerns (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2149039) Dean A. Kerns, age 62, of Minster, died Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his home. He was born February 1, 1956 in Piqua, to the late Ralph & Jewel (Long) Kerns. On October 24, 1987, he married Terrie (Yount) in Covington and she survives in Minster. He is survived by a son Michael Kerns of Minster; a brother Mike & Gwen Kerns of Vandalia; and in-laws Sandy Kerns, Cathy Kerns, Jean Kerns, Richard & Marilyn Yount and John & Pauline Yount. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster where he was a member of the Men’s Choir and F.O.E. 1391, Minster. Dean was retired Course Superintendent at Arrowhead Golf Club, a Tribute Cup Champion and avid Browns fan. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to ALS Association of Central & Southern Ohio or Wilson Hospice.

KERNS, George Kerns (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 January 2010) George Kerns, age 55, formerly of Maine, California, Indiana and 523 Maple St., Celina, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, at his residence in Celina. He was born March 12, 1954, in Coldwater, a son to the late Jack and Mary Ellen (McIntosh) Kerns. On Sept. 11, 1976, he married Teressa Dull, who survives in Celina. He is also survived by two sons and daughter-n-law, Neil E. Kerns, Seth F. (Kristen) Kerns; two grandchildren; four brothers and sisters-in-law and three sisters. A memorial service will be Saturday at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Health Professionals, 816 Pro Drive in Celina, Cancer Association of Mercer County Inc. P. O. Box 624, Celina, or the Mercer County Relay for Life.

KERR, Kathy Kerr (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 16 January 2017) Kathy Kerr, age 75, formerly of Troy, OH died January 16, 2017 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys, OH with family at her side. She was born November 19, 1941 to Judge Ellis and Lucile (Will) Kerr of Troy, OH. Survivors include 2 daughters Kristin Sanders of Dayton, OH and Megan (Jeff) Sanders-Brown of Crown Pointe, IN; 2 grandchildren: Kylei Brown of Crown Point, IN and Tyler Brown of Columbus, OH; 2 sisters: Karol (Robert) McCarthy of Troy, OH and Lucy (Thomas dec’d) Swisher of Lexington, KY and 5 nephews. A graduate of Troy High School, she attended Ohio Wesleyan University, prior to earning BA and MA degrees from the University of Dayton. She was employed as a special education teacher and reading specialist for many years in Ohio and Virginia. In 2007, Kathy moved to Otterbein Retirement Community in St. Marys, OH, after being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis. Although given a 3 – 5 year life expectancy, she waged a successful battle against this illness for 10 years. While at Otterbein, she volunteered on several committees and helped others in the community for as long as her condition permitted. Private family services are planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to either Otterbein – St. Marys, Grand Lake Hospice Program or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Arrangements are entrusted to Miller Funeral Homes in St. Marys, OH.

KERSTEN, Luella A. Kersten (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 27, 2015) Luella A. Kersten, age 97, of Fort Wayne, IN, and St. Marys, passed away on Jan. 23, 2015, at Otterbein Retirement Center in St. Marys surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born on Oct. 3, 1917, in Beemer, NE, to Wilhelm "William" and Anna (Schlecht) Hasenkamp. She married Henry O. Kersten on Nov. 27, 1941. She is a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, IN. She supported her husband, Henry, serving Lutheran Congregations in Omaha NE, Vernon, TX, Pierce, NE, Sheboygan, WI, Tipton, IN, and Akron. She belonged to the altar guild, choir, ladies aid, senior bible class and Lutheran Women's Missionary League. She retired as the fashion coordinator for a ladies clothing boutique in Akron. She will be remembered for her loving, compassionate nature, always putting others needs before her own. She leaves the legacy of her faith which sustains and inspires those who knew her. She is survived by her children Ronald (Cathi) Kersten, of Fort Wayne, IN, Gary Kersten, of St. Marys and Marcia (Terence) Irwin, of Toledo; 1 sister Eileen (Don) Kvols of Black Forest, CO, 1 sister- in-law Nancy Hasenkamp of Wisner, NE; 5 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by Henry O. Kersten, who died on Sept. 23, 2003, her brothers Elgin and Arlin Hasenkamp, and her sisters Lavina Kersten, Elverna Stark and Alice Lueschen. Funeral services will be Saturday at D O McComb and Sons on Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN. Interment will be at Concordia Cemetery Gardens. Memorials to St. Peters Lutheran School Fort Wayne, IN, or Immanuel Lutheran Church Beemer, NE.

KERT, Harry Kert (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 27 December 2014) Harry Kert, age 81, died on Tuesday Dec. 23, 2014. He was married to his wife Corrine. He is survived by three children, five grandchildren, and two siblings. Visitation will take place Tuesday at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church, 30900 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Harry's memory to the organization of your choice.

KESSEN, James A. Kessen (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/james-kessen) James A. Kessen, age 69, of Carthagena, died on Tuesday November 10, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born December 25, 1950 in Celina, to the late Albert & Rita (Mertz) Kessen. He is survived by siblings Ann & Richard Mueller of New Bremen, Michael & Linda Kessen of Carthagena, Kathleen Robinson of Lakeview, Jane & Tom Feltz of Maria Stein, Dennis Kessen of Carthagena, Mary Kessen of Celina, Tom & Julie Kessen of Carthagena and Nancy & Craig Gray of Celina. He is preceded in death by brothers, Steve Kessen and John Kessen; and brother-in-law Lari Robinson. He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Carthagena, Celina Moose and Chickasaw V.F.W. Jim was a veteran of the US Army stationed in Korea. He enjoyed golfing and biking. He retired from Crown Control in New Bremen after more than 45 years. The family would like to receive friends but due to COVID-19 concerns a private mass will be held. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Aloysius Cemetery. The Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Cancer Association of Mercer County.

KESSEN, Kenneth L. Kessen (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420808) Kenneth L. Kessen, age 82, of 534 S. Fourth St., Coldwater, Ohio, died Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. He was born June 17, 1928 in Coldwater, Ohio to Peter & Alvina (Schneider) Kessen. On July 3, 1951 he married Lucille (Heitkamp) in St. Henry, Ohio, and she died September 16, 2004. He is survived by five children, Judy (Ron) Roessner and Jerry (Joan) Kessen, both of Coldwater, Ohio, Cindy (Randy) Bennett of Celina, Ohio, Shirley (Kenny) Dammeyer of St. Marys, Ohio and Michele (Jerry) Hirsch of Celina, Ohio, seven grandchildren, Miranda (Matt) Knapke, Kelly (Allen) Hartings, Jared (Michelle) Roessner, Kristina (Zach) Pohlman, Keith (Michelle) Kessen, Zachary Hirsch and Cayden Hirsch, six great- grandchildren, Ryan Knapke, Jenna Knapke, Jacob Hartings, Justin Hartings, Brayden Pohlman and Breanna Pohlman, a brother, Leroy (Phyllis) Kessen of Coldwater, Ohio and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ivo (Millie) Heitkamp and Thelma Heitkamp, both of St. Henry, Ohio, Mary Alice (Julius) Ahrens of Maria Stein, Ohio, Joan Reigelsperger, Roseann (Ivo) Schmidt and Alvan (Linda) Heitkamp, all of Coldwater, Ohio, Dorothy (Art) Brunswick of Beavercreek, Ohio, Charlene (Don) Mikesell of Greenville, Ohio, Ruth Frantz of Kettering, Ohio and Dan Heitkamp of Dayton, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his wife and parents, a brother, Ralph Kessen and three brothers-in-law, Louis Reigelsperger, Louis Heitkamp and Lavern Heitkamp. Retired from the former New Idea Plant in Coldwater after 47 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Coldwater American Legion, V.F.W and Knights of Columbus, was an avid bowler and a member of the Celina Moose Lodge and the Coldwater Eagles where he was a past president, served as treasurer for 35 years and bartended for over 35 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Ohio. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater, Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater has been entrusted with the services.

KESSEN, LeRoy F. Kesson (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/leroy-kessen) LeRoy F. Kessen, age 83 of Coldwater, died Monday, July 30, 2019 at Joint Township Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born August 4, 1935 in Coldwater to the late Peter & Alvina (Schnieder) Kessen. On June 14, 1958 he married Phyllis Jean (Long) in Wapakoneta who survives. He is also survived by his children, Deborah & Tim Beck of Minster, Theodore Kessen of Coldwater, Pamela & Dave Tumbusch of Celina and Dee Schmidt of Coldwater; 7 grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by brothers Ralph Kessen and Kenneth & Lucille Kessen. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Coldwater Knights of Columbus, Coldwater Eagles, and Coldwater American Legion. LeRoy served in the US Army and operated Kessen Auto Trim in Celina. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements.

KESSLER, Paul William George Kessler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – March 11, 2015) Paul William George Kessler, age 100, of Celina, passed away Monday, March 9, at Celina Manor Nursing home. He was born on Jan. 26, 1915, in Liberty Township, Mercer County to Rudolph John Kessler and Helen Anselman Kessler, both deceased. He married Beatrice Ann Hecht on June 15, 1939, who passed away on Oct. 16, 2005. He is survived by 1 son Jon (Nita) Kessler, of Celina and 1 daughter Melinda (Daniel) Kennedy, of Canton; 9 grandchildren: Lori Kessler; Scott Kessler; Heath Kessler; Carrie Kessler; Jeremy Kessler; Miriam Kessler; Michael White; Marcia Wagner and Margo Carrillo, and 9 great-grandchildren Caleb Kessler, Ethan Kessler, Dorian Brown, Jordan Carrillo, Micah Carrillo, Casey White, Makayla White, Evan Kessler and Kade Bell. Paul was self-employed owner of Kessler Builders, he also worked at the Army Tank Plant in Lima during World War II He was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church, a member of the Western Ohio Home Builders, Ohio Home Builders Association, President 1957; Association of Home Builders, Vice President 1958. The funeral service will be Saturday at St. John Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery, Celina. Memorial Contributions can be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Celina.

KESSLER, Rosella R. Klosterman Kessler (Abstracted from Obituary | Rosella R (Klosterman) Kessler | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Rosella R. Klosterman Kessler, age 87 of Celina passed away peacefully with her family Wednesday Nov. 20, 2013 at her daughter’s residence in Celina. She was born on Sept. 6, 1926 in Celina Ohio to the late Aloys & Agnes (Gillig) Klosterman. On June 16, 1949 she married Carl Kessler, who died Jan 26, 1981. Survivors include her three daughters Marie & Vernon Eichler of Celina, Kathleen & Dick Denning of Celina, Marlene & Steven Sommer of Celina, two brothers & sisters-in-law Cyril & Ann Klosterman of Beavercreek, Judge Mark & Diane Klosterman of Celina, seven grandchildren, Christopher Eichler of Phoenix, AZ, Katie & Brent Smith, Gahanna, Laura Denning of Washington, DC Philip & Katelyn Denning of Cincinnati, Andrew Sommer of Celina, Alyssa Sommer of Washington, DC, Kale Menchhofer of Celina and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her two daughters Patice Menchhofer and Mary Kessler. Rosella was a graduate of the Immaculate Conception Catholic High School in Celina. She was a life member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina and the Altar Rosary Sodality. She was formerly employed at J.C. Penney Company, Mercer County Court House and Sears. A Mass of Christian burial will be at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina. Arrangements by Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer Co., P.O. Box 624, Celina, OH or Community Health Professionals of Celina, 816 Pro Dr., Celina, OH.

KESTER, Jennifer Anne Kester (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420941) Jennifer Anne Kester, age 40 of 235 Jackson Dr. Celina, Ohio passed away on April 16, 2012 after an automobile accident on State Route 127. She was born on Sept. 5, 1971 in Dayton, Ohio to George & Patricia (York) White of Celina. Also surviving is her son Jake A. Kester of Celina, paternal grandparents Tom & Louise White of Celina. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Thomas & Violet York. Jennifer graduated from Franklin Monroe High School in 1990 and attended Sinclair University and ITT Technical Institute in Dayton, Ohio. She was formerly employed at Crown and Sign A Rama in Centerville. She was a Graphics Designer and Loved Art. Funeral services will be Saturday Apr. 21, 2012 at the Lehman- Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina.

KETCHAM, Gloria J. Ketcham (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 30 May 2019) Gloria J. Ketcham, age 70, of Wapakoneta passed away Thursday May 30, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. Graveside services will be Wednesday June 5, 2019 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima. The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

KETCHAM, Kenneth D. Ketcham (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 11 May 2018) Kenneth D. Ketcham, age 72, of Wapakoneta, passed away May 11, 2018 at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Kenny was born on December 28, 1945 in Lima, to K. Dwight & June M. Spencer Ketcham, who have preceded him in death. On August 28, 2002, he married Gloria J. Adams, who survives in Wapak. Survivors also include his brother, Roger W. (Cathy) Ketcham, of Dayton; son, John (Christina) Ketcham, of Lima; daughter, Lisa Culver, of Indiana; two grandchildren, Emily Ketcham and Lincoln Culver; stepsons, Dennis (Sandi) Gossard of Alabama and Bill Gossard of Lima; stepdaughter, Kimberly Nunes of Florida; 6 step- grandchildren; and 7 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jean A. Ketcham Souva. In keeping with Kenny’s wishes, there will be no public services. Interment of his cremated remains will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.

KETCHAM, Margaret E. Ketcham (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 20 November 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Margaret E. Ketcham, age 69, of Celina, OH died Friday November 20, 2020 at Shane Hill Nursing Home in Rockford, OH. She was born May 20, 1951 in St. Marys, OH to Walter and Pearl (Coon) Burden. She is survived by 3 sons Scott Ketcham of Celina, OH, Lucas Ketcham of Celina, OH; Brian (Julie) Ketcham of Portland, IN; 3 sisters Jean (Gary) Baltzell of Rockford, OH; Kay Lauth of Rockford, OH; Rosalee Burden of Rockford, OH; 1 brother Randy (Pat) Burden of Celina, OH; and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: parents Walter and Pearl Burden; brother Davis Burden; brother John Burden; sister Sharon Coffman; and sister Betty Dailey. A certified nursing assistant, she had worked at Van Wert Co. Hospital, Colonial Nursing Home, Briarwood Manor and Otterbein. She also worked for Cooper Foods. In addition, she worked many activities held at the Grange Hall on the Mercer Co. Fairgrounds. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Celina, OH. She enjoyed singing, jigsaw puzzles, camping and being in the great outdoors. She was great fun and liked to make others laugh. Above all, she loved her family and spending time with them. Rites are scheduled at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys, OH. Memorial contributions may be directed to her family.

KETTLER, Adrian Kettler Sr. (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 December 2009) Adrian "Butch" Kettler Sr., age 93 died Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009, at the residence. He was born Dec. 16, 1915, a son to the late Frank and Hazel Kettler in St. Marys. He is survived by his children, Jackie (Ernie) Grant of Georgia, Maria Kettler of Ohio, Cheryle (Donald) DeVore of St. Paris, Darlyn (Michael) Goubeaux of Minster, Adrian Butch (Tammy) Kettler Jr. of Springboro; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and a host of great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Elsie; a sister and two grandchildren. A celebratory Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, at the St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will follow Calvary cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be given in Adrian's memory to the hospice of choice. Arrangements completed by the Tobias Funeral Home-Belmont Chapel.

KETTLER, Elizabeth E. Kettler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 9 April 2015) Elizabeth E. "Betty" Kettler, age 97, of New Bremen, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at Otterbein of St. Marys. She was born on Sept. 3, 1917, in New Bremen to the late William and Emma (Schaefer) Weinberg. On May 10, 1941, she married Robert F. Kettler who died on June 4, 2009. Surviving are their children Diane (Nick) Grilliot of St. Marys, and Robert Kettler of Columbus; their grandchildren Nick (Melody) Grilliot Jr., Kris (Bryan) Giesige, Sheri (Scott) Schlosser, and 8 great- grandchildren. Along with her husband, Betty was preceded in death by her siblings Grace Dine, Irene Brown, Loverta Weinberg, Ruby Hill, Howard Weinberg, and Pearly Weinberg. Betty was a life-long and dedicated member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. She was a member of the Twig Benders CCL, and volunteered at New Bremen Schools. She was an avid card player and belonged to several Bridge groups. She and her husband wintered in Florida for many years, and together they loved to spend time outdoors walking, biking, swinging, and just being together. Betty loved her family, and was well known for baking pies and for her smiling face. She worked at the former STAMCO of New Bremen, and was a homemaker. Her family knows that Betty lives on in their hearts as a truly special, and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Funeral services will be Monday at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, 225 W. Monroe St., New Bremen. Burial will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul U.C.C. Church Memorial Fund, or to Grand Lake Hospice.

KETTLER, Ethel M. Kettler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 October 2008) Ethel M. Kettler, age 77, 9291 Ohio 274, Anna, died on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney. She was born on March 2, 1931, near Botkins, a daughter of Rayburn and Bessie (Wenger) Howell. On March 10, 1951, she married Eugene Kettler who survives near Kettlersville. She is also survived by 4 children, Steven (Julie) Kettler of Botkins, Sharon (John) Lenhart of Jackson Center, David (Julie) Kettler of Kettlersville, and Marianne (Phil) Snider of Botkins; 9 grandchildren, three sisters; and a brother. She was preceded in death by a grandson and two brothers. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Kettlersville. Burial will follow in the Willow Grove Cemetery, New Bremen. Gilberg- Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund in Mrs. Kettler's name.

KETTLER, Eugene E. Kettler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – April 9, 2012) Eugene E. Kettler, age 81, of Kettlersville, died Saturday, April 7, 2012, at the Fairhaven Home in Sidney. He was born on Feb. 19, 1931, near Kettlersville, to Homer and Ruth (Egbert) Kettler, and they preceded him in death. On March 10, 1951, he married Ethel Mae Howell, and she preceded him in death on Oct. 11, 2008. He is survived by his children, Steven (Julie) Kettler of Botkins, Sharon (John) Lenhart of Jackson Center, David (Julie) Kettler of Kettlersville and Marianne (Phil) Snider of Botkins; 9 grandchildren; 3 siblings; and 1 brother-in-law. He was preceded in death by a grandson; and two sisters. He served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, where he was a supply Staff Sgt. for the 320th Bomber Squadron. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Kettlersville. Burial will follow in the Willow Grove Cemetery in New Bremen. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund.

KETTLER, Louis F. Kettler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 January 2010) Louis F. "Louie" Kettler, age 71, of Wapakoneta, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010, at Autumn Court, Ottawa. He was born Aug. 11, 1938, in German Township, Auglaize County, a son of Raymond C. and Dorothy W. (Brockman) Kettler, who preceded him in death. On Aug. 13, 1966, he married Cora M. Pester, who survives. He is also survived by two children, Jennifer (Chris) Henderson of Toledo, Thomas R. Kettler of Hamilton; a grandchild, Mallorie Henderson; three sisters, Eunice (Herbert) Hay of Coldwater, Gloria Gross of St. Marys, Louise Kettler (Louie's twin) of Wapakoneta. He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Kettler; five sisters, Lucille Brandewie Bulpin, Norma Lampert, Virginia Heil, Jestine Kuck, and Shirley Kettler. He retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation, District 7. He was a member of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church and a former member of the Wapakoneta Eagles. He was a 1956 graduate of New Bremen High School and enjoyed camping and traveling. A memorial service will be Saturday at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta. Memorials may be directed to the St. Mark's Lutheran Church or to the Auglaize County Parkinson's Foundation.

KETTLER, Mary E. Kettler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 May 2008) Mary E. Kettler, age 88, formerly of 4483 Lock Two Road, New Bremen, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at the Golden Living Center Valley, St. Marys. She was born July 30, 1919, near Celina, a daughter of Carl H. and Jessie (Hudson) Sanders. On March 30, 1940, she married Harold "Sparky" Kettler and he preceded her in death Oct. 30, 2000. She is survived by two sons, Ronald Kettler of Augusta, GA, Donald (Sue) Kettler of New Bremen; a daughter, Nancy (Ray) McMaster of New Bremen; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Ruth Kettler of New Knoxville. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Todd Kettler; four brothers, Gerald, Raymond, Bernard and an infant brother; and four sisters, Mildred Sanders, Norma Finkenbine, Bertha Sanders and Doris Czech. She was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen and a member of the Woodman of the World Camp 149 of New Bremen. She was a 1939 graduate of Celina High School. She had worked at the former Mersmans Corp. of Celina and the former Sieberling Latex of New Bremen and was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Saturday, at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. Burial of Mrs. Kettler's cremains will be in the Willow Grove Cemetery, New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home of New Bremen is handling the arrangements.

KETTLER, Robert F. Kettler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 6 June 2009) Robert F. Kettler, age 92, 218 S. Walnut St., New Bremen, died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at his residence. He was born March 22, 1917, in New Bremen, a son of Bernhard and Augusta (Hoewischer) Kettler. On May 10, 1941, he married Betty Weinberg who survives in New Bremen. They enjoyed 68 wonderful years of marriage together. He is survived by his children; Diane (Nick) Grilliot of St. Marys and Robert W. Kettler of Columbus; three grandchildren; Nick (Melody) Grilliot of North Carolina, Kris (Bryan) Giesige and Sheri (Scott) Schlosser, both of St. Marys; eight great-grandchildren will forever cherish his natural ability to be a fun grandpa. He was preceded in death by his siblings Paul Kettler, Irene Blanke Ruedebusch, Grace Scheer, Donald B. Kettler and Howard Kettler. Mr. Kettler was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. He was a 1935 graduate of New Bremen High School. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served with the 787th Military Police in France and England during World War II. Bob was a mechanic at the former Advance Auto in New Bremen and later retired from Crown Equipment Corp. in New Bremen after 15 years of service. He was an innovative man whom always awed his family and friends with his "Kettler inventions." He always had a passion for cars and photography, and in his later years he enjoyed lapidary. Special memories of being outdoors and camping with grandpa will forever be treasured by his family. He will be remembered for his positive attitude and good sense of humor. He achieved great success in life because he lived well, laughed often, and loved much. We love you, and you will be missed. Funeral services will be Monday, at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen. Burial will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Lake Hospice or to the church memorial fund.

KETTLER, Ruth E. Kettler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio –26 June 2017) Ruth E. Kettler, age 97, formerly of New Knoxville, died Saturday, June 24, 2017, at the Otterbein Retirement Community of St. Marys. She was born on Nov. 25, 1919. She was the daughter of Ben and Hilda (Stork) Henkener. In 1946, she married Richard F. Kettler, who died on June 11, 1973. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Karen Kettler of Coldwater; grandchildren, Nicole Kettler Kunz of New Richmond and Cory (Angie) Kettler of Springfield; and great- grandchildren, Jade Kunz, Logan Kunz, Cameron Kettler and Courtney Kettler. Preceding her in death were her parents and her brother, Kermit Henkener. Mrs. Kettler was a lifetime member of the First Church in New Knoxville. She was a graduate of New Knoxville High School. She was a member of the New Knoxville American Legion Post 444 Auxiliary, was a homemaker and had worked in the Outpatient Office of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She enjoyed traveling to Germany, meeting and speaking with the Plat Deutsch group, playing cards with friends and spending time with her family. Funeral services to honor her life will be Tuesday at the First Church of New Knoxville. Interment will follow in the Pilger Ruhe Cemetery near New Knoxville. Memorial contributions in memory of Ruth can be made to the Radio Fund of First Church.

KETTLEWELL, Kenneth Allen Kettlewell (Abstracted from Obituary | Kenneth Kettlewell of Coldwater, Ohio | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Kenneth Allen Kettlewell, age 72, of Coldwater passed away at his residence on Sunday, July 5, 2020. He was born March 4, 1948 in New Concord, OH to the late Willard Sr. & Faris Lucille (Johnson) Kettlewell. He is survived by his wife Pam (Lee) Ganser; children Peggy & Jesus Jimenez and Kenny Kettlewell Jr.; step children Courtney & Alfredo Sanchez and Charles & Jessica Ganser; 13 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; siblings and in-laws, Michael & Juanita Johnson, Willard (Red) Kettlewell Jr, Joe & Peggy Kettlewell, Bob & Jan Kettlewell, Betty Molock, Mary Kettlewell, Darlene Kettlewell and Maggie Kettlewell; He was preceded in death by a brother William (Billy) Kettlewell and the mother of his children Peggy Kettlewell. Ken was a veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam. He worked as a truck driver for 38 years and a Baptist Missionary. He enjoyed refurbishing and rebuilding things and spending time with his family and friends. Ken was a wonderful and caring husband, father and pa-pa. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater.

KEUNEKE, Hubert O. Keuneke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 6 January 2017) Hubert O. Keuneke, age 91, of St. Marys and formerly of rural Ohio City, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, at Grand Lake Health Care Center in St. Marys. He was born on Aug. 8, 1925, in Preble Township, Adams County, IN, the son of the late Albert and Martha (Kiess) Keuneke. On June 20, 1965, he married the former Iona L. Lahr, who survives in St. Marys. Other family members include his daughter, Beth Keuneke of St. Marys; a brother, Arnold Keuneke of North Manchester, IN; and a sister-in- law, Eva Keuneke of Waterloo, IN. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Freeman; a brother and sister-in-law, Erwin and Louise Keuneke; a brother Marvin Keuneke; and a sister-in-law, Louise Keuneke. Hubert was a lifelong grain farmer and enjoyed numerous hobbies. Funeral services will be Monday at Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert. Interment will follow at Evangelical Protestant Cemetery in Harrison Township.

KEUST, Alma E. Keust (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 29 January 2013) Alma E. Kuest, age 97, of New Bremen, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at the Otterbein Retirement Community of St. Marys. Services are pending and being handled by the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home of New Bremen.

KEYSOR, Frances C. Keysor (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Frances C. Keysor, 93, formerly of 17674 Moulton-Ft. Amanda Road in Wapakoneta, OH died Thursday January 12, 2012 at Auglaize Acres Nursing Home. She was born March 9, 1918 in Plymouth, MI to Daniel and Mary (Knuth) Miller. She is survived by 1 son, Ted Keysor of Spencerville, OH; 6 daughter, Betty (Keith) Ferrand; Kathy (Arlen “Jake”) Fry; Laura (Mark) Greenbaum all three of St. Marys, OH; Eileen (Wayne) Schultz; Susan (Charles) Meier; Becky (Matt) Maxson all three of Wapakoneta, OH; 28 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Henry (Mary Catherine) Miller of Wapakoneta, OH; and 1 sister, Patricia Hull of Wapakoneta, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Mary Miller;, husband, J. Delmar Keysor;, daughter, Donna Holtzapple; 2 grandsons: Sam Link and John Keysor, 8 brothers: Theodore Miller, Bill Miller, Vincent Miller, Eugene Miller, Desmond Miller, Gerald Miller, Daniel Miller, Ronald Miller; 1 sister: Mary Jacqueline Jones. She was a homemaker and operated the family farm with her husband for many years. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Glynnwood, OH. Her favorite pastime was playing cards, especially the games of bridge and pinochle. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled Monday January 16, 2012 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery in Glynnwood. Memorial contributions may be directed to the church.

KEYSOR, Jean Keysor (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Jean (Melva) Keysor, age 85, of 514 North Front Street, Saint Marys, OH, died Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Vancrest of Saint Marys Nursing Home. She was born Friday, January 11, 1929, in Saint Marys, OH, the daughter of Floyd and Blanche (Wurster) Chilcoat. She married Virgil “Jack” Keysor on August 3, 1945 and he preceded her in death in February of 2005. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Judy (Randy) Myers and Linda (Brad Norton) Cramer both of Saint Marys; 9 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and 1 sister, Sonya (Robert) O’Neal of Wapakoneta. She was preceded in death by her parents; by a sister, Laura Belle Ellis; by three children: Sharon Wells; Richard Keysor and Deb Hensley. Melva was a homemaker and had been an Avon Sales Representative for many years. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Saint Marys. She had been a Girl Scout leader for numerous years and enjoyed gardening and going fishing. She dearly loved QVC. Funeral rites will be Thursday, July 24, 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 First Church of the Nazarene.

KIDD, Gladys L. Kidd (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – December 8, 2011) Gladys L. Kidd, age 68, of Wapakoneta, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 26, 1943, in Toledo, to Frederick and Florence (Mosher) Siglow, and they preceded her in death. She married Lawrence Kidd, and he survives in Columbus. She is also survived by 3 children, Dale (Kathy) Warnke of Delta, Richard (Misty) Cole of Wapakoneta and Dawn Casey of Erie, MI; 3 stepchildren, Anthony (Patricia) Cole of Portsmouth, Kevin Kidd and Becki Kidd, both of Columbus; 21 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; and 1 brother. She was preceded in death by two brothers. According to her wishes, her body has been donated to medical science. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or to Relay For Life. Arrangements are being handled by the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta.

KIDD, Juliet R. Kidd (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 12 May 2014) Juliet R. “Julie” Kidd, age 88, of Wapakoneta died Monday May 12, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 6, 1925 in Glandorf, OH to Charles & Frances (Deters) Ellerbrock who preceded her in death. She married John Kidd and he passed away on September 5, 1967. Survivors include 3 children; Judi Bailey of Wapakoneta, Steve (Barb) Kidd of Chicago and Ken (Jan) Kidd of Atlanta, 10 grandchildren Scotty and Jennifer Averesch, Sydney, Sam, John (Amy), Scott and Doug Kidd, Stephanie, Rick and Mike Hamilton, 3 great-grandchildren Alexx Meinerding, Jenna and Amanda Kidd and a brother Don (Pat) Ellerbrock. She was preceded in death by a daughter Shirley Hamilton, 5 sisters Bertha Ellerbrock, Irene Yaufman, Rita Wells, Mildred Heckman, Myrtle Ellerbrock and 4 brothers Dick, Art, Carolus and Vern Ellerbrock. Julie worked in the office at General Dynamics during WWII. She also worked in the school cafeteria at Elida and St. Charles and at Home Service Dry Cleaners and Sealts Dry Cleaners as a counter clerk. She was a member of St. Joseph and St. Gerald’s Catholic Churches. She was also a member of the St. Rita’s Auxiliary. She enjoyed flowers and always had a green thumb. She loved her kids and grandkids making her the best mother and grandmother ever. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled to be Friday May 16, 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize County Cancer Association.

KIDDER, Lisa Kidder (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 1 June 2018) Lisa Kidder, age 56, of Celina, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, at her residence. She was born on July 16, 1961 in Celina, to Jack Arden Gray Sr. and Wilma Janette (Schnelle) Gray, who are both deceased. She is survived by her sons: Nathan (Trista Banks) Kidder and Caleb Fickert of Celina, four grandchildren: Justice, Kanisha, Bralyn and Presley. Also surviving are five brothers: Jack Gray, Jr., Marc Gray, Tim Gray, John Gray and Scott Gray, all of Celina. Preceding Lisa in death was a sister, Ginger Gray, a brother, Jeff Gray, two nephews, Darin Gray and Jeff Gray II and a niece, Jennifer Gray. Lisa was a loving mother, and had worked as a caregiver. She received her GED from Celina High School, and was a social member of Celina VFW Post #5713. Favorite pastimes of Lisa's were playing BINGO and cards, especially Monday night Euchre at the VFW. She also enjoyed shopping at rummage sales and hanging out with her friends at the Sidetrack Bar & Grill. Services will be Wednesday, June 6th, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the family.

KIEFER, A. Joan Nuesmeyer Kiefer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 September 2018) A. Joan Nuesmeyer Kiefer, age 88, of Cridersville passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born Feb. 9, 1930 in Waynesfield to the late Howard J. and Estella M. (Krites) Parkins. She married Victor B. Nuesmeyer on Aug. 5, 1947 and he preceded her in death Jan. 31, 1977. She married Rolland L. Kiefer Sept. 3, 1988 and he preceded her in death June 13, 2017. Joan had attended the Nazarene Churches in Cridersville, Wapakoneta and St. Marys where she had participated in the missionary societies, women's ministries and senior groups of the churches. She was also a member of the St. Rita's Medical Center retirees. She had worked in medical records at the hospital for 15 years. Survivors include five sons: David Nuesmeyer of Lima, Kermit (Joan) Nuesmeyer of Zanesfield, Richard (Becky) Nuesmeyer of Cridersville, Ernest (Brenda) Nuesmeyer of Wapak and Kenny (Chris McClintock) Nuesmeyer of Cridersville; three daughters: Vicki Jo (Wally) Herald of Lima, Arlene (Mike Burke) Packard of Kyle, TX and Carol Blass of Lima; step children: Sandra (Ron) Miller, Brenda Kelly, Debra (Buddy) Vining and David (Jeane) Kiefer all of St. Mary's; 10 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, six great- grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Ruby Hilvers of Lima. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, a brother: Roger Parkins, sisters: Thelma M. Luna and Imogene G. Swick and a great-granddaughter Haleigh Marie Albers. Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville is entrusted with the arrangements. The funeral will be Saturday at Cridersville Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery in New Knoxville. Memorial contributions may be given to the Nazarene Missionary Society or to Deb's Dogs.

KIEFER, Rolland L. Kiefer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio –17 June 2017) Rolland L. Kiefer, age 89, of St. Marys and formerly of Wapakoneta, died Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Otterbein-St. Marys. Bayliff & Son Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. The funeral will be June 29 at Cridersville Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, and military rites will be observed.

KIEFER, Walter J. Kiefer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 October 2008) Walter J. "Bud" Kiefer, age 79, of Wapakoneta, died Monday Oct. 6, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, following a sudden illness. He was born June 24, 1929, in Wapakoneta, a son of Walter W. and Alta M. (Schultz) Kiefer, and they preceded him in death. On Dec. 20, 1953, he married Irma J. Morales, and she survives in Wapakoneta. He is survived by a son, William J. (Maria) Kiefer, Sgt. Major, U. S Army, Hawaii; a daughter, Anita (Erin) Kiefer of Wapakoneta; a granddaughter, Alexandra Marie Kiefer; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dan W. Kiefer. He retired in 1991, as a machinist with the Wapakoneta Machine Company. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. A Marine Corps veteran, he served during the Korean War and also was stationed at the American Embassy in El Salvador. He was a life member of the Wapakoneta VFW, Post 8445, a member of the DAV Auglaize County Ch. 73, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 691, all of Wapakoneta. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and also enjoyed fishing and hunting. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the DAV or St. Jude.

KIEHL, LeRoy J. Kiehl (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 25 April 2011) LeRoy J. Kiehl, age 92, of Ohio City, died Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Van Wert County Hospital. He was born on Oct. 6, 1918, in Harrison Township, the son of Theodore J. and Eleanora (Feldner) Kiehl, and they preceded him in death. On Nov. 29, 1939, he married Ireta Louise Elder, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 10, 1994. He is survived by his son, Michael L. Kiehl of St. Marys; his daughter, Sharon A. (Thomas C.) Witten of Van Wert; his brother, Herbert T. (Donna) Kiehl of Grover Hill; his 4 grandchildren, Jennifer (William) Hibbs, Charles (Jennifer) Witten, Debby (Luke) Compton, Jonathan Kiehl; 8 great- grandchildren and his sisters-in-law, Gloria Voltz of Ohio City and Helen Kiehl of Van Wert. He was also preceded in death by his great-grandson, William Ned Compton and his brother, Gerald Eugene Kiehl. He worked for Weck Tile Mill from 1936 to 1938 and for Countrymark Inc. from 1939 to 1981 in management and sales. He was a member of the St. Paul's Reformed Church in America, having served as an elder, president of the council and other organizations of the church. He was a 1936 graduate of Wren High School. He was a member of the American Legion Post 346 in Ohio City, the Van Wert County Farm Bureau since 1939 and Pleasant Grange since 1951. He was also a member of Eureka Lodge 592 in Ohio City, the Hyler Chapter Order of Eastern Star 432 and the Van Wert YWCA. He was a World War II veteran of the U. S. Army, having spent 12 months in the occupation of Japan. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Cowan and Son Funeral Home, Van Wert. Burial will be held at Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, St. Paul's RCA or to the Van Wert YWCA.

KIEL, Richard W. Kiel (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 January 2019) Richard W. Kiel, age 89, of St. Marys, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at Grande Lake Health Center, St. Marys. He was born Nov. 28, 1929, in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of Arthur and Edna (Haugh) Kiel. He married Constance "Connie" Goodrich on June 27, 1953, at Zion Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. She survives at the residence. He is also survived by his children: David (Dorothy) Kiel of St. Marys, Susan (Karl Lengerich) of New Knoxville and Gregg (Lisa) Kiel of Elida. He is survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; by his sister, Carol Wagner and by a brother-in-law, Paul Goodrich. Richard was a 1948 graduate of Fort Wayne Central High School, and a graduate of Purdue Tech. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War. Richard retired from the Minster Machine Company after 35 years of service as an engineer. He enjoyed woodworking and donated many hours helping to build the covered bridge in St. Marys Memorial Park. He also enjoyed working on puzzles, bowling, fishing and gardening. He was a member of Eagles Lodge 767. He was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church, where he had served on the church council and numerous committees over the years. Funeral rites will be at Zion Lutheran Church. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys. Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High St.) St. Marys is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial donations may be given to Zion Lutheran Church.

KILE, Eleanor Day Kile (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ –17 October 2015) Eleanor Day Kile, age 91, formerly of St. Marys, OH died October 17, 2015 in Mesa, AZ. She was born July 25, 1924 in Delphos, OH to William and Lucille (Metzger) Day. On December 31, 1946 in West Jefferson, OH she married Dr. Dale L. Kile, who died November 19, 1996. Survivors include 4 sons Dr. Dale (Sandy) Kile of Nashville, TN; Daniel (Joyce) Kile of Kansas City, MO; Douglas (Carolyn) Kile of Marion, OH; Dr. Dean (Debra) Kile of Phoenix, AZ; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents William and Lucille Day; husband Dr. Dale Kile; 4 sisters Lucille Kesling; Dorothy Blauser; Virginia Seifert; Elsie Smith; and 1 brother Richard Day. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the Grant Hospital School of Nursing in Columbus, OH. She was a former member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included spending time with family and friends, golfing and playing cards (especially, the game of bridge). Graveside funeral rites are scheduled Saturday April 9, 2016 at Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys. Arrangements are entrusted to Miller – Long & Folk Funeral Home in St. Marys.

KILL, Alice G. Probst Kill (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 Sept. 2020) Alice G. Propst-Kill, age 85, of Wapakoneta, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, at the Acres of Wapakoneta. She was born Feb. 11, 1935, in Cranberry Prairie, the daughter of Ruben and Anna (Reier) Hemmelgarn, who preceded her in death. On July 29, 1989, she married Donald E. "Don" Kill and he survives. Other survivors include daughters: Roberta (Ernest) Preston of Wapakoneta, Donna (Timothy) Parsons of Wapakoneta, Julia Koch of Wapakoneta and Lisa (Jeff) Schott of Celina; 12 grandchildren, Kelly (Glenn) Glass, Ryan (Lisa) Parsons, Kristina (fiancée, Ryan Bell) Eischen, Ashley Preston, Jeremy (Stacey) Koch, Kirstin Franks, Amanda (Jesse) Dailey, Laura (Tim) Folger, Tiffany Franks, Ethan Parsons, Rebecca Parsons and Jacob Parsons; 25 great-grandchildren; seven stepchildren, Barbara Kill of San Antonio, TX; Dean Kill of Monroe, NC; Scott Kill of Oklahoma City, OK; Pamela Bianchi of Brunswick; Douglas (Sharon) Kill of Wapakoneta; Randy (Karen) Kill of Heath and Andrew (Tish) Kill of Gomer; 12 step great- grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild and a sister, Doris Makley of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth Hemmelgarn and Lyn Hemmelgarn. Alice retired from Superior Tube Co. in Wapakoneta. She also worked as a transport aide at Auglaize Acres for 12 years, which she thoroughly enjoyed. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta and a 1953 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. Her hobbies included sewing, fishing and she was an avid gardener. Funeral services will be at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, State Route 501, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.

KILL, Arnold R. Kill (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 April 2010) Arnold R. Kill, age 88, of Spencerville, died Monday, April 19, 2010, in the Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville following a short illness. He was born May 30, 1921, in Landeck, a son of Albert Nicholas and Theresa Gertrude Wallen Kill; they preceded him in death. He married his bride of 62 years, Eleanora E. Gemke on June 19, 1948; she survives. He is also survived by five children, James F. (Donna) Kill of Atlanta, Donald R. (Jill) Kill of Cromwell, IN, Laura M. (Gary) Nichols of Cincinnati, Dennis P. Kill of Melbourne, FL, Robert A. (Kristin) Kill of Dexter, MI; 13 grandchildren, Jennifer (Peter) Van-DenBerghe of Bowling Green, Heather (Ron) Barnes of Atlanta, Paul (Carlynn) Kill of Atlanta, Richard Kill of Atlanta, Rebekah (Nick) Bratton of Milwaukee, WI, David Kill of Atlanta, Kenneth Arnold Kill of Cromwell, IN, Kristin (Ray) Bramblett of Cincinnati, Jason France of Cincinnati, Kari France of Columbus, Emma, Benjamin and Stella Kill all of Dexter, MI; 8 great-grandchildren, Andrew, Jason, Preston, Audrey, James, Joel, Sofia and Benjamin and a brother, Kenneth (Betty) Kill of Findlay. He was a 1939 graduate of Spencerville High School and served in World War II in the Army Air Force as an airplane propeller and engine mechanic with the rank of Staff Sgt. He went on to work 42.5 years at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in St. Marys as a merchandise controller, retiring in 1983. He was a member of the Delphos St. Johns the Evangelist Catholic Church, a charter member of the Bowersock Bros. VFW Post 6772, where he served as Quartermaster for 45 years. He was also a member of the Harry J. Reynolds American Legion Post 191, both of Spencerville; the Delphos Eagles Aerie 471 and Catholic Order of Foresters Court 76 of Landeck. An avid sports fan, he served as Spencerville High School basketball scorekeeper and football timer at the home games for more than 40 years. He enjoyed the Reds and Cavaliers on TV and radio and bowled many years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday in the Delphos St. Johns Church. Burial will follow in the Landeck St. John the Baptist Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted. Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to a special project in Arnold's name to the Spencerville Athletic Boosters.

KILL, Eleanora E. Kill (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – June 5, 2012) Eleanora E. Kill, age 90, of Spencerville, died Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the Hospice of Hamilton Care Center following a short illness. She was born on April 28, 1922, in Delphos, to Leo and Eleanora Langmeyer Sendelbach, and they preceded her in death. Since her mother died at her birth, she was raised and adopted by I. V. and Laura Gemke, and they preceded her in death. On June 19, 1948, she married Arnold R. Kill, and he preceded her in death on April 19, 2010. She is survived by 5 children, James F. “Jim” (Donna) Kill of Griffin, GA, Donald R. “Don” (Jill) Kill of Cromwell, IN, Laura M. (Gary) Nichols of Hamilton, Dennis P. (Maria) Kill of Satellite Beach, FL, and Robert A. “Bob” (Kristin) Kill of Dexter, MI; her special fifth son, Rob (Paula) Richardson of Spencerville; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by six siblings. A Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday at Delphos St. John Church. Burial will follow in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Landeck. Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Hamilton in care of the funeral home.

KILL, Helen P. Kill (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 4 October 2013) Helen P. Kill, age 73, of rural Spencerville, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013, at St. Rita's Medical Center. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville.

KILL, Lester A. Kill (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 22 July 2016) Lester A. Kill, age 85, of rural St. Marys, died Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at the Lima Rehab and Nursing Care in Lima, following a short illness, with his family at his side. He was born on Dec. 20, 1930, in Jennings Township, Van Wert County, a son of Harold Matthew and Bernice Winnonia (Louth) Kill, who are deceased. On April 21, 1951, he married Rosemary Rothe, who survives. Also surviving are 6 children, Cathy (Mike) Lehman of Cridersville, Paul (Ronette) Kill of St. Marys, Debra Eutsler of Spencerville, Rollin (Brenda) Kill of Spencerville, Gordon Kill of St. Marys and Jay (Francis Bermudez) Kill of Old Hickory, TN; a daughter-in- law, Kim Kill of St. Marys; 11 grandchildren, Connie (Mark) Simons of Findlay, Jodi (David) Snyder of Marysville, Diana (Greg) Varno of Wapakoneta, Matthew (Sharon) Kill and Derrick (Jessica) Eutsler, both of Spencerville, Andrea (Jeff) Johnston, Daniel Rigdon, Jarrod Rigdon and Collin (Miranda) Kill, all of Spencerville; Brandon Kill of Bloomington, IN and Haylee Kill of Medina, OH; 23 great grandchildren; 2 brothers; Leonard (Gladys) Kill of Spencerville and Carl (Barbara) Kill of Celina; 1 sister- in-law; Judy Kill of Olive Branch, MS; and 1 brother-in-law, Donald Rothe of St. Marys. Preceding him in death are four siblings, Pauline Little, Bernard Kill, Thomas Kill and James Kill; a brother-in-law, Leonard Rothe; and a sister-in-law, Ruth Rothe. Lester was a 1949 graduate of Spencerville High School and a lifelong farmer. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Spencerville, the Auglaize County NFO and the Young Farmers Alumni. He was a former Board member of the United Equity in Spencerville, and the PCA. He was a former 4-H advisor for the Kossuth Gleaners and an honorary member of the Spencerville FFA Chapter. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday in the St. Patrick Church. Burial will follow in the Kossuth Cemetery. Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville handled the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the St. Patrick Church.

KILL, Loretta D. Kill (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – October 23, 2014) Loretta D. Kill, age 69, of St. Marys, died peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at Otterbein Living Center in St. Marys. She was born on Sept. 19, 1945, to Aloysius and Rose Mary Elwer Kill who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Spencerville High School, Class of 1963. Loretta was a veteran with the U.S. Air Force. She was recognized as the first woman in the PA Air National Guard to attain the status of first sergeant and retired as senior master sergeant in 1999. She is survived by 1 daughter, Christine (Kyle) Bate of Belchertown, MA; 1 son, Bryan (fiancé, Holly) Littleton of St. Marys; 2 granddaughters, Ashley Schriner and Zoe Bate; 3 great-grandchildren; 5 brothers, Leroy (Marcia) of Venedocia; Jerome (Sherry) of Monroeville, IN; Aloysius Jr. of Spencerville; Sam (Laurie) of Spencerville and Stan (Kim) of Spencerville; 3 sisters, Judith Kill of Monroeville, IN; Jane Kill of St. Marys and Susan Kill of St. Marys; 1 sister-in-law, Darlene Overmyer of Defiance; and many nieces and nephews. Loretta was preceded in death by a brother, Lavern Kill, a sister, June Kill and a brother-in-law, Mike Overmyer. There will be no visitation. A private family celebration of life will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Grand Lake Hospice, 200 St. Claire Ave., St. Marys. Arrangements are entrusted to Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys.

KILL, Pauline J. Kill (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 31 August 2010) Pauline J. Kill, age 92, of Delphos, died Saturday, August 28, 2010, at Van Crest Healthcare of Delphos. She was born May 28, 1918, in Delphos, a daughter to Edward and Genevieve (Wegesin) Murray; they preceded her in death. She is survived by 3 sons, Theodore P. Kill of Bloomfield Hills, MI, Stephen (Barbara) Kill of St. Marys, Thomas (Michele) Kill of Lake Orion, MI; 3 daughters, Connie Wieging of Delphos, Joyce (Robert) Wittler of Delphos, Jane (Robert) Thitoff of Delphos; 2 sisters-in-law; 20 grandchildren and 30 greatgrandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; a brother; two sisters; her in-laws. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at St. John's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery. Harter and Schier Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. A parish wake will be Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children Hospital.

KILL, Raymond C. Kill (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 May 2020) Raymond C. Kill, age 76, of St. Marys, died Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Grande Lake Healthcare Center, St. Marys. He was born April 10, 1944, in Landeck, the son of Richard and Dorothy (Gold) Kill. He married Carol Deeter on July 29, 1967, in Spencerville; she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his sons: Nicholas Kill of South Carolina and Kurt Kill of West Virginia; a brother: William (Phyllis) Kill of Van Wert; a sister, Juanita (James) Stauffer of Cincinnati; nephews and nieces: Jeffrey Kill, Sharon (Dan) Shannon, Jennifer (Jeff) Dieter, Rhonda Kill, Steven Pivonka, Elizabeth (Scott) Cain, Jacqueline (Eric) Clark, Roger (Stephany) Deeter, Mark (Michelle) Deeter, Jill Deeter, Kevin Deeter; by a sister-in-law, Doris Deeter of Casstown and many great nieces and nephews and by numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Harry and Eva Deeter; a sister, Margery Hile and a brother-in-law, Robert Deeter. Ray was a 1962 graduate of Buckland High School and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in St. Marys. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus in St. Marys. He enjoyed watching sporting events and television and he also liked to collect antiques. He was an avid fan of St. Marys Memorial and OSU sporting events. He enjoyed gardening and helped maintain Gethsemane Cemetery. In accordance with Gov. Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health's regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic, private, family only funeral rites will be at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorial gifts to either Friends of Holy Rosary or the Cancer Association of Auglaize County.

KILL, Rocky J. Kill (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 December 2019) Rocky J. Kill, age 41, passed away Monday at his residence. He was born June 25, 1978, in Lima, to Gerald D. and Marlene C. (Deitering) Kill, who preceded him in death. Rocky was a 1997 graduate of Spencerville High School, where he was selected by his peers as the "Athlete of the Year" as a senior. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army National Guard and served his time with the St. Marys National Guard specializing in heavy equipment operation. He followed his father's footsteps by entering the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local No. 776 apprenticeship program. He remained in the program until he was involved in an automobile accident, which left him paralyzed. Through his accident, paralysis, recovery and rehab, his outlook and big smile never wavered. He wanted to be able to tell his story and maybe somehow have a positive influence on young people's lives. So he decided to go to college and focus on becoming a teacher. Rocky earned his Bachelors of Education degree from The Ohio State University and a Master's of Education degree from University of Findlay. He did some student teaching and coaching with Spencerville Local Schools for a short time and then moved to Melbourne, FL, where he had also taught for a short while. Rocky and his family then returned home to be close with the rest of his family and was given the opportunity to work with his father in-law at Master Maintenance where he had worked in sales and service of janitorial and cleaning contracts. He took great pride in his job and wanted to do the best job possible for his company and his clients. Some of his interests included watching The Ohio State Buckeyes, attending concerts of all genres and spending time with family and friends. His greatest accomplishment was his children. He lived for his children. They consumed his every thought and he bragged on them consistently. He will be remembered as being a social butterfly, dedicated father, brother and friend. Rocky is survived by his children: Ella Marie, Emma Marlene and Nicholas Rocky all of Lima; five siblings: Lisa Deibler of Spencerville, Mark (Terri) Ernst of Montezuma, Mike (Carrie) Kill of St. Marys, Gary (Tammy) Kill of Lima and Todd (Elizabeth) Kill of Marysville; his extended family of nieces and nephews: Tabitha (Jordan Silone) Adams of Cridersville, Colt (Meme) Adams of Spencerville, Anna Ernst and Allie Ernst both of Montezuma, Trevor (Danielle) Kill of Lima, Mallory (Jared) Knous of St. Marys, Jordan (Mika) Kill, Andy (Bri Cotterman) Kill, Harrison Kill, Hope Kill, Samuel Kill, Faith Kill, Joy Kill and Gary Kill, all of Lima, Marlee Kate Kill and Jackson Kill, both of Marysville; great nieces and nephews: Ruben, Alejandro, Grace, Laila and Anthony. Also surviving is his former wife and the mother of his children, Ellie (Starr) Caprella of Lima. There will be a funeral service at the Shawnee Alliance Church, 4450 Shawnee Road, Lima. Burial will be in the Spencerville Cemetery following the service with military honors being provided by the Spencerville VFW and the U.S. Army. Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel, 1170 Shawnee Road, Lima is entrusted with the arrangements. The family asks that in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the family, which will go into a fund for the benefit of his children.

KILLIAN, Marie E. Killian (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – August 30, 2012) Marie E. Killian, age 92, of New Bremen, formerly of Philadelphia, PA, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012, at the Elmwood Community of New Bremen. She was born on Jan. 1, 1920, in Stara Lubovnia, Slovak Republic, the daughter of Joseph and Gizella (Raab) Kuckovsky. On March 2, 1946, she married Anthony J. Killian Sr., and he preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 1993. She is survived by her children, Leona (Gerald) Swiacki of Aston, PA, Anthony J. (Beverly J.) Killian of Sicklerville, NJ, and Christopher M. (Beverly A.) Killian of New Bremen; and 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her six brothers, Felix, Steven, Joseph, John Frank and Michael Kuckovsky. Mrs. Killian was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. She had formerly worked for the Donnelly Directory doing clerical duties, and with the Nicholson File Company, both of Philadelphia, PA, and she was a homemaker. A memorial Mass will be Saturday at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. A memorial Mass will also be held at a future date in Philadelphia, and then she will be returned to her hometown in Slovakia for interment.

KILLINGSWORTH, Ginny L. Killingsworth (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 31 October 2013) Ginny L. Killingsworth, age 73, of Celina, died Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at her residence in Celina. She was born on Sept. 20, 1940, in Dayton, to the late Earl Killingsworth and Fairel (Stetler) Jahnigen. Survivors include her twin sister, a brother, two nieces and three nephews, six great-nephews and three great-nieces, a cousin and two second cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, by a brother-in-law and by her stepfather. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercer County Council on Aging.

KILLINGSWORTH, Virginia Lee Killingsworth (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420825) Virginia Lee Killingsworth, age 73, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Monday Oct. 28, 2013 at her residence in Celina. She was born on Sept. 20, 1940 in Dayton to the late Earl Killingsworth and Fairel (Stetler) Jahnigen. Survivors include her twin sister Ginger Dee Luth of Rockford, brother Patrick Clem Jahnigen of Bellefontaine, nieces and nephews Sean Jahnigen of Celina, Cody Jahnigen of Ft. Wayne, Timothy Bigelow of Phoenix, AZ, Kristi Burch of Rockford, Kim & Brad Rammel of Rockford, great nieces & nephews, Pierce Jahnigen of Bellefontaine, Sam, Eli, Luke, and Adam Bigelow of Phoenix, AZ, Brandi & Justin William of Cygnet, Tim Burch of Rockford, Bria Rammel of Rockford, and Brooke Rammel of Rockford, Cousin Beth Ann & Rick Murphy and her two second cousins Greg Murphy and Tasha Murphy. She was preceded in death by her brother Ronnie Lee Jahnigen, brother-in-law John Luth and her step father Clem Jahnigen. Ginny was dropped at birth, which broke her spine at the base of her neck. She was paralyzed from the waist down and never walked. She was in a wheelchair her whole life. After her grandparents passed away she began working doing alterations for the Mens Shop in Celina for five years. She then started babysitting for 20 years and provided childcare to over 175 children. She was employed by the Mercer County Farm Services until she became Ill. Ginny then created her own business called Ginny's Spinning Wheels, specializing in cakes, catering and silk flower arrangements for weddings, graduations, anniversaries, prom and all occasions. Her business grew into making wedding veils, jewelry, candy, cookies, pies, noodles and sewing, all done from her wheelchair. Ginny was raised to be a hard worker and not to be "handicapped". She eventually learned to drive. Her grandparents inspired her and encouraged her to live life to the fullest. Their support gave her the courage and understanding that she could do anything she set her mind to and that was the life Ginny lived. She was a member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Celina. Funeral services will be Saturday Nov. 2, 2013 at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina, Ohio. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercer County Council on Aging.

KIMBALL, Deborah Lee Kimball (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420949) Deborah Lee Kimball age 63, of 1201 Fairground Rd. Celina, Ohio passed away March 17, 2012 at her home in Celina. She was born on Jan 24, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Edward N. & Elisabeth Freda (Haydl) VanKorngut. On April 4, 1970 she married her husband of 41 years, Duane E. Kimball, who lives in Celina. Also surviving are her daughters Beth (Keary) Siegrist of Celina, and Tricia (Chris) Johnson of Pittsburg, PA, 5 grandchildren Haley Siegrist, Jadyn Siegrist, Brianna Johnson, Nathan Johnson, Madeline Johnson, brother Doug (Carol) VanKorngut of Mentor, OH. Deborah graduated from Euclid High School in 1966 and received her degree from Kent State in 1970. She retired as a teacher from the City of Celina Schools and City of St. Marys public schools. Deborah was an administrator and one of the original teacher with the Creative Discovery Pre-School. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Celina. A Memorial service will be Friday March 23, 2012 at the Lehman- Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County P.O. Box 624 Celina, Ohio 45822 or Sue's Animal Rescue Team P.O. Box 146 St. Marys, Ohio 45885-0011.

KIMBLE, Emerson W. Kimble (Related to Elmer in his Jordan Line) Emerson W. Kimble, a radio broadcaster for more than three decades and a retired executive at WSPD Radio, died of lung cancer yesterday in the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg Township. He was 77. He'd had chronic obstructive lung disease for several years and was diagnosed with cancer in March, his granddaughter, Jennifer Faulkner, said. Mr. Kimble of West Toledo retired as national sales manager of WSPD Radio in the mid-1970s, when the station changed ownership. ''He had an excellent voice,'' said veteran Toledo broadcaster Frank Gilhooley, who worked at the former WTOL Radio. ''He was a knowledgeable guy and very easy-going.'' Mr. Kimble was hired in 1948 as an announcer. But most of his years were spent in management. He had been station manager and program director. ''He was well known in this community for many years. As I was growing up, he still did radio spots,'' his granddaughter, 28, said. ''We have tapes of them. I can remember him practicing. ''People could tell just by listening to his voice what he did for a living. He had one of those radio voices. He was very proud of his career.'' He took part in many Masonic activities. He was a member of the Zenobia Shrine, the Harbor Light Lodge, F&AM, and the Scottish Rite, Toledo. He was a former president of the High Twelve Club. He had been a board member of the Advertising Club of Toledo and the Toledo Sales and Marketing Club and was a former president of the Exchange Club of Toledo. Mr. Kimble's career began in his hometown, Ashtabula, O., after a successful audition for a local radio station. He was a graduate of Ashtabula Harbor High School and attended Miami University. He was in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was stationed at Bowman Air Base in Louisville, where he was announcer for a radio show. Afterward, he worked for radio stations in Lima, O., Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where he announced for such stars as Bob Hope and the Dorsey Brothers. But he chose a career in Toledo over a chance with a national network - a decision he did not regret, his granddaughter said. ''He was where he wanted to be,'' she said. Mr. Kimble's wife, Marie, died in 1995. Surviving are his daughter, Diane Faulkner; son, Richard, and four grandchildren. The body will be in the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary after 1 p.m. Wednesday, with Masonic services at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Epworth United Methodist Church. The family requests tributes to the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Epworth United Methodist Church, or a charity of the donor's choice.

KIMMEL, Eva M. Kimmel (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 22 December 2011) Eva M. Kimmel, age 74, of Lima died December 22, 2011 at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born March 1, 1937 to Thomas & Mamie (Obshawn) Jennings in Lima, OH who preceded her in death. She is survived by four children; Robin (Dave) Bambaloff, Patricia (Dave) Trusty, Paul (Melissa) Kimmel, and Larry T. (Danielle) Kimmel, and grandchildren & great- grandchildren. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

KIMMEL, Larry D. Kimmel (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 21 November 2014) Larry D. Kimmel age 79, of Lima died November 21, 2014 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born November 3, 1935 to Paul E. Kimmel & Eulah Kimmel (Dotson) in Lima, OH who preceded him in death. He is survived by four children; Robin (Dave) Bambaloff, Patricia (Dave) Trusty, Paul (Melissa) Kimmel, and Larry T. (Danielle) Kimmel, and grandchildren & great- grandchildren. A private family service will be held Friday December 5, 2014 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Military rites will follow the service being performed by the V.F.W. Post #8445.

KING, Barry L. King (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 26 September 2009) Barry L. "Bear" King, age 54, of rural Wapakoneta, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at his residence. He was born July 10, 1955, in Lima, a son of Jack and Hazel (Tuttle) King Sr., who preceded him in death. On Sept. 20, 1993, he married Sandra K. Spencer, and she survives. He is also survived by two sons, Brett (Melinda) King of Findlay, Michael King of St. Marys; a grandson, Deagen King; three brothers, Terry King of Lima, Jack (Dawn) King Jr. of Wapakoneta, Randy King of Wapakoneta; a sister, Sherri (Dave) Apple of Wapakoneta; numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and his mother-in-law and father- in-law, John (Reba) Spencer of Wapakoneta. He was preceded in death by twin sons Jesse and James King; a granddaughter, Aleyah King; and a twin brother, Larry King. He was a correctional officer for ACI in Lima. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, his dogs and also enjoyed collecting and riding motorcycles. Funeral services will be Monday, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Memorials may be directed to a fund for his grandchildren's education.

KING, Bertha M. King (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – August 24, 2011) Bertha M. King, age 96, of Lima, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at Otterbein Nursing Home in Cridersville. She was born on Oct. 3, 1914, in New Bremen, to Henry and Emma (Solemann) Schowe, and they preceded her in death. On Aug. 12, 1939, she married Walter L. King, and he preceded her in death on May 4, 2003. She is survived by 1 daughter, Gloria (Donald) Olson of Bonsall, CA; and 1 sister-in-law, Elizabeth King of Fremont. She was preceded in death by a brother, the Rev. Herbert Schowe; two sisters, Lillian Schowe and Esther Schowe. She is a graduate of New Bremen High School. She obtained her teaching certificate from Bowling Green State University and taught elementary school for a few years. She also worked as a receptionist for Dr. Wisterman. Bertha was an active member of First Evangelical and Reformed Church in Lima for many years. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Shawnee Chapel Chiles-Laman Funeral Home in Lima. Burial will be held in German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 121 Habitat St., Americus, GA 31709-3498.

KING, Billy Wade King (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Billy Wade King, 48, 923 Hendricks St., St. Marys, OH died at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH, on Tuesday, January 8, 2008 after a brief illness. Mud-Dub was born March 15, 1959 in St. Marys, Oh, the son of Clarence and Sarah Osborne King. He is survived by a sister, Ruby Jewel Spicer, of Phoenix, AZ; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Rita Faye King; and his 2 brothers, Clarence Edward King, Jr., and Timothy Carl King. Billy Wade attended Memorial High School and attained his GED through the Auglaize County ABLE program. He was employed as a long haul truck driver and he thoroughly enjoyed his life on the open road. His passions in life were hunting and fishing and he never missed a local catfish tournament. He was a member of the NRA, the North American Hunting and Fishing Associations and a former member of the St. Marys Eagles Lodge #767. He was a fun loving uncle who enjoyed teaching his nephews how to fish. Funeral Services will be held Monday, January 14, 2008 at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 High St., St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.

KING, Bridget Ann King (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 December 2016) Bridget Ann King, age 73, of Centerville, passed away Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016. Bridget was born on Dec. 26, 1942, in Minster to James and Theresa O'Reilly. She is survived by her loving husband Stephen King; children Stacy (Nicholas) Wilhite, Eric (Ramona Cotter) King, and Molly (Matthew) Waite; grandchildren Madison King and Mason Waite; siblings Alice Lehman, James (Lena) O'Reilly, Patrick (Barbara Bonelli) O'Reilly, and Timothy (Naomi) O'Reilly; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bridget is preceded in death by her parents. She graduated from St. Marys High School in 1961 and then went on to earn her bachelor's in education from Bowling Green State University. Bridget taught elementary school for 11 years then worked at Elder Beerman for 17 years. She volunteered for the voting polls and to read to children at the local library. Bridget was a longtime member of Church of the Incarnation and a member of its bridge club and leisure club. She was forever loving, caring, and supportive and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Bridget was always one to put others before herself. She loved all sports and was an avid fan of many teams, including the BGSU Falcons, Steelers, Buckeyes and Dayton Flyers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at Church of the Incarnation, 7415 Far Hills Ave., Centerville. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main St., Centerville handled the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 E. Ohio St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL, 60611-3201.

KING, David R. King (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 6 October 2010) David R. King, age 63, of Celina, died Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at the Triumph Hospital in Lima. He was born on Nov. 25, 1946, in Wapakoneta, a son of Ora and Mary (McMillan) King, and they preceded him in death. He is survived by one brother; five sisters and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Private family services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home will be handling arrangements.

KING, Donald Gene King (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 August 2009) Donald Gene King, age 61, 400 Bruns Ave. Apt. 42, in Celina, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009, at the Community Health Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. He was born Jan. 22, 1948, in Wapakoneta, a son to the late Ora Sr. and Mary (McMillan) King. On Dec. 14, 1996, he married Karen Sue (Lehman) Cotrell who survives in Celina. He is also survived by his sons and daughter-in-law, Michael (Carmen) Cotrell of Fort Recovery, William (Ashleigh) Cotrell of Rockford, Scott (Amber) Cotrell of Celina, Brian Cotrell of Celina; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra (Brian) Holbrook of Celina, Kevin Russel of Cloverdale; two brothers; six sisters; 28 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Catherine Russell; a brother; two grandchildren. He served in the U. S Army during the Vietnam War. Funeral services will be Tuesday, at the Lehman- Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Military honors will be conducted immediately following the funeral services on Tuesday evening.

KING, Elizabeth Rosina King (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – April 27, 2012) Elizabeth Rosina King, age 92, of Countryside Continuing Care Center, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 27, 2012. She was born in New Bremen on Aug. 19, 1919, to Harry and Bertha (Huelsmeyer) Wiehe. Elizabeth married the love of her life, James P. King, in New Bremen on Oct. 12, 1940. They were married for 57 years. Elizabeth was a homemaker raising 3 sons, John R. King, Thomas H. King and David J. King. Survivors include sons, Thomas (Rustae) of Fremont and David (Linda) of Mineral Ridge; daughter-in-law, Karen (John) King of Nokesville, VA; grandsons, Keith (Debbie) King of Tacoma, WA, Aaron (Sara) King of West Chester; granddaughter, Krista (Tony) Galvez of Lawndale, CA; stepgranddaughters Michelle (Kevin) Attreed of Manasses, VA; and Kelley Hoff of Hoboken, NJ; 6 great-grandchildren; 5 stepgreat-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James; her son, John; an infant daughter, Rebecca; two brothers, Howard and Victor Wiehe; three sisters, Ruth (Richard) King, Edna (Wallace) Hirschfeld and Bernice (Willis) Wittenbrink. She was a member of First United Church of Christ in Fremont and was an active member of the Women’s Fellowship and Sew’n So’s quilting group. She loved to help in the church kitchen. She loved to cook, fish and garden. Elizabeth was well known for her homemade pies and candy. Her chicken noodle soup recipe is still used for the church’s Ice Cream Social. She especially loved spending time with family and traveling. Many family vacations were spent together on fishing trips, cruises and taking grandchildren to see the world. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She loved to keep in touch with siblings as well as nieces and nephews even though they may be miles away. Elizabeth also was a member of the Fremont Women’s Federation and the Countywide Garden Club. She often entered flower arrangements and dinner place setting in the Sandusky County Fair. Elizabeth loved being a gracious hostess to the agents and wives of her husband’s Nationwide Insurance district. Keller-Ochs-Koch-Mason Funeral and Cremation Service at 416 S. Arch St., Fremont, OH 43420 is handling the arrangements. A funeral service will be Monday at First United Church of Christ, 1500 Tiffin Road, Fremont. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont. Memorial donations may be made to First United Church of Christ Memorial Fund or to the Gideons International.

KING, Jackie M. King (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421035) Jackie M. King, age 72, of Montezuma, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at her home. She was born August 29, 1941 in Dayton, to the late Robert & Marjorie (Stewart) Sando. She married Jim King on September 15, 1962, and he survives in Montezuma. She is also survived by three children, Deb & Fred Goettemoeller of St. Henry, Terri & Mike Bohman of Maria Stein and Chris & Evelyn (Homan) King of St. Henry, ten grandchildren and in-laws, Carolyn & Jerry Obringer of Ft. Recovery, Ruth King of Dayton, Ron & Connie King of Decatur, AL, and Dennis & Carrie King of Chattanooga, TN. She was preceded in death by in-laws, Janet & Jim Price. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma, and the Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority, Union City. She was a former owner of King's True Value in Union City, loved her family and enjoyed flower gardening, boating and spending time in Florida. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, August 2 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. Memorial donations may be made to Grand Lake Hospice.

KING, Jeffrey L. King (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – November 4, 2014) Jeffrey L. King, age 55, of 419 Woodward St., St. Marys, died suddenly Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born on Sept. 27, 1959, in Lima, the son of Kenneth and Navelda (Crouse) King. He married Barbara McEvoy on May 14, 1988, and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his mother, Navelda King of Orlando, FL; by his three children, Josh King; Bradley (Amanda Whited) King; Ashley (TJ Hickman) King, all three of St. Marys; by his siblings, Karen (John) Slusher of Port Charlotte, FL; Timothy (Natalie) King of Wapakoneta; Susan King of Orlando, FL; Duane King of Anna, TX; Tabitha King of Orlando, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth King, by a granddaughter, Brookelynn R. King, by his in-laws, Bill and Betty McEvoy. Jeff was a 1979 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. He was employed at Plastipak Corporation. He was a hard-working man and a loving father and husband. Spending time with his family was his greatest joy. He was a die-hard Ohio State Buckeye and Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He loved football, hockey, sprint car racing and NASCAR. Fishing with his children brought him great happiness, and he was always there for his children, no matter what they needed. Funeral rites for Mr. King will be Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys. Memorial gifts may be given to the Grand Lake Improvement Association.

KING, Jeffery R. King (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 March 2016) Jeffery R. King, age 52, of New Bremen, died unexpectedly at his residence. He was born on June 5, 1963, in Dayton, the son of Robert L. and Nancy (Gels) King, formerly of Celina, and they survive in Springboro. Along with his parents, survivors include his siblings Teresa (Mike) Brockman of Springboro, Deborah (Matt) Welsh of Springboro, and William King of Cincinnati; his nieces and nephews Laura (Kevin) Jones; Julie Brockman; Sean Welsh; Maddie Welsh; Daniel Welsh and Joseph Welsh. Jeffery was preceded in death by his grandparents Jerry (Helen) Gels and William (Laura) King and a nephew Michael Bratton. Jeffery was a graduate of Celina High School and Sinclair Community College in Dayton. He was a well-known area musician and teacher who loved his profession and was loved by his many students. The family will hold a celebration of life Service at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Jeff King Music Scholarship Fund in care of the New Bremen Education Foundation at The First National Bank of New Bremen, 435 S. Washington Street, New Bremen, OH, 45869.

KING, Jerry Dean King (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Jerry Dean King, age 66, of Countryside, IL, died at Feb. 19, 2007, at his residence. He was born April 6, 1940, in Celina, to Marcus and Mary Helen Smith Baucher King, who are deceased. He married Dee Davis, who also is deceased. Survivors are Ricky Alan (Krissy), of Romeoville, IL, and James (Tanina), of Countryside; 1 brother, Barry (Trish) Baucher, of Celina; 1 sister, Lynne Baucher, of Union City; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Deceased are two sons, Gary and Tommy; and a sister, Betty Jean Parr. He retired as a mechanic at General Cab, Chicago, Ill. Services are Saturday at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. Burial is at Friends Chapel Cemetery near Rockford.

KING, Karen S. King (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 July 2017) Karen S. "Super Girl" King, age 69, of Mendon, died Friday, July 7, 2017, at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born on March 15, 1948, in Celina, to the late John H. and Patricia (Ball) Lehman. On April 9, 2010, she married Paul Dubios, who lives in Mendon. Also surviving are her children, Mike Cotrell of Lima, Bill Cotrell of Mendon, Sandra and Brian Hollbrook of Dearborn Heights, MI, Scott and Amber Cotrell of Celina, Brian and Stephanie Cotrell of St. Marys; a stepdaughter; 20 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister-in-law; three sisters and brothers-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Gilbert F. Cotrell, her second husband, Donald King, a grandson, a stepdaughter and her brother. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Lighthouse Fellowship Church, 817 N. Sugar St., Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to the King family. Condolences may be left at Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

KING, Paulette S. King (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Paulette S. King, 66, of 115 E. Anthony Street in Celina, OH died Thursday July 4, 2013 at her residence. She was born October 19, 1946 in Celina, OH to Herbert and Lois (Wierwille) Henning. On March 27, 1965 in Port Clinton, OH she married Pastor Gary L. King, who survives. She is also survived by 4 sons, Mark (Angie) King; Rick (Lonie) King; Jason (Joe'l) King all three of Celina, OH; Benjamin King of Sydney, Australia; 2 daughters, Nichole (Marc) Evers of Coldwater, OH; Amanda (Seth) Engle of Celina, OH; 14 grandchildren; her mother, Lois Henning of St. Marys, OH; 2 sisters, Pamela Henning of Massillon, OH; and Linda Bubp of St. Marys, OH. She was preceded in death by her father, Herbert "Bud" Henning. She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School and attended Heidelberg College in Tiffin, OH. She worked as a secretary at Agape Enterprises in Celina and also was a teacher at Celina Christian Liberty Academy. She was a member of New Life Christian Center in Celina. Paulette's pastimes included gardening and spending time with the family she adored. Her role as a pastor's wife brought great fulfillment as she served as counselor and mentor to those in need. Private family services were held. Burial took place at Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to either New Life Christian Center Building Fund or State of the Heart Hospice, Mercer Co.

KING, Rosemary King (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 22 April 2010) Rosemary "Rose" King, age 75, of Wapakoneta, died Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at Auglaize Acres. She was born Sept. 8, 1934, in Grand Rapids, MI, a daughter of Albert C. and Anna Mae (Jordan) Moore, who preceded her in death. She was survived by her 7 children, Richard (Tina) King of Kentucky, Kenneth King of Indiana, Debra Perkins of Bailey, MI, Teresa (Kenneth) Birch of Van Wert, Tina (Chris) Luma of Wapakoneta, Rocky (Karen) King of Wapakoneta, and Roseann Goubeaux of Alger; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and two sisters. She was preceded in death by a son, Carl King; a daughter, Roxann King; a sister and four brothers. A graveside service will be at Parkview Cemetery, Grant, MI, at a later date. Arrangements are being conducted by the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta.

KING, Russell H. King (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Russell H. King, 85, a resident of Otterbein Saint Marys, died Thursday, December 6, 2007, at Otterbein Saint Marys. He was born February 20, 1922, in Grabill, IN, the son of George and Ida (Zerbe) King. He married Eileen Stevenson on June 18, 1946; she preceded him in death on April 5, 2005. He is survived by his four children: Larry (Barbara) King of Buffalo Grove, IL; Judy (David) Sims of Kalamazoo, MI; Tim King of Denver, CO; Sandra (John) Mulholland of Chicago, IL; by one brother, Tom King of Fort Wayne, IN. Russell was blessed with six grandchildren: Patricia Drexler, Steven Miller, Jr, Ryan and Colin Sims, Erin and Brendon Mulholland; by two great-grandchildren. Russell was a 1940 graduate of Grabill High School and a graduate of Northwestern University. He was a veteran of the United States Navy Seabees. Russell was a civil engineer and architect. He and his wife served as Christian missionaries with the United Methodist Church, first doing reconstruction work in the Phillipines from 1948-1951 and then designing all types of buildings in India from 1951-1978. He was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church in Saint Marys. He was an avid stamp collector and also had a large collection of elephant statues. Services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday January 12, 2008 at the Meyer Community Chapel of the Otterbein Retirement Community.

KING, Steven L. King (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 October 2015) Steven L. "Steve" King, age 59, of Wapakoneta, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born on Dec. 25, 1955, in Lima to James King and Mary K. (Meyers) Reineke. His father is deceased and his mother survives. Survivors also include his 2 sons Chad (Joni) King of Wapakoneta and Philip (Monica) King of Columbus as well as his 2 grandchildren, 1 brother and 3 sisters. He was preceded in death by a stepfather Richard Reineke, a brother and his grandparents. Funeral services will be Thursday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the family for medical expenses.

KING, Virginia M. King (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 August 2008) Virginia M. King, age 90, of The Gardens, Wapakoneta, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008, at Otterbein Cridersville. She was born May 27, 1918, in Wapakoneta, a daughter of Clifford and Bernice (Koenig) Wilkens and they preceded her in death. On Nov. 8, 1938, she married Alfred W. King, and he preceded her in death Aug. 10, 2001. She is survived by a son, Ronald (Carol) King of Lawrenceville, GA, two daughters, Dianna (John) Johnson of Wapakoneta and Elaine (Terry) Nichols of Columbus; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter; 2 step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Phama Klock of Wapakoneta; two sisters-in-law, Louetta Brauer of Wapakoneta and Evelyn King of Wapakoneta; and numerous nieces and nephews. A homemaker, Mrs. King was also a seamstress. She was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, and a 1935 graduate of Blume High School. Funeral services will be Wednesday, at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton. Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Mark's Lutheran Church.

KINKLEY family (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Local committal services of the cremated remains of Mendon natives John, Evelyn, and James Kinkley have been planned. All three passed away in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where they resided. John Kinkley died Sept. 6, 2000 at age 87, his wife, Evelyn, on Dec. 4, 2008 at age 94, and their son, James, died Dec. 16, 2013 at age 76. Joint Graveside Rites will be held at Hankins Cemetery in Center Township on Tuesday, June 10. John Carroll Kinkley was born in Mendon on Dec. 7, 1913, the son of Frank W. & Edith (Carroll) Kinkley. Evelyn Coil Kinkley was born in Mendon on Nov. 6, 1914, the daughter of Harry E. & May (Murlin) Coil. John and Evelyn were married in November of 1932. Their son, James William Kinkley, was born in Mendon on Nov. 4, 1937. Surviving are John & Evelyn's 2 daughters/James' sisters: Sue C. (Roy) Schneider, of Litchfield, OH and Jean J. Courville of Baton Rouge, 9 grandchildren/nieces & nephews, 16 great-grandchildren/great nieces & nephews, and 4 great-great grandchildren/great-great nieces & nephews. Also surviving is a daughter-in-law/sister-in-law: Sally (Edwards) Kinkley of Columbus, OH. Preceding them in death were their son/brother, Richard V. Kinkley. John's brother, Harold V. Kinkley and son- in-law/brother-in-law, Elster Courville. Evelyn's sisters: Grace Rhodes, Edith Hattery, Margaret Smith and Aletha Jean Sites. John retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Inspection. He was a member of the Masons. He attended Miami University in Oxford, OH. Evelyn was a homemaker and had worked in retail stores. James was a retired Computer Technician. He served in the U.S. Army. He graduated from Louisiana State University.

KINKLEY, Irene P. Romer Kinkley (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 6 March 2019) Irene P. Kinkley, age 90, of Saint Marys, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community. She was born April 15, 1928, in St. Henry, Ohio, the daughter of Stanley and Marie (Lange) Romer. She married John W. Kinkley of August 30, 1949, in St. Henry, Ohio; he preceded her in death on December 30, 1998. She is survived by her children: Mike (Marianne) Kinkley of Wheaton, IL; Nick (Julie) Kinkley of Brownsburg, IN; Peg (Chuck) Knueve of Wapakoneta; Mary (Tim) Gicale of Piqua; Bill (Ann) Kinkley of Albany, OR; Matt (Nancy) Kinkley of Saint Marys; Ann (Mark) Stollenwerk of Hamilton, OH; 24 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren; a brother, Joseph Romer, in Saint Henry; her sister-in-law Joan Romer in Memphis, TN. Irene was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a grandson, David Kinkley; her siblings Flora Kohnen; Betty Sieferd; Dan Romer and Barb Romer. Irene was the valedictorian of the class of 1946 at St. Henry High School. She graduated from Ohio Northern University in 1965, and she taught 3rd and 5th grades at East and Moulton Elementary Schools in Saint Marys. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys, and the Altar Society of the Church. She loved playing bridge and “contact Scrabble”, and was a mentor for students at Holy Rosary School. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial gifts may be given to the John and Irene Kinkley Scholarship Fund at Rhodes State College, Lima, or to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

KINKLEY, William Kinkley (Abstracted from the Lima News, Aug 4, 1940) ST. MARYS, Aug. 3, 1940 - The body of William Kinkley, age 31, who drowned Friday at Huffman dam, near Osborn, was brought Friday night by Undertaker W. E. Yoder to the home of his father, Oscar Kinkley, St. Marys. Kinkley is survived by his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kinkley; a sister, Mrs. Thelma Clark of Wisconsin; three half-sisters, Mrs. Clara Baker, Theresa and Mary Kinkley and one half-brother, John Kinkley, all of St. Marys. His wife, who has been ill for some time, recently went from their home in Dayton to the home of her parents in Celina.

KINNAMAN, Kathryn L. Kinnaman (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 6 October 2012) Kathryn L. “KK” Kinnaman, age 62, of Wapakoneta formerly of Columbus pass away Saturday October 6, 2012 at her residence. She was born on July 3, 1950 to John W. & Pauline Kennedy who preceded her in death. She was married to Gary Kinnaman for 27 years. KK is survived by her little women, daughter Jennifer Kinnaman, granddaughters Tessa Kinnaman, Emily Billingham, and Ellie Roettger, a son Christopher Kinnaman, grandchildren Bubby, Kayla, Kaitlyn, Kayleigh, many nieces and nephews, a sister Peggy (Robert) Parker, two brothers Pat (Debbie) Kennedy and Raymond Kennedy, and a sister-in-law Melanie. She is preceded in death by two brothers Johnny & Danny and a special niece Megan Smith. KK retired from Children’s Hospital in Columbus after 25 years in cardiology. A memorial service will be Friday October 12, 2012 at Salem United Methodist Church in Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services with handling the arrangements.

KINNEY, Dolores Kinney (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 15 November 2008) Dolores "Toots" Kinney, age 75, of New Haven, died Nov. 13, 2008, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne. She was born in Fort Wayne, a daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Flotow. She is survived by 6 sons, Vernon (Tammy) Kinney, Robert (Vangie) Kinney, Mark (Cassi) Kinney all of New Haven, Scott (Deb) Kinney, and Jeff Kinney both of Fort Wayne, Darrell (Lorna) Kinney of St. Marys; 1 daughter, Sherry (Daniel) Ungemach of Woodburn; 4 brothers; 2 sisters; 29 grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon in 1978; a son, Donald in 1998; a sister and a brother. Funeral services will be Monday, at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 800 Green St., New Haven. E. Harper and Son Funeral Home, 740 State Road 930 E., New Haven is handling the arrangements. Burial will be in the Emanuel Lutheran Cemetery, New Haven. Preferred memorials to American Heart Association.

KINNEY, Sandra Lou Kinney (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Sandra Lou Kinney, 68, of 406 S. Ash Street in St. Marys, OH died Saturday May 10, 2008 at her residence, following an extended illness. She was born January 12, 1940 in Cortland, NE to Louis Edward & Della Luella (Sargent) Leber. She is survived by 2 daughters, Tanya A. Kinney of Mendon, OH; Teresa J. (Steven) Brotherwood of St. Marys, OH; 2 sons, Mark A. (Renee`) Kinney of Mendon, OH; Christopher B. (Michelle) Kinney of Celina, OH; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-granddaughters; former husband, Darrell Kinney of Celina, OH; brothers, Lyle Leber of CA; Milford Leber of AK; Gene Leber of AZ; Donald Leber of NE; and sisters, Marlyn Horack of CA; Geraldine Schell of NE; and Leona Archer of AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis & Della Leber; brothers: Kenneth, Keith, Delmar Dewayne and Clyde Leber; sisters: Velma Pelton, Ila Mathers and Virginia Maddsen. She was a 1957 graduate of Cortland, NE High School. She had retired from the housekeeping department at the JTDM Hospital. She had also worked at the former Huffy Bicycle Corp. in Celina and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys. The lives of her children and grandchildren were of foremost importance in her life. Private family funeral services and burial in Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys, will follow. Memorial contributions may be directed to Tri-County Hospice Program

KINNINGER, Duane H. Kinninger (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2166065) Duane H. Kinninger, age 76, of Coldwater passed away at his home in Coldwater on Friday, March 15, 2019. He was born November 9, 1942 in New Bremen to the late Gustin & Loretta (Dirksen) Kinninger. On October 16, 1965, he married Martha (Miller) Kinninger and she resides in Coldwater. He is survived by his children and in-laws, Rod & Pam Kinninger of Coldwater, and Melissa & Chris Sipes of Lima; grandchildren, Megan Kinninger, Devan, Robbie, and Casey Sipes; siblings and in-laws, Pat Post, Larry & Diana Kinninger, Carol & Dan Koverstone, David & Sheryl Kinninger, Elaine & Bob Echols, Jeff & Linda Young, Lou & Rose Miller, Janet & Al Huston, Steve & Carol Miller and Karen Braun. He is preceded in death by granddaughter, Abby, and in-laws, John Miller and Steve Braun. Duane was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater and Knights of Columbus and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was retired from Midmark in Versailles and Ace Hardware in Coldwater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will be at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements.

KINNINGER, Walter J. Kinninger (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 4 January 2010) Walter J. "Jim" Kinninger, age 79, of Botkins, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton. He was born May 11, 1930, in Wapakoneta, a son of Henry and Florence (Smith) Kinninger, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 21, 1950, he married Betty Ann Steinke and she survives. He is also survived by four children, Gary (Linda) Kinninger, Karen (Rick) Rogers, Kevin Kinninger all three of Botkins, Kathy (Curt) Waugh of Ypsilanti, MI; 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and a sister. He was preceded in death by two brothers; a half-brother; and a half-sister. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins. Burial is to follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Botkins. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Anna-Botkins Rescue Squad or the Botkins Fire Department.

KINNISON, Rose Ann Brock Kinnison (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 24 June 2016) Rose Ann (Brock) Kinnison, age 88, of Celina, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016, at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on May 17, 1928, in Hopewell Township to the late Elmer and Nellie (Stetler) Brock. On Feb. 22, 1948, she married Harold Kinnison, who died on Nov. 4, 1999. Rose Ann is survived by her son Robert Kinnison of Celina; her daughter and son-in- law Fonda and Richard Mason; by two grandchildren and a sister. She was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law Rebecca Kinnison and her brother-in-law. Funeral services will be Monday at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in Swamp College Cemetery in Celina. Eastern Star membership services will be Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastern Star Chapter 91 or the St. Paul's United Methodist Church.

KINSTLE, Kathryn Ann Kinstle (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 March 2009) Kathryn Ann "Katie" Kinstle, age 77, of Wapakoneta, died Saturday March 7, 2009, at The Gardens of Wapakoneta. She was born Oct. 4, 1931, in Wapakoneta, a daughter of Winfield and Viota (George) Metzger and they preceded her in death. On June 6, 1951, she married Alfred J. Kinstle and he preceded her in death May 22, 2002. She is survived by two sisters, Carolyn (William) Shaner, Sr., of Wapakoneta and Barbara (Lee) Winemiller of Wapakoneta and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane Jones. She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in 1987, where she worked for 36 years as the Secretary to the Engineering Manager. She later worked at Superior Tube in Wapakoneta. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins. She was a former member of the Shelby Oaks Golf Club, Sidney, and enjoyed bowling for several years. She was a 1950 graduate of St. Joseph High School. She enjoyed reading, traveling, playing cards, and boating. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins. Burial is to follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Botkins. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Jude's Research Hospital or St. Rita's Hospice.

KINSTLE, Linus F. Kinstle (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 February 2011) Linus F. Kinstle, age 72, of Wapakoneta, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born on March 10, 1938, in Lima, the son of C. Edwin and Alma M. (Monger) Kinstle, and they preceded him in death. On May 14, 1960, he married Karen L. Fischer, and she survives. He is also survived by his seven children, Lisa (Bobby) Veit of Wapakoneta, Kathy Riefstahl and Scott Kindle of Russells Point, Charles Edwin (Kim) Kinstle II of Wapakoneta, Denise (Gary) Donaghey of Wapakoneta, James Kinstle of Wapakoneta, Susan (Scott) Donaldson of Wapakoneta, Erik Kinstle and Tiffany Steinke of Shawnee Township; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; his brother; his sister and three sisters-in-law. He was also preceded in death by two brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the St. John Catholic Cemetery in Fryburg. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Joseph Catholic Church or to the Auglaize Fish and Game Club.

KINSTLE, Marietta M. Kinstle (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 March 2009) Marietta M. Kinstle, age 95, of Wapakoneta, died Wednesday March 18, 2009, at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born July 14, 1913, in Fryburg, a daughter of William and Theresa (Steinke) Ruppert and they preceded her in death. On May 30, 1933, she married Harold F. Kinstle Sr., and he preceded her in death Sept. 18, 1972. She is survived by three children, Marilyn (Melvin) Wannemacher of Lima, Larry (Betty) Kinstle of Elida, Ruth Koenig of Wapakoneta; a daughter-in-law; 14 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren and a sister. She was also preceded in death by a son, Harold Kinstle; a son-in-law; two sisters; and five brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at the St. John Catholic Church, Fryburg. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wapakoneta Manor Activity Fund or the St. Johns Fire and Rescue Squad.

KINSTLE, Mary K. Kinstle (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Mary K. “Kathy” Kinstle, 63, of 14326 Townline-Lima Road in rural Wapakoneta, OH died Thursday February 24, 2011 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, OH. She was born June 27, 1947in Pineville, KY to Willie and Mossie (Miracle) Thompson. On August 4, 1979 in Wapakoneta, OH, she married Samuel L. Kinstle, who survives. She is also survived by 3 sons, Dr. Travis (Paula) Lutz of Celina, OH; Mark (Joyce) Kinstle of Wake Forest, NC; Jason (Barb) Lutz of Wapakoneta, OH; 2 daughters, Kim (Mark) Koenig of New Bremen, OH; Kelli (Matt) Simons of Valrico, FL; 17 grandchildren; 4 sisters, Mary Bowman of Rocky Mount, VA; Bobbi Jean Schmidt of Troy, OH; Virginia Franks of New Knoxville, OH; Willine Schwarck of St. Marys, OH; 3 brothers, Claud (Nellie) Thompson of Pineville, KY; Ken (Marie “Boots”) Thompson of Hicksville, OH; and Cliff (Vickie) Thompson of St. Marys, OH. She was preceded in death by: parents;, infant son, Anthony Lutz;, brothers: Berchel Thompson, Dan Thompson, Gillis Thompson, Herschel “Buster” Thompson, George Thompson; sisters: Mandy Thomas, Edna Thompson, Wanda Fay Thompson, Dorothy Jones, Maude Jean Thompson. She was employed as custodian of the Hillsdale Baptist Church and had formerly worked in production at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., both in St. Marys. She was a member of the Hillsdale Baptist Church in St. Marys. Mary was known for her wonderful sense of humor and gentle demeanor. Her pastimes included sewing, gardening, making crafts, cooking and baking. Her favorite thing to do was to make others laugh, and put them at ease with their problems. Funeral Rites are Wednesday March 2, 2011 at Hillsdale Baptist Church 1001 Holly Street in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, near St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to Cancer Assoc. of Auglaize Co.

KINSTLE, Raymond J. Kinstle (Abstracted from the Van Wert Times, Jan 26, 1972) DELPHOS - Raymond J. Kinstle, age 68, of Delphos died today in St Rita's Hospital, Lima , following a two month illness. Born March 28, 1903, in St. Johns, he was a son of Joseph and Barbara (Meier) Kinstle. Survivors include his widow Hulda (Kupper) Kinstle; a son, R. Richard Kinstle of Delphos; four brothers. Edwin of Bodkins. Clarence. Harold and Leonard, all of Wapakoneta; a sister. Mrs. Frayne (Marie) Combs of Wapakoneta; and six grandchildren. Two sisters and a brother are deceased. Mr. Kinstle was a general contractor in Delphos prior to his retirement, and was a member of St. John Catholic Church. Mass of the resurrection will be in the church. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Friends may call at the Kolkmeyer- Helmkamp Funeral Home, Delphos.

KINWALD, Eileen B. Kinwald (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2051993) Eileen B. Kinwald, age 92, of Sidney formerly of McCartyville passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney. She was born on November 16, 1925 in McCartyville to the late Anthony & Mathilda (Schroeder) Watercutter. She married Manny Kinwald on April 11, 1955 and he preceded her in death on January 10, 2003. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers Elmer & Lavern and sister Viola Reiss. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville. According to Eileen’s wishes she will be cremated and a private committal service will take place in Sacred Heart Cemetery on a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

KIPFER, Doris M. Kipfer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 21, 2015) Doris M. Kipfer, age 86, recently of 1924 Kingsbury Drive, St. Marys, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Cedar Village Retirement Community in Mason. She was born to Ward and Grace (Swarm) Johnson in Massillon on Nov. 16, 1928. She married Richard C. Kipfer on Aug. 14, 1949. She was preceded in death by her father in 1932, her husband in 1987 and her mother in 1997. She is survived by 2 sons, Richard C. (Sharon Evers) Kipfer, Jr. of West Chester and H. Kent Kipfer of Lansing, MI, and 1 sister Alice (Paul) McCreery of Murchison, TX. A private service was held at Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys on Jan. 14. Burial was at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.

KIPP, Eldred L. Kipp Sr. (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 16 September 2009) Eldred L. "Bud" Kipp Sr., age 90, of 306 E. Main St., Anna, died on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009, at the Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney. He was born on April 26, 1919, near Botkins, a son of Lewis and Luetta (Henkener) Kipp. On Nov. 7, 1942, he married the former Louella Brockriede who survives in Anna. He is also survived by his children, Eldred (Sally) Kipp Jr. of Anna, Cheryl (Peter) Conidaris of Lima, John (Kathy) Kipp of Anna, Anna Saunders of Anna, Betty (Charles) Steffeck of San Jose, CA; 19 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren and his sisters Lola Shopp of Botkins and Lillian Motsinger of Sidney. He was preceded in death by his sister Helen Kipp in infancy. Mr. Kipp was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Kettlersville where he also had served as an elder of the church. He was a past Van Buren Twp. Trustee and had served on the Van Buren Township Fire Dept. He had served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was a member and past commander of the Heiland Post 446 of the American Legion of Anna. He was a 50 year member of the Hammer Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons of Wapakoneta and the Scottish Rite Bodies in the Valley of Dayton. He also was a member of the Hawthorne Chapter 119 of the Order of the Eastern Star in St. Marys. He belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles both in Wapakoneta and Minster and also the New Bremen Rod and Gun Club and the New Bremen Senior Citizens. He had retired from farming and had also worked at the Henschen Industrial of Jackson Center and was a member of the Copeland Retirees. He enjoyed playing cards, riding his scooter, having morning coffee with the "guys" and collecting cufflinks of which he had more than 8, 000 pair. Funeral services will be Saturday, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Kettlersville. Burial will follow in the Schwaberow Cemetery, Kettlersville. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is handling the arrangements. Masonic services will be held Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Van Buren Township Fire Department or to the church memorial fund.

KIPP, Louella C. Kipp (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – July 17, 2013) Louella C. Kipp, age 91, of Anna, died Monday, July 15, 2013, the Auglaize Acres, in Wapakoneta. She was born on April 29, 1922, in Kettlersville, to the late Ernst and Amanda (Egbert) Brockreide. On Nov. 7, 1942, she married Eldred L. “Bud” Kipp Sr. in Gainesville, TX, who preceded her in death on Sept. 15, 2009. Surviving are her children, Eldred (Sally) Kipp Jr. of Anna, Cheryl (Peter) Conidaris of Lima, John (Kathy) Kipp of Anna, Anna (Carl King) Saunders of Anna, and Betty (Charles) Steffeck of San Jose, CA; 19 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and 1 sister-in-law, Lola Shopp, of New Knoxville. She was also preceded in death by a brother, August Brockreide, and a sister-in-law, Lillian Motsinger. Mrs. Kipp was a lifetime member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Kettlersville, where she was actively involved in the women’s guild. She attended grade school in Kettlersville, and was a graduate of Anna High School. She was a member of the Hawthorne Chapter 119 of the Eastern Star of St. Marys, the Wapakoneta F.O.E. Lodge, the New Bremen Senior Citizens, a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 241 Auxiliary of New Bremen, and lifetime member of the I.U.E. AFL-CIO 725 of Sidney. Mrs. Kipp was a homemaker, and also retired in 1984 from the Copeland Corporation of Sidney. A funeral service will be Saturday at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Kettlersville. Burial will be in the Schwaberow Cemetery, Kettlersville. Memorial contributions can be given to the church memorial fund.

KIPP, William H. Kipp (Abstracted from the Lima News, Jan 7, 1921) Died William H. Kipp, age 33, tuberculosis, at Dayton Military Home.

KISER, James W. Kiser (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 19 December 2013) James W. "Jimbo" Kiser, age 48, of Wapakoneta, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was born on Aug. 28, 1965, in Dayton to John W. & Connie S. (Howard) Kiser. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include a son, Justin M. L. Kiser; two grandchildren, Zoey and Jace Kiser; a brother, Michael Kiser, of Wapakoneta; a sister, Patti (John) Saville of Conn., and uncle Tom Howard of Dayton; two aunts, Patricia Warvel of Brookville and Vicky McGuire of Dayton. He was preceded in death by an uncle, Michael Howard. James enjoyed woodworking and making knives. He especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the United States Army from 1984 until 1987. He was a machinist and welder by trade. Memorial services are scheduled to be Saturday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Military rites will be performed by the V.F.W. Post #8445. Memorial contributions may be directed towards the family.

KISHLER, Marvin B. Kishler (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Marvin B. Kishler, 91, formerly of 132 Sturgeon Street in St. Marys, OH died Thursday January 31, 2013 at St. Marys Living Center. He was born April 14, 1921 in St. Marys, OH to Willis and Mary (Clover) Kishler. On October 20, 1945 in San Diego, CA, he married Betty A. Behm, who died March 29, 2003. He is survived by 2 sons, M. Bruce (Fredrica) Kishler of Van Wert, OH; John (Michelle) Kishler of Celina, OH; 5 grandchildren: Scott Kishler, Christine Bakle, Jessica Kishler, Claire Gau, Amanda Nester; 5 great-grandchildren: Alex and Patrick Bakle, Owen Gau, Tristen Nester, Brooke Gau. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Mary Kishler; 1 brother, W. Jack Kishler; 2 sisters, Clover Louise Kishler and Mary Jo Knobel. He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1938) and DePaw University in Greencastle, IN, where he played college football. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys, where he was a chemical engineer. He was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church in St. Marys and St. Marys Outing Club (Idlewild). His favorite pastime was playing golf. Services are scheduled to be Tuesday February 5, 2013 at Miller – Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial, with full graveside military rites, will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

KITCHEN, Aidyn Ray Kitchen (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420845) Aidyn Ray Kitchen of St. Marys passed away July 21, 2013 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born on June 25, 2013 in St. Marys, Ohio to Ashley M. Lawson of St. Marys and Dustin R. Kitchen of Celina. Survivors include his maternal grandparents Tonya Brewer and Aaron Braun of St. Marys, Kelly Lawson of Dayton, paternal grandparents Dena Elgert of Celina, Raymond E. Kitchen II of Lima, great grandparents Doug Rambo of Greenville, Cindy & Jim Stanford of Hume, Michael & Susan Kitchen of Tennessee, uncles Derek & Cailyn (Lutz) Kitchen of Lima, Nathan Longwell of Celina, aunts Kionna Lawson of Celina and Breanna Brewer of Celina. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother Gloria Rambo. Funeral services will be Friday July 26, 2013 at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Lima. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Aidyn Ray Kitchen at 5th / 3rd Bank.

KITCHEN, Charles Gary Kitchen (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Charles Gary Kitchen, 68, of 16244 Ohio 66 North in rural St. Marys, OH died Friday, May 4, 2012 at his residence. He was born April 24, 1944 in Lawrence Co., KY to Milton G. Kitchen and Lydia Newsome. On March 28, 1964, he married Colista Middleton in Olive Hill, KY, who died February 12, 2012. Survivors include 3 daughters, Penny (Don Hubbard) Ashley of Wyandotte, MI; Roberta Kitchen of Wapakoneta, OH; Leslie (Kenneth Westerbeck) Kitchen of St. Marys, OH; 1 son, Garrett Stacy (Ann) Kitchen of St. Marys, OH; 8 grandchildren, Lorynn Riley, Michael Deitsch, Jerrett Dorsten, Jacob Ashley, Wesley Kitchen, Gary Dorsten, Austin Deitsch, Clystia Coil; 5 brothers, Aaron “Bud” Spillman of Winchester, KY; Jeff (Gayle) Mabry of Melrose, FL; Robert (Tammy) Mabry; Joe (Jamie) Mabry; James (Sheila) Tackett all three of St. Marys, OH; 1 sister, Judy (Sherman) Henderson of St. Marys, OH; 3 sisters-in-law, Trish Mabry; Linda Mabry; and Patty Mabry all three of St. Marys, OH. He was preceded in death by his father, Milton Kitchen; his mother, Lydia Mabry; and brothers, Berkley “Cubby” Mabry and Odus Mabry. He was a retired production employee from the St. Marys Foundry Co. His favorite pastimes included hunting, fishing, and tending his vegetable garden. He was a devoted and loving family man, who was affectionately referred to as “Papa Kitchen” or “Uncle Gary” by those who knew him.

KITCHEN, Colista Kitchen (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Colista Kitchen, 68, of 16244 State Route 66, Saint Marys, Ohio, died suddenly Sunday, February 12, 2012, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys. She was born January 21, 1944, in Olive Hill, KY, the daughter of James and Evelyn (Carpenter) Middleton. She married Charles Gary Kitchen on March 28, 1964, in Olive Hill, KY and he survives at the residence. She is also survived by her 4 children: Penny (Don Hubbard) Ashley of Wyandott, MI; Raberta Kitchen of Wapakoneta; Garrett Stacy (Ann) Kitchen of Saint Marys; Leslie (Kenneth Westerbeck) Kitchen of Saint Marys; by 8 grandchildren:Lorynn Riley; Michael Detisch; Jarrett Dorsten; Jacob Ashley; Wesley Kitchen; Gary Dorsten; Austin Detisch; Clystia Coil; by her siblings: Mary (Bert) Reynolds of Watkins, CO; Sarah Kegley of Olive Hill, KY; Dolly (Jerry) Saddler of Lisbon, OH; Loretta (Michael) Newlon of Mansfield, OH; James Middleton of Olive Hill, KY; Stanley Middleton of Olive Hill, KY. She was preceded in death by her parents; by a sister, Thelma Poling and by two infant brothers. Colista was a homemaker and had previously worked at Pyro-Pak in New Knoxville. She was Baptist and enjoyed sewing and gardening. Her grandchildren were the highlight of her life. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Ohio. Burial rites will be held at the Middleton Cemetery in Carter County, KY. Memorial gifts may be given to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

KITTEL, Alice E. Kittel (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 9 April 2008) Alice E. Kittel, age 76, of 515 W. Haven Drive, New Bremen, died Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at the Golden Living Center Valley, St. Marys. She was born on April 20, 1931 in Lima, a daughter of LeRoy an Edna (Schroer) Rodeheffer. On July 3, 1954 she married Richard K. Kittel, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 31, 2005. She is survived by a daughter Lori (Neal) Heyman of Fenton, MI; a brother Wilbur (Beth) Rodeheffer of New Bremen; and 2 nephews, Kurt Rodeheffer of St. Marys and Scott Rodeheffer of Minster, and their families. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Lynn Kittel in 1962. She was a member of the St. Peter's Church in New Bremen where she was very active in many organizations of the church. She was a Girl Scout Leader for many years and had volunteered at the Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys. In her later years she dearly loved and enjoyed playing cards and celebrating birthdays with her close girlfriends. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Friday, April 11, 2008, at the St. Peter's Church. At her request, she will be cremated and her cremains will be interred Saturday at the Pilger Ruhe Cemetery in New Knoxville. Memorial contributions may be directed to the church memorial fund. All those who knew Alice will always remember her smile, sense of humor, her cheerful laughter, hugs, her warm and caring personality and most of all her faith and love for Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. Arrangements are being handled by the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen.

KITTLE, James Kittle (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420923) James Kittle, age 65, of Celina died Thursday June 28, 2012 at Kindred Hospital, Lima, Ohio. He was born January 5, 1947 in Celina, Ohio to the late Naaman Eugene & Vera (Gordon) Kittle. He married Janet Forlow on October 16, 1998. She survives in Celina. He is also survived by children: James Jr. & Susie Kittle, Celina, Christina & Rusty James, Conroe, TX, Scott & Julie Bell, Van Wert, OH, Jeff Kittle, Celina, Cory & Amy Kittle, Celina, step-children; Kim & Randy Klausing, Ohio City, Dawn & Bill Ream, St. Marys, Sean & Beth O'Connor, Ft. Recovery, 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, 11 step grandchildren & 2 step great grandchildren, brothers & sisters John & Pat Kittle, St. Henry, Gordon Kittle, Rockford, Sam & Carol Kittle, St. Marys, Sue & Marion Craxton, Celina & twin brother Jerry Kittle, Arizona. He was preceded in death by daughter Brandi Kittle, step daughter Tammy O'Connor, sister-in-law Georgia Kittle. He was a member of MCERV for 10 years, community volunteer for 30 years and a volunteer fireman for 10+ years. He worked for Mersman Brothers as a supervisor and for Carolina Cabinets as a Plant Supervisor. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, July 3 at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will be in Mercer Memory Gardens. Donations may be made to the family to help with costs.

KITTLE, Larry F. Kittle (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 December 2016) Larry F. Kittle, age 61, of Celina, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, at the Gardens in Celina, of natural causes. He was born on Jan. 27, 1952, in Celina, to Francis Kittle, who preceded him in death, and Lucille (Tumbush) Kittle, who survives in Celina. On Sept. 18, 1972, he married Rhoda Wetz, who survives in Celina. He is also survived by 4 sons, Kevin (Angie) Kittle of Mendon, Greg (Carrie Stevens) Kittle of Montezuma, Tim (Jamie) Kittle of Jackson Center and Brian (Melissa) Kittle of Montezuma, 1 daughter, Heidi Kittle of St. Marys, two brothers and one sister, 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services will take place Friday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will take place at Burge Cemetery in Montezuma. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

KITTLE, Laverne Anna Lela Hirschfeld Kittle (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 24 February 2015) Laverne Anna Lela Hirschfeld Kittle, age 85, formerly of Montezuma, passed away at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Community in St. Marys on February 24, 2015. Born on March 23, 1929 in Franklin Township, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Esther (Schmidt) Hirschfeld. On June 12, 1948 she married Richard M. Kittle, who preceded her in death on May 23, 1998. Surviving Laverne are her children: Kathryn (Harry) Walker of France; Terry (Charlene) Kittle of Celina; Cynthia Fritz of Loda, IL; Philip (Lynette) Kittle of Phoenix, AZ; Keith (Kathy) Kittle of Athens, OH; Jeffery (Sue) Kittle of Pensacola, FL; and Amy (Dale) Norton of New Knoxville; 23 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 3 brothers: Nathan Hirschfeld of New Bremen, and Fred (Pam) Hirschfeld and Stanley (Dorothy) Hirschfeld, all of Florida. Preceding Laverne in death were two brothers, Robert and James Hirschfeld and a grandson, Anthony Kittle. Laverne grew up on a farm northeast of Chickasaw. She raised her family in Montezuma, where she served as Postmaster for 27 years. She attended Faith Alliance Church in New Bremen, where she taught Jet Cadets in her younger years. She later served as President of the Women's Missionary Prayer Fellowship. She volunteered some time to State of the Heart Hospice, and was an avid bird watcher. W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. Funeral Services will be Friday, March 6th at Faith Alliance Church. Burial will follow at Burdge Cemetery, near Montezuma. Memorial Donations may be made to State of the Heart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331 or the Faith Alliance Missions.

KITTLE, Leonard L. Kittle (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Leonard L. "Kelly" Kittle, age 81, of Celina, died Saturday, July 3, 2010, at The Gardens at Celina. He was born Sept.17, 1928, in Big Rapids, MI, a son to Forest and Loree (Kugel) Kittle; they preceded him in death. On Oct. 22, 1971, he married Martha Lou (Kramer); she survives. He is also survived by a brother; three sisters; two brothers-in-law; a sister-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother; three sisters. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, with graveside military rites to be performed by the Celina VFW and American Legion. Memorial contribution may be directed to the National Kidney Foundation or Immaculate Conception Education Endowment.

KITTEL, Louis J. Kittel (Abstracted from the Lima News, Apr 10, 1998) Louis J. Kittel, age 80, died April 8, 1998 at Joint Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born March 15, 1918, in Detroit to Karl and Elizabeth Tote Kittel. On July 12, 1941, he married Minnie Schellenbarg, who survives. Mr. Kittel retired in 1980 after 45 years at Midmark Corp., Versailles, where he was a welder. He was a Navy veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theater. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9289. St. Marys, and the American Legion Post 444. New Knoxville. Survivors also include two sons, a brother. Richard Kittel of New Bremen; seven grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Services will be at Gilberg Funeral Home, New Bremen. Burial will be in Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville with military rifles by American Legion Post 444 and VFW Post 9289.

KITTLE, Martha Lou Kittle Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 11 December 2018) Martha Lou Kittle, age 88, of Celina, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Celina Manor. She was born January 5, 1930 in Celina, the daughter of John & Elizabeth (Pohl) Kramer. On October 22, 1971 she married Leonard Kittle, who died in 2010. She is survived by a sister, Kathryn Garland, of Dayton, along with numerous nieces & nephews. Preceding Martha in death were five sisters: Henrietta (Jay) McGriff, Dorothy (Tom) Kolp, Marie (Ted) Rengers, Isabelle Motsinger, Rita (Carl) DeCurtins and a brother-in-law, Maurice Garland. Martha was employed by Mersman's, Reynolds & Reynolds, and The Daily Standard. A graduate of Immaculate Conception High School, Martha was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and the Altar Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Eagles and American Legion, and a lifetime member of the VFW, all of Celina. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina, Monday, December 17. Burial will follow at St. Marys Cemetery in Celina. W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina is entrusted with the arrangements. Preferred memorials can be directed to the Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund.

KITTLE, Naaman D. Kittle (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Naaman D. Kittle, 30, of 401 South Willipe St., Wapakoneta, OH, was found dead on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at his residence due to natural causes. He was born June 27, 1979 in St. Marys, OH, the son of Samuel and Carol (Martin) Kittle. In addition to his parents who survive in St. Marys, he is survived by 2 brothers, Michael (Jeannie) Kittle of Grand Fork, ND; Kenneth (Kara) Kittle of High Point, NC; 2 sisters, Faith (Roger) Parr of Mendon, OH; Hope Kittle of St. Marys, OH; and 5 nieces and 1 nephew. Naaman was a 1998 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. He was employed as a security guard with Securitas Corporation, serving at the Veyance Plant in St. Marys. He was a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes. He collected wolf figurines. He enjoyed paint-balling and spending time with his family. Funeral rites will be Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina road, St. Marys. Memorial donations may be directed to the family.

KITZMILLER, Connie G. Kitzmiller (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 May 2016) Connie G. Kitzmiller, age 63, of Minster, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at the James Cancer Hospital, Columbus. She was born on Oct. 10, 1952, in Ironton to the late George and Wanda (Sizemore) Blagg, and her mother survives in Minster. She married Dennis Kitzmiller on July 29, 1983, in Minster, and he survives in Minster. She is also survived by two sons: Keith Powers and Kevin Powers, both of Celina, and her siblings: Pam Helmlinger of St. Marys; Yvonne (Nick) Houts of St. Marys, and Terry (Lisa) Blagg of Fort Loramie. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Randy Helmlinger. A funeral service will be Thursday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.

KITZMILLER, Helen M. Kitzmiller (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Helen M. Kitzmiller, 70, of 419 Woodward Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. She was born July 26, 1937, in Lima, OH, the daughter of Joseph and Mildred (Pistor) Rigali. She married Robert Kitzmiller on August 22, 1964; he survives at the residence. She is survived by her five children: Joseph (and partner Matthew Bonahoom) Kitzmiller of Cincinnati; Anthony (and partner Brett Trela) Kitzmiller of Parma Heights, OH; Terry (Sonya) Kitzmiller of Waynesfield, OH; Richard Kitzmiller of Saint Marys; Beth Kitzmiller of Saint Marys; by one brother, Joseph Rigali of Centerville, OH; two sisters: Mary (Ray) Moritz of Lafayette, OH; JoAnn Rigali of Alger, OH; by three grandchildren: Jonathan, Anna and Robert Kitzmiller. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister Betty Gaull; a brother, Anthony Del. Helen was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School and the St. Ritas School of Nursing in Lima. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was a homemaker and belonged to Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Auglaize County Cancer Fund.

KITZMILLER, Kenneth C. Kitzmiller (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 May 2010) Kenneth C. Kitzmiller, age 67, 237 S. Garfield St., Minster, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 10, 1942, in Minster, a son to Frank and Henrietta (Fortman) Kitzmiller; they preceded him in death. On Oct. 5, 1963, at St. John in Maria Stein, he married Marge Schwartz and she survives. He is also survived by his children, Todd (Lynn) Kitzmiller of Minster, Susan (Kitt) Barlage of New Bremen, Steve (Teri) Kitzmiller of Minster; 8 grandchildren, Kara, Aaron, Rachel, Cory, Jordan, Brett, Forrest and Xavier; 2 brothers, Don (Linda) Kitzmiller of Minster, Dennis (Connie) Kitzmiller of Minster; in-laws, Ruth Wall of Lima, Gene (Dot) Schwartz of New Bremen and Fred (Deb) Schwartz of St. Henry. He was a member of St. Augustine Church in Minster. He was a past cemetery board member. He was an FOE 1391 member in Minster, American Legion in Minster. He was a charter member and first paramedic for Minster Area Life Squad and EMT Instructor. He was a past member of Minster Board of Public Affairs. He retired from Minster Machine Co. in 2000 after 38 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at St. Augustine Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery with military honors at graveside by the firing squad of the American Legion in Minster. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is handling the arrangements. Memorial donations may be directed to the Minster Area Life Squad and the Center for Neurological Development.

KITZMILLER, Robert D. Kitzmiller (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 26 February 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Robert D. "Kitzy" Kitzmiller, age 83, of St. Marys, OH died Wednesday February 26, 2020 at the Grande Lake Health Care Center in St. Marys. He was born July 26, 1936 in Minster, OH to Wilfred and Hedwig (Artkamp) Kitzmiller. On August 22, 1964 in Lima, OH he married Helen Rigali, who died May 25, 2008. Survivors include 4 sons Joseph (Matthew Bonahoom) Kitzmiller of Cleves, OH; Anthony (Mario Ricondo) Kitzmiller of San Antonio, TX; Terry Kitzmiller of Wapakoneta, OH; Ricky Kitzmiller of St. Marys, OH; 1 Beth Ann Kitzmiller of St. Marys, OH; 3 grandchildren: Jonathon, Anna and Bobby Kitzmiller; 1 sister Ruth Brewer of New Bremen, OH; 1 brother David Kitzmiller of Minster, OH and a sister-in-law Mary Moritz of Lafayette, OH. Preceded in death by: parents Wilfred and Hedwig Kitzmiller; wife Helen Kitzmiller; brother Warren Kitzmiller; sister Yvonne (Donald) Anderson; daughter-in-law Sonya Kitzmiller; brother-in-law Fr. Joseph Rigali; sister-in-law JoAnn Rigali; sister-in-law Betty Gaul; brother-in-law Tony Del; and brother-in-law Raymond Moritz. He retired from the Camelot Mfg. Co. in Coldwater, and was a self-employed painter in the area for many years. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards, especially the game of pinochle.

KITZMILLER, Sonya M. Kitzmiller (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 17 January 2020) Sonya M. Kitzmiller, age 50, of Wapakoneta passed away Friday January 17, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima. She was born on February 25, 1969 in Bluffton, OH to Richard & Diana (Crider) Werling who survive in Waynesfield. In September of 1997 she married Terry Kitzmiller and he survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include 3 children Jonathan, Anna, Robert Kitzmiller all of Wapakoneta; a brother Richard Werling III of Waynesfield; 2 nieces Nicole, Ashley Werling; a nephew Austin Werling; a father-in-law Robert Kitzmiller; 3 brothers-in-law Joe Kitzmiller of Cincinnati, Tony Kitzmiller of San Antonio, TX, Ricky Kitzmiller of Wapakoneta; a sister-in-law Beth Kitzmiller of Lima and a paternal grandfather Richard Werling Sr. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Robert (Marjorie) Crider; paternal grandmother Gladys Werling; mother-in-law Helen Kitzmiller and an aunt Sandra Smelcher Warren. Sonya was a 1987 graduate of Allen East High School and received a degree from The Ohio State University-Lima as a paralegal. She was employed at Plastipak Packaging, Jackson Center, Walmart and Arby’s both of Wapakoneta. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. She loved reading books, painting, fishing and watching her favorite TV show, Super Natural. She will be remembered as being calm, cool and collective and dearly loved spending time with her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Salem Cemetery, Westminster. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Kidney Foundation.

KITZMILLER, Wilma C. Kitzmiller (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 June 2010) Wilma C. Kitzmiller, age 90, 120 S. Main St., Minster, died Thursday, June 17, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. She was born Dec. 29, 1919, in Minster, a daughter of Charles and Emma (Lambers) Kitzmiller; they preceded her in death. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers; five sisters and two infant sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at St. Augustine Church in Minster. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is handling the arrangements. Memorial donations may be directed to Grand Lake Hospice.

KLAUS, James P. Klaus (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 19 March 2010) James P. “Jim” Klaus, age 69, of Wapakoneta died March 19, 2010 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born November 2, 1940 to Philip and Lucinda (Meyer) Klaus in Landeck, OH who preceded him death. On October 2, 1959 he married Sandra K. (Shaw) Klaus who survives in Wapakoneta. He is also survived by 7 children; Rebecca (Dale) Dicus, Timothy (Julie) Klaus, and Ronald (Nanette) Klaus all of Wapakoneta; Leanne (Mike) Thompson of Ridgeway, OH; Dave (Kim) Klaus of Rochester, WA; John Klaus of Uniopolis; and Suzanne (Scott) Lovejoy of Cridersville; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 11 brothers and sisters; Albert (Connie) Klaus; Robert (Marilyn) Klaus; Phyllis (George) Seffernick; Louise Renner; Rosemary (Jerry) Hesseling; Dorothy (Doug) Geise; Kenneth (Sandy) Klaus, Philip (Rachel) Klaus; Richard Klaus; Mike (Kim )Klaus; and Cheryl (Joe) Theabold. He was preceded in death by a sister Ceceila Klaus; a brother-in-law Robert Renner; and one great granddaughter. Mr. Klaus was a 1958 graduate of Spencerville High School. In 1968 he began farming in Allen and Auglaize counties. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Spencerville. He was also employed as a backhoe operator for Tuttle Construction in Lima. Services will be Tuesday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 615 N. Dixie Highway in Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery. Memorial may be made to Cridersville Fire and Rescue or to the Auglaize 4-H Building Fund.

KLAUS, Kathryn J. Klaus (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – December 12, 2011) Kathryn J. Klaus, age 81, of Spencerville, formerly of Venedocia, died Friday, Dec. 9, 2011, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on Aug. 5, 1930, in Dayton, to Charles and Margaret Dyke Mullen, and they preceded her in death. On Nov. 27, 1952, she married Joseph G. Klaus, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 6, 1999. She is survived by 3 daughters, Debbie (Kenny) Armstrong of Spencerville, Barbara (Bob) Delgado of Ohio City and Colleen Klaus of Spencerville; 3 grandchildren; 2 great- grandchildren; and 1 sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by a brother. Funeral services will be Tuesday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in Gethsemani Cemetery in Lima. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Foundation or to the Spencerville EMS.

KLEIN, Mrs. A. G. Klein (Abstracted from the Lima News, Apr 11, 1912) Wapakoneta, April 11, 1912. Sadness has again come upon the home of A. G. Klein of this city. Thursday evening he, was called up to the Fourth District Tuberculosis Hospital just this, side of Lima; to see his wife. He spent the greater portion of the evening there, returning to his home in this city late at night, firm in the belief that an All - wise Providence would again intervene His hand in his earthly affairs, so that he was little surprised to receive a message from the official head of that institution at six o'clock Wednesday morning, April 10, 1912, telling him that his wife [The former Grace Allen] had passed to the Other Shore a half hour earlier.

KLEIN, Alma F. Cory Klein (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 December 2008) Alma F. Cory Klein, age 95, of Otterbein-St. Marys, formerly of Wapakoneta, died Monday Dec. 15, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She was born July 17, 1913, in Quincy, a daughter of Oscar and Erma (Bell) Coverstone and they preceded her in death. On Feb. 9, 1935, she married James Cory, and he preceded her in death Aug. 24, 1976. On Oct. 5, 1991, she married Dick A. Klein, and he survives. She is also survived by two children, James D. (Marellan) Cory of Denver, CO, Linda (Gary) Knotts of Wapakoneta; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lois (Marlen) Harrod of Sidney. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Myron Coverstone; and three sisters, Lena Brown, Fern Baker and Janet Lundy. A homemaker, Alma worked with the Auglaize County Recorder’s Office. Prior to that, she had worked at the Telephone Service Company, Wapakoneta. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Wapakoneta. An American Red Cross board member, she was a member and past president of the Wapakoneta Woman's Club, and a member of the Irving Club. She did various volunteer work, and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Pearl Cemetery, Swanders. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Otterbein Benevolent Fund.

KLEIN, Dick A. Klein (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 6 April 2011) Dick A. Klein, age 96, of St. Marys, died Saturday, April 2, 2011, at the Otterbein Retirement Living Community in St. Marys. He was born on Jan. 22, 1915, in Cincinnati, the son of John F. and Mabel (Sesslar) Klein, and they preceded him in death. In 1936, he married Beatrice Seibert, and she preceded him in death in 1987. On Oct. 5, 1991, he then married Alma F. Coverstone Cory, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 15, 2008. He is survived by his two stepchildren, James D. (Marellen) Cory of Denver, CO, Linda (Gary) Knotts of Wapakoneta; six step-grandchildren; 14 step-greatgrandchildren; one step-great-great- granddaughter; his siblings, Faith Fudge of Middletown, James (Juanita) Klein of Miamisburg and his nephew, John (Gwenn) Fudge of Centerville. He was also preceded in death by his great-nephew, John Fudge, whose wife, Anita, survives in Middletown. He was retired as a field sales engineer, working first with Dayton Tire and Rubber Co. and later with Firestone Tire and Rubber. He served as a staff sergeant with the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He attended First United Methodist Church in Wapakoneta. Always the consummate gentleman, Dick was an avid fisherman. A memorial service will be April 13 at the Otterbein-St. Marys Chapel. Funeral services and burial were held today in Dayton. Memorial contributions may be directed to Otterbein-St. Marys. Local arrangements are by the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home in Wapakoneta.

KLEIN, Johann Klein (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 July 2016) Johann Klein, age 89, of New Bremen, died Sunday, July 24, 2016, at the Otterbein Retirement Community of St. Marys. He was born on March 22, 1927, in Ober-Eidisch, Romania. He was the son of the late Johann Sr. and Katharina (Emrick) Klein. On Nov. 28, 1953, he married Mary Brueggeman, who survives near New Bremen. Also surviving is his sister Katharina (Allen) Sandkuhl of St. Marys; his children Robert and Brenda Klein of St. Marys, Carol and Bernhard Deeg of Carroll, Donald and Deb Klein of New Bremen, and Joyce and Dale Evers of Bryant, IN; his grandchildren Megan (Ryan) Klein Wendel, Joe (Dena) Huff, Kevin (Celissa) Huff, Gretchen (John Sauter) Deeg, Konrad Deeg, Michael (Beth) Klein, Emily (Kendall) Willrath, Adam Evers, Amanda Evers; his 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Klein emigrated from Austria to the United States on March 15, 1952, and became a United States citizen in May 1958. He was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. He also was a member of the New Bremen Historic Association, the Auglaize County Farm Bureau and the St. Marys Lienen Friendship Association. He had been a 4-H adviser for a number of years. Mr. Klein was engaged in farming his entire life and had worked and retired from the former STAMCO of New Bremen after 25 years. Funeral services will be Aug. 4 at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. Burial will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Gilberg- Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to either the church memorial fund or the National Parkinson's Foundation.

KLEINHENZ, Harold B. Kleinhenz (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio –5 November 2020) Harold B. Kleinhenz, age 99, of St. Henry, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. He was born Oct. 17, 1921 in Maria Stein to the late Anthony and Anna (Lochtefeld) Kleinhenz. On Nov. 11, 1950 he married his wife of almost 70 years, Virginia (Boehmer) Kleinhenz, and she survives. Harold is survived by children, Sharon (Charlie) Lampert of New Bremen, Kate (Rick) Kremer of Ansonia and daughter-in-law Rene (Joe) Lochtefeld of New Bremen; 12 grandchildren, Shannon (Shawn) Heckman, Brent (Jacqueline) Lampert, Karlee (Adam) Klawon, Michelle (Dane) Baldwin, Jay (Katya) Kleinhenz, Kenzie Kleinhenz, Lee Lochtefeld, Romie (Cortnie) Kremer, Neal Kremer, Justin Kremer, Adam (Ashlyn) Kremer, and Kelsey Kremer; 13 great- grandchildren with one on the way and in-laws Betty Kleinhenz, Lucy Schoch, Jeanette Borges, Jim (Martha) Boehmer and Joann Katterheinrich. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son Nick Kleinhenz; siblings and in-laws, Joseph Kleinhenz and Lucille Kleinhenz-Heric, Paul (Irene) Kleinhenz, Mary (Cornelius) Heitbrink, Walter (Adeline) Kleinhenz, Katherine (Andrew) Broering, Stanley (Martha) Kleinhenz, Thomas Kleinhenz, Andrew Kleinhenz, Herman (Alice) Boehmer, Dorothy (Elmer) Fink, Roger Schoch, Walter (Beatrice) Boehmer and Paul Borges. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry. He was a graduate of St. John's High School in Maria Stein, Class of 1940. Harold was a veteran of the U.S. Army during WWII, he was present at the Battle of the Bulge in Germany and helped in the liberation of Hitler's death camp at Ohrdruf in 1945. He was a member of the American Legion Post 571 in Maria Stein, and the VFW post in Chickasaw. Harold and his brother Paul started Kleinhenz Brother's Stock Yard in October of 1946 and in later years, Kleinhenz and Son, with his son Nick. A Mass of Christian Burial with respects to social distancing will be at St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is handling the arrangements.

KLEINHENZ, James G. Kleinhenz (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) James G. Kleinhenz, 82, of 301 North Walnut Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Friday, January 28, 2011, in the emergency department of Joint Township Hospital in Saint Marys. He was born January 16, 1929, in Saint Marys, the son of Ray and Mabel (Klosterman) Kleinhenz. He married Shirlee Clifford on July 16, 1949 and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his 5 children: Michael (Merrilee) Kleinhenz of Saint Marys; Kay (Kim) Nagel of Union City, TN; Mark (Susan) Kleinhenz of Saint Marys; Linda (Larry) Ahlers of Roswell, GA; Nan (Jon) Ricard of Springboro, OH; by 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; by a brother, Robert Kleinhenz of Celina. He was preceded in death by his parents and by one brother, Ray Kleinhenz, Jr. Jim was a 1947 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys. He was a member of Eagles Lodge 767 in Saint Marys. Jim enjoyed golfing and fishing, and he built and sold birdhouses. He will be remembered for being a wonderful grandfather. He was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, February 2, 2011, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys. Private family burial rites will be held at Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Friends of Holy Rosary Church.

KLEINHENZ, Martha F. Kleinhenz (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 April 2015) Martha F. Kleinhenz, age 89, of 102 Concord Ave., St. Marys, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the St. Marys Living Center. She was born on July 7, 1925, in Minster, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Zumberger) Otting. She married Stanley Kleinhenz on May 29, 1952, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Minster, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 2012. She is survived by her 2 children Jerry (Deborah) Kleinhenz of Van Wert and Debra (Bill) Knox of Cincinnati; by 4 grandchildren, including Nick (Amanda) Kleinhenz; Sarah Kleinhenz; Adam Knox and Ryan Knox; 3 great-grandchildren Evan, Grayson, and Harper; by 1 brother Norbert (Norma) Otting of Minster, and 1 sister, Verona Poeppelman of McCartyville. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings, including Henry (Augustine) Otting; Vernon Otting; Marie Otting; Raymond (Loretta) Otting and Cornelius (Phyllis) Otting; and by a brother-in-law Donald Poeppelman. Martha was a homemaker. She was a talented seamstress. She enjoyed quilting, cross-stitching, and flower gardening. She volunteered at Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys, for many years. 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 Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 W. High St., St. Marys is handling the arrangements. Memorial gifts may be given to Grand Lake Hospice.

KLEINHENZ, Nicholas A. Kleinhenz (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1969331) Nicholas A. Kleinhenz, age 62, of St. Henry, died Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Kettering Medical Center after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born March 20, 1955 in Coldwater, Ohio, to Harold & Virginia (Boehmer) Kleinhenz, and they survive in St. Henry. On December 20, 1980 he married Irene (Buening) and she survives in St. Henry. He is also survived by four children, Karlee & Adam Klawon of Beavercreek, Michelle & Dane Baldwin of Centerville, Jay Kleinhenz of Centerville, and Kenzie Kleinhenz of Nashville, TN, and four grandchildren: Max Klawon, Eliana, Hazel, and Cooper Baldwin. Nick is also survived by sisters, Sharon & Charlie Lampert of New Bremen, and Kate & Rick Kremer of Ansonia; his father in-law, Roman Buening, and in- laws: John & Barb Buening of Circleville, Ruth & Virg Kremer of New Bremen, Marge & Keith Stucke of North Star, Mary Jo & Jeff Bruns of St. Henry, Dee Dee & Don Bender of St. Henry, and Fred & Brenda Buening of Maria Stein. He is preceded in death by his mother in-law Norma Buening. Nick was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry, and the St. Henry Knights of Columbus. He owned and operated Kleinhenz & Son Stockyard in Celina. Nick enjoyed bowling with the Big K Mills Team, trapping, fishing, and playing cards. He was an avid sports fan supporting all St. Henry events, as well as the Cincinnati Bengals and Reds. Nick will be remembered as a fun practical joker, and a man that never knew a stranger. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, June 2, 2017 at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial with will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

KLEINHENZ, Paul V. Kleinhenz (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 25 January 2011) Paul V. Kleinhenz, age 93, of St. Henry, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, at The Gardens at St. Henry. He was born on March 4, 1917, in Maria Stein, the son of Anthony and Anna (Lochtefeld) Kleinhenz, and they preceded him in death. On July 17, 1948, he married Irene M. Menker, and she preceded him in death on June 10, 2008. He is survived by his 10 children, Paul (Jane) Kleinhenz of St. Henry, Carolyn (Robert) Staker of Beavercreek, Dan (Joann) Kleinhenz of Vandalia, Roseann Dues of Philothea, Jim (Christy) Kleinhenz of St. Henry, Mike (Karen) Kleinhenz of Coldwater, Linda (Steven) Kremer of New Bremen, Ted (Diana) Kleinhenz of St. Henry, Janet (Randy) Evers of St. Henry, Judy (John) Heitkamp of New Bremen; 38 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; four brothers; two sisters; several sisters-in-law and several brothers-in-law. He was also preceded in death by a son-in-law; a granddaughter; two brothers; three sisters-in-law and three brothers-in-law. He was a veteran of the US Army Air Corp, serving during World War II. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice.

KLEINHENZ, Raymond L. Kleinhenz Jr. (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 4 August 2010) Raymond L. Kleinhenz Jr., age 79, formerly of St. Marys, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at Akron General Medical Center, Akron. He was born Feb. 1, 1931, in St. Marys, a son to Raymond and Mabel (Klosterman) Kleinhenz; they preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Norma Jean Bernhold; she survives at the residence in Hudson. He is also survived by 4 sons, John (Deborah) Kleinhenz of Hudson, Steve (Heather) Kleinhenz, of Dayton, Matthew (Joy) Kleinhenz, of Wooster, Andrew (Cheryl) Kleinhenz of Middlefield; 3 daughters, Nancy Rutledge of Copley, Amy (William) Vohsing of Granville, Marcia Kleinhenz of Cincinnati; 2 brothers; 13 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Cisco Funeral Home, 1175 E. Greenville Road, St. Marys is handling the arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 511 E. Spring St., St. Marys. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to Holy Rosary Church.

KLEINHENZ, Robert John Kleinhenz (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 May 2016) Robert John Kleinhenz, age 92, Celina, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at the Wood Glen Alzheimer's Community, Dayton. He was born on April 16, 1924, to Raymond and Mabel (Klosterman) Kleinhenz Sr., both of whom preceded him in death. Robert married Rosanna Hausfeld on July 3, 1948, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 17, 1994.Survivors include 4 sons, Ned (Jan) Kleinhenz of Beavercreek, David (Nancy) Kleinhenz of Tiffin, William (Karen) Kleinhenz of Westerville, and Jeffrey (Annette) Kleinhenz of Livonia, MI; 3 daughters, Mary (David) Hundt of Kettering, JoAnn Faller of Upper Sandusky and Patricia (Dan) Mott of Strongsville; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Robert is preceded in death by his brothers, James Kleinhenz and Raymond Kleinhenz Jr.; parents-in-law, Leo and Armella (Eifert) Hausfeld; 1 son-in- law, Joseph Faller; and an infant great-grandson. Robert was a 1942 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. He served his country in the United States Army during the World War II era, stationed in Korea and the Philippines. He worked for Kleinhenz Inc. Stockyards as a livestock buyer, he then went to work for several years at Wright State University – Lake Campus, Celina, in the maintenance department. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina. Cisco Funeral Home, Celina is handling the arrangements. A Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina, where military honors will be provided by the Celina American Legion Post 210 and Celina VFW Post 5713.Contributions can be made to Mercer County Council on Aging and/or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina.

KLEINHENZ, Shirlee l. Kleinhenz (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 3, 2015) Shirlee l. Kleinhenz, age 84, of 855 Dorothy Lane, St. Marys, died unexpectedly Dec. 31, 2014, at Kettering Medical Center, of complications after suffering a fall. She was born on Jan. 26, 1930, in Akron, the daughter of James and Florence (Divine) Clifford. She married James Kleinhenz on July 16, 1949, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys and he preceded her in death on Jan. 28, 2011. She is survived by her 5 children: Michael (Merrilee) Kleinhenz of St. Marys; Kay (Kim) Nagel of Union City, TN, Mark (Susan) Kleinhenz of St. Marys; Linda (Larry) Ahlers of Roswell, GA, and Nan (Jon) Ricard of Springboro; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and by one sister, Eileen Clifford. Shirlee was a 1948 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School and attended Miami University. She was a teacher for more than 25 years at Holy Rosary Catholic School in St. Marys. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and was an active member of the Altar Sodality. She served on the funeral dinner committee for many years and was a member of the finance committee of the church and also the Friends of Holy Rosary School. She loved sports, working crossword puzzles, playing cards with her many friends and spending time with her grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys. Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 W. High Street, St. Marys is handling the arrangements. Memorial gifts may be given to the Friends of Holy Rosary School.

KLEINHENZ, Stanley R. Kleinhenz (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Stanley R. Kleinhenz, 83, of 102 Concord Avenue in St. Marys, OH died Sunday February 20, 2012 at Golden Living Center – Valley in St. Marys. He was born February 29, 1928 in Maria Stein, OH to Anthony and Anna (Lochtefeld) Kleinhenz. On March 29, 1952 in Minster, OH he married Martha Otting, who survives. He is also survived by 1 son, Jerry (Deborah) Kleinhenz of Van Wert, OH; 1 daughter, Debra (Bill) Knox of Cincinnati, OH; 4 grandchildren: Nick and Sarah Kleinhenz; Adam and Ryan Knox; 1 great-grandson, Evan Kleinhenz; 2 sisters, Mary Heitbrink of Dayton, OH; Kate Broering of Maria Stein, OH; 3 brothers, Harold (Virginia) Kleinhenz of St. Henry, OH; Thomas Kleinhenz of Maria Stein, OH; Andrew (Betty) Kleinhenz of Dayton, OH; and a sister-in-law, Lucille Kleinhenz- Heric of Maria Stein, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Anna Kleinhenz; 3 brothers, Joseph Kleinhenz, Paul Kleinhenz, and Walter Kleinhenz. He graduated from St. John’s High School in Maria Stein, OH with the Class of 1946. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired after 44 years as a production employee with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys, OH. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council # 1592, American Legion Post # 323 and Rider Rooters, all in St. Marys. His favorite pastime was gardening. In the summer months, the family home was surrounded with beautiful flowers and fresh vegetables were shared with neighbors and friends. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled Thursday February 23, 2012 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 511 E. Spring Street in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to Holy Rosary School.

KLEINHENZ, Thomas A. Kleinhenz (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1896154) Thomas A. Kleinhenz, age 91, of Maria Stein, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at The Gardens at St. Henry. He was born October 24, 1925 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late Anthony and Anna (Lochtefeld) Kleinhenz. He is survived by brothers and sisters: Mary Heitbrink of Dayton, OH, Harold & Virginia Kleinhenz of St. Henry, OH, and Andrew & Betty Kleinhenz of Centerville, OH. He is preceded in death by brothers, Joseph Kleinhenz, Walter Kleinhenz, Paul Kleinhenz and Stanley Kleinhenz; a sister Katherine Broering; sisters-in-law, Adeline Kleinhenz, Irene Kleinhenz, Martha Kleinhenz and Lucille Kleinhenz-Heric; and brothers-in-law Cornelius Heitbrink and Andrew Broering. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Maria Stein, the Knights of St. John, Maria Stein, was retired from Minster Machine and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, December 30, 2016 at St. John Church, Maria Stein. Burial with military rites will follow in St. John Cemetery, Maria Stein. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be directed to the Gardens at St. Henry Activity Fund.

KLEINHENZ, Virginia A. Kleinhenz (Abstracted from Obituary | Virginia A. Kleinhenz of St. Henry, Ohio | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Virginia A. Kleinhenz, age 94, of St. Henry, died Monday, March 22, 2021 at her home in St. Henry. She was born March 4, 1927 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Anthony & Christine (Naseman) Boehmer. On November 11, 1950 she married her husband of almost 70 years, Harold B. Kleinhenz, and he died November 4, 2020. Virginia is survived by children, Sharon & Charlie Lampert of New Bremen, Kate & Rick Kremer of Ansonia, and daughter-in-law Rene & Joe Lochtefeld of New Bremen, 12 grandchildren, Shannon & Shawn Heckman, Brent & Jacqueline Lampert, Karlee & Adam Klawon, Michelle & Dane Baldwin, Jay & Katya Kleinhenz, Kenzie Kleinhenz, Lee Lochtefeld, Romie & Cortnie Kremer, Neal Kremer, Justin Kremer, Adam & Ashlyn Kremer, and Kelsey Kremer, 14 great grandchildren and one on the way, and in-laws, Lucy Schoch, Jeanette Borges, Jim & Martha Boehmer, Joann Katterheinrich, and Betty Kleinhenz. In addition to her husband and parents, Virginia is preceded in death by a son Nick Kleinhenz, siblings and in-laws, Herman & Alice Boehmer, Dorothy & Elmer Fink, Roger Schoch, Walter & Beatrice Boehmer, Paul Borges, Joseph Kleinhenz & Lucille Kleinhenz-Heric, Paul & Irene Kleinhenz, Mary & Cornelius Heitbrink, Walter & Adeline Kleinhenz, Katherine & Andrew Broering, Stanley & Martha Kleinhenz, Thomas Kleinhenz, Andrew Kleinhenz. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry, and the Altar Rosary Sodality. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s Memorial High School in St. Marys, Class of 1945. She was co-owner of Kleinhenz Carry-Out with her husband Harold and his brother Paul & Irene Kleinhenz. Virginia worked at the Carry-out and later Gel’s Market. Virginia enjoyed dancing and playing cards as well as socializing with friends and family. A Mass of Christian Burial with respects to social distancing will be at St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. The family would like to receive friends but due to the Covid pandemic the viewing will be kept private. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is handling the arrangements.

KLEMENIC, Mildred Perla Klemenic (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 11 April 2017) Mildred “Milka” Klemenic, age 90, formerly of Merrillville, IN entered into eternal rest on April 11, 2017. She was born November 14, 1926 in Pravutina, Croatia to Mijo and Veronika (Jambrusic) Perla. A much-loved mother to John (Molly) Klemenic and Mary (Dan) Dempsey. A beloved “nana” to Ryan (Lindsay) Dempsey and Aaron Dempsey. She was blessed to live to see two precious great-grandchildren: Lauren and Andrew Dempsey. Also survived by her niece, Mary (Richard) Mandly; her nephews: Zlatko (Violet) Gojmerac and Duka (Ljerka) Gojmerac, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Ivan Klemenic; her parents; a sister and two brothers. Milka was a homemaker who enjoyed baking (especially, cookies) and tending her gardens (floral and vegetable). She also took great pleasure in socializing with her family and many good friends. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled to be Wednesday April 19, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Valparaiso, IN. Burial will follow at Calumet Park Cemetery, in Merrillville, IN.

KLENKE, Frances M. Klenke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 February 2018) Frances M. Klenke, age 90, of Coldwater, died on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at the Gardens at St. Henry. She was born March 2, 1927, in Carthagena to the late Ferd and Theresia (Hemmelgarn) Selhorst. She married Wilfred J. Klenke on Sept. 4, 1948, in Carthagena, and he died May 28, 2014. She is survived by 12 children, Tom (Rox) Klenke of Coldwater, Dan (Rose) Klenke of St. Marys, Peg (Ken) Dues of St. Henry, Mary (Fred) Kremer of Maria Stein, Ed (Connie) Klenke of St. Henry, Karen (Nick) Evans of St. Marys, Charlene (Jim) West of Wellington, FL, Roger (Connie) Klenke of St. Henry, Bill (Tami) Klenke of Coldwater, Mark Klenke of Coldwater, Kari (Gary) Prenger of Maria Stein and Fred Klenke of St. Marys; 31 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren with two on the way; in-laws, Peg Selhorst of Coldwater, Elmer (Mary Lou) Klenke of Coldwater, Ann (Paul) Tobe of Coldwater, Esther Goettemoeller of Maria Stein, Urban Knapke of Maria Stein, Ivo (Ginny) Klenke of Lima, Patricia (Joe) Brockman of Portland, IN, June Klenke of Springboro and Joan Ranly of Fort Recovery. She was also preceded in death by a son, Gary; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; siblings, Henry Selhorst, Ludwig (Bertha) Selhorst, Juliana (Ray) Wilker, Bernard (Carol) Selhorst, Odelia (Robert) Bruggeman and Clara (Homer) Schieltz; in-laws, Don (Lillian Mock) Klenke, Bob Klenke, Delores and Marvin Muhlenkamp, Dan Goettmoeller and Mary Lou (Harold) Ranly. She was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Carthagena, the Ministry of Praise, the St. Monica Ladies Sodality of the Church and the Coldwater American Legion Auxiliary. Frances was a farm wife and homemaker and volunteered at Mercer County Community Hospital. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A Mass of Christian burial will be Monday at St. Aloysius Church in Carthagena. Burial will follow in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Care.

KLENKE, Luella Klenke (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/luella-klenke) Luella Klenke, age 97, of formerly of Osgood passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen. She was born May 8, 1922 in St. Rose, Ohio to the late Clemence & Cecelia (Heyne) Kunk. She married Othmar J. Klenke on November 3, 1945 in St. Rose and he preceded her in death on August 5, 2003. She is survived by son Jerry & Ruth Klenke, Henderson, NV, daughter Linda Schmalz & Michael Rose, The Villages, FL, 5 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, brother Leo Kunk, Arizona. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law Larry Schmalz and six siblings. Luella was a former member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Osgood. She loved to play cards and sew. Luella made hundreds of quilts for veterans. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Osgood. Burial will follow in St. Martin Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Rita’s Hospice and Elmwood Activity Fund.

KLENKE, Ralph J. Klenke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2145214) Ralph J. Klenke, age 90, of Celina, died on Sunday October 28, 2018 at the Gardens at St. Henry. He was born March 9, 1928 in St. Henry to the late Joseph Klenke and Victoria (Knapke). On July 16, 1949 he married Mary E. (Froning) and she died November 24, 2010. He is survived by his children, Melody & Eugene Noggler of Rose Hill, Nancy & Jerry Prasuhn of West Liberty, Barb Cinco of Edinburg, TX, Mike & Mary Klenke of New Hampshire, Ohio, Joe Klenke of St. Henry and Pat & Nance Klenke of St. Henry; 16 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren; in-laws, Audrey & Joe Amato of Coldwater, Carole Carr of Coldwater, Lori Froning of St. Henry and Luella Klenke of Yorkshire. He is preceded in death a daughter Teresa; 2 grandsons, Travis Noggler and Michael Cinco; 2 great-grandchildren; siblings and in laws, Othmar Klenke, Arnold & Marcella Klenke, Marcella & Ed Kunk, Dorothy & Ray Ellis and Charles Froning. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma, Coldwater Eagles, and Leisure World in Texas. Ralph retired from the former New Idea Plant in Coldwater as a machine repairman and was a longtime groundskeeper at Behm’s Landing. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Care or the Wounded Warrior Project.

KLENKE, Robert J. Klenke (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/robert-klenke) Robert J. ‘Weaser’ Klenke, age 71, of Coldwater, Ohio, died Friday, April 3, 2020 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born April 8, 1948 in Mercer County to the late Arnold and Marcella (Willenborg) Klenke. On September 16, 1972 he married Becky Hackney and she survives in Coldwater. He is survived by children, Christopher & Jamie Klenke of Chattanooga, Ohio and Tonja & Jimmy Ebright of Coldwater; two grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren siblings and in-laws, Norma & James Etgen of Wapakoneta, James Klenke of Grove City, Donna Post of Wendelin, Rick & Beverly Klenke of Savannah, GA, Roger & Lisa Klenke of Coldwater, John & Linda Klenke of Coldwater, Cindy & Dave Dorsten of Celina and Pat & Dan Prosser of Ft. Recovery. He is preceded in death by in-laws Dennis Post, Brenda Klenke and Linda Hackney. He attended the First Church of God in Celina. He was a member of the Coldwater V. F. W. Post 5135 and served in the US Marine Corp in Vietnam. He was a 24/7 grandfather taking care of his grandkids and transporting them to and from school and he loved cooking for his family. Bob worked at the former New Idea Plant in Coldwater and the former Huffy Plant in Celina and he retired from St. Henry Gutter and Supply. Due to COVID-19 concerns no services are scheduled at the present time. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangements.

KLENKE, Roger M. Klenke (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/roger-klenke) Roger M. Klenke, age 61, of St. Henry, died on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born February 1, 1959 in Coldwater to the late Wilfred J. & Frances (Selhorst) Klenke. He is survived by his wife of forty years Connie (Selzer); three children, Tami (Zach) Roll of Englewood, Todd (Brooke) Klenke of Youngstown and Douglas Klenke of St. Henry; grandson Justin Roll; siblings and in-laws: Tom (Rox) Klenke of Coldwater, Dan (Rose) Klenke of St. Marys, Peg (Ken) Dues of St. Henry, Mary (Fred) Kremer of Maria Stein, Ed (Connie) Klenke of St. Henry, Karen (Nick) Evans of St. Marys, Charlene (Jim) West of Wellington, FL, Bill (Tami) Klenke of Coldwater, Mark Klenke of Coldwater, Kari (Gary) Prenger of Maria Stein, and Fred Klenke of St. Marys, Robert (Sharon) Selzer of Coldwater, Ronald Selzer of Ft. Loramie, Joseph (Joyce) Selzer of Versailles; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins too numerous to mention. He was also preceded in death by a brother Gary, and a sister-in-law Betty (Leroy) Murphy. Roger was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church and was employed by Crown in New Bremen since the age of 18. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother that loved criticizing and complaining about his favorite sports teams, which included the Reds, Buckeyes, Dolphins, and local high schools. Some of Roger's other hobbies included camping, visiting family and friends, cracking jokes, small vacations, baking sweets, picking up rolls from the Coldwater Bakery, and of course, running into random people he knew all across the area, state, and country. He will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all who knew him. Due to Covid-19 concerns a private Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Carthagena. Burial will follow in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry. Please limit physical contact with the family, wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Memorials may be made to St. Henry EMS or Reds Community Fund.

KLENKE, Wilfred J. Klenke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 2 June 2014) Wilfred J. Klenke, age 91, of Coldwater, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Briarwood Village. He was born on June 2, 1922, in St. Henry to the late Norbert and Victoria (Thobe) Klenke. He married Frances (Selhorst) on Sept. 4, 1948, in Carthagena and she survives in Coldwater. He is survived by 12 children, Tom (Rox) Klenke of Coldwater; Dan (Rose) Klenke of St. Marys; Peg (Ken) Dues of St. Henry; Mary (Fred) Kremer of Maria Stein; Ed (Connie) Klenke of St. Henry; Karen (Nick) Evans of St. Marys; Charlene (Jim) West of Wellington, FL; Roger (Connie) Klenke of St. Henry; Bill (Tammy) Klenke of Coldwater; Mark Klenke of Coldwater; Kari (Gary) Prenger of Maria Stein; and Fred Klenke of St. Marys; 31 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 7 siblings, Elmer (Mary Lou) Klenke of Coldwater; Ann (Paul) Tobe of Coldwater; Esther Goettemoeller of Maria Stein; Mildred (Urban) Knapke of Maria Stein; Delores Muhlenkamp of Bryant, IN; Ivo (Ginny) Klenke of Lima; and Patricia (Joe) Brockman of Portland, IN; in-laws Lilly Mock of Fort Recovery; June Klenke of Springboro; Joan Ranly of Fort Recovery; Henry and Peg Selhorst of Coldwater and Homer Schieltz of Florida. He was also preceded in death by a son, Gary, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, siblings Don Klenke, Bob Klenke and Mary Lou (Harold) Ranly, and in-laws, Dan Goettmoeller, Marvin Muhlenkamp, Ludwig (Bertha) Selhorst, Julie (Ray) Wilker, Bernard (Carol) Selhorst, Odelia (Robert) Bruggeman and Clara Schieltz. He was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Carthagena, the Ministry of Praise, the St. Lawrence Men's Society of the Church and the Coldwater American Legion. Wilfred was a lifelong farmer and a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps serving during World War II. A Mass of Christian Burial took place today at St. Henry Church. Burial with military rites followed in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater handled the arrangements. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

KLIMA, Harry J. Klima (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 10 December 2019) Harry J. Klima, age 79, of Wapakoneta passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was born in Wapakoneta on June 1, 1940 to Frederick & Emma (Hengstler) Klima who preceded him in death. On June 8, 1958 he married Betty J. Sproul and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include two children Torrie Klima of Wapakoneta, Aaron Klima of Botkins; 2 grandchildren Kyleigh Klima and Skyler Klima both of Virginia Beach, VA; 4 siblings Donna (Roger) Poling of Van Wert, Linda Nichols, George Klima and Kenny Klima all of Wapakoneta. He was preceded in death by a brother Paul F. Klima and two sisters Frieda Snyder and Mary Greves. Harry had worked for the Fisher Cheese Company and then retired from Airstream. He served as a deacon at the Indian Lake Baptist Church and was a member of Only Believe Ministries, Botkins. He was also a member of the Allen County Archers and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed bow hunting and fishing. Memorial services will be at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Only Believe Ministries or Putnam County Hospice.

KLIMA, Jean Ann Klima (Abstracted from the Lima News Mar 29, 2003) Jean Ann Klima was born Sep 19, 1941 in Auglaize Co to John & Verona Bustetter Mosler. She was married to Donald J Klima for 30 years. Jean was a retired librarian. She died Mar 27, 2003 at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing home. Survived by 1 son; 1 daughter; 1 brother; 4 sisters; and 3 grandchildren. Buried in St Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery.

KLIMA, Paul F. Klima (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 16 January 2019) Paul F. Klima, age 75, of Wapakoneta passed away Wednesday January 16, 2019 at Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta. He was born in Wapakoneta on December 31, 1943 to Frederick J. & Emma B. (Hengstler) Klima who preceded him in death. His longtime companion, Sally VanHorn passed on December 7, 2012. Survivors include 4 children; Paula (Oscar) Madrigal of CA, Peggy (Bob) Stevens of Wapakoneta, Marquita (Rick) Lamley of Lima, Paul (Beth) Klima of Wapakoneta; 9 grandchildren David, Mikel, Andrew, Maisie, Charles, Nicole, Joseph, Jamie, Christie; 12 great-grandchildren; 6 brothers and sisters Frieda Snyder, Harry (Betty) Klima, Donna (Roger) Poling, George (Cindy) Klima, Linda Nichols, Kenneth Klima and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter Tonja Klima Horn and a sister Marye Grieves. Paul owned and operated his own construction company. He was a member of the Wapakoneta Eagles #691 and First English Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta. He greatly enjoyed fishing and spending time in Florida with his friends. He was deeply loved and will be missed by his family and friends. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to American Cancer Society. The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

KLINE, D. Wayne Kline (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – March 23, 2012) D. Wayne Kline, age 89, of Rockford, died Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital. He was born on March 3, 1923, in Liberty Township, to Henry J. Kline and Elise Sutton, and they preceded him in death. On June 29, 1946, at the Walnut Grove Church in Ohio City, he married Lillian G. Kline, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 1. He is survived by 2 sons, Ron (Cheryl) Kline of St. Marys and Keith (Karen) Kline of Ohio City; 2 daughters, Barb Baker of Rockford and Connie (Michael) Ainsworth of Ohio City; 11 grandchildren; 6 stepgrandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-stepgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law; two brothers; and five sisters. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II. Funeral services will be Monday at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City. Graveside military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post 346.

KLINE, Lillian G. Kline (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – February 2, 2012) Lillian G. Kline, age 87, of rural Rockford, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at the Laurels of Shane Hill. She was born on Sept. 1, 1924, in Wren, to Ralph Lonice Royer and Mamie Dale Swartz, and they preceded her in death. On June 29, 1946, in Ohio City, she married D. Wayne Kline, and he survives. She is also survived by 2 sons, Ron (Cheryl) Kline of St. Marys and Keith (Karen) Kline of Ohio City; 1 daughter, Barb Baker of Rockford; 1 brother; 11 grandchildren; 6 stepgrandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; 15 great-stepgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law; four brothers; and four sisters. Funeral services will be Saturday at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert. Burial will be held in Woodlawn Cemetery in Ohio City. Memorials may be made to WCSC of the Olive Branch Church of God.

KLINE, Lucille H. Kline (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 May 2009) Lucille H. Kline, age 87, of Wapakoneta, died Friday, May 29, 2009, at the Wapakoneta Manor. She was born Sept. 21, 1921, in Hardin County, a daughter of Cloyd and Sarah (Long) Scott, who preceded her in death. On Sept. 5, 1941, she married David L. Kline, and he died June 9, 1996. She is survived by 3 children, Marilyn (Marvin) Ford of Harrod, Bob (Sharon) Kline of Wapakoneta, Roger L. (Jane) Kline of Asheville; 10 grandchildren; 9 step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 2 brothers. She was preceded in death by a sister and a brother. Private funeral services will be at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home in Wapakoneta. Burial is to be in the Walnut Hill Cemetery, near New Hampshire. There is to be no public visitation. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Rita's Hospice.

KLINE, Sharon M. Kline (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 2, 2013) Sharon M. Kline, age 67, of Wapakoneta, went to be with her Savior Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at Wapakoneta Manor after several years of extended illnesses. She was born on Dec. 7, 1945, in Lima, the daughter of Lawrence Winegardner and Helen (Myers) Klopfenstein. Her mother survives in Wapakoneta, and her father preceded her in death. On Dec. 10, 1982, she married Robert C. Kline, and he survives. Other survivors include 3 sons, Scott Redman of Wapakoneta, Jeff Redman of Lima and Robert Redman of Wapakoneta; 4 stepchildren, Doug Kline of Ottawa, Susan Mullins of Wapakoneta, Shane Kline of Wapakoneta and Mindy Hastings of Marion; 8 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 1 brother, Larry (Rhonda) Winegardner of Elida; and several nieces and nephews. A homemaker, Sharon had worked at Miller’s Textile Services in Wapakoneta. She was an active member of the New Life International Church in Lima, where she volunteered for the soup kitchen and was one of the leaders on the shepherding team. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Rita’s Hospice.

KLINGER, Alice Klinger (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Alice “Fay” Klinger, 61, of 911 Cleveland Avenue, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at Joint Township Hospital following a short illness. She was born February 26, 1947, in Combs, KY, the daughter of John and Amanda (Turner) McPherson. She married Richard Klinger on December 7, 1961; he survives at the residence. She is survived by her 5 children: Samantha (Jeff) Clouser of Saint Marys; John (Stacey) Klinger of Saint Marys; Anna Vogan (fiance Max Deetz) of Auburn, IN; Richard (Michele) Klinger of Fort Hood, TX; Robert Klinger of Saint Marys; by 29 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; by her siblings: Velma Delloro of North Haven, CT; Jean Shorey of Auburn, IN; Missouri “Dude” (Richard) Warbel of Saint Joe, IN; Betty “Rose” Baker of Auburn, IN; Ruby Baker of Hamilton, IN; Christopher “Lum” (Beatrice) McPherson of Auburn, IN; Joseph “Jay” (Carol) McPherson of Pleasant Lake, IN; Andy (Ann) McPherson of Lake James, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents; by her siblings: Earl, John, Sarah, William, Tommy and Pearl McPherson; by one daughter, Betty “Jeanie” Young. Fay was a homemaker; she enjoyed gardening, crocheting, working on computer and spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral rites will be Saturday, February 7, 2009, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, Ohio. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Joint Township Hospice.

KLINGER, James Klinger (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 24 October 2018) James L. Klingler, age 71, of 116 Westway Court in St. Marys, OH died Wednesday October 24, 2018 at Grand Lake Health Care Center. He was born September 26, 1947 in Paulding, OH to Dwight C. and Josephine (Puschel) Klingler. On November 16, 1968 in Celina, OH he married Linda Lou Hoffman, who survives. Also survived by a brother John (Kathy) Klingler of Deming, NM; a sister Cheryl Brabson of Buckhorn, NM; 2 nieces and 1 nephew and their families; other extended family members in Ohio, Indiana and New Mexico. Preceded in death by his parents Dwight and Josephine Klingler and a sister Angela Klingler. He was a graduate of Deming, NM High School (Class of 1965). He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served his country during the Viet Nam War. A plumber, he was employed by Kogge Plumbing & Heating Co. in St. Marys for over 40 years. Following his discharge from the military, Jim was hired by Paul Kogge. He spent his entire career with Kogge’s, having enjoyed the work itself, his co-workers and many valued customers. He was a member of the VFW Post #9289 and American Legion Post #323, both in St. Marys. His pastimes included collecting hats, key chains, model trains, coins and following Cincinnati Reds Baseball. His favorite television shows were Monk and NCIS. Rites are scheduled Saturday October 27, 2018 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Following the services, military funeral honors will be performed at the funeral home.

KLINGSHIRN, David P. Klingshirn (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 December 2010) David P. Klingshirn, age 72, of 5560 Miller Road, Celina, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, in Wapakoneta. He was born on May 17, 1938, in Celina, the son of Emil and Martha (Olding) Klingshirn, and they preceded him in death. On Feb. 28, 1965, he married Marsha L. Becker, and she preceded him in death on April 2, 2008. He is survived by his two sons, Chris (Staci) Klingshirn of Troy, Bryan (Tracy) Klingshirn of Celina; four grandchildren; his brother and three sisters. He was also preceded in death by his grandson; his brother-in-law; his stillborn brother; and his infant sister. Funeral services will be Monday 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 handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Zeke Golden Retriever Foundation, 38479 Spencer Road, Pomeroy, OH 45769.

KLINGSHIRN, Edna A. Klingshirn (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1638333) Edna A. Klingshirn, age 80, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. She was born April 19, 1935 in Ft. Recovery to the late Anthony & Frances (Rammel) Timmerman. On October 12, 1957 she married Paul Klingshirn, who survives in Coldwater. She is also survived by three children, Gary & Lisa Klingshirn of Perrysburg, Lois & Rick Muhlenkamp of Coldwater, and Alan Klingshirn of Perrysburg, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a sister, Lucille & Jerry Laux of Ft. Recovery and in-laws, Irene Timmerman of Ft. Recovery, Loudonna Timmerman of Coldwater, Alma Timmerman of Coldwater, Bernard Hartings of St. Henry, Urban Dirksen of Ft. Recovery, and Robert Klingshirn of Coldwater. She is preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Richard Timmerman, Louis Timmerman, Wilfred Timmerman, Gerald Timmerman, Erma Eischen, Ruth Gruss, Joan Hartings, Esther Hartings, and Bernice Dirksen. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater, and St. Ann’s Rosary Altar Sodality. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 10, 2015 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Philothea. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be made to Mercer County Council on Aging.

KLINGSHIRN, Marsha L. Klingshirn (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 4 April 2008) Marsha L. Klingshirn, age 61, of 5560 Miller Road, Celina, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. She was born July 7, 1946, a daughter of the late Hubert Becker and Mildred (McQueen) Fry of Celina. On Feb. 28, 1965, she married David Klingshirn and he survives in Celina. She is also survived by 2 sons, Chris (Staci) Klingshirn of Troy and Bryan (Tracy) Klingshirn of Celina; 5 grandchildren; and 1 half-brother. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Celina. Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina. Lehman Hogenkamp Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements.

KLINGSHIRN, Mary Ann Klingshirn (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1814296) Mary Ann Klingshirn, age 77, of Burkettsville, Ohio, died on June 20, 2016 in Greenville. She was born February 24, 1939 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Rita Hamman & step dad Otto Wenning. She was married to Thomas P. Klingshirn, they were together for 52 years until he died July 7, 2012. She is survived by five children, Mary & Rick Moorman of Coldwater, Ohio, Paul & Sherry Klingshirn of Ft. Recovery, Ohio, Joe & Stephanie Klingshirn of Rossburg, Ohio, Robert & Amy Klingshirn of Ft. Recovery, Ohio, and Tom Jr. & Sherri Klingshirn of Ft. Recovery, Ohio, 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, a brother, Richard & Jennifer Wenning of Celina, and two sisters-in-law, Janet & Ed Uppenkamp of Celina, and Connie Klosterman of Celina. She is preceded in death by a grandson, Benjamin, a daughter in-law, Lori Klingshirn, a brother Bobby Hamman, and in-laws, Bonnie Gilmore, Dave & Marsha Klingshirn, Bob Klosterman, Margie, Jim and Bob Klingshirn. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville. She retired as the bookkeeper & owner of Klingshirn & Sons Trucking, Inc. Burkettsville. Mary Ann was a homemaker, who enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, crocheting, fishing, and spending summers up in the U.P. as well as visiting casinos. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, June 24, 2016 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville. Hogenkamp Funeral Home St. Henry has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be directed to State of the Heart Care.

KLINGSHIRN, Robert U. Klingshirn (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/robert-klingshirn) (Abstracted from ) Robert U. Klingshirn, age 84, of Coldwater, died July 23, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born October 24, 1935, in Burkettsville to the late Leo & Lena (Sanderell) Klingshirn. On June 22, 1957, he married Marjorie A. (Beckman) and she died September 4, 2006. He is survived by children, Mike (Donna) Klingshirn of Troy, Connie (Dale) Boeckman of Coldwater and Kevin (Lorraine) Klingshirn of Coldwater; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother Paul Klingshirn of Coldwater; and in laws, Robert Beckman of Coldwater, and Neal Beckman of Celina, Mary Jane (Larry) Meier of Maria Stein, and, Marge Beckman of Celina. He is preceded in death by in-laws, Edna Klingshirn, Kenneth Beckman and Connie Sue Beckman. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, past president of the Mercer County Crippled Children and Adults Society, Coldwater Lions Club and board member of the Coldwater Community Picnic, Parish Council and church finance committee. Bob formerly owned Beckman’s Restaurant in Coldwater and worked many years in the banking industry throughout Mercer County. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. The State of Ohio requires that masks be worn during the mass, and seating will be limited due to social distancing practices. Hogenkamp Funeral Home Coldwater is handling the arrangements.

KLINGSHIRN, Thomas P. Klingshirn (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421380) Thomas P. Klingshirn, age 76, of 14884 St. Rt. 118, Burkettsville, Ohio, died on Saturday, July 7, 2012 in Petoskey, MI. He was born March 12, 1936 in Cranberry Prairie, Ohio to the late Emil & Martha (Olding) Klingshirn. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Hamman) in Burkettsville, Ohio, together 52 years. He is also survived by six children, Mary & Rick Moorman of Coldwater, Ohio, Paul & Sherry Klingshirn of Ft. Recovery, Ohio, Joe & Stephanie Klingshirn of Rossburg, Ohio, Robert & Amy Klingshirn of Ft. Recovery, Ohio, Tom Jr. & Sherri Klingshirn of Ft. Recovery, Ohio and Nancy & Mike Wood of Bradford, Ohio, 19 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and three sisters, Janet & Ed Uppenkamp of Wapakoneta, Ohio, Bonnie Gilmore and Connie Klosterman, both of North Star, Ohio. He is preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law, Dave & Marsha Klingshirn, a brother-in-law, Bob Klosterman, three infant siblings, Margie, Jim and Bob and a grandchild. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and the founder / owner of Klingshirn & Sons Trucking, Inc. He was also a retired teamster and school bus driver for St. Henry Schools. He was a member of the Ft. Recovery American Legion and V.F.W. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 13, 2012 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville, Ohio. Military rites will be conducted by the Ft. Recovery American Legion and V.F.W. following the services. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be directed to Neurological Center for Human Development, 78 W. Main St, Burkettsville, OH 45310.

KLOCK, Phama L. Naylor Klock (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 January 2010) Phama L. Naylor Klock, age 83, of Wapakoneta, formerly of Lima, died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born Nov. 8, 1926, in Auglaize County, a daughter of Clifford and Bernice (Koenig) Wilkens, who preceded her in death. She is survived by a son, Bruce (Karen) Naylor of Lake City, FL; stepchildren, Chyme (Doug) Burnham, of North Canton, David Klock, of Park City, Utah, Mike (Robin) Klock of Wapakoneta, John (Lygia) Klock of Oregon, Mary Lou (Dean) Labdon of Japan; four grandchildren, Bryan and Todd Naylor, Andrew and Amy Burnham; nephew, Ron (Carol) King of Lawrenceville, GA; and two nieces, Elaine (Terry) Nichols of Columbus, Diana (John) Johnson of Wapakoneta. She was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia King. She had worked as a licensed beautician, and with Roser Insurance Co., Wapakoneta. She later worked with the U.S. Bureau of Commerce, Washington, DC, and the Social Security Administration, Lima. Her memberships included St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta, and the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lima. She was a graduate of Blume High School. She was an avid reader and bridge player and was a member of the American Contract Bridge League. Her hobbies included gardening, cooking, homemaking, watching old movies, investing and visiting and talking with her children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will be in the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Mark's Lutheran Church or Wapakoneta Manor.

KLOPFENSTEIN, Dale R. Klopfenstein (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 January 2009) Dale R. Klopfenstein, age 71, of Botkins, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, at the St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born Nov. 23, 1937, in Shelby County, a son of Allie O. and Della M. (Ruck) Klopfenstein and they preceded him in death. On Feb. 19, 1955, he married Mary Lou Eyink, and she survives. He is also survived by four children, Judy (Steve) Thaman of Botkins, Rick Klopfenstein of Wapakoneta, Robert Klopfenstein of Jackson Center, Daniel Klopfenstein of Indianapolis, IN, five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Botkins. Burial is to follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Botkins. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Anna-Botkins Rescue Squad, ICC Unit of St. Rita's Medical Center, Masses at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, or to the charity of the donor's choice.

KLOPFENSTEIN, David L. Klopfenstein (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 23 February 2010) David L. "Dave" Klopfenstein, age 69 of Botkins died February 23, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Dave was born April 10, 1940 in Lima to Roy C. & Lucille M. (Baughman) Klopfenstein. His father preceded him in death while his mother survives in Wapakoneta. On November 11, 1961 he married Carol A. Metz who survives in Botkins. Survivors also include three daughters; Lynda (Greg) Keith of Maplewood, Dawn (Mitch) Bailey of Jackson Center, & Cheri (Tom) Geis of Wapakoneta; one son Ron (Beth) Klopfenstein of Botkins; 11 grandchildren, Kaylee Jones, Josh & Spencer Keith, Derek & Shelbie Bailey, Parker & Kaitlyn Geis, Jason, Anne, Jill, & Matthew Klopfenstein; one brother George (Jane) Klopfenstein of Sidney, and several nieces and nephews. Dave graduated in 1958 from Jackson Center High School. He was a member of St. Jacobs Lutheran Church in Jackson Center. He retired in June of 2009 after 24 years of service with Advanced Agri-Solutions in Buckland. He was also an auxiliary deputy with the Shelby County Sheriff's Reserves for 5 years and had served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves. He loved to make cookies for his grandchildren especially molasses. He also enjoyed going to his grandchildren's activities, taking walks, putting together jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with his family. Funeral services will be Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Botkins. Burial will follow at St. Jacobs Cemetery in Jackson Center. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 615 N. Dixie Hwy., Wapakoneta handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to Anna Rescue or St. Rita's Hospice.

KLOPFENSTEIN, Grace I. Klopfenstein (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 9 September 2015) Grace I. Klopfenstein, age 92, of 03219 State Route 219, New Bremen, OH, and a resident of Elmwood of New Bremen, died Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at Elmwood of New Bremen. She was born June 25, 1923, in Auglaize County, OH, the daughter of Henry and Lydia (Schrolucke) Heidt. She married Earl L. Klopfenstein on February 20, 1944, and he preceded her in death in 1979. She is survived by her 4 daughters: Shirley Tontrup of New Bremen; Kathy (Mike) Myers of Bradford, OH; Carol (Lynn) Schmidt of Saint Marys; Linda (Terry) Allen of Saint Marys; 7 grandchildren: Mike Tontrup; Brian Tontrup; Sherri Tontrup; Wendy Scott. Amy Turner, Daniel Allen and Joshua Allen; 10 great-grandchildren: Brooke Turner, Caleb Turner, Emily Turner, Toby Turner, Kaitlyn Tontrup, Zachary Tontrup, Grayson Tontrup, Chandler Allen, Kylie Scott and Morgan Scott; 1 step-great- grandchild, Aiden Teeters; and 1 brother, Donald (Carol) Heidt of New Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her brothers Kermit Heidt, Vernon Heidt and Melvin Heidt; by a grandson, Jeremy Myers and a son-in-law, Jerry Tontrup. Grace was a graduate of New Knoxville High School. She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys, where she was a supervisor and she had also worked at Vanderhorst Cannery. She was a lifelong farmer, as well. She was a member of the First Church of New Knoxville and was an avid quilter. She dearly loved her farm. Funeral rites will be Sunday, September 13, 2015, at the First Church of New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Memorial gifts may be given to the Radio Broadcast Fund of the church.

KLOPFENSTEIN, Ralph Klopfenstein (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 5 October 2015) Ralph Klopfenstein, age 86, of 1506 Oakview Drive in St. Marys, died Monday, Sept. 5, 2015, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born July 5, 1929 in Uniopolis, OH to John and Kathryn (Vinson) Klopfenstein. On December 8, 1953, he married Mary Lou Homan, who survives. He is also survived by 1 daughter, Teresa Klopfenstein of Mount Vernon, OH; 2 sons, John (Lyn) Klopfenstein of Ocala, FL; James (Jeanne) Klopfenstein of St. Marys, OH; 5 grandchildren: Justin Klopfenstein, Joel Klopfenstein, Jordan (Laremy) Griffis, Erin (Matt) Miller, Lauren Klopfenstein; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Esther Homan, Edwin (Luella) Homan, Louis (Mildred) Homan, Helen Homan, Martina (Carl) Uhlenhake, and Helen (Richard) Trigg. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Kathryn Klopfenstein; sister Romilda Klopfenstein; sister Josephine Klopfenstein; brother John Klopfenstein; brother Earl (Grace) Klopfenstein; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Raymond (Vera) Homan, Leonore Homan, Al (Bernie) Homan, Victor Homan, Viola (Harold) Muhlenkamp, Thomas Homan, and Julianna Homan He attended New Knoxville High School and was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. He retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., where he worked as a mechanic. He then worked as a courier for St. Marys Chrysler for a number of years. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church where he served as an usher. He was also a life member of American Legion Post # 323 and Eagles Lodge Aerie # 767, both in St. Marys. Ralph was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His favorite pastimes include walking, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. He also had a lifelong interest in all types of motor vehicles, and was a tremendous supporter of The OSU Buckeyes. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled Friday October 8, 2015 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 511 E. Spring Street in St. Marys. Burial, with full graveside military honors, will follow at Gethsemane in St. Marys. Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Friends of Holy Rosary or Grand Lake Hospice.

KLOSE, Genevieve Martha Klose (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 April 2010) Genevieve Martha "Jenny" Klose, age 87, formerly of New Bremen and a 25-year resident of Lake Wawasee, Syracuse, IN, and most recently a resident of the Otterbein - St. Marys died Tuesday, April 27, 2010, at Otterbein. She was born Feb. 8, 1923, in St. Marys, a daughter of Wilson and Rosalinda (Gruebmeyer) Nieter. On June 30, 1945, she married Robert Henry Klose; he preceded her in death May 15, 1996. She is survived by her sons, Bradley (Clare) Klose of Dalton, MA, and Rodney (Marlene) Klose of New Bremen; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and her sister, Louise (Richard) Wiedeman of New Bremen. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, April Klose. She was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. After graduation from high school, she worked at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, and later as an Optometrist Assistant for Ed Schubert O. D. of Minster. She was an avid bridge player. A prayer service will be Tuesday at the Gilberg- Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be made to the Otterbein - St. Marys.

KLOSTERMAN, Ada Ruth Klosterman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420893) Ada Ruth Klosterman, age 89, of Celina, passed away Friday Nov. 23, 2012 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home in Celina. She was born on July 30, 1923 in Celina, Ohio to the late William & Bessie (Watson) Amerman. On Feb. 25, 1946 she married Cletus H. Klosterman, who died April 7, 2007. Survivors include her son & daughter-in-law Thomas & Jane Klosterman of Tipp City, daughter & son-in-law Patricia & Henry Timmerman of Coldwater, 7 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren sisters-in-law Maxine Amerman of Van Wert, Alma Amerman of Urbana, Rita & Harry Patrie of Celina and Erma Klosterman of Celina. She was preceded in death by her brothers Ed Amerman, Robert Amerman, sisters Marian Harner, Lois Baker and Bessie Wait. Ruth graduated from Parkway High School in Rockford, with the Class of 1941 and she retired from the Citizens Commercial Bank as a Bank Auditor after 37 yrs. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina, the Ladies Aux. Knights of St. John and the Altar Rosary Sodality. She was in the Resurrection Choir at the Church and a member of the Business Professionals Women's Club. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday Nov. 28, 2012 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the I.C. Endowment Fund at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina or State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice.

KLOSTERMAN, Barbara J. Freewalt Klosterman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 17 March 2017) Barbara J. Klosterman, age 71, of 05472 St. Anthony Road in Celina, OH died Friday March 17, 2017 at St Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, OH. She was born July 27, 1945 in Lima, OH to Denver and Martha (Sawmiller) Freewalt. On December 14, 1963 in St. Marys, OH she married Thomas H. Klosterman, who survives. She is also survived by: daughter Kimberly (Richard) Shaffer of Rockford, OH; a daughter Kandy Klosterman of Westerville, OH; 3 grandchildren: Nathan Williams, Kelsey Williams and Emily DiAlbert; 1 great-granddaughter Brynna Williams; 3 sisters Debora (John) Smith of Mendon, OH; Sheryl (Bill) Roberts of Mendon, OH; Dee Smith of Delphos, OH. She was preceded in death by: parents Denver and Martha Freewalt; sister Marty Freewalt and an infant sister Lisa Freewalt. She worked at Ohio Decorative Products in Spencerville, OH for several years, prior to starting her own cleaning business. Barb devoted her entire life to her family, making sure they knew beyond a shadow that they were loved. She was steadfast; she weathered the storms of life and never gave up. She served as matriarch with grace and patience; she left her footprint on every occasion and will be sorely missed. Rites are scheduled to be Thursday March 23, 2017 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Mendon Cemetery in Mendon, OH.

KLOSTERMAN, Bernice M. Klosterman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1695942) Bernice M. Klosterman, age 76, of Montezuma, died on Friday, November 6, 2015 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. She was born April 8, 1939, in Dayton, to the late Ralph & Agnes (Schwieterman) Borgerding. On April 25, 1959, she married Dale Klosterman who survives in Montezuma. She is also survived by six children, Linda & Nick Bertke of Troy, Dean & Tammy Klosterman of Chickasaw, Neal & Kathy Klosterman of Montezuma, Karen & Mark Linn of Ft. Mill, SC, Ann & Kevin Puthoff of St. Henry and Doug and Tracy Klosterman of Montezuma, 23 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, in-laws, Robert & JoAnn Albers of North Star, Nettie Borgerding of Dayton, Janice Borgerding of St. Henry, Bob & Betty Meiring of New Bremen, mother-in- law Helen Klosterman of Coldwater, Glen & Luella Klosterman of Delaware, Dottie & Hank Dickman of Minster, John & Linda Klosterman of St. Marys and Sally & Larry Aller of Lawton, Oklahoma. She is preceded in death by a great granddaughter Sara, siblings Barb Albers, John Borgerding, Joe Borgerding, Vivian Meiring and Rapheal & Irene Borgerding and her father-in-law Maurice Klosterman. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, it’s Christian Mothers Sodality, and she volunteered for funeral lunches. She was a devoted housewife and homemaker and retired from Visions in Celina. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Jude Hospital or OSU Trauma and Acute Care Center.

KLOSTERMAN, David A. Klosterman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 2 February 2019) David A. Klosterman, age 66, of 00148 US Route 33 West in St. Marys, OH died unexpectedly Saturday February 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born July 27, 1952 in Lima, OH to Arthur and Viola (Osterfield) Klosterman. He is survived by 6 sisters Jean Boes of Gahanna, OH; Marie "Mert" Humphries of St. Marys, OH; Kay (John) Seibert of Coldwater, OH; Becky (Denny) Link of Batavia, OH; Chrissie (Howie) Chunnic of St. Marys, OH; Judy (David) Fuller of St. Marys, OH; 8 brothers Don Klosterman of St. Marys, OH; Tom Klosterman of Celina, OH; Bernard (Carol) Klosterman of St. Marys, OH; Dale "Dugan" (Marsha) klosterman of Van Wert, OH; Bob (Ronda) Klosterman of St. Marys, OH; John (Cindy) Klosterman of Wapakoneta, OH; Jerry (Delilah) Klosterman of St. Marys, OH; Dick (Catherine) Klosterman of Elida, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Viola Klosterman; sister Carolyn Klosterman Hawkins; sister Shirley Byerley; sister Betty Lengerich; brothers-in-law John Humphries, Don Boes, Dwaine Byerley and John Lengerich; sisters-in-law Barb Klosterman and Barb Klosterman. He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1970). He was a retired production employee for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys. Dave enjoyed frequent excursions to Las Vegas, NV, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family and friends. Dave was a gentle soul who was willing to help anyone in need. He liked to quietly observe his surroundings and then make comical commentary on the situation. He possessed a strong spiritual understanding and loved sharing his childhood memories as the "baby boy" in their family of 18 children. He was truly loved and enjoyed by his family, and they will miss him. He will be remembered as a good, solid man. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 511 E. Spring Street in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.

KLOSTERMAN, Doris E. Klosterman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Doris E. Klosterman, 86, formerly of St. Marys, Oh died March 20, 2009 at the Villa Georgetown in Georgetown, OH. She was born April 13, 1922 in Minster, OH to Calvin and Frances Stueve Coble, who preceded her in death. On July 26, 1947 she married William B. Klosterman, who died in 1978. She is survived by 1 daughter, Mary Jane (David) Wint of Georgetown, OH; 1 son, William J. (Rebecca) Klosterman of Dublin, OH; 4 grandchildren: Brian (Kari) Wint of Loveland, OH; Maggie (Tony) Goecke of Mainville, OH; Betsy Klosterman of Columbus, OH and Andrew Klosterman of Dublin, OH; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 sister-in- law, Ilene Buck of St. Marys, OH; and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James and Rosemary Klosterman of Wapakoneta, OH; plus many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Omar, Howard and Don Coble; and by 3 sisters, Alpha Speckman, Alma Bretland and Esther Weikert. Mrs. Klosterman was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys and was a former office manager for Kosterman Real Estate in St. Marys, OH. A funeral mass will be Monday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow in Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

KLOSTERMAN, Elmer H. Klosterman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421053) Elmer H. Klosterman, age 84, of Celina, died on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. He was born September 18, 1929 in Dayton, to the late Lawrence L. & Florentina C. (Kramer) Klosterman. On October 16, 1954, he married Eulalia (Stammen) in St. Bernard Church, Burkettsville and she survives in Celina. He is also survived by four sons, Brian & Karen Klosterman of Celina, and their children: Tara, Eric, Layne, Terry & Angie Klosterman of Celina, and their children: Jamie, Julie, Jim & Susan Klosterman of Ft. Wayne, IN and their children: Ross, and Josie, Chandler and Carleen, and Dan Klosterman of Celina, a brother, Norman & Rita Klosterman of Celina, two sisters, Mary Siegrist of Ft. Recovery and Esther Borger of Celina and in-laws, Margie Klosterman of Dayton, Delores Groff of Dayton, Tillie Stammen of St. Henry, Sally Stammen of Burkettsville, Ruth Stammen of Burkettsville, Ruth Stammen of New Weston and Lois Stammen of St. Henry. He is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kristin the daughter of Terry & Angie, a brother, Vernon Klosterman, a sister, Irma Eiting and in-laws Ken Eiting, Ed Siegrist, Melvin Borger, Coletta Stammen, Armella Stammen, Margaret & Norbert Langenkamp, Edward & Bernadine Stammen, Herman Stammen, Cyril Stammen, Alfons & Esther Stammen, Cornelius & Anna Mae Stammen, Virgil Stammen, Carl Stammen, Lawrence Stammen, Ado & Marie Langenkamp and Joseph Groff. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma, where he sang in the choir for 20 years, was a lector for 3 years, a Eucharistic minister for 6 years and served on the Parish Council twice. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War for 22 months; as a Platoon Master Sergeant for 11 months and in an Infantry Tank Company for 8 months. He was a member of the Coldwater American Legion Post #470, the Chickasaw V.F.W. and was a member of the Montezuma Ducks Baseball. Elmer was a 1947 graduate of Coldwater High School, worked at Reynolds & Reynolds for 40 years, 25 years as a Bindery Supervisor, and also farmed. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 28, 2014 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma. Burial with military rites will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the services.

KLOSTERMAN, Ethel Elizabeth Klosterman (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Ethel Elizabeth Klosterman, age 83, 85 W. Main St., Montezuma, died Wednesday, April 29, 2009, at her residence. She was born June 8, 1925, in Montezuma, a daughter of Joseph and Philomena (Woelk) Wilker. On June 9, 1945, she married LeRoy A. Klosterman, he preceded her in death on Oct. 17, 1972. She is survived by 4 sons, Larry (Paula) Klosterman of Celina, James (Diana) Klosterman of Celina, Thomas (Donna) Klosterman of St. Marys, David (Elaine) Klosterman of Celina; 5 daughters, Patty (Dennis) Etchen of Hicksville, Jean (Marvin) Chaney of Coldwater, Kathy (Don) Freeman of Celina, Carol (Bob) Bruggeman of Coldwater, Debra (Charley) Steinbrunner of Celina; a brother; a sister; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 1 great- great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by two sisters; two brothers; a sister-in-law; a brother-in-law; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Montezuma. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Montezuma. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice.

KLOSTERMAN, Eulalia M. Klosterman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2152628) Eulalia M. Klosterman, age 85, of Celina, died on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born on February 26, 1933 in New Weston, to the late Joseph & Josephine (Weis) Stammen. On October 16, 1954, she married Elmer H. Klosterman in St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville, and he died in 2014. She is survived by four sons, Brian & Karen Klosterman of Celina, and their children: Tara & Brad Diller, Eric, and Layne, Terry & Angie Klosterman of Celina, and their children: Jamie & Cole Sanders and Julie, Jim & Susan Klosterman of Ft. Wayne, IN and their children: Ross & Marie, Josie, Chandler, and Carleen, and Dan Klosterman of Celina; two great grandchildren, Gage & Axel Sanders; in-laws, Tillie Stammen of St. Henry, Ruth Stammen of New Weston, Lois Stammen of Columbus, Esther Borger of Celina, Norman & Rita Klosterman of Celina, Margie Klosterman of Dayton. She is preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kristin the daughter of Terry & Angie, siblings and in-laws, Coletta Stammen, Alfons & Esther Stammen, Armella Stammen, Edward & Bernadine Stammen, Margaret & Norbert Langenkamp, Herman Stammen, Cyril Stammen, Marie & Ado Langenkamp, Cornelius & Anna Mae Stammen, Virgil & Sally Stammen, Carl & Ruth Stammen, Delores & Joseph Groff, Lawrence Stammen, Mary & Ed Siegrist, Melvin Borger, Irma & Ken Eiting, and Vernon Klosterman. She was the last living member of the Joseph & Josephine Stammen children. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma, Christian Mothers Ladies Sodality, and a Eucharistic Minister. Eulalia was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, December 14, 2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements.

KLOSTERMAN, Helen M. Klosterman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2152849) Helen M. Klosterman age 102 of Montezuma passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born November 27, 1916 in St. Henry, Ohio to the late William Uhlenhake and Catherine (Link) Uhlenhake. She married Maurice Klosterman on October 22, 1938 at St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry, he died in 2009. She is survived by children: Dale & Kathy Klosterman, Botkins, Glen & Luella Klosterman, Galena, Dottie Dickman, Minster, John & Linda Klosterman, St. Marys, Sally & Larry Aller, Lawton, OK; 19 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren, and 38 great, great grandchildren and a special niece Pat Bricker. She is preceded in death by siblings and in-laws, Rosina & Ernest Schwieterman, Arthur & Idell Uhlenhake, Armella & James Roebuck, Paul & Rose Marie Uhlenhake, and Alvin & Dorothy Uhlehhake. Paul & Alma Meyer, Robert & Dorothy Haber, James & Ethel Haren, Omer Klosterman, Rita Klosterman, Anita Klosterman. She was also preceded in death by her parents, daughter-in-law Bernice Klosterman, son-in-law Henry Dickman, great grandchild Nathan Lammers, and great, great grandchild Sara Klosterman. Helen was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and was their oldest living member. In the past she was involved in the church helping with parish picnics, the parish bingo and a member and past officer of the Christian Mothers Ladies Sodality. She was a homemaker and helped on the family farm. She loved to crochet and made a blanket for all the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Helen was Mother of the Year in May 2006 and was featured in the Daily Standard. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Montezuma, OH. Burial will follow in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice State of the Heart, and Call Food Pantry.

KLOSTERMAN, James L. Klosterman Sr. (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 March 2011) James L. Klosterman Sr., age 92, of Wapakoneta, died Friday, March 11, 2011, at the Auglaize Acres. He was born on Feb. 8, 1919, in Mercer County, the son of Louis and Mary (Axe) Klosterman, and they preceded him in death. On Oct. 8, 1938, he married Rosemary Roth, and she survives. He is also survived by his 5 children, Barbara (James) Kwiecinski of Lima, Patty (Mike) Kelley of Wapakoneta, Linda Kuhn of Lima, James Louis Klosterman Jr. and Bendy Mann of Warren, IN, Kathy Metzger of Wapakoneta; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and his sister, Ilene Buck of St. Marys. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Thomas Kelley; two great-grandsons; two brothers and two sisters. Jim retired as an inspector from Westinghouse Corp., Lima, after 33 years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. A U. S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Alvin Metzger VFW Post 8445 and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 691, both of Wapakoneta. His hobbies included playing cards, antiquing, woodworking and traveling. A Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, State Route 501, Wapakoneta handled the arrangements. Memorials contributions may be directed to the Auglaize Acres Activity Fund.

KLOSTERMAN, Maurice V. Klosterman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 2 June 2009) Maurice V. Klosterman, age 96, of Celina, the oldest living member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Montezuma, died Monday, June 1, 2009, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born Aug. 28, 1912, in Montezuma a son of the late John J. and Rosa (Dorsten) Klosterman. On Oct. 22, 1938, he married Helen Uhlenhake in St. Henry, and she survives. He is also survived by 5 children, Dale (Bernice) Klosterman of Celina, Glen (Luella) Klosterman of Minster, Dottie (Henry) Dickman of Minster, John (Linda) Klosterman of St. Marys, Sally (Larry) Aller of Lawton, OK; 17 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters; and 1 brother. He was preceded in death by a great-grandson; a sister; three brothers-in-law; and a sister-in-law. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Friday. Hogenkamp Funeral Home –Coldwater is handling the arrangements. Burial will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, in Montezuma. Memorials can be made to Alzheimer's Association West Central Ohio Chapter Lima, 45805.

KLOSTERMAN, Mike H. Klosterman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421157) Mike H. Klosterman, age 62, of Montezuma, Ohio, died on Friday, November 23, 2012 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio. He was born May 17, 1950 in Celina, Ohio to the late Paul Klosterman and Mary Ann (Knapke) Klosterman of Montezuma. On August 22, 1970 he married Linda (Bruns) in Burkettsville, Ohio and she survives in Montezuma, Ohio. Mike is survived by four children Tammy & Charlie Homan of Chickasaw, Carrie & Chuck Nuding, Karla & John Russell and John & Carrie Klosterman all of Montezuma, eleven grandchildren Courtney, Lindsey & Natalie Homan, Connor & Caitlyn Nuding, Cearra, Trista & Michael Russell, Jake, Molly & Anna Klosterman, a brother Ron Klosterman, parents-in-law Eugene & Eileen Bruns of Celina, a brother-in-law Jim Bruns of Mt. Gilad and two sisters-in-law Sharon Triplett of Montezuma and Ann Vandenbosch of Coldwater. He is preceded in death by a son Jeffrey and a daughter Jill. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma, the Men's Society of the church, Coldwater Knights of Columbus, Southshore Sportsman's Club, Celina Moose and Coldwater Eagles. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, Montezuma Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater has been entrusted with the services.

KLOSTERMAN, Omer R. Klosterman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1998874) Omer R. Klosterman, age 95, of Montezuma, died on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Otterbein, St. Marys. He was born December 26, 1921 to John and Rosa (Dorsten) Klosterman. On October 9, 1948 he married Rita (Uhlenhake) and she passed away on October 10, 1999. On November 10, 2001 he married Anita (Beacham) Bible and she passed away on December 22, 2009. He is survived by four children: Dianne and Steven Bertke of New Bremen, Ken and Laura Klosterman of Columbus, Steve Klosterman of Celina, and Annette and David Roeth of Celina; four grandchildren: Krista Bertke, Sean Klosterman, Mike and Tara Bath, and Aaron and Lindsay Bath, three great grandchildren: Colton, Savannah, and Case; and six step granddaughters and their families. He is preceded in death by a brother, Maurice Klosterman and three sisters, Alma Meyer, Ethel Haren, and Dorothy Haber. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Montezuma. A lifetime farmer, he was a member of the NRA, Farm Bureau, NFO, and was a proud member of the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, Montezuma. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements.

KLOSTERMAN, Rosemary Klosterman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – February 26, 2013) Rosemary Klosterman, age 93, of Wapakoneta, died Monday, Feb. 25, 2013, at Auglaize Acres. She was born on March 22, 1919, in St. Marys, the daughter of Isadore and Alice (Davis) Roth, who preceded her in death. On Oct. 8, 1938, she married James L. Klosterman Sr., and he died on March 11, 2011. Survivors include, 5 children, Barbara (James) Kwiecinski of Lima, Patty (Mike) Kelley of Wapakoneta, Linda Kuhn of Lima, James L. Klosterman Jr. of Warren, IN and Kathy Metzger of Wapakoneta; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and 1 sister-in-law, Ilene Buck of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Thomas Kelley; two great-grandsons; two sisters, Betty Ahlers and Joan Morrow; by an infant brother, Raymond Roth. A homemaker, Rosemary was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. Her hobbies included quilting, crocheting, gardening, and in her younger years, fishing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501 in Wapakoneta is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize Acres Activity Fund.

KLOSTERMAN, Thomas H. Klosterman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 10 April 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Thomas "Taco" H. Klosterman, age 80, formerly of rural Celina, OH died Friday April 10, 2020 at his residence in Rockford, OH. He was born October 13, 1939 in St. Marys, OH to Arthur and Viola (Osterfield) Klosterman. On December 14, 1963, he married Barbara J. Freewalt, who died March 17, 2017. Survivors include 2 daughters Kimberly (Richard) Shaffer of Rockford, OH; Kandy Klosterman of Westerville, OH; 6 grandchildren: Nathan Williams, Kelsey Williams, Emily DiAlbart, Blair Shaffer, Alex Shaffer and Zach Gehron; 2 great-grandchildren: Brynna Williams and Kruze Williams; 6 sisters Jean Boes of Gahanna, OH; Marie Humphries of St. Marys, OH; Kay (John) Seibert of Coldwater, OH; Becky (Denny) Link of Batavia, OH; Chrissie (Howie) Chunnic of St. Marys, OH; Judy (David) Fuller of St. Marys, OH; 7 brothers Don Klosterman of St. Marys, OH; Bernard (Carol) Klosterman of St. Marys, OH; Dale (Marsha) Klosterman of Van Wert, OH; Bob (Ronda) Klosterman of St. Marys, OH; John (Cindy) Klosterman of Wapakoneta, OH; Jerry (Delilah) Klosterman of St. Marys, OH; Dick (Catherine) Klosterman of Celina, OH and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Arthur and Viola Klosterman; wife Barbara Klosterman; sister Carolyn Klosterman-Hawkins; sister Shirley Byerley; sister Betty Lengerich; brother David Klosterman; brothers-in-law: John Humphries, Dwaine Byerley and John Lengerich; sister-in-law Barb Klosterman. He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1958). A veteran of the United States Navy, he proudly served his country aboard the USS Holder. He worked for many years at both New Idea Corp. in Coldwater, OH and Rockford Eagles in Rockford, OH. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie # 1292, American Legion Post # 508, Moose Lodge # 1473 and VFW Post #5713. He will be remembered for his dry sense of humor and love for his family. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, a private funeral for family and close friends is scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday April 15, 2020 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Mendon Cemetery in Mendon, OH.

KLOSTERMAN, Thomas L. Klosterman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1747337) Thomas L. Klosterman, age 77, of Coldwater, died on Saturday February 13, 2016 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born on September 23, 1938 in Montezuma to the late Walter & Alvina (Ranly) Klosterman. On October 14, 1961 he married Barbara (Day) Klosterman and she survives him. He is survived by five children, Jeff & Rae Klosterman of Columbus, Mark & Sharon Klosterman of Coldwater, Robert & Karen Klosterman of Coldwater, Paul & Marlee Klosterman of Lebanon, and Richard Klosterman of Coldwater; 13 grandchildren; 1 great grandchildren; siblings Earl & Eileen Klosterman of Taveras, FL, Judy & Jim Rentz of Coldwater, Victor & Pat Klosterman of Chickasaw, Connie & Jim Vail of Centerville, Luke & Rene Klosterman of Coldwater and Gary & Betty Klosterman of Coldwater, MI; and in-laws Margaret Klosterman of Coldwater, Connie Klosterman of Montezuma, Thomas O. & Lana Day of Mansfield, GA and Phil Attewell of Jacksonville, FL. He is also preceded in death by siblings Sr. Maria Klosterman, Mark Klosterman & Robert Klosterman; and in-laws Patricia Klosterman, Rachel Klosterman and Diane Attewell. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater Knights of Columbus Council #1991, St. Gaspar del Bufalo Assembly #825 of Minster for which he had served as the Faithful Navigator. Tom served 22 years in the US Navy as a flight engineer and retired a Chief Petty Officer; he then worked for the Village of Coldwater as a water department supervisor. He continued working by driving bus for Coldwater Schools and the Amish. He was also a member of Coldwater American Legion Post #470 and Coldwater V.F.W. Post #5135. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 19, 2016 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial with military rites will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater has been entrusted with the services.

KNAPKE, Adeline M. Knapke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1689639) Adeline M. Knapke, age 94, of Versailles, Ohio died Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Versailles Health Care. She was born on January 18, 1921 in Maria Stein to the late August & Anna (Miller) Everman. She married Albert L. Knapke on October 12, 1940 in Maria Stein, Ohio. He preceded her in death on October 1, 1980. She is survived by children: Don & Cheryl Knapke, Virginia, Ruth & George Grisez, Versailles, John Knapke, Yorkshire, Nick & Teresa Knapke, Versailles, Jeanette & Bob Marshall, Versailles, Andy & Jan Knapke, Versailles, 14 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, sisters Fritz Reichart, Coldwater & Wilma & Al Zumberger, Russia, in-laws Mary Everman, St. Henry, Urban & Mildred Knapke, Maria Stein, Lucille Kramer, Celina. She was preceded in death by son Roland Knapke, daughter-in-law Barb Knapke, brothers & sisters, Art Everman, Armella Bruggeman, Richard Everman, Clarine Broerman & Cyril Everman. She was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles. Burial will take place in St. Louis Cemetery, North Star, Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia has been entrusted with the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer through the American Cancer Society.

KNAPKE, Ann K. Knapke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – June 17, 2013) Ann K. Knapke, age 72, of 142 Cottonwood Dr.; Celina, died on Sunday, June 16, 2013. Ann was born on Jan. 14, 1941, to Henry and Ester (Nordenbrock) Schenking in Celina. She received her nursing degree from Mount St. Joseph College in 1963 and on July 4, 1964, she married Thomas A. Knapke. She worked as a nurse for a time but decided she wanted to pursue a teaching career. In 1972, Ann received her master’s degree in special education from Wright State University and enjoyed a fulfilling teaching career which spanned 30 years. Although Ann enjoyed nursing and teaching, her greatest love was her family. She is survived by her best friend and husband Tom, and beloved children, Gregg (Deborah) Knapke, St. Paris, and Beth (Thomas J.) Westergerdes, Fort Recovery; her sister Elaine (Rocque) Kramer, Alexandria, VA; and her grandchildren, Todd (Amanda) Baker, St. Paris, Amber (Matt) Beavers, Springboro, Dylan Westergerdes, Fort Recovery; her great-grandchild, Blakely Beavers, Springboro. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Jack and Fred Schenking. Ann enjoyed a very active social life with her many friends. She had great fun with the pals in her chapter of the Red Hats Society. She enjoyed summertime getaways with the Lake Group as well as wintering with her friends in Naples, Fla. Ann supported her chosen profession by belonging to the Mercer County Retired Teachers Association and the Ohio Retired Teachers Association. She tried daily to live her faith and was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Ann had many interests and hobbies, including sewing, cooking and traveling. She was an avid proponent of alternative methods of healing and of health wellness. Her belief in a holistic approach to all aspects of health led her to owning her own business, Gentle Health. Ann had a lifelong enthusiasm about education in general but specifically art education. She took great pleasure in producing canvas paintings and hoped to inspire others to create art as a means of self-expression. Cisco Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. Funeral services will be Thursday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Memorials can be made to the Thomas A. and Ann K. Knapke Art Fund through the Mercer County Civic Foundation or the Thomas A. and Ann K. Knapke Scholarship through the Western Ohio Educational Foundation at Wright State University - Lake Campus.

KNAPKE, Austin C. Knapke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1722651) Austin C. Knapke, age 22, of Minster, Ohio passed away Wednesday December 23, 2015 at his home. He was born in Coldwater on June 30, 1993 to Dave and Deb (Kuess) Knapke. They survive in Minster. He is also survived by brothers & sister: Aaron & Abby Knapke, Minster, Abby & Craig Schlater, Versailles, Andrew Knapke and Adam Knapke both at home, a niece Olivia and a nephew Luke, grandparents Othmar & Nancy Jean Kuess, Celina, Norma and the late Mark Knapke, Cranberry Prairie. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. He graduated from Minster High School in 2012 and from Wright State University with an honorary degree. He was a member of the 2011 and 2012 Minster High School Baseball State Championship Teams. He coached youth baseball and basketball and worked for Center Seeds. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday December 29, 2015 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster has been entrusted with the services. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

KNAPKE, Eileen M. Knapke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1578774) Eileen M. Knapke, age 87, of St. Henry, OH died Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Gardens of St. Henry. She was born on March 7, 1928 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late August & Catherine (Hemmelgarn) Budde. She married Robert F. Knapke on April 29, 1950 in Maria Stein, Ohio. He preceded her in death on December 9, 2000. She is survived by children: Jim & Kendra Knapke, New Bremen, Don & Shannon Knapke, Beaver, OK, Janet & Joe Bidlack, Celina, Sharon & Gary Hemmelgarn, Ft. Recovery, John & Janice Knapke, St. Henry, Sandy & Tony Rindler, St. Henry, 13 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren, brothers & sisters: Esther Hess, Montezuma, Ruth Youngpeter, Lima, Marie Youngpeter, Findlay, Tom & Marguerite Budde, Wisconsin, Alice & Jim Pack, Titusville, FL, Norma Seger, Minster, Rosie Kunemund, in-laws Kathy & Bill Freeman, Celina, Esther Knapke, St. Henry & Norma Knapke, St. Henry. She was preceded in death by a brother Ivo Budde & numerous in-laws. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry, the church choir, funeral choir, communion distributor and Rosary Altar Sodality. She was also a member of the Knights of St. John Aux, Maria Stein. She volunteered at Mercer County Hospital, Coldwater. She loved flowers & reading and did a lot of sewing for her children when they were young. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry. Burial will take place in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry has been entrusted with the services.

KNAPKE, Esther A. Knapke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1983556) Esther A. Knapke, age 90, of Cranberry Prairie, died Friday, July 7, 2017 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born September 14, 1926 in Chickasaw to the late Albert & Anna (Homan) Hartings. On October 21, 1950 she married William F. Knapke and he died September 17, 2008. She is survived a son Jerry & Nancy Knapke of Van Wert; a daughter Linda Perez of Columbus; six grandchildren; one step grandchild; eleven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; siblings Bernard Hartings of St. Henry and Hilda & Harold Meyer of Minster; and a sister-in-law Norma Knapke of St. Henry. She is also preceded in death brothers Louis & Irene Hartings and Gregor & Joan Hartings; and in-laws Esther Hartings, Lucille Hess, Hilda Knapke, Rita Muhlenkamp, Sr. Julia, Roselyn Muhlenkamp, Claude, Bernard, Mark and Robert Knapke. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Cranberry and the ladies Altar Rosary sodality of the church. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday July 10, 2017 at St. Francis Church, Cranberry. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Care.

KNAPKE, Frances M. Knapke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1766183) Frances M. Knapke, age 95, formerly of Coldwater, died Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Celina Manor. She was born May 1, 1920, in St. Peter, Ohio, to the late John & Elizabeth (Koesters) Jutte. On June 15, 1940 she married Adolph J. Knapke. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1993. She is survived by nine children, Tom Knapke, St. Marys, Janice Gruebmeyer, Phoenix, AZ, Mike & Teri Knapke, Englewood, OH, Larry & Carol Knapke, Littleton, CO, Gary & Jackie Knapke, Coldwater, Leon Knapke, Aurora, CO, Joyce & Kraig Klosterman, Coldwater, Bev & Lon Frye, Naperville, IL and Nancy & Mark Poeppelman, Dublin, OH, 16 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild, sisters-in-law, Ethel Jutte, St. Henry and Joanne Jutte, Celina. She was preceded in death by daughter-in-law Ann Knapke, son-in-law Jerry Gobrecht, brothers: Alfred & Ginny Jutte, Ralph & Sally Jutte, Albert Jutte, Johnnie & Luella Jutte, sisters: Loretta & Ollie Braun, Florentine & Herb Fiely, Johanna & Bill Keller, Justine & Ray Bader and Mildred & Henry Knoth, 2 great grandchildren, Jacob & Ryan Knapke, and in-laws, Florian & Viola Knapke, Louie & Wilma Knapke, Eulitta & Ray Laux and Linus Knapke. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater and the Ladies Sodality of the Church. She worked at Bettie’s Restaurant and retired custodian from Coldwater Schools. Frances enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, gardening, attending church and most of all, spending time with her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 4, 2016 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

KNAPKE, Gerald G. Knapke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 August 2011) Gerald H. "99" Knapke, age 60, of Maria Stein died on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011, at his sister's residence. He was born on Jan. 12, 1951, in Coldwater, to the late Leander and Elenora (Hartings) Knapke. He is survived by his six siblings; a sister-in-law and 28 nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by a brother and a brother-in-law, Michael Koesters. Graveside services will be Saturday at St. John Cemetery in Maria Stein. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster handled the arrangements.

KNAPKE, Gerald H. Knapke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420661) Gerald H. Knapke age 60 of Maria Stein, Ohio passed away at his sister’s residence on Wednesday August 17, 2011. He was born in Coldwater on January 12, 1951 to the late Leander & Elenora (Hartings) Knapke. He is survived by brothers & sisters, Rosemary & Tony Fullenkamp, Ft. Loramie, Rita & Bob Niekamp, New Bremen, Ann & David Long, Findlay, Emily & Charles Flanagan, Maria Stein, Ivo & Pam Knapke, Maria Stein, twin brother Tom Knapke, Maria Stein, sister-in-law Mary Knapke, Maria Stein, 28 nephews & nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Louis Knapke & brother-in-law Michael Koesters. He was a graduate of Marion Local High School in 1969 and was employed at Dynamic Weld in Osgood, OH and a longtime farmer. Graveside services will be Saturday, August 20 at St. John Cemetery, Maria Stein. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, OH has been entrusted with the services.

KNAPKE, Jerry E. Knapke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=35731857_JKnapke) Jerry E. Knapke, age 85, of Coldwater died on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Celina Manor. He was born October 16, 1931 in Philothea to the late Edward & Helen (Dues) Knapke. On July 2, 1955, he married Marlene (Hemmelgarn) who survives in Coldwater. He is survived by daughters, Karla Knapke of Tipp City and Alicia & Chet Stanley of Marysville; six grandchildren, Josh, Hileigh, Hannah, Julia, Grace, and Rose; four great grandchildren, Jack, Maddie, Max, Devin; siblings Mary Lou Fortener of Coldwater and Ed & Toni Knapke of Louisville, KY; and in laws, Louie Braun of St. Henry, Tom & Dolly Hemmelgarn of Ft. Recovery, Dave & Georgie Hemmelgarn of Lewisburg, Bill & Mary Lou Hemmelgarn of Portland and Nancy Hemmelgarn of Chicago, IL. He is preceded in death by siblings Bob & Josie Knapke, Jim & Ruth Knapke, and Sylvia Braun; parents-in-law Clem & Julia Hemmelgarn; and in-laws Walt Fortener, and Larry Hemmelgarn. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, the men’s Holy Name of the church and Coldwater American Legion Post #470. Jerry served as a sergeant in the US Army during the Korean War and worked as a supervisor at the former New Idea Plant in Coldwater. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and bowling; he was the first to roll a 300 game at Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.

KNAPKE, Leo H. Knapke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 24 July 2017) Leo H. Knapke, age 101, of Celina, died Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Celina Manor. He was born on July 22, 1916, in Chickasaw to John and Anna (Bruns) Knapke, who preceded him in death. On Nov. 26, 1949, he married Rita R. Reineke, and she passed away on June 29, 2000. Survivors include two sons, Tim (Elaine) Knapke and Tom (Jill) Knapke; a daughter-in-law; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; three sisters and a brother. He was preceded in death by a son, Nick Knapke, four sisters and two brothers. A Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church, Celina. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Community Health Professionals or to Immaculate Conception Church, Endowment Fund.

KNAPKE, Leona M. Stukenborg Knapke (Abstracted from Obituary | Leona M. Knapke of St. Henry, Ohio | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Leona M. (Stukenborg) Knapke, age 93, of St. Henry, passed away Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born Oct. 29, 1926 in St. Henry to the late Frank & Clara (Schockman) Stukenborg. On July 23, 1949 she married Louis J. Knapke, and he died Sept. 11, 1998. Leona is survived by children: Dale & Mary Knapke of Sidney, Diane & Tom Hartman of Port Clinton, Dave Knapke of St. Henry, Ken & Joan Knapke of Sidney, Don & Cathy Knapke of Ft. Recovery, Cindy & Ed Bergman of New Bremen, Barb Knapke of Butte, MT, Lois & Terry Hemmelgarn of Chagrin Falls, a daughter-in-law, Jean Knapke of Marietta, 26 grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren. She is also survived by siblings and in-laws, Dorothy Buening of Coldwater, Arthur & Joyce Stukenborg of St. Henry, and Francis Vondrell of Kettering. Leona is preceded in death by a son, Michael Knapke, a daughter-in-law Kathy Knapke, two grandchildren, Chloe and Nick, and two great grandchildren, Brittany and Brenda, as well as siblings and in-laws, Father Robert Stukenborg, Marcella Riley, Margaret & Hugo Schoenlein, William & Donna Stukenborg, Adeline & Robert Reigelsperger, Ernest Buening, and Luke Vondrell. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry. Leona was a devoted mother and a loving grandmother. She was a giving person, and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.

KNAPKE, Luke B. Knapke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 March 2010) Luke B. Knapke, age 90, 195 S. Paris St., Minster, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys following an extended illness. He was born May 29, 1919, in Minster, a son of Anthony H. and Anna Elizabeth (Hemmelgarn) Knapke; they preceded him in death. On Aug. 18, 1949, in Minster, he married Mary H. Cull; she survives. He is also survived by his children, Ann (Wendell) Fletcher of Pittsboro, NC, Tony (Deb) Knapke of Columbus, Paul (JoAnn) Knapke of Columbus, Melanie (Doug) Taylor of New Bremen, Gene (Norma) Knapke of New Bremen, John (Janet) Knapke of Columbus, Ted (Trish) Knapke of Mason, Kathy (Jim) Keiser of Minster, Susan (Dan) Paulus of Bowling Green; his sisters, Beata Muhlenkamp of St. Henry, Betty Goetz of Pasadena, CA, Ann (Lell) Hickey of Dayton, Tom (Dorothy) Knapke of Glandorf; 24 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Steven Kemper; a grandchild; four sisters, Prisca Liskowiak, Joan Knapke, Marie Smith, Lorena Knapke; two brothers, Paul Knapke, Anthony Knapke. He was a member of the St. Augustine Church. He attended local grade school, skipping second grade and attended four years of high school at Brunnerdale Seminary. He had one year of college at St. Joseph's College, Rensselaer, IN, and one year and summer at Ohio Northern University and received his teaching certificate. He started teaching at 19-years-old in 1938 at Chickasaw Elementary and was also an organist in the local church. After three years he accepted a job at St. Henry both teaching and organist. The army intervened; Knapke was drafted, July 1941 for one year, ended up serving 4.5 years through World War II. He achieved rank of Captain in Armored Force and Psychological Warfare. He spent 2.5 years in North Africa and Italy. Upon mustering out, he was hired as an organist at St. Augustine Church, Minster, in December 1945. He was still attending the University of Dayton and received a bachelor of science in education in 1946. In the fall of 1946, he started teaching vocal and instrumental music at Minster High School. In the Fall 1948, he returned back to the University of Dayton to take additional music courses and received a bachelor of music in 1951. Upon marrying Mary H. Cull in August 1949, he moved to Port Clinton where he taught vocal music in the high school there for one year. He returned to Minster in fall 1950 to teach vocal music and English at Minster High School. He served as organist and choir director at St. Augustine Church. He transferred to teaching junior high school in fall 1955; he taught seventh and eighth-grade science until retirement in July 1974. He spent 26 years in Minster and 34.5 years in the teaching profession. He continued as church organist and choir director until retirement in 1981. He was also musically active with the Barbershop Quartet, the Quadranters for 20 years starting in 1948. He was an elected trustee of the Minster Historical Society at its first election in 1976 and remained active in that capacity. He had undertaken the task of translating early issues of the Minster Post, which are printed in Gothic style print. This is to find newsworthy and historical items that might otherwise be lost. Having translated articles written in Low German by an area immigrant woman, resulting after five years in the publication of a book by the Minster Historical Society in 1987 - approximately 5, 600 copies sold to date. Knapke was also involved with his wife Mary in obtaining, organizing and maintaining the unique funeral card collection of the Minster Historical Society. The collection originally numbered 4, 200 entries in 1978, now more than 18, 500 entries. He and his wife Mary are the parents of nine children, 25 grandchildren (one deceased) and six great-grandchildren. He was named citizen of the year in 1985 by the Minster Civic Association and was Oktoberfest Grand Marshal in 1989. He enjoyed history, woodworking and reading. He was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Holy Name Society and Ohio Retired Teachers Association. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at St. Augustine Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with full military honors at graveside by the Minster Firing Squad. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Minster Area Life Squad and Minster Historical Society.

KNAPKE, Marie J. Knapke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1622992) Marie J. Knapke, age 88, of St. Henry, died on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the Gardens at St. Henry. She was born December 7, 1926 in Maria Stein, to the late Aloys & Elizabeth (Miller) Bruggeman. On August 25, 1948, she married Carl J. ‘Chick’ Knapke, who died November 26, 2005. She is survived by five children, Linda (Chris) Onkst of Greenville, Connie Flaska of Sidney, James Knapke of Coldwater, Jeffrey Knapke of Ponca City, OK and Timothy (Deborah) Knapke of St. Henry, eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, Irene (Norman) Stueve of Minster, Arthur (Charlotte) Bruggeman of Maria Stein, Gerald (Patricia) Bruggeman of Greenville, and Barbara (Dennis) Link of Maria Stein, and a brother-in-law, Ivo Link of St. Henry. She is preceded in death by a son, Charlie Knapke, and brothers and sisters, Dorothy Kemper, Rita (Leo) Schulte, Joseph Bruggeman, Vincent Bruggeman, Alexander (Doretta) Bruggeman, and Julia Link. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and its Rosary Altar Sodality. She was a great cook and enjoyed many hobbies, including cross stitching, puzzles, camping, traveling and fishing. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 10, 2015 at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery, St. Henry. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the services.

KNAPKE, Mary Ann Knapke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=52948811_MKnapke) Mary Ann Knapke, age 90, 12 South Eastmoor Drive, New Bremen passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, OH. She was born March 19, 1927 to the late Bernard and Victoria (Pleiman) Schulze. On October 26, 1949, she married John Albert Knapke, who preceded her in death on December 2004. Surviving are a son, Steven (Lien) Knapke of Tualatin OR, a daughter Joyce (Joseph) Magoteaux, Versailles, OH, two grandchildren Scott (Angela) Magoteaux and Jessica (Cory) Griesdorn both of Versailles, 5 great grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, and 4 step great grandchildren. She is also survived by sister Elsie (Ralph) Winner, Osgood, and brothers-in-law Bill Miller of New Bern, NC and Bob Albers of North Star, OH. She was preceded in death by sisters Vera Schlater, Ginny Miller, Kathleen Bergman and brother Bernard (Bud) Schulze, brothers-in-law Norb Schlater, Gene Bergman, Ralph Winner and sister-in-law Joann Albers. She was a homemaker who enjoyed playing cards, reading and doing cross-stitch. She was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, October 19, 2017 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen. Burial in St. Martin Cemetery, Osgood. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

KNAPKE, Mary H. Knapke (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/mary-knapke) Mary H. Knapke, age 88, Minster, passed away June 3, 2019 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Mary’s, Ohio. She was born September 28, 1930, in Minster, to Hershmel H. Cull and Thelma K. Laufersweiler Cull. On August 18, 1949, she married Luke B. Knapke. Mary is survived by children Ann Fletcher, Tony and Debra Knapke, Paul and JoAnn Knapke, Melanie and Doug Taylor, Gene and Norma Knapke, John and Janet Knapke, Ted and Trish Knapke, Kathy and Jim Keiser, Susan and Dan Paulus, 24 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren, sister Phyllis Poletz and brother Jim Cull. She was preceded in death by husband Luke Knapke on March 16, 2010, son-in-law Steven Kemper, and grandson Michael Kemper. Mary was a devout member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, serving on the parish council, Mission Commission, and various other ministries. She loved to craft rosaries and sew quilts for veterans in hospitals. She enjoyed 30 years of service at the FJ Stallo Memorial Library, and retired as head librarian. She was an active member of the Minster Historical Society. She and her husband Luke translated the historical account of early area settler Liwwat Boke, and translated early German issues of the Community Post. Together they developed an obituary card file system to aid local genealogical research. In 2010, she was Grand Marshal of the Minster Oktoberfest, and in 2012 was honored as Minster Civic Association Citizen of the Year. Mary was an officer of the American Legion Auxiliary, and received the Department of Ohio Unit Member of the Year award in 2017, recognizing her many years of service. Mary enjoyed reading, traveling, fishing and spending time with her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations should be made to “Blessed from Above” St. Augustine Organ Fund and FJ Stallo Library.

KNAPKE, Mildred E. Knapke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1871760) Mildred E. “Millie” Knapke, age 90, of Maria Stein, died October 31, 2016 at her residence. She was born July 23, 1926, in St. Henry, to the late Norbert & Victoria (Thobe) Klenke. On July 10, 1948, she married Urban Knapke, who survives in Maria Stein. She is also survived by seven children, Linda & Jim Schwieterman of Maria Stein, David & Carol Knapke of Ft. Recovery, Norma Jean & Joe Puthoff of Chickasaw, Kenneth & Marilyn Knapke, Sharon & Gene Evers, Gary & Terri Knapke, and Dale & Katie Knapke all of Maria Stein. Millie is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, and siblings: Elmer & Mary Lou Klenke, Delores Muhlenkamp, Esther Goettemoeller, Anne & Paul Tobe, Ivo & Ginny Klenke, and Pat & Joe Brackman, and in- laws: Frances Klenke, June Klenke, Joan Ranly and Lucille Kramer. She was preceded in death by a grandson, John Schwieterman, siblings: Bill Klenke, Bob Klenke, Don Klenke and Mary Lou Ranly, and in-laws: Marvin Muhlenkamp, Daniel Goettemoeller, Lily Klenke, Ray Mock, Harold Ranly, Mike Stachler, Aloys & Dorena Knapke, Eleanor & Harry Winkeljohn, Andrew & Lorena Knapke, Bert & Addie Knapke, Al Kramer, and Elmer & Agnes Knapke. Millie was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein, and the St. Anne’s Sodality. She was a home maker and loved being with her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, November 4, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry has been entrusted with the services. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care.

KNAPKE, Mildred Elaine Donavan Knapke (Abstracted from Obituary | Mildred Knapke | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Mildred Elaine (Donavan) Knapke, age 74, of Celina, Ohio, died Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima. She was born August 20, 1947, in Celina to the late Oliver & Mabel (Medaugh) Donavan. She is survived by children, Ronald Knapke of Coldwater, Brenda Depweg of Coldwater, and Christina Knapke of Piqua; and grandchildren, Jamie, Katelyn, and Lindsey; and great-grandchildren, Madison and Kevin. She is preceded in death by sons, Timothy and James Knapke. She was a homemaker and member of the Lighthouse Church in Celina. Services will be held at the Lighthouse Church, Celina.

KNAPKE, Riley James Knapke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421433) Riley James Knapke, stillborn son of Roger and Lynda (Fiely) Knapke of Coldwater Ohio died on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio. Riley is survived by grandparents Jerry & Janice Knapke of Coldwater, Ohio and Marilyn Fiely of Cranberry Prairie, Ohio and a great grandmother Audrey McEldowney of St. Henry, Ohio. He is preceded in death by a grandfather Art Fiely. Graveside services will be Saturday, November 19, 2011 at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater, Ohio.

KNAPKE, Rosemary Knapke (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Rosemary Knapke, age 89, of Celina, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Celina Manor Nursing Home. Born in Indiana on January 4, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Oscar F. and Marie C. (Baker) Schaadt. Rosemary married Ivo H. Knapke on August 23, 1941 and he preceded her in death on October 16, 1976. Surviving are 1 daughter, Maryanne Knapke of Celina and 1 sister, Lois Gross of Troy. Preceding Rosemary in death were four sisters: Margaret Rismiller, Anna Lee Kohlhorst, Norma Mae Utz and Bonnie Lou Martens. Rosemary was a homemaker and had been an Avon Representative. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Celina and active in the Altar-Rosary Society and Daughters of Isabella. Hobbies of Rosemary's were growing flowers, sewing and crocheting. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church, Celina. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Memorials in memory of Rosemary may be directed to the Immaculate Conception Education Endowment Fund.

KNAPKE, Steven L. Knapke (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1852398) Steven L. Knapke, age 65, of Yorkshire, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. He was born on January 2, 1951 in Celina to the late Elmer & Agnes (Kramer) Knapke. He married Lois Stammen on May 13, 1972 at St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star, Ohio. She survives in Yorkshire. He is also survived by children: Lisa & Tony DiRenzo, Canfield; Emmy & Jim D'Antonio, Dublin; Rachel Knapke, Dublin & Douglas & Megan Knapke, Sidney; grandchildren: Anthony & Dominic DiRenzo, Charlotte, Olivia, & Benjamin D’Antonio, Henry Knapke & Collin Durham; brothers & sisters: Rosie Subler, Versailles; Virgil & Kathy Knapke, Jacksonville, FL; Irene & Dave Stonebraker, Versailles; Mike & Phyllis Knapke, Louisville, KY; Kathy Wood, Versailles; Jerry & Sheila Knapke, Troy; Marlene & Steve Schlater, Lebanon; Joe & Sue Ann Knapke, Versailles; Marvin & Sue Knapke, Versailles; Judy & Craig Owen, Dayton; in-laws: Jerry & Linda Stammen, Versailles; Jim & Connie Stammen, Piqua; Jeff & Connie Stammen, North Star; Betty & Kent Davis, North Star; John & Christina Stammen, St. Charles, IL. He was preceded in death by in-laws Larry Subler and Jack Wood and parent in-laws Robert & Loretta Stammen. He was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Osgood where he was a distributor. He was a graduate of Versailles High School in 1969 and a veteran of the Army National Guard. Steve was a member of the Versailles Eagles & Versailles K of C. He was a devout Catholic, a faithful blood donor and an avid gardener. He was self-employed electrician and most recently employed at Marathon Gas. His wife, children and grandchildren brought him his greatest joys. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, September 17, 2016 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Osgood, Ohio. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery, North Star. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be made to Center for Neurological Development, Burkettsville, Ohio. In honor of Steve, the family asks to please consider being a blood donor.

KNAPKE, Thomas A. Knapke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 October 2018) Thomas A. Knapke, age 76, died on Oct. 4, 2018 at his home in St. Marys. Tom was born on Oct. 23, 1941, in Coldwater, to the late Adolph and Frances (Jutte) Knapke. On July 4, 1964, he married the love of his life, Ann (Schenking) Knapke, who preceded him in death June 16, 2013. Tom enjoyed a busy career but he loved to be with his family. He is survived by his beloved children, Gregg (Deborah) Knapke, St. Paris and Beth (Thomas J.) Westgerdes, Fort Recovery; his grandchildren Todd Baker, St. Paris, Amber (Matt) Beavers, Springboro, Dylan and Anabella Westgerdes, Fort Recovery and his great-grandchild Blakely Beavers, Springboro. Tom is also survived by brothers, Mike (Teri) Knapke, Englewood, Larry (Carol) Knapke, Littleton CO, Gary (Jackie) Knapke, Coldwater, Leon Knapke, Aurora, CO and sisters, Janice Gruebmeyer, Gilbert, AZ, Joyce (Kraig) Klosterman, Coldwater, Bev (Lon) Frye, Georgetown, TX, and Nancy (Mark) Poeppelman, Dublin. Tom received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Dayton. He taught and coached at Marion Local Schools and earned his Master of Business Administration at Ball State in 1968. Tom was athletic director and principal at Marion Local and became superintendent of Minster Local Schools and then Parkway Schools. He earned his Ph.D. in Education Administration from Bowling Green State University in 1981. Tom was a firm believer in higher education and lifelong learning. He served in various functions at the Western Ohio Branch Campus of Wright State University starting in 1977. He was dean from 1979 to 1983. He taught business classes while also serving as director of the Small Business Enterprise Center (SBDC) from 1983 to 2001. In 1995, Tom became MBA advisor and interim assistant dean as well as assistant dean for development until his retirement in 2006. He was a lifetime member of the Western Ohio Educational Foundation and served on its executive committee. Tom was chair of the Capital Campaign Committee that spearheaded fundraising to renovate the Lake Campus in 2007 as well as the driving force to create the first Lake Campus student residential unit in 2010. Tom was also tremendous force for leading positive change in our local communities. He was especially committed to ensuring future generations the opportunity to enjoy our natural resources. He was positive that Grand Lake would become a beacon of hope to find real solutions to improve all inland water quality. He helped establish the Grand Lake St. Marys Restoration Commission in 2010 and served as the first facilitator. He served as a GLRC member and on the GLRC State Director's Committee from 2010 to present. In 2016, he resumed the post of the GLRC facilitator. Tom served on many boards and committees at national, regional and local levels. He loved to teach and felt it was his responsibility to lend his expertise to students, to the school he loved and to other causes important to him. He was board member of WSU President's Club, the Stanley Allen Society, Dayton; the Arts Place in Portland, IN; Lake Development Corporation Executive Board and he was on the Economic Development Loan Review Board in Mercer County. He chaired three fund drives to establish and improve the Auglaize / Mercer YMCA. Tom was a proud supporter of the University of Dayton Flyers and enjoyed basketball tournament trips with the Flyer Fanatics. He loved traveling with his group of lifelong friends and taking his grandchildren to Cincinnati Reds ballgames. Cisco Funeral Home, Celina is entrusted with the arrangements. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Memorials can be made to the Thomas A. and Ann K. Knapke Art Fund through the Mercer County Civic Foundation or the Thomas A. and Ann K. Knapke Scholarship through the Western Ohio Educational Foundation at Wright State University Lake Campus. Funeral services have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, Celina & St. Marys.

KNAPKE, William F. Knapke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 September 2008) William F. Knapke, age 84, 1917 Cranberry Road, St. Henry, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2008, at the Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born on July 4, 1924, in Cranberry Prairie, a son of William and Rosa (Hemmelgarn) Knapke, and they preceded him in death. On Oct. 21, 1950, he married Esther Hartings in Chickasaw, she survives. He is survived by a son, Jerry (Nancy) Knapke of Ohio City; a daughter, Linda Perez of Bryan; a sister; two sisters-in-law; six grandchildren; a step-grandchild; five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by four sisters; four brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, at the St. Francis Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Marys is handling the arrangements.

KNAPP, Ivan Ellis Knapp Jr. (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 24 February 2017) Ivan Ellis Knapp, Jr., age 74, formerly of 10120 Celina-Mendon Road, Mendon, Ohio, died Friday, February 24, 2017, at Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community. He was born May 24, 1942, in Allen County, Ohio, the son of Ivan and Elsie (Toler) Knapp, Sr. He married Rudite Ozolins on August 6, 1966, at the Wayne Street United Methodist Church in Saint Marys, and she survives in Monroe, Ohio. He is also survived by his children: Ivan (Alexa) Knapp, III of Montclair, NJ; Christine (Russell) Rilling of Monroe, OH; Charlie (Mary) Knapp of Monroe, OH; his grandchildren: Austin Rilling; Casey Rilling; Amelia Knapp; Natalie Knapp and Edwin Knapp; his siblings; Jane (James) Schwartz of Spencerville and Paul (Sandy) Knapp of Germantown, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents; by two sisters: Elsie Wein and Betty Wessel. Ivan was a 1960 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the Ohio State University, and his Master’s Degree from Bowling Green State University. He was a guidance counselor for the Marion Local School District. He later wrote for several local newspapers, and was the owner and writer of Knapp’sNews.com. He was a member of the Lion’s Club, Kiwanis, and the Mercer County Fair Board, and a DARE Program Booster. He was named Mercer County Citizen of the Year in 2014. In his spare time, Ivan enjoyed farming and writing. Funeral rites will be Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road. Burial will follow at the Tomlinson Cemetery, Mendon. Memorial gifts may be given to Grand Lake Hospice

KNAPP, Patricia Ann Knapp (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 January 2010) Patricia Ann Knapp, age 50, of Knoxville, TN, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, after a long battle with kidney disease, heart disease and strokes. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Altas Knapp; daughters, Teresa Knapp of Newport News, VA, Kelly Knapp of Knoxville, TN; grandson, Nolan Knapp of Newport News, VA; mother, Christine Henderson of Knoxville, TN; father, Clyde Henderson of Clarksville, TN; brothers, Clyde Henderson of Knoxville, TN, Don Henderson of Tampa, FL, Lynn Henderson, Michael Henderson of Strawberry Plains; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Lewis and Cornie Mink. She was of the Baptist faith and was a veteran of the United States Army. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Mynatt Funeral Home-Halls Chapel. Family and friends will meet Thursday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for interment services.

KNAPSCHAEFER, Mary Martha Knapschaefer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 26 April 2010) Mary Martha Knapschaefer, age 82, 1009 West Vine St, Coldwater, died Saturday, April 24, 2010, at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born Jan.11, 1928, in Versailles, a daughter to William Jennings Short and Marcella Francis. On Oct. 2, 1948, she married Hugo Leo Knapschaefer in Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater, and he died Oct. 22, 2003. She is survived by six children, Michael (Rita) Knapschaefer of Coldwater, Jack (Bonnie) Knapschaefer of Coldwater, Joe (Linda) Knapschaefer of Coldwater, Marianne (Thomas) Kincaid of Coldwater, Allen (Darcie) Knapschaefer of Kingwood, TX and Denis (Angie) Knapschaefer of Coldwater; 28 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and sisters-in-law. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and two brothers. A Mass of Christina Burial will be Wednesday, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice.

KNATZ, Donna Lenhart Knatz (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 30 October 2018) Donna “Jean” Knatz, age 87, of Saint Marys, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community. She was born October 15, 1931, in Auglaize County, the daughter of Robert and Luella (Mees) Lenhart. She married Harold Knatz on September 30, 1950, at Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys; he survives at the residence. She is also survived by her two children: Mike (Loretta) Knatz of Saint Marys; KayAnn (Randy) Lauth of Saint Marys. She is survived by a grandson, Chad Reiher; by two great-grandchildren: Prestin Godfrey and Lucas Coldiron; by a great-great-granddaughter, Blaire Coldiron. Also surviving is a brother, Don (Jacque) Lenhart of Saint Marys. She was preceded in death by her parents. Jean was a 1949 graduate of Buckland High School. She was a homemaker and enjoyed being a farmers’ wife. She liked to travel, play cards with her many good friends and family, and helping on the farm. She loved animals, loved her children and loved to read. She had formerly worked at Name Plate in Spencerville. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys, where she had taught Sunday School for many years. She belonged to the Rural Women’s’ Club, she liked to make ceramics, and she also liked to mow her grass. Her favorite time of year was the Christmas season! Funeral rites will be Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial gifts may be given to either Zion Lutheran Church or Grand Lake Hospice.

KNATZ, Harold O. Knatz (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 6 September 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Harold Knatz, age 90 of Saint Marys, died Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Otterbein St Marys Retirement Community. He was born November 27, 1929, in Auglaize County, Ohio the son of Carl and Emma (Thielk) Knatz. He married Donna Jean Lenhart on September 30, 1950; she preceded him in death on October 30, 2018. He is survived by his two children: Mike (Loretta) Knatz of Saint Marys; Kay (Randy) Lauth of New Knoxville; by a grandson, Chad Reiher; step-granddaughter, Heather Crouch; by his great-grandchildren, Prestin Godfrey; Lucas (Deandrea Nichols) Coldiron; Malachai Crouch; Raven Crouch; by two great-great- grandchildren: Blaine Coldiron and Dorian Coldiron. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Carol Knatz of Saint Marys; a brother-in- law, Don (Jacque) Lenhart of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; brothers Robert Knatz and Charlie Knatz; and sisters Delores Stienecker and Wilma Moeller. Harold was a 1948 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He was a lifelong farmer, which he dearly loved doing, and he also worked as an electrician at Schultz Electric. He was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys, where he had served in many leadership roles. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and he had many interests including woodworking, spending time with his family, fishing, making homemade ice cream, traveling and caring for his pets. Most of all, Harold loved his family! Graveside funeral rites will be at Resthaven Memory Gardens. In accordance with the mandates of the Ohio Department of Health, visitors are required to wear masks and socially distance during the current pandemic. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

KNATZ, Robert E. Knatz (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 16 October 2016) Robert E. Knatz, age 91, of St. Marys, OH died Sunday October 16, 2016 at Vancrest of St. Marys. He was born May 27, 1925 in Noble Twp. – Auglaize Co., OH to Carl and Emma (Thielk) Knatz. On November 6, 1947 he married Joan Hertenstein, who died April 24, 2006. Survivors include 2 daughters Sue Ellen (Bob) Harman of Celina, OH; Lori (Steve) Hirschfeld of St. Marys, OH; 2 sons Dan (Teresa) Knatz; Larry Knatz both of St. Marys, OH; 5 grandchildren: Matthew Knatz, Brian Knatz, Stacey (Kyle) Hotelling, Morgan Hirschfeld, Ryan (Christina) Harman; 4 great-grandchildren: Stephanie, Nathan and Lucas Knatz; Layne Frank; 2 step-grandchildren: Rob, Stephanie; 1 brother Harold (Jean) Knatz of St. Marys, OH and 1 sister-in-law Carol Knatz of St. Marys, OH. Preceded in death by his parents Carl and Emma Knatz; his wife Joan Knatz; sister Dolores Stienecker; sister Wilma Moeller; brother Charles Knatz and a great-granddaughter, Olivia Knatz. A veteran of the United States Navy, he served aboard the USS Tunedrake in the Asiatic – Pacific Theatre during World War II. Mr. Knatz was a life-long dairy farmer in Noble Township. He also worked for as a custodian and bus driver for St. Marys City Schools for 30 years. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and VFW Post #9289, both in St. Marys. Services are scheduled to be Saturday October 22, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church 210 N. Wayne Street in St. Marys. Burial, with full graveside military honors, will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Miller – Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W, High Street Chapel) in St. Marys handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the church.

KNEISLEY, Kathern V. Kneisley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 December 2010) Kathern V. Kneisley, age 59, formerly of Celina, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2010, at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice. She was born on Aug. 3, 1951, in Hardin County, the daughter of Robert Kneisley and Dorothy Marie (Byers) Bates. She is survived by her father, Robert Kneisley of Kenton; two brothers; her half-brother and her brother-in-law. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Bates; her stepfather, Ernie Bates and her sister. Private family services will be held at the convenience of the family.

KNIPPLE, Ray J. Knipple (Abstracted from the Lima News, Aug 20, 1976) NEW BREMEN - Ray J. Knipple, age 79, died Wednesday in Joint Township District Hospital, St Marys, of an apparent heart attack. Born March 16, 1897, in New Bremen, he was a son of William and Clara Keppler Knipple. He married Louise Laut, July 2, 1921 and she survives. Also surviving are two brothers, Carl of St Marys, and Wilbert of Fostoria and five sisters, Marie Spencer of Everett, WA, Ester Parks of Dayton, Margaret Slife of Wapakoneta, Kathrine Newell of Toledo, and Helen While of Dayton. Mr. Knipple was a World War I veteran, a charter member of Post 241 American Legion, a member of the Soldier's Relief Commission, past president of the Past Commanders Association of the Second District of the American Legion, a past Grand Ches-De-Gare of the 40 Et-8 and held various offices in the state organization of the Ches-De-Gare. He was a member of the Mercer Lodge 121 Free and Accepts Masons. Auglaize County Barracks of World War I veterans, the Home Benefit Association, New Bremen Senior Citizens and a central committee of the Auglaize County Board of Elections. He owned and operated the Knipple Bakery for 21 years He was later employed for 18 years as superintendent of the municipal water department On Jan 1, 1971 he was made a member of the board of directors of the Community Savings and Loan Co. of St Marys and he was a member of the St Paul United Church of Christ. Services will be in Vornholt Funeral Home. Burial will be in German Protestant Cemetery. Masonic services will be at the funeral home. American Legion Post 241 will have military services at the cemetery.

KNITTLE, Carey D. Knittle (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 September 2009) Carey D. "Dave" Knittle, age 58 of near Monticello, died Friday Sept. 11, 2009, when he collided his motorcycle and a car at the intersection on St. Rt. 197 and Marbaugh roads in western Auglaize County. He was born June 28, 1951, in Decatur, IN, a son of Carey G. and Marjorie L. Stetler Knittle, who survive in Monticello. On Jan. 13, 1973, he married Debra A. Geiger, who survives along with a son, Jeffrey Scott (Kirsten) Knittle, who is serving in the U. S Army, stationed in Colorado Springs, CO; a grandson; four siblings; his mother-in-law; 10 nieces and nephews; eight great-nieces and nephews. He had served in the U. S. Army from 1983 to 1986. Funeral services will be Tuesday in the Monticello Church. Military rites will be conducted following the services at the church by the Bowersock Bros. VFW Post 6772 and the Harry J. Reynolds American Legion Post 191, both of Spencerville. Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville is handling the arrangements. Memorial may be made to the Monticello Church.

KNOCH, Carol A. Knoch (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – September 10, 2013) Carol A. Knoch, age 78, of Wapakoneta, died at the St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on Dec. 22, 1934, in Jackson Township, Shelby County, the daughter of Henry C. and Margaret (Rickert) Christler, who preceded her in death. On Aug. 18, 1956, she married James M. Knoch, and he survives. Other survivors include 2 sons, James M. (Karen) Knoch of Flower Mound, TX, Eric S. (Beth) Knoch of Loveland; 2 grandchildren, Holly and Whittney; 2 step-grandchildren, Adam and Megan; 1 great- grandson, Emerson; 1 brother, Roger “Bud” (Rosemary) Christler of Wapakoneta; 1 sister, Doris Lunz of New Bremen; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth Gross, Evelyn Waterman, and Shirley Schnell. Carol worked 24 years as matron at the Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office. She had also worked at the First National Bank, Jackson Center. She was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta and a 1952 graduate of Jackson Center High School. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and traveling. Funeral services will be Thursday at the St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, State Route 501, Wapakoneta, is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or St. Rita’s Hospice.

KNOCH, Clay Knoch Jr. (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 11 August 2017) Clay Knoch Jr., age 92, of Wapakoneta, passed away Friday August 11, 2017 at Cridersville Healthcare Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Union Township on June 29, 1925 to Clay W. & Carrie (Morris) Knoch who have preceded him in death. On June 21, 1945 he married Frances L. Allen who passed away on February 22, 2005. Survivors include two children; Pam (Dennis) Stephenson of Dayton, Mark (Karen) Knoch of Wapakoneta, 6 grandchildren Ginger (Matt) Willis, Cassie (Tony) Coletta, Sean (Lisa) Knoch, Kasey Knoch, Jenna (Frank) Fortman, Codi (Eric) Shellenbarger, 13 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson, a sister Georgia Lee and 4 brothers Tom, Rex, Ted and Dick. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Glenna and Lucille and 4 brothers Morris, Brooks, Bill and Alwayne. Clay was a 1942 graduate of Blume High School. Retired after 30 years of service from Standard Oil in Lima. After retirement he pursued his passion of racing horses which he did up into his eighties. He and Frances enjoyed square dancing but most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions made be directed to the Auglaize County Council on Aging or to the Alzheimer’s Association.

KNOCH, James Knoch (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 November 2020) James “Jim” M. Knoch, age 89, of Wapakoneta, died Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at the Mercy Health – St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born March 9, 1931, in Lakeview, Logan County, the son of Earl V. and Ada L. (Harrod) Knoch, who preceded him in death. On Aug. 18, 1956, he married Carol A. (Christler) Knoch, and she died Sept. 8, 2013. Survivors include two sons, James M. (Karen) Knoch of Flower Mound, TX and Eric S. (Beth) Knoch of Loveland; two grandchildren, Holly and Whittney; two step- grandchildren Adam and Megan; a great-grandson, Emerson, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a step-sister, Mary Reigelsperger and a step-brother, Don Harrod. Jim served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He began his career in law enforcement with the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office as a deputy for five years. He then was elected Auglaize County Sheriff for six terms and served in that capacity for 24 years. He later worked at Crown Equipment, New Bremen. Jim was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta and a 1949 graduate of Blume High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family, attending Wapakoneta Redskins sporting events and was an active member of the American Legion, Post No. 330 and Wapakoneta VFW Post No. 8445, both of Wapakoneta. Private family services will be at the Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post No. 8445. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the James Knoch Memorial Fund, through Minster Bank, Wapakoneta.

KNOCH, Joyce A. Knoch (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 21 July 2008) Joyce A. Knoch, 64, of rural Wapakoneta, died Saturday, July, 19, 2008, at her residence. She was born Feb. 16, 1944, in Lima, a daughter of Clarence T. and E. Pauline (Basil) Miller, and they preceded her in death. On July 9, 1961, she married Dick J. Knoch and he survives. She is also survived by three daughters, Yenna Halker of Wapakoneta, Zeana (Brian) Moon of Fryburg, Andra (Todd) Fetter of Waynesfield; seven grandchildren, Kayla Delight Fetter, Kellen Michael Fetter, Chelsea Joya Halker, Keaton Craig Knoch Fetter, Clinton Michael Moon, Kieran Jacob Dainne Fetter, Hubertine Hannah Pengwende Fetter; and a sister, Connie Campbell of Wapakoneta; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Joyce drove a school bus for the Wapakoneta City Schools for several years and then graduated from the Ohio State Beauty Academy and became a licensed cosmetologist from 1973 to 1998. Joyce and Dick then started the Happy Cooker Catering Company which was operated from 1989 to May 2007 even after being diagnosed with cancer in August 2006. Joyce was extremely involved in the Country Classic Music Hall, playing the bass, organ and piano and singing. She was a member of the New Hampshire United Methodist Church. She thoroughly loved watching her grandchildren participate in football, basketball, track, cheer leading, dance recitals, riding dirt bikes and showing their animals at the Auglaize County Fair. Joyce and Dick also enjoyed riding throughout the countryside on their Honda Goldwing Trike just to see the countryside. Funeral services will be Wednesday, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501 in Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow at the Mount Tabor Cemetery, Clay Township. Memorials contributions may be directed to the St. John's Fire & Rescue, Tri-County Visiting Nurses & Hospice, or to the New Hampshire United Methodist Church.

KNOCH, Morris R. Knoch (Abstracted from the Lima News, Feb 8, 2010) Elida -- Morris R. Knoch, age 91, died at Baton Rouge Living Center, Lima. He was born Nov. 24, 1918, to Clay and Anna Catherine Morris Knoch, who preceded him in death. On April 19, 1941, in Sidney, he married Mary Louise Huecker, who died Nov. 11, 1972. In September 1973 he married Agnes Veit, who is deceased. Mr. Knoch was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II in the 771st Tank Battalion. He retired from Scot Lad Foods, where he was a truck driver, and later owned and operated the Jolly K Fruit Farm. His hobbies included woodworking and woodcarving. He was a member of the Wapakoneta Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8445 and Wayne Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons 569, Waynesfield. Survivors include six children, five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; seven brothers, and two sisters. He was preceded in death by a sister, Glenna Horman; a bother, Allen Knoch; in-laws, Fritz Horman, Eugene Lee, Francis Knoch, and Joyce Knoch; and a stepdaughter, Phyllis Collins. Services will be at Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home. Military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW at the funeral home following the service.

KNOCH, Ted N. Knoch (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 June 2020) Ted N. Knoch, age 87, of Wapakoneta, died Saturday, June 6, at his residence. He was born June 30, 1932, in Auglaize County, the son of Clay and Carrie (Morris) Knoch, who preceded him in death. On Feb. 4, 1953, he married Marilyn J. Webb, who survives. Other survivors include two daughters: Vicki (Greg, deceased) Spinnati and Randi (Alan) Rinehart, both of Wapakoneta; five grandchildren: Kelli (Toby) Lee, Bret (Laura) Spinnati, Abby (Andy) Bushman, Carrie (Jake) Albers and Lydia (Brad) Steinke; 11 great-grandchildren; three brothers: Rex (Sharon) Knoch, Tom (Barb) Knoch and Dick (Joyce, deceased) Knoch, all of Wapakoneta; a brother-in-law, Cliff Webb of North Carolina and a sister-in-law, Jeanette Knoch of Wapakoneta. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Greg Spinnati; siblings, Morris Knoch, Glenna Knoch Horman, Allen Wayne Knoch, Georgia Lee, Clay Knoch, Jr., Brooks Knoch, Lucille Bell and Bill Knoch. Ted retired in July of 1996 as a truck driver with Preston Truck Lines. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 and was stationed in Germany. He was a member of the Uniopolis United Methodist Church and the Wapakoneta VFW Post No. 8445. Family was always first to Ted and he loved animals of all kinds. He raised border collies and competed in sheep dog trials. Ted also participated in pony pulling and raised Haflinger ponies, Mammoth Jack mules, Boer goats and Cornish chickens. Ted also raised homing pigeons and participated in competitions with them. In consideration to current health guidelines, a funeral service will be at the Eley Funeral Home and Crematory, State Route 501, Wapakoneta. Burial of his cremated remains is to follow in the Mount Tabor Cemetery, Clay Township, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Uniopolis United Methodist Church.

KNOCH, Virginia Louise Knoch (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 22 March 2011) Virginia Louise Knoch, age 95, of Wapakoneta, died Friday, March 18, 2011, at Auglaize Acres. She was born on Aug. 30, 1915, in Wapakoneta, the daughter of George A. and Luella (Steck) Baumheckel, and they preceded her in death. She married Norman Soder, and he preceded her in death. On May 6, 1967, she married Virgil V. Knoch, and he survives. She also survived by her daughter, Connie (Fred) Doseck of Clearwater, FL; her granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her grandson. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, State Route 501. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize County Humane Society.

KNOPF, Ronald S. Knopf Sr. (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 December 2010) Ronald S. Knopf Sr., age 71, of Findlay, died on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, in Findlay. Coldren-Crates Funeral Home in Findlay handled the arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Bright Road, Findlay.

KNOSTMAN, Bettie Knostman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 26 June 2009) Bettie Knostman, age 97, formerly of South Main Street, Minster, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009, at Otterbein St. Marys. She was born Feb. 11, 1912, in Lima, a daughter of William J. and Lilian (Barber) Breese, and they both preceded her in death. On Feb. 27, 1935, in Cincinnati, she married Roy L. Knostman, who preceded her in death May 8, 1983. She is survived by her daughters, Linda (Robert) Arrowood of Cincinnati, Suzanne (Robert) Hardin of Troy; five grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother; two sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery in Minster. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to Otterbein St. Marys, F. J. Stallo Memorial Library or State of the Heart Hospice.

KNOSTMAN, Lavon L. Knostman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1758662) Lavon L. “Arch” Knostman, age 85, of Clayton, OH passed away peacefully away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at home, after prolonged illness and under the care of his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Kate. He was born March 22, 1930 to the late Oscar and Bernice Knostman, in Minster, OH. He was his high school class president and graduate of Seton Hall University. He proudly served in the Army Engineer Corps, 1st Lt., during the Korean War. Dad loved to play and watch basketball and baseball which earned him his childhood nickname “Archie” and extending that passion by coaching little league for almost 25 years. He was a volunteer firefighter/EMT and longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, council #3754. Arch was a longtime member and usher at St. Rita’s Catholic Church. He was a lifelong enthusiast of card play, from pinochle to poker to bridge. Arch is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Kate; 5 sons; Keith, Brian (Melody), Lee (Bambi), Drew, Steve (Maureen); 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister Janet Boeke; nephews Bob (Diane) and Rick Boeke and many cousins. A Memorial Mass will be Saturday March 12, 2016 at St. Rita’s Catholic Church 5401 N. Main Street, Dayton OH 45415. Inturnment at Calvary Cemetery following. Baker-Hazel & Snider Funeral Home 5555 Philadelphia Dr. Dayton OH 45415 has been entrusted with the services. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Hospice of Miami Valley in Arch’s memory.

KNOTH, Jerry L. Knoth (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421087) Jerry L. Knoth, age 77 of Yellow Springs, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 at his home. He was born August 5, 1936 in Mercer County, Ohio, to the late Henry & Mildred (Jutte) Knoth. On Aug 19, 1961 he married Barbara E. (Witter) and she passed away, September 8, 2012. He is survived by three children, David Henry & Cathy Knoth of Springboro, Timothy Lowell & Jennifer Knoth of Springboro, and Heather Leigh Knoth of Yellow Springs; four grandchildren, Tyler, Emily, Taylor, Benjamin; four siblings, Jim & Nancy Knoth of Brookville, Janet Turner of Indian Lake, Jane & Jerry Rutledge of Celina, and John & Brenda Knoth of Charleston, WV; in-laws, William & Glenna Witter of Virginia, Don & Carol Witter of Florida, Karen & Terry Hutton of Missouri, Sharon & Jim Walls of London; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Christopher and a son-in-law, Rick Godwin. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of AMVETS. He was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fairborn. He worked construction in Heavy & Highway and Landfill Construction & Maintenance divisions, was an OSU fan and loved gardening and woodworking. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 25, 2013 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

KNOTH, Mildred A. Knoth (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421445) Mildred K. Knoth, age 97 of formerly of Coldwater, Ohio, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Gardens at St. Henry, Ohio. She was born January 8, 1914 in St. Peter, Ohio to the late John and Elizabeth (Koesters) Jutte. On September 2, 1933 she married Henry J. Knoth and he died August 28, 2002. Mildred is survived by five children Jerry & Barb Knoth, Yellow Springs, OH, Jim & Nancy Knoth, Clayton, OH, Janet Turner, Indian Lake, OH, Jane & Jerry Rutledge, Celina, OH and John & Brenda Knoth, Nitro, WV, 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, a brother Johnny & Joanne Jutte, Celina, OH, a sister Frances Knapke, Gilbert, AZ and two sisters-in-law Ethel Jutte, Ft. Recovery, OH and Christine Bernard, Florida. She is preceded in death by 2 sons-in-law Larry Reigelsperger & Dave Turner, 1 grandson Christopher Knoth, 1 grandson-in-law Rick Godwin, seven brothers and sisters Alfred Jutte, Loretta Braun, Justine Bader, Florentine Fiely, Ralph Jutte, Johanna Keller and Albert Jutte. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Ohio and St. Ann's Rosary Altar Sodality of the church. Mildred was the first head seamstress at the former Our Lady of Mercy Hospital in Coldwater. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Ohio. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. Memorial may be directed to State of the Heart Hopsice 230 W. Main St Coldwater, OH 45828.

KNOTH, Mildred K. Knoth (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – October 20, 2011) Mildred K. Knoth, age 97, of formerly of Coldwater, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at Gardens at St. Henry. She was born on Jan. 8, 1914, in St. Peter, to John and Elizabeth (Koesters) Jutte, and they preceded her in death. On Sept. 2, 1933, she married Henry J. Knoth, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 2002. Mildred is survived by 5 children, Jerry (Barb) Knoth of Yellow Springs, Jim (Nancy) Knoth of Clayton, Janet Turner of Indian Lake, Jane (Jerry) Rutledge of Celina and John (Brenda) Knoth of Nitro, WV; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 1 brother; 1 sister; and 2 sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by two sons-in-law; one grandson; one grandson-in-law; and seven brothers and sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to State of the Heart Hopsice, 230 W. Main St., Coldwater, OH, 45828.

KNOUS, Allen Knous (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Allen “Bud” Knous, 85, of 15745 River Road, Saint Marys, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011, at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. He was born August 14, 1925, in Saint Marys, the son of Clifford and Stella (Gallimore) Knous. He married Ellen McCollum on August 23, 1943 and she preceded him in death on September 18, 2002. He is survived by his 3 children: Dixie Lee (James) Plush of Hillsdale, MI; Hank Knous of Denver, CO; Gary (Julie) Knous of Celina; by 6 grandchildren: James Plush; Shaun Plush; Gail Plush; Theresa Knous; Mary Knous; Mark Knous; by twelve great-grandchildren; by one great-great-grandchild; by 5 brothers: Simon (Myrtle) Knous of Saint Marys; James (Jackie) Knous of Celina; Lloyd (Patricia) Knous of Decatur, IN; Paul (Patsy) Knous of Saint Marys; Charles (Carol) Knous of Saint Marys; by 4 sisters: Louise Long of Indianapolis; Joice (James) Scherer of New Carlisle, OH; Inez Jacobs of Saint Marys; Julia Huff of Saint Marys; and by a sister-in-law, Mary McCollum of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 3 grandchildren; 2 brothers: Don Knous and Wesley Knous; and by 1 sister, Evelyn Sorenson. Bud was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during WWII. He retired from the Doehler Jarvis Corporation, where he had served as a Die Cast Supervisor at plants in Toledo, England, and New York. In later years he worked as a truck driver, delivering parts manufactured at Auglaize Industries. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking. Funeral rites will be Monday, March 21, 2011, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Ohio. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Saint Marys Church of the Nazarene.

KNOUS, Donald L. Knous (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Donald L. Knous, age 84, of Wapakoneta, died Nov. 26, 2006, in the emergency room of St. Rita's Hospital, Lima. He was born Sept. 8, 1922, in St. Marys, to Clifford and Stella Gallimore Knous. On Oct. 25, 1941, he married Alvina Comer Knous, who died April 4, 1998. Survivors are a daughter, Marjorie (Butch) Felver, of St. Marys; 6 brothers, Jim (Jackie), of Celina, Lloyd (Pat), of Decatur, IN, Bud, Simon (Myrtle), Paul (Pat) and Charlie (Carol), all of St. Marys; 5 sisters, Evelyn Sorenson, of California, Louise Long, of Indianapolis, IN, Joyce Schere, of New Carlisle, Inez Jacobs and Julia (Pete) Huff, all of St. Marys; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren and 6 step-great-grandchildren. Deceased are two daughters, who died in childhood, Delores and Suzanna, and a brother, Wesley. He retired after 40 years at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, St. Marys. He was a 1940 graduate of Memorial High School, St. Marys, and a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He was a member of the former Gospel Mission Church, St. Marys. Services are Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta.

KNOUS, James S. Knous, Sr. (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) James S. Knous, Sr., 77, formerly of 114 Leona Street, Celina, OH died Thursday July 18, 2013 at The Gardens of Celina in Celina, OH. He was born in Van Wert, OH on August 20, 1935, a son of Clifford and Stella (Gallimore) Knous. On March 13, 1954 in Portland, IN he married Jacqueline R. Hoselton, who survives. He is also survived by 2 daughter, Peggy (Brad) Hull of Celina, OH; Stacy (Kevin) Germann of Council Bluffs, IA; 2 sons, James S. (Nikki) Knous, Jr.; David (Sharon) Knous both of Celina, OH; 4 sisters, Louise Long of Indianapolis, IN; Inez Jacobs of St. Marys, OH; Julia Huff of St. Marys, OH; Joyce (Jim) Scherer of New Carlisle, OH; 4 brothers, Simon (Myrtle) Knous; Paul (Pat) Knous; Charlie (Carol) Knous all three of St. Marys, OH; Lloyd (Pat) Knous of Decatur, IN; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his parents; brother, Donald Knous; brother, Allen “Bud” Knous; sister, Evelyn Sorensen; and brother, Wesley Knous. He was a 1954 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, having served during the Korean War. He retired from Avco New Idea in Coldwater, OH where he was employed as a steam-fitter. He also maintained licensure as a plumber, working for Kessler Builders in Celina for many years. In 1973, he founded Knous Lawn Care of Celina, which continues in operation today by members of the Knous family. He attended Mt. Tabor Church of God in Celina. His favorite pastimes included fishing and riding motorcycles. He also enjoyed singing and yodeling. Above all, he was very proud of and extremely supportive to his family members. Services are scheduled to be Sunday July 21, 2013 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, OH.

KNOUS, Patricia L. Knous (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 September 2017) Patricia L. Knous, age 77, of Decatur, IN, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on Sept. 20, 1940, in Auglaize County, the daughter of the late Kermit V. and Edna (Scheblo) Freewalt. On Sept. 29, 1956, she married Lloyd R. Knous. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Lloyd R. Knous of Decatur; five sons, Robert L. (Pamela) Knous, Neal L. (Sandy Simerman) Knous, Bruce M. (Laura) Knous, Rodney B. (Mary) Knous and Duane J. (Tammy) Knous, all of Decatur; two daughters, Barbara A. (Adlai Hillison) Knous of Berne, IN, and Fawn R. (Zeb Smith) Knous of Decatur, IN; two brothers, Kermit (Barbara) Freewalt Jr. of New Bremen and Larry (Kelly) Freewalt of St. Marys; four sisters, Luella Tobin, Marlene Knous, Laneta Koetter, all of St. Marys, and Linda Dodson of Piqua; and by 19 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Scott A. Knous; son-in-law, Randal Davis, and grandson-in-law, Jon R. Trowbridge. She was a parishioner of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Decatur. Patricia and her husband, Lloyd, moved from Auglaize County to Decatur, IN, in spring 1960, where they raised their family and she worked as a lifelong homemaker. Haggard-Sefton and Hirschy Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. A Mass of Christian burial will be Monday at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and burial will take place in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Visiting Nurse Hospice Home or to St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church.

KNOUS, Simon L. Knous (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 30 April 2017) Simon L. Knous, age 83, of St. Marys, OH died Sunday April 30, 2017 at Shane Hill Nursing Home in Rockford, OH. He was born August 23, 1933 in Venedocia, OH to Clifford and Stella (Gallimore) Knous. On January 8, 1990 in Sevierville, TN, he married Myrtle Stanley, who survives. He is also survived by 4 daughters Sue (Dennis) Pfeffenberger; Theresa (Jerry) Axe; Darlene Knous all three of St. Marys, OH; Chris Knous of Mascoutah, IL; 3 sons Mike (Sheila) Knous of St. Marys, OH; Jeff Knous of Wapakoneta, OH; Mark (Wendy) Knous of St. Marys, OH; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Lloyd (Patricia) Knous of Decatur, IN; Paul (Patsy) Knous of St. Marys, OH; Charles (Carol) Knous of St. Marys, OH; 3 sisters, Joyce Scherer of New Carlisle, OH; Inez Jacobs of St. Marys, OH; Julia Huff of St. Marys, OH; and 1 sister-in-law Jacqueline Knous of Celina, OH. Preceded in death by: parents Clifford and Stella Knous; brother Don Knous; brother Allen Knous; brother James Knous; brother Wesley Knous; sister Evelyn Sorenson; sister Louise Long He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served during the Korean War. He retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., in St. Marys, where worked as a steam engineer. He enjoyed farming, especially operating tractors. Rites are scheduled to be Saturday May 6, 2017 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial, with graveside military honors, will follow at the Huntsville Cemetery, in Huntsville, OH.

KNOUS, Thomas D. Knous (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Thomas D. Knous, 71, of 705 Kimberly Drive, Saint Marys, died Thursday, December 27, 2012, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born July 15, 1941, in Coldwater, OH, the son of John and Alethea (Overly) Knous. He married Barbara Ann Arnold on May 13, 1961 and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his 2 children: Thomas (Ruth) Knous, Jr. of Saint Marys; Christine (Travis) Kuenning of Saint Marys; by 4 grandchildren: Tom “Boog” Knous; Tyson “Buck” Knous; Natalie “Nat” Kuenning; Travis “Bo” Kuenning, II; by two sisters: Naomi Krogman and Audrey Schlotterer both of Celina. Tom was preceded in death by his parents; by 2 brothers: Robert and John Knous; by 1 sister: Norma Hoenie. Tom was a 1959 graduate of Coldwater High School. He was one of the early pioneers of rock and roll music, having been the drummer for “Roscoe and the Little Green Men” He was inducted into the Minnesota Rock and Country Music Hall of Fame for his contributions to the rock music genre. He later worked as a drummer with various local bands. Tom was the owner/operator of Carpetman Carpet Store in Saint Marys; he was also a school bus driver for the Saint Marys City Schools for many years. He was a member of the North American Fishing Club and the Roughrider Touchdown Club; he was a charter member of the Saint Marys Optimist Club. He was a volunteer for many years for the Saint Marys City Schools “Hooked On Fishing Program”. Funeral rites will be Monday, December 31, 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 Saint Marys City Schools Hooked on Fishing Program.

KNOX, Dorothy Belle Knox (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Dorothy Belle Knox, 93, of 11407 Cardinal Lane, St. Marys, OH died Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Otterbein St. Marys Living Center, St. Marys, OH. She was born January 14, 1918 in Oak Hill, OH, the daughter of Samuel and S. Elizabeth (Keller) Oiler. On February 23, 1935, she married Chester Knox in Jackson, OH, who preceded her in death in May, 1983. She is survived by 1 son, Chester “Gene” (Debbie) Knox of St. Marys, OH; 2 grandchildren: Kevin (Carol) Doseck of Sherwood, OH and Tonya Baker of St. Marys, OH; 6 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Burleigh Oiler; brother, Lester Oiler; sister, Verna Kimmel; sister, Flora (Clarence) Davis; brother, Trilby Oiler and a sister, Myrtle (Elmer) Holstein. She had worked as a physician’s assistant in Jamestown, OH for many years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Wayne Street Methodist Church, St. Marys Oh and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. She enjoyed knitting, playing bridge, fishing, painting ceramics and she liked to piece quilts. Funeral rites are scheduled for Friday, March 4, 2011 at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St.Marys, OH. Burial will follow in Silver Creek Township Cemetery, Jamestown, OH. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Grand Lake Hospice or WSUMC Building Fund.

KNOX, Gene Knox (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 7 May 2018) Gene Knox, age 82, of 11407 Cardinal Lane, Saint Marys, died Monday, May 7, 2018, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, Saint Marys. He was born January 3, 1936, in Jackson County, Ohio, the son of Chester and Dorothy (Oiler) Knox. He married Deborah Colvin on June 7, 1969, at the Wayne Street United Methodist Church in Saint Marys; she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his two step-children: Kevin (Carol) Doseck of Sherwood, OH; Tonja Baker of Saint Marys; six grandchildren: Sara LaMarr; Chris Doseck; Paul Doseck; Marcus Baker; AJ Baker; Rachel Swartz; ten great-grandchildren: Alex LaMarr; Hunter LaMarr; Caleb LaMarr; Ellieanna LaMarr; Lydia LaMarr; Aaron Doseck; Zachary Doseck; Aidan Doseck; William Doseck and Amelia Doseck. Gene was preceded in death by his parents. He was a 1954 graduate of Silver Creek High School in Jamestown, OH; he attended Wilmington College. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Gene retired from Textron Corporation in Lima, where he was a computer programmer. He was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church in Saint Marys. He was a very talented wood carver, and he enjoyed birding, golfing, and building models. Funeral rites will be Friday, May 11, 2018, at the Wayne Street United Methodist Church. Private family burial rites will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial gifts may be given to Wayne Street United Methodist Church Building Fund.

KNOX, Linda J. Knox (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 26 April 2008) Linda J. Knox, age 57, Celina, died Thursday, April 24, 2008, at Mercer Health in Coldwater. She was born Dec. 14, 1950, in Celina, a daughter of Leo and Loretta (Bertke) Link, and they preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Michelle Link of Lakeland, FL, Marty (Jacob) Kowalski of Cleveland; a son, Matthew Whited of Anna; two brothers; three sisters; and a brother and sister-in-law; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Mark Allen Whited; and a brother. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at the Immaculate Conception Church Catholic Church. Burial will follow at a later date. Cisco Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements.

KNUTSEN, Earl L. Knutzen, Jr. (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Earl L. Knutzen, Jr., 56, of 11470 East Drive in St. Marys, OH died Wednesday September 14, 2011 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born July 30, 1956 in Lima, OH to Earl L. and Dolores “Dody” (Smith) Knutzen. On October 31, 1997 in Wapakoneta, OH he married Rebecca Hawkey, who survives. He is also survived by 1 daughter, Jacklyn Knutzen; and 1 son, Matthew Knutzen both of Wapakoneta, OH; 2 step-daughters, Elizabeth Sawmiller of St. Marys, OH; Kimberly (Luke) Schimpf of Lima, OH; 1 brother, Kelly (Collette) Knutzen of Uniopolis, OH; 4 brothers-in-law, Daniel (Dee) Hawkey; Ron (Anita) Hawkey; Scott (Dot) Hawkey; David (Ann) Hawkey all four of St. Marys, OH; 2 sisters-in-law, Sharon Young of St. Marys, OH; and Diana (Michael) Alge of Silver Lake, MI. Preceded in death by his parents Earl & “Dody” Knutzen, Sr., and a step-son Ryan Sawmiller. He was a 1974 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. Prior to his becoming disabled, he was employed in production at Plastipak Corp. in Jackson Center, OH. He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps, and then served an additional 20 years in the Ohio National Guard. He was a member of FOE Aerie # 767 in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included fishing and following NASCAR. He also was a big fan of college and professional football, especially the Cleveland Browns. His family and friends will always remember his ability to tell great stories. Services are Monday September 19, 2011 at Miller – Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Burial will take place at Dayton National Cemetery, in Dayton, OH.

KNUTZEN, Delores J. Knutzen (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 December 2009) Delores J. "Dodie" Knutzen, age 79, of Cridersville and formerly of Dayton, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at the Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 12, 1930, in Dayton, a daughter of Elwood and Thelma Grice Smith and they preceded her in death. On Dec. 25, 1954, she married Earl L. Knutzen Sr. who preceded her in death Dec. 1, 2004. She is survived by two sons, Earl L. (Becky) Knutzen Jr. of St. Marys, Kelly (Colette) Knutzen of Wapakoneta; five grandchildren; three brothers, Elwood Smith Jr. of Dayton, Bill Smith of Greenville, Jerry Smith of Dayton; three sisters, Tony (Mike) Hall of Dayton, Freda (Gene) Flory of Dayton, PA, Pat (Paul) Hasenauer Jr. of Dallas, TX. She was a homemaker. Graveside services will be Tuesday, in Fairmount Cemetery near Uniopolis, for Mr. and Mrs. Knutzen. Memorial contributions may be given to the Uniopolis Fire Department. Arrangements are by Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.

KOCH, Anna Louise Fisher Koch (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 29 September 2011) Anna Louise (Fisher) Koch, age 101, died peacefully at her home on Casey Key, Florida, on September 29, 2011. She was born on November 23, 1909, on her grandfather’s farm on Fisher Road, north of Wapakoneta, Ohio, to Charles William and Anna Catherine (Stein) Fisher, founders of Fisher Cheese Co., which at one time was Wapakoneta’s largest employer. She attended the country school and, later, Williamson School, before graduating from Blume High School in 1927. After earning a degree in education from Ohio Northern University, she served as a school teacher in Van Wert, Ohio, earning an annual salary of $900. She was a member of the First English Lutheran Church and St. Paul United Church of Christ in Wapakoneta, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal organization based on teachings from the Bible. On July 7, 1932, she married her friend and former high school classmate George Henry Koch. George became president of Koch Beverage & Ice Company, brewers of Old Vienna Beer and Consolidated Bottling Company of Lima, Ohio, (Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Lima and Wapakoneta). She and George had three children: A son, Karl, and two daughters, Georganna and Kristine. She spent the last 40 years of her life in her home on the Island of Casey Key, Florida, south of Sarasota. She is preceded in death by her husband; her four brothers, Paul Fisher, Harold Fisher, DeWitte Fisher, and Frederick Fisher; her sister, Emma Rosentrater; and her grandson, George A. Koch. She is survived by her 3 children, Karl W. and Judy A. Koch (Fredericksburg and Corpus Christi, TX), Georganna Koch Anderson (Dallas, TX), and Kristine and Peter Platt (La Jolla, CA); 8 grandchildren, Karla Koch Seeton, (College Station, TX), Kim Koch (Corpus Christi, TX), Julia Koch (Corpus Christi), Eric Musselman (Los Angeles), Nicole Musselman (Dallas), Anna Plumlee (Dallas), Christian Anderson (Dallas), and Brett Anderson (Dallas); and 20 great-grandchildren. A great-great-granddaughter will be born in November. Funeral services are scheduled Thursday at St. Paul U.C.C., Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services 615 N. Dixie Hwy., Wapakoneta handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society.

KOCH, Carol Kay Koch (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 6 October 2014) Carol Kay Koch, age 73, of Wapakoneta died Monday October 6, 2014 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born on July 27, 1941 to Ralph & Iva Perkins in Lyons, IN who preceded her in death. On August 16, 1964 she married Dean A. Koch and he passed away in 1986. She is survived by a daughter; Nancy (David Glen) Smith of Wapakoneta, a son Jeff (Christy) Smith of TN, a step-son H. Lee Koch of AK, a step-daughter Lois Ann Snider of Dayton, 8 grandchildren James (Julie) Wortman, Rob (Tiff) Wortman, Melinda King, Ail (Nicole) Koch, Johny (Tina) Koch, Sarah, Ryan, Amy Smith, multiple great- grandchildren and 2 sisters Norma Decker and Merle (Wendell) Hennesse both of IN. She was preceded in death by a brother Charles Perkins, 5 sisters Thelma Strabley, Lenore Elsass, Melba Dobbs, Mary Perkins, Eva Laureman and a great-granddaughter Aleya King. Carol retired from Ametek Westchester Plastics. She enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to Community Health Professionals.

KOCH, Gary G. Koch (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 August 2016) Gary G. Koch, age 68, of St. Marys, died Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center. He was born on Oct. 29, 1947, in Delphos to Eugene L. And Rose Mary (Heil) Koch, who preceded him in death. On Jan. 9, 1993, he married Mary Stachler, who survives in St. Marys. Also surviving are his children: Mike (Kristi) Koch and Robert Koch both of St. Marys, Jodie (Rob) Perkins of Celina, Maryann (Roger) Hesse of Spencerville, Robert (Lisa) Bye of Coldwater and Brad Bye of Ansonia; a brother Richard Koch of Montezuma; his 17 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Mr. Koch retired after over 32 years in maintenance at Goodyear. He enjoyed NASCAR as long as a Ford was winning. He enjoyed his dogs, loved camping, tinkering on cars and motorcycles and being a good neighbor. He was a 1966 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. A celebration of his life will be Aug. 27 at his residence. Siferd-Orians Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

KOCH, Joyce S. Koch (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 14 November 2015) Joyce S. Koch, age 72, of St. Marys, OH died Saturday November 14, 2015 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. She was born December 28, 1942 in Dayton, OH to Robert and Helen (Long) Shupp. She is survived by 1 son, James Koch, Jr. of St. Marys, OH; 1 niece, Susan (Dr. Timothy) Young of Celina, OH; and 1 sister Jeanne (Charles) Niswonger of Dayton, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Helen Shupp; brother, Jack Belware; and ex-husband James Koch. She was a 1962 graduate of Belmont High School in Dayton, OH. She was a homemaker retired from Minster Bank. She had also assisted in the operation of Koch’s Restaurant in downtown St. Marys and was a sales representative for Estee’ Lauder Cosmetics. She enjoyed decorating her home and collecting antiques. Private family services will be held.

KOCH, Lynn A. Koch (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 January 2019) Lynn A. "Cookie" Koch, age 64, of Wapakoneta, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory in Wapakoneta.

KOCH, Robert P. Koch (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Robert P. Koch, age 92, of 1210 West High Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Sunday, September 7, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, Saint Marys. He was born January 10, 1922, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, the son of Gus and Ann (Kachelreis) Koch. He married Jeanne Quellhorst on April 26, 1945, and she preceded him in death on October 11, 1958. He then married Lois Bowers, and she preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons: Steven (Joan) Koch of Asheville, NC; Craig (Jill) Koch of Saint Marys; by 3 grandchildren: Dylan Koch; Phillip Koch and Jeffrey Koch. He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, two brothers: Les Koch and Harold Koch; two sisters: Marian McCashen and Edna Streight. Mr. Koch was a 1940 graduate of Blume High School in Wapakoneta. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Medical Corps during WWII. He graduated from Miami University. Mr. Koch was an accountant, and had worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Essex Wire and United Technologies. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at VFW Post 9289 in Saint Marys. He was also a member of American Legion Post 323 and Eagles Lodge 767, in Saint Marys. He was a member of the Saint Marys Jaycees and was a charter member and past president of the Saint Marys Kiwanis Club. He served as Secretary/Treasurer of Saint Marys Little League for many years and was Band Parents President. He enjoyed fishing in Canada and he also loved traveling to Florida each winter. He was very proud of his grandchildren and their accomplishments. He was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys. Funeral rites will be Thursday, September 11, 2014, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys, Ohio. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys. Memorial gifts may be given to the Auglaize County Council on Aging.

KOCH, William D. Koch (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 January 2009) William D. "Bill" Koch, age 68, of Wapakoneta, died Sunday Jan. 18, 2009, at Wapakoneta Manor. He was born April 6, 1940, in Spencerville, a son of Harold G. and Hope A. (Donovan) Koch, who preceded him in death. On Aug. 20, 1983, he married Virginia L. Parker, and she survives. He is also survived by three stepchildren, Denise (David) Bradford of Lakeview, Sam (Roseanna) Morgan of Spencerville, Douglas (Jessica) Morgan of Salem, IN; seven step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; three brothers; a sister; and a niece. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Funeral services will be Friday, at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos, where military rites will be conducted. Eagle’s memorial service will be held Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association the activity fund at Wapakoneta Manor, or the charity of the donor's choice.

KOEHL, Paul J. Koehl (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 28, 2013) Paul J. “Jerry” Koehl, age 71, of Findlay, passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born on Feb. 15, 1941, to the late Paul and Estella (Apple) Koehl in Dayton. Jerry is survived by his wife, Janet M. Treece, whom he married on May 14, 1966. Jerry is also survived by 1 son, Gregory S. Koehl of Findlay; 1 daughter, Susan M. Koehl of Las Vegas, NV; one brother, Jeffery (Dee) Koehl of Piqua; and 1 sister, Sandra (Ted) Hasis of St. Marys. Jerry was a 1959 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys and served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired in 2006 as a self-employed carpet installer. Jerry was a member of the Wayside Tournament Club and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed golfing and reading. Funeral services will be held Wednesday Coldren Crates Funeral Home, Findlay. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay. Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Patient Services, 1800 N. Blanchard St., Findlay.

KOENIG, Adrian F. Koenig (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 29 April 2011) Adrian F. Koenig, age 89, of Wapakoneta died April 29, 2011 at Auglaize Acres. He was born on December 5, 1921 in Auglaize County to William C. Sr. & Katherine L. (Frankenburg) Koenig who both preceded him in death. On April 8, 1947 he married Marie K. Schaub who died April 3, 2008. He is survived by 9 children; Shirley (Dan) Russ and Mary Jane (Eugene) Middleton both of Dayton, Rita (Jim) Watrous of Casselberry, FL, Angie (Michael) Green and Pat (Bob) Ardle both of Wapakoneta, Rose Koenig of New Knoxville, Joyce (Paul) Knueve of Wapakoneta, Fred Koenig of St. Marys and Richard (Lori) Koenig of Wapakoneta; a daughter-in-law Anita (Tony) Rozendaal of Wisconsin, 30 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, 5 brothers William Jr., Julian, Bernard Koenig, Paul (Kathleen) Koenig & Virgil (Sharon) Koenig, 2 sisters Sr. Dorothy Koenig C.PP.S. and Viola Koenig and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son Dennis Koenig, a brother Omer Koenig, and a sister Sr. Gemma Koenig C.PP.S. Mr. Koenig attended St. Joseph School and was member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp from June 21, 1942 until November 29, 1945 during World War II as a military policeman. He was a dairy and grain farmer for 63 years and was a welder by trade. He was also a member of the Wapakoneta K of C #1272. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at the church cemetery where Military Rites will be performed by the V.F.W. Post #8445. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta where a rosary service will be held is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Joseph Church Renovation, Auglaize Acres Activity Fund or to St. Rita’s Hospice.

KOENIG, Bernard A. Koenig (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 21 November 2020) Bernard A Koenig, age 92, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's. He was born on November 11, 1928 in Auglaize County, OH to William & Katherine (Frankenberg) Koenig Sr. who preceded him in death. On December 27, 1952 he married Patricia Stahl, and she passed away on January 25, 1992. Survivors include 6 children Steven J. (Sandra) Koenig, Kathleen R. (Jeffrey) Morris, Debra A. (Mark) Ott, Nancy J. (Larry) Hirt all of Wapakoneta, Thomas K. (Tamara) Koenig of Spencerville, Rebecca L. Koenig of Wapakoneta; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a brother Paul (Kathleen) Koenig; 2 sisters Sr. Dorothy Koenig C.PP.S. and Viola Koenig. He was preceded in death by his siblings William (Lucille) Koenig, Julian Koenig, Adrian (Marie) Koenig, Omer (Delores) Koenig, Sister Gemma Koenig, C.PP.S, Virgil (Sharon) Koenig and 2 infants Cyril Koenig and Angela Koenig. Bernard was a lifetime farmer. He was employed as a welder at UniSteel Body Company and meat cutter at Walter & Sons Meats. He also did maintenance for St. Joseph Church and worked at Producer's Livestock. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, Knights Of Columbus and Brands Lake Fishing Club. Dad enjoyed his polka dances with Pat and friends. He was always there for his grandchildren and great- grandchildren's special ceremonies, events and games. He also enjoyed many winters in Arizona. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to Kindred Healthcare. The Koenig family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

KOENIG, Catherine F. Kohlrieser Koenig (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 6 February 2010) Catherine F. Kohlrieser Koenig, age 92, of Wapakoneta died Saturday February 6, 2010 at the Gardens at Wapakoneta. Katie was born October 2, 1917 to M. Henry & Mary (Hess) Miller in Lima, OH who preceded her in death. On April 30, 1947 she married Melvin Kohlrieser who died on May 30, 1950. She then married Marion A. Koenig on February 3, 1953 and he died in June 17, 2002. Katie is survived by 2 sons, Michael J. (Bea Reineke) Kohlrieser of Wapakoneta and Kenneth J. (Pam) Kohlrieser of Spencerville; 1 daughter, Deborah A. (Carlton E.) Randall; 1 step son-in-law, Larry Miller both of Wapakoneta; 2 sisters, Hazel Dunn and Louise Klopfenstein; 2 brothers, Robert (Martha) Miller and Marion (Betty) Miller; 9 grandchildren; and 19 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Leonard J. Koenig; a step daughter, Diane E. (Koenig) Miller; and a brother, Virgil Miller. Katie was a 1936 graduate of Elida High School. She was a member and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta and St. John Catholic Church in Freyburg. She was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. She was one of the first women to be hired at Westinghouse. She retired from Miller’s Textile as a seamstress after 23 years of service. She enjoyed sewing and needle work crafts. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered and was always liked by everyone she met in her life. A Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday February 10, 2010 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Freyburg. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services 615 N. Dixie Hwy. Wapakoneta handled the arrangements and where a Disable American Veterans Auxiliary prayer service will be held. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the St. Rita’s Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

KOENIG, Dorothy L. Koenig (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 24 October 2009) Dorothy L. Koenig, age 92, formerly of Venedocia, and a resident of the Otterbein of St. Marys, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at the Otterbein of St. Marys. She was born on June 22, 1917, in St. Marys Township, Auglaize County, a daughter of Ober and Emma (Dammeyer) Dickman. On Aug. 10, 1939, she married Everett Koenig who preceded her in death on April 27, 2004. She is survived by her children, Beverly Koenig of Napoleon, Deanna (Paul) Hoadley of Charlevoix, MI, Karen (John) Koenig-Herman of Tipp City, Jerry (Laura) Koenig of Venedocia; grandchildren, Dan (Vanessa) Hoadley of Bozeman, MT, Lisa (Mike) Watson of Las Vegas; greatgrandchildren Claire and Mickolas Hoadley; 1 brother, Howard (Ruth) Dickman; and 1 sister, Lois Kellermeyer, both of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her brother Vernon Dickman. Mrs. Koenig was a member of the Salem Presbyterian Church in Venedocia. She was a member of the New Bremen Historic Association and was a 1935 graduate of the Memorial High School, St. Marys. She helped her husband in running the family hardware business called Koenig's Home Hardware in Venedocia. Graveside services will be held at the German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen Tuesday, with funeral services being Tuesday, at the Salem Presbyterian Church in Venedocia. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, the Otterbein of St. Marys or to the New Bremen Historic Association.

KOENIG, Edward A. Koenig (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 November 2018 Edward A. Koenig, age 77, of St. Marys, died on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 at the Lima Memorial Health System following a brief illness. He was born on Sept. 9, 1941, in New Bremen, the son of the late Victor W. and Ruth C. (Schwepe) Koenig. His wife, Joyce A. (Taylor) Koenig, whom he married on Dec. 1, 1990, survives in St. Marys. Also surviving are his children: Michelle (Jesse) Dillon of New Knoxville, Sue (Ron) Luthman of St. Marys, John (Denise) Koenig of Salem, WI, Kelly (Chris) Hogan of Upper Arlington, Kandi (Brett) Hines of Cynthiana, KY and Kim Stamps of Sharonville; his 16 grandchildren, 10 great- grandchildren (with one on the way), a brother Roger (Sharon) Koenig of New Bremen, and his former wife Diana Prichard of St. Marys. Along with his parents, Ed was preceded in death by an infant brother Charles Koenig. Ed was a graduate of New Bremen High School. He was a member of the Wayne Street United Methodist Church in St. Marys where he helped with funeral luncheons, was a Sunday greeter and assisted with weekly meal deliveries. He could often be found at antique auctions, or spending time in the woods enjoying nature, collecting wildflowers and hickory nuts or cutting firewood. He was a talented woodworker and taught his family his creative woodworking skills, having worked for the Hoge Lumber Company as a cabinet maker for nearly 30 years before retiring in 2004. Ed loved talking to people, therefore he never knew a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He was a family man who loved spending time with his family and will be remembered as a wonderful husband, a great father and a loving grandfather and great-grandfather. A memorial service will be at the Wayne Street United Methodist Church in St. Marys. Inurnment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Memorial contributions can be made to the Heart and Vascular Institute through the Lima Memorial Health System Foundation. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen.

KOENIG, Janet M. Koenig (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio –27 October 2020) Janet M. Koenig, age 93, of New Bremen, died peacefully on Oct. 24, 2020 at Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen. Janet was born Sept. 23, 1927 in Van Wert County, to the late Ora and Ruth (Sperry) Lybarger. The family moved to the Buckland area and Janet graduated from Buckland High School. Janet was married to Paul R. Koenig, who preceded her in death on April 18, 2011. Paul and Janet lived their entire married life on an 80-acre farm one mile east of New Bremen. Janet remained there after Paul's death until September 2019 when she moved to Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. Janet worked at Advance Auto in New Bremen for many years and then worked for Crown until her retirement. Janet was active in Faith Alliance Church in New Bremen and New Bremen Senior Citizens until her health no longer allowed her to participate in those activities. Janet also enjoyed sewing, playing cards, bowling, polka dancing, attending local concerts, watching the Reds on television and taking bus trips to Cincinnati to watch them play live. She was also very active with the board of elections in Auglaize County as a poll worker for many years. Janet is survived by her brother, David Lybarger of Fort Wayne, IN; her children, LuAnne Shelby (James Gaskill) of Columbus, Ned Koenig and Lynn Koenig, of New Bremen and three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held for the family at German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Faith Alliance Church, 6670 New Knoxville Ave., New Bremen, Ohio 45869. Cisco Funeral Homes of Celina and St. Marys are honored to care for Janet and her family.

KOENIG, Janet M. Koenig (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 2 September 2017) Janet M. Koenig, age 94, of Botkins, passed away Saturday September 2, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, on December 5, 1922 to John J. & Margaret F. (Crawford) McDermott who preceded her in death. On March 7, 1944 she married Emerson P. Koenig and he passed on March 28, 1991. Survivors include 11 children; Ray Koenig, Kaye (Jack) Eshelman, Ken (Violet) Koenig, JoAnn Koenig, Jack (Chris) Koenig, Jill (Geof) Wilt, Greg (Martha) Koenig, Faye (Dan) Anderson, Claire (Randy) Counts, Rex Koenig, Ross (Betsy) Koenig, 30 grandchildren and 61 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters, an infant daughter, 2 grandchildren Ilie Wilt, Carmen Koenig and a daughter-in-law Louise Koenig. Mr. and Mrs. Koenig were married in Australia while Emerson was assigned to the Pacific theater during World War II. Mrs. Koenig came to America in 1945 after her husband was wounded in the Battle of Biak and sent back to the U.S. for medical treatment. She willingly adopted the ways of her new community and became a United States citizen in 1957. Her passions were family, flowers and music. She was a member of the United Methodist Church where she served as choir member and director for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Koenig were lifelong and active members of the American Red Cross. They made several trips to Australia to visit Mrs. Koenig's family. In 1991, Mr. Koenig died in the Australian town of Gladstone where they met and married. In completing the circle, Mrs. Koenig passed away in the same home and room in which her husband was born. A Celebration of Life will be Friday September 8, 2017 at The Palazzo, Botkins. The family asks that any memorials be directed to the American Red Cross or to Wilson Health Hospice Care. The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

KOENIG, Julian C. Koenig (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – August 30, 2013) Julian C. Koenig, age 92, of Wapakoneta, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born on Feb. 6, 1921, in Wapakoneta, the son of William C. and Katherine (Frankenburg) Koenig, who preceded him in death. Survivors include three brothers two sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers and sisters-in-law, and two sisters, two infants, and a sister-in-law. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1942-1945. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW Post #8445. Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Joseph Catholic Church.

KOENIG, Kathleen A. Koenig (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 22 May 2010) Kathleen A. Koenig, age 78, of Wapakoneta died May 22, 2010 at Wapakoneta Manor after a two year battle with COPD. She was born December 27, 1931 to Alonzo J & Emma (Ballweg) Nuss in Freyburg, Ohio who preceded her in death. On May 16, 1953 she married Edward J. Koenig who died October 28, 1985. She is survived by three children; Deb (Gary) Schoen of Wapakoneta, Dale (Linda Luckadoo) Koenig of Cridersville, and Diane L. (Rick) Cook of Wapakoneta; 4 grandchildren Brian & Heather (Daniel Cervantes) Keith, and Ben & Mandi Cook; a great-grandchild Victor Cervantes; and a brother Marion Nuss of Phoenix, AZ. She was preceded in death by a son Dean A. Koenig and 6 brothers and sisters. She attended Wapakoneta City Schools and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She retired as the owner and operator of Kathleen’s Beauty Salon in 1982. It was Kathleen’s request that there be no public visitation or services. A private family burial will take place at a later date at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are being handled by Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta.

KOENIG, Leonard J. Koenig (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 23 July 2008) Leonard J. Koenig, age 54, of Spencerville, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at the Lima Memorial Health System. He was born April 6, 1954, in Lima, a son of Marion and Catherine (Miller Kohlrieser) Koenig. His mother survives in Wapakoneta, and his father is deceased. He is also survived by a sister, Deb (Gene) Randall of Wapakoneta, two half-brothers, Mike Kohlrieser of Wapakoneta and Ken (Pam) Kohlrieser of Spencerville; a half-sister, Diane (Larry) Miller of Wapakoneta; two brothers, Jerry Wehrman of Wapakoneta, and Tony Lochard of Spencerville; nine nieces and nephews; 15 great-nieces and great-nephews; and numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be Friday, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501 in Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Lima Memorial Health System Auxiliary, or American Liver Foundation.

KOENIG, Marie K. Koenig (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 4 April 2008) Marie K. Koenig, age 84, of Wapakoneta, died at Thursday, April 3, 2008, at the Auglaize Acres. She was born Sept. 27, 1923, in Fryburg, a daughter of George T. and Agnes (Copeland) Schaub and they preceded her in death. On April 8, 1947, she married Adrian F. Koenig, and he survives. She is also survived by 9 children, Shirley (Dan) Russ of Dayton, Mary Jane (Eugene) Middleton of Dayton, Rita (Jim) Watrous of Casselberry, FL, Angie (Michael) Green of Wapakoneta, Pat (Bob) Ardle of Wapakoneta, Rose Koenig of New Knoxville, Joyce (Paul) Knueve of Wapakoneta, Fred Koenig of St. Marys, Richard (Lori) Koenig of Wapakoneta; 1 daughter-in-law, Anita (Tony) Rozendaal of Wisconsin; 30 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Theresa (Joe) Greve of New Knoxville, Lucille (Tom) Hoying of Wapakoneta, Carol (Don) Archer of Rowlett, TX, Jane Irwin of Sarasota, FL; 2 brothers, Arthur Schaub of Wapakoneta and Earl (Becky) Schaub, Wapakoneta. She was also preceded in death by a son, Dennis Koenig; two brothers, Bernard and Cletus Schaub; and two sisters, Pauline Steinke and Martha Hoying. A homemaker, Mrs. Koenig was a farmwife and a fulltime mother. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, and a member of the former Christian Mothers Sodality. She enjoyed square dancing, sewing, gardening, canning, and baking. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph School, Auglaize Acres Activities Fund, or St. Rita's Hospice.

KOENIG. Sharon A. Koenig (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 18 November 2019) Sharon A. Koenig, age 80, of Uniopolis, passed away Monday November 18, 2019 at Shawnee Manor. She was born on July 2, 1939 in Sidney, OH to Kenneth & Louise (Pence) Stahl who preceded her in death. On August 24, 1963 she married Virgil Koenig and he survives in Uniopolis. Survivors include 3 sons; Dave Koenig of Lakeview, Doug Koenig of Uniopolis, Dale (Danielle) Koenig of Wapakoneta and two grandsons Colby & Jack Koenig. She was preceded in death by 4 siblings; Bill, Bob, Jack Stahl and Pat Koenig. Sharon graduated from Quincy High School in 1958. She worked at Wright’s Five and Dime, VanSkiver’s Deli and Walter and Sons Meats. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She always enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and family pets. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Uniopolis Volunteer Fire & Rescue or to Auglaize County Humane Society.

KOENIG, Virgil F. Koenig (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 12 March 2020) Virgil F. Koenig, age 87, of Uniopolis, passed away Thursday March 12, 2020 at Shawnee Manor. He was born on December 8, 1932 in Auglaize County, OH to William & Katherine (Frankenburg) Koenig Sr. who preceded him in death. On August 24, 1963 he married Sharon A. Stahl and she passed away on November 18, 2019. Survivors include 3 sons; Dave Koenig of Lakeview, Doug Koenig of Uniopolis, Dale (Danielle) Koenig of Wapakoneta; two grandsons Colby & Jack Koenig; two brothers Paul (Kathleen) Koenig, Bernard Koenig; two sisters Viola Koenig and Sister Dorothy Koenig C.P.P.S. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers William (Lucille) Koenig, Adrian (Marie) Koenig, Omer (Delores) Koenig, and infant Cyril Koenig, and 2 sisters, Sister Gemma Koenig, C.PP.S., and infant Angela Koenig and a sister-in-law Patricia (Stahl) Koenig. Virgil graduated from St. Joseph High School and was a dairy farmer. He was also employed as a welder at Brown's Welding and then retired from Walter & Sons Meats as a butcher. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing and walking his dogs. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Arrangements by Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. The family would like to thank Shawnee Manor for the care they gave to Virgil. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Uniopolis Volunteer Fire & Rescue or to Auglaize County Humane Society.

KOENIG, William J. Koenig Jr. (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – April 10, 2012) William J. “Bill” Koenig Jr., age 92, of Wapakoneta, died Saturday April 7, 2012, at Kindred Hospital in Lima. He was born on Dec. 31, 1919, in Auglaize County, the son of William C. and Katherine (Frankenburg) Koenig, and they preceded him in death. On June 28, 1947, he married Lucille M. Bustetter, and she preceded him in death on July 25, 1994. He is survived by 5 children, Theresa Murray of Cincinnati, Joseph (Deb) Koenig of Wapakoneta, Janice (Fred) Kohlrieser of Tipp City, Mary Lou Koenig and Charles Martin of Tipp City and Barbara (Sam) Venturella of Wapakoneta; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 6 siblings; and 2 brothers-in-law. He was preceded in death by a grandson; a son-in-law; five siblings; two sisters-in-law; a brother-in-law. A Mass of Christian burial will be Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Long & Folk Chapel of Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, 13 S. Blackhoof St., Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Douglas Koenig Memorial Fund or to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Renovation Fund.

KOEPER, Dorothy A. Koeper (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 February 2009) Dorothy A. Koeper, age 81, formerly of 2265 Lock Two Road, New Bremen, died Monday, Feb. 9, 2009, at the St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born Nov.13, 1927, in Mercer County, a daughter of Louis and Viola (Fricke) Dicke. On Feb. 23, 1946, she married Richard Koeper and he died on June 10, 1995. She is survived by a son, Jerry (Barb) Koeper of New Bremen; her grandchildren, Teresa Moore of West Chester, and Tim (Becky) Koeper of New Bremen; and her great-grandchildren, James Nichols, currently in Thailand in the U. S. Air Force, Austin and Cody Koeper both of New Bremen; and two brothers, Earl (Edna) Dicke and Ed (Shirley) Dicke, both of New Bremen. She was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. She was a member of the American Legion Post 241 Auxiliary of New Bremen. She was a homemaker and helped her husband on the family farm. She played in a number of dance bands in the area for over 50 years. Funeral services will be Friday, at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen. Burial will be in the German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be directed to the church memorial fund or the New Bremen Emergency Squad.

KOEPER, Nancy A. Koeper (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Nancy A. Koeper, age 68, of 800 Bryarly Circle, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Sunday, April 20, 2014, at Lima Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born August 5, 1945, in Lima, the daughter of Melvin and Mildred (Thuman) Luedeke. She married Kenneth Koeper on September 21, 1963, at Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in New Bremen. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Koeper; by her daughter, Kimberly (Dale) Miller of Saint Marys; by a sister, Connie Frey of Celina; a brother, Thomas Luedeke of Saint Marys; numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Nancy was employed at Crown Equipment Corporation in New Bremen, and she had previously worked at Barnhart and Bricker in Saint Marys. She was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys. She loved being with her family and was a huge fan of auto racing. Funeral rites will be Friday, April 25, 2014, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in Saint Marys. Memorial gifts may be given to either Hospice of Putnam County or Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys.

KOEPER, Robert L. Koeper (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio –13 August 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Robert L. Koeper, age 68, of Saint Marys, died Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born November 9, 1950, in Celina, the son of Lester and Mary (Rupert) Koeper. He married Dianne Miller on December 31, 1994; she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his children: Brian Koeper of Saint Marys; Bill (Nickie) Koeper of Wapakoneta; Chris Koeper of Grove City, OH; by his step-children: Angela Booth of Saint Marys; Justin (Beth Burke) Booth of Saint Marys; Janelle (Bryan) Bernard of Saint Marys; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; by a special nephew, Buck Sharpe. He is survived by his siblings: Marvin (Virginia) Koeper of Saint Marys; Beverly Sharpe of Saint Marys; Kenneth (Jeannie) Koeper of Saint Marys; Kevin (Cherry) Koeper of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Dianna Koeper; a sister-in-law, Nancy Koeper; a brother-in-law, Jerry Sharpe. Bob was a 1969 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era, and later served in the Ohio National Guard. He had worked at Beatrice Foods in New Bremen, AGWAY Pet Foods in Saint Marys, and as a delivery driver at KOI Auto Parts. He was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, Saint Marys. He enjoyed watching NASCAR races, Cincinnati Reds baseball and the Ohio State Buckeyes. He liked making wood crafts and had served on the set-up committee for Saint Marys Summerfest for many years. He was a life member of VFW Post 9289. Funeral rites will be at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to the Tailgate for Cancer.

KOEPER, Virginia L. Koeper (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 9 December 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Virginia L. Koeper, age 80, of St. Marys, OH died Monday December 9, 2019 at Vancrest of St. Marys. She was born May 6, 1939 in St. Marys, OH to Herbert and Helen (Asper) Wale. On May 5, 1962 in St. Marys, OH she married Marvin L. Koeper, who survives. Also survived by 2 sons Mike Koeper of St. Marys, OH; Neil (Amy) Koeper of Wapakoneta, OH; 4 grandchildren: Tara (David) Alexander, Nathan Koeper, Keely Koeper, Dalton Koeper; and 3 great-grandchildren: Kole, Blaine and Jackson Alexander. Preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Helen Wale; sister Ludell West; brother Herbert Wale; brother Howard John Wale; brother Harry Wale; sister Betty Deininger; and sister Mary Helen Wale. She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1957). Over the years, she had been employed at G.C. Murphy Co., Brodbeck’s Market, Kmart and Auglaize Acres Nursing Home. She attended Only Believe Ministries in Botkins, OH. Her favorite pastimes included solving crossword puzzles, baking cookies and watching game shows on television. Rites are scheduled to be at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton, OH.

KOESTER, Charles F. Koester (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/charles-koester) On September 30, 2020, Charles 'Charlie' Koester, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at age 87. Charlie was born on February 21, 1933 in Celina to the late Ted and Hilda (Hoelscher) Koester. After attending St. Henry High School, he began work as an electrician, served in the United States Army during the Korean War, and co-founded Koester Electric, Inc. with his sons. On April 11, 1953 at St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star, he married Aneta Werling. They raised five children, Steven, Jeffrey, Thomas, Rebecca and Michael. Charlie had a passion for projects, gardening, and coaching, especially his many years of coaching the Werling Motors little league team. He loved to watch birds and squirrels and spend time with his family. He was known for his kind and compassionate spirit. Charlie is survived by his beloved wife Aneta and children: Jeff & Linda Koester, Tom & Jaci Koester, Rebecca Koester Kelly, Mike & Christy Koester, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Surviving siblings are Pat & John Jansen of Carthagena and Mary & Dick Franck of St. Henry. Surviving in-laws are Linda Koester of Montezuma, Edna & Bob Stout of St. Henry, W. H. (Bill) Werling of Brookville, Ken & Betty Werling of Celina, and Doris & Larry Salm of Coldwater. Charlie was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ted & Hilda Koester, his son, Steve, and great-grandson, Jaxson Koester; his siblings and in-laws John (Gene) & Edna Koester, Al & Madonna Hart, Jim Koester, Ralph Koester, L.C. (Peanuts) & Mary Jean Werling, and Barbara Werling. Charlie was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Knight of Columbus, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion, Coldwater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. A burial with military will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care, 230 W. Main Street, Coldwater, OH 45828.

KOESTER, George F. Koester (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420651) George F. Koester, age 98, formerly of 31 N. Main St., Minster, Ohio, died Otterbein St. Marys. He was born May 14, 1913 in Minster to the late Joseph & Elizabeth (Drees) Koester. On October 9, 1941 he married Alvira Liesner in Minster. She preceded him in death on January 22, 2008. He is survived by daughters Ann & Bill Ernst, Minster, Ohio and Sue & Kurt Kremer, Minster, Ohio, 6 grandchildren, Kelly, Sandy, Chris & Pam and David & Jill, 13 great grandchildren & 4 great-great grandchildren, sister Rita & Walter Kremer, Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by parents, wife Vera, sisters Henrietta Woehler & Lorena Minoque. George was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, the church choir and Minster VFW. He was a veteran of WWII and worked at Post Printing for 40 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 14, 2011 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, Ohio has been entrusted with the services. Burial will be in St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster, Ohio, with full military honors provided by Minster Firing Squad. The family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Augustine Mission Commission.

KOESTER, James R. Koester Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/james-koester) James R. Koester, age 84, of Montezuma, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Mercer Health Community Hospital, Coldwater. He was born on May 17, 1936 in Carthagena, to the late Theobold & Hilda (Hoelscher) Koester. On June 15, 1984, Jim married Linda (Meeker) Koester and she survives him in Montezuma. Jim is survived by two children: Michelle & Brian Homan of Cincinnati, and Jim Koester of Celina. He is also survived by grandchildren: Kyle and Caleb Homan; siblings and in-laws, Pat & John Jansen of Celina, Mary & Dick Franck of St. Henry, Charles & Anita Koester of Coldwater. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings and in-laws, Gene & Edna Koester, Ralph Koester, and Madonna & Al Hart. Jim retired from Goodyear in 1998 after 33 years of service. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, the Coldwater Eagles, and Celina Moose clubs. Jim enjoyed the outdoors and could often be found tending to his yard. A Mass of Christian Burial with limited seating due to social distancing will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

KOESTERS, Irene B. Koesters (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1643802) Irene B. Koesters, age 67, of Carthagena, died Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at Van Wert Manor. She was born January 26, 1948, in Celina, to the late Alex & Rita (Roessner) Koesters. She is survived by four children: Jeffrey (Holly) Bertke of New Bremen, Russell (Heather) Bertke of New Bremen, Tina Cotterman of St. Marys and Renee (Eric) Jensen of Brownstown, IN; eleven grandchildren; one great grandchild; and siblings: Virginia (Herb) Nieport of Ansonia, Robert (Bonnie) Koesters of Ansonia, Norbert (Mary Lou) Koesters of Minster, Paul (Jeanne) Koesters of Plantation Acre, FL, Joseph (Vera) Koesters of Carthagena, Jane (Donald) Prenger of Minster, Rose (Gary) Thieman of Minster, Carl (Catherine) Koesters of Ft. Recovery, Teresa (Steve) Wacker of Minster, Roger (Nancy) Koesters of Carthagena, Connie (Dean) Fruchey of Wapakoneta and Marge (Gordon) Luedeke of New Bremen; and an aunt & uncle Pat & Walt Harlett. She was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Carthagena, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, August 21, 2015 at St. Aloysius Church. Hogenkamp Funeral Home – Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be made to the Van Wert Manor Activity Fund.

KOESTERS, Marcella A. Koesters (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421401) Marcella (Sally) A. Koesters, age 84, of Chickasaw, Ohio, died Sunday, March 25, 2012 at her home. She was born February 16, 1928 in Philothea, Ohio to the late Ben and Mary (Fullenkamp) Brockman. On May 21, 1949 she married Harold Koesters and he died June 24, 1991. Sally is survived by four children Sharon & Steve Osterholt of Springfield, Gary & Jane Koesters of Coldwater, Deb & Bob Homan of St. Rose and Mary Ann Koesters of Chickasaw, a daughter-in-law Emily & Charlie Flannigan of Maria Stein, 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, a brother Melvin & Lois Brockman of Vandalia, three sisters-in-law Frances Brockman of Vandalia, Virginia & Bob Knapke of Minster and Shirley & Norb Tangeman of Chickasaw and a brother-in- law Luke Griesdorn of Osgood. She is preceded in death by a son Michael, siblings Laurine & Ray Hart, Arnold Brockman, Mary Ann & Joe Beumer, Helen & Clarence Guggenbiller, Minnie Lou & Ollie Jackson and Betty & Dick Hirsch, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Francella & Joe Fiely, Kathryn Griesdorn and Frank Koesters. She was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw, Ohio, Ladies Sodality of the church, St. Cecelia Auxilary #89 Knights of St. John, Coldwater, Ohio, Maria Stein Adoration Guild and the Legion of Mary. Sally retired from Marion Local Schools. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Precious Blood Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Precious Blood Cemetery, Chickasaw Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice 210 W. Main St, Coldwater, Ohio 45828.

KOESTERS, Ralph J. Koesters (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/ralph-koesters) Ralph J. Koesters, age 83, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. He was born July 1, 1937 in Wendlin, Ohio to the late Edmund & Mary (Reichert) Koesters. On September 5, 1959 he married Evelyn (Clune) and she survives in Coldwater. Also surviving are children Ron (Doris) Koesters of Coldwater, Robert Koesters of Celina, Dave Koesters of Coldwater, Donna (Michael) Sudhoff of St. Anthony and Cheryl (Kevin) Thobe of Coldwater; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; siblings and in-laws, Mildred (Ivo) Heitkamp of St. Henry, Rita Gehle of St. Henry, Howard (Karen) Koesters of St. Henry, Jerome (Pat) Clune of St. Rose, Janice (Richard) Forthofer of Portland, Marlene (Richard) Carlile of Oakwood and Darlene Clune of Indianapolis. He is preceded in death by siblings and in-laws, Irene (Bernard) Meyer, Wilbert Gehle, Delbert (Charl) Clune, Gene Clune, and Kenneth Clune. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater where he was an usher and was a social member of the Coldwater American Legion. Ralph retired from Hemmelgarn’s in Philothea and also worked for Kinninger Production Welding in New Bremen. He enjoyed following the Cincinnati Reds and spending time with his family. A Public Mass of Christian Burial following all CDC guidelines will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Care.

KOESTERS, Raymond J. Koesters (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/raymond-koesters) Raymond J. Koesters, age 97, of Cassella, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. He was born on May 22, 1922 in Dayton, to the late August & Clara (Schroeder) Koesters. On February 5, 1949 he married Thelma (Dahlinghaus) Koesters, and she passed away October 7, 2004. He is survived by children: Rita & Tom Gaerke of Union City, OH, Tom & Karen Koesters of Indianapolis, IN, June & Mark Hoying of McCartyville, John Koesters & Janine Jones of Dillsboro, IN, and Carl & Sharon Koesters of Cassella; by 11 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren one on the way, and 9 step great grandchildren. Ray was the last living member of his family, and was preceded in death by two infant children, a granddaughter, Jodi Koesters, siblings and in-laws, Clarence & Octavia Koesters, Josephine & Art Schroer, Julian & Frances Koesters, Helena & John Sadler, Regina & Richard Klus, Albert & Vivian Koesters, Herbert Koesters, Earl & Lanora Dahlinghaus, Norma Jean & Paul Wilbur, and Vern & Marlene Dahlinghaus. He was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Cassella, where he served as a Eucharistic minister and on the bereavement committee, and the former C.K. of A., now the Catholic Financial Life of Cassella. He was a lifelong farmer and bus driver for 22 years for Marion Local Schools. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during WWII. Ray was a member of the Maria Stein Legion, where he was a Past Commander. He was an avid Reds fan, loved playing cards, and cheering on his Marion Local Flyers. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Cassella. Burial with military honors will follow in Nativity Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care.

KOESTERS, Rebecca A. Koesters (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 7 October 2010) Rebecca A. Koesters, age 63, of Celina, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at her home. She was born on April 19, 1947, in Lima, a daughter of Robert and Kathryn (Rinard) Porter, and they preceded her in death. On April 19, 1992, she married Paul Koesters of Mendon. She is survived by 3 sons, Scot (Monifa) Reese of Columbus, Fred (Barb) Reese of Decatur, IN, Kevin (Lesliy) Koesters of St. Marys; 2 daughters, Kimberly (Gerald) Ballard of Kettering, Michele (Shawn) Phillippi of Greenville; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her sister and one brother. She was preceded in death by a brother. Funeral services will be Saturday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Burial will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to State of Heart Hospice of Celina, IC School in Celina or Susan G. Komen for the cure.

KOESTERS, Vivian M. Koesters (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 December 2016) Vivian M. Koesters, age 93, of the St. Marys Living Center (formerly of Coldwater), died on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at Joint Township Hospital in St. Marys. She was born on Sept. 22, 1923, in Coldwater to the late Aloysius and Louise (Hoyng) Tekamp. On Nov. 18, 1943, she married Albert P. (Bud) Koesters, and he died June 21, 1985. She is survived by a daughter Barb and Bill Hamberg of St. Marys; a son Tim and Karen Koesters of Fort Wayne; a daughter-in-law Pat Koesters of Dublin; nine grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and an in-law Ray Koesters of Carthagena. She is preceded in death by sons Jerry and Daniel, and siblings LaMar (Bud) and Gertrude Tekamp, Ray and Betty Tekamp and Myra and Omer Newcom. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. She worked at the former New Idea Plant in Coldwater, Jutte's Foodliner and the Coldwater Public Library. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater handled the arrangements. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Care.

KOETTER, Edward G. Koetter (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 27 February 2019) Edward G. Koetter, age 82, of St. Marys, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 1, 1937, in Minster, the son of Fred and Gertrude (Kimble) Koetter. He is survived by his children: Allen Koetter of St. Marys, Paula (Mike) Winget of Somerset, KY, Chris Koetter of St. Marys and Michael Koetter of Newark, CA. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Abigail Kesler, Andrew Earhart, Rachael Horton, Joshua Schmehl and Dustin Schmehl; and a sister, Theresa Leicht of Porter, IN. He is survived by his former wife, Laneta Freewalt Koetter. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Joseph Anthony Koetter; by his siblings: Cathrine Labato, Bernard Koetter, Dorothy O'Hearn, Larry Koetter, Irene O'Reilly, Fred Koetter, Leo Koetter and Albert Koetter. Edward was a retired saw operator at Midmark Corporation. He was a member of Eagles' Lodge 767 and he enjoyed gardening and dancing. In earlier years he played baseball and was a great first baseman. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. Funeral rites will be at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery, Glynnwood.

KOGGE, John C. Kogge (Abstracted from the Lima News- Mar 7, 1977) John C. Kogge, age 86, died Saturday at Joint Township Hospital, St. Marys. Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Harold (Mary Louise) Wale of here; four sons, Vernon and Carl, both of Wapakoneta, Paul of Rt. 2, Wapakoneta, and Lee Roy of here; 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was a retired farmer. Services will be at Yoder-Long and Folk Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens. KOGGE, Joyce E. Kogge (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Joyce E. Kogge, 75, of 211 North Vine Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at Saint Ritas Medical Center, Lima. She was born January 9, 1936, in Saint Marys, the daughter of E. B. and Lillian (Piper) Hall. She married LeRoy Kogge on February 22, 1952 and he survives at the residence. She is also survived by her 4 daughters: Jeri (Rick) Lipp; Nancy (Rodger) Moeller both of Celina; Linda (Tony) McDonald; Kristine Holt hoth of Saint Marys; by 9 grandchildren: Jason Lipp; Danielle Lipp; Brian Moeller; Kevin Moeller; Amanda McDonald; Michael McDonald; Melissa McDonald; Jeremy Holt; Trevor Holt; by five great-grandchildren; and by 1 sister: Nancy Hyll of Kettering, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents; by 1 sister: Dona Corigan; and by a brother-in-law, Lou Hyll. Joyce was the owner of the former Pagoda Beauty Shoppe in Saint Marys; she was also a homemaker. She was a member of Saint Paul's United Church of Christ; she enjoyed sewing, reading, watching movies and spending time with her beloved cat. Funeral rites will be Saturday, August 13, 2011, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial donations may be directed to Saint Paul's United Church of Christ or Saint Rita’s Hospice.

KOGGE, Paul R. Kogge (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 June 2015) Paul R. Kogge, age 89, of 860 Hillcrest Drive in St. Marys, died Friday, June 26, 2015, at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on Oct. 12, 1925, in Moulton to John C. and Minnie (Alden) Kogge. On March 6, 1950, at St. Paul's Church in St. Marys, he married LaDonna Burwell, who survives. He is also survived by 1 daughter Cindy (Joseph) Garver of Celina; by 5 sons Rodney (Denise) Kogge of Galloway, Scott (Mary) Kogge of St. Marys, Gregg Kogge of New York, NY, Rick (Penny) Kogge of St. Marys and Marc (Sheri) Kogge of Minster; by 2 brothers Carl (Wanda) Kogge of Wapakoneta and LeRoy Kogge of St. Marys; by 1 sister Mary Louise Wale of St. Marys; by 1 brother-in-law Lowell (Jeanette) Burwell of Liberty, IN; by 16 grandchildren and 21 great- grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Minnie Kogge; by a granddaughter Julie Makley; by a brother Vernon Kogge; by his sisters Ruth Kogge and Catherine Kogge, and by his daughter-in-law Missie Kogge. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre during World War II. Paul was a licensed plumber and electrician. In 1952, he founded Kogge Electric, Plumbing and Heating Company in a small building in Moulton. The business flourished, eventually moving to its current location on Indiana Avenue in St. Marys. He was a member of American Legion Post 323 and VFW Post 9289, both in St. Marys. He also served on the electrical board for the city of St. Marys for many years. His favorite pastimes included fishing, bowling and playing cards. Paul's legacy is one of kindness, patience, perseverance and knowledge. He successfully built a business and a family, and was very proud of both. He was generous with his time and loved sharing his knowledge with his children and grandchildren. Although he possessed an easy-going demeanor, his presence and influence left a powerful impact on those who knew him. Funeral services are scheduled Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial, with full graveside military honors, will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton. Memorial contributions may be directed to Auglaize County Council on Aging or Putnam County Hospice.

KOHARI, George J. Kohari (Related to Elmer in his Hower Line) George J. Kohari, 78, died at home Oct. 23, 1997 following an extended battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 25, 1918, in Akron, and was a retired pipefitter with 39 years service at B. F. Goodrich. A World War II U.S. Army veteran, he served in the Pacific Theatre. George was an active member for more than 30 years at Margaret Park Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder. He was also a 50-year member of the Sons of Herman Club as well as a member of the Austrian American Society, Disabled American Veterans, Stadleman Chapter, and United Rubber Workers Local 5. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ruth; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert (SunHee), Philip (Deborah), and John (Michele) Kohari; daughter, Marta (Tim) Morrison; grandchildren, David, Christine, Amanda, Nathan, Andrew, Lauren, Olivia, Sean, and Joel; and many loving relatives and friends. Services will be held at Margaret Park Presbyterian Church, 732 Russell Ave., Akron, Tuesday with interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Bacher Funeral Home, 3326 Manchester Rd., Akron.

KOHLER, Clara R. Kohler (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 29 November 2012) Clara R. “Clarie” Kohler, age 85, of Wapakoneta passed away November 29, 2012 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born February 24, 1927 in Auglaize County to Albert & Lorena (Schaub) Kreitzer who preceded her in death. On April 17, 1948 she married Paul A. Kohler. She is survived by a daughter; Barb (Jim) Price, a sister Linda Oen both of Wapakoneta, and a brother John Kreitzer of Florida, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother Earl Kreitzer, a sister Anna Hemmert, a sister-in-law Anna Kohler, and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Herbert (Herbie) & Dora Kohler. Clara was a graduate of St. Joseph High School and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Auglaize County Farm Bureau. She had worked at Fisher Cheese in Wapakoneta for several years. She was a farmer, farmer’s wife, and a good steward of the soil who thoroughly enjoyed farming with her husband their entire lives. Clarie was skilled in handling farm machinery as much as her male counterparts long before it was socially acceptable. She even drove a Caterpillar back in the 50’s and 60’s. She enjoyed the outdoors and all aspects of farm life. Mass of Christian Burial is Monday December 3, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wapakoneta FFA or to the donor’s choice.

KOHLER, Darlene Kohler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – August 27, 2013) Darlene “Dottie” Kohler, age 84, of Wapakoneta, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on April 15, 1929, in Minster, to Reuben Conrad Peter and Marie (Vanderhorst) Braun, who preceded her in death. On Nov. 11, 1949, she married Lawrence “Spike” Kohler who survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors also include 2 sons and 2 daughters, Jim (Peg) Kohler, Keith (Dorothy) Kohler, both of Wapakoneta, Karen (Craig) Fledderjohann and Judy (Dave) Bambauer, both of New Knoxville; 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Dale (Vickie) Braun of Grapeland, TX; and a brother-in-law, Allen Bushman of New Bremen. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kaye Kristine Kohler and a sister Linda Bushman. Dottie was a 1947 graduate of New Bremen High School. She had worked at Standard Churn in Wapakoneta and Crown Control in New Bremen and then became a homemaker. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta for over 60 years, where she was very active in the women’s groups. She was a member of the Wapakoneta Senior Citizens and had volunteered at Auglaize Acres. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled Thursday at Schlosser Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Paul U.C.C., Wapakoneta.

KOHLER, Dorothy Cross Diltz Kohler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – September 11, 2014) Dorothy (Cross) Diltz Kohler, age 94, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at Van Wert Manor in Van Wert. She was born on July 5, 1920, in Delphos to Daniel and Opal (Carmean) Cross, both of whom preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Gerald Diltz, who preceded her in death. She then married Clarence Kohler, and he also preceded her in death. She is survived by 4 daughters, Janett (Ronald) Moreo of Delphos, Etta Bell (Richard) Culp of Delphos, Elaine Rose (Rick) Moore of Delphos and Retha Mae (Harold) Cox of Middle Point, a half-brother, Roger (Shirley) Diltz of Delphos, 8 grandchildren, 16 great- grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, several stepchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Belle Cross and Fairy Etta (George) Sterling. Dorothy had worked for Huffy Manufacturing in Delphos, retiring after 20 plus years. She was a member of the Eagles 471 in Delphos. Dorothy loved sewing, playing bingo and enjoyed fishing. Funeral services will be Friday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Burial will be Saturday in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

KOHLER, Dorothy Diltz Kohler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 September 2014) Dorothy (Cross) Diltz Kohler, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at Van Wert Manor in Van Wert. She was born on July 5, 1920, in Delphos to Daniel and Opal (Carmean) Cross, both of whom preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Gerald Diltz, who preceded her in death. She then married Clarence Kohler, and he also preceded her in death. She is survived by four daughters, Janett (Ronald) Moreo of Delphos, Etta Bell (Richard) Culp of Delphos, Elaine Rose (Rick) Moore of Delphos and Retha Mae (Harold) Cox of Middle Point, a half-brother, Roger (Shirley) Diltz of Delphos, eight grandchildren, 16 great- grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, several stepchildren, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Donna Belle Cross and Fairy Etta (George) Sterling. Dorothy had worked for Huffy Manufacturing in Delphos, retiring after 20 plus years. She was a member of the Eagles 471 in Delphos. Dorothy loved sewing, playing bingo and enjoyed fishing. Funeral services will be Friday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Burial will be Saturday in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association or to a charity of the donor's choice.

KOHLER, Edward Charles Kohler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 25 November 2014) Edward Charles Kohler, age 94, of Wapakoneta, died on his birthday, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov. 23, 1920, in St. Marys, the son of Andrew and Maude (Caldwell) Kohler, who preceded him in death. On July 21, 1949, he married Beth Fisher Koenig and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter, Sally (Timothy) Scott, Wapakoneta; a stepson, Mark (Elizabeth) Koenig of Plover, WI; two sons-in-law, Terry Farley od Wapakoneta; and Bela Jaczko; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Betty Weaver of St. Marys, and Barbara (Wilbur) Brubaker of Lima. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Kathryn Jaczko and Christina Farley, three sisters, Mildred Kohler, Ethel Wibbeler, Mary Larsh, and three brothers, Robert, Clarence and Roy Kohler. Chuck retired as a machinist from the Minster Machine Company, after 19 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. His other memberships included a life member of the Wapakoneta VFW Post 8445 and the American Legion Post 323, St. Marys. He was also a member of the Merrill's Marauders, a veteran organization. An inventor, he enjoyed woodworking and making crafts of all kinds. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW Post 8445. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Renovation Fund.

KOHLER, Fred C. Kohler (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 19 April 2017) Fred C. Kohler, age 90, of Botkins, passed away Wednesday April 19, 2017 at St. Rita’s Inpatient Hospice, Lima. He was born in Auglaize County to Anthony & Catherine (Gerstner) Kohler who preceded him in death. On November 23, 1949 he married Luanna A. Schaub and she survives in Botkins. Survivors also include their 8 children; Patricia (Dave) Dahlinghaus of Minster, William (Sharon) Kohler of Botkins, Peg (Ken) Fisher of Wapakoneta, John (Gail) Kohler of Anna, Robert (Marcy) Kohler of Botkins, Mark Kohler of Key West, FL, Roger Kohler of Wapakoneta, Martha (Mike) Munch of Ada, MI, 15 grandchildren; Deb Bubeck, Joan Dahlinghaus, Chad (Diane) Kohler, Craig (Katie) Kohler, Brent (Andrea) Kohler, Lindsey (Phil) Muhlenkamp, Andrea (Jason) Greve, Mitchell (Emily) Kohler, Brian Kohler, Emily Kohler, Ross Kohler, Stephanie Fisher, Kyla (Aaron) Maurer, Hanna Oakley, Paige Oakley; 16 great-grandchildren and two sisters-in-law, Becky Kohler and Pauline Kohler. He was preceded in death by a son; James Kohler, two brothers Edward and Leon Kohler, two sisters and brothers-in-law Eleanor (Don) Kennedy and Mary (Cletus) Frankenburg. Fred was a 1944 graduate of Botkins High School and then served with the U.S. Navy. After returning, he along with his brothers operated Kohler Milk Transportation for 28 years and he was also a farmer. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Rhine and the American Legion Post 446, Anna. He also enjoyed trap shooting and was a member of the Newport Sportsman Club. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 24, 2017 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Rhine. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta where military rites will be performed by the V.F.W. Post 8445. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Rita’s Hospice or St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Improvement Fund.

KOHLER, Fredrick L. Kohler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 27 Sept. 2020) Fredrick L. "Fritz" Kohler, age 77, of Wapakoneta went to heaven on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 at Mercy Health – St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born on July 14, 1943 in Lima, to Louis and Helen (Knatz) Kohler who preceded him in death. On Feb. 8, 1964, he married Helen L. (Dick) Kohler and she survives. Other survivors include daughters Mary Lou (Joel) Hume and Christine (Dwayne) Davis, both of Wapakoneta; four grandkids, Morgan (Nathan) Kuhlwein of Circleville, Andy (Keshia) Hume, Amy (Nate) Hager and Zach Davis, all of Wapakoneta; five great-grandkids: Sofia and Harper Hume, Layla and Emmy Kuhlwein and Nora Hager; sisters Kathy (Vincent) Wincelowicz of Evergreen, CO; Patty Kohler of Wapakoneta; Marty Kohler of Wapakoneta and Carolyn (Tom Patterman) Kohler of Mill Valley, CA and multiple nieces and nephews. Fritz was a lifelong farmer and began farming full-time at the age of 14 and would only allow Allis Chalmers and CAT equipment on his farm. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. He loved attending and working at the St. Joe Festival. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren in all their activities as they grew up. He loved ice cream, particularly from the Delphos Creamery. His laugh was contagious and he loved to make people laugh. He loved handing out round tuit's everywhere he went and was proud to be from the home town of Neil Armstrong. He was an avid fan of NASCAR, drag racing and everything MOPAR. He was especially a huge fan of Richard Petty. He was a CYO basketball coach for 40-plus years, which was one of his passions along with attending Wapakoneta basketball games. He was also a FFA and 4-H supporter. He enjoyed collecting unique pencils and pens from places he had been for his grandchildren. He was also part of a bowling team for many, many years. Private family services will be held at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. There will be no public visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize County Humane Society or the Victory Junction Camp. All contributions may be sent directly to Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 615 N. Dixie Highway, Wapakoneta, OH 45895. The Kohler family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services to handle the arrangements.

KOHLER, Herbert J. Kohler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 26 January 2011) Herbert J. "Herbie" Kohler, age 98, of Wapakoneta, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, at The Gardens of Wapakoneta. He was born on Sept. 12, 1912, in Auglaize County, the son of August and Clara (Puthoff) Kohler, and they preceded him in death. On May 21, 1941, he married Dora P. Brown, and she preceded him in death on April 14, 2000. He is survived by three sons, John F. (Darlene) Kohler of Paulding, James E. (Karen) Kohler of Wapakoneta, Francis M. Kohler of Weston; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and his brother. He was also preceded in death by his sister. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery or to The Gardens of Wapakoneta.

KOHLER, Julia Kohler (Abstracted from the Lima News- January 20, 1950) Final rites for Miss Julia Kohler, age 86, of 716 W. Auglaize Street, will be in the Heinl and Son Funeral Home and burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Miss Kohler died in Lima St. Rita's hospital where she had been a patient since Nov. 19 last year. She was born in May 1863 and was the last surviving member of the Frieder Kohler family. Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

KOHLER, Karl P. Kohler Jr. (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – September 22, 2011) Karl P. Kohler Jr., age 89, of Wapakoneta, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011, at the Wapakoneta Manor. He was born on Nov. 2, 1921, in Columbus, to Karl P. and Mary Nelle (Chiesa) Kohler, and they preceded him in death. On Sept. 1, 1950, he married Sue Carole Spees, and she survives in Wapakoneta. He is also survived by 2 sons, Kevin S. (Carla) Kohler of Wapakoneta, Kim E. (Lisa) Kohler of Chelsea, AL; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister-in-law. He was preceded in death by a brother. He joined the 136th F.A. Medical Detachment of the Ohio National Guard 37th Division in July 1940 and spent 10.5 months in the Asiatic- Pacific Theater of Operations. He was commissioned as second lieutenant with the U.S. Army Air Corps in May 1943. Funeral services will be Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. Burial of the cremated remains will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, State Route 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church Restoration Fund or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

KOHLER. Kenneth F. Kohler (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 22 July 2018) Kenneth F. “Ken” Kohler, age 85, of Wapakoneta, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born on September 4, 1932 in Wapakoneta to Lawrence F. & Violet L. (Crouch) Kohler Sr. who preceded him in death. On May 7, 1960 he married Hannah K. Egbert and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include two daughters, Kenda Kohler, Jona (James) Limbert both of Wapakoneta; two grandchildren, Travis (Christie) Limbert of Columbus, Kayla (Paul) Lim of Louisville, KY; a brother, Ron (Sue Ellen) Kohler of Wapakoneta; two sisters-in-law, Susie Kohler of Wapakoneta, Kathleen (Charles) Freeman of Cridersville and a brother-in-law, Thomas (Kay) Egbert of Circleville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Betty (Roland) Hollenbacher; three brothers, Lawrence (Darlene “Dottie”) Kohler, Roy (Dorothy) Kohler and Edward Kohler. Ken was a 1950 graduate of Blume High School. He served with the U.S. Army from 1952-1954 during the Korean War. He retired after 30 years of service with the Ohio Department of Transportation highway department. He was a member St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta where he also played on their dart ball team. He enjoyed bowling, coaching little league baseball, fishing, poker and baking as he was known as Grandpa K to all the girls soccer team, who he loved making cookies for their games. He was also a member of the Wapakoneta Eagles #691, V.F.W. Post 8445 and he loved the Cincinnati Reds, Wapakoneta Redskins and The Ohio State University Buckeyes. Memorial services will be Saturday, July 28, 2018 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery with military rites being performed by the V. F. W. Post 8445. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Paul U.C.C. Scholarship Fund or Dayton VA Hospice. The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

KOHLER, Lawrence F. Kohler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 7 May 2016) Lawrence F. (Spike) Kohler Jr. of Wapakoneta, died May 5, 2016, at Auglaize Acres. He was born on May 22, 1927, in Wapakoneta, to Lawrence F. and Violet (Crouch) Kohler who preceded him in death. On Nov. 12, 1949, he married Darlene “Dottie” Braun, who preceded him in death on Aug. 25, 2013. Survivors also include two sons and two daughters; Jim (Peg) Kohler, Keith (Dorothy) Kohler both of Wapakoneta, Karen (Craig) Fledderjohann and Judy (Dave) Bambauer both of New Knoxville, 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, brothers Ken (Hannah) Kohler and Ron (Sue Ellen) Kohler of Wapakoneta, a sister-in-law Susie Kohler of Wapakoneta and brothers-in-law, Dale (Vickie) Braun of Grapeland, TX and Allen Bushman of New Bremen. He was preceded in death by a daughter Kaye Kristine Kohler, sister and brother-in-law Betty and Roland Hollenbacher, brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Dorothy Kohler, a brother Ed Kohler and sister-in-law, Linda Bushman. Spike attended Wapakoneta Schools through his junior year and graduated from Mendon Union High School in 1946. He was an Army Veteran, serving from 1946 through 1948. He worked at Standard Oil Company from 1948 through 1987. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta, where he served on the Church Council. He was a member of the Wapakoneta Senior Citizens, Wapakoneta Police Auxiliary and a lifetime member of the VFW Post 8445, where he served on the Honor Guard. Spike was awarded Citizen of the Year in 1995 by the Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce. He was an avid woodworker donating many items to various organizations around the county. Spike umpired Little League Baseball until he was 70 years old. Spike and his wife, Dottie, volunteered many hours at Auglaize Acres. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services are scheduled Tuesday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Creation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, with Military Rites being performed by the VFW Post 8445. Memorial contributions may be directed to Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta.

KOHLER, Marvin Albert Kohler (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 10 October 2020) Marvin Albert Kohler, age 86, of Wapakoneta passed away Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born on August 20, 1934 in Wapakoneta, OH to Albert & Florence (Dieringer) Kohler who preceded him in death. On August 29, 1964 he married Evelyn Kill and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include 3 children Marlene Sciotto, Alberta (Michael) Hawk, Duane Kohler all of Wapakoneta; 9 grandsons; 4 granddaughters and 4 great-grandchildren. Marvin attended St. Joseph Catholic School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1957 -1959 and was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was a lifelong farmer and enjoyed most of his days being out on his farm and loved Allis-Chalmers. He also worked at Hutchinson Shell for 25 years where he enjoyed meeting many people. He was an active member of both St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus where he served as a past secretary. He will be remembered as being a very hard working and strong man with also having a kind heart and an easy-going personality. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery with military rites being performed by the V.F.W. Post 8445. Memorial contributions may be directed to any veteran organization. The Kohler family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

KOHLER, Mary Beth Kohler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 February 2016) Mary Beth Kohler, age 96, of Wapakoneta, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016, at her home with her family at her side. She was born on Feb. 5, 1920, in Duchouquet Twp., Auglaize County, the daughter of Theodore E. and Carrie E. (Fisher) Fisher. On Nov. 20, 1939, she married Frederick J. Koenig, and he died on Sept. 2, 1942. Then on July 21, 1949, she married Edward Charles Kohler, and he died on Nov. 23, 2014. Survivors include 2 children: Mark (Lisa) Koenig of Plover, WI, and Sally (Tim) Scott of Wapakoneta; her 2 sons-in-law Terry Farley and Belo Jaczko; her 9 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great- granddaughter. In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Christina Farley and Kathy Jaczko and a sister, Regina Bisel. A homemaker, Beth had worked in the office of Miller's Laundry, Wapakoneta. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, and the former Catholic Ladies Sodality. Until just recently, she knitted afghans, which she donated to St. Joseph for their Fourth of July festivals and holiday bizarres. She also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles. 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 & Eley Funeral and Cremation Services, 1102 Lincoln Ave. (St. Rt. 501) Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society for Research.

KOHLER, Naomi L. Kohler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 September 2008) Naomi L. Kohler, age 79, formerly of County Road 25A, Wapakoneta, died Tuesday Sept. 16, 2008, at Auglaize Acres, where she had resided for the past eight years. She was born April 6, 1929, in Botkins, a daughter of William L. & Bertha (Baker) Hollenbacher, who preceded her in death. On Feb. 28, 1949, she married Harold B. Kohler, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 7, 1996. She is survived by three children; Dennis (Barbara) Kohler, Norman (Kim) Kohler, Brenda (David) Ward, all of Wapakoneta; seven grandchildren, Jeremy (Shannon) Kohler, Jennifer (Jay) McMichael, Sara Kohler, Emily Kohler, Melissa Fisher, Mallory Fisher, David Fisher; three great-grandchildren, Nolyn Kohler, Korey Grigsby, Brittany Kueiss; two sisters, Alvina (Richard) Thomas of Wapakoneta, Hilda (Edwin) Koch Jr., of Lakeview; a brother, Alfred (Doris) Kohler Hollenbacher of Wapakoneta; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Melanie Fisher, and a brother and sister-in-law Orville and D'Maria Hollenbacher. She was a homemaker and had worked at Brown's Restaurant, B and M Packing Co., and as a custodian at St. Paul United Church of Christ, all of Wapakoneta. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ and its Women's Guild in Wapakoneta. She was a 4-H advisor and enjoyed making baby quilts. Funeral services will be Friday, at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Paul United Church of Christ or the Auglaize Acres Activity Fund.

KOHLER, Nicholas J. Kohler (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 20 July 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Nicholas J. Kohler, age 38, of St. Marys, OH died unexpectedly = Saturday July 20, 2019 in Ossian, IN. He was born February 16, 1981 in St. Marys, OH to Linda S. Kohler and Rick Springer. He is survived by: son Kobe Kohler of Ohio City, OH; his mother Linda Kohler of St. Marys, OH; his father Rick Springer of Waynesfield, OH; a sister Angela Bullen of Spencerville, OH; 1 niece Autumn Thomas of Spencerville, OH; 1 nephew Alexander Bullen of Spencerville, OH; grandfather Charles "Bo" Makley of Wapakoneta, OH; and aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his grandmother Sharon Makley; grandfather Joseph Kohler; aunt Cyndi Hunter; and uncle Randy Kohler. He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1999). He was a production employee for Cargill Solutions in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included camping, attending concerts and watching sports (especially St. Marys Roughriders football and baseball). A devoted father, he enjoyed spending quality time with his son. Nick had a wonderful sense of humor, which brightened the lives of his family and friends. Rites are scheduled to be at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys.

KOHLER, Paul Kohler (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 2 March 2012) Paul Kohler, age 89, of Wapakoneta passed away March 2, 2012. He was born on October 21, 1922 in Auglaize County to August & Clara (Puthoff) Kohler who preceded him in death. On April 17, 1948 he married Clara R. Kreitzer who survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors also include a daughter, Barb (Jim) Price of Wapakoneta and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert Kohler and a sister, Anna Kohler. Paul was born and raised on the family homestead. He was a lifelong farmer and a steward of the soil. He was always very particular with anything he did, had a very strong work ethic and always enjoyed being outside and anything related to farming. He also enjoyed going to Berlet’s Farm Service to converse with area farmers. He was an Auglaize County Farm Bureau member. He was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he also attended school in Wapakoneta. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled Thursday, March 8, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services handled the arrangements.

KOHLER, Randy J. Kohler (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 28 June 2017) Randy J. Kohler, age 56, of 223 South Vine Street, Saint Marys, died Wednesday, June 28, 2017, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima. He was born March 8, 1961, in Saint Marys, the son of Joseph and Sharon (Makley) Kohler. He is survived by his companion, Teresa Smith, with whom he made his home in Saint Marys. He is also survived by his daughter, Leslie (Dan) Curtis of Troy, OH; by a step-daughter, Kara of Lima; by his siblings: VIcki Schnell of Celina; Linda Kohler of Saint Marys; Lora Poppe of Wapakoneta; Becca Kohler of Celina; Charles Makley, Jr. of Saint Marys; by his grandchildren: Ethan Curtis; Sam Curtis; Danielle Curtis; and by many nieces and nephews. Randy was a 1979 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He had worked at Honda of America and later, at Setex in Saint Marys. He enjoyed collecting arrowheads, Matchbox cars and putting models together. He was a good cook and loved to listen to music. He was a member of the Celina American Legion and VFW. Funeral rites will be Monday, July 3, 2017, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Post 9289 following the funeral rites on Monday.

KOHLER, Robert L. Kohler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – April 15, 2013) Robert L. Kohler, age 94, a resident at Otterbein-St. Marys and formerly of Celina, Amherst and Spencerville, died Friday, April 12, 2013, at the Grand Lake Hospice in the Joint Township Hospital in St. Marys. He was born on Dec. 7, 1918, in St. Marys, a son of Andrew and Maude M. Caldwell Kohler, both of whom preceded him in death. On Oct. 23, 1937, he married Vonda D. "Vonnie" Seibert, who preceded him in death on March 13, 2006. Surviving are 2 daughters, Gloria L. (Jack L.) Ford of Las Vegas, NV and Nancy L. Kohler of Conifer, CO; 2 grandsons, Trevor W. Dell of Lancaster and Devin C. (Karen) Dell of NC; 2 great-grandchildren, Natasha Mya Dell and William Howard Dell; 3 siblings, Betty (Rex)Weaver and Barbara (Wilbur) Brubaker, both of St. Marys and Edward Charles "Chuck" (Beth) Kohler of Wapakoneta; 2 sisters-in-law, Dorothy Kohler of Delphos and Stella Kohler of Wapakoneta; special nephew and niece Larry and Sharon Seibert; several other dear nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clarence and Roy Kohler; and three sisters, Mildred Kohler, Ethel (Leroy) Wibbeler and Mary (Walter) Larsh. He was formerly a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Celina and later attended the Monticello United Brethren in Christ Church. He was a 1936 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys and worked 30 years at Mersman's in Celina as an electrician. He then moved to Amherst to work 16 1/2 years at the Ford Motor Lorain Assembly Plant, retiring there in 1984. He served in the Navy in World War II in the South Pacific. Bob was a 60-year member of Celina Lodge #241, Free and Accepted Masons, the Royal Archmasons Chapter #51 in St. Marys and a member of the Royal and Selected Masters, Council #81 in St. Marys. He was a member of the Bowersock Bros. VFW Post #6772 in Spencerville and the Spirit of Freedom American Legion Post #76 in Las Vegas. Funeral services will be Wednesday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the Spencerville Veterans. Memorials may be made to the Otterbein St. Marys Partner Appreciation Fund or the Grand Lake Hospice Comfort Care.

KOHLER, Roy M. Kohler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 11, 2012) Roy M. Kohler, age 86, of Wapakoneta, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, at The Living Center, St. Marys. He was born on July 10, 1925, in St. Marys, the son of Andrew and Maud (Coldwell) Kohler, who preceded him in death. On July 17, 1948, he married Stella V. Gross, and she survives. Other survivors include 2 brothers, Bob Kohler of St. Marys, and Chuck (Beth) Kohler of Wapakoneta; 2 sisters, Betty Weaver and Barb (Wilbur) Brubaker, both of St. Marys, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Clarence, and three sisters, Mary Larsh, Mildred Kohler and Ethel Wibbeler. Roy retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys, after 39 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II in the European Theater. He was a life member of the Wapakoneta VFW, Post 8445, and a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 767, St. Marys. He enjoyed the outdoors and mowing grass. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Long & Folk Chapel of Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, 13 S. Blackhoof St., Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW.

KOHLER, Stella V. Kohler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 December 2017) Stella V. Kohler, age 93, of Wapakoneta, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017, at the Celina Manor, with her family by her side. She was born July 28, 1924, the daughter of Albert and Emma (Wildermuth) Gross, who preceded her in death. On July 17, 1948, she married Roy M. Kohler, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 2012. Survivors include two sisters, Edna O'Quinn of Sidney and Opal Markley of Jackson Center; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Brubaker of Cridersville and Betty Weaver, St. Marys; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Luella Wittenbrink, Erma Long and Clara Shroyer and by two brothers, John and Roy Gross. Stella worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber, St. Marys, retiring after 37 years of service. She was a ladies auxiliary member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie No. 767, St. Marys. Stella and her husband Roy enjoyed taking bus trips to casinos. While working at Goodyear, she was selected to take a ride in the Goodyear Blimp. She enjoyed working in her yard, playing bingo, crocheting and being with her family. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, 1102 Lincoln Ave. (Ohio 501), Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton. Memorials may be directed to the State of the Heart Hospice.

KOHLER, Wanda I. Stotts Kohler (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 19 September 2016) Wanda I. (Stotts) Kohler, age 86, passed away September 19, 2016 at her residence in Wapakoneta. She was born on November 30, 1929, in Lima, to Denver & Zelma (Meeker) Stotts, who have preceded her in death. On August 13, 1949, she married Theodore J. Kohler, who passed away on June 4, 1985. Survivors include three daughters, Joanne L. Kohler of Wapakoneta, Betty & Jeff Arnold of Lima, and Peg & Mike Schwartz of Delphos; a daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Kohler; 9 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Wanda was preceded in death by three children, Mary A. Long, Edward E. Kohler, and Theresa M. Anderson; two sisters, Alice Tompkins and Marjorie Brown; and two brothers, Wilbur Stotts and Eugene Stotts. For many years, Wanda worked in the Hub Room at the Wapak Truck Stop. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Wapakoneta Eagles Aerie 691 for almost 50 years. In her free time, Wanda could be found playing cards, Chinese checkers, or working on a word search. She enjoyed watching The Price Is Right, following her Cincinnati Reds, anything John Wayne, or her favorites, National Lampoon and Uncle Buck. If she wasn’t home, chances were she was out for a car ride. She loved getting picked up by her family and friends, going for a drive, looking at the scenery. They were probably going to stop and get something to eat, or do some shopping at K-Mart. Above all, she was just happy to be surrounded by her family. Scheduling reunions and holiday parties, anything to get them all together and spending time with her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta and burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wapakoneta Eagles Aerie 691, Ladies Auxiliary.

KOHLHEPP, Herman J. Kohlhepp, Jr (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 December 2015) Herman J. Kohlhepp Jr., age 91, of Xenia, formerly of Minster, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at the Hospice of Dayton. He was born on Oct. 18, 1924, in Columbus, the son of Herman J. Sr. and Kathleen M. (Forquer) Kohlhepp. On Feb. 13, 1946, he married Katherene E. Guenther, who died on May 28, 2008. Survivors include 1 son Charles E. (Teresa) Kohlhepp of Xenia and 2 grandchildren Jason Kohlhepp of Fairborn and Erin (Scott) Hartke of Mechanicsburg. Along with his wife, Herman was preceded in death by a son Lawrence H. Kohlhepp and a sister Elizabeth (Robert) Dickenson of Gahanna. Herman was a former member of the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Minster. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a medical technician in the Medical Corp. It was during this time that he met Kitty, who would later become his wife. He taught industrial arts for many years at the Minster Local Schools and retired in 1978. He set up the first machine tool operator program for implementing the Manpower Development and Training Act of 1962 (MDTA) in the state of Ohio and taught programs from 1963-67. He and Kitty also trained and served on the first Minster Area Life Squad in 1975. A Memorial Mass will be Saturday at the St. Brigid Catholic Church, 312 Fairgrounds Road, Xenia, OH, 45385. Private inurnment will take place at a later date in the St. Joseph Cemetery of Lockbourne. Gilberg Hartwig Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Dayton (324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH, 45420) in Herman's memory.

KOHLHORST, Anna Lee Kohlhorst (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 2 January 2009) Anna Lee Kohlhorst, age 82, Rockford, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, at Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. She was born July 14, 1927, in Mercer County, a daughter of Oscar Schaadt and Marie Baker. On March 31, 1951, she married Frank Jack Kohlhorst and he preceded her in death Oct. 26, 2000. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Sandy and Larry Stanfield of St. Marys; three sisters, Rose Mary Knapke of Celina, Lois Gross of Troy and Norma May Utz of Versailles; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Andre Kohlhorst and two sisters, Margaret Rismiller and Bonnie Martin. She retired from Reynolds & Reynolds. She had been a cashier at the Celina Theater. She was a member of Grace Missionary. She was a 1945 graduate of Celina High School. Funeral services will be Saturday, at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will follow at North Grove Cemetery.

KOHLHORST, Carol Lee Kohlhorst (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 27 July 2020) Carol Lee Kohlhorst, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family and her best friend "Stubby" after a very courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Dec. 15, 1932 in St. Marys to Paul and Helen (Stanton) Bubp. Carol worked 25 years as a secretary at Gateway Middle School before retiring. She was a member of Maumee United Methodist Church for 52 years and a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, FL. Her interests included spending time with her family at the beach, gardening, fishing, sewing, photography, and in recent years, coloring more than 350 pictures. Carol is survived by her son Kevin (Angie) Kohlhorst of St. Petersburg, FL; daughter Kristine (Larry) LaHote and her grandchildren: Jacob Kohlhorst, Alex (Erica) Kohlhorst, Caitlyn (Michael) Lance, Samantha (John) Trzinski, Jamie Kohlhorst, Erika LaHote and Evan LaHote. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Norval Kohlhorst; her brother, Gene Bubp, sister-in-law Eileen Bubp and brother-in-law Larry Fledderjohann. Services for Carol will be private. Memorial contributions may be directed to Chinos Cause for Cancer Dreams AITNA-NACA at AITANA- NACA.com/donate/.

KOHLHORST, Donna R. Kohlhorst (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 January 2017) Donna R. Kohlhorst, age 87, of St. Marys, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. She was born on Sept. 12, 1929, in Spencerville to Raymond and Jessie (Gilbert) Goetz, both preceded her in death. On Jan. 18, 1948, she married Herbert Kohlhorst, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 2003. Survivors include a son David (Patricia) Kohlhorst of St. Marys; a daughter Denise (Veryl) Cisco of St. Marys; two sisters Marilyn Boley of Sierra Vista, AZ, and Carol (Jack) Monroe of Tipp City; a stepbrother Howard (Dorothy) Jones of Bushnell, FL; two brothers-in-law Marlin Kohlhorst of St. Marys, and Leonard Kohlhorst; a sister-in-law Virginia Wierwille of Celina; four grandchildren Mary (Micky) Kreischer, Craig (Johanna) Cisco, Audra (Joe) Sutton all of St. Marys, and Mike (Allison) Kohlhorst of Washington; 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Brian Cisco; a sister, Fleeta Rust; a brother Raymond (Annette) Goetz; a stepbrother Donald Jones; a sister-in-law Martha Kohlhorst; and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law Robert (Maxine) Walden. Donna was a 1947 graduate of Spencerville High School, where she proudly earned the honors of salutatorian. She worked at St. Marys Blanket Factory and Grants both in St. Marys. She took great pride in being a wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church, St. Marys. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Donna enjoyed making fishing lures and fishing with her husband Herbert, the love of her life. Together they owned a tropical fish shop. She also enjoyed painting ceramics, couponing and water aerobics. In her younger years Donna was very active in her church, she was a Brownie Troop Leader and was part of TOPS. Funeral services will be Monday at Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys. Contributions can be made to the Wayne Street United Methodist Church Building Fund.

KOHLHORST, Marlin L. Kohlhorst (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 5 November 2017) Marlin L. Kohlhorst, age 94, of 811 West Jay Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, died suddenly Sunday, November 5, 2017, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. He was born January 10, 1923, in Kansas, the son of Leonard and Eunice (Parker) Kohlhorst. He married Martha Weadock on August 14, 1943, at Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys, and she preceded him in death on July 22, 2013. He is survived by his children: Allyn (Gail) Kohlhorst of Harper’s Ferry, WV; Lynn (Diane) Kohlhorst of Greenville, OH; Marlene (Michael) Rutschilling of Saint Marys; his grandchildren: Mark Kohlhorst; Amy Kohlhorst; Jason (Tracy) Miley; Kendra Elshoff; Jennifer (Phillip) Perrotte; by his great-grandchildren: Amandal Tannar; Mariah; Madison; Katelyn; Kamille; Parker; Sawyer; Emily and Megan; and his siblings: Leonard (Reba) Kohlhorst, Jr. of Montgomery, AL; Virginia Wiewille of Celina. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Kohlhorst; and by his siblings: Herb (Donna) Kohlhorst; Maxine (Robert) Walden; and Annette (Raymond) Goetz. Marlin was a 1941 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School, and a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Saint Marys. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys; the Tri-Squares Dancing Club; Eagles Lodge 76; American Legion Post 323, and the Spencerville Post of the VFW. The Lord called home a man who stood out in our world. His gentle, kind, generous nature were just a few of his attributes. His passing leaves a hole in the hearts of his family and friends. His love for the everyday and contentment with life are what endeared us all to him. He loved fishing, square dancing, and caring for his beautiful big yard. But most of all his joy was his family: his children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren were his passion. His partner of nearly 70 years was Martha, his first and only love. They are surely together dancing the dance. Funeral rites will be Thursday, November 9, 2017, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys. Burial, with military honors, will be conducted at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys. Memorial gifts may be given to Grand Lake Hospice.

KOHLHORST, Martha E. Kohlhorst (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Martha E. Kohlhorst, 87, of 811 West Jay Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Monday, July 22, 2013, at her residence after a brief illness. She was born September 18, 1925, in Saint Marys, the daughter of John and Edna (Clark) Weadock. She married Marlin Kohlhorst on August 14, 1943, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys. She and Marlin would have celebrated 70 years of marriage on that day. She is survived by her children: Allyn (Gail) Kohlhorst of Harper’s Ferry, WV; Lynn (Diane) Kohlhorst of Greenville, OH; Marlene (Michael) Rutschilling of Saint Marys; by 5 grandchildren: Mark (Melinda) Kohlhorst; Amy Kohlhorst; Jason (Tracy) Miley; Kendra Elshoff; and Jennifer (Phillip) Perrotte. She is also survived by 10 great-grandchildren: Amanda; Tannar, Mariah; Madison; Katelyn; Kamille; Parker; Sawyer; Emily and Megan. Martha was preceded in death by her 10 brothers Bernard, Lewis, Allyn, Walter, Thomas, Jerome, Philip, John, Vincent, and Paul Weadock; and by 1 sister, Miriam Schallenberg. She was also preceded in death by her parents and by one daughter, Mary Kohlhorst. Martha was a 1943 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. She had worked 12 years at the Saint Marys Hardware Store. Martha loved life and was a wonderful homemaker and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Martha and Marlin took great pride in their yard and flowers. They were charter members of the Tri-Square Dance Club. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys. Funeral rites will be Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.Memorial gifts may be given to Grand Lake Hospice.

KOHLHORST, Norval C. Kohlhorst (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 May 2015) Norval C. "Koolie" Kohlhorst, age 82, of St. Petersburg, FL and formerly of Maumee, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on Jan. 11, 1933, to Virgil and Opal (Stark) Kohlhorst in St. Marys. Koolie proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for four years, three of which were in Germany. He worked for Peoples Savings as a Data Processing Manager for 30 years and then for Fleeger's Pro Hardware for 17 years. Koolie was a member of Maumee United Methodist Church for 52 years, where he served on numerous committees. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and made beautiful furniture and cabinets. Koolie is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carol; 1 son, Kevin (Angie); 1 daughter, Kristine (Larry) LaHote; grandchildren, Erika; Jacob; Evan; Alex; Caitlyn; Samantha and Jamie; sister-in-law, Paula Fledderjohann and brother-in-law, Gene Bubp and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Maison- Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home, 501 Conant Street, Maumee is handling the arrangements. Funeral services will be Monday at Maumee United Methodist Church, 405 Sackett Street, Maumee. Interment to follow at Fort Meigs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Maumee United Methodist Church or VA Bay Pines Hospice, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744.

KOHLHORST, Sylvia Kohlhorst (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Sylvia Kohlhorst, age 71, of 504 S. Beech Street in St. Marys, OH died Wednesday March 5, 2014 at her residence. She was born December 26, 1942 in Pippa Passes, KY to Sylvester and Phoebe (Slone) Slone. She is survived by husband, Robert Kohlhorst of St. Marys, OH; 3 daughters, Susan (Chris) Runkle of Wapakoneta, OH; Bonnie (Rick) Gatlin of Greenville, TN; Lydia Kohlhorst of St. Marys, OH; 1 son, Timothy (Tammy) Kohlhorst of St. Marys, OH; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 5 sisters, Pearl (Loy) Maggard of Hollybush, KY; Goldia (Doug) Longhorn of Portsmouth, OH; Betty Kanorr of St. Marys, OH; Ruth (Bill) Howard of New Orleans, LA; Rita (Carlos) Mosley of Lima, OH; and 1 brother, Raffe Slone of Columbus, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sylvester and Phoebe Slone; four sisters, Avenell Slone; Hester Reynolds; Ruby Jean Slone; Helen Marie Slone; and two brothers, Ray Slone and Bethel Slone. A homemaker, she also worked as a recreational assistant for the Auglaize Co. Council on Aging in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included fishing, playing bingo and playing card games. She dearly loved her family. Rites are scheduled for Tuesday March 11, 2014 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.

KOHLI, Raymond W. Kohli (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 2 October 2010) Raymond W. Kohli, age 77, of Ottawa, died Friday, Oct. 1, 2010, at The Meadows of Glandorf, Glandorf. He was born on Feb. 25, 1933, in Ottawa, to Raymond and Opal (Fischer) Kohli, who preceded him death. On May 25, 1953, he married Evelyn Thomas, who survives. He is survived by 2 sons, Steven (Cheryl) Kohli of Lima, Paul (Vicki) Kohli of Lima; 1 daughter, Julie (Doug) Hinkle of St. Marys; two brothers; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister. Funeral services will be Monday at Hartman Sons Funeral Home in Columbus Grove. Burial will be at Cairo Eastside Cemetery.

KOHLI, Richard Leland Kohli (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 19 May 2015) Richard "Dick" Leland Kohli, age 79, died on May 10, 2015. He is quoted in saying "Construction complete. Thank you for your patience." Mr. Kohli was born and raised in Columbus Grove to the late Raymond and Opal (Fisher) Kohli. Survivors include his wife Gloria (Ellis) (Livingston) Kohli; his 2 daughters, Karen Bias and Deborah Kohli, both of St. Marys; his step-children David Livingston of Waverly, TN and Renee (Livingston) Rodriguez of Dickson, TN; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Sharon (Kohli) Mott, a brother Raymond Kohli, a sister Pam Kohli and a grandson Lance Bias. He lived in Ottawa and later moved to Houston. He was very good with all things mechanical and electrical. With his knowledge and experience, he became plant maintenance manager at Minster Machine Company in Minster. After dedicating 33 years, he retired in 1997 and moved to Waverly, TN. He dedicated his life to serving God and helping others. He was a former president of Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International in Sidney, served as a state adviser of Women's Aglow and as co-pastor of Miami Valley Faith Center in Piqua. He was a teacher of the word and taught Sunday school or Home groups. He was an active member of The Gideons until 2006. He enjoyed his hobby of restoring antique tractors and hit and miss engines. He has served as vice-president of Humphreys Company Tractor and Antique Engine Club. He was also a member of Amateur Radio Clubs in Ohio and Tennessee. He faithfully served the congregation of Friendship World Outreach as an elder on the administrative board counseling, pastoring and discipling many. Mr. Kohli donated his body to Medical Education and Research. A celebration of life will take place May 30, at Friendship World Outreach, 1492 Clydeton Road, Waverly, TN, 37185.

KOHLREISER, Eunice M. Kohlreiser (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – September 19, 2011) Eunice M. Kohlreiser, age 79, of 1523 Klosterman Lane, St. Marys, died Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at the St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on May 13, 1932, in New Knoxville, to Erbin and Luetta (Piepmeyer) Stienecker, and they preceded her in death. On Aug. 11, 1951, she married Robert L. Kohlreiser Sr., and he survives in St. Marys. She is also survived by her children, Marilyn (Larry) Mills and Mary (Mike) Zimmerman, both of St. Marys and Robert Kohlreiser Jr. of California; her grandchildren, Shawn (Alexandra) Mills of North Ridgeville, Ryan (Jasmine) Mills of Mendon, Chad (Christina) Luedeke of Union City, TN, MMCS Brock Luedeke of Norfolk, VA, and Ashley (Dominic) Helmstetter of Tiffin; her great-grandchildren, Jeremy and Conner Mills, Nick Luedeke, Miley and Skylar Helmstetter; her great-stepgrandchildren, Xaiver and Gabreil Hagens; 1 brother, Nathan (Georgeann) Stienecker of Wapakoneta; and 1 sister, Grace (Francis) Carmean of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Christy Ann Mills and Jamie Lyn Mills; a step-granddaughter, Lendsay Zimmerman; five siblings, Roland Stienecker, Merlin Stienecker, Vernon Stienecker, Edith Rosengarden and Bernice Smith. Mrs. Kohlreiser was a member of the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in St. Marys. She was a homemaker and had previously been employed at Goodyear of St. Marys, the former Cotton Mills and at Huffy’s in Celina. She enjoyed playing bingo, gardening, baking, trips to Las Vegas, ballroom dancing and spending time with her family. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen. Burial will follow in the Pilger Ruhe Cemetery in New Knoxville. Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund or to St. Rita’s Hospice.

KOHLREISER, Marjorie Lucille Kohlrieser (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 6 July 2016) Marjorie Lucille “Marge” Kohlrieser, age 90, of Wapakoneta passed away on Wednesday July 6, 2016, from a sudden illness at Kindred Hospital, Lima. She was born on October 17, 1925, in Wapakoneta, Ohio to John and Verda (Place) Hines who preceded her in death. On July 19, 1948 she married James George Kohlrieser and he passed away on October 21, 1978. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Diana (Frank) DiPaolo of Columbus, sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne (Cheryl) Kohlrieser of Oak Ridge, TN, Mark (Teresa) Kohlrieser of Wapakoneta, six grandchildren: Kurt DiPaolo, Jeff Kohlrieser, Lucas (Lisa) Kohlrieser, Alexa Kohlrieser, Danielle (Kyle) Hoying and Heather Deiters; one great-grandchild Brayden Hoying and a sister-in-law Mary Ann Kohlrieser. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Willie and Agnes Hines of Troy, Herb and Midge Hines of Wapakoneta, Rich and Betty Hines of Wapakoneta and a brother-in-law Norbert Kohlrieser of Wapakoneta. Marge was a graduate of Blume High School. She was a caring homemaker and caretaker of her grandchildren. She loved animals and enjoyed sports, sewing, reading the newspaper, and playing cards. Funeral services will be Monday, July 11, 2016, at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 615 N. Dixie Highway, Wapakoneta, OH. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Auglaize County Humane Society or the American Heart Association.

KOHLRIESER, Richard Kohlrieser (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 February 2017) Richard D Kohlrieser, age 81, of Wapakoneta, passed away Friday at Auglaize Acres. He was born in Wapakoneta on June 22, 1935, to Cletus and Marjory (Miller) Kohlrieser, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 9, 1961, he married Becky S. Brading, and she survives. Other survivors include a daughter and two sons, Brenda (Rex) Lippincott and Mike (Marcia) Kohlrieser of Wapakoneta, and Steve Kohlrieser of Bradenton, FL; 4 grandchildren, Jason Lippincott, Erica Bicknell, Nick Kohlrieser and Amanda Kohlrieser; 1 great-grandchild, Owen Bicknell; 1 sister, Janet (Bruce) Neidemire and several nieces and nephews. Richard graduated from Saint Joseph High School in 1953. He lived a very unique life. He always had a huge love of working with animals which started at a very young age. He rode and clowned in rodeos and performed in circuses and variety shows for more than 60 years. He owned and operated Diamond K. Donkey Ball Co. for 17 years. He toured at the age of 80 and was still performing with his last dog Max at a wildlife park in Sarasota, FL. Services will be Tuesday at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, 1102 Lincoln Ave., (St. Rt. 501) Wapakoneta. Burial will be at a later date in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Rita's Hospice.

KOHLREISER, Robert L. Kohlreiser Sr. http://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/14EB81199F059AC8-14EB81199F059AC8%3F(Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 June 2014) Robert L. Kohlreiser Sr., age 84, of St. Marys, died on Thursday, June 26, 2014, at his residence. He was born on March 17, 1930, in Hume, the son of the late Wilbur and Minnie (Fogt) Kohlrieser. On Aug. 11, 1951, he married Eunice M. Stienecker, who died on Sept. 17, 2011. He is survived by their children, Mailyn (Larry) Mills of St. Marys; Mary (Mike) Zimmerman of St Marys and Robert Kohlreiser Jr. of California; grandchildren Shawn (Alexandra) Mills of North Ridgeville; Ryan (Jasmine) Mills of Rockford; Chad (Christina) Luedeke of Union City, TN; MMCS Brock (Amy) Luedeke of Norfolk, VA; and Ashley (Dominic) Helmstetter of Tiffin; great-grandchildren Jeremy and Conner Mills; Nick Luedeke; Miley and Skyler Helmstetter and step- great-grandchildren Xaiver and Gabreil Hagens. Robert was also preceded in death by grandchildren Christy Ann Mills, Jamie Lyn Mills and step-granddaughter Lendsay Zimmerman. Robert was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys. He was a past member of the VFW Post 9289 and American Legion Post 323, both of St. Marys. He and his wife enjoyed years of ballroom dancing. He loved to spend time outdoors, and he spent most of his time tinkering in his garage, were he would repair lawn mowers, bicycles and vacuums. Robert had previously worked for the railroad and also for Goodyear in St. Marys, from which he retired in 1993. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen. Burial will follow at the Pilger Ruhe Cemetery in New Knoxville. http://www.genealogybank.com/doc/obituaries/obit/14EC382E11DAFFC8-14EC382E11DAFFC8%3F

KOHN, Carl H. Kohn (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 May 2009) Carl H. Kohn, age 77, 535 Dorothy Lane, Coldwater, died Monday, May 4, 2009, at Dayton Heart Hospital. He was born Sept. 5, 1931, in Celina, a son of Frank R. and Ruby G. (Smelser) Kohn, and they preceded him in death. On Oct. 20, 1951, he married Mary M. (Wenning) Kohn. He is survived by two sons, Ron (Carol) Kohn of Celina, Gerry (Connie) Kohn of Philothea; two daughters, Kathy (John) Spoltman of Chickasaw, Kris (Jeff) Boise of Coldwater; a sister; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a grandchild. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, at St. Marys Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the St. Marys Cemetery in Philothea. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangements.

KOHN, Mary M. Kohn (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421379) Mary M. Kohn, age 79, of 100 E. College St, Coldwater, Ohio, died on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. She was born September 14, 1932 in Philothea to the late August and Margaret (Puthoff) Wenning. On October 20, 1951 she married Carl H. Kohn and he died May 04, 2009. Mary is survived by four children Kathy & John Spoltman of Chickasaw, Ron & Carol Kohn of Celina, Gerry & Connie Kohn of Philothea and Kris & Jeff Boise of Coldwater, nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, three sisters Joan Kemper of St. Henry, Bernie Meiring of Celina, and Margie & Jack Moeller of St. Louis, MO and a sister in law Donna Spencer of Celina. She is preceded in death by a grandson and a sister and 3 brothers-in-law, Rita & Paul Bruns, David Kemper and Harold Meiring. She was a member of St. Marys Catholic Church, Philothea, Ohio, ladies rosary altar sodality of the church, Coldwater Eagles auxiliary and Coldwater American Legion auxiliary and a lifetime member of Coldwater V.F.W. Auxiliary. Mary formerly worked at the former Gibbons and Otis Hospitals in Celina, Briarwood Manor, Coldwater and St. Charles Infirmary. Mary was the founder of the former Kohn's Home for the Elderly. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at St. Marys Catholic Church, Philothea, OH. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Philothea Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater has been entrusted with the services.

KOHNE, Rose B. Kohne (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420686) Rose B. Kohne, age 96, formerly of Wooden Shoe Dr. Minster, Ohio died Saturday February 19, 2011 at Otterbein St. Marys where she had been a resident for 12 years. She was born May 10, 1914 in Maria Stein, Ohio to John and Regina (Braun) Meinerding and married on May 10, 1941 to August Kohne he died March 24, 1984. She is survived by her children Becky and Richard Poeppelman of Ft. Loramie, Daniel and Vicki Kohne of Lyndon Station, WI and Richard Kohne of St. Marys, 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She was preceeded in death by a son Robert Kohne. She is also survived by a sister, Sister Regina Meinerding of St. Charles, MO and 2 sisters-in-law Marie Meinerding of Ft. Loramie and Rita Meinerding of St. Marys. One sister Alvira Braun and three brothers Wes, Ivo and Ralph Meinerding preceeded her in death. Rose was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church Minster, a past member of the St. Monica Ladies Sodality and The Catholic Ladies of Columbia of the church. She was a member of the FOE 1391 Ladies Aux. of Minster and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber of St. St. Marys after 20 Years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at St. Augustine Church. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster has been entrusted with the services. Memorial Donations may be made to Grand Lake Hospice.

KOHNEN, Donald John Kohnen (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 5 Sept. 2019) Donald John Kohnen, age 87, of Celina, died September 5, 2019 at Ohio Living - Quaker Heights Care Community, Waynesville. He was born Nov. 8, 1931, in Celina, to Henry and Rosemary Pulskamp Kohnen. On Sept. 2, 1952, he married Klela F. (Strete) Kohnen, who died Sept. 8, 2007. Surviving are five sons, Michael (Judy), Chesterfield, VA, Phil, Edgerton, Henry, Rocky Top, TN, William (Marie), Defuniak Springs, FL, and Joseph (Stacy), Defiance; four daughters, Melinda (Craig) Vaughn, Waynesville, Teresa (Tim) Wenning, Lima, M. Kathleen (Allan) Skiver, Defiance and Rosemary Kohnen, Celina; 16 grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren and numerous step grandchildren. Deceased are two brothers, Hank Kohnen and David Kohnen, three sisters, Mary Hart, Rosemary Wilkins, and Ruth Ann Vondrell, and a grandson, Andrew Kohnen. Don was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School, and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War, and was employed as the bookkeeper at Wolff Tire in Celina for most of his career. Don’s favorite pastimes included fishing, bowling, and watching his favorite sports teams, the Buckeyes and the Reds. Funeral Mass is at Immaculate Conception Church. Following services at the church, Military Rites will be conducted by members of Celina V.F.W. Post #5713 and American Legion Post #210. Burial will be St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina. Memorial donations can be made to Ohio Living – Quaker Heights Care Community, Waynesville, OH or Crossroads Hospice, Cincinnati OH. W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina is entrusted with the arrangements.

KOHNEN, Mary Evelyn Kohnen (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 29 November 2015) Mary Evelyn Kohnen, age 93, of Celina, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. Born February 21, 1922 in Mercer County, she was a daughter of the late Bernard N. & Clara M. (Wendel) Meier. Mary celebrated 73 years of marriage with Norbert J. Kohnen, whom she married on May 30, 1942. He survives along with their 5 children: Karen (Kirk) Habegger of Decatur, IN; Marilyn Reser of Lima; Patricia (Tom) McDermitt of Celina; Ronald Kohnen and Timothy Kohnen all of Celina; 17 grandchildren: Kathie Kruse, Kristen Nussbaum, Kevin Habegger, Shane Reser, Sean Reser, Amy Reser, Jeremy Mihm, Jordan Mihm, Jaime Bergman, Seth Kohnen, Corey Kohnen, Jonathan Kohnen, Wesley Kohnen, Lindsey Fullenkamp, Taylor Lautzenheiser and Ryan Lautzenheiser, Beth Link; 26 great grandchildren; 4 brothers & sisters: Ernest (Pat) Meier of Seattle, WA , Charles (Mary Catherine) Meier of Celina, Roseann Puthoff of Minster and Janet (Ronnie) Stachler of Celina. Mary & Norbert were extremely proud of their four grandsons who served in the military, Sean Reser, retired after serving 20 years in the Air Force, Jordan Mihm, who served 8 years in the Air Force, Corey Kohnen, with 18 years of service in the Navy Medical Corps and Jonathan Kohnen, who served 14 years active duty in the US Army and 2 years in the Army Reserves. She was preceded in death by a sister & brother-in-law: Lucille & Lowell Loughridge, a sister-in-law: Ruth Mary Meier, and brothers-in-law, Don Nelson and Leander Puthoff. Mary was a homemaker and helped manage the family poultry farm. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Celina. Mary Evelyn was an "awesome" baker, her specialties were bread and coffeecakes. She enjoyed sewing clothes for her children and making doll clothing. She made quilt squares and did beautiful embroidery work. Other pastimes were reading and gardening. She helped care for her grandchildren over the years and enjoyed spending time with all the family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, December 2nd at Immaculate Conception Church, Celina. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina. W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina is handling the arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Ohio State University James Cancer Center or to Community Health Professionals Hospice in Celina.

KOHNEN, Norbert J. Kohnen (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 14 October 2016) Norbert J. Kohnen, age 95, of Celina, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at Celina Manor. Born on February 1, 1921 in Mercer County, he was a Son of the late Leo & Frances (Nieport) Kohnen. Norbert and Mary Evelyn Meier were married on May 30, 1942, and had celebrated 73 years of marriage before her death on November 29, 2015. Surviving are their 5 Children: Karen (Kirk) Habegger of Decatur, IN, Marilyn Reser of Lima, and Patricia (Tom) McDermitt, Ronald (Karen) Kohnen and Timothy Kohnen - all of Celina, 19 grandchildren: Kathie Kruse, Kristan Nussbaum, Kevin Habegger, Shane, Sean & Amy Reser, Jeremy & Jordan Mihm, Heather Hoffman, Jim McDermitt, Jaime Bergman, Seth, Corey, Jonathan & Wesley Kohnen, Lindsey Fullenkamp, Taylor & Ryan Lautzenheiser and Beth Link, 30 great grandchildren, and 1 sister, Rosemary Wendel of Wapakoneta. He was preceded in death by brothers & sisters: Tony (Flora) Kohnen, Charlie (Esther) Kohnen, Sally (Ott) Dorsten, Loretta Dorsten, an infant brother, Bernard Kohnen and 1 brother-in-law, Louis Wendel. Norbert had worked at the Amstutz Feed Mill & Hatchery in Celina, Superior Coach in Lima, Goodyear in St. Marys, and was a self-employed Poultry and Grain Farmer. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Celina. After attending St. Henry School, Norbert served during WWII with General Patton's Army. He was a Life Member of St. Marys V.F.W. Post #9289. Norbert & Mary were extremely proud of their 4 Grandsons who served in the military. Sean Reser, who retired after serving 20 years in the U.S. Air Force; Jordan Mihm served 8 years in the Air Force; Corey Kohnen, with 19 years of service in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps; and Jonathan Kohnen, who served 15 years of active duty with the U.S. Army and 2 years in the Army Reserves. After retirement, Norbert enjoyed fishing, and teaching others how to fish. He also enjoyed playing horseshoes and cards, driving around and talking to people, and riding his John Deere Gator. He liked to sit on the porch and watch the birds at his feeders. He especially loved spending time with the grandkids, and cuddling with the little great grandkids. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 18, at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina, with military rites by Celina American Legion Post #210 and V.F.W. Post # 5713. W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina handled the arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be made to: Operation Freedom Support Inc., 113 S. 7th St., Coldwater, OH 45828.

KOHNEN, Timothy Charles Kohnen (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 14 October 2019) Timothy Charles "Buck" Kohnen, age 61, of Celina, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019, in the Emergency Department at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born August 27, 1958, in Celina, to the late Norbert J. & Mary Evelyn (Meier) Kohnen. Tim and Tracy (Taylor) Lautzenheiser were married on July 19, 2019. She survives, along with children: Corey Lee Kohnen of San Clemente, CA, Jonathon Ray Kohnen of Celina, Wesley Eugene Kohnen of Rockford, Lindsey Nicole Fullenkamp, Taylor Lynn Lautzenheiser, and Ryan James Lautzenheiser, all of Celina. Also surviving are three sisters and a brother: Karen (Kirk) Habegger of Decatur, IN, Marilyn Reser of Lima, Patricia (Tom) McDermitt and Ronald Kohnen of Celina, and ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister-in-law, Karen Kohnen. Tim was a graduate of Vantage Vocational School. He worked as a machinist at Elmco in Van Wert, and was also a farmer. He was a member of Grand Lake United Methodist Church and Eagles Lodge #1291 in Celina. Tim greatly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and he loved horses. Funeral Services will be at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina.

KOLTER, Betty M. Kolter (Abstracted from the Wapakoneta Daily News, Dec. 18, 1966) Wapakoneta - Mrs. Betty M. Kolter, age 46, of 207 West Pearl St, died Saturday in Lima Memorial Hospital, following a two month illness. Mrs. Kolter was born Oct. 23, 1920 in Lakeview, the daughter of George and Ruth Armstrong. In 1938 she was married to Ralph Richardson, who died in 1946. She later married Frederick Kolter and he survives. Also surviving are one son, Ralph Richardson of Chicago and one daughter, Mrs. John (Carole) Richardson of Westerville, by her first marriage. One daughter, Barbara Kolter and one son, Frederick Kolter, both at home, from the second marriage; 2 grandchildren; 2 brothers, George and Neil Armstrong, both of Lima and four sisters, Mrs. John (Phyllis) Heaps of St. Marys, Mrs. Francis (Donna) Moser and Mrs. Dale (Mary) Clark both of Halsey, OR, and Miss Ruth Armstrong of Los Angeles. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ. She was employed as a clerk-typist with the U.S. Soil and Conservation office here. Services will be at Siferd Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.

KOLTER, Bruce Kolter (Abstracted from the Wapakoneta Daily News, 1969) Wapakoneta--Marine Lt. Bruce Kolter was killed in action June 17, 1969 while on patrol seven miles north of Dong Ha in the Quang Tri province of South Vietnam, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burk Kolter, 506 E. Auglaize. Sent to Vietnam Dec.19, 1968, Lt. Kolter had entered the Marine Corps Feb. 5, 1968. He was a 1963 graduate of Wapakoneta High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Michigan State University in 1967. Born Aug. 15, 1945, in Lima, he was an only child. Arrangements are incomplete at Siferd Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, pending arrival of the body, U.S.M.C., Lima Recruiting Station, is in charge of military arrangements.

KOLTER, Burk E. Kolter (Abstracted from the Wapakoneta Daily News, March 24, 1971) Wapakoneta- Burk E. Kolter, age 59, of 506 E. Auglaize died Tuesday in Lima Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born June 23, 1912, in this city, the son of Fred and Emma Burke Kolter. He was married Feb. 27, 1941 to Roberta Brookhart, who survives with a brother, Frederick of this city. Two sons preceded him in death. Mr. Kolter was employed at the Auglaize County Engineer's office for 29 years, retiring in 1969 because of poor health. He was a World War II veteran; past commander of Auglaize Post 330, American Legion; and past chef de gare of the local 40 et 8. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ. Services will be in Siferd Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.

KOLTER, Frederick L. Kolter (Abstracted from the Wapakoneta Daily News 6 April 1989) Wapakoneta- Frederick L. (Fritz) Kolter, age70, of here died Wednesday at Lima Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. He was born Nov. 6, 1918, in Wapakoneta, the son of Fred and Emma Burke Kolter. In June 1951, he married Betty Richardson who died Dec. 17, 1966. Mr. Kolter retired in 1975 from the Auglaize County Engineer's Office after 30 years of service. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he was a member of American Legion Auglaize Post 330. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. William (Barbara) Durham of Kennesaw, GA; a son, Frederick L. Kolter Jr. of Fremont, NE; a stepdaughter, Mrs. William (Carole) Brandstadt of Wapakoneta; a stepson, Ralph R. Richardson of Ada; six grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren. Following cremation, the ashes will be buried in Greenlawn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Charles D. Siferd Chapel of Bayliff and Eley Funeral Homes.

KOMMINSK, Dianne Komminsk (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 October 2019) Dianne Komminsk, of New Bremen, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on October 5, 2019, after a lengthy illness. Dianne was the daughter of Betty (Greene) Komminsk and Paul Lewis Komminsk, both of who predeceased her. She was a graduate of New Bremen High School and Duke University, graduating in 1966 with degrees in political science, economics and history. During her life, Dianne was the owner of Micro Fotofile in New Bremen and also served as a director of American Budget Company from 1989 through 2016. She was president of First National Bank in New Bremen from 1997 to 2000 and served as chairperson of the board of directors from 1997 through 2017. In addition to her business activities, Dianne was a great lover of art and was a board member of the Dayton Art Institute serving on many committees with that organization. Dianne was best known for her love of the New Bremen community and the many charitable projects she was a part of. She was a faithful supporter of the New Bremen library, schools, police department and life squad. She was a member of the board of trustees of the New Bremen Foundation for many years and was named chairperson emeritus in 2017. One of her greatest loves was the creation and building of Komminsk Legacy Park, which she felt was a proud memorial to her family and the love they all had for New Bremen. At the time of her passing she was actively participating in the formation of the Center for Innovative Thinking through the New Bremen Schools. Dianne was an extraordinary person who will be missed by all who knew her or had contact with her in any way. Pursuant to her wishes, there will be no public memorial service. Donations in her memory may be made to the New Bremen Foundation or any charity related to the arts, for that was her true love in life. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen.

KONKLE, L. Joan Konkle (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 2 April 2010) L. Joan Konkle, age 82, of Spencerville, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at her residence. She was born May 2, 1927, in Van Wert County, a daughter of Henry and Elsie (Sutton) Kline, who preceded her in death. On Nov. 23, 1951, she married Richard K. "Dick" Konkle; he died Feb. 16, 2001. She is survived by her four children, Tim (Dale) Konkle of Muncie, IN, Nancy (Ric) Kelly of Van Wert, Marcia Mann of Lima, Tom (Anita) Konkle of Oakland, CA; six grandchildren; a brother; a sister-in-law; and a brother- in- law. She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery. Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Trinity United Methodist Church.

KOONS, Betty Jane Koons (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – April 22, 2013) Betty Jane Koons, age 76, former resident of Port Jefferson, joyfully passed through heaven’s gates Sunday, April 21, 2013, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Betty Jane was born on Sept. 13, 1936, in Sidney, the daughter of the late Walter and Luella (Kinninger) Fahnestock of Sidney. Roy “Bob” Koons married Betty Jane Fanestock on Jan. 23, 1954, and they shared over 59 years together. In addition to her husband, Betty Jane is survived by her children, Deborah (William) Cisco, of West Liberty, Sheila (Willie) Robinson, of Sidney, Aaron (Karen) Koons, of Sidney; 5 grandchildren, Eric Cisco, Brad Cisco, Amber Bales Taylor, Joshua Koons and Samantha Koons; great-grandchildren, Chelsea, Andrew, Gage, Hunter, Kayleigh, Autumn, Zavien, Isabella, Desmond and Isabelle; 2 brothers, Don (Judy) Fahnestock, of Mount Dora, FL; Darrell (Shirley) Fahnestock, of Springfield; and 1 sister, Doris Dowden. A homemaker, Betty Jane attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Sidney. She graduated from Sidney High School in 1954. She was a remarkable woman who will be remembered as a selfless caregiver of all. She would always tend to others’ needs ahead of herself. Betty Jane loved life and laughter and had an infectious smile. She enjoyed camping and fishing with her family and friends. She loved to cook and bake and was well known for her famous sugar cookies, coco cake and culinary desserts. Betty Jane was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She will be sadly missed by all. Funeral services will be Thursday at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1899 Wapakoneta Ave., Sidney. Burial will follow at Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson. Memorial contributions may be made to Wilson Hospice Care, 1081 Fairington Drive, Sidney in Betty Jane’s memory. All arrangements are in care of the staff at the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney.

KOONS, Diane Sue Koons (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Diane Sue Koons, 70, of 1815 Winston Drive, Saint Marys, died Wednesday, July 6, 2011, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys. She was born Thursday, September 5, 1940, in Sidney, OH, the daughter of William and Eldora (Hughes) Haney. She married Roger R. Koons on July 2, 1963; he preceded her in death on July 27, 2009. She is survived by her 3 children: Heidi (Daniel) Lemmerman of Saint Marys; Heather (Carl) Moeller of Saint Marys; Tim (Mary) Koons of Saint Marys; by 8 grandchildren: Matthew, Luke and Zachary Lemmerman; Samuel, Max, Rachel and Meg Moeller; Abigail Koons; and by her twin brother, Don (Marjorie) Haney of Sidney. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Diane was a 1958 graduate of Sidney High School. She also graduated from Elkhart University. She was a lab technician and later worked at Albert Sporting Goods in Saint Marys. She was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys. She enjoyed spending time with her friends playing bridge and golfing. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Funeral rites will be Monday, July 11, 2011, at Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to either Grand Lake Hospice or Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ.

KOONS, George E. Koons (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 14 September 2015) George E. Koons, age 90, formerly of 730 Hillcrest Drive, Saint Marys, and a resident at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community, died Monday, September 14, 2015, at Otterbein Saint Marys. He was born January 15, 1925, in Noble Twp., Auglaize County, Ohio, the son of Ralph and Grace (Armstrong) Koons. He married Sarah Margaret Gearing on August 10, 1946, and she preceded him in death on October 28, 2013. He is survived by his 4 children: Michael (Mary Jo) Koons of Vandalia, OH; William (Nancy) Koons of Chagrin Falls, OH; Jeanetta (Mark) Muhlehkamp of Englewood, OH; Barbara (Ken) Niekamp of Centerville, OH; 9 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister, Martha Bollinger of Celina. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and by one brother, John Koons. George was a 1942 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He attended the Coyne Electric School in Chicago. He was the retired manager of the W. H. Kiefaber Company and also Jasperson Supply Company, both in Saint Marys. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys, and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of Eagles Lodge 767, Saint Marys. He loved golfing and spending his winters in Florida. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, Saint Marys. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys is handling the arrangements. Memorial gifts may be given to the Holy Rosary Church Building Fund.

KOONS, Margaret Koons (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Margaret Koons, 98, of 1707 Celina Road in St. Marys, OH died Saturday May 8, 2010 at her residence. She was born June 18, 1911 in Auglaize Co., OH to Javen Frank and Cecil Ellen (Schillinger) Croft. On September 21, 1935, she married Herbert Koons, who died October 11, 1969. Survivors include 1 daughter Linda Koons of St. Marys, OH; 1 daughter-in-law Kathryn Rohrbach of San Jose, CA; 2 grandsons Dennis Rohrbach of San Jose, CA; Douglas Rohrbach of Brentwood, CA; 1 great-grandson Kenneth T. Rohrbach of Santa Rosa, CA; 1 brother Harold Croft of Clinton, MO; 2 sisters Norma (Charles) Fry of Clinton, MO; and Lorraine (Rodger) Allmean of Los Altos, CA. She was preceded in death by: parents, husband Herbert Koons, and son Kenneth M. Rohrbach. She was a 1929 graduate of Memorial High School in St .Marys. She was a homemaker and retired from JTDM Hospital in St. Marys, where she worked in the dietary department. She was a lifetime member of Walnut Grove United Methodist Church in rural St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included reading and crocheting. Services will be conducted Thursday May 13, 2010 at Miller Funeral Home & Cremation Service 1605 Celina Road in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to either: Walnut Grove UMC or Grand Lake Hospice.

KOONS, Roger R. Koons (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Roger R. Koons, 69, of 303 Orchard Drive in St. Marys, OH died Monday July 27, 2009 in the emergency department at JTDM Hospital. He was born March 6, 1940 in St. Marys, OH to Norman “Pete” and Rachel (Stewart) Koons. On July 27, 1963 in Sidney, OH, he married Diane S. Haney, who survives. He is also survived by 2 daughters Heidi (Daniel) Lemmerman; Heather (Carl) Moeller both of St.Marys, OH; 1 son Tim (Mary) Koons of St.Marys, OH; 8 grandchildren: Matthew, Luke & Zachary Lemmerman; Samuel, Max, Rachel & Meg Moeller; Abigail Koons; and 1 sister Karen (Lou) Dimitroff of Vienna, VA. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a 1958 graduate of Memorial High School in St.Marys and then received a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Indiana Technical Institute in Ft. Wayne, IN. He retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St.Marys, where he was employed as a chemical engineer. He was a member of the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in St. Marys. Roger was a big supporter of St. Marys Roughrider sports programs and meticulous about caring for his lawn. He also was an avid golfer and fisherman, and enjoyed attending activities in which his grandchildren participated. Funeral services are to be Friday July 31, 2009 at the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ 210 N. Perry Street in St. Marys. Burial is to follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to either: American Lung Association for cancer research or Epilepsy Foundation.

KOONS, S. Margaret Koons (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) S. Margaret Koons, 92, formerly of 730 Hillcrest Drive, St. Marys, OH, and a resident of Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community, died Monday, October 28, 2013, at Otterbein St. Marys, OH. She was born June 3, 1921, the daughter of Joe and Agnes (Lawler) Gearing. She married George Koons on August 10, 1946, and he survives at Otterbein St. Marys, OH. She is also survived by her 2 sons, Michael (Mary Jo) Koons of Vandalia, OH; William (Nancy) Koons of Chagrin Falls, OH; 2 daughters, Jeanetta (Mark) Muhlenkamp of Englewood, OH; Barb (Ken) Niekamp of Centerville, OH; 1 sister, Florence Jones of St. Marys, OH; 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; by 1 sister, Mary Scott, and 1 brother, Don Gearing. Margaret was a 1939 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School, St. Marys, OH. She retired from Holy Rosary School, St. Marys, OH, where she worked in the school cafeteria. She was very committed to her church, Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, OH, and made it the center of her life. She enjoyed golfing and spending her winters in Florida. She liked to sew and cook and made fabulous noodles. She dearly loved her family and their yearly family vacations. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 2, 2013, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to the Friends of Holy Rosary School.

KOONTZ, Dwight R. Koontz (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 22 October 2010) Dwight "Sleep" R. Koontz, age 71, of Celina, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on Dec. 23, 1938, in Celina, a son of Lawrence and Mabel (Now) Koontz. He served his country in the U. S. Army. He is survived by his mother; his wife, Madonna (Spohn) Koontz of Celina; two sons, Kevin (Jessica) Koontz of Celina, Kerry (Amy) Koontz of Van Wert; three grandchildren and a sister. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother-in-law. A graveside burial service will be Tuesday in Swamp College Cemetery in Celina with military honors by the VFW and the American Legion Post of Celina. Memorials may be directed to the St. John Lutheran Church of Celina.

KOONTZ, Mabel Leota Koontz (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Mabel Leota Koontz, age 96, of Celina, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. Born January 7, 1915 in Hopewell Township, Mercer County, Ohio, Mabel was the daughter of John & Nettie (Smith) Now. Mabel and Lawrence R. Koontz were married on October 28, 1933. He died October 24, 1994. Surviving Mabel are 1 daughter, Joan Stetler of Rockford; a daughter-in-law, Madonna Koontz of Celina; a sister, Margaret Weitz of Xenia and 7 grand, 14 great- grand & 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son: Dwight Koontz; 3 sisters, Loretta Fast, Beulah Bradford & Laveda Baucher; a brother, Herbert Now; a grandson, Richard Snider and a son-in-law, Dick Stetler. Mabel and Lawrence had been the owners of the Gamble's Store and she also worked as a Bookkeeper at The Barr Co. Department Store, both formerly of Celina, and she was a homemaker. A 1933 Graduate of Rockford High School, Mabel was a member of the Hopewell Grange and Bethany United Methodist Church in Celina, its Women's Society, and had played the piano and organ at the church for many years. Her hobbies were quilting and crocheting, and she gave many quilts and afghans to her grandchildren. Mabel also spent many hours putting together jigsaw puzzles. Funeral Services will be Monday, September 19 at W.H. Dick & Sons - Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

KOONTZ, Madonna M. Koontz (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 September 2015) Madonna M. Koontz, age 77, of Celina, died on Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland. She was born on Jan. 14, 1938, in Celina to the late Thornton Alton and Ada Luetta (Highley) Spohn. On Nov. 4, 1956, she married Dwight Koontz, who died on Oct. 21, 2010. Surviving are 2 sons and daughters-in-law Kevin and Jessica Koontz Kerry and Amy Koontz of Van Wert, 3 grandchildren and 2 sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother. A memorial service will be Saturday at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow her services in Swamp College Cemetery on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church in Celina.

KOPPIN, Erma C. Koppin (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1897880) Erma C. Koppin, age 96, of Anna, Ohio died on December 30, 2016 at Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney, Ohio. She was born on March 23, 1920 in St. Patrick, Ohio to the late Joseph & Adeline (Pleiman) Carity. She married Raymond Koppin on August 23, 1941 in Dayton, Ohio. He preceded her in death on August 3, 1995. She is survived by children: Carol Thompson, Dayton, James & Betty Koppin, Anna, David & Robyn Koppin, Live Oak, FL, Linda & John Beatty, Madison, OH, Susan Fitzhugh, Cambridge, MD, Nancy & Dan McKee, The Plains, OH, Gary & Christine Koppin, Sidney, Scott & Tessa Koppin, Anna, Lee Koppin, Anna, 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter Mary Louise, in-laws John Thompson and David Fitzhugh, brothers & sister: Lawrence & Edna Carity, Alfred & Christine Carity, Ed & Betty Carity and Helen & Nelson Lebkisher. She was a member of Ft. Loramie American Legion Auxiliary. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville, Ohio. Burial will follow in Pearl Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

KORNEGOR, Janice M. Kornegor (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1708545) Janice M. Kornegor, age 67, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born September 24, 1948 in Charles City, Iowa, to the late Virgil & Marcella (Cross) Drury. On February 20, 1971 she married Russell D. Kornegor and he survives in Coldwater. She is also survived by four children, Kristi & Neil Fullerton of Rockford, IA, Rachel & Brad Schultz of Oregon, WI, George & Kelly Kornegor and Matthew & Susan Kornegor all of Coldwater; six grandchildren: Elizabeth & John Fullerton, Erin & Riley Schultz and Dean & Levi Kornegor; four siblings, Deanna & James Mallo of Rockford, IA, Marilyn & Charles Johnson of Prole, IA, Bruce & Terry Carlson of Clear Lake, IA and Tom Carlson of St. Angsar, IA; step-sister, Sharon Gwen of Austin, MI and in laws Marlene & Gary Brallier of Rockford, IA, David & Faye Paulus of Floyd, IA, Cathee & Jerry Anderson of Mason City, IA and Midge Kornegor of Rockford, IA. She was also preceded in death by a brother-in-law Donald Kornegor. She was a member of Coldwater United Methodist Church and formerly a member of First United Methodist Church in Rockford, Iowa. Janice enjoyed gardening, baking bread, canning and volunteering in her younger years and loved visiting with family and friends in her later life. A funeral service will be Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church, Rockford, Iowa. The Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Coldwater United Methodist Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

KOSTKA, Leonard Kostka (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2154661) Fr. Leonard Kostka, C.PP.S., who at 104 was the oldest living Missionary of the Precious Blood in the world, died Friday, December 21, 2018 at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio, where he made his home. He was born in Chicago to Anthony and Rose (Schmidt) Kostka. Raised in Detroit, he was a lifelong Detroit Tigers fan. Fr. Kostka entered the Society of the Precious Blood and was ordained on September 8, 1940. This year he celebrated the 78th anniversary of his ordination. Fr. Kostka has had many ministries in his 70 years as a priest. He ministered in parishes in Brooklyn, NY, and Detroit; was associate editor of the Precious Blood Messenger; served as a chaplain at Seton Hill College in Greenburg, PA; and was a navy chaplain from 1945- 47. In 1948, he was appointed a professor of Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, IN, which is sponsored by the Missionaries. There he has served as part of the college family for 65 years, as a chaplain and instructor of religion courses. He also helped at St. Augustine Parish in Rensselaer for many years. Fr. Kostka was a professor emeritus at the college, and was a great support to its students, faculty, staff and sports teams for many years, until a heart attack forced his move to St. Charles in 2013. Officially retired and older than anyone else in the Congregation, Fr. Kostka continue to dream and envision and pray for the C.PP.S. during his years at St. Charles. At the provincial assembly in May 2018, Fr. Kostka led the prayer before the members voted to elect new leadership. He often mused about his long life, amazed that God had allowed him to live so long. “I wonder how many Masses I have offered, in 75 years?” he reflected in 2015. “Here’s a thought I like to contemplate: as the angels look down from heaven, what do they see? They see a million chalices raised aloft, adoring and imploring the trinity. I like to picture myself up there with the angels, seeing those million chalices.” He was able to concelebrate Mass the day before he died; infirmary staff members who cared for him said his dying wish was to see Jesus on Christmas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, December 28, 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.

KOUTS, Russell Lee Kouts (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 14 September 2018) Russell Lee Kouts, age 79, a former resident of Celina, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, where he had resided for the last several years. Russell was born March 9, 1939, in Lewisburg, Ohio, a son of the late Jesse R. & Ella May (Shively) Kouts. Surviving are his sons: Michael & Angie Kouts of Leesburg, FL, David L. Kouts of Port Clinton, OH, and Keith & Rhonda Kouts of Oak Harbor, OH; 11 grandchildren: Joshua Gardner, Eric, Curtis, Brandon, Dustin, Patrick, Mariah, Andrew, Joshua, Tyler and Chloe, and 14 great grandchildren: Quintin, Sierra, Kleah, Braydin, Blair, Emmi, Aniaha, Colin, Lainey, Kai, Harper, Benjamin, Carson and Lydia. Russell is also survived by a sister & brother: Ruth (Danny) Olinger of Lewisburg, OH and Robert (Gwen) Kouts of West Milton, OH, and sisters-in-law: Nancy L. Kouts of Brookville, OH, Jeanette Kouts of Florida, and Irene Kouts, Rowena Kouts, and Sharon Kouts of Lewisburg, OH. Russell was preceded in death by five brothers: Charles, Francis, Harold, Ralph, and Billy Kouts. Russell had been employed at Uniroyal and Textileather. Russell enjoyed bowling, bingo, euchre, poker, camping, and enjoyed spending time with his family. A celebration of his life will be Saturday, October 6, at the First United Church of Christ, 400 N. Main St., Lewisburg. Graveside Services will follow at Roselawn Cemetery in Lewisburg.

KOVACEK, Milan Kovacek (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 26 November 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Milan “Mike” Kovacek, age 75, of Elida, Ohio, died Thursday, November 26, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born April 11, 1945, in Lodi, Ohio, the son of William and Ann (Farkus) Kovacek. He married Kathy Hunter on September 26, 1970, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys; she survives in Elida. He is also survived by his son, Chris Kovacek of Lancaster, Ohio; by a granddaughter: Madelyn Kovacek of Lancaster; a brother, Bill (Linda) Kovacek of Elida; a niece, Lisa (Travis) Walters of Lafayette, IN; by a great-niece, Kiersten Robertson; a great-nephew, Hunter Walters; a: brother- in- law Tom (Nancy) Hunter and their children: TJ (Kristina) Hunter; Kerri (James) Smith; Jeff Hunter; brother- in- law Steve (Karen) Hunter and their children: Tyler Hunter and Ellen (Aaron) Adam; a brother-in-law Tim (Cheryl) Hunter; and by 12 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister-in-law, Helene Kovacek. Mike was a 1963 graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School. He attended The Ohio State University. He retired from St. Rita’s Medical Center, where he served many years in the purchasing department. He was a huge fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, and he was very close with his family. He was a member of Eagles Lodge, Aerie 370, Lima, and he enjoyed traveling. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Lima. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Charles Catholic Church, 2175 West Elm Street, Lima. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys. Memorial gifts may be given to the Wounded Warrior Project.

KOVERMAN, Barbara J. Koverman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 6 March 2009) Barbara J. Koverman, age 77, of rural Spencerville, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Celina Manor. She was born July 8, 1931, in Dayton, a daughter of Jacob and Dora (Corwin) Zwiesler. She was preceded in death by her parents and her stepmother, Ruth (Blue) Zwiesler. On June 19, 1952, she married Orville J. Koverman, and he preceded her in death May 19, 2008. She is survived by six children, Kristy (Bob) Geist of Mendon, Ken (Chris) Koverman of St. Marys, Robin (Tony) Laman of St. Marys, Jeff (Chris) Koverman of Delphos, Dave (Jodi) Koverman of Spencerville, Sue (Ron) Kloeppel of Delphos; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Norma Counts of Sidney. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Zwiesler; three sisters, Josephine Valentine, Janet McCullough, and Dorothy Stewart. A homemaker, she was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Spencerville, and it’s Alter Rosary Society. She was a 1949 graduate of Sidney High School. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, and fishing with her husband and family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, at the St. Patrick Catholic Church, Spencerville. Burial is to follow in the Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys. Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home, Spencerville is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Foundation or Celina Manor.

KOVERMAN, Deborah J. Koverman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 31 March 2018) Deborah J. Koverman, age 63, of New Bremen, died Friday, March 30, 2018, at Vancrest of St. Marys, where she had been a resident for the last few years. She was born on Sept. 3, 1954, in Middletown, the daughter of the late James E. and Eileen H. (Lehman) Staton. On Dec. 15, 1973, she married Daniel Koverman, and he survives. Also surviving are their children, Leah and Erik Ledford of Huber Heights, Andy and Jamie Koverman of Minster, Carrie and Ryan Schmackers of Maria Stein and Tony (Angie Morris) Koverman of Minster, 12 grandchildren, and her siblings, Kathy and David Bergman of Palm Coast, FL, James and Elaine Staton of Jackson Center, Bob and Gwen Staton of New Bremen, Mike (Karen Schmitt) Staton of Celina and Karen Koverman of Oakwood. Along with her parents, Deborah was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew Koverman. Deborah was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen, where she was a cantor and sang in the choir. She was a 1972 graduate of New Bremen High School. She worked at the former Wint's Restaurant in New Bremen, and then worked in assembly at Crown Equipment in New Bremen prior to becoming a babysitter. She was a Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader, and sang at numerous weddings. Deborah loved her family and especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. Interment will follow in the St. Augustine Cemetery of Minster. Memorial contributions in memory of Deborah can be made to the Activity Fund at Vancrest of St. Marys. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home of New Bremen.

KOVERMAN, Hilda Elizabeth Koverman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421237) Hilda Elizabeth Koverman, age 97, formerly of McCartyville died Sunday September 30, 2012 at Elmwood of New Bremen. She was born January 26, 1915 in Botkins, OH to the late Bernard & Lottie (Brandewie) Artkamp. She married William J. Koverman on October 3, 1936 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Ft. Loramie, OH. He preceded her in death on October 29, 1988. She is survived by children: Robert & Ruth Koverman, Troy, OH Jerry & Lydia Koverman, Troy, OH, Sylvia & Lloyd Kramer Maria Stein, OH, Jim & Linda Koverman, McCartyville, OH, John & Denise Koverman, McCartyville, OH, daughter-in-law Therese Koverman, Clarksville, TN, 19 grandchildren & 3 step grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren & 10 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sons Kenneth and William Jr. & sister, Jeanette Englert Shaffer. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville, the Rosary Altar Sodality of the church, Knights of St. John Auxillary, Ft. Loramie, former member of the Shelby County Farm Bureau Council and Homemakers Club. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 5, 2012 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville. Burial will take place in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home Minster has been entrusted with the arrangements.

KOVERMAN, Orville J. Koverman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 May 2008) Orville J. Koverman, age 78, of rural Spencerville, died Monday, May 19, 2008, in the Celina Manor Nursing Home, following a short illness. He was born Feb. 2, 1930, in McCartyville, in Shelby County, a son of Harry E. and Bernadine M. (Schwartz) Koverman and they preceded him in death. On June 19, 1952, he married Barbara Zwiesler and she survives. He is also survived by six children, Kristy (Bob) Geist of Mendon, Ken (Chris) Koverman of St. Marys, Robin (Tony) Laman of St. Marys, Jeff (Chris) Koverman of Delphos, Dave (Jodi) Koverman of Spencerville and Sue (Ron) Kloeppel of Delphos; 16 grandchildren; a great- grandchild; three sisters, Jeanette Borges of Minster, Evelyn Buschur of Dayton and Joan (Orvie) Schweitzer of Sidney; and a sister-in-law, Norma Counts of Sidney. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Roger (Rose) Koverman; and brothers-in-law, Leo Borgers, Louis Buscher, Joseph (Wilma) Zwiesler and Wayne Counts; and sisters-in-law, Janet (Charles) McCullough, Josephine (Forrest) Valentine and Dorothy (William) Stewart. A member of the St. Patrick Catholic Church, he was a 1948 graduate of the Minster High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951 through 1953. He had owned the Krendl Rock Company of Spencerville for 25 years. He was a life member of the Bowersock Brothers VFW Post 6772 and a member of the American Legion Post 96 of Lima and the Delphos Eagles Lodge, Aerie 471. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, in the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys, where graveside military rites will be conducted by his VFW Post 6772 and Harry J. Reynolds American Legion Post 191 of Spencerville. Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.

KRAFT, Velma E. Kraft (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 31 October 2008) Velma E. Kraft, age 77, of Elida, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born April 12, 1931, in Spencerville, a daughter of Harold and Vada (Blakely) Suever and they preceded her in death. On Jan. 23, 1954, she married Raymond E. Kraft and he survives. Velma had worked at the Delphos Bowling Alley, the Delphos Country Club and at 20th Century Lanes. She was a director for more than 25 years for the Lima District Women's Bowling Association. She was a member emeritus of the Lima District Women's Bowling Association, a life member of the United States Bowling Congress and had been a representative at the state and national conventions. She was a lifetime participant in local, district, and state tournaments. She loved bowling, gardening and reading, but most of all, she loved her grandchildren and was very much loved by her family and friends. Also surviving are six children, Nancy L. (Doug) Thompson of Lima, Tamara E. (Mike) Kanitz of Elida, Ruth E. (Craig) Bowers of Moulton, Twila E. (Jeff) Hobler of Moulton, Raymond E. Kraft II of Lima and Julia E. (John) Vargo of Pickerington; a sister, Mary Donna Richardson of Sidney; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Maria Elana Kraft. Funeral services will be Saturday, at the Siferd-Orians Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Allentown Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association.

KRAFT, Virginia L. Kraft (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=35853994_VKraft) Virginia L. Kraft, age 91, of Coldwater, Ohio, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born June 1, 1926 in Coldwater to the late Edward & Frances (Schmidt) Wendel. On December 11, 1947 she married Richard Kraft and he died June 18, 1998. She is survived by nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by four sisters, Dorothy Walls-Bishop, Mary Evelyn Salm, Helen Behm and Mary Margaret Wendel. She was a floor manager at the former Buckeye Overall in Coldwater. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, and a Coldwater High School graduate. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Care.

KRAMER, Albin H. Kramer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1503111) Albin H. Kramer, age 97, of Maria Stein, died Friday, January 16, 2015 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. He was born March 8, 1917 in St. Rose, to the late Henry & Rosa (Holdheide) Kramer. On June 17, 1941 he married Lucille (Knapke) and she survives in Maria Stein. He is survived by three children, Fred & Joyce Kramer of Bloomington, IN, Diana & Paul Post of St. Henry and Jane & Steve Perez of Lehigh Acres, FL, a son-in-law Donald & Donna Kremer of Coldwater, thirteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, siblings, Norb Kramer of St. Henry, a sister, Mary Ann Severt-Overman of St. Marys and in-laws, Lucille Kramer of Celina, Ellen Kramer of Chickasaw, Urban & Mildred Knapke of Maria Stein and Addie Knapke of Versailles. He was preceded in death by a daughter Shirley Kremer, brothers and sisters, Leon Kramer, Othmar & Rose Kramer, Agnes & Elmer Knapke, Helen & Charles Connolly, Werner & Marilyn Kramer, Andrew Kramer, Hilda Kramer and Alfrieda Kramer and in-laws, Alice Kramer, Roman Severt, Gene Overman, Aloys & Dorina Knapke, Harry & Eleanor Winkeljohn, Andrew & Lorena Knapke and Albert Knapke. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Maria Stein, Knights of St. John #313, Maria Stein the Maria Stein American Legion #571, a lifetime member of the Chickasaw V.F.W. Post #9019. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during WWII and he retired as a courier for Community First Bank in Celina. Albin enjoyed card playing and fishing. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at St. John Church. Military rites will follow by the American Legion and V.F.W. Posts. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster has been entrusted with the services.

KRAMER, Andrew L. Kramer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1448098) Andrew L. Kramer, age 86, of Chickasaw, died Thursday, October 30, 2014 at Heritage Manor, Minster. He was born February 4, 1928 in Chickasaw, to the late Henry & Rosa (Holdheide) Kramer. He married Ellen (Moeller) on September 20, 1949, and she survives in Chickasaw. He is also survived by seven children, John Kramer of Troy, Carol & Charlie Wenning of Coldwater, Ruth Kramer of Cincinnati, Donna & Clem Kunk of Tucson, AZ, Jean & Joe Bender of Maria Stein, Anita & Brian Boroff of New Bremen, and Jimmy & Carla Kramer of Chickasaw, nineteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, two brothers, Al & Lucy Kramer of Chickasaw and Norb Kramer of St. Henry, a sister, Mary Ann Severt of St. Marys and in-laws, Lucille Kramer of Celina and Florie Moeller of Chickasaw. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, brothers and sisters, Leon Kramer, Othmar & Rose Kramer, Agnes & Elmer Knapke, Helen & Charley Connolly, and Werner & Marilyn Kramer and in-laws, Alice Kramer, Roman Severt, Eugene Overman, Alvera & Rich Boeckman, Vi & Vince Ontrop, Pete & Rita Moeller, Dorothy & Eugene Schoenlein, Verena & Clete Tobe, Rich & Doris Moeller and Art Moeller. He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw, and its Men’s Sodality, a former member of the Chickasaw Volunteer Fire Dept., was a Chickasaw Councilman and a social member of the Chickasaw VFW. He was a graduate of Marion Local High School and earned his FCC License from the Cleveland Institute of Electronics. He began hauling can milk when he was 16 years old and continued as a milk hauler and repaired radios and televisions. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 3 at Precious Blood Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Precious Blood Cemetery, Chickasaw. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the services.

KRAMER, Ivo J. Kramer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 November 2020) Ivo J. Kramer, age 82, passed away Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 at Vancrest of St. Marys. He was born on May 16, 1938 at home in Wapakoneta, to John and Emma (Lindhaus) Kramer who have preceded him in death. On Oct. 25, 1958 he married Camille Frost, who survives at Vancrest of St. Marys. Survivors also include four children, Tony (Cathy) Kramer of Front Royal, VA, Laurie (Randy) Barhorst, Kris (Lynn) Gerstner and Kelly (Jerry) Krebs, all of Wapakoneta; 10 grandchildren: Allison (Matthew) Patrick, John Kramer, Sarah (John) Okland, Sherri (Justin) Rogers, Jodi (Chris) Wibley, Dr. Emily (Christopher) Post, David Gerstner, Jon (Dr. Megan Rutledge) Krebs, Justin (Tatum Willoughby) Krebs and Kaitlin Camille Krebs; two sisters, Irene Shaffer of Bluffton and JoAnn Averish of Ottawa; two sister-in-laws, Nancy Kramer and Linda Kramer, both of Wapakoneta and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Gloria Bauer, Paul Kramer, Rita Fronk, Kenny Kramer and Mick Kramer. Ivo retired after 52 years of public service as a soil and water conservationist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He was a devoted agriculturalist who was proud to teach evening ag classes at the Ohio State University. Ivo also served his community by being an Auglaize County commissioner for 12 years. He loved helping people and talking with all the area farmers. When not working or farming, Ivo could usually be found fishing, his favorite pastime. He also loved watching the Ohio State University Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns football and Cincinnati Reds baseball. Ivo was a dedicated member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, but his true treasure was his family. A loyal husband and loving dad, grandpa and great-grandpa, Ivo will be greatly missed. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Kramer family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

KRAMER, John H. Kramer (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/john-kramer) John H. “Jack” Kramer, age 68, of Troy passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at his residence in Troy. He was born September 16, 1950 in Celina, Ohio to the late Andrew L. & Ellen (Moeller) Kramer. His mother survives in Chickasaw. He is also survived by children: Jenny & Alan Sharp, St. Marys, Jessica & Chuck Heeter, Moraine, Stephanie & Bill Boitnott, Troy, Ryan Kramer, St. Marys, 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, brother & sisters: Carol & Charlie Wenning, Coldwater, Ruth Kramer, Cincinnati, Donna & Clem Kunk, Tucson, AZ, Jean & Joe Bender, Maria Stein, Anita & Brian Boroff, New Bremen, Jimmy & Carla Kramer, Chickasaw. A Memorial Mass will be at Precious Blood Church, Chickasaw.

KRAMER, Joseph H. Kramer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420801) Joseph H. Kramer, age 72, of Briarwood Village, Coldwater OH, died on Friday, March 11, 2011 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. He was born August 16, 1938 in New Weston OH to John and Helen (Fink) Kramer. On August 28, 1961 he married Betty Hipsher in Union City, IN, and she died in 1971. Joseph is survived by two daughters Lisa Kramer, Van Wert, OH and Pamela & David Saylor, Evart, KY, two grandchildren, Courtney Robinson & Whitney Saylor, one great-grandchild, Lacey Robinson, five siblings, Nicholas & Thanet Kramer, Austin, TX, Alvera & Ralph Schmitz, New Weston, OH, Rose Brown, St. Marys, OH, Hilda Schmitz, Union City, OH and Edna & Bob Stout, St. Henry, OH and his in-laws, Donald Hipsher, Lima, OH, Betty Hipsher, Lima, OH, Judy Thompson, Lima, OH, Barbara & Arnold Miller, Topeka, IN, Beverly Hipsher, Lima, OH, Donna & Millard Green, Lima, OH and Ted Hipsher, Lima, OH. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife and siblings Henry Kramer, Clara Hinkle, Luke Kramer, Leo Kramer, Anna Jutte, Agnes Schmitz, Richard Kramer, Mark Kramer and Helen Kramer. He formerly worked at Philips Corp in Ottawa, Ohio. Funeral Services will be Monday, March 14, 2011 at Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater, Coldwater, Ohio. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ft. Jennings Ohio.

KRAMER, Kenneth J. Kramer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – July 31, 2013) Kenneth J. Kramer, age 69, of rural Wapakoneta, died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2013, at his family farm. He was born on May 24, 1944, in Sidney, the son of the late John and Emma (Lindhaus) Kramer. He was a graduate of Botkins High School, and served with the U.S. Army in Germany and the United States. On Sept. 4, 1965, he married Nancy K. Kritesin of Wapakoneta. His wife of 48 years survives on the family farm near Wapakoneta. Ken was the owner and operator of Lazy K Farms and was a lifelong farmer. He and his family had expanded the Kramer family farm, started by his father, into a large operation which included several agricultural-related businesses. He was a proud man who took great pride in the crops he produced and the appearance of the land he loved. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Fryburg. He was also a lifelong member of the Bowersock Bros. V.F.W. Post 6772, Spencerville, and a member of the Buckeye Farm Antiques, Inc. He was also a member of the Farm Bureau. In addition, he proudly supported the Wounded Warrior Project, Botkins Future Farmers of America, and 4-H projects and endeavors of his grandchildren. His greatest love was his family and he found the most joy spending time with them and seeing them achieve their life goals. He was the rock of the family, sharing his knowledge, experiences and advice with his children and grandchildren he loved deeply. He will be greatly missed. Survivors include 2 sons, Toby Kramer and Troy (Sarah) Kramer, both of Wapakoneta, and a daughter, Tami (Jeremy) Rable of St. Marys. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, Courtney and friend Paul, Michaela, Kenneth II, Ean, Esdon and Cameron Kramer, and Quincy, Cora, and Reese Rable. In addition, he is survived by siblings, Irene Schaffer, JoAnn Averesch, Ivo (Camille) Kramer, and Myron (Linda) Kramer; by a sister-in-law, Alma Kramer; numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law from his wife’s family, along with many nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Rita Fronk and Gloria Bauer; a brother, Paul Kramer; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Rose Krites; and a nephew John Schaffer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at St. John Catholic Church, Fryburg. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, State Route 501, Wapakoneta is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize County Agricultural Society.

KRAMER, Lucille J. Kramer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2109394) Lucille J. Kramer, age 96, of Maria Stein, died Thursday, May 31, 2018 at The Gardens at St. Henry. She was born December 3, 1921 in Maria Stein, to the late August & Leona (Roeckner) Knapke. On June 17, 1941 she married Albin H. Kramer and he passed January 16, 2015. She is survived by three children, Fred & Joyce Kramer of Bloomington, IN, Diana & Paul Post of St. Henry and Jane & Steve Perez of Lehigh Acres, FL, a son-in-law Donald & Donna Kremer of Coldwater, thirteen grandchildren, twenty- five great grandchildren, a brother, Urban Knapke of Maria Stein, and in-laws, Norb Kramer of St. Henry, Lucille Kramer of Celina, and Ellen Kramer of Chickasaw. She was preceded in death by a daughter Shirley Kremer, siblings, Aloys & Dorina Knapke, Harry & Eleanor Winkeljohn, Andrew & Lorena Knapke and Albert & Addie Knapke, and in-laws, Mildred Knapke, Leon Kramer, Othmar & Rose Kramer, Agnes & Elmer Knapke, Helen & Charles Connolly, Werner & Marilyn Kramer, Andrew Kramer, Hilda Kramer, Alfrieda Kramer, Mary Ann Severt-Overman, Roman Severt, Gene Overman, and Alice Kramer. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Maria Stein. Lucille enjoyed playing cards, watching the Cincinnati Reds, and NCAA Basketball, and spending time with her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, June 4, 2018 at St. John Church. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements.

KRAMER, Marilyn A. Kramer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421359) Marilyn A. Kramer, age 75, of 310 Jill Ave, Celina, Ohio, died on Friday, November 2, 2012 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. She was born September 8, 1937 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Herman and Frederica (Boeke) Quinter. On July 25, 1959 she married Werner Kramer and he died April 13, 2008. Marilyn is survived by five children and spouses Deb & Steve Wolters of Celina, Cheryl & Mark Sherman of Sidney, Randy & Nancy Kramer of Burkettsville, Ann & Dwayne Hemmelgarn of Coldwater and Teresa & Mike Paulus of New Bremen, 20 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and three siblings and spouses Doris Anderson of Montezuma, Ron & Karen Quinter of Burkettsville and Dennis Quinter of Ft. Recovery. She is preceded in death by a brother Donald. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, Ohio and worked at K-Mart in St. Marys. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, November 07, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Church, Celina. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Celina, Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. The family requests prayers and donations be made to her grandson Brent Paulus' medical care.

KRAMER, Mary Elizabeth Kramer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 15 July 2017) Mary Elizabeth Kramer, age 93, of Minster, died Friday, July 14, 2017, at Vancrest Nursing Home, St. Marys. She was born on Sept. 17, 1923, in Minster to the late Mathias and Elizabeth (Gariety) Utz. She married Urban Kramer on Dec. 6, 1944, at St. Augustine Catholic Church Minster, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 2007. She is survived by her children, Larry (Diana) Kramer of St. Marys, Robert (Susan) Kramer of New Bremen and Kathie (Robert) Teague of New Bremen; grandchildren, Matthew (Maureen) Kramer, Alan (Diana) Kramer, Anthony (Lauren) Kramer, Elizabeth (Greg) Ivanovics, Angela (Vernon) Dye, Jeffrey (Ashley) Teague, Lisa (Joseph) McGovern, Kristina (Wince) Morris, Rebecca (John) Malik and Patricia Kramer; and by 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, James Kramer, and by her brothers, Alfred and Bernard Utz. She was a lifelong member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and a 1941 graduate of Minster High School and played violin in the school orchestra. Mary worked at Minster Autocraft Cigar Box factory, Minster, and during World War II she worked at the U.S. Army Supply Depot in St. Joseph, MO. She was very active in the community; she was a Brownie Scout and a Cub Scout leader. She was a member of historical societies in Minster, Fort Loramie, New Bremen, Auglaize County and Shelby County. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Minster. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Minster Historical Society.

KRAMER, Norbert R. Kramer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2153463) Norbert R. Kramer, age 93, formerly of Chickasaw, died Thursday, December 13, 2018 at The Gardens in St. Henry. He was born November 21, 1925 in Chickasaw, to the late Henry & Rosa (Holdheide) Kramer. On April 30, 1949 he married Alice (Steinke) Kramer and she died October 19, 2004. Norb is survived by children, Bill Kramer of Columbus, Dave & Colleen Kramer of Bowling Green, Ken & Linda Kramer of Gahanna, Cindy & John Stucke of Chickasaw, Sue & Terry Thobe of Chickasaw, Dan & Chris Kramer of Maria Stein, and Maria & Mike Rethman of Maria Stein. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one on the way, as well as in-laws, Lucille Kramer of Celina, Ellen Kramer of Chickasaw, Paul and Margie Steinke of Dayton, Millie Steinke of Tipp City, Jess and Shirley Steinke of Coldwater, and Ester and Tim Mattingly of Dayton. He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Nancy Kramer, and siblings, Albin and Lucy Kramer, Leon Kramer, Othmar & Rose Kramer, Agnes & Elmer Knapke, Helen & Charles Connolly, Mary Ann Severt Overman, Werner & Marilyn Kramer, Andrew Kramer, Hilda Kramer and Alfrieda Kramer and in-laws, Roman Severt, Gene Overman, Charles and Armella Steinke, Jim Steinke, Alma and Lenard Clune, and Lily Steinke. He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Chickasaw, Knights of St. John #313, Maria Stein, the Maria Stein American Legion #571, and the Chickasaw V.F.W. Post #9019. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during WWII. Norb served his community as a volunteer fire fighter for the Chickasaw Fire Dept. and retired from Tuente Livestock, who he delivered and drove for over 40 years. He was known by Norby to many area farmers. Norb loved music and dancing, as well as pitching horseshoes, playing cards, and spending time with his family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, December 17, 2018 at Precious Blood Church. Military rites will follow by the American Legion and V.F.W. Posts. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Activity Fund at The Gardens at St. Henry.

KRAMER, Randolph N. Kramer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 November 2015) Randolph N. Kramer, age 51, of Beavercreek, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, at Hospice of Dayton after battling cancer for 6 1/2 years. Randy was born on July 14, 1962, in Celina to Lucy (Siefring) Kramer and the late Leon Kramer. He married Teresa Ruchty on July 11, 1987, in Coldwater. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Teresa; his mother Lucy Kramer of Celina; his children Steven and Tonjia (Griffor) Kramer of Cincinnati and their unborn child; Bethany Kramer of Troy; by 3 siblings; several in-laws, and 22 nieces and nephews and 23 great-nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Leon, a brother and a nephew. Mass of Christian burial will be Friday at the Immaculate Conception, Celina. Burial will take place in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Celina. Tobias Funeral Home, Beavercreek is handling the arrangements in Beavercreek. Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements in Celina. Memorial contributions may be donated to "Steps for Sarcoma." Please make checks payable to the Ohio James Cancer Hospital and put 314006 in the memo line. All checks will be forwarded to the James by the family in Randy's honor.

KRAMER, Rose B. Kramer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421068) Rose B. Kramer, age 92, died on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Elmwood Assisted Living Center, New Bremen. She was born August 31, 1921 in Chickasaw, to the late Ben & Mathilda (Schmitmeyer) Niekamp. On November 27, 1941, she married Othmer Kramer in St. Sebastian, and he died June 17, 1980. She is survived by five children, Donald & Rita (Muhlenkamp) Kramer of New Bremen, Norma Jean & John Hagan of Springboro, Janet & Robert Varro of Pine Hurst, NC, Del & Jane (Quinter) Kramer of Celina and Darrell & Vicki (Brandts) Kramer of Montezuma, 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great- grandchild, brothers and sisters, Cletus & Hilda Niekamp of New Bremen, Paul Niekamp of New Bremen, Dorothy Schmitt of St. Henry, Edna & Roger Lochtefeld of Ft. Recovery, and in-laws, Dorothy Niekamp of Montezuma, Luella & Melvin Rindler of Montezuma, Albin & Lucy Kramer of Maria Stein, Lucy Kramer of Celina, Norb Kramer of Chickasaw, Andy & Ellen Kramer of Chickasaw, and Mary Ann Severt-Overman of St. Marys. She is preceded in death by brothers, Mark Niekamp and Tom Niekamp and in-laws, Ruth Niekamp, Ralph Schmitt, Leon Kramer, Agnes & Elmer Knapke, Alice Kramer, Roman Severt, Gene Overman, Helen & Charley Connolly and Werner & Marilyn Kramer. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma and enjoyed quilting, sewing, baking, gardening, Cincinnati Reds baseball and family gatherings. She worked at Mercer County Community Hospital and the former Valley Nursing Home. She also volunteered with the sewing circle at Coldwater Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 21, 2014 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, Montezuma. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be made to Grand Lake Hospice.

KRAMER, Victor C. Kramer (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/victor-kramer) Victor C. Kramer, age 82, of Osgood, Ohio died on Saturday, October 5, 2019. He was born January 2, 1937 in Cassella, to the late Frank and Rosalina (Bergman) Kramer. He married Verene P. Heitkamp on November 4, 1961 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony, Ohio. He is survived by children, Pamela & Marvin Kremer of Wapakoneta, Sandra & Kevin Hartings of Maria Stein, Anthony & Susan Kramer of Osgood, Steven & Tonia Kramer of Osgood, Rebecca & John Bruns of Maria Stein. He is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Megan, Ryan, and Nathan Kremer; Hillary & Ryan, Victoria, Alexandria Lange, Tara & William Hoskins, and Mindy Hartings; Maria, Nicholas, Zachary, and John Kramer; Hannah, Natalie, and Lauren Kramer; Keaton and Conner Bruns. He is survived by siblings and in-laws Alvira Marchal of Versailles, Esther Marchal of Minster, Virginia & Ernest Poeppelman of Yorkshire, LeRoy & Doris Kramer of Newport, Richard & Doris Kramer of Ft. Loramie; Virginia Heitkamp of Coldwater, and Joan & Ron Buscher of Celina. He is preceded in death by granddaughter Aubrey Bruns; siblings and in-laws, Urban & Mary E. Kramer, Alvin Kramer, Alfred & Mary A. Kramer, Irma Grilliot-Fleck & Cletus Grilliot and John Fleck, Paul Marchal, Norman Marchal; Lavern Heitkamp, Florian Heitkamp, Janet and Donald Luthman. He was a member of the St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Osgood, the St. Denis Knights of Columbus in Versailles, a life-time member of the Goat Farmer’s in Yorkshire. He was employed at the Minster Machine Company. He loved spending time with his wife, family, and friends. If you didn’t see him tinkering, camping, traveling, playing cards, or sharing stories with new friends, you would find him eating chocolate. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Osgood. Burial will follow at St. Martins Catholic Cemetery, Osgood. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Do Good Restaurant and Ministry.

KRAMER, Werner Kramer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 April 2008) Werner Kramer, age 71, of 310 Jill Ave., Celina, died Sunday, April 13, 2008, at OSU Ross Heart Hospital from complications following an auto accident. He was born Nov. 23, 1936, in Chickasaw, a son of Henry and Rosa (Holdeide) Kramer and they preceded him in death. On July 25, 1959, he married Marilyn (Quinter) Kramer, and she survives in Celina. She is also survived by 1 son, Randy (Nancy) Kramer of St. Henry; 4 daughters, Deb (Steve) Wolters of Celina; Cheryl (Mark) Sherman of Russia, Ann (Dwayne) Hemmelgarn of Coldwater and Teresa (Mike) Paulus of New Bremen; 3 brothers; 3 sisters; 20 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by four siblings. He served in the U.S. Army in Korea. Funeral services will be Saturday, at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will follow at St. Marys Cemetery, Celina, where military rites will be conducted. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is handling the arrangements.

KRANER, Janice E. Kraner (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 October 2016) Janice E. Kraner, age 77, of Celina, passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center Inpatient Hospice, Lima. She was born on Jan. 17, 1939, in Neptune. Janice married Robert Kraner on Feb. 19 1958, they were together for 58 years and he survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors include her mother, Ellen (Piper) Wolfe of Celina; her children: Greg Kraner of Centerville; Brenda (Rick) Feller of Harrison; and Jon (Julie) Kraner of Celina; a brother Harold (Sue) Wolfe of Celina; a sister Dorothy (Rick) Helms, New Haven, IN; 8 grandchildren: Amy Luthanen, Andrew Kraner, Angela Kraner, Ashley Kraner, Rebecca (Seth) May, Caleb Kraner, Rose Kraner, and Ricky Feller; two step-grandchildren Adam and Sam Sites; and five great- grandchildren. Janice was preceded in death by her father Gerald Wolfe and a great-grandson Lucca Schweizer. She was a 1957 graduate of Celina High School. She retired from Huffy’s in 1998 after 36 years of service. Janice attended Wayne Street United Methodist Church, St. Marys. She enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening and making flower arrangements, especially for her church. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all. Funeral services will be Wednesday in the Cisco Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Contributions can be made to Wayne Street United Methodist Church, St. Marys.

KRAUSS, Florence E. Krauss (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 13 May 2014) Florence Ellen Krauss, age 81, of Pigeon Forge, TN, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2014. She was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard Krauss, daughter Jackie, daughter-in-law Lela, brother-in-law James (Janice) Krauss, nephew Mike (Dawn) Fisher, grandsons, nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Homer and Dorothy (Shaw) Fisher, stepfather Johnny Shaw, brothers Robert (Nina) Fisher and Richard Scherer and son Rick Krauss. The family will announce a Celebration of Life at a later date in St. Marys.

KRAUSS, Kenneth E. Krauss (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 6 January 2018) Kenneth E. Krauss, age 94, of 1802 Kingsbury Drive, Saint Marys, died Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community. He was born July 14, 1923, in Saint Marys, the son of Elmer and Louetta (Schroer) Krauss. He married Nellie Glass on September 11, 1943, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys; she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his two children: Kenneth (Cheryl) Krauss of Saint Marys; Connie Dennings and Bill Meiring of New Bremen; his five grandchildren: Christine (Nick) Barlage; Michelle Kroeger; Dawn Leugers; Terry (Melinda) Krauss; Andrew (Elizabeth) Dennings; and his great-grandchildren: Stacy (Larry) Herzog; Jeremy Fark; Cody (Erin) Leugers; Casey Leugers; Adam (Jenna) Kroeger; Wesley Kroeger; Joshua Kroeger; Rachel Kroeger; Kassandra Krauss; Sydney Goens; Shanda Krauss; Branxton Krauss; Drew Dennings; Zane Dennings; Reese Dennings; Calahan Dennings. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his siblings Martha Kendall and Donald Krauss. Ken was a 1941 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He proudly served in the US Army during WWII, during which he was a gunner. He was a Corporal in the 254th Field Artillery Battalion, and he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys, where he had been a press operator. He was a life member of American Legion Post 323 and VFW Post 9289 in Saint Marys. He enjoyed the Vets to Vets meetings at the Auglaize County Council on Aging, and he was a longtime member of the Tri Squares Dance Club. He enjoyed woodworking and spending his winters in Florida after retirement. He was one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America in Saint Marys; he loved to read and was an avid golfer. He was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys. Funeral rites will be Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial gifts may be given to the Saint Paul’s Church Endowment Fund.

KRAUSS, Richard Krauss (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Richard “Rick” Krauss, 43, of 112 South Wood Street, Wapakoneta, died suddenly Saturday, March 8, 2008, in the emergency department of Joint Township Hospital in Saint Marys. He was born December 14, 1964, in Lima, the son of Richard and Florence Krauss. He married Lela M. Beard on September 1, 2001, and she survives at the residence. In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by two sons: Jeremiah (Kelly) Beard of Wapakoneta; Jason Beard of Muncie, IN; by two grandsons: Camden and Jaden Beard; by a sister, Jackie Looney of Knoxville, TN; by his mother-in-law, Bonnie Beard of Muncie, IN; by three brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law. Rick was a 1983 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He had worked at Midwest Elastomers in Wapakoneta for more than 20 years. He loved watching NASCAR, hunting and rooting for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Funeral services for Rick will be Thursday, March 13, 2008, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys. Burial rites will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to the family.

KRAUSS, Richard E. Krauss (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 July 2018) Richard E. Krauss, age 86, of Pigeon Forge, TN passed away Sunday, at his home. He was a retired construction and heavy equipment operator and enjoyed taking trips in his RV and traveling. Mr. Krauss was an Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgel and Thelma Krauss, son, Richard Eric Krauss and wife, Florence Ellen Fisher Krauss. He is survived by his daughter, Jackie Looney; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Janice Krauss; niece and nephew, Janelle and Greg Krauss. A celebration service will be announce at a later date. Cremation arrangements by Smoky Mountain Cremation Center, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

KREBS, Gurney Krebs (Abstracted from the Lima News, May 14, 1950) WAYNESFIELD, May 13, 1950 -- Services for Gurney Krebs, age 84, will be in Weygandt Funeral Home here with burial in Fairmount Cemetery. Mr. Krebs died Saturday in Memorial hospital. He had been living with a daughter, Mrs. Laura Shaw, 725 W. Kibby Street, Lima, for six weeks. He was born in Waynesfield and was a retired farmer. Surviving, besides Mrs. Shaw, are his widow, Nellie; two other daughters, Mrs. Florence Macher, 733 W. Kibby Street, Lima, and Mrs. Glenna Earl, Wapakoneta; a son, Mack Krebs, Algonac, MI; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

KREBS, Wayne E. Krebs (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 22 January 2019) Wayne E. Krebs, age 72, of Botkins died Friday, Jan. 18, 2018 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on July 7, 1946 in Sidney, to the late Eugene and Velma (Liess) Krebs. He married Judith "Judy" Schmitmeyer on April 17, 1971 at Sacred Heart Church, McCartyville. She survives in Botkins. He is also survived by children: Scott E. (Lisa) Krebs of Ft. Wayne, Jenny (Rob) Sniegowski of New Knoxville, Jason L. (Candida) Krebs of Bon Aqua, TN, Christopher (Kareen) Krebs of Elyria and Kimberly (Mike) Groetz of Beavercreek; 14 grandchildren; siblings: Shirley Chmielewski of Racine, WI, Leo (Paula) Krebs of Dayton, Robert (Barbara) Krebs of Botkins; in-laws: Diane Naseman of New Bremen and Gerald Schmitmeyer and Nick Schmitmeyer both of McCartyville. He was preceded in death by brothers-in-law Carl Chmielewski and Richard Naseman. Wayne was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Botkins, participated in Eucharistic Adoration for 25 years and was a parish council member. He was a vice president of Right to Life of Shelby County, a member of Brown Swiss Futurity, Ohio Brown Swiss Association, assistant Scout Master, Knights of Columbus and a former CYO Basketball coach. He was a parts manager for Koenig Equipment and a Dairyland Seed Sales representative. Wayne was able to complete his vision for a devotional trail and memorial chapel of the unborn. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Church, Botkins with burial to follow in Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Right to Life of Shelby County and St. Joseph Indian School.

KREMER, Gary L. Kremer (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/gary-kremer) Gary L. Kremer, age 61, of St. Anthony passed away at his home on Saturday, May 16, 2020. He was born April 14, 1959 in Coldwater to Thomas Kremer and the late Mary (Bomholt). He is survived by siblings, Rick & Kate Kremer of Ansonia, Roger & Nancy Kremer of Ft. Recovery, Kay & Jeff Grey, Bob Kremer all of St. Anthony, Kim & Jennifer Kremer of Coldwater, John Kremer of St. Anthony and Tim & Sally Braun of St. Henry; 12 nieces & nephews; and 10 great nieces & nephews. He is preceded in death by a sister Ann Braun. Gary was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Owner of Kremer’s Shooting Sports in St. Anthony. Member of the Mercer County Sportsman’s Association. Due to COVID-19 concerns a private family Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Anthony Church. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to Mercer County Sportsman’s Association, PO Box 291, Celina, OH 45822.

KREMER, Jeffrey A. Kremer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 6 July 2009) Jeffrey A. "Turk" Kremer, age 50, of Coldwater, died Friday, July 3, 2009, at his home in Coldwater. He was born Aug. 18, 1958, in Coldwater, a son of Raymond Kremer and Jeanene (Vagedes) Kremer, they survive in Coldwater. On April 7, 1979, he married Lisa Powell at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater and she survives in Coldwater. He is also survived by his children, Jai (Heather Zahn) Kremer of Coldwater, Jill (Mike) Ferguson of Celina, Jessica (Craig) Dillhoff of Coldwater, Jared Kremer of Coldwater; four sisters; six brothers; four grandchildren; and his mother-in-law Marie Powell of Coldwater. He was preceded in death by a sister and his father-in-law Glenn Powell. Arrangements are being handled by N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc., 715 E. Main in Coldwater. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment will be at St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Coldwater. Memorials can be made to Cancer Association of Mercer County.

KREMER, Kenneth A. Kremer (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/kenneth-kremer) Kenneth A. (Kenny) Kremer, age 85 of Maria Stein passed away of natural causes on July 4, 2020 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. Ken was born on April 28, 1935 in Maria Stein to Alphonse and Pauline (Budde) Kremer. On September 12, 1959 he married Lou Ann (Brunswick) Kremer who survives in Maria Stein. He is also survived by three children, Steven (Michelle Jacobson) Kremer, Douglas (Jennifer) Kremer, and Jill Kremer (Randy Partin). He is also survived by six grandchildren Alex (Lin) Kremer, Austin Kremer, Schuyler Kremer, Channing Kremer, Meryl (John) Duguay, and Jacob Kremer; two great- granddaughters Eva Kremer and Sally Ann Duguay; siblings Marilyn (Dale) Bruns, Irene (Virgil) Dues, Ernest (Marlene) Kremer, Carl (Betty) Kremer, Janice (Ken) Lamm, Doris (Dave) Westgerdes and by in-laws Betty (Bob) Singer, Wilma Walsh, Dennis Brunswick, Carol Brunswick, Janice (Don) Gagel. He is survived by 63 nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law Frank and Iola Brunswick, in- laws Orville Jutte, Paul Walsh, Lois Brunswick and Gerald Brunswick. Ken graduated from St. John High School, Maria Stein, in 1953. He was an employee / partner for Leugers Insurance for more than 60 years. An active member of the community and a lifetime parishioner of St John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein; he served as a lector, a member of the finance board, a CCD teacher, and was the first lay person to serve as President of the St Marys deanery; as a member of the Knight’s of St John Uniform Rank, he achieved the status of General of the Noble Degree, served as Finance Officer, and on the scholarship committee. Ken was instrumental in starting the Boy Scouts in Maria Stein, served as Cub Master for many years, and assisted many scouts in achieving their Eagle Scout Honor. For seventeen years he represented Marion Township on the Board of the Mercer County Civic Foundation. As a polio survivor, he served as a president of the Mercer County Polio Foundation until failing health forced him to retire. He passed away on the 75th anniversary of the onset of his polio. While health permitted, he loved to travel to visit the children and grandchildren in Arizona and Connecticut and enjoyed traveling with his siblings. Ken had a special love for farming and was a collector of John Deere memorabilia. Ken loved interacting with people, collecting and sharing regional oral history. He loved to play cards and preferred to win. As a devoted Marion Local Flyer Fan, nothing made him happier than when the Flyers won in any sport. In the last two years, Ken was a resident of Briarwood Village where he made a positive impact on the quality of life of his fellow residents and staff. He had an attitude of gratitude and appreciated everything anyone did for him. His family would like to thank his caregivers who went above and beyond to make sure his needs were met and that he enjoyed a good quality of life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. John Church. Arrangement by Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Maria Stein Shrine (2991 St. John’s Road, Maria Stein, OH 45860), or Mercer County Polio Foundation % Mercer County Civic Foundation, 119 W. Fulton St. Celina, Oh 45822.

KREMER, Mark M. Kremer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1925799) Mark M. Kremer, age 58, of Versailles, Ohio died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at his residence. He was born March 12, 1958 in Greenville to the late Sebastian & Martha (Benanzer) Kremer. On October 27, 1979 he married Doris Dirksen at St. Francis Catholic Church, Cranberry Prairie, Ohio and she survives in Versailles. He is also survived by children: Michelle & Eric Cotterman of Troy, Paul & Emily Kremer of North Star, Joyce & Bradley Koopman of Versailles, Luke Kremer of Indianapolis, IN, and Rachel Kremer of Versailles, and 6 grandchildren: Levi, Asher, Marian, Noah, Camille & Ava. Mark is also survived by brothers & sisters: Eileen & Carl Hess, Caledonia, Vivian & Gerald Wyen, Tipp City, Bonita Seger, Greenville, Richard Kremer, Versailles, Diana & Ken Bohman, Versailles, and in-laws: Gene Brunswick, Coldwater, Charles Broering, Versailles, Janet & Leon Ruhenkamp, Versailles, Bernice & Henry Albers, Anna, Elaine & Dennis Bruns, New Bremen, Delbert & Janice Dirksen, Versailles, Mary & Greg Barhorst, Anna, Marilyn & Patrick Bergman, Versailles, Gabriel & Shirley Dirksen, Maria Stein, Rose & Thomas Wendeln, Minster. He was preceded in death by sisters: Jeanette Brunswick and Alice Broering, brother-in-law Ralph Seger. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Frenchtown and the Versailles K of C. He was a 1975 graduate of Versailles High School, a lifelong farmer and worked for Versailles Schools. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and his dogs. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 25, 2017 at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery, Frenchtown. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia has been entrusted with the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Darke County Cancer Association and State of the Heart Hospice.

KREMER, Mary Kremer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2164558) Mary ‘Mert’ Kremer, age 91, of St. Anthony passed away at her home on Thursday, February 28, 2019. She was born February 26, 1928 in St. Rose to the late Henry & Caroline (Hartings) Bomholt. On October 26, 1953, she married Tom Kremer and he survives. She is also survived by her children and in-laws, Rick & Kate Kremer of Ansonia, Roger & Nancy Kremer of Ft. Recovery, Kay & Jeff Grey, Gary Kremer, Bob Kremer all of St. Anthony, Kim & Jennifer Kremer of Coldwater, John Kremer of St. Anthony and Tim & Sally Braun of St. Henry; 12 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; in-laws, Mary Ann Severt of PA and Jim Scharf of WV. She is preceded in death by a daughter Ann Braun; siblings and in-laws, Alma Bomholt, Dorothy & Paul Raffel, Clarence & Dorothy Bomholt, Joe Bomholt, Bill & Jen Zehringer, Norman Severt and Joan Scharf. Mert was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the ladies sodality of the Church. Her love was caring for her flowers, gardening, cooking, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was married to the love of her life for 65 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Anthony Church. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements.

KREMER, Mary Ann Kremer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=60759697_MKremer) Mary Ann Kremer age 88 of Maria Stein, Ohio died on March 25, 2017 at Otterbein Retirement Center, St. Marys, Ohio. She was born on March 6, 1929 in Chickasaw, OH to the late Lawrence & Elizabeth (Luebke) Lochtefeld. She married Paul E. Kremer on May 24, 1950 in Chickasaw and he preceded her in death on October 8, 2008. She is survived by children: Nick & Lois Kremer, Fort Recovery, John & Donna Kremer, New Bremen, Charles & Phyllis Kremer, Minster, Dennis & Sharon Kremer, Maria Stein, Vernon & Anita Kremer, Chickasaw, Rev. Teresa Wenrick, Delta, Michael Kremer, Mendon, 18 grandchildren & 27 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sons: Robert in 1968 and Joseph in 1982, 1 great grandchild, brothers Omer & Marietta Lochtefeld, Gregor Lochtefeld & Hugo Lochtefeld. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein where she was a lector a CCD teacher and member of St. Ann’s Ladies Sodality. She was also a member of Knights of St. John Ladies Auxiliary and a volunteer at the Maria Stein Retreat House. Mary Ann enjoyed gardening and sewing and was a true prayer warrior. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein, OH. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster has been entrusted with the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shrine of the Holy Relics in Maria Stein.

KREMER, Paul E. Kremer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 9 October 2008) Paul E. Kremer, age 83, 2570 St. Johns Road, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at the Mercer Health in Coldwater. He was born April 22, 1925, in Maria Stein, a son of August and Catherine (Bertke) Kremer, and they preceded him in death. On May 24, 1950, he married Mary Ann Lochtefeld in Chickasaw, she survives in Maria Stein. He is survived by seven children, Nick (Lois) Kremer of Ft. Recovery, John (Donna) Kremer of New Bremen, Charles (Phyllis) Kremer of Minster, Dennis (Sharon) Kremer of New Bremen, Vernon (Anita) Kremer of Chickasaw, Teresa (Ron) Wenrick of Anna, Michael Kremer of Maria Stein; two sisters; a sister-in-law; 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by two sons, Robert, Joseph; three brothers; two sisters; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Saturday, at St. John Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

KREMER, Raymond S. Kremer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421071) Raymond S. Kremer, age 83, of Coldwater, died Saturday, January 25, 2014 at his home. He was born January 18, 1931 in Maria Stein, to the late John D. & Agnes (Menker) Kremer. He married Jeanene M. Vagedes on September 1, 1951 in Coldwater and she survives. He is also survived by ten children, Cynthia Kremer of Coldwater, Timothy & Sue Kremer of Coldwater, Eric Kremer & Viki Kalatzis of France, Gail & Brian Quan of Denver, CO, Jason Kremer of Coldwater, Philip & Linda Kremer of Tipp City, Brad & Marcia Kremer of Tipp City, Brian & Amy Kremer of Coldwater, Janel & Brad Still of Clayton, NC and Jodi Kremer & Kevin Hartzell of Coldwater, a son-in-law John Giere of New Hampshire, a daughter-in-law, Lisa Kremer of Coldwater, 27 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 8 great- grandchildren, a brother Alfred & Martha Kremer of West Lafayette, IN, a sister Emily Minch of Celina and sister-in-law Betty Kremer of Versailles. He is also preceded in death by a daughter Lorraine Kremer, a son Jeffery "Turk" Kremer, siblings Lewis, Ivo and Otto Kremer, Elsie Will and Dorothy Winner, and half siblings Roman, Edward, Lawrence, Neal and Herb Kremer and Clara Balster. Ray took great pride in his family and enjoyed playing cards and bowling. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater Kiwanis and Coldwater American Legion Post 470. He served as a corporal in the US Army during the Korean War. Ray retired as the Village Administrator in Coldwater, he also formerly owned Dairy Queen, Coldwater Bicycle Sales & Service was a part owner of St. Henry Tile Company, he also worked at Pet Milk and DMV License Bureau. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Hospice 230 W. Main St. Coldwater, Ohio 45858.

KREMER, Ruth Kremer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 October 2010) Ruth Kremer, age 75, of 4204 County Road 716A, Celina, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at her residence. She was born on March 3, 1935, in St. Sebastian, a daughter of Gerhard and Ida (Goecke) Moeller, and they preceded her in death. On Nov. 21, 1959, she married Stanley Kremer in St. Sebastian, and he survives in Celina. She is also survived by her 3 children, Carol Kremer of Columbus, Lucy (Graeme) Stewart of Howell, John (Stephanie) Kremer of Celina; three grandchildren; three brothers and a sister-in-law. She was also preceded in death by two brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Montezuma. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Montezuma. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Mercer County Right to Life and State of the Heart Hospice.

KREMER, Stanley J. Kremer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1521889) Stanley J. Kremer, age 80, of Montezuma, died February 17, 2015. He was born May 21, 1934, at his parents’ house in Montezuma, to the late Herbert & Cecilia (Homan) Kremer. He graduated in 1952 from Coldwater High School. On Nov. 21, 1959, he married Ruth (Moeller) in St. Sebastian and she passed away, October 9, 2010. He is survived by three children, Carol Kremer of Toledo, Lucy & Graeme Stewart of Howell, MI, and John & Stephanie Kremer of Montezuma, three grandchildren, David, Christian, and Vivienne, two brothers, Luke & Gladys Kremer of Dayton and Lavern Kremer of Tulsa, OK, two sisters, Thelma & Gerald Ruchty and Agnes & Mel Bertke all of Coldwater and in-laws, Ott & Ginny Moeller of Vandalia, Earl & Evelyn Moeller of Sidney and David & Margie Moeller of Cassella. Preceding him in death were in-laws, Ann Kremer, Paul & Rosemary Moeller and Joseph Moeller. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma where he was a CCD teacher, President of the Church counsel and member of the Men’s Holy Name Society. He was an original member of the Mercer County Right to Life, a three term Board of Governor member at Mercer County Community Hospital, including two years as President and was a member of the Mercer County Republican Party. He worked as a laboratory technician at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., St. Marys for 46 years, 9 months and 10 days and was a lifelong farmer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Signal Corps serving as a Corporal. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. Stanley’s true passion in life was taking care of the family farm. He was born there, lived across the road most of his life, and will be buried a quarter mile down the road. Memorials may be made to Mercer County Right to Life.

KREMER, Steven H. Kremer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1462424) Steven H. Kremer, age 58, of New Bremen, Ohio died on November 20, 2014 at his home. He was born on July 9, 1956 in Coldwater, OH to the late Norbert & Edna (Goettemoeller) Kremer. He married Linda E. Kleinhenz on August 13, 1983. She survives in New Bremen, Ohio. He is also survived by his children: Matthew P. Kremer, Dublin, Anthony D. & Kimberly A. Kremer, Hilliard, Jeffrey S. Kremer, Columbus, Douglas G. Kremer, Columbus, & Rachel M. Kremer, at home, brothers & sisters: Gerald & Elizabeth Kremer, Marvin & Pamela Kremer, Sharon & Bradley Moore, Ann & Randy Puthoff, Steve’s brothers-in-law & sisters-in- law: Paul & Jane Kleinhenz, Carolyn & Bob Staker, Dan & Joan Kleinhenz, Rose Dues, Jim & Chris Kleinhenz, Mike & Karen Kleinhenz, Ted & Diana Kleinhenz, Janet & Randy Evers & Judy & John Heitkamp. He was preceded in death by his parents & his in-laws Paul & Irene Kleinhenz. Steve was known for his good nature and positive attitude. He was a virtuous husband, father and role model. He loved his children and wife and dedicated himself to their happiness and well being. Steve was a devoted member of Christ’s body as a member of The Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. He never knew a stranger and had a way of putting people at ease with his kindness and genuine concern for others. He supported his children in all their sporting activities, and coached their sports with enthusiasm and sensitivity. He loved playing Pinochle and spending time with family and friends. Steve was a fighter and he was able to make it to his son’s beautiful wedding last week. He graduated from St. Henry High School in 1974 and from The Ohio State University with a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering. He was a Cub Scout leader for 10 years, he coached Little League Baseball & Softball for 15 years and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2640, St. Henry. He retired after 32 years as a Construction Area Engineer from the Ohio Department of Transportation. He was a Professional Engineer & Surveyor and owned & operated Kremer Surveying. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 24, 2014 at Holy Redeemer, Catholic Church, New Bremen. Burial will be in German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the 1st National Bank, New Bremen for Steven & Linda’s Children’s Education Fund.

KREMER, Virginia M. Kremer (Abstracted from Obituary | Virginia M. Kremer of Coldwater, Ohio | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Virginia M. “Ginny” Kremer, age 70, of Coldwater (formerly of St. Rose) died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born May 20, 1950 in Celina to the late Irwin & Marie (Meyer) Lochtefeld. On February 16, 1973 she married Gary Kremer and he survives in Coldwater. She is also survived by children, Ben (Kelly Jo) Kremer of Cincinnati, Jody Kremer of Troy and David (Kelly) Kremer of Burkettsville; six grandchildren; and in-laws, Joe Reinhart of Trinity, IN, Henry Hoelscher of Winamac, IN, Fred (Mary) Kremer of Maria Stein, Sue Kremer of Trotwood, Vicki (Thomas) Siegrist of Ft. Recovery, Roger (Deborah) Kremer of St. Henry, Allan (Deb) Kremer of Carthagena, Lois Siefring of Coldwater, Kay (Chuck) Overman of Ft. Recovery, Deb (Bob) Post of St. Henry, Lisa (Tom) Severt of Coldwater, Jay (Shelly) Kremer of St. Henry and Doug (Deb) Kremer of St. Henry. She is also preceded in death by a daughter Jennifer; siblings and in-laws Doris Reinhart, Patricia Hoelscher, William Lochtefeld, Terry Kremer and Greg Siefring. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, the ladies sodality and church choir where she also served as organist, CCD teacher and DRE. She worked as a beautician, formed her own band the Rainbow Connection and was a DJ with the Spinning G’s for many years. Ginny loved to write and authored Bill’s Nightmare (a stage play at St. Rose Church) and a cookbook. Mass of Christian Burial following all CDC Guidelines will be at St. Rose Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Rose Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association, Alzheimer’s Association or the Cancer Association of Mercer County. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.

KRESS, George Kress (Abstracted from the Lima News, Apr 6, 1942) George Kress, age 71, Botkins, retired farmer who was admitted to St. Rita's hospital Saturday with a .32 caliber revolver bullet wound in his body, died Monday. He was born Feb. 17, 1871, near Wapakoneta and on May 31, 1916, married Clara Slaute, who survives. There were no children. Surviving are a brother, John of Wapakoneta; two sisters Mrs. Dora Roth, Wapakoneta and Mrs. Emma Varner, Dayton. He was a member of the Married Couple's group and St. John's society of Immaculate Conception church in Botkins. Mass will be in the church at Botkins, followed by burial in the church cemetery. Burial will be in charge of Heini and Son, Wapakoneta.

KRESS, Oscar Kress (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421012) Oscar “Skip” Kress, age 67, of 5210 Grove St. in Celina and formerly of Dayton passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at his residence in Celina, Ohio. He was born on August 29, 1943 in Dayton, Ohio to Oscar and Erma Kress. On Febuary 5, 1976 he married his loving wife of 35 years, Betty Hatton, who lives in Celina. Oscar is also survived by his: son Chuck & Brenda Kress of Ashcamp, KY, step son Tim Marshfield of Columbus, daughter Tina Kress of El Paso, TX, Sherry Ducheck of Enon, step daughter Kim Collier of West Carrollton, 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren He was preceded in death by: an infant daughter Linda Kress and his sister Juanita Yenger. He was a member of the Montezuma Church of Christ. He retired from Ohio Metal Poducts in Dayton after 43 years of service in 2008. He was an avid fisherman, Tackle Maker and enjoyed his Wood Working. Funeral services will be Saturday Feb. 19, 2011 at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice and Montezuma Church of Christ in Montezuma.

KRICK, Betty A. Krick (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Betty A. Krick, age 57, 5304 U.S. 127, Celina, died Nov. 6, 2006, at her residence. Death was due to natural causes. She was born Dec. 25, 1948, in Hazen, ND, to Willis and Edna McBride Karges. Her father survives in Van Wert. On June 10, 1972, she married Martin D. Krick, who survives. Also surviving are 1 son, Cory (Sara M.), of Celina; 1 daughter, Sara Ann, of Mansfield; 3 brothers, Paul (Paula) Karges, of Pennsylvania, Edward (Claudia) Karges, of Van Wert, and Wayne (Kathy) Karges, of Convoy; 2 sisters, Susan (Lynn) Ealing, of Bluffton, IN, and Ruby (Brian) VanDerArk, of Caledonia, Mich.; and 1 granddaughter. Deceased are a son, Alyn C.; and stepmother, Martha Karges. She retired from J.C. Penny Co. Inc., after 30 years of service as a sales clerk at the former Celina store and the current St. Marys store. She was a member of Celina First Church of God, where she taught Sunday school classes for preschoolers for 25 years. Services are Saturday at the church. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Contributions can be made to Celina Area Visiting Nurses and Hospice or the church.

KRICK, Lowell Edwin Krick (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 14 September 2019) Lowell Edwin Krick, age 72, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly Saturday morning, September 14, 2019, at Three Rivers Health in Three Rivers, MI, where he was attending an NSRA Car Show. Lowell was born August 22, 1947, in Celina, to the late Henry Junior & Marcile Irene Sherman Krick. Lowell and Martha Rasawuhr were married on March 9, 1968, and she survives, along with their three daughters: Trish (Mitch) Marshall of Kenton, and Angie (Josh) Sheets and Beth Krick of Mendon, three grandchildren: Sgt. Zachary (Alexandria) Crider, USMC of Havelock, NC, and Addison Marshall and Aiden Marshall of Kenton, and a great grandchild on the way. Brothers: Larry (Alice) Krick and Martin Krick, of Celina, also survive, along with brothers & sisters-in-law: Daniel (Janet) Rasawuhr of Mendon and Mary (Jim) Sutter of Fort Recovery, and numerous nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews. Preceding him in death were his granddaughter, Zoe Ilene Michele Crider, sister- in-law, Betty Krick, and nephews: Alyn Krick and Brett Rasawuhr. A 1966 graduate of Mendon-Union High School, Lowell served with the U.S. Army from 1966-1968, stationed in Baumholder, Germany, earning the rank of SP-4. Lowell had worked for GTE / Verizon as an Installer-Repairman, retiring after 30+ years of service. He currently worked for the Village of Mendon, and was also Caretaker of the Mendon Cemetery. He was a member of Mendon First Church of God, serving the church as a Trustee, and played on the church's Dartball team. He was a member of Celina American Legion Post #210. Lowell belonged to Fort Street Car Classics Club and the National Street Rod Association, where he loved showing and driving his 1940 Buick. An avid sports fan, Lowell enjoyed following the OSU Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Reds. He loved spending time with his family. Lowell never knew a stranger, and could talk to anyone. Funeral Services will be at the Mendon First Church of God. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Mendon First Church of God, 102 N. Wayne St., Mendon 45862 or Fort Street Car Classics, P.O. Box 285, Fort Recovery 45846.

KRIEG, Ruth M. Krieg (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Ruth M. “Granny” Krieg, 84, of 07389 State Route 364, New Bremen, OH, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at her residence. She was born May 4, 1929, in St. Henry, OH, the daughter of Bernard and Marie (Uhlenhake) Hummel. She married Lionel Krieg on January 31, 1948 and he preceded her in death on September 17, 2005. She is survived by her children: Harold (Doris) Krieg of New Bremen; Pat Wilson of New Bremen; Jean (Ron) Olberding of Minster; Don (Dot) Krieg of Wapakoneta; Larry (Sue) Krieg of Greencastle, IN; Marlene (John) Long of Saint Marys; Marvin Krieg of New Bremen; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; by a sister, Helen (Bud) McEvoy of Cincinnati; and a brother, Don (Joan) Hummel of St. Henry. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Karl Krieg, a daughter, Cindy Krieg; a granddaughter, Mary Krieg; a son-in-law, Joe Wilson. Ruth was a graduate of St. Henry High School. She was a farmwife and had cooked for weddings for many years; she also made wedding cakes. She was a member of the Minster Eagles Auxiliary and New Bremen American Legion Post 241 Auxiliary. Her whole life was dedicated to caring for her family and working on the farm. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Chickasaw. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Chickasaw. Burial will follow at St. Henry Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to Grand Lake Hospice.

KRIEGEL, Edward J. Kriegel (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Edward J. Kriegel, age 93, of Celina, died Thursday, April 8, 2010, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born on Dec. 11, 1916, in Toledo to John and Susan (Müller) Kriegel. On June 14, 1947, he married Gertrude A. Gast, who preceded him in death May 25, 1961. He married Mary A. (Muhlenkamp) Wagner on Oct. 31, 1969; she survives. He was a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and was a Staff Sergeant with the 91st Bombardment Group at Basingborn Air Base in England. He is survived by 3 sons, John (Betty) Kriegel of Troy, MI, Charles (Linda) Kriegel of West Carrollton and William (Bea) Kriegel of Celina; 1 daughter, Charlene (Greg Carttar) Harner of Branson, MO; 3 step-sons, James (Susan) Wagner, Bob (Marg) Wagner and David (Diane) Wagner all three of Celina; 2 step-daughters, Betty (Mike) Heckler of Coldwater and Nancy (Joe) Nerderman of Albuquerque, NM; 9 grandchildren; 18 step-grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers; eight sisters; and a grandchild. Services will be Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina. Burial will be in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina. Prayer services will be held by the Celina Knights of Columbus and the Celina American Legion and VFW on Monday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Education Endowment Fund or to the charity of the donor's choice.

KRIEGEL, Mary A. Kriegel (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Mary A. Kriegel, age 90, of Celina, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at The Gardens at Celina. She was born February 16, 1923 in Trinity, IN, the daughter of Henry & Frances (Hess) Muhlenkamp. She married Howard F. Wagner on January 26, 1944 and he preceded her in death on April 24, 1965. On October 31, 1969, she married Edward J. Kriegel, and he also preceded her in death on April 8, 2010. Surviving are 2 sons: James (Susan) Wagner and David (Diane) Wagner, both of Celina, 2 daughters: Betty (Mike) Heckler of Coldwater and Nancy (Joseph) Nerderman of Albuquerque, NM, 4 step-children: John (Betty) Kriegel of Troy, MI, Charles (Linda) Kriegel of West Carrollton, Charlene Harner (Greg Cartter) of Kirbyville, MO, and William (Bea) Kriegel of Celina, 1 daughter-in-law: Marg Wagner of Celina; 27 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son: Robert Wagner, 11 brothers & sisters: Alvera Deitering, Doris Moeller, and Cleo, Herbert, Leonard, Harold, Ralph, Victor, Cornelius, Paul and Urban Muhlenkamp, and a grandson. She had attended Trinity School in Trinity, IN, and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Celina and the Altar Rosary Society. She was a homemaker, and had also worked at Reynolds + Reynolds in Celina for 15 years. She was known as the family historian and photographer, and was an avid card player. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 8, at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund.

KRIEGER, Homer W. Krieger (Abstracted from the Lima News Aug 8, 1974) Wapakoneta - Homer W. Krieger, age 82, of this city Tuesday in Joint Township Hospital, St. Marys, where he was a patient since Friday. He was born here Nov. 16, 1891, the son of John and Laura (Fisher) Krieger. He was married Nov. 27, 1912, to Agnes Craft, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Otto (Mary) Glass of Pinewood, FL, and Mrs. Orville (Zeta) Prueter of Rt. 1, New Knoxville; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Frank (Ida) Schrimp of Dayton. He was a member of First English Lutheran Church and a 50-year member of the local Eagles Lodge. Services will be at Siferd Funeral Home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.

KRIETZER, Hazel M. Kreitzer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 June 2011) Hazel M. Kreitzer, age 80, of Wapakoneta, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 10, 2011, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 2, 1931, in Portsmouth, the daughter of Clarence E. and Rose (Adkins) Rudity, who preceded her in death. On Jan. 25, 1954, she married Raymond E. Kreitzer, and he died on Oct. 23, 1995. She is survived by her 6 children, David (Donna) Kreitzer of Lima, Janet Cecala of San Diego, CA, Lynn Culver of Wapakoneta, Susan (John) Smaha of San Diego, CA, Karen (Terry) Hutchinson of Wapakoneta and Beth Caldwell of Powell; 18 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three siblings. A Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to God's Storehouse.

KRISHER, Dorothy L. Krisher (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 24 May 2018) Dorothy L. Krisher, age 90, Wapakoneta, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. She was born in Clay Township, Auglaize County on July 10, 1927 to Vernon & Fern (Price) Bowman who preceded her in death. On November 2, 1946 she married Robert Krisher Sr. and he passed away on July 24, 2008. Survivors include two children, Robert (Diane) Krisher Jr., of Spencerville, Pamela Ryan of Elida; four grandchildren, Adrianna Beckett, Alyssa (Michael) Lipaj, Justin (Lindsey) Ryan, Nathan (Crystal) Ryan; three great-grandchildren, Bo and Jessi Beckett, Caiden Ryan and Liam Ryan. She was preceded in death by a daughter Deborah Krisher and a brother Harold Bowman. Dorothy assisted her husband in their farming operation until they retired. She was a devoted grandmother to her grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them. Her hobbies included, reading, coloring beautiful artwork pieces which were displayed at The Gardens of Wapakoneta where she was a resident for many years and working on puzzles. Private family graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at Walnut Hill Cemetery, New Hampshire. The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

KRITES, Arabella T. Krites (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 March 2020) Arabella T. "Jackie" Krites, age 89, of Bloomer, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Hospice of Miami County Inpatient Unit, Troy. She was born Feb. 12, 1931, in Shelby County, to the late Adrian "Dude" and Ermal (Kelch) Monnin. She married William H. "Bill" Krites on Nov. 24, 1949; he survives. Arabella will also be missed and remembered by her children, Jacqui (Don) Kuck of New Bremen, Jyle Drees of Russia, and Eric (Jenell) Krites of Troy; her brother, Philip (Doris) Monnin of Minster; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and many other family members. She was a 1949 graduate of Russia High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church and the Catholic Ladies of Columbia. Arabella was instrumental in starting the Amvets Post #66 Ladies Auxiliary of Covington. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and attending their various ball games. She also enjoyed traveling and taking care of her pool. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia,. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Moore Funeral Home, 10 S. High St., Covington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ohio's Hospice of Miami County.

KRITES, Glenn D. Krites (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 September 2009) Glenn D. Krites, age 72, of Buckland, died Tuesday, Sept.8, 2009, at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 13, 1936, in Auglaize County, near Buckland, a son of Virgil and Cecelia (Taylor) Krites, who preceded him in death. On Dec. 11, 1955, he married Hannah J. Holtzapple, and she survives. He is also survived by his three sons, Glen M. (Maggie) Krites of Cridersville, Carl (Renee) Krites of Wapakoneta, Eric (Pam) Krites of Wapakoneta; a daughter, Rebecca (Jereme Sager) Krites of Buckland, eight grandchildren, Kristy (Mike) Vondran, Caleb Krites, Brandon Krites, Cory Krites, Jacob Krites, Brandon Lora, Joel Sager, Alanna Sager; two great-grandchildren, Braden and Caden Vondran; two brothers, Harold (Margaret) Krites of Wapakoneta, Robert (Virginia) Krites of Cridersville; a sister, Betty Fenneman of Spencerville; a sister-in-law, Rose Krites of Wapakoneta. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Krites; and a sister Mary Howell. He retired in 1990 after 31 years at Teledyne Ohio Steel as a millwright. He had previously worked at National Lime and Stone Co. and was a part- time farmer. He was a graduate of Buckland High School and was very active in the community, coaching Little League, a 30-year member of the Buckland Volunteer Fire Department and served as mayor of the village for four years in the 1960s. He was serving as president of Buckland town council and was a member of the Buckland Historical Society. He was also past president and member of the Wapakoneta City School Board as well as being a part of the levy passage and the construction of Wapakoneta Senior High School. He was a member of Hamer Lodge 167 F & AM, Wapakoneta, serving as worshipful master four times. He was a member of the Wapakoneta Chapter, Royal Arch Masons 183 and Brands Lake Fishing Club. He enjoyed painting, fishing, camping and wood working. Funeral services will be Saturday, at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Buckland Cemetery. A Masonic Memorial service will be held Friday. Memorials may be directed to the Ohio Masonic Home or to the American Heart Association.

KRITES, Joyce E. Krites (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 December 2014) Joyce E. Krites, age 70, of 822 W. Spring St., St. Marys, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born on Aug. 18, 1944, in Lima, the daughter of Edward and Elsie (Taylor) Gibson. She married Terry Krites on Aug. 25, 1984, in St. Marys, and he survives at the residence. She is also survived by her children: Amy (Jerry) Fennig of Celina; Julie (Phil) Wieging of Wapakoneta and Rusty (Angie) Young of St. Marys. She is also survived by her stepchildren Helen (Mike) Rammel of Union City, Jason (Tabatha) Krites of St. Marys, by her mother-in-law Barbara Krites of Buckland and by 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and by two brothers: Leroy Gibson and Phillip Mark Gibson. Joyce was a homemaker and an awesome cook. She loved spending time with her family, baking and crocheting. Funeral rites will be Sunday at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 W. High St., St. Marys.

KRITES, William Krites (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio –14 October 2020) William H. "Bill" Krites, age 91, of Bloomer, passed away Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at Kindred Hospital, Dayton. He was born March 11, 1929, near Covington, to the late William Scott and Cordelia (Howell) Krites. He married Arabella (Monnin) Krites on Nov. 24, 1949; she preceded him in death on March 8, 2020. Bill will be missed and remembered by his children, Jacqui (Don) Kuck of New Bremen, Jyle Drees of Russia and Eric (Jenell) Krites of Troy; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Philip (Doris) Monnin of Minster and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters Janis (Donald) Weer and infant Marilyn Krites. Bill attended Covington Schools and served in the U.S. Army during World War II and Korea. He retired from Clopay of Russia in 1994 after 30 years of employment. He was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church, New Bremen American Legion Post No. 241 and was a charter member and the first commander of the Covington Amvets Post No. 66. Bill was a mechanic for many years and owned his own garage. He raced cars and loved to fish and camp at Grand Lake St. Marys. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia. Burial with military honors will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangement by Moore Funeral Home, 10 S. High St., Covington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ohio's Hospice of Miami County.

KROEGER, Mark William Kroeger (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 October 2015) Mark William Kroeger, age 50, of Celina, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015. He was born on Sept. 27, 1965, in Lima to William M. and Barbara A. (Utrup) Kroeger, both survive in Delphos. Other survivors include his wife Emily Ziegenbusch; 3 children Ashley P. Kroeger of Elida, Cole W. Kroeger of Celina and Macie L. Kroeger of Celina; 5 sisters, 1 brother-in-law; a father and mother- in-law Richard (Ruth) Ziegenbusch of Celina, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a sister and a mother-in- law Mary Ann Ziegenbusch. He served his country in United States Army as a reserve specialist. Cisco Funeral Home, 6921 State Route 703 East, Celina is handling the arrangements. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday in the Holy Rosary Church, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys, where military honors will be provided by the Celina American Legion Post 210 and Celina VFW Post 5713. Contributions can be made to his children's education fund.

KROGMAN, Floss M. Krogman (Abstracted from the Lima News, unknown date) ST. MARYS - Floss M. Krogman, age 91, died Tuesday at Valley Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 31, 1892, in Mercer County, the daughter of William and Blanche West Buck. She married Roy H. Krogman, who died in 1953. Mrs. Krogman was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary and Hawthorne Chapter 119 of Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include three sons, Robert Krogman, Lee Krogman, of Marion and James Krogman of St. Marys; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Private services will be at Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery.

KROGMAN, Harry W. Krogman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 2 January 2009) Harry W. Krogman, age 87, 7693 Bogart Road, Celina, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home, of natural causes. He was born May 24, 1921, in Mercer County, a son of Howard Krogman and Ella Verick and they preceded him in death. On Nov. 27, 1948, he married Naomi Knous and she survives in Celina. He is also survived by four sons, Eddie (Patty) Krogman of Mendon, Terry (Jana) Krogman of Covington, David Krogman of Celina, Rick (Lynn) Krogman of Celina; two daughters, Connie (Joe) McPheron of St. Marys, Carol (William) Coate of Mt. Eden, KY; two sisters: Mary Kuhn of Celina, and Doris (Don) Cook of St. Marys; 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Krogman Arnold and two brothers-in-law, Kerman Kuhn and Francis Arnold. He was a retired farmer, a retired Ohio State Highway Patrol Auxiliary, Celina Police Department officer and dispatcher. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served during World War II. He was a life member of the Celina American Legion Post 210. He attended St. John Lutheran Church in Hopewell Township. Funeral services will be Sunday, at St. Paul’s United Church in Hopewell Township, Rockford. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Cisco Funeral Home, Celina is handling the arrangements.

KROGMAN, Jerry W. Krogman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 23 May 2013) Jerry W. "Krogie" Krogman, age 66, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at his residence. He was born on Aug. 9, 1946, in Celina, the son of Glenn and Margaret (Sawmiller) Krogman. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Krogman, Mendon; two sons, Mathew Krogman, Mendon, and Bart Krogman, Columbus; two daughters, Nikki Moon, St. Marys and Misty Rockwood, Wapakoneta; a sister-in-law, Linda Krogman, Mendon; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Larry "Froggy" Krogman; and a grandson, Daniel McBride. Jerry was a 1964 graduate of Mendon Union High School. He served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company on March 1, 2003, after 30 plus years of service. He also worked as a water safety instructor for the Red Cross - Van Wert, CPR instructor for the Heart Association - Auglaize County, EMT Medic - Mercer County. He was a member of Mendon United Methodist Church, St. Marys VFW Post 9289, American Legion St. Marys Post 323 in the St. Marys Eagles Aerie 767, Masons, AMVETS. He was a past master of Mendon Lodge #586 F&AM. He had many hobbies, but his favorites included riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle and golfing. Funeral services will follow at Cisco Funeral Home, 1175 E. Greenville Road, St. Marys. Military honors will be given by the St. Marys VFW Post 9289. Memorial contributions can be made to the James Cancer and Research Center and/or Grand Lake Hospice.

KROGMAN, Larry D. Krogman (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Larry D. Krogman, "Frog", age 67, of rural Mendon, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Joint District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. Larry was born on August 31, 1943 in Lima, OH to Glenn and Margaret (Sawmiller) Krogman. His father is deceased. His mother survives in Mendon. Larry married Linda (Sexauer) on August 27, 1967 and she survives in Mendon. Also surviving are 2 sons, Terry Krogman and David (Marcia) Krogman and a granddaughter, all of Mendon; and 1 brother, Jerry Krogman of St. Marys. Larry was a 1961 graduate of Mendon Union High School. After 30 years of service, Larry retired from Goodyear in St. Marys. Larry attended Mendon United Methodist Church. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #6772 in Spencerville and the St. Marys Eagles #767, and the Shane's Masonic Lodge #377 in Rockford. An avid motorcyclist, Larry was a member of the Van Wert Area Cushman's Club and the Mendon Porch Dogs Club. Funeral services were held Monday, January 31, 2011 at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Mendon. Burial was at Mendon Cemetery with a cannon salute by his motorcycle club. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercer County Cancer Association.

KROGMAN, Lyle E. Krogman (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 28 December 2015) Lyle E. Krogman, age 85, of Celina, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 at his residence. He was born April 3, 1930 in Celina, to the late Clarence C. & Carrie J. (Buck) Krogman. Lyle married Ronda (Piper) on September 16, 1950, and they recently celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary. Ronda survives, along with their 3 children: Kent (Brandy) Krogman of Rockford, Lanna Krogman of Knoxville, TN, and Mark Krogman of Celina; 1 sister, Lela Williams of Celina; 9 grandchildren: Trevor Krogman, Leah (Matt) Hays, Carrie (Matthew) Dase, Chad Pinkerman, Bianca Krogman, Marco Krogman, Daniel Krogman, Anthony Krogman and Tessa Krogman, and 7 great grandchildren: Holden, Nathan, Lili, Lucy, Matthew, Gabriel and Luysa. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Kenneth Williams, and a sister-in-law, Elma (James) Ireton. Lyle was a lifetime farmer. He was a 1948 graduate of Celina High School, and a member of Grace Missionary Church and Masonic Lodge # 241 in Celina. He was a fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes. Lyle enjoyed time spent on the family farm. Private Services for his family will be held at Grace Missionary Church in Celina. Burial will take place at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to Grace Missionary Church or State of the Heart Hospice.

KROGMAN, Naomi M. Krogman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 27 December 2016) Naomi M. Krogman, age 91, of Celina, passed away Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, at Celina Manor. She was born on Sept. 16, 1925, in Coldwater to John W. and Aletha (Overly) Knous, both of which preceded her in death. She married Harry Krogman on Nov. 27, 1948, he preceded her in death on Dec. 31, 2008. Survivors include her children: Connie (Joe) McPheron of New Knoxville; Eddie (Patty) Krogman of Mendon; Terry (Jana) Krogman of Covington; Carol (William) Coate of Mount Eden, KY, David (Lori) Krogman of Celina, and Rick (Lynn) Krogman of Celina; a sister, Audrey (Sheets) Schlotterer of Celina; a sister-in-law Barb Knous of St. Marys; grandchildren: Travis (Jen) Fishbaugh; Channon (Cindy) Fishbaugh; Cherie Fishbaugh; Scott Krogman; Lance (Kim) Krogman; Luke (Amber) Krogman; Haley Krogman; Justin (Amy) Krogman; Casey Coate; Corey (Desera) Coate; Crystal (Eric) Taylor; Matt Krogman; Dusty Krogman; Katie (Eric) Abromavich; Drew Krogman; and Amanda (Mitch) McGee; and by 33 great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Norma Hoenie; three brothers Tom, Darl and Robert Knous; three brothers-in-law, George Hoenie, Blackie Sheets, and Carl Schlotterer; and a great grandson, Maverick Fishbaugh. Naomi was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church, Hopewell Township in Rockford. She was a homemaker and worked as a seamstress for Buckeye Overall Factory in Coldwater and Maristan in Spencerville. She also worked as a cook for Neptune Schools, and was a janitor for Mendon Post Office. Funeral services will be Thursday in the Cisco Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Hospice, Coldwater.

KRONENBERGER, James J. Kronenberger (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421277) James J. Kronenberger, age 83, of 132 N. Garfield St. Minster, Ohio died Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born on February 27, 1931 in Dayton, OH to the late Alphons & Loretta (Schwartz) Kronenberger. He married Judith Kuntz on May 30, 1959 in Dayton and she survives in Minster. He is survived by children: Lori & Mike Tangeman, Minster, Jim Jr. & Janet Kronenberger, New Bremen, Beth & Russ Eber, Wapakoneta, Jill Hensley, Lebanon, Andy & Heather Kronenberger, Fletcher, Gary & Laura Kronenberger, Cincinnati, Wendy & Jeff Barthel, San Antonio, TX, Heidi & Greg Beister, Virginia Beach, Bill & Danielle Kronenberger, Waco, TX, Amy Kronenberger, Elida; 27 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren & 4 step great grandchildren, sister Mary Ann & Bill Imfeld, Centerville, in-law Jack Ryan, Trotwood and numerous other in-laws. He was preceded in death by daughter Erin Kronenberger, sister Donna Ryan. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. He was also a member of the St. Augustine Men's Choir, Minster, Knights of Columbus, and Minster American Legion. He as a veteran of the Air Force during the Korean War, a lifelong Cincinnati Reds Fan, an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed his grandchildren's activities. He retired from Minster Machine. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, July 19, 2014 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will take place with full military honors by Minster Firing Squad in St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster has been entrusted with the services.

KRONENBERGER, Judith A. Kronenberger (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1801583) Judith A. Kronenberger, age 76, of Minster, Ohio died Monday, May 23, 2016 at Heritage Manor, Minster. She was born on October 28, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Joseph & Marguerite (Beatty) Kuntz. She married James J. Kronenberger, Sr. on May 30, 1959 in Dayton he preceded her in death on July 12, 2014. She is survived by children: Lori & Mike Tangeman, Minster, Jim Jr. & Janet Kronenberger, New Bremen, Beth & Russ Eber, Wapakoneta, Jill Hensley, Lebanon, Andy & Heather Kronenberger, Fletcher, Gary & Laura Kronenberger, Cincinnati, Wendy & Jeff Barthel, San Antonio, TX, Heidi & Greg Beister, Virginia Beach, Bill & Danielle Kronenberger, Waco, TX, Amy Kronenberger, Elida; 27 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren & 4 step great grandchildren, brothers & sisters, Robert Kuntz, Nicholas Kuntz, Philip Kuntz, Susan Keohl, Julie Swartzstrauber, in-laws, Mary Ann & Bill Imfeld & Jack Ryan. She was preceded in death by daughter Erin Kronenberger, brothers & sisters, Joseph Kuntz, Jr. Ann Zummo, Mary Warning, Joan Wilkens, Richard Kuntz& Gerard Kuntz and sister-in-law, Donna Ryan. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. She was also a member of the St. Augustine Choir, the Church Folk Group and the decorating committee. She was a 1957 graduate of Julianne High School, Dayton. In her later life she ran a daycare out of her home, and at Jenny's Hallmark, Minster. She was afounding member of Crescent Players. She loved gardening, painting pictures, playing cards, theatre and music. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 27, 2016 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster has been entrusted with the services. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

KRUGH, James H. Krugh (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio –5 November 2020) James H. "Jim" Krugh, age 71, of Wakeman, passed away on Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at his home. He was born in Mendon and had been a resident of Lorain County since 1970. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War where he earned his Purple Heart and other medals. Jim worked as a custodian for the U.S. Postal Service until retiring in 1997. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved reading, fishing, traveling, reading and games, especially Aggravation. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Patricia "Pat" (nee Smith); children, Leah (Ron) Loosli of Wakeman and Lori (Scott) Mitchell of Amherst; grandchildren, Katelynn (Jason), Cameron (Joy), Caleb (Kristin), Kyla (Brentyn) and Weston (Jessica); great-grandchildren, Kael, Adeline, Coen, Hudson, Emmalyn, Lily, Olivia and one on the way; sisters, Glennie (Robert) Kendall, Mildred (Ronald) Dorsten, Linda (Norval) Holdren and Debra (Mike) Frye and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Nellie Krugh; three brothers and six sisters. Respecting social distancing and the wearing of masks, family will receive friends at Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville. Services and burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Seville will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Community Church/Grace to You.

KRUGH, Mary L. Krugh (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Mary L. Krugh, age 89, of Mendon, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born on May 26, 1924 in Neptune, to the late Ferdellus "Joe" & Mina (Lampy) Kimmel. Mary and Edgar Dale Krugh were married on September 5, 1942, and he preceded her in death on November 18, 2004. She is survived by 1 son, Ron (Nancy) Krugh and daughter, Judy (Dave) Crider, all of Mendon, son-in-law, Duane Dillon of North Carolina, 8 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. Preceding her in death were a daughter, Shirley Dillon, 4 brothers, Kenneth, Carl & Edwin Kimmel and an infant brother, a sister, Evelyn MacKay, and a brother-in-law and his wife, Glen & Opal Krugh. Mary was a member of the Mendon United Methodist Church, and the WSCS (Women's Society of Christian Service) of the church, the Mendon Order of the Easter Star and the Farm Bureau. She was co-owner and bookkeeper of the Mendon Farm Store, and worked with her husband on the family farm. Mary enjoyed cooking, baking, reading, sewing and traveling, and helping with school and community functions. Funeral Services will be Thursday, October 3, at Mendon United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Patient Fund at Kidney Services of West Central Ohio, 801 Pro Drive, Suite B, Celina, OH 45822 or to the Mendon United Methodist Church.

KRUSE, Bernard C. Kruse (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – May 11, 2012) Bernard C. Kruse, age 86, of St. Marys, died Friday, May 11, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in St. Marys. He was born on Aug. 3, 1925, in Auglaize County, to John C. and Lula E. (Rohrbacher) Kruse, and they preceded him in death. On Dec. 18, 1943, he married Ruth Wibbeler, and she preceded him in death on Sept. 9, 2007. He is survived by 1 daughter, Linda Temple of St. Marys; 3 sons, Lynn (Mary Jane) Kruse of Coldwater, Andy (Kathy) Kruse of St. Marys and Don (Peggy) Kruse of St. Marys; 8 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moulton. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Cisco Funeral Home, 1175 E. Greenville Road, St. Marys is handling the arrangements. The St. Marys American Legion will hold a service at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church.

KRUSE, Dorothy L. Kruse (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 October 2008) Dorothy L. Kruse, age 82, of The Gardens, Wapakoneta, formerly of New Knoxville, died Saturday Oct. 11, 2008, at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She was born Dec. 17, 1925, in Auglaize County, a daughter of Edward and Emma (Accuntius) Thuman, who preceded her in death. On Aug. 30 1942, she married Adrain L. Kruse, and he preceded her in death on March 15, 1978. She is also survived by three children, Carol Paul of New Bremen, Larry (Karen) Kruse of New Knoxville, Ron (Dottie) Kruse of Wapakoneta; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lavon Moell of Oregon. She was preceded in death by a son-in-law Kenneth Paul; a greatgrandchild; two sisters, Velma Jeanneret, Mildred Luedeke; and a half-brother Richard Thuman. A homemaker and farm wife, she retired in 1991 from Crown Equipment, New Bremen, where she was a member of the 25 Year Club. A member of the former Olive Branch United Methodist Church, Shinbone, she served as a Sunday school teacher and held various church offices. She was a member of the Ranger Athletic Boosters. Funeral services will be Wednesday, at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Memorials may be directed to The Gardens Activity Fund and Ranger Athletic Boosters.

KRUSE, Edison H. Kruse (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 July 2008) Edison H. Kruse, age 94, of Kettlersville, OH, died Thursday July 3, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. He was born March 23, 1914, in Auglaize County, the son of Harvey and Melinda (Kuck) Kruse, and they preceded him in death. On June 14, 1932, he married Gladys L. McCullough, and she preceded in death on July 27, 1990. He is survived by a son, Emerson L. (Carol) Kruse of Botkins; four grandchildren, Sharon E. (Patrick) Baumer, Christine (Bill) Fogt, Susan (Dave) Griffith, Chuck (Amy Clink) Kruse; seven great-grandchildren; 11 great-greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Kruse. He was a lifelong farmer until his retirement and a member of the former Olive Branch United Methodist Church in Shinbone. An avid horse race fan, he had attended Blume High School in Wapakoneta. Funeral services will be Monday, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Evangelical Protestant Cemetery, New Knoxville. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Anna Rescue Squad.

KRUSE, Elizabeth Kruse (Abstracted from the Lima News, Sept 10, 1933) WAPAKOKETA, Sept. 9 -- Mrs. Elizabeth Kruse, age 80, widow of William Kruse died Friday at the home of a daughter. Mrs. William Schultz, Glynwood Avenue, after a two month illness due to complication of diseases. Mrs. Kruse was born in Germany, Sep. 21, 1853, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Poppe and at two years of age came to this country with her parents. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church at Moulton. Surviving are three daughters Mrs. Emma Nees, St Marys. Mrs. Benjamins Schultz, New Knoxville and Mrs. William Schultz of here; four sons, Clarence and William Kruse. Moulton, August Kruse, New Bremen and Henry Kruse, St. Marys; two brothers, August and Henry Poppe of New Knoxville, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Ahlers, Now Bremen. Funeral services will be in the Moulton Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will be made in Elmgrove Cemetery at St. Marys.

KRUSE, Emerson Kruse (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 4 June 2014) Emerson Kruse, age 77, of rural Botkins, died Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Arrangements are incomplete at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta.

KRUSE, Larry Kruse (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Larry “Joe” Kruse, 65, formerly of 892 Yorkshire Court, St. Marys, OH, and a resident of Auglaize Acres Nursing Home, died Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Auglaize Acres. He was born June 27, 1941, in St. Marys, OH, the son of Margaret E. Kruse. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Kruse Rupert; by his step-father, Otis Rupert; by 2 brothers, Anthony Rupert and Ronald Kruse. Joe attended St. Marys Memorial High School. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in St. Marys. Joe enjoyed visiting with other residents and staff at the Auglaize Acres Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 21, 2007 at Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 W. High Street, St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial donations may be directed either to Zion Lutheran Church or Auglaize Acres.

KRUSE, Lester E. Kruse (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 November 2016) Lester E. Kruse, age 84, of New Knoxville, passed away Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was born on June 11, 1932, in Auglaize County to Homer and Grace (Engle) Kruse, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 10, 1954, he married Leah Settlage, and she passed away on Aug. 7, 2005. He is survived by a daughter, Patricia (Dave) Mann of Jackson Center; a son Alan (Carol) Kruse; a son-in-law Rodney Campbell of St. Johns; nine grandchildren: Ryan (Angie) Campbell; Heather (Mike) Selby; Erin (Todd) Elsass; Nancy (Troy) Schwartz; Betsy Kruse; Kurt (Kassondra Shappell) Kruse; Ashley (Erik) Stachler; Shelby (Ethan Fite) Mann; Christopher Mann; by 11 great-grandchildren; and a sister Lois Yinger. He was preceded in death by a daughter Jeanne Campbell. Lester was a 1950 graduate of New Knoxville High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army until 1954, and then he returned home to operate his family's dairy farm. He was a member of the American Legion Post 444, Milk Marketing Inc. - where he served two terms on the board of directors - and New Knoxville First United Church of Christ, where he was an elder, deacon, president of the Consistory and Sunday school superintendent. He enjoyed camping, fishing and woodworking. He loved his family deeply and was very proud of their accomplishments. Funeral services will be Wednesday in the First Church of New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, with military rites being performed by the American Legion Post 444. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to First Church of New Knoxville Radio Fund, American Legion Post 444, or Heifer International.

KRUSE, Lowell E. Kruse (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 16 March 2009) Lowell E. Kruse, age 86, of Anna, died Friday, March 13, 2009, at The Pavilion, Sidney. He was born March 15, 1922, in Dinsmore Township, Shelby County, a son of Walter G. and Ida (McCullough) Kruse and they preceded him in death. On April 8, 1962, he married Ruth A. Hunt, and she survives. He is also survived by several cousins. A graveside service will be Monday, at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. There is to be no public visitation. Arrangements are being conducted by the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta.

KRUSE, Rachel Anna Kruse (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – January 23, 2015) Rachel Anna Kruse, age 90, formerly of 107 South Main Street, New Knoxville, died Friday, January 23, 2015, just one day before her 91st birthday. She was born January 24, 1924, in a farm house near the Neil Armstrong Airport east of New Knoxville, the daughter of Louis “Barney” and Dora (Gruebmeyer) Wierwille. She married LeRoy Kruse on November 3, 1943 and he preceded her in death on March 4, 2001. In 1956, the couple moved from Celina and established an ice cream franchise in New Knoxville, the “Tastee Freeze” Restaurant. She is survived by 1 son, Rodney (Dawn Johnston) Kruse of Greenville, SC; 1 daughter-in-law Sharon (Leffel) Kruse of New Knoxville; 1 sister, Lois (Wierwille) Henning of Saint Marys.; 2 granddaughters Marlene (Tom) Henschen of New Knoxville; Alexa Kruse of Greenville, SC; 1 grandson, Nicholas Kruse of Greenville, SC; and 2 great-grandchildren Kelly (Nick) Schoenlein of New Knoxville; and Tyler (Jill) Henschen of New Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Barney and Dora Wierwille; by her step-mother, Hazel Wierwille; by her husband LeRoy Kruse; by her son Steve Alan Kruse; and by a brother, Curtis Wierwille. Rachel retired as postal clerk at the New Knoxville Post Office. She was also the co-owner of the Tastee Freeze Restaurant in New Knoxville. She was a member of the First Church of New Knoxville, and an avid volunteer in the community. Rachel loved spending time with her family, and she loved knitting. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Memorial gifts may be given to the Radio Broadcast Fund of the First Church of New Knoxville or to Grand Lake Hospice.

KRUSE, Ronald L. Kruse (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 31 October 2019) Ronald L. Kruse, age 66, of Wapakoneta, died Oct. 28, 2019, at Lima Memorial Health System Emergency Room, following a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 7, 1953, in Lima, the son of Adrian and Dorothy (Thuman) Kruse, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 24, 2005, he married Dorothy I. "Dottie" Bielak, and she survives. Other survivors include three children: Brian A. (Kristen) Kruse, Beavercreek, Lisa K. (Ericka Henderson) Kruse, Clearwater, FL and Douglas E. (Laura) Kruse, Sylvania; three step-children, Ericka (Joel) McIntyre, New Orleans, LA, Michael (Maegan) Hampton, Vicenza, Italy and Daniel (Ashley) Ruck, Wapakoneta; nine grandchildren, Gibson, Josephine and Paige Kruse, Caroline and Molly Kruse, Madeline and Mila McIntyre, Bentley Gehle and Dexter Ruck; a brother, Larry (Karen) Kruse, New Knoxville and a sister Carol Paul, New Bremen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Kenneth Paul. Ron was a 1971 graduate of New Knoxville High School and a 1975 graduate of Bowling Green State University. He retired in 2005 as Branch President of Fifth Third Bank, New Knoxville. Ron was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Reds, Ohio State Buckeyes and Bowling Green State University Falcons. He never met a golf course that he didn't enjoy. He never saw a grandkid who he didn't try to make smile. He dedicated his life to coaching kids the fundamentals of basketball, which earned him more than 300 wins and an honor from the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by those who were lucky enough to know and love him. Funeral services will be at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, 1102 Lincoln Ave., Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Pilger Rhune Cemetery, New Knoxville. Memorial may be directed to the American Diabetes Association.

KUCK, Adrian W. Kuck (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio –12 October 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Adrian W. Kuck, age 92, of New Knoxville, died Saturday, October 12, 2019, at the Miller House, Celina. He was born March 16, 1927, in New Knoxville, the son of Gustave and Ruth (Harmeyer) Kuck. He married Marilyn Feldwisch on May 20, 1951; she survives at the Miller House. He is also survived by his two children: Bonnie Sauer of Celina; Randy Kuck of New Knoxville. He is survived by his grandchildren: Jennifer (Paul) Werling of Powell, OH; Angela (Devan) Peters of Powell; Michael (Danielle) Kuck of New Knoxville. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren; by a brother, Reverend Dale Kuck of Wisconsin; by his brother- in-law and sister-in-law, Vernon and Joanne Feldwisch of New Knoxville. Adrian was preceded in death by his parents; by his sister, Grace Meckstroth; by a son-in-law, Chris Sauer. He was a graduate of New Knoxville High School, and a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of American Legion Post 444 in New Knoxville for 70 years. Adrian was a lifelong farmer, welder, and auto body mechanic. For many years he worked at May Body Shop in Kettlersville. He was a member of the First Church of New Knoxville. Funeral rites will be at the First Church of New Knoxville. Burial, with military honors presented by American Legion Post 444, will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to State of the Heart Hospice. Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, 200 West Spring Street, New Knoxville, is entrusted with Mr. Kuck’s funeral arrangements.

KUCK, Annabelle Kuck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 1 March 2018) Annabelle "Ann" Kuck, age 94, formerly of 201 Botkins-Angle Road, New Knoxville, and a resident of Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. She was born May 21, 1923, in Noblesville, IN, the daughter of Marcellus and Mabel (Todd) Herron. She married Homer R. Kuck on May 8, 1943, in Tucson, AZ, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 27, 1989. She is survived by her grandchildren, Wendy (Jason) Woodson of Springboro, Christopher Bielefeld of Lima and Wesley Kuck of Athens; a brother, Stephen Herron of Crossville, TN; two great-grandchildren, Natalie and Gracie Woodson; and her daughter-in-law, Karen Kuck of Springboro. Ann was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and by her three children, Stanley Kuck, Kurt Kuck and Jill Ann Bielefeld. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Ann was a member of the First Church of New Knoxville and was a founding member of the New Knoxville Garden Club. She enjoyed flower arranging and entered many competitions, receiving numerous awards. Ann worked at Dudley's Flowers, The Foxy Lady and at the registration desk at Holiday Inn, all in Wapakoneta. Funeral rites will be Saturday in the Meyer Community Chapel on the campus of Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, 200 W. Spring St., New Knoxville, is entrusted with Ann's funeral arrangements.

KUCK, B. Jean Feight Kuck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 March 2019) B. Jean Kuck, age 90, of New Knoxville, died Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Elmwood of New Bremen. She was born July 10, 1928, in Fort Loramie, the daughter of Frank and Bessie Feight. She married Jack Kuck on July 14, 1956, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 27, 2013. She is survived by her two sons: Matthew (Janice) Kuck of New Knoxville and Mike Kuck of New Knoxville. She is survived by her four grandchildren: Mark Kuck, Christopher Kuck, Natalie (John) Arn and Stewart Kuck. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren and by her siblings: Patty Forror, Frank Feight and Mitzi Pohling. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jack and by seven siblings. Jean was a graduate of Fort Loramie High School. She was the owner, along with her husband, of Kuck's IGA in New Knoxville for 35 years. She was a member of the First Church of New Knoxville and American Legion Post 444 Auxiliary. Funeral rites will be at the First Church of New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, 200 W. Spring St., New Knoxville, is entrusted with Jean's funeral arrangements.

KUCK, Christopher Lee Kuck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 September 2017) Christopher Lee Kuck, age 47, of New Bremen, died Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, while riding his bicycle along a beautiful trail. He reached the summit. He was born on Oct. 1, 1969, in St. Marys. He was the son of Deborah E. Kuck of St. Marys and the late Lee E. Kuck of New Bremen. Surviving are his wife, Teresa (Nagel) Kuck, and daughter, Samantha A. Kuck of New Bremen, and sister, Angela S. Kuck of Arlington, VA. He is also survived by his in-laws, William and Janice Nagel of Maria Stein, Kevin and Brenda, Nathan, Taylor Nagel of Maria Stein and Ted and Jill, Chloe, Cale Nagel of Maria Stein. He was preceded in death by his godson, Peter Nagel. Chris was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen and a 1988 graduate of New Bremen High School. He worked at Precision Strip in Minster as the lead mechanic in the truck shop. He previously worked for years alongside his dad at ConAg / Quality Ready Mix in St. Marys. Chris loved family, travel, adventure, history, geography and trucks. While free time was rare, Chris enjoyed biking, hiking, climbing mountains and running 5K races with his daughter. He always sought adventure and began his adult life with a three-month tour of 46 states using a white cargo van as his traveling home. Thankfully, he met and married Teresa soon after. He loved spending time just talking with family and friends, drinking beer and "solving the world's problems." Above all, Chris adored Teresa and Sammy, around whom he believed the world revolved. Funeral services will be Monday at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. Burial will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is entrusted with the arrangements. Chris believed in "paying it forward." For that reason, in lieu of flowers and gifts, the family set up a memorial fund to support charities, causes and people who were near and dear to his heart. Contributions can be made to the Chris L. Kuck Memorial Fund, First National Bank, 35 S. Washington St., New Bremen.

KUCK, Dale R. Kuck (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 16 April 2017) Dale R. Kuck, age 85, of 1710 Winston Drive in St. Marys, OH died Sunday April 16, 2017 at St. Marys Living Center. He was born June 22, 1931 in New Knoxville, OH to Ferdinand and Alice Elizabeth (Katterheinrich) Kuck. On August 13, 1983 in St. Marys, OH he married Glenda G. Moore, who survives. Also survived by: step-son Randolph (Margie) Click of Burke, VA; 1 grandson Brandon (Carrie) Kuck; 2 step-granddaughters Amanda Click and Angela Click; 2 great-grandsons: Braxton Kuck and Bryson Kuck; 1 sister Joann (Lee) Kuhlman of New Knoxville, OH; and 4 nephews: Mark, John, Steve and Paul Kuhlman. Preceded in death by: parents; son David A. Kuck; an infant brother. He was a graduate of New Knoxville High School (Class of 1949). He retired from Hoge Brush Co. in New Knoxville after 45 years of service. He was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included dancing and dining out. Rites are scheduled to be Thursday April 20, 2017 at Miller – Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys.

KUCK, Darrell L. Kuck (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 25 November 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Darrell L. Kuck, age 78, of New Bremen, and formerly of New Knoxville, died Monday, November 25, 2019, at his residence. He was born February 3, 1941, in Shelby County, OH, the son of Florenz and Hattie (Schneider) Kuck. He was baptized and confirmed at First Church of New Knoxville, and on July 18, 1964, he married Mary Hoelscher. She survives at the residence. He is also survived by his children: Judith (Jeffrey) Zwiebel; Jeffrey (Kristina Meyer) Kuck; Jason Kuck; by his grandchildren: Jacob (Sandra Springer) Zwiebel; Kristyn (Jason Hoffman) Zwiebel; Jonathan (Alyssa) Zwiebel; Justin (Tasha) Slaven; Jeremy Kuck; Kylie Kuck; by two great-grandchildren: Alexis and Braxton, and two more great grandchildren are due in April, 2020. He is survived by one brother, Lloyd (Annette) Kuck; a brother-in-law, Charles Vornholt; and sisters-in-law Carol Kuck and Janet Kuck. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his siblings Homer Kuck; Wilhemina Schrolucke; John Kuck; Norma Henschen; Edna Vornholt; Ralph Kuck; Allen Kuck; and by an infant sister. Darrell was a 1959 graduate of New Knoxville High School. In his early years, Darrell, along with his brother Homer, sold and installed TV towers and washers and dryers. In 1963 he enlisted in the US Army Reserves. He earned his real estate license and worked for his brother’s agency, Red Kuck Realty. He eventually formed his own agency, Great Western Realty. Along with selling real estate, Darrell followed his passion: guns. He was the owner of D.K. Sales, the Gun Shop in New Knoxville for 30 years. He was a lifelong member of the First Church of New Knoxville. 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 church, or to Community Health Professionals Hospice. Mr. Kuck’s funeral arrangements are in the care of the Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, 200 West Spring Street, New Knoxville.

KUCK, Douglas Kuck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 March 2020) Dr. Douglas Kuck, age 61, died suddenly Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at his residence. A native of New Knoxville, Dr. Kuck was the only son of Lloyd and Annett Aufderhaar Kuck. Dr. Kuck is survived by his parents, 1007 Tamarack Dr., North Augusta, SC; daughter Renae Gregg of East Greenwich, RI; and two granddaughters, Claire and Isla Gregg, also of East Greenwich. Dr. Kuck was a graduate of New Knoxville High School. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Toledo and his Doctor of Philosophy degree from Bowling Green State University. Dr. Kuck began his career at the University of South Carolina Aiken in 1992. His areas of specialty were criminology and criminal justice. He quickly rose to chairman of the department of sociology and served in that role since 1995. Dr. Kuck belonged to a number of professional organizations and served as advisor to Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society. He published in a number of social science journals and was a frequent presenter at meetings of the Southern Sociological Society, the American Criminal Justice Association and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Dr. Kuck was committed to serving USCA and the Aiken community. The Dr. Douglas L. Kuck Memorial Scholarship has been established for sociology majors. Those who wish to memorialize Dr. Kuck may contribute to that scholarship at the University of South Carolina Aiken. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

KUCK, Ella M. Kuck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 18 May 2013) Ella M. Kuck, age 101, of Sidney, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Dorothy Love Retirement Community where she had been a resident for the past three years. She was married to Kermit T. Kuck, her childhood sweetheart, who passed away in 1989. She is survived by her two sons, Joe A. (Carol) Kuck of Cortland, NY, and W. Theodore (Joan) Kuck of New York, NY. Mrs. Kuck was born Ella M. Hoge on March 5, 1912, in New Knoxville. She was the last surviving sibling of 12 children, born to Herman H. Hoge, founder of the Hoge Lumber Company of New Knoxville, and the former Maria Sophia Oehlrich. Ella's five brothers and six sisters preceded her in death. In addition to her two sons and their wives, she is survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Sue (Oliver) Hoge of New Knoxville, and several nieces and nephews. Ella Kuck was a native of New Knoxville, where she was a member of the United Church of Christ. She graduated from New Knoxville High School in 1930 where she played on the high school basketball team. She was awarded the Auglaize County Foul Shooting Championship. She graduated from Miami University in 1934 with a dual major in Physical Education and Biological Sciences, and a Minor in Math and History. Following graduation from college, Ella taught physical education in Gibsonburg, and later in Wickliffe. The beloved mother of her two sons will be dearly missed. A Private Funeral Service will be Monday for the immediate family. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery. Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave handled the arrangements. Memorials may be made in her name to St. John's Lutheran Church or to Wilson Memorial Hospice.

KUCK, Freda Fern Kuck (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 27 August 2016) Freda Fern Kuck, age 92, formerly of 206 W. Spring Street in New Knoxville, OH died Saturday August 27, 2016 at Vancrest Nursing Home in St. Marys, OH. She was born October 29, 1923 in Xenia, OH to Francis and Mildred (Borton) Pohlable. On July 25, 1953 in Lima, OH she married the love of her life, John H. Kuck, who died December 5, 1993. Survivors include 1 son Gerald (Joann) Kuck of New Knoxville, OH; 2 daughters Kathy Wehmeyer of Anna, OH; Lou Anne (Jon) Jarrells of New Knoxville, OH; 3 grandsons: Scott Jarrells, Mark (Amanda) Jarrells, Robert (Katrina) Jarrells; 2 great-grandchildren: Shienne Posada and Rilee Jarrells; and 1 sister Betty Prosser of Lima, OH. Preceded in death by: parents Frank and Mildred Pohlable; husband John Kuck; sister Mary Lou Sterling; brother Wilfred Pohlable and brother Nicholas Pohlable. She was a 1942 graduate of Lima Central High School. She retired as a librarian from the New Knoxville Branch of the Auglaize Co. Library. She had previously worked as a librarian for South High School in Lima, and for R.G. Dunn Cigar Factory during World War II. She was a member of First Church of New Knoxville, where she taught Sunday School for many years. While raising her family, she served as a den mother/advisor for the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. Her favorite pastimes included reading, polka dancing and solving word puzzles. The Kuck family enjoyed many camping trips. Freda liked to roller skate, and later learned ballroom dancing. She particularly enjoyed owning Shetland Sheep dogs, having owned two and raised four litters of their pups. Freda will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend who loved to make people happy. Rites are scheduled Thursday September 1, 2016 at the First Church of New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery in New Knoxville, OH. Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Friends of the New Knoxville Library or New Knoxville Historical Society.

KUCK, Jack D. Kuck (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Jack D. Kuck, 83, of 211 Botkins Angle Road, New Knoxville, died Sunday, October 27, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys. He was born September 7, 1930, in Lima, Ohio, the son of Harvey and Meta (Kuck) Kuck. He married Jean Feight on July 14, 1956, and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his 2 sons: Matthew Kuck (and Janice Dutton) of Wapakoneta; Mike Kuck of New Knoxville; 4 grandchildren: Mark Kuck; Christopher Kuck, Natalie Arn and Stewart Kuck; and by 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Jack was a 1949 graduate of New Knoxville High School and he attended the Ohio State University. While in high school he played on the 1947 state runner up New Knoxville basketball team, and to this day holds many state high school basketball records. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was the retired owner of Kuck’s IGA Grocery in New Knoxville. He also drove a school bus for many years for the New Knoxville School. He enjoyed watching sports and going camping with his family. He was a member of American Legion Post 444 in New Knoxville and the First United Church of Christ, also in New Knoxville. Funeral rites will be Thursday, October 31, 2013, at the First United Church of Christ. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to the New Knoxville Athletic Association.

KUCK, Lee Kuck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – September 24, 2012) Lee Kuck, age 67, of New Bremen, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at the St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on Jan. 7, 1945, in New Bremen, the son Ewald and Esther (Quellhorst) Kuck, and they preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Chris (Teresa) Kuck of New Bremen and Angela Kuck of Arlington, VA; his granddaughter, Sammy Kuck of New Bremen; his siblings, Frances (Richard) Reese of Pandora, David (Beverly) Kuck of New Bremen, Barbara Dill of Alexandria, VA, William (Tena) Kuck of New Bremen and Lois (Bruce) Saintignon of Montezuma; and his former wife, Deb Kuck of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Haeseker. Mr. Kuck was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 241, where he had been a trustee, a member of the New Bremen Rod and Gun Club and of the Home Benefit Association of New Bremen. He not only served the country with the U.S. Army Reserve, but also served the community on the New Bremen/German Township Fire Department, of which he was a retired member, and as a former Auglaize County fire investigator. He was a 1963 graduate of New Bremen High School. He enjoyed getting together with others from the area to sing in an a cappella quartet and talk Platt Deutsch and politics. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle and snowmobiling. He owned and operated the former Kuck’s Silo business and then became part owner/operator of ConAg/Quality Ready Mix of St. Marys. After his retirement, he worked for the Auglaize County Highway Department. Funeral services will be Thursday at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. Burial will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be given to the New Bremen Fire Foundation.

KUCK, Marian E. Kuck (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – March 10, 2015) Marian E. Kuck, age 90, a lifelong resident of New Knoxville, died Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at the home of her daughter in New Knoxville. She was born October 14, 1924, in Saint Marys Township, Auglaize County, OH, the daughter of Martin and Lydia (Wierwille) Kuck. She married Wallace W. Kuck on July 7, 1945, and he preceded her in death on March 7, 2003. She is survived by her 4 children: Gary (Luanne) Kuck of New Knoxville; Sandy (Roger) Hoelscher of New Knoxville; Gene (Jane) Kuck of New Knoxville; Steve (Kay) Kuck of New Knoxville; 17 grandchildren: Kevin (Tina) Wibbeler; Bryon (Luanne) Kuck; Scott Hoelscher; Matt (Mary) Hoelscher; Lisa (Bob) Jaynes; Barry (Jenny) Kuck; Betsy (Keith) Dicke; Alisha (Carl) Rule; Erin Hoelscher; Jason (Renae) Ruff; Amy (Joe) Mejstrik; Andy (Kristi) Kuck; Paige Market; Amanda Kuck; Emma Kuck; and Ethan Kuck; 28 great- grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and 1 sister-in-law Ruth Kuck of New Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Jacqueline Ruff; her brothers Paul Kuck and Vernon Kuck; sister-in-law, Carol Kuck. Marian graduated from New Knoxville High School in 1941 and from Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1945. She was a registered nurse and had worked at Lima Memorial Hospital, Gibbons Hospital in Celina and the former Saint Marys Nursing Home. She was a lifelong member of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, and attended the Christian Fellowship Class for many years. She enjoyed caring for her grandchildren, reading and fishing. Funeral rites will be Saturday, March 14, 2015, at the First Church of New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Memorial gifts may be given to either Nathaniel’s Hope or Teams Commission for Christ International. Both charities are ministries which were founded and operated by the Kuck family.

KUCK, Marjorie J. Kuck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 December 2016) Marjorie J. Kuck, age 95, of New Knoxville, died Monday, Dec. 16, 2013, at the St. Marys Living Center in St. Marys. She was born on May 11, 1918, in New Bremen, to the late Alfred and Clara (Conradi) Luedeke. On Feb. 5, 1936, she married Byron H. Kuck, who preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 1972. Surviving is their daughter, Cynthia (Robert) Kuck of Celina; and daughter-in- law Becky Kuck of Belgrade, MT; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two nephews, and three nieces. Preceding her in death along with her parents and husband was her son, Larry Kuck, a brother Fredrick Luedeke and a sister Pearl Luedeke. Marjorie was 1936 graduate of New Bremen High School, where she graduated valedictorian of her class. She was a member of First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, and attended Faith Alliance Church in New Bremen. She was a homemaker, and also worked as a store clerk at the IGA in New Knoxville for 17 years. Funeral services will be Friday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen. Interment will follow at the Pilger Ruhe Cemetery of New Knoxville. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville.

KUCK, Marvin W. Kuck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 21 December 2015) Marvin W. Kuck, age 89, of Wapakoneta, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at Wapakoneta Manor. He was born Nov. 4, 1926, in New Knoxville, OH, the son of Harold J. & Louetta (Wiethoff) Kuck. In 1971, he married Thea Mae Wilcox, and she died June 2, 1986. Survivors include his step-children, Harold Morris of Wapakoneta; Steve (Kris) Morris of Cridersville; Richard Morris of Wapakoneta; Sheldon Morris of Auglaize Co.; Susan E. Binkley of Wapakoneta; Helen (Robert) Reed of Columbia City, IN; Carol (Glen) Rockafellow of Paw Paw, MI; 13 grandchildren & 12 great grandchildren, and 1 sister, Marjorie Schindel of Dayton, OH. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 step-children, Joseph Morris and Linda Armstrong, and a sister and brother-in-law, Charlyine & Luther Kantner. Marvin had worked as a mechanic for 15 years at Clark Ford and 29 years at Niswonger Chevrolet. He was a member of the First Church of New Knoxville, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #691 in Wapakoneta. He enjoyed working on lawn mowers and autos. Funeral services will be Wed. Dec. 23, 2015, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral and Cremation Services, 1102 Lincoln Ave., Wapakoneta.

KUCK, Michael Kuck (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 4 August 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Michael Kuck, age 56, of New Knoxville, died suddenly on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at his residence. He was born February 21, 1963, in Lima, Ohio, the son of Jack and Jean (Feight) Kuck. He is survived by his children: Mark Kuck of New Knoxville; Natalie (John) Arn of Saint Marys; Stewart Kuck of Piqua. He is also survived by his children’s mother, Misty Callhan of Saint Marys, his grandchildren Kaylie Arn; Willow Kuck; Cameron Arn and by his brother, Matthew (Janice) Kuck of New Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mike was a 1981 graduate of New Knoxville High School. He was a laser operator at Kinninger Welding in New Bremen. Mike was a huge fan of the Rolling Stones. He enjoyed going to concerts, camping, shopping, going to Canada; watching New Knoxville sports and spending time with his grandkids. He was a member of First Church of New Knoxville. 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 New Knoxville Athletic Association. Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, 200 West Spring Street, New Knoxville, is entrusted with Mike’s funeral arrangements.

KUCK, Ruth B. Kuck (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Ruth B. Kuck, 94, of 220 West Spring Street, New Knoxville, OH, died Sunday, October 18, 2009, at her home. She was born February 4, 1915, in Auglaize County, Ohio, the daughter of William and Amana (Feil) Katterhenry. She married Sylvanus Kuck on February 14, 1936, and he preceded her in death on September 24, 1984. She is survived by her two children: Ella Mae Benning of Versailles, OH; Robert (Cindy) Kuck of Celina; by 14 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; by a sister-in-law, Adella Wilson of Jackson Center; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 1 son, Kenneth Kuck; 2 brothers: Paul and Oliver Katterhenry; and 1 sister, Ella Katterhenry. Ruth was a 1932 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. She had worked at Brookside Labs in New Knoxville for many years. She was well known as the former church organist at the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, a position she held for 49 years. She was a wonderful musician and a very friendly person. She enjoyed playing both the piano and organ; sewing, making afghans, and doing needlework. She immensely enjoyed being with her family. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville. Funeral rites will be Thursday, October 22, 2009, at the First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to the Radio Broadcast Fund of the church.

KUCK, Stanley Richard Kuck (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Stanley Richard Kuck, 63, of 45 Cinnamon Court in Springboro, OH died Sunday August 26, 2007 at the Hospice of Dayton, OH. He was born July 15, 1944 in Lima, OH to Homer & Annabelle (Herron) Kuck. On August 20, 1966 at the First U.C. of C. in New Knoxville, he married Karen Rain, who survives. Other survivors include a son Wesley Kuck of Athens, OH; a daughter Wendy (Jason) Woodson of Springboro, OH; 2 grandchildren: Natalie & Gracie Woodson; a nephew Chris Bielefeld; his mother Annabelle Kuck of New Knoxville, OH; and numerous aunts, uncles & cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Homer Kuck, a brother Kurt Kuck, and a sister Jill Bielefeld. He was a 1962 graduate of New Knoxville High School. He also earned degrees from Ohio Northern University, University of Cincinnati and University of Dayton. Mr. Kuck served as principal at Northridge Middle School in Dayton, OH for 35 years and retired as superintendent of the Summit Academy Community Schools of Ohio in 2006. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge # 747 in Englewood and the Sons of the American Legion Post # 444 in New Knoxville. He was also a paramedic for the life squad in Springboro and a member of the Dayton Area Amateur Radio Operators Assoc, call letters “NY8F“. He also enjoyed boating. Visitation Wednesday at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home (High Street Chapel) in St. Marys, OH. Private family burial will follow at the Pilger Ruhe Cemetery in New Knoxville, OH. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society research Fund.

KUCK, Vernon H. Kuck (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Vernon H. Kuck, 91, of 12139 St. Rt. 29, Saint Marys, died Sunday, December 12, 2010, at the Saint Marys Living Center. He was born September 27, 1919, at the family farm near Saint Marys, the son of Martin and Lydia (Wierwille) Kuck. He married Ruth Poppe on June 12, 1943, and she survives at the residence. He is survived by his 4 children: Ronald (Carol) Kuck of Columbus; Susan (David) Allen of Wooster, OH; Ted (Kay) Kuck of Saint Marys; Jay (Cheryl) Kuck of Saint Marys; by 13 grandchildren: Crysten (Brendan) Nageotte of Powell, OH; Melissa Kuck of Dayton; David (Heather) Kuck of Westerville; Joshua (Andrea) Kuck of Fremont; Keri (Kurt) Oberle of Charleston, SC; Lindsey Kuck of Charleston; Karl (Abi) Kuck of New Knoxville, OH; Stuart Kuck of Saint Marys; Lara (Jack) Liou of Cincinnati; Tynan Kuck of Cincinnati; Katrina (Jason) Boylan of Columbus; Calen Kuck of Dayton; Jace Kuck of New Knoxville; by 11 great-grandchildren; and by a sister, Marian Kuck of New Knoxville.He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Paul Kuck. Vernon graduated from New Knoxville High School in 1937. He was a dairy and crop farmer, and founded, along with his wife, Kuck’s Turkey Farm. He was interested in aviation and became a licensed pilot. He was a member of the Wapakoneta Flying Club. After retirement, Vernon served in Roving Volunteer’s in Christ’s Service for eleven years, spending three months per year in the south. He was a member of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, where he had served as a deacon and elder. He was also a member of the Gideons International. Funeral rites will be Thursday, December 16, 2010, at the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either Gideons International or the Radio Broadcast Fund of the church.

KUCK, William Henry Kuck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 26 February 2010) William Henry Kuck, age 93, a resident of Primrose Retirement Community, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. He was born Dec. 19, 1916, in New Bremen, a son to Ernst H. and Frances (Schulenberg) Kuck. He married Virginia W. Waldo in 1942. She preceded him in death March 2, 1997. He is survived by his daughter, Sherry, (Dr. Kenneth) Biederman of Bluffton, SC their children, Jay Biederman of Draper, UT, Julie (Biederman) and Eric Hession of Las Vegas; his son, Richard (Margaret) of Cincinnati; their children, Elizabeth Kuck and David Kuck, both of Chicago; his daughter, Nancy Kuck and her daughter, Brianna Kuck of Lakewood, CO. In 1938, he was employed by Marathon Oil Company following graduation from Miami University School of Business. His employment was interrupted by the initial call of the Army when drafted in January 1941. He was assigned to the 37th Infantry Division in Mississippi, later transferred to Louisiana before his enrollment and graduation from Adjutant General Department Officer Candidate School on Aug. 8, 1942. He married "Ginnie" the same day in Washington, DC. Following assignments in San Francisco and Los Angeles, he organized and served as commanding officer of the 38th Machine Records Unit in Europe. He retired as a major in the XX Corps Third U. S. Army in 1946. He was awarded the Bronze Star. Returning to Marathon in Findlay, he advanced through a number of tax positions to manager of Tax Compliance and Planning in 1968. In 1976, he was appointed assistant to the vice president for taxation. He retired in 1980. He was a graduate of the Columbia University Management Program; a member of the Detroit Chapter of Tax Executives; the Toledo Tax Forum; Findlay Exchange Club and the American Petroleum Institute where he served on various committees. He was a member of St. Andrew's Church Finance Commission and a trustee of the St. Andrew's Foundation. He also held membership in the Findlay Chamber of Commerce, the YMCA, and Sycamore Springs Golf Course. He loved gardening, walking and biking, dancing, bridge, travel (especially to Germany) and tennis where he participated in the Senior Olympics in doubles winning medals for his play. He had a wonderful sense of humor and remembered many with his random acts of kindness. Private graveside services will be held at Maple Grove Cemetery. The celebration of life will be held Saturday at St. Andrew's Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to a fund recently established by Bill for a ministry for the seniors of St. Andrew's Church.

KUEHNER, Alice M. Kuehner (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1874206) Alice M. Kuehner, age 94, of Minster, Ohio passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 at Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster. She was born on October 1, 1922 in Wapakoneta, OH to the late Anthony & Cora (Fisher) Heinl. She married Thomas A. Kuehner on May 1, 1946 in Minster. He preceded her in death on April 20, 1989. She is survived by children: Theresa & Doug Dicker, Hanover Park, IL, Timothy & Gayle Kuehner, Cincinnati, Michael & Marjorie Kuehner, Minster, 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, sister Barbara & Dennis Meyer, Minster, brother, Larry Heinl, Minster and sister-in-law Rita Heinl, Maria Stein. She was preceded in death by: step mother Edith (Wehrle) Heinl, brothers & sisters, Hilda & Irwin Morsey, Joan & Robert Heckman, Charles Heinl, Mary Angela Heinl & Fr. David Heinl. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster and the ladies sodality of the church. She enjoyed horseracing, casinos, bingo and her card club; she loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and her Heinl family. She liked to follow the Chicago Cubs and the Xavier Musketeers. Alice had worked at Kuehner’s Bakery and many other odd jobs. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, November 11, 2016 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Ohio. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be made to Wilson Hospice.

KUENNING, Dona Mae M. Kuenning (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – February 18, 2015) Dona Mae M. Kuenning, age 85, of New Bremen, died Monday, Feb. 16, 2015, at the Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. She was born on Dec. 12, 1929, in New Bremen, the daughter and only child of the late Harold and Alfa Mae (Coble) Speckman. On Oct. 2, 1948, she married Stanley A. Kuenning, who survives in New Bremen. Also surviving are their 2 sons, Tim (Marilyn) Kuenning and Scott (Linda) Kuenning, both of New Bremen; 7 grandsons: Mack (Jill), Luke (Amanda), Greg (Heather), Lee (Kendra), Andrew (Lindsey), Rob (Jackie), and Jeffery (Kelse); 14 great-grandchildren, Kole, Reece, Nolan, Halle, Reid, Josie, Jack, Sam, Summer, Gwen, Addison, Spencer, Julia and Mason, and her in-laws Frank and Jeanne Kuenning of New Bremen and JoAlice and Jim Nieter of Sun City, FL. Dona Mae was a life-long and active member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. For many years she was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent, an elder of the church, sang in the church choir, and occasionally played the organ. She was active the New Bremen Local Schools, where she was involved with the PTA, putting on several plays and musicals, and was the first female elected to the New Bremen School Board of Education in 1968. She worked at the former STAMCO of New Bremen for several years, and played on the STAMCO girls' softball team. In 1953, Stanley and Dona Mae bought the Western Ohio Hardware, and she helped to run the store for many years. She specialized in mixing paints and keeping the store neat and tidy. In 1955, she was awarded Ohio Hardware Woman of the Year. She was the New Bremen village treasurer for a number of years, was a member of the New Bremen OCCL, the St. Marys Soroptimist Club, a member of several card circles, loved music, and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Funeral services will be Saturday at St. Paul United Church of Christ. Burial will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Gilberg- Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul U.C.C., Window Restoration Fund, or the New Bremen Historic Association.

KUENNING, Doris L. Kuenning (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 21 May 2008) Doris H. Kuenning, age 84, of New Bremen died at 3:10 a.m. Sunday, April 27, 2008, at the Otterbein Retirement Community, St. Marys. She was born April 29, 1923, in the Bronx, NY, a daughter of Gustav H. and Harriet Heidgerd. She graduated from Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, NJ, and in 1944, earned her bachelor's degree in hospital dietetics from Syracuse University. On May 20, 1944, she married Thomas E. Kuenning of New Bremen. Doris and Tom traveled the world together during Tom's service in the U. S. Air Force. But from 1945 until 1953, and again from 1969 until shortly before her death, Doris resided in New Bremen. She was active during those years both at St. Paul's United Church of Christ and elsewhere in the New Bremen area. At St. Paul's, Doris participated in guild, capsule, Bible study, in Sunday school both as a teacher and a student, and for many years sang in the choir. She volunteered at the gift shop at Joint Township Memorial Hospital, and was one of those instrumental in raising the funds to build the tennis courts behind the old high school in New Bremen. Doris was an athlete who played field hockey as a girl, and played softball and bowled into her fifties, and played tennis into her sixties. She enjoyed reading and, most of all, her garden. Doris is survived by her four children, Thomas E. (Shelley) Kuenning Jr. of Reston, VA, Nancy (Harry) Wetzler of Bainbridge Island, WA, John Kuenning of St. Petersburg, FL, and Matthew (Mary) Kuenning of Champaign, IL, and by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Anita Engle of Moraga, CA, and Joan Jackson of Walnut Creek, CA; and her brother, Richard Heidgerd, of Lexington, KY. She was preceded in death by Tom, her beloved husband of 58 years, and by her sister Elizabeth Hendrickson of Orinda, CA. Because Doris knew and accepted Jesus Christ as her savior, she enjoyed a deep and abiding peace to the very end of her life. She drew daily strength and encouragement from reading God's word. She put the word into action by using her talents to serve others. She prayed often and did not fail to give thanks for her many blessings. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a good friend to many. A memorial service will be Sunday, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in New Bremen. Gilberg Hartwig funeral home in New Bremen is handling the arrangements. Memorial gifts may be made to the New Bremen Foundation.

KUENNING, Eric A. Kuenning (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 7 April 2020) Eric A. Kuenning, age 62 of Westerville, formerly of New Bremen, died Sunday, April 5, at the Buckeye Trace Nursing Center in Westerville. He was born on June 7, 1957, the son of the late Robert E., Sr. and Mai Beaven (Beall) Kuenning. Surviving are his siblings: Virginia Kuenning of St. Marys and Mark (Kymberly) Kuenning of Cincinnati. Along with his parents Eric was preceded in death by a brother, Robert E. Kuenning, Jr. A private family gathering will be held at a later date and inurnment will take place in the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. The Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home has been entrusted to assist the Kuenning family.

KUENNING, Gertrude Schwieterman Kuenning (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – July 12, 2011) Gertrude “Trudy” Schwieterman Kuenning, age 74, died on Sunday, July 10, 2011, in Concord, NH, after a long illness. She was born on April 17, 1937, at Otis Hospital in Celina, the daughter of Urban and Corinne Schwieterman, and they preceded her in death. She is survived by 2 sons, Kevin Kuenning of Concord, NH, and Keith (Tess) Kuenning of Bow, NH; her grandchildren, Brooke (Royce) Kuenning Goubeaux of Minster, Deanna (Kyle) Levengood of Bradenton, FL, and Gerard and Anne Kuenning of Bow, NH; great-grandchildren, Bekett, Rylan and Logan; 2 brothers, David (Ruth Ann Kremer) Schwieterman of New Bremen and Dr. Donald (Marilyn Willke) Schwieterman, M.D., of Maria Stein. She was preceded in death by her son, Kirk (Kris Gaier Ahrns) Kuenning, 47, of Minster, in 2007; her sister and brother-in-law, Donald and Betty Jo (Schwieterman) Gormley of Annapolis, MD, in 2005. Trudy graduated from New Bremen High School in 1955. She graduated from the University of Dayton with a bachelor’s in education in 1959 and master’s in education in 1977. She began teaching in the New Bremen School District in 1969, and in 1977, she became the elementary principal. She retired from being principal in 2001, when she moved to New Hampshire. During her tenure at New Bremen Elementary School, the school received many awards, including two Ohio Hall of Fame School awards. During her time as principal, she served on many local and state educational committees. Trudy reveled in her family and was most proud of being a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, a friend and an educator. Funeral services will be Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Church, 72 S. Main St., Concord, NH. In the early fall, the family will receive friends at the Gilberg Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen. A funeral service will be held at Holy Redeemer Church in New Bremen and burial at St. Augustine Cemetery in Minster. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the Trudy Kuenning Memorial Fund at the Merrimack County Savings Bank, 503 S. St., Bow, NH, 03304.courtes

KUENNING, Jack R. Kuenning (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Jack R. Kuenning, 68, of 1112 Motz Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys. He was born July 24, 1941, in Saint Marys, the son of Wilbur and Ada (Bertke) Kuenning. They preceded him in death. He married Dixie Mueller on March 2, 1974 and she survives at the residence. He is survived by 1 son, Travis (Chris) Kuenning of Saint Marys; by 2 brothers: Edward (Wilma) Kuenning of Celina; Kenneth (Delores) Kuenning of Moline, IL; by 2 grandchildren: Natalie Kuenning and Travis Kuenning; and by an aunt, Eldine (Merlin) Blumhorst of New Bremen. He was preceded in death by his parents. He attended Saint Marys City Schools. Jack was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He served as a police officer for the City of Saint Marys for 25 years. Jack was an excellent woodworker and master cabinet builder. He traveled to Japan to take part in the Sister City home building program. He was a life member of the NRA and a firearms instructor; he was previously an instructor for the Saint Marys Junior Rifle Club. He was an active leader in the Explorer Scout unit, especially their wilderness canoe adventures. He will be missed by the family that he loved very dearly. He was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Private family burial rites will be held. Memorial donations may be directed to the Auglaize County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #76.

KUENNING, Kenneth D. Kuenning (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 April 2018) Rev. Kenneth D. Kuenning, age 87, died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at his home in Moline, IL, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was Pastor Emeritus of the Church of Peace United Church of Christ in Rock Island, IL, which he served from l969 to 1995. He was a graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys, Mission House College (Lakeland University) in Plymouth, WI, and Eden Theological Seminary in Webster Groves, MO. He was ordained into the Christian Ministry in June 1956, in his home church, St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church in St. Marys. He was an intern at Morningside Community Church, Inglewood, CA and served pastorates at First Reformed Church, Rising Sun, IN, 1956 to 1959, St. Paul Church, Staunton, IL, 1959 to 1965, and Boonville, MO, 1965-1969, prior to moving to the Quad Cities. In 1957, Ken was a delegate to the Uniting General Synod of the United Church of Christ, merging the Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Congregational and Christian Churches in Cleveland. In the early 1960s he accompanied the last load of cattle to post-war Germany for Heifer Project International. During his ministry in Rock Island, he founded the Community Caring Conference in l976, an independent self-help block club organization which helps neighbors get to know one another and unite in addressing mutual neighborhood and community concerns to improve the quality of life within the areas in which they live. In the l980s, he provided leadership and support in launching the Quad Cities Interfaith, an organization comprised of persons from Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Jewish faith communities from Iowa and Illinois which continues to work together on community issues. During his years in ministry he served on various association committees: Church and Ministry, Stewardship and Evangelism in the Illinois Conference, served as a camp counselor, and took youth groups to Estes Park, YMCA of the Rockies, the United Nations in New York, visited representatives in Washington, and work camps in Back Bay Mission. He also participated in a march with Martin Luther King, Jr. in Chicago; he supported and firmly believed in civil rights. He and his wife, Delores (Dee), enjoyed camping across this country with their children during their growing-up years, and led trips to the Holy Land in the l980s. He loved his family and the Church with his whole heart. He and Dee enjoyed 63 years of marriage. Their children are Laurie Albright, Manchester, MO, Annette Hong (Peter) Ankeny, IA, Mary Gross (Robert) Waukesha WI and Paul Kuenning (Charlotte), Whitewater, WI. His grandchildren are David (Maria) Hong and son Ian, Woodbridge, VA, Kristina Grier (Travis), Hillsboro, OR, Deanna (Corey) Wright, Green Bay, WI, Emily Kuenning, Green Bay, WI, and Sarah Gross and Daniel Gross, Waukesha WI. He is further survived by his brother, Ed Kuenning (Wilma); nieces, Druann (Gary) Whitaker, and Kimberly (Rick) Werling, and nephew, Mark (Beverly) Kuenning of Celina; his sister-in-law, Dixie, and nephew, Travis (Chris) Kuenning of St. Marys; and cousins Bill (Karen) Bloomhorst and Dale Speckman. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Ada Kuenning and brother, Jack Kuenning of St. Marys. The family requests that memorials be made to the Church of Peace UCC Sustaining Fund. Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island is entrusted with the arrangements. A funeral will be Saturday at Church of Peace, 1114 12th St., Rock Island.

KUENNING, Stanley A. Kuenning (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 6 February 2018) Stanley A. Kuenning, age 89, of New Bremen, died Monday, Feb. 5, 2018, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born on April 11, 1928, north of New Bremen, the son of the late Allen W. and Frances (Ruese) Kuenning. On Oct. 2, 1948, he married Dona Mae M. Speckman, who preceded him in death Feb. 16, 2015. Surviving are their sons and daughters- in-law, Tim and Marilyn Kuenning and Scott and Linda Kuenning, both of New Bremen; seven grandsons and their wives, Mack and Jill, Luke and Amanda, Greg and Heather, Lee and Kendra, Andrew and Lindsey, Rob and Jackie and Jeffery and Kelsey; 16 great-grandchildren, Kole, Reese, Nolan, Halle, Reid, Josie, Jack, Sam, Summer, Gwen, Addison, Spencer, Julia, Mason, Becky and Anna; and his siblings, Frank and Jeanne Kuenning of New Bremen and JoAlice and Jim Nieter of Columbus. Stan was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. He was a 1946 graduate of New Bremen High School, where he was the president of his class. He proudly served his country for six years as member of the Ohio National Guard, where he had reached the rank of master sergeant. He was a member of the New Bremen American Legion Post 241 and also served his community for 26 years on the New Bremen German Township Fire Department. He was a charter member of the New Bremen Rod and Gun Club, as well as the New Bremen New Knoxville Rotary Club. He was a member of the former Lions Club, the Home Benefit Association and the Woodman of the World. He also served on the board of directors for the First National Bank of New Bremen. He loved basketball and enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating on the lake. Stan was also one of New Bremen's greatest historians. "Stan the Hardware Man" owned and operated the Western Ohio True Value Hardware store in New Bremen. He was involved in the hardware business for 78 years, after starting out at the age of 11 working in the very hardware store in New Bremen that he would later go on to own. His passion for the hardware store and the love for his customers was his life. Above all else, Stan will be remembered as a devoted husband, a hardworking father and for his love of his grandsons and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at St. Paul United Church of Christ. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul UCC Window Restoration Fund or to the New Bremen Fire Foundation.

KUENZEL, Mimi Schulz Kuenzel (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 June 2015) Mimi Schulz Kuenzel, age 76, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015, in Arlington, TX. She was born on Oct. 11, 1938, in McAllen to Dr. and Mrs. George R. Schulz. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, John; by her children David (Mary) Kuenzel, Carey (Bill) Quantock, and Julie Ann Martes; by her grandchildren, David II, Josh, Jill, Kelsie, Haley and Skyler, and by her great- grandchildren Hailey, Skye and Kaity. Her childhood was filled with activities including horseback riding, ballet dancing and swimming. Graduating from McAllen High School in 1956, Mimi traveled with her parents to Germany and upon return enrolled in Colorado Women's College. She completed there after two years and then attended Denver University, graduating with a bachelor of art degree in education. While at Denver University, she was an active sister of Delta Gamma Sorority. Mimi was quickly hired by the McAllen ISD where she taught first grade until her marriage into the U.S. Air Force to Lt. John Kuenzel, an Air Force Academy graduate and newly minted pilot. Their initial assignment was to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, then to the picturesque island of Puerto Rico for three memorable years. During a later assignment in Indiana, Mimi became president of the officers' wives club. Completing their 20 years of service, the family moved to North Arlington during the 1980 heat wave and have remained for 35 years. Enriching her life were six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, many pets, gardening and numerous trips to Bossier City's casinos. Mimi's outgoing personality featuring laughter and kindness to friends, relatives and strangers will become her lasting legacy. That was her goal and religion. Mimi can now rest in peace knowing that she succeeded. Funeral services will take place Thursday at Moore Funeral Home. Interment will take place at a later date in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a charitable donation to the Arlington Animal Control Center.

KUESS, Ernest E. Kuess (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421085) Ernest E. Kuess, age 82 of Coldwater, died October 30, 2013 at his home. He was born April 23, 1931 in Chickasaw to the late Roman & Justine (Evers) Kuess. On May 11, 1957 he married Gladys (Muhlenkamp) in St. Anthony, Ohio and she survives in Coldwater. He is also survived by three children, Linda (Ken) Borgerding of Coldwater, Brenda (Jeff) Bernhold of Tipp City and Kevin (Brenda) Kuess of Coldwater, nine grandchildren Jordan and Karla Borgerding, Bryan, Holly and Brad Bernhold and Jamie, Dustin, Riley and Spencer Kuess. A brother Elmer Kuess of Celina, sisters Dolores Muhlenkamp of Portland, IN and Irene (Paul) Heckman of Delhart, TX and in laws, Esther Kuess of Chickasaw, Ed Prenger of Coldwater, Virgil (Pat) Muhlenkamp of Coldwater, Doris (Bill) Simons of Warminster, PA, Lavern (Diane) Muhlenkamp of Clayton, Rita (Don) Kramer of New Bremen, Larry (Janice) Muhlenkamp of St. Anthony, Leroy (Sue) Muhlenkamp of Coldwater, Peg Muhlenkamp of Coldwater, and Terry (Bonnie) Muhlenkamp of St. Anthony. He is preceded in death by sisters Mildred Prenger and Dorothy Tuente, a brother Lavern Kuess and in laws, Clarence Tuente, Alvin Muhlenkamp, Irma Kuess and Ed Muhlenkamp. Ernie graduated from Minster High School in May of 1949. He worked for Willhoff Hardware & Furniture in Coldwater before being drafted into the Army in 1952, he served in the 5th Regimental Combat Team in the Punchbowl Area Combat Zone of Korea. After leaving the Army Ernie worked for Bart Desch retail furniture store for 19 months. In November of 1955 he went to work for Mersman's in Celina for 10 years. In May of 1965 he started as an agent and manager of Universal Guarantee Life until 2001. He also clerked for Coldwater Auction Service for 45 years. Ernie was a life member of the Coldwater V.F.W., Coldwater American Legion, Knights of St. John, Maria Stein and Coldwater Knights of Columbus. He was past commander of the Coldwater V.F.W. and belonged to the Color Guard since 1967. He was a charter member of the Coldwater Kiwanis and ran the K-Burger stand for 31 years, a member of the Coldwater Eagles, Mercer County Cattlemen's Association, New Idea preservation group, the Mercer County Young Farmers and past board member for the Mercer County Senior Citizens. He also belonged to Holy Trinity Catholic Church where he was a mass server, an usher, and a member of the men's Holy Name Society. In 2004 he received the volunteer of the year award from the Coldwater Chamber of Commerce. In 2005 he received an honorary lifetime membership in the young farmers for his service as clerk for 30 years. In 2008 he was invited by the South Korean Government for a 14 day visit to the country to thank combat veterans for their service there. Ernie's passion in life was collecting antiques, going to auctions and talking and socializing with everyone he could. He was proud of his service to his country, proud of his family and proud of the community he lived in. He will be greatly missed by his family, his friends and the Coldwater Community. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, November 4, 2013 at Holy Trinity Church. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the services.

KUESS, Lavern W. Kuess (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420763) Lavern W. Kuess, age 78 of S. Mulberry St. Chickasaw, OH died Monday, Jan 30, 2012 at Mercer Health in Coldwater. He was born November 13, 1933 in Chickasaw to the late Roman & Justina (Evers) Kuess. He married Esther Walterbusch on October 28, 1961 in Maria Stein. She survives in Chickasaw. He is also survived by children: Mike & Nancy Kuess, Chickasaw, Roger Kuess, Chickasaw & Robert & Catherine Kuess, Ft. Recovery, 6 grandchildren & 1 deceased, brothers & sisters; Mildred & Edwin Prenger, Coldwater, Ernest & Gladys Kuess Coldwater, Elmer Kuess, Celina, Dolores Muhlenkamp, Portland, IN, Irene & Paul Heckman, Dalhart, TX, brother-in-law Clarence Tuente. He was preceded in death by sister Dorothy Tuente, sister-in-law Irma Kuess & brother-in-law Alvin Muhlenkamp. He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw, the Men's Sodality of the Church, VFW Post 9019, Chickasaw and Life member of the Knights of St. John, Maria Stein. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a retired farmer. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Precious Blood Catholic Church. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster has been entrusted with the services. Burial will be in Precious Blood Cemetery. The family requests donations be made to Mercer Home Health Care.

KUESS, Virgil J. Kuess (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/virgil-kuess) Virgil J. Kuess, age 80, of Chickasaw, died Saturday, July 11, 2020, at his home. He was born January 11, 1940 in Chickasaw to the late Richard & Alvira (Niekamp) Kuess. On September 15, 1962, he married Rita (Marshal) who survives in Chickasaw. He is also survived by his children Ronald Kuess & Deb Brown of St. Rose, Carolyn (Greg) Bly of Waynesfield, Angela (Rich) Leis of St. Sebastian, Randy (Karen) Kuess of St. Sebastian and Dan Kuess of Chickasaw; nine grandchildren: Jacob (Katie) Lorton, Alyssa (Kyle) Henry, Seth Lorton, Brandon Bly, Jarrod Bly, Haley Kuess, Natalie Kuess, Carter Kuess and Lydia Kuess; one great- grandchild, Basil Henry; a brother Ott & Nancy Kuess; and a sister-in-law Judy Marshal. He was preceded in death by his parents-in-law Wilmer (Lucille) Marshal and a brother-in-law Lowell Marshal. He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Chickasaw, men’s sodality of the church, and the Knights of St. John in Maria Stein. He was a farmer who lived on the same farm his entire life, he also worked for Mercer Landmark and Hueslman Automotive. He was a 1958 graduate of Marion Local high school and named the Flyers. Virgil enjoyed going to Lake Erie, fishing, camping, following the Cleveland Browns and going to casinos. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Precious Blood Church, Chickasaw. Burial will follow in Precious Blood Cemetery. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Care.

KUEST, Alma E. Kuest (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 30, 2013) Alma E. Kuest, age 97, a resident of the Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Living Community and formerly of 20 S. Franklin St. in New Bremen, died Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. She was born on Jan. 5, 1916, southeast of New Bremen, to John and Wilhelmina (Brueggeman) Kuest. She is survived by 1 great nephew Daniel (Kim) Schroer and family of Cedarville, 3 great-great-nephews, Ken (Meredith) Weibel, Colton Schroer and Logan Schroer; 1 great-great-niece Karissa Schroer, and two great-great-great- nieces Marin and Lucy Weibel. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Henry Kuest; two sisters, Hilda Kuest and Esther (Kuest) Schroer; a brother-in-law Emil Schroer; and by a nephew, James Schroer. For 19 years, she was a sales clerk in the 5-and 10-cent store in New Bremen. She was a 1933 graduate of New Bremen High School. She enjoyed making scrapbooks and made many interesting books throughout her lifetime. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, in New Bremen, and of the Capsule. For 34 years, she was a Sunday School Teacher in the Junior Department and a member of the church choir. She also served as a member of the Board of Christian Education. Funeral services will be Sunday in the Meyer Chapel of the Otterbein Retirement Community of St. Marys. Burial will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Otterbein St. Marys Benevolent Fund or St. Paul United Church of Christ Memorial Fund in New Bremen.

KUEST, Alma K. Kuest (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 October 2010) Alma K. Kuest, age 94, of 200 E. Park St. in Fort Loramie, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She was born on April 23, 1916, in Fort Loramie, a daughter of Clemens and Magdalena (Dreses) Eilerman, and they preceded her in death. On June 25, 1960, she married Harold Kuest in Louisville, KY, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1996. She is survived by her sister-in-law; 16 nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters and one nephew. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at St. Michael Catholic Church in Fort Loramie. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster handled the arrangements.

KUEST, Anna Kuest (Abstracted from the Lima News, Jun 29, 1981) NEW BREMEN - Anna Kuest, age 95, died at Lone Pine Nursing Home where she had been a resident for four years. She was born June 2, 1886, south of New Bremen, the daughter of Henry and Wilhelmina Nuessmeyer Kuest. Miss Kuest was a retired employee of the New Bremen Telephone Co. She wrote poetry for special occasions. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, an honorary member of the church Women's Guild and had taught Sunday school for 50 years. Services will be at Vornholt Funeral Home, New Bremen. Burial will be in German Protestant Cemetery.

KUETERMAN, Betty Irene Sanders Fraze Kueterman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio –30 August 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Betty Fraze-Kueterman, age 88, of Saint Marys, died Friday, August 30, 2019, at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community. She was born July 22, 1931, in Darke County, Ohio, the daughter of Orville and Tenia (Patterson) Sanders. She first married Dale Fraze and he preceded her in death. She married Bobby Kueterman, and he survives at the residence. She is survived by her children: Larry Fraze of Tampa, FL; Judy (Michael) Frank of Saint Marys; 2 grandchildren: David (Jessica) Frank; Jenna (Chuck) Herrera; her great-grandchildren: Lacey Frank; Maya Frank; David Frank, Jr; Katie Frank; Josie Frank; her brother, Richard (Maxine) Sanders of Greenville, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Dale Fraze; by 3 infant children; by a brother, Glen Sanders; by her sister-in-law, Patty Sanders. Betty was a very hardworking wife and office manager of the family’s modular and mobile home business in Florida and Canada. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who spent her time caring for them with all her love. Private family burial rites will be held at Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford, Ohio, at a later date. Memorial gifts may be given to Grand Lake Home Health and Hospice. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, is entrusted with Betty’s arrangements.

KUETHER, Veronica E. Kuether (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 9 September 2009) Veronica E. Kuether, age 96, 14050 St. Rt. 364, Fort Loramie, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at her residence. She was born July 26, 1913, in Egypt, a daughter of Ben and Anne (Prenger) Bergman, and they preceded her in death. On Nov. 29, 1934, at St. Joseph in Egypt, she married Bernard J. Kuether, he preceded her in death Dec. 31, 1997. She is survived by her children, Donald (Evelyn) Kuether of Covington, Irene (Clete) Schmidt of Rockford, George (Jenny) Kuether of Willowdell, John (Mary Ann) Kuether of Fort Loramie, Elizabeth (Betty) and Michael Gross of Tipp City; 16 grandchildren; 54 greatgrandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren. She was the last in her family, being preceded in death by three siblings and two grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, at St. Joseph Church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is handling the arrangements. Memorial donations may be directed to Maria Stein Relic Chapel and Precious Blood Society.

KUFFNER, John F. Kuffner (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) John F. “Jack” Kuffner, 84, of Saint Marys, died Thursday, February 28, 2013, at his residence. He was born March 23, 1928, in Washington DC, the son of Fred and Dr. Elizabeth (Yahl) Kuffner. He married Alma Shaw on July 26, 1953, and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his 3 children: Kurt (Donna) Kuffner of Saint Marys; Kris (Donna) Kuffner of Indianapolis; Kathy (John) Lampert of Saint Marys; by 6 grandchildren: Elizabeth (fiance Jason Johnson) Kuffner of Saint Marys; Emily (John) Meinerding of Saint Marys; Alex (Jill) Lampert of Saint Marys; Adam Kuffner of Ypsilanti, MI; Greg Kuffner of Cincinnati; Nathan Kuffner of Saint Marys; by 6 great-grandchildren: Aiden, MaKenna and Cason Meinerding; Braylon, Zoey and Bailey Lampert. He was preceded in death by his parents and by one sister, Betty Ruth Maxwell. Jack attended high school in Point Pleasant, WV and Memorial High School in Saint Marys, where he graduated in 1946. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served as an Aerographer from 1946-48. Following his discharge from the military, Jack earned a B.A. at Ohio University and Juris Doctorate from Duke University. He was an attorney-at-law for 50 years, with a general practice in Saint Marys. He served as the Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Auglaize County for 24 years; Prosecuting Attorney from 1967-68 and was County Court Judge, during which time he received the Ohio Supreme Court Award for “Superior Judicial Service. Jack was deeply involved with his community. He served on the Saint Marys Board of Health in the 1950’s; served on the Western Auglaize County Red Cross Board in the 1950’s; served on the Saint Marys United Way Fund Board, where he also served as Chairman; was a member of the Saint Marys Jaycees, where he had served as President; a member of the Auglaize County Democratic Executive Committee; was a life-member of VFW Post 9289 and American Legion Post 323; was a 50 year member of Mercer Lodge #121; Saint Marys Chapter #52 and Saint Marys Council #81. He was named Mason of the Year in 2008. He was a very vital part of the life of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys, where he had served as an Elder and Deacon. He served on the Finance Committee for the new church building in the 1970’s, the Building Committee for the new church facility in the 1960’s and 1970’s; was a Bethel Bible Teacher in the 1970’s as well. He was a Golden Age Member of Eagles’ Lodge 767; past president of the Auglaize County Bar Association; a 50 year member of the Ohio State Bar Association where he was granted Honorary Life Membership; a 50 year member of the American Bar Association. Jack was a charter member of the Saint Marys Kiwanis Club, which was organized in 1956. He served as President and Lt. Governor of Kiwanis and he attended numerous Kiwanis International Conventions, where he served as a Delegate; he received a Hixon Fellowship in 1998, for his service to Kiwanis. He was currently serving as a member of the Auglaize County Veterans’ Service Commission. The Kuffner’s recently donated their woodland to the Heritage Trails Park District, so that others may enjoy the natural beauty of Auglaize County. In retirement Jack enjoyed traveling around the United States with his wife, Alma, in their motor home. Funeral rites will be Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Heritage Trails Park District or Zion Lutheran Church.

KUGEL, Frederick Louis Kugel (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 23 January 2018) Frederick Louis Kugel, age 77, of Celina, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born July 8, 1940, in Celina to the late Morrel and Wilhelmina (Seeger) Kugel. On Dec. 16 1961, he married Janet Eely, who survives in Celina. Also surviving are his three children, Chris Kugel of Katy, TX, Dana Kugel of Washington, MO, and Greta Dunaway of Pleasant Plain; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a brother; a sister and a sister-in-law and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother-in-law. Funeral services will be Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church in Hopewell Township. Burial will follow in the St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery in Wabash. Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association. KUGLER, Sondra Kay (Dunlap) Kugler (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – March 19, 2015) Sondra Kay (Dunlap) Kugler, age 68, of 222 South Vine Street, St. Marys, OH died Thursday March 19, 2105 at her daughter’s residence in St. Marys, OH. She was born October 13, 1946 in Celina, OH the daughter of Harold and Betty (Goodwin) Dunlap. She married Dennis Kugler on June 15, 1991, in St. Marys, OH. He survives at the residence. She is also survived by 4 sons, Jim (Tina Harrison) Boomershine of St. Marys, OH; Wes (Cindy Dotson) Boomershine of Camden, OH; Tom (Glenda) Boomershine of Celina, OH; Bill (Julia Bush) Boomershine of Decatur, IN; 1 daughter, Angela (Tim) Kirk of St. Marys, OH; 3 step-daughters, Kathy Hadding of Elida, OH; Charlotte Holleger of Rawson, OH; Cheryl Kugler of Lima, OH; 1 step-son, Robert Kugler of Lima, OH; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; 1 brother, James (Sandy) Dunlap of St. Marys, OH’ 3 sisters, Kathy Ward; Valerie (Danny) Salisbury; Anita (Ron) Savage all three of St. Marys, OH; and her former husband James Boomershine of Eaton, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Betty Dunlap; brothers: Harold Dunlap, Jr., Ronald Dunlap, Dennis Dunlap, sister, Bettina Winters, and brother-in-law Denny Ward. She was a homemaker. She was a retired production employee with Cooper Foods in St. Henry, OH. She was a life member and past president of VFW Post #9289 auxiliary and Eagles Lodge Aerie # 767 auxiliary. An avid bingo player, she also enjoyed listening to country music, traveling to casinos and spending time with her family and friends. Rites are scheduled to be Tuesday March 24, 2015 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.

KUHBANDER, Doris Marie Kuhbander (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1624593) Doris Marie Kuhbander, age 84, of Celina, died Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Van Wert Manor. She was born June 15, 1931 in Springfield, OH to the late Anson Odin & Verd Alice (Doughman) Pence. She married Rudy Kuhbander on October 16, 1947 and he survives in Celina. She is also survived by a daughter Linda Kuhbander of Mesa, AZ and four grandchildren. She is preceded in death by two sons Larry & Timothy. She worked as a production Engineer at Motorola for 42 years. A Funeral Service will be Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Celina Manor. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is handling the arrangements.

KUHBANDER, Rudy J. Kuhbander (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1886004) Rudy J. Kuhbander, age 91, of Celina, died Friday, December 2, 2016 at Celina Manor. He was born September 10, 1925 in Kalida, Ohio to the late John Anthony & Mona (Kloeppel) Kuhbander. He married Doris Marie (Pence) Kuhbander on October 16, 1947 and she died June 27, 2015. He is survived by a daughter Linda Kuhbander of Mesa, AZ and four grandchildren. He is preceded in death by two sons Larry & Timothy. He worked as a carpenter and was a veteran of the US Navy. A Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

KUHLMAN, Gladys A. Kuhlman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Gladys A. Kuhlman, 94, formerly of 1125 Neil Avenue, Saint Marys, and a resident of Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community since 2006, died Friday, May 20, 2011, at Otterbein Saint Marys. She was born February 24, 1917, in New Bremen, Ohio, the daughter of Anthony and Ethel “Pearl” (Allen) Schwieterman. She married Norman Kuhlman on November 16, 1940 and he preceded her in death on October 24, 2006. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Gladys was a 1935 graduate of New Bremen High School. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville. She enjoyed classical music; reading, attending the Ohio Light Opera and was a member of the Shakespeare Club. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Radio Broadcast Fund of the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville or the Saint Marys Community Foundation.

KUHLMAN, Norman Kuhlman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Norman Kuhlman, age 93, 1125 Neil Ave., St. Marys, died Oct. 24, 2006, at Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Living Community. He was born Aug. 17, 1913, in New Knoxville, to Herman and Emma Fenneman Kuhlman. On Nov. 16, 1940, he married Gladys Schwieterman, who survives at Otterbein St. Marys. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Deceased are numerous brothers and sisters. He was the retired president of the former Home Banking Company, St. Marys, past president of the First National Bank in Mercer County and had served as a State of Ohio bank auditor. He was a 1931 graduate of New Knoxville High School and attended Ohio State University. He was a member of Idlewild Club, St. Marys; Mercer Lodge and Valley of Dayton Shrine Club; St. Marys Rotary Club; Northmoor Country Club; Shawnee County Club; and First United Church of Christ, New Knoxville. He was a charter member of the St. Marys Community Foundation and Community Improvement Corporation. Services are Friday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys. Contributions can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

KUHN, Clarence Eugene Kuhn (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 16 October 2009) Clarence Eugene Kuhn, age 88, of 1510 Westbury Drive, Celina, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009, at Mercer Health in Coldwater of natural causes. He was born Dec. 23, 1920, in Mercer County to John Kuhn and Ruth Cordier. On Nov. 1, 1946, he married Alta Jean Warthman and she survives. Other survivors include sons John (Karen) Kuhn of Celina, Douglas (Sheryle) Kuhn of Celina; two brothers; three sisters and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers; one sister; one grandchild; five brothers-in-law; and two sisters-in-law. He was a World War II veteran, serving as a staff sergeant in the South Pacific for three years. Services will be Monday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery in Celina.

KUHN, James G. Kuhn (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 1 July 2010) James G. Kuhn, age 56, of Carmel, IN, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010. He was born Oct. 24, 1953, in Lima, a son to Patricia A. (Barth) Kuhn and the late Ned L. Kuhn. He was the oldest of seven children. He is survived by his wife, Patricia K. (Wolf) Kuhn; his sons, Jared C. Kuhn, Austin T. Kuhn, both at home; his sisters, Joyce M. (Mark) Luthman of Minster, Jayne E. (Ron) Brunswick of Osgood, Jill E. (Tom) Dickman of New Bremen; brothers, Joseph C. Kuhn of Minster, John T. (Marcia) Kuhn of Sidney, Jeff M. (Deb) Kuhn of Williamsburg, VA; a brother-in-law, Jim (Tina) Wolf of Western Springs, IL; his mother-in-law, Ruth Wolf of LaGrange Park, IL and 15 nieces and nephews. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in Wapakoneta in 1972 and from The Ohio State University in 1976. He was an active member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic 1 Church. He was an account executive for Monsanto 21 years and was a time Master Salesman award winner. He worked for Nationwide Insurance, Rockland Controls and Kearney sales. He coached sons' baseball teams several years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 14598 Oak Ridge Road, Carmel. Donations may made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Flanner Buchanan Carmel.

KUHN, Joseph F. Kuhn (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 28 September 2017) Joseph Kuhn, age 88, died on Thursday, September 28, 2017 in Celina. Joe was born October 18, 1928 in Celina to John A. and Ruth (Cordier) Kuhn. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dolores (Uhlenhake) Kuhn of Celina, son, Daniel Kuhn of Jackson, MI and grandchildren Lesley and Brian Chesnut of Atlanta, GA; a brother, Ray Kuhn of Celina, sisters, Betty Thomas of Rockford and Naomi Bender of New Orleans, LA, son-in-law, Roger Chesnut of Richmond Hill, GA and sisters-in-law, Alta Jean Kuhn and Marita Uhlenhake, both of Celina. Joe was preceded in death by his daughter, Jayne Chesnut, brothers, George and Clarence Kuhn, and sisters, Mary Hults and Norma Buck. A 1946 Graduate of Celina High School, Joe attended Jackson Community College in Jackson, Michigan. While serving in the U.S. Army, Joe was a part of the occupation forces in Germany in 1951-1952. He was a member of Celina American Legion Post #210 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #5713. Joe retired from White-New Idea Farm Equipment with 44 years of service. He worked for the company in Ohio, in Michigan where he was Branch Sales Manager, and in Pennsylvania, before retiring in 1990. He was a member of the New York Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association and past president of the Pennsylvania Farm Equipment Manufacturers Association. Active in many area organizations, Joe was a member of the Mercer County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society, Mercer County Historical Society, Civil War Round Table, the New Idea Preservation Committee, and the Celina Moose Lodge. Joe was a loving son, husband and father who enjoyed helping others. Joe and his wife Dolores enjoyed traveling, visiting all 50 States, Canada, Mexico and Spain. They loved spending winters in Tybee Island, GA to be near their grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina on Monday, October 2. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina, with Military Rites provided by members of Celina American Legion Post #210 and Celina VFW Post #5713. Memorials may be given in honor of Joe to St. Jude Children's Research Hospitals.

KUHN, Marilyn M. Kuhn (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 December 2009) Marilyn M. Kuhn, age 74, 2685 Oregon Road in Rockford, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at the Triumph Hospital in Lima. She was born May 14, 1935, in Celina, a daughter to the late Earl and Katherine (Hone) Thomas. On Nov. 21, 1953, she married L. Dean Kuhn, who preceded her in death Feb. 4, 1987. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell (Kendra) Kuhn of Celina, Marvin Kuhn of Rockford, Kevin Lee (Michelle) Kuhn of Rockford; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a sister and brother-in-law; and a sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by a brother; a sister and brother-in-law and an infant sister. Funeral services will be Monday at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in Swamp College Cemetery in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to the Landfair United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

KUHN, Marvin E. Kuhn (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 7 March 2017) Marvin E. Kuhn, age 59, of Rockford, died Sunday, March 5, 2017, at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born on April 7, 1957, in Celina to L. Dean and Marilyn (Thomas) Kuhn, who both preceded him in death. On Nov. 13, 2012, he married Marsha Kuhn, who is living in Celina. Also surviving are his two brothers and sisters-in-law, a niece and a nephew and four great nieces. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in the Swamp College Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Landfair United Methodist Church in Celina or to the American Heart Association.

KUHN, Mary Grace Kuhn (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 22 April 2011) Mary Grace Kuhn, age 95, of Sidney, and formerly of Minster, died on Sunday, April 17, 2011, at Heritage Manor in Minster, where she had resided since May 2010. She was born on June 8, 1915, the daughter of Jacob and Edna Sturm. On Sept. 5, 1934, she married Joseph J. Kuhn, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 15, 1994. She is survived by her 2 sons, Patrick Joseph (Marceil) Kuhn of Sun City Center, FL, Larry Lee (Ann) Kuhn of New Bremen and 5 grandchildren. She was the last surviving member of her family of 14 children. She chose to donate her body to Wright State Medical College. A memorial service and burial will be held at a later date.

KUHN, Ronald E. Kuhn (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 3 December 2019) Ronald E. Kuhn, age 66, passed away at his home in Celina on 3 December 2019. He was born February 15, 1953, in Celina. His father, George M. Kuhn, mother, Gladys M. (Harner) Kuhn Shauver, and sister, Deborah K. (Kuhn) Rutschilling, preceded him in death. Ron is survived by his brother & sister-in-law: Terry L. (Vickie) Kuhn of Spencerville, brother-in-law, Tim Rutschilling, of Celina, nieces: Jennifer Kuhn and Nikki (Daniel) Burnett, and great nieces: Cristin McGue, and Hannah, Sara, & Emily Burnett. He attended Celina High School, and later obtained his GED. Ron was a woodworker, and worked in construction for RCS Construction in Celina. He was previously employed at New Idea Farm Equipment in Coldwater. Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, and searching for arrowheads. No Services are planned.

KUHN, Tyler J. Kuhn (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – October 4, 2012) Tyler J. Kuhn, age 19, of Greenville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. He was born on April 22, 1993, in Dayton, the son of Tim and Barb (Bauman) Kuhn of Greenville, and they survive him. He is also survived by 1 brother, Tony Kuhn (Amanda McDorman) of Greenville; 1 sister, Brittany Kuhn of Greenville; his grandparents, Ann and Larry Kuhn of New Bremen and Jeanne Bauman of Defiance; his aunts and uncles, Jamie (Sheila) Kuhn of New Bremen, Doug (Lori) Harrow of Defiance and Jeff (Daphne) Bauman of Defiance; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry Bauman; and his great- grandparents, Joe and Mary Grace Kuhn. He was a graduate of Greenville High School, where he was in the engineering program and played baseball. He was studying aviation engineering at Sinclair Community College, and he worked at Taco Bell. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Greenville, where he was active in the youth group. Services will be Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. Fourth St. Burial will follow in Greenville Cemetery. Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church Youth Fund or to Greenville High School Baseball.

KUHNS, Dora M. Kuhns (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 November 2016) Dora M. Kuhns, age 77, of 721 W. High St. in St. Marys, died Thursday, Nov. 24, 2016, at Otterbein - St. Marys. She was born on April 14, 1939, in Oklahoma City, OK, to David and Martha (Sanders) Roy. On Nov. 4, 1956, in Oklahoma City, OK, she married Paul A. Kuhns, who survives. She is also survived by 3 daughters Paula (Randy) Longsworth of Ohio City; Sylvia (Thomas) Carter of Wapakoneta; Terrie Kuhns of St. Marys; 4 grandchildren: Jake Longsworth, Jamie Longsworth, Coral Carter-Stroup, China Carter; by sister Jenice (Raymond) Owens of Kingfisher, OK; sister Anetta McCurdy of Petaluma, CA; and by a brother James (Clara) Roy of Dell City, OK. She was preceded in death by her parents David and Martha Roy; a sister Nonnie Gibson; and another sister Walcina Brite. She was a homemaker and had worked as a production employee for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included camping with her family, fishing, bowling, shopping, traveling, painting and going to garage sales. She was also very fond of animals and enjoyed watching television programs about them. Funeral rites are scheduled to be Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton.

KUHNS, Paul A. Kuhns (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 27 February 2019) Paul A. Kuhns, age 84, of 721 W. High St. in St. Marys, died Sunday Feb. 24, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born Aug. 19, 1934 in St. Marys, to William H. and Sylvia M. (Knous) Kuhns. On Nov. 4, 1956 in Oklahoma City, OK, he married Dora M. Roy, who died Nov. 24, 2016. He is survived by his daughters Paula Longsworth of Ohio City, Sylvia (Thomas) Carter of Wapakoneta and Terrie Kuhns of St. Marys; four grandchildren: Jake Longsworth, Jamie Longsworth, Coral Carter-Stroup and China Carter; eight great-grandchildren: Declan Longsworth, Garen Longsworth, Jenasyn Longsworth, Tyler Hoffman- Longsworth, Ashley Longsworth, Imoen Carder, Zoltan Stroup and Riley Stroup. Preceded in death by his parents William and Sylvia Kuhns; wife Dora Kuhns; son-in-law Randy Longsworth; brothers Marvin Kuhns and Ned Kuhns, Sr. and sisters Virginia Burklo and Luetta Kuhns. He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1952). A veteran of the United States Air Force, he served his country during the Korean War. He retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys. An avid fisherman, he also enjoyed hunting and bowling. Services are scheduled Thursday at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road in St. Marys. Military funeral honors will be conducted at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton.

KUHR, Gerhard S. Kuhr (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Gerhard S. Kuhr, 86, of 124 Lakewood Court, Saint Marys, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at the Saint Marys Living Center. He was born September 25, 1926, in Brno, Czech Republic, the son of Frank and Josephine (Schefczik) Kuhr. He married Naida Sweet on July 21, 1951 and she preceded him in death on August 18, 2007. He is survived by his 4 children: Irene Kuhr of Saint Marys; Mark (Rosie) Kuhr of Celina; John Kuhr of Lima and Ann (Mike) Brugger of Englewood, OH; and by 2 grandchildren: Charlotte and Michelle. He as preceded in death by his parents; wife; 1 daughter, Sharon Kuhr; 1 sister: Ilsa Schmiessing; and 1 brother, Leo Kuhr. Gerhard attended high school in the Brno and emigrated to the US after WWII. He retired from the Minster Machine Company, where he was an electrician. He was a member of the Buzzard Baiters Radio Controlled Flying Club in Saint Marys and he enjoyed photography and working on his computer. He loved riding his motorcyle. Private family rites will be held.

KUHR, John J. Kuhr (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 4 January 2016) John J. Kuhr, age 55, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at St. Rita's Medical Center. John was born on Sept. 12, 1960, in St. Marys to Gerhard and Naida (Sweet) Kuhr, who preceded him in death. John is survived by a sister, Irene A. Kuhr of St. Marys, a brother Mark A. (Rosie) Kuhr of Celina and a sister, Ann M. (Michael) Brugger of Englewood. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon E. Kuhr. John was a 1978 graduate of the St. Marys Memorial High School. John had worked for the United States Postal Service as a sorter until he could no longer work due to his illness. John was attending the St. John's Catholic Church in Lima. There will be no local services and burial of cremated remains will be done privately at a later date. Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services in assisting the family with arrangements.

KUHLHORST, Esther E. Kuhlhorst (Abstracted from the Lima News, 1984) NEW BREMEN - Esther E. Kuhlhorst, age 88, died Thursday at Lone Pine Nursing Home following an extended illness. She was born March 25, 1896, in New Knoxville, the daughter of Ernst and Laura Kuck. In September 1922, she married Leo Kuhlhorst, who died in 1949. Mrs. Kuhlhorst was a homemaker. Survivors include, a son, Walter Kuhlhorst of Lucasville; a daughter, June Kuhlhorst of New Bremen; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Walter Kuck of Stewart, FL. Graveside services will be at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville. Arrangements are under the direction of Gilberg Funeral Home, New Bremen.

KUHLHORST, Viola L. Kuhlhorst (Abstracted from the Lima News, May 6, 1991) ST. MARYS - Viola L. Kuhlhorst, age 79, of here, died Sunday at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. She was born Feb. 22, 1912, in St. Marys Township, Auglaize County, the daughter of John and Emma Barth Hoeper. On June 18, 1949, she married Harry C. Kuhlhorst, who died April 2, 1989. Mrs. Kuhlhorst was a homemaker and earlier had worked at Goodyear, St. Marys. She was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ and its Women's Guild. She was a 1931 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Linda) Young of Ann Arbor, MI; and two grandchildren. Services will be at Long and Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be in Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.

KUNISCH, Robert Kunisch (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/robert-kunisch) Fr. Robert Kunisch, C.PP.S., died Sunday, December 8, 2019, in the infirmary of St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio, where he made his home. He had been in failing health recently. He was 89. Fr. Kunisch was born in Toledo on August 19, 1930, to Alfred and Helen (McCann) Kunisch. He entered the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in 1944 in Brunnerdale, a high school seminary near Canton, Ohio, and was ordained on June 2, 1956. After his ordination he served briefly in parish ministry in Detroit before he was assigned to St. Charles Seminary in Carthagena, Ohio, where in 1960 he was named treasurer, later vice- superior. In 1974, he was appointed provincial secretary. Fr. Kunisch served at Calumet College of St. Joseph from 1975-81. He then became the pastor of St. Aloysius Church in Carthagena, Ohio, as well as the business manager of Messenger Press in Carthagena, which at the time was owned by the Missionaries. In 1985, he was named pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Montezuma, Ohio. In those years he also continued to serve in the leadership of the Congregation. Fr. Kunisch became the director of the Sorrowful Mother Shrine, Bellevue, Ohio, in 1992. He retired from that position in 2000, but continued to minister at the shrine. In 2012, he retired to St. Charles Center, where he helped with parish ministry in the area as long as he was able. Even as his health declined, his mind remained sharp and clear, and he retained his lifelong ability with numbers; Fr. Kunisch served on the province’s finance committee until his death. Fr. Kunisch knew from a young age that he wanted to be a priest. He answered God’s call and remained faithful to that call for over six decades. The life of a Missionary of the Precious Blood “is about service to God,” he once said. “Doing God’s work, wherever God might send you. It’s been a good life a very interesting life. You can’t get anything more interesting than to see the devotion of the people to God and the Blessed Mother.” He is survived by a sister, Alice (Joe) Westrick, of Sacramento, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great- nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and their wives, William and Rita, and Raymond and Virginia; and a sister and her husband, Eileen and Al Couturier. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, OH. Burial will follow in the Community cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, Cincinnati Province.

KUNK, Edward L. Kunk Sr. (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1874833) Edward L. Kunk Sr., age 90, of St. Henry, formerly of Dayton, died November 8, 2016 at the Gardens at St. Henry. He was born April 2, 1926, in Dayton, to the late Clem & Helen (Geier) Kunk. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret (McPheron) Kunk. He is survived by a son: Edward Jr. & Kim of Fairborn, and grandchildren: Johnathon & Alesha Kunk, Cheryl & Jason Davis, and Timothy Lister; and three great grandchildren: Nathan, Cami, and Crystal Davis. Ed is also survived by his siblings, Mildred Osterfeld of Dayton, and Thomas & Mary Adele Kunk of St. Henry. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cynthia Hickey, a brother, Elmer Kunk, and a brother in-law, Henry Osterfeld. Ed was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and formerly worked for the City of Oakwood. Private family services will be held at Hogenkamp Funeral Home St. Henry. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Dayton. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care.

KUNK, Herman J. Kunk (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1862192) Herman J. Kunk, age 89, of Coldwater died Friday, October 7th at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born on July 24, 1927 to the late Louis & Paulina (Vagedes) Kunk. On January 14, 1950 he married Ruth Muhlenkamp of St. Henry and she died on January 14, 2014. He is survived by his daughters, Donna (Jerry) Campbell, New Bremen; Ann (Ken) Muhlenkamp, Celina and Kathy (Carl) May, Coldwater, 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Alma Venys, Dayton; and sisters-in-law Imogene Kunk, Coldwater; Pauline Axe, Marysville and Joan Carron, Kettering. He was preceded in death by a son, Daniel Kunk; siblings Alfred Kunk, Sister Mary Catherine Kunk, Edna Rutschilling and Donald Kunk; in-laws Richard and Vera Muhlenkamp, Frank Axe, Urban Rutschilling and Jack Carron. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and Coldwater Eagles. He retired from the former New Idea Plant in Coldwater after 43 years. In earlier years he enjoyed traveling, hunting and fishing. In more recent years he loved to spend time with his great grandchildren and learn about his family history. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater has been entrusted with the services. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

KUNK, Imogene E. Kunk (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/imogene-kunk) Imogene E. Kunk, age 90, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born May 24, 1930 in St. Peter to the late Norbert J. & Alvira (Braun) Vogel. She married Alfred Kunk and they lived their married life in Coldwater for 46 years until Al passed away in 2003. She is survived by children, Peg & Steve Johnson of Richland, MI, Lou & Nadine Kunk, Bob & Connie Kunk, Ted & Beck Kunk all of Coldwater and Pam Kunk of Rockford; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and siblings Sandra & Maurice Backs of St. Joe, Ron & Cindy Vogel of Versailles and Connie Sue Thiel of Troy. She is also preceded in death by a grandchild Ryan Kunk; brother and in-laws, Norbert Jr. & Margie Vogel and Richard Thiel. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, the St. Ann’s Altar Rosary Sodality of the church and the Coldwater V.F.W. Auxiliary. Imogene was a Red Cross volunteer, she enjoyed gardening and babysitting her grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Church. The church requests all attendees wear a mask and maintain social distancing. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Memorial Park in Coldwater.

KUNK, Ruth M. Kunk (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 15 January 2014) Ruth M. Kunk, age 85, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born on Sept. 18, 1928, in St. Henry, to the late Albert and Veronica (Steinlage) Muhlenkamp. She married Herman Kunk on Jan. 14, 1950, and he survives in Coldwater. She is also survived by three daughters, Donna and Jerry Campbell of New Bremen, Ann and Ken Muhlenkamp of Celina and Kathy and Carl May of Coldwater, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two sisters and two in-laws. She was preceded in death by a son, Dan Kunk, a brother, a sister, and several in-laws. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater handled the arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

KUNTZ, Quintin Roger Kuntz (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 1 November 2016) Captain Quintin Roger Kuntz, of New Knoxville, Ohio, fell asleep on Tuesday November 1, 2016, and is awaiting the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Quintin, age 30, was born on January 16, 1986, in Kansas City, KS, the son of Roger and Teresa (Casarez) Kuntz, and they survive in New Knoxville. Quintin met the love of his life, Jessica Rea, in 2011, and they were married on May 27, 2012. Jessica survives him in Toledo, Ohio. Along with his parents and wife, Quintin is survived by his two brothers, Andrew Kuntz and Isaac Kuntz. Quintin loved learning and attended the University of Toledo, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, with a minor in Chemistry. He went on to the University of Louisville, where he earned his MBA while participating in the ROTC program. Quintin loved his country and decided to join the military; he wanted to serve and help others. Upon graduating, Quintin began his military career and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant with the United States Army at the University of Louisville. He graduated from the Basic Officer Leader Course for the Engineer Branch at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. After graduation he married Jessica Rea in Indianapolis, Indiana. The two then reported to their first duty station at Fort Hood, Texas. At Fort Hood, Quintin worked as Platoon Leader and a Company Executive Officer, and was promoted to First Lieutenant and Captain, respectively. Upon being promoted to Captain, he attended and graduated from Captain’s Career Course. His love for God and the Way Ministry began at a very early age and continued throughout his life. While at the University of Toledo he served as a Household Fellowship Coordinator. He felt it was an honor to teach others the Word of God, whether it was at a Youth Advance or at a Weekly Household Fellowship. Quintin was a son of God who loved God’s word, a loving son, a loving brother, and a loving husband. Quintin will lovingly be remembered by all for the unconditional love and compassion he bestowed upon all. We will miss Quintin’s cheerful smile, his willingness to love God, his family, his friends, and his country. Quintin is awaiting the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Recognition Services were held Tuesday, November 22, 2016, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys.

KUPPER, Elise M. Kupper (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 7 August 2018) Elise M. Kupper, age 65, of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born June 10, 1953 in Celina. Her mother, Adeline Dooley, is deceased. Elise is survived by three children: Anna Foreman ( Anthony Brenner ), Greg Kupper and Elizabeth Kupper, all of Celina, six grandchildren: Christopher James Moss, Anna Elise Moss, Robert Moss, Sara Moss and Jonathon Moss, a great granddaughter, Aubri Kerns, and four brothers & sisters: Cynthia Dooley, Barb ( Robert ) Kuhn, Robert Dooley and William ( Jan ) Muter. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marjorie Rigali. A 1972 graduate of Celina High School, Elise was employed at Mid-American Cleaning in Lima for 20 years, and worked in maintenance at the Celina Walmart for 5 years. Elise enjoyed playing games on the computer, and watching movies and television, particularly Matlock, CSI: Miami and ALF. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 14, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina.

KUPPER, Richard P. Kupper (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 April 2015) Richard P. "Dick" Kupper, age 84, of Wapakoneta, died Friday, April 10, 2015, at his daughter's home in New Bremen, with his family at his side. He was born on May 20, 1930, in Buckland, the son of George and Sylvia (Doby) Kupper, who preceded him in death. He was married to Juanita Stamm Sexton, and she died on Jan. 13, 2003. Survivors include 2 daughters, Sandra K. Fair of Wapakoneta, and Linda (George) Grillot of New Bremen; several grandchildren, including Debra Fair, Kelsey Grillot, Troy Grillot, Danae (Richard) Cockerham, Sherri, Richard W. and David W. Kupper; several great-grandchildren, including Lovena, Ashley, Christopher, Matthew, Cody, Victoria, Norah, Olivia, Cooper, Zebulon, Eva Agnes, Kenneth, Caleb, Alysia, Joseph and William; 2 sisters, including Dorothy Leugers of Wapakoneta, and Catherine "Katie" Leugers, of Botkins. He was preceded in death by a son, Wesley L. Kupper, three stepdaughters, Rosealee Ann, Rita Carol, and Kathleen Gay Sexton, two grandchildren, Chad Grillot and Juanita Fair, a great-grandson, Lennon, and two brothers, Leroy and Robert Kupper. Richard had retired from G.A. Wintzer & Son, Wapakoneta after 44 years of service. He was also owner and operator of Dick's Recycling, Wapakoneta. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, and volunteered with the annual Fourth of July Festival. He enjoyed go-cart racing with his family, but most of all he always would lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wapakoneta Fire Department, the Buckland Fire Department or St. Rita's Hospice.

KUZMYN, Deanna R. Kuzmyn (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Deanna R. Kuzmyn, 76, of 232 Marsh Drive, Saint Marys, died Saturday, September 28, 2013, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born August 10, 1937, in Hamilton, OH, the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy (Wilson) Hogan. She married Alexander Kuzmyn on May 26, 1979 and he survives at the residence. She is survived by her 3 children: Daniel (Sarah) Leugers of Fort Loramie; Richard (Debrah) Leugers of Celina; Michael (Rosalind) Leugers of Saint Marys; by 10 grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 3 sisters: Barbara (Robert) Wade of Celina; Kathleen Bruggeman of Las Vegas, NV; Judy Thompson of Rockford; by 2 brothers-in-law: Vladymir Kusmyn of Saint Marys; John Kuzmyn of Phoenix; a sister-in-law: Valentina Yaney of Saint Marys; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and by one sister, Patricia Garmen. Deanna was a graduate of Celina High School. She retired from the Huffy Manufacturing Company in Celina and then later worked providing home health care services. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and going to flea markets. She loved being a mom and grandmother, and her life was dedicated to caring for her family. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Private family burial rites will be held at Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina. Memorial gifts may be given Cancer Association of Auglaize County.

KYBURZ, Brian J. Kyburz (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – July 15, 2013) Brian J. Kyburz, age 37, of St. Marys, died unexpectedly Friday, July 12, 2013, at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born on Nov. 11, 1975, in Coldwater. He was the son of Russell and Pauline (Quinter) Kyburz, who survive near New Bremen. Other survivors include his fiancé, Lisa Miller of St. Marys; his children, Lexy Kyburz and Dezy Miller, both of Minster, Renee Kyburz, Kevin Clune Jr. and Tillie Miller, all of St. Marys; and his sister, Pam (Rob) Lowe of Pigeon Forge, TN. Brian was a 1994 graduate of New Bremen High School. He was working as a Melter/Rover with AAP of St. Marys. He truly cared for his family and was always willing to help others. Funeral services will be at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen. Burial will follow at the Willow Grove Cemetery, New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be made to the children’s education fund.

KYLE, William Kyle (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421375) William 'Rand' Kyle, age 64, of 911 N. Seventh St., Coldwater OH, died on Friday, July 20, 2012 at his home in Coldwater, Ohio. He was born July 1, 1948 in Muncie IN to Robert D. Kyle and Glee Emogene (Delk). William is survived by son Duane Kyle, daughter Angela Helmlinger, 4 grandchildren, his twin sister Pat Kosek, aunt Patsy (Kyle) Weimer, cousins Timothy & Brenda Weimer and their children Carl & Margaret, cousin Phillip Weimer & son Samuel and cousin Jennifer Bradley. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert & Glee Emogene (Delk) Kyle. He was a social member of the Coldwater American Legion. Private services will be held at Union City Cemetery, Union City, IN.