RABE, Ralph D. Rabe (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Ralph D. Rabe, 93, formerly of 403 W. North Street in St. Marys, OH died Wednesday September 18, 2103 in the emergency department of JTDM Hospital. He was born February 27, 1920 in Mercer Co., OH to Vintson and Esther (Shroyer) Rabe. On April 20, 1947 in St. Marys, OH, he married Margaret Jones, who died January 10, 1995. He is survived by 1 daughter, Betty (Stephen) McCoy of St. Marys, OH; and 2 sisters, Mary Montague of Dayton, OH and Jeanie (Pleasant "Verlie") Boroff of St. Marys, OH. Preceded in death by his parents, Vintson and Esther Rabe; wife, Margaret Rabe; and brother, Merle Rabe. He was a graduate of Wabash High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Asiatic-Pacific theatre during World War II. He was a farmer and retired production employee for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys. He was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church and American Legion Post #323, both in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included bowling, golfing, playing cards and bingo. Rites are scheduled to be Saturday September 21, 2013 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

RABE, Susan S. Rabe (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 November 2018 Susan S. Rabe, age 87, passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. Susan was born on Nov. 20, 1930, in New Bremen, to Cade and Norma Schulenberg. At the age of 10, she met her future high school sweetheart and husband, Valentin (Val) Hanno Rabe, a German immigrant. After she graduated with a B.A. from Miami University, she married the love of her life, Val Rabe, in 1952. They first raised their four children in Boston and Philadelphia while Val attended Harvard and Tufts universities and then taught at Drexel University. During this time, Susan was a head start teacher and active with the League of Women Voters and Unitarian Universalist Church. In 1967, they moved to Geneseo, NY, where Val was an American history professor at SUNY Geneseo. Susan was executive assistant to the SUNY Geneseo Migrant Center Director in the 1970s and then worked as the executive assistant to the president of the University of Rochester until her retirement in the early 1990s. Susan was a strong advocate for social justice, equality and peace and applied her energy to many campaigns and projects. She was an active volunteer or board member of many organizations, including the Livingston County Democrats, ACLU Rochester chapter, Geneseo food pantry and Wadsworth Library. She helped start a group home for troubled youth in the 1970s. She was a supporter of theatre, music and the arts and was a Geneseo Community Players actor for many years. Susan left her mark through her public engagement, community service and activism and was honored as a Livingston County Volunteer of the Year. She was a superlative writer of short stories and poems and gave many presentations at gatherings of friends and family, as well as literary events. She was also a talented seamstress and cook and loved to socialize with friends and family, organize events and projects and read books. Susan was a woman of intelligence, passion and kindness who never stopped learning and growing throughout her life. She was best known for her quick wit, warmth, generosity, storytelling and energetic and engaging personality. She had a tremendous enthusiasm for life, family and all people and a true spirit of joie de vivre. She is predeceased in death by her husband, Valentin, and her sister, Bonnie Crain. She is survived by her children, Anne (Randy Weinberg) Rabe of Castleton, NY, Matthew (Terri) Rabe of Lexington, SC, Callie Rabe of Lima, NY and Meg (Margaret (Barry)) Stemper of South Deerfield, MA; her grandchildren, Cassie Rabe, Simone Stemper, Misha Stemper and Maxwell Rabe; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Andreas and Suzanna Rabe; and her nieces and nephews, Cindy Crain, Charles Crain, Jonathan Rabe, Julia Rabe and Jennifer Rabe. A Memorial Service and Reception will be Saturday at the Interfaith Center, 11 Franklin St., Geneseo, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the ACLU Rochester Chapter or the SUNY Geneseo Migrant Center Scholarship Fund.

RABE, Valentin Hanno Rabe (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 December 2008) Valentin Hanno Rabe, age 78, formerly of New Bremen, and a resident of Geneseo, NY, died on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, at his residence. He was born on Jan. 30, 1930, in Hanover, Germany, a son of Dr. Michael and Margarete (Beer) Rabe. He is survived by his wife Susan (Schulenberg) Rabe in Geneseo. He is also survived by four children, Anne (Randy Weinberg) Rabe of Castleton, NY, Matthew (Terri) Rabe of Lexington, SC, Callie Rabe of Lima, NY, Margaret (Barry) Stemper of South Deerfield, MA; four grandchildren; a brother; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. He became a naturalized citizen and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. A memorial service was held on Dec. 14, 2008, in Geneseo, NY. Private interment will be in the German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Livingston County Historical Society, 30 Center St., Geneseo, NY 14454 or the Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104.

RABLE, Marilyn F. Rable (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 November 2018 Marilyn F. Rable, age 86, of Celina passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 at the Gardens of Celina. She was born April 20, 1932 in Celina to George and Anna (Fullenkamp) Pleiman, who preceded her in death. She was married to Thomas J. Rable who also preceded her in death. Surviving are her two children Tom (Kristi) Rable of Celina and Mary (Ted) Loose of Springboro; 11 grandchildren; one sister; one sister-in-law as well as many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by four siblings. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church, Celina. Burial will follow at St. Marys Catholic Cemetery. Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina is entrusted with the arrangements.

RABLE, Thomas J. Rable Sr. (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – December 23 2013) Thomas J. Rable Sr., 79, of Celina, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born on July 1, 1934, in St. Marys, to the late Victor J. and Matilda (Diehl) Rable. On June 2, 1962, he married Marilyn Pleiman, who survives in Celina. Also surviving are his children, Thomas (Rosann) Rable Jr., of Celina, Mary (Ted) Loose of Springboro, 6 grandchildren, Matthew, Miranda, Mariah, Marcus, Sara, Kristi; and 1 brother, John Rable, of St. Marys. Thomas graduated from St. Marys High School in 1952 and attended Wright State University for two years in Celina. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force after World War II. Thomas retired from Reynolds and Reynolds in Celina in 1997. A central part of his life was the Immaculate Conception Parish Community, where he shared his time and talents as a lay minister distributing communion at local nursing homes, teaching CCD, former active member in the Legion of Mary as well as being a past Grand Knight and a current fourth Degree Knight of Columbus member with the Celina Council 1800. Thomas was instrumental in starting the Mercer County Right to Life Chapter and the Abortion Alternatives Center in Celina. In addition, he was a member of the American Legion Post 210 in Celina. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina, with military honors by the Celina VFW Post 5713 and the Celina American Legion Post 210. Memorial contributions may be made to the I.C. Endowment Fund or to the church for masses. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is in charge of the arrangements.

RACINE, Ethel R. Racine (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Ethel R. Racine, age 92, formerly of 1100 Myers Road, Celina, died Jan. 6, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 23, 1915, in Van Wert County to Lester Earl and Clara Belle Boroff Geyer. Surviving are a daughter, Betty Jean (Leroy) Kluver, Celina; a brother, Glen Geyer, Spencerville, IN; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Deceased are a daughter, Carol Ann Morgan Bruns; and a brother, Gerald Geyer. She was a businesswoman who owned and operated motels and apartments in Marion, Fort Wayne and Bryant, IN. She was a member of Grace Missionary Church, Celina. Services are Thursday at the church. Burial is at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Contributions can be made to the church.

RADABAUGH, Betty Radabaugh (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 March 2010) Betty Radabaugh, age 89, of Dublin, died Sunday, March 28, 2010, at Friendship Village. She is survived by her children, Linda Weiss, Susan Bass and John Radabaugh; grandchildren, Kristen Sytsma, Michael Bass, Joshua Holtsberry and Rebekah Weiss; greatgrandchildren, Taylor, Turner and Lauren Sytsma, Emma and Lucy Bass, Delaney Holtsberry and Toby Hatzifotinos and a brother, Robert Hardin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Donald E. Radabaugh; a daughter, Mary Darlene Holtsberry and two brothers. She had a passion for art as a hobby and a way of life. She especially enjoyed painting flowers and landscapes. She was a member of the Worthington Art Guild; past president of American Legion Auxiliary, St. Marys; member of Ohio State Extension Service; part-time art aid at Southwestern Schools and The Methodist Children's Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, 4475 Dublin Road, Hilliard. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association 15120 Collections Center Dr. Chicago, 60693 or the American Cancer Society, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, 43215. Arrangements completed by The Tidd Funeral Home, Hilliard.

RADER, Della Mae Rader (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 19 December 2016) Della Mae Rader, age 82, of St. Marys, formerly of Lima, was called into the presence of the Lord Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, at St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice. Della was born on May 7, 1934, in Hindman, KY, to the late Alfred and Nannie (Holland) Messer. On Nov. 9, 1982, she married Roger E. Rader, who preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 1986. She was blessed with five children: Dan R. (Cindy) Smith of Wapakoneta; Barbara S. Smith of Lima; Aubrey L. (Deborah) Smith of St. Marys; Carl E. (Diana) Walti of Cridersville; and Ida L. (Mike) Helmlinger of St. Marys; 12 grandchildren: Angel, Robert, Felecia, Johnny, Evan, Heather, Joe, Justin, Cody, Ciera, Hannah and Jordan; and 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers: Carew, Benton, John, Willie and Adam Messer, and sisters, Callie Collins and Rachel Cornett. She is preceded in death by her brothers: Burt, George, Ernest and Eli Messer; sisters: Sallie Osborne, Dora Milton, Linda Messer, Rosey Messer, Wanda Messer and Shelly Osborn. Della loved the Lord and enjoyed attending church and reading her bible. She also enjoyed cooking, making quilts, blankets, pillow covers, crafts for decorating and when she was younger she enjoyed gardening. Della attended the Lima Deliverance Tabernacle Church and Living Hope Assembly of God Church, St. Marys. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Chiles - Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita's Hospice, 959 W. North St., Lima, OH, 45805.

RADER, Martha Rader (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 August 2008) Martha "Jean" Rader, age 80, died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born Oct. 30, 1927, in Dayton, a daughter of George W. and Marie A. (Solms) Gensler and they preceded her in death. On June 19, 1948, she married Paul L. Rader and he survives. She is also survived by a son, Timothy (Bonnie) Rader of New Albany; three daughters, Rebecca Carter of Lima, Cynthia (John) Bowersock of Wapakoneta, Pamela (Steve) Tribbie of Clearwater, FL; a sister, Lois Moeller of New Bremen; 10 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a brother, George W. Gensler; and a granddaughter, Amanda Carter Horn. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the former Grace United Methodist Church and Trinity United Methodist Church. She volunteered at Lima Memorial Hospital for more than 25 years and acquired more than 10, 000 hours. She was a Girl Scout Leader for 25 years. She was active in the United Methodist Women where she held offices of president and treasurer. She loved her water aerobics class at the YMCA and she spent many years in a church bowling league. A memorial service will be Wednesday, at Chiles-Laman Shawnee Chapel. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to Carter's Crusade or Lima Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.

RAFFEL, Janice Raffel (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 21 May 2014) Janice Raffel, age 91, of Russia, died Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at her home in Russia. She was born on April 20, 1923, in the Dayton area. On Dec. 31, 1942, she was married to Joseph M. Raffel, and he preceded her in death in 1986. She is survived by two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter Janice Boroff in 2001. She was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, and an avid visitor to The Gathering Place in Russia. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at St. Remy Catholic Church. Burial will take place in St. Remy Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilson Hospice and Houston Rescue Squad.

RAGER, Dana E. Rager (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Dana E. Rager, 35, of 1010 Edwards Street in St. Marys, OH died Monday August 9, 2010 at his residence. He was born April 1, 1975 in Van Wert, OH to Dana R. and Betty Jo (Bowers) Rager. On April 21, 1999 in St. Marys, OH he married Amanda K. Burd, who survives. He is also survived by 2 daughters, Mallory K. Rager; Taylor J. Rager both at home; his mother, Betty Jo Rager of Mendon, OH; 1 brother, Robert (Melissa Warner) Rager of St. Marys, OH; 2 sisters, Hope Rager of Ohio City, OH; Nicole (Brad) Wannamacher of Hilliard, OH; his maternal grandmother, Juanita Druckemiller of Van Wert, OH; his father-in-law, John (Pam) Burd of St. Marys, OH; his mother-in-law, Kaye Burd of St. Marys, OH; 1 brother-in-law, John Burd of Spencerville, OH; and 1 sister-in-law, Kiley Burd of St. Marys, OH. He was preceded in death by: father Dana R. Rager, infant sister Anita Rager, grandparents: Ervin and Dortha Rager, Lenny Bowers. He was a 1994 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys. He was employed as a concrete finisher for Homan & Stucke Construction Co. in New Bremen, OH. He attended St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in St. Marys. Dana enjoyed riding four-wheel ATV’s, camping following and following NASCAR. He was a very good father, who loved spending time with his daughters. He could always be found in attendance at their sporting events and dance practices and recitals. Also, he was quite fond of his pet beagle dog, “Sammy.” Rites are scheduled Friday August 13, 2010 at Miller Funeral Home & Cremation Service 1605 Celina rOad (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to a fund to further his children’s education.

RAGLE, Catherine M. Ragle (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Catherine M. "Katie" Ragle, age 91, of 209 N. Enterprise St., Celina, died Sunday, June 22, 2008, at the residence of her niece, Lana Dailey, with whom she made her home. She was born Jan. 14, 1917, in Cincinnati, a daughter of Robert and Johanna (Hopster) Dailey. On Jan. 13, 1951, she married Ernest A. Ragle and he preceded her in death Feb. 28, 1985. She is survived by 1 sister; 1 sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two brothers. Private graveside services will be held for the family at Arlington Memorial Gardens, Cincinnati. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Shrine, 512 W. Saratoga St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Arrangements are being handled by W. H. Dick & Sons - Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina.

RAIN, R. Maxine Rain (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) R. Maxine Rain, 82, formerly of 2100 Celina Road in St. Marys, OH, died Sunday February 17, 2008 at the Otterbein Retirement Community, near Grand Lake St. Marys. She was born September 29, 1925 in Van Wert, OH to Elmer & Mary (Powell) Uncapher. On April 1, 1945 in Mendon, OH she married Harold Rain. Mr. Rain died June 8, 1988. She is survived by sons, Larry (Nikki) Rain and Harold “Art” (Cecelia) Rain both of St. Marys, OH; and Tom Rain of Montezuma, OH; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild; sisters, Lois (Charles) Adams of Greenville, OH; Norma Jean (Bill) Stienecker of Montezuma, OH; Billie (John) Wickham of South Pointe, OH; and a sister-in-law, Gwen Uncapher of Mendon, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sister, Thelma (Floyd) Jacks; and a brother, Austin “Bud” Uncapher. She was a 1942 graduate of the former Mendon High School. She was retired production employee with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys. She was a member of the Wayne Street United Methodist Church in St. Marys. She loved her family dearly, especially all of her grandchildren. For many years, she and her husband spent the winter months at their home in Florida. Her interests included quilting, crocheting, dancing, and playing cards, especially the game of “hand & foot.” Services are scheduled for Thursday February 21, 2008 at the Miller Funeral Home, Ohio 703 West Chapel, in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens, near St. Marys. Memorials may be directed to either Wayne Street UMC building fund or the Otterbein Benevolent Fund.

RAIN, Robert J. Rain (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – August 30, 2013) Robert J. Rain, age 81, of Dayton, was taken by the Lord on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013. Bob graduated from New Knoxville High School in 1951, where he played basketball and went on to the state tournament in 1947. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati, on a full basketball scholarship and obtained his Master’s Degree from UC. Bob was a member of the ROTC and served in the US Army. He taught and coached basketball for 10 years at Western Hills High School in Cincinnati. Bob retired from General Motors after leaving teaching. He loved hunting, fishing, golf, and was a world traveler. Bob was a member of Fairmont Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and head usher. He was a member of Sigma Sigma, the Milton Club, the New Knoxville Historical Society, American Legion Post of Kettering and the T.O.M. Club. Bob was born in New Knoxville on Nov. 5, 1931, to Julius and Frances Rain. He was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Charles Willman and Thomas Puroff. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Patricia; sons, Bruce Rain and Curtis Rain; daughter, Karen (Ken) Castonguay; grandchildren Stephanie and Adam; sister, Marian Wellman; aunt and uncle, Sophie and Richard Lehman; aunts Norma Mitsoff and Martha Settlage; nieces Kendra Opperman and Keri Koepke; a nephew, Kent Wellman; and cousins, Magdalene Weese and Sophia Ancheva of Gevgelia, Macedonia; and many devoted cousins. A memorial service will be held at the Fairmont Presbyterian Church, 3705 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, Ohio, 45429. Memorial contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to Fairmont Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund or Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, Ohio, 45420.

RAIN, Thomas A. Rain (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Thomas A. Rain, 60, of 27 Summerplace Drive in Wapakoneta, OH died Tuesday June 5, 2012 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born December 27, 1951 in Celina, OH to Harold and R. Maxine (Uncapher) Rain. He is survived by 2 sons, Bryan (Sara) Rain of Powell, OH; J.D. (Michele) Burkheimer of Goshen, IN; 3 daughters, Jennifer (Shawn) Egbert of New Knoxville, OH; Tracey (Brian) Wilkins of Potterville, MI; Mandee (Matt) Slavik of Rockford, OH; 11 grandchildren: Brenden (Amy) Klosterman, Shelbie Egbert, Dylan Menchofer, Madison Lammers, Joseph Burkheimer, Caitlin Lammers, Mackenzy Wilkins, Blayn Aller, Anthony Burkheimer, Brynn Egbert, Aiden Rain; 1 great-grandchild, Laiken Klosterman; 2 brothers, Larry (Nikki) Rain of St. Marys, OH; and H. Art (Cece) Rain of St. Marys, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and R. Maxine Rain. He was a 1970 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. He served his country with the US Army reserves. He had worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys, and was a truck driver for Case Carriage & Leasing in Celina, OH and Classic Carrier Co. in Versailles, OH. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Moulton, OH, Eagles Lodge aerie # 767 in St. Marys and Moose Lodge in Celina, OH. His favorite pastimes included golfing, camping, riding motorcycles and following NASCAR. Above all, he was extremely proud of his grandchildren. Rites are scheduled Monday June 11, 2012 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

RAINEY, Harry Truman Rainey (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1636427) Harry Truman Rainey, age 69, of Coldwater, lost his battle with cancer on July 31, 2015 at his residence. He was born August 6, 1945 in Tennessee to the late Joe & Birdie Adell (Anderson) Rainey. He lived in Hohenwald, TN before moving to Union City, IN. He married Marlene (Rindler) on May 3, 1969 in Burkettsville and she survives in Coldwater. He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law Jenny & Regan Brandon of Coldwater, a son and daughter-in-law Kyle & Christa Rainey of Coldwater, three grandchildren Kelsey & Quinn Brandon and Lydia Rainey, two brothers Andrew & Jim and eleven in-laws. He is preceded in death by nine siblings and two in-laws. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater and a member of the Coldwater Eagles. He retired from Coldwater Lumber as yard foreman in 2007. Harold enjoyed his family, country music, dancing and wood working. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday August 5, 2015 at St. Marys Church, Philothea. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater have been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

RAINS, Danielle N. Rains (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Danielle N. Rains, age 29, of Wapakoneta, passed away Friday evening March 7, 2014 at Ross Heart Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. She was born March 10, 1984 in Lima, the daughter of Steve Rains and Susan (Butler) Stahler. Her mother survives in Wapakoneta and her father survives in Ottoville. Also surviving are her step-parents: Mike Stahler of Wapakoneta, Lisa Rains of Ottoville and Mike Uhlenhake of Lima. Danielle's siblings: Brook Uhlenhake, Jacob (Jamie) Rains, Jason Rains, Justin Blom, Faith Blom, Scott (Michelle) Stahler and April (Brian) Angell, also survive, along with her grandparents: Belinda Butler, Jackie Rains, Joann Brown, Donald Hale and Mary Lou Stahler, and also numerous extended family members. Preceding Danielle in death were grandparents: Butch Butler, J. C. Rains, Joan & Paul Uhlenhake and Mary Ann Hale, and a cousin, Johnny Uhlenhake. A graduate of Celina High School, Danielle attended Harvest Baptist Church in Wapakoneta. She was a member of Lima Chapter #52 Women of the Moose. She enjoyed movies and family time. "To know her is to love her". Danielle was laughter and joy, and always presented a positive outlook on life. Services are Wednesday, March 12 at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will follow at St. Marys Cemetery, Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Donor's Choice.

RAINS, Ollie Mine Rains (Abstracted from the Lima News, Aug 31, 1981) WAPAKONETA - Ollie Mine Rains, age 68, died Sunday at her home following an extended Illness. She was born Dec. 19, 1912, in Wallen's Ridge, TN, the daughter of Robert and Alice (West) Margraves. On Dec. 21, 1929, she married Frank J. Rains, who survives. Survivors also include four sons, four daughters. Services will be at Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Burial will be in St. Matthews Cemetery. Cridersville.

RALSTON, Cory Joe Ralston (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 7 April 2017) Cory Joe Ralston, age 36, of Winchester, IN, (formerly of Rockford), passed away Friday, April 7, 2017 in Winchester. He was born June 28, 1980 in Van Wert County, to Scott A. & Jennifer K. (Pond) Ralston, who survive in Rockford. Cory's three children: Jerica Shanai Ralston, Isaiah William Ralston and Carter Jeffrey Ralston, his brother, Chad A. Ralston of Minster, and grandparents: Betty Kuhn of Rockford and Donald & Sue Ralston of Dayton, also survive. He was preceded in death by a brother, Joshua Ralston, and grandparents: Janet & William Pond and Frank Kuhn. Cory was a 1999 graduate of Parkway High School. He was employed at Frank Miller Lumber and Outcalt Farms of Union City, Indiana. He enjoyed hunting and going catfishing. Cory was a jack-of-all-trades, who could do anything. Funeral Service will be at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina April 12.

RALSTON, Craig R. Ralston (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – February 21, 2015) Craig “Frog” R. Ralston, age 65, passed peacefully in the arms of Jesus. Saturday, February 21, 2015, at his home on Shipman Road, St. Marys, OH. Mr. Ralston was born September 8, 1949, the son of Bob and Edna (Goodwin) Ralston. He married Velma (Stamman-Gilbert) on August 2, 1975 in Spencerville, OH and she preceded him in death on October 7, 2000. He is survived by 1 stepson, Allan (Nikki) Gilbert of St. Marys, OH; 1 step-daughter, Rosie Gilbert of St. Marys, OH; 4 step-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Arliss Herron of Kossuth, OH; Roberta Whited of Mio, MI; 2 brothers, Wendel (Linda) Ralston of Van Wert, OH; and Clem (Deb) Ralston of Mendon, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Sheldon Ralston; two brothers-in-law, Jack Herron and Charles Whited. Mr. Ralston was a production employee in various manufacturing companies in the area, the last of which was Whitefeather Foods of Wapakoneta, OH. He was a member of The Church of The Nazarene, Spencerville, OH. He greatly loved his step-children, whom he raised as his own. Funeral services for Mr. Ralston will be Friday, February 27, 2015 at Living Faith Ministries in Mendon, OH. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery near Mendon, OH. Miller Funeral Home, 703 West Chapel, St. Marys, OH is handling the arrangements.

RALSTON, Darrell L. Ralston (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – December 27, 2013) Darrell L. Ralston, age 91, of 639 Ash St. in Celina, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013, at the Laurels of Shane Hill. He was born on Aug. 13, 1922, in Miami County, to the late Verdi and Nellie (Allen) Ralston. He was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. He married Wilma M. Barker on June 8, 1947, and she survives at Shane Hill. He is survived by his daughter, Mary (Greg) Schumm and his three grandsons and their families, Dr. Jeremy (Michelle), Jason (Kate), Joel (Cassie) and great-grandchildren Henry, Maggie, Presley, Hayden and Bennett. Darrell served his country in the Navy, traveling the world during World War II. Darrell owned his own agricultural limestone spreading business and later retired from Aeroquip in Van Wert. Darrell was a 65- year member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a past master six times and past president of the 4th Masonic District. He served as district deputy grand master three times. He was also 32nd degree mason and past president of Aug-Mer 32 Degree Club. He was also a member of the Celina VFW, the American Legion and the Celina Eagles. Darrell had many hobbies. He was a very talented woodworker and craftsman. In his early years, he was a baseball umpire and ran the chains for the Parkway football program. For five years, Darrell and Tom Huston of Coldwater reconditioned 178 bicycles and delivered them to needy children on Christmas Eve. Each morning, Darrell went to Northmoor Golf Course for coffee and conversation, which kept him young at heart. He was a competitive golfer who had multiple hole-in-ones. When his grandsons were growing up, he loved attending their activities. A Masonic and military memorial service will take place Sunday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina. Memorial gifts may be given to the Shrine Hospital for children.

RALSTON, Helen C. Ralston (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – February 15, 2013) Helen C. Ralston, age 98, of 402 S. Vine St. in St. Marys, died Sunday, Feb.10, 2013, at St. Marys Living Center. She was born on Sept. 5, 1914, in Indianapolis, IN to William and Anna Yurkas. On Nov. 15, 1933, she married Othal Marion Thompson, and he preceded her in death in November 1963. Survivors include 1 daughter Bonita (Duane) Thompson of Mount View, MD; 1 son Jerry (Jacqueline) Thompson of St. Marys; numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents William and Anna Yerkas; adoptive parents William and Mary (Ryan) Pearce; husband Robert Ralston; daughter Judith Ann King; daughter Mary Vanatta; and son Benjamin Thompson. She was a 1932 graduate of Wooster High School. She was a homemaker, worked for St. Marys Cotton Mill and provided home care for the elderly. Her favorite pastimes included sewing, making crafts and stuffed animals. Private family services will be held. Burial will take place at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

RALSTON, Lester M. Ralston (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421294) Lester M. Ralston, age 81, of Minster, Ohio formerly of Anna, Ohio died Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Heritage Manor Nursing Center. He was born on July 1932 in Pemberton, Ohio to the late Christopher & Viola (Dickensheath) Ralston. He married Wilma Nichols on November 15, 2001. She survives in Sidney. He is also survived by daughters Sarah Troop, Missouri and Mabel Davis, Illinois, sister Clara Timler, Miamisburg, Ohio, in-laws Carol Riley, Florida, Brenda Burt, Sidney, Kathy Teague, Sidney, Cindy Oakley, Santa Fe, NM, Darrell Nichols, Sidney, and nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers Christopher, Jr. and Perry and a sister Sarah Ralston. He was a life member of AMVETS, Lakeview, former member of the VFW & American Legion, Montra. He was veteran of the US Army during the Korean War. He was a former truck driver for Provico, Botkins. Funeral Service will be Wednesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster. Burial will take place in Loramie Cemetery, Anna, Ohio.

RALSTON, Mary C. Ralston (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Mary C. Ralston, 98, of 402 S. Vine Street in St. Marys, OH died Sunday February 10, 2013 at St. Marys Living Center. She was born September, 1914 in Indianapolis, IN to William and Anna Yerkas. She is survived by 1 daughter, Bonita (Duane) Thompson of Mount View, MD; 1 son, Jerry (Jacqueline) Thompson of St. Marys, OH; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Anna Yerkas; adoptive parents, William and Mary (Ryan) Pearce; husband, Robert Ralston; daughter, Judith Ann King; daughter, Mary Vanatta; and son, Benjamin Thompson. She was a 1932 graduate of Wooster, OH High School. She was a homemaker, worked for St. Marys Cotton Mill and provided home care for the elderly. Her favorite pastimes included sewing, making crafts and stuffed animals. Private family services will be held. Burial will take place at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

RALSTON, Velma R. Ralston (Abstracted from the Lima News Oct 8, 2000) Velma R. Ralston was born: Dec 20, 1946 in Connersville, IN to Alvin & Virginia Hendricks Stamm. She was married to Craig Ralston for 25 years. Velma was a homemaker & had been employed as a janitor for Agway Corp. She died Oct 7, 2000 at Valley Nursing Home. Survived by her husband; 2 sons; 1 daughter; 1 brother; 3 sisters; 9 grandchildren. Buried in Calvary Cemetery, Auglaize County.

RALSTON, Wilma M. Ralston (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 1 February 2017) Wilma M. Ralston, age 92, of Celina, died Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. She was born on April 10, 1924, in Rockford, to the late Everett and Mary (Brookhart) Barker. On June 8, 1947, she married Darrell Ralston, who proceeded her in death. Survivors include daughter, Mary (Greg) Schumm of St. Marys; three grandsons and their families, Dr. Jeremiah (Michelle) Schumm, Jason (Kate) Schumm and Joel (Cassie) Schumm; and six great-grandchildren, Henry, Maggie, Presley, Elijah, Hayden, and Bennett. Wilma was the 1942 valedictorian of Rockford High School. She received her bachelor's degree in music education from the Ohio State University, later earning her master's degree in education from Wright State University. Her career began at Pioneer, where she taught band and choir. She also taught music at Mendon and Rockford, finishing her 35 year career at St. Henry Schools. She was also a Sunday school and Bible school teacher. Her professional accomplishments included president of the Mercer County Family Crisis Network, president of St. Henry Education Association, president of Grand Lake Uniserve and member of the Mercer County Democratic Women. For many years she sang in the Messiah, Requium, Creation and Elijah at Berne, IN. She was a church choir director and piano teacher. Her musical talent was a great influence on her family. Wilma appreciated the arts, often attending the Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Canada. She was a frequent visitor at art museums, theater and concerts. Wilma and Darrell were excellent ballroom dancers. Wilma also enjoyed scrapbooking. Wilma was an avid Buckeye fan to the end. Once when traveling to the Rose Bowl, she met Woody Hayes on the plane and got his autograph on her football purse. Wilma was a non-conforming feminist. Her family will miss her wit, wisdom and spunky attitude. A celebration of life service will be April 22 in the Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys. Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Hospice, 230 W. Main St., Coldwater, OH, 45828.

RAMEY, Carol Elizabeth Kuhlman Ramey (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – February 22, 2013) Carol Elizabeth (Kuhlman) Ramey, age 84, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Feb. 20, 2013, after a courageous three-month battle with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Carol was born on July 29, 1928, at home in New Knoxville, the daughter of Reinhart W. and Dorothy (Kuhlmann) Kuhlman. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, John Henry Ramey. When they were first married, they moved into Chicago Commons settlement house near the Loop in Chicago. They then lived in Hartford, CT, returned to Chicago for 11 years, and lived in Cincinnati, for four years before moving to Akron. Music was an important and central part of Carol’s life. Following her early education in New Knoxville, where her father was a teacher and Superintendent of Schools, she graduated from Wapakoneta High School. Beginning at age 14 and through high school, she was the organist at English Lutheran Church in Wapakoneta. She received her Bachelor of Music with a specialty in organ performance from Ohio State University, where she was the first student of Wilbur Held, noted organist and composer. In Chicago she served as Director of Music at University Church (Disciples of Christ) and in Akron as Interim Director of Music and Organist at Westminster Presbyterian Church. One of the highlights of her tenure as Interim Director was creating special programs to celebrate the nation’s Bicentennial, including music of William Billings on her personal reed pump organ. She was also substitute organist at many area churches including interim organist at Suffield United Church of Christ and Bethany United Church of Christ. Throughout the years, she played the organ at many weddings and funerals, including funerals at Billow Fairlawn Chapel, where friends may call for her own passing. For more than two decades, Carol played Christmas carols on the piano at the Holiday Exhibit Preview Party at Hower House. For many years, Carol served as Administrative Assistant to John in his role as General Secretary of the Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups. They worked as a team for this International Professional Organization on conferences, membership, and editing the newsletter and other Association publications. Through this work, their network of friends and colleagues stretched around the world. Carol was a lifetime member of the American Guild of Organists. She served as President of the University of Akron Faculty Women’s Club and Chair of the Newcomers Committee. In the music fraternity Delta Omicron-Zeta Omicron, she served as both President and Secretary. During her 43 years as a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, she sang in the choir and served on three committees: Search Committee for Director of Music, Organ Rebuilding Committee, and Five at Five Concert Committee. Her social calendar regularly surpassed those of her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed concerts in Akron and Cleveland, played bridge, tended her network of friends by communicating through emails and attaching digital photos, and knitted many hats, preemie hats, sweaters, and afghans. Carol is also survived by her daughters, Janet (Imre) Szilagyi and Susan Ramey, both of Kingwood, WV; and grandchildren, Erzsi Szilagyi of Stanford, CA, Kristina Szilagyi of Baltimore, MD, and Lydia (Jeremy) Darrow of Kingwood, WV; brother and sister-in-law, Ralph E. (Jean) Ramey of Federal Way, WA, and sister-in-law, Margaret (Peg) Harshfield of Norcross, GA. Carol was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Melba (Kuhlman) and Charles E. Westervelt of Westerville, and brother-in-law Stanley W. Harshfield of Norcross, GA. Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Road, Akron is handling the arrangements. A celebration of her life will be Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 W. Exchange Street, Akron. Internment will be at Pilgar Ruhe Cemetery in New Knoxville, Ohio, Sunday. We will sorely miss our beautiful, gracious, strong, and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Thank you, Carol, for your wonderful life. Rest in peace. Memorial gifts may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church Five at Five Fund, 1250 W. Exchange St., Akron, OH, 44313; Zeta Omicron of Delta Omicron Scholarship Fund, c/o Michelle Worthing, President, 3538 Dayton Avenue, Kent, OH 44240; Akron Chapter American Guild of Organists Scholarship Fund c/o Rex Roseman, Treasurer, 112 Westover Dr., Akron OH 44313- 7767; or Visiting Nurse Service Hospice and Palliative Care, 3358 Ridgewood Road, Akron, OH 44333.

RAMGA, George Phillip Ramga (Abstracted from the Lima News, Jan. 3, 1996) George Phillip Ramga, age 88, died Dec 29, 1995 in Rittman. He was born Sept. 16, 1907 in Buckland to Phillip A. and Lucy Belle (Kurtz) Ramga. Survivors include a sister Florence Ramga Wertenberger of Orange City, FL. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold, Earl, and Cecil Ramga; and three sisters, Mildred Ashdown, Edith Showalter and Eva Coon. Services were Tuesday at Hillard Cox and Mullaney Funeral Home, Wadsworth. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta.

RAMGA, Geraldine Carolynn Ramga (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Geraldine Carolynn Ramga passed away after an extended illness on June 18, 2011, at the home where she was born and raised, 06755 Lock 14 Road, Wapakoneta. She was born April 30, 1922, to Glen and Grace Bailey Bonifield. She married Paul Ramga in 1938, and he passed away on June 8, 1959. Mrs. Ramga worked diligently on all aspects of farming on the family farm and was awarded Auglaize County Centennial and Sesquicentennial Ancestral Farm in 2003. She has been active in church activities all her life. She was a Sunday school teacher and youth group leader for 20 years. She is a former member of Walnut Grove Methodist Church and Bethlehem Christian Union Church, and at present Wayne Street United Methodist Church, also Joint Township Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Hospital Guild # 6, Lakeside (Ohio) Property Owners Assoc., and Ohio Farm Bureau. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and spending time with family. She cared for all her grandchildren and was a nanny to her beloved great grandchildren from 1989 to 2009. Survivors include 2 daughters Carolynn (Ray) Sidey, Pauletta (Jim) Welshimer of Findlay; 1 son Glenn (Kay) Ramga of Wapakoneta; 4 grandchildren Paul Sidey, Janine (Michael) Loyer, Annette Ramga (Rick) Alatorre, and Rachel Ramga; and great grandchildren Jeannette Loyer and Benjamin Loyer. Services will be Wednesday, June 22, at Wayne Street United Methodist Church, St. Marys. Burial will be in Buckland Cemetery, Buckland, Ohio.

RAMGA, Robert L. Ramga (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 June 2011) Robert (Bob) L. Ramga, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 6, 2011, at his home. He was born on Dec. 5, 1937, on the family farm to Earl McKinley and Edna Graessle Ramga, who preceded him in death. He was married to his beautiful wife, Phyllis (Risher) on July 26, 1958, and they celebrated 52 wonderful years together. Bob is survived by his wife and three of his four children, Roberta (James) Etsler of Fort Wayne, IN, Barbara (Dave) Schairbaum of Tipp City, Brenda (Kurt) Kras of Chicago, IL; 6 grandchildren, Sarah and Shelby Tappy of Fort Wayne, IN, Jenna and Jay Schairbaum of Tipp City and Kristen and Karsen Kras of Chicago, IL; a step-grandchild, Melissa Peppier of New Haven, IN; 2 step-great-grandchildren, Jensen and Karina Peppier of New Haven, IN; 5 siblings, Mary (Addis) Katterheinrich of New Knoxville, Imogene Roser of Lima, Virginia Hardesty of Wapakoneta, Marlene (Joe) Elliot of Wapakoneta, Charles (Janice) Ramga of Wapakoneta; 4 brothers and sisters- in-law, Bob Risher, Alfreda Ramga, Roland Truesdale, and Juanita Ramga. He was preceded in death by his oldest daughter, Deborah Ann Ramga; by seven siblings, Annabelle (Kermit) Hoge, Donald Ramga, John Edwin Ramga, Herbert Ramga, Alice Truesdale, Christine (Joe) Steinke, Carl (Juanita) Ramga; by two brothers-in-law, Norman Roser and Charles Hardesty. Bob was an active member of the community. He graduated from Buckland High School in 1955 in a class of 14 students. Bob was a lifelong farmer and was actively involved in the farming operation up until his death. He retired from Proctor and Gamble's Lima plant, was a member of the Auglaize Soil Conservation Board, a member of the Buckeye Antique Tractor Club, a member and state officer of Ohio Young Farmers, a member of Spencerville School Board, a lifetime FFA alumni, an active member of United Church of Christ and served on the church board, a member of Allen County Farmer Group and obtained a State and American Farmer Degree. Bob deeply loved his wife, and they both enjoyed their winters in Bonita Springs, FL, for the past 11 years. Bob was very active in the park maintenance "halfbubble" club and the activities in the park. He recently purchased a kayak to enjoy while in Florida. Above all else, Bob loved his family and cherished his grandchildren. Farming was his life and passion. He was proud to live on and die on the homestead that had been in the Ramga family for more than 100 years, an Ohio Century Farm. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville handled the arrangements. The funeral will be Friday at the Spencerville UCC. The family would appreciate donations be made to the Spencerville United Church of Christ Building Fund in lieu of flowers. Bob always loved to knock down, fix and build things, and he would have wanted it this way. Please send donations to the Spencerville UCC Building Fund, 102 Wisher Drive, Spencerville, OH 45887.

RAMGE, Elsie E. Ramge (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 1 May 2009) Elsie E. Ramge, age 87, of Otterbein Retirement Community, Cridersville, died Thursday April 30, 2009, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born May 23, 1921, in Wapakoneta, a daughter of Ed and Mary Caroline (Kolter) Brautigam, who preceded her in death. On Jan. 9, 1943, she married John C. Ramge, and he survives. She is also survived by three children, J. David (Beverly) Ramge of Houston, Elizabeth A. (Davis) Suskind of Salona Beach, CA, William Howard (Betty) Ramge of Houston; a granddaughter; and two sisters. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral services will be Saturday, at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Paul United Church of Christ.

RAMGE, John C. Ramge (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 December 2015) Dr. John C. Ramge, age 97, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at Otterbein Retirement Community in Cridersville, where he had resided for many years. John was born on Feb. 23, 1919, in Wapakoneta, the son of Christian and Minnie (Melshing) Ramge who have preceded him in death. John married Elsie Brautigam in 1943 and she passed away in 2009. They have 3 children: J. David (Beverly) Ramge of Houston; Elizabeth A. (Davis) Suskind of Solana Beach, CA, and William Howard (Betty) Ramge, also of Houston; 1 granddaughter Anne Michelle Suskind, M.D. of San Francisco and 1 sister-in-law is Marjorie (Clarence) Dinnen of Jamestown. John was preceded in death by brothers Edward and Raymond and by sisters Marie Taylor and Emily Burden. John was a 1936 graduate from Blume High School in Wapakoneta and from the Ohio State University, where he received a doctor of veterinary medicine (1942), Master of Science (1950) and Ph. D. (1955) degrees. He managed the Western Ohio Breeders Association, developed a veterinary medicine practice in Williamsburg, taught at Ohio State University and farmed (1955-1959) with his brother-in-law Harold Brautigam in Moulton. John became professor of veterinary medicine (1959-1983) at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He was an acclaimed teacher who helped develop the veterinary medicine boards in his specialty, but John's greatest love was for his community, especially in helping the disadvantaged and via his involvement in church activities (both locally and statewide in Texas). He was a member of Faith United Church of Christ in Bryan, Texas and St. Paul United Church of Christ in Wapakoneta. He enjoyed singing in the church choir and gardening, especially roses. In 1985, Texas A&M University conferred upon John the title of professor emeritus. John had a remarkable capacity to keep things in perspective. He had a way of chuckling at himself, enjoying not only the company of his friends and family, but also enjoying the nature of the universe and the depth of ideas. We will greatly miss him. Funeral services will be Friday at St. Paul U.C.C. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ or to Otterbein Retirement Community. The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services to handle the arrangements.

RAMMEL, Bonnie Jean Rammel (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Bonnie Jean Rammel, 48, 643 W. Anthony St., Celina, died Nov. 21, 2007, at her home. Death was due to natural causes. She was born Aug. 15, 1959, in Defiance, to Lloyd and Bernice Klingler Link, who are deceased. On March 3, 2004, she married Joseph H. Rammel, who survives. Other survivors are 1 daughter, Melissa Link Combs, of Celina; 1 stepdaughter, Heather Rammel, of Celina; 1 brother, Lloyd (Raquel) Link, of Craigville, IN; 1 sister, Penny (Don) Schwartz, of Willshire; 3 half brothers, George (Doris) Clemens, Denny Clemens and Rick (Wendy) Clemens, all of Paulding; 6 half sisters, JoAnn (Robert) Perl, of Paulding, Carolyn (Rudy) Straley, of Cecil, Laurie Link, of Defiance, Betty Weirman, of Celina, and Katherine and Anna Clemens, address unknown; and 4 grandchildren. Deceased is a half brother, James Link. She worked at the former Huffy Bicycle Corp., as a waitress at Roberts Town Tavern and a cashier at West Side Carry-Out, all of Celina. She attended Parkway High School. Services are Saturday at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. Burial is at Myers Cemetery near Defiance. Contributions can be made to Celina Area Visiting Nurses & Hospice.

RAMMEL, Erin Manbeck Rammel (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 21 Sept. 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Erin C. Manbeck Rammel, age 35, of rural New Bremen, OH died Monday September 21, 2020 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was born April 22, 1985 in St. Marys, OH to Keith and Kathryn (Henschen) Manbeck. On July 1, 2006, she married Joseph M. Rammel, who survives. She is also survived by: son Jackson Rammel (12), daughter Harper Rammel (10) and daughter Brynn Rammel (5) all at home; father Keith (Carrie) Manbeck of New Knoxville, OH; mother Kathryn Manbeck of New Bremen, OH; brother Cody (Katie) Manbeck of New Bremen, OH; step-brother Kyle (Tasha) Denney of St. Marys, OH; step- sister Ashley (Curt) Behr of St. Marys, OH’ parents-in-law Thomas and Pamela Rammel of New Bremen, OH; grandmothers: Janet Manbeck of New Bremen, OH and Peggy Henschen of New Bremen, OH; grandparents-in-law Donald (Linda) Johnson, Sr. of St. Marys, OH and Wynette Mase of New Bremen, OH; brothers-in-law: Paul (Kylie) Rammel of New Bremen; Tim (Ashley) Rammel of St. Marys, OH; Sam (Beth) Rammel of St. Marys, OH; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by: grandfathers Alfred Manbeck and Kenneth Henschen; grandparents-in-law Maurice and Joan Rammel She was a graduate of New Bremen High School (Class of 2003). She had been employed as a bookkeeper at Capabilities in St. Marys and the Auglaize / Mercer YMCA, where she was an instructor for the REFIT exercise class. She also had been a lifeguard and swimming instructor for many years at both the YMCA and the Village of New Bremen pool. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. Family came first for Erin. She loved being a wife and mother and fought a long, difficult battle to stay with them as long as humanly possible. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Gethsemane Catholic Cemetery in St. Marys. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to a fund to be established for the education of her children. (Please note that all attendees to the visitation and funeral service should observe social-distancing and wear face masks, according to guidelines recommended by the Ohio Dept. of Health).

RAMMEL, Eugene E. Rammel (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1894998) Eugene E. (Butch) Rammel, age 70, of Burkettsville, died Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. He was born September 8, 1946, in Celina, to the late Willibald L. & Bernadetta (Wuebker) Rammel. On November 27, 1965, he married Rose (Miller), who survives in Burkettsville. He is also survived by four sons, Mike & Anita Rammel of St. Henry, Greg Rammel of Celina, Tony Rammel of Coldwater and Bill Rammel of Montezuma; eight grandchildren: Cody, Heather, Dylan, Morgan, Aubrey, Trevor, Tony & Trinity; two great grandchildren Brynli and Trinity; siblings Barbara Brackman of Tipp City, and Nick & Cindy Rammel of Montezuma; his mother-in-law Ludwina Miller of Coldwater; and in laws, Agnes Rammel of Portland, OR, Patti Rammel of Tumwater, WA, Dick Miller of Coldwater, Tom & Marilyn Miller of Liberty Township, Dan & Alvira Miller of St. Henry, Diana Miller of Burkettsville, Ed Miller of Dayton, Rita & Tony Schmitz of Celina, Victor & Kathy Miller of Columbus and Theresa & Tim Hagar of Celina. He is preceded in death by a grandson Trent Rammel; father-in-law Jerome Miller; siblings Ronald Rammel and Ivan Rammel and brothers-in-law Gene Brackman and Carl Miller. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Burkettsville, a Vietnam Veteran and drove a semi-truck for Winner & Sons in Osgood. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, December 29, 2016 at St. Bernard Church, Burkettsville. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry have been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Care.

RAMMEL, Huxley Arthur Eugene Rammel (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=14019663_HRammel) Huxley Arthur Eugene Rammel passed peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends Wednesday April 4th, 2018 at Miami Valley Hospital. He blessed family and friends with a wonderful 4 hours and 17 minutes. He is the son of Cody and Ashli (Akemon) Rammel and the brother of Trinity and Brynli all surviving of Burkettsville. His grandparents are Sean and Deb Akemon of Ft. Recovery, Mike and Nita Rammel of St. Henry; great grandparents Rose and Eugene (dec.) Rammel of Burkettsville, Phyllis and Dave (dec.) Griesdorn of Coldwater, Alfred and Norma Akemon both deceased, William Grote (dec.) and Suzanne Frederich (dec.). Also surviving are aunts and uncles Cody and Heather (Rammel) Garwood, Dylan Rammel, Morgan Rammel, Jen and Dave Hawkins, Jason Akemon, Kevin Akemon, and cousins Alyssa and Zack Hawkins, Abbi Akemon, and Lexi Garwood. He is also survived by several other family members. Huxley was able to help other babies by donating organs for research. He donated his lungs, thymus bone, colon and pancreas. Donations can be made to Sufficient Grace Ministries.

RAMMEL, Jamie Lynn Rammel (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Jamie Lynn Rammel, age 27, of Celina, passed away Monday August 20, 2012 in the Emergency Department at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was born December 10, 1984 in Coldwater. Her father, Richard "Ralf" Rammel, survives in Celina. Her mother and step-father: Dona J. (Goodwin) Kaler and Paul Kaler, survive in Camp Hill, PA. She is also survived by her Life Partner: Ian Hemmelgarn, a son and 2 daughters: Brandon Hemmelgarn and Lillian and Taylor Hemmelgarn, all of Celina, 2 brothers and 1 sister: Christopher (Amber) Posada of St. Johns and Chad Rammel and Jessica Rammel, both of Celina and 4 nieces and nephews: Stephanie Tincher and Nate, Libby and Abby Posada. She was preceded in death by an infant: "Junior", paternal grandparents: Donald and Mary Agnes Rammel, maternal grandfather: Lloyd Goodwin Sr., maternal grandmother: Dona Jean Culbertson, maternal step-grandfather: Ralph Culbertson and an aunt: Ruth "Sissy" Goodwin. Jamie lived life to the fullest. She had attended Celina City Schools and was a Homemaker. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with the kids. She was very creative and artistic and enjoyed oil painting. She loved outdoor activities: four wheeling, RVing and camping with her family. Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 24 at W.H. Dick & Sons - Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to The Ohio State University Kidney Transplant Program, c/o OSU Medical Center, Office of Development, 660 Ackerman Road, PO Box 183112, Columbus, OH 43218. Please indicate donation is to go to the Kidney Transplant Program in Memory of Jamie Rammel.

RAMMEL, Joan F. Rammel (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Joan F. Rammel, 78, of 314 Augustus Street in St. Marys, OH died Sunday June 28, 2009 at her residence. She was born March 28, 1931 in Celina, OH to Andrew & Alma (Bertke) Niekamp. On May 20, 1950 in St. Henry, OH, she married Maurice “Moe” Rammel, who died May 29, 2006. Her love lives on through the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include 4 daughters, Karen (Terry) Makley of Troy, OH; Mary (Scott) Kogge; Theresa (Doug) Riesen; Lora (Bill) Krugh all three of St. Marys, OH; 3 sons, Steven (Sandi) Rammel; Tom (Pam) Rammel both of New Bremen, OH; John (Kaye) Rammel of St. Marys, OH; 32 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 4 Paul Niekamp; Tom (Mary) Niekamp; James (Margie) Niekamp all three of St. Henry, OH; Andrew Niekamp of Kettering, OH; 2 sisters, Phyllis (Joe) Miller of Battle Creek, MI; and Kathleen (Jerry) Pulskamp of New Bremen, OH. She was preceded in death by her: parents, husband, 1 sister Ethel (Elmer) Rinderle, a brother Lester (Bev) Niekamp, infant brother John Niekamp, and sister-in-law Dottie Niekamp. She was a 1949 graduate of St.Henry High School, where she was a cheerleader for four years. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and its choir, Altar Society, Legion of Mary, and was a Eucharistic minister and CCD teacher for many years. Joan was devout in her Catholic faith and devoted to her many friends, with whom she enjoyed playing cards. She also enjoyed crocheting and embroidery. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled 10:30 a.m. Thursday July 2, 2009 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church 511 E. Spring Street in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Gethsemane Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to: the Adopt-A-Student program at Holy Rosary School.

RAMMEL, Shawn Kay Rammel (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1465341) Shawn Kay Rammel, age 52, of St. Henry, died Monday, November 24, 2014 at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. She was born October 16, 1962 in Phoenix, AZ to Milton & Norma Jean (Matthews) Davidson, who survive in Celina. On May 24, 1986, she married John Rammel, and he survives in St. Henry. She is also survived by two daughters, Lindsey & Tony Bidlack of Montezuma and Aubrey Rammel of St. Henry, a grandson, Luke Bidlack, parents-in-law, Jack & Linda Rammel of St. Henry, and in-laws, Sally & Tim Braun of St. Henry, Bruce & Beverly Rammel of Florida, Nancy & Keith Weir of Dayton, Andy & Lori Rammel of Gordon, Tom & Amanda Rammel of Muncie, and Maggie & Ken Hartings of Ft. Recovery. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Marys Saddle Club, Ohio Western Horse Association and a former 4-H Advisor in the Horse Department. She worked at Foundations Behavioral Health and loved camping, traveling and spending time with family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, November 29, 2014 at St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry have been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

RAMSEY, Charlotte A. Ramsey (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 March 2016) Charlotte A. Ramsey, age 69, of Celina, formerly of Dayton, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on May 6, 1946, in Dayton to the late Vernon and Cecelia (Whitmore) Lewis. Charlotte is survived by her husband of 32 years, Robert Ramsey, of Celina; by one daughter and son-in-law Angela and William McCormick of Vandalia; by four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two sisters and brothers-in-law, three brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews and other relatives. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be Saturday at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton or St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Celina.

RAMSEY, John E. Ramsey (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Reverend John E. Ramsey, 58, of 802 West Jackson Street, Saint Marys, OH, died Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Saint Ritas Medical Center, Lima, following a brief illness. He was born March 23, 1950, in Celina, OH, the son of John and Marvel (McMullen) Ramsey. He married Cindy Goodwin on August 1, 1981; she survives at the residence. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children: Felicia Ramsey of Lima; John Ramsey of Van Wert; Stacey Ramsey of Van Wert; by a step-son, Roy Goodwin of Saint Marys; by ten grandchildren; by a brother, Ronnie Ramsey of Van Wert. He was preceded in death by his parents. John was a graduate of the Dayton International Broadcasting College and he had a long career in radio working as a disc jockey for many radio stations including WKKI, WIMT (T-102), where he was known as “Mad Jack” on the air; WAXC, WCSM and Froggy 94 in Tennessee. He was also known as “John Edwards” on the air. He was an ordained minister, having graduated from the Bible College of Hope Sound, FL. He was a well-known local musician, having played with the Rock Creek Band for more than 20 years as a drummer, guitarist and singer. He had also played with Jess King and Country Gospel for many years. He also enjoyed fishing and working on the computer. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Funeral rites will be held Monday, May 12, 2008, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to his wife.

RAMSEY, Mary Margaret Ramsey (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Mary Margaret Ramsey, 99, of 423 Huffman Street, St. Marys, died Thursday, November 10, 2011, at the St. Marys Living Center, where she had made her home for the past two years. She was born August 1, 1912, in Auglaize County, OH, the daughter of Charles F. and Clara (Rohrbach) Teeters. She married Walter “Pete” Ramsey on April 24, 1935 and he preceded her in death on February 17, 1977. She is survived by 2 daughters, Joan (David) Paul of New Bremen, OH; Mary (John) Holtzapple of St. Marys, OH, with whom she had made her home for 23 years; 1 son, Walter (Sue) Ramsey, Jr. of Belleville, OH; 9 grandchildren: Lisa (Donny) Townsend; Becky (Roland) Landry; Andrea Ramsey; Scott (Tina) Paul; Lori (Greg) Kramer; John (Jennifer) Holtzapple; Jeff (Shelly) Holtzapple; James (Janelle) Holtzapple; Jeremy (Brenda) Holtzapple; numerous great- grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister-in-law, Jean Ramsey of Bloomdale, OH; and 1 daughter-in-law, Sharon Ramsey. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 1 daughter, Donna Jean Ramsey; 1 son, Theodore Ramsey; 1 sister, Mildred Teeters; 5 brothers: Charles Teeters; Aldon Teeters; Lawrence Teeters; Franklin Teeters and Robert Teeters; and by a grandson, Benjamin Ramsey. Mary was a 1930 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in St. Marys and the Women’s Guild of the church. She retired from the Vanderhorst Canning Factory in St. Marys and she also cleaned homes for families in St. Marys. Mary was a true believer in God, hard work and enjoying every minute with her family. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

RAMSHAW, Marie C. Ramshaw (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 4 November 2009) Marie C. Ramshaw, age 91, of Cambridge, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at the Cardinal House, Cambridge. She was born May 12, 1918, in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Raymond Copeland and Martha (Kellemeyer) Copeland. In 1962, she married Robert Ramshaw. She is survived by two stepsons, John (Bonnie) Ramshaw of Cambridge, Michael (Susie) Wilson of Atlanta; four step- grandchildren, Joel Ramshaw, Joshua Ramshaw, Jonathan Wilson and Ashley Wilson; three step-great-grandchildren, Kacie Ramshaw, Jonah Wilson, Jaret Wilson; a cousin, Richard Bushong of Phoenix; a niece, Margaret Larkin; and three nephews, John Larkin, Tom Larkin and Bill Larkin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, who died in 1980. She was a graduate of St. Marys High School and a graduate of the University Of Cincinnati School Of Nursing. She was a registered nurse and had worked at Rocky Mountain Arsenal as a chief nurse. She retired in 1980. She was an avid sportswoman who loved to play golf and bowl. She also enjoyed fishing. Family services will be held at the Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of Guernsey Inc., PO Box 1165, Cambridge OH 43725.

RANDALL, Fred A. Randall (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 27 May 2016) Fred A. Randall, age 54 of Somerset, WI formerly of Wapakoneta passed away on Friday May 27, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Lima, OH on August 1, 1961 to Carlton W. & Freda Pauline (Walti) Randall who preceded him in death. He is survived by a special person in his life, Patty Sjoquist, 5 siblings Peggy (Eric) Ruppert of Wapakoneta, Susan (Johnny) LeMaster of Lima, Carlton E. (Deborah) Randall, Jerry (Brenda) Randall, Mary (Don) Wright all of Wapakoneta and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Charles Horman and a great-niece Grace F. Randall. Fred was a 1979 graduate of Wapakoneta Senior High School. Like his father before him, Fred was a dairy farmer. He enjoyed antiques, wildlife and especially fishing. Graveside services will be Saturday June 4, 2016 at Fairmount Cemetery, Uniopolis. Memorial contributions may be directed to the donor’s choice.

RANDALL, Grace Frances Randall (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 5 May 2016) Grace Frances Randall was born sleeping into the arms of the Lord, the evening of May 5, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney. She is the cherished daughter of Carlton C. "CC" & Michelle L. Randall, of Wapakoneta. Survivors also include her siblings at home, Hannah L. Prine, Carlton M. Randall, and Emmett C. Randall; her grandparents, Carlton E. & Deborah Randall, of Wapakoneta, Mike Dickman, of Van Wert, and Zelma Dickman of Van Wert; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. “Twinkle, twinkle little star, up in Heaven is where you are, flying high and twinkling bright, my guiding star, my shining light, twinkle, twinkle little star, my perfect angel is what you are!” A private service for family and close friends will be held. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery, Uniopolis.

RANLY, Alma Martha Ranly (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421099) Alma Martha Ranly, age 90, of Philothea, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Celina Manor. She was born September 30, 1922, in St. Wendelin, Ohio, to the late John & Cordula (Guggenbiller) Post. On August 20, 1947 she married Orville Ranly and he survives. She is also survived by eight children, Donna (Jack) Thobe of New Bremen, Nancy (Bill) Mueller of St. Henry, Linda McKitterick of Van Wert, David Ranly of Woodington, Roger (Karen) Ranly of St. Henry, Floyd (Betty) Ranly of Celina, Cindy (Dennis) Wellman of Bryant, IN, and Connie (Dave) Heinrichs of Coldwater, 24 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, a brother, Ben (Joan) Post of St. Henry, a sister, Mary Alice (Jim) Faller of New Weston, and in-laws, Leon Vondrell of Ft. Recovery, Henry Drees of St. Marys, Alice Post of St. Henry, Lucille Droesch of Chickasaw, Don (Joan) Ranly of Columbia, MO, Ella Mae (Ralph) Liette of Chickasaw, Rose Mary Obringer of Coldwater and Marie Ranly of St. Henry. She is preceded in death by infant children, Mary, Joseph and John, a son-in-law, Sam McKitterick, siblings and spouses, Eugene (Esther) Post, Gregor (Esther) Post, Zeno (Dolores) Post, Hugo (Norma) Post, Alvin Post, Rita (Herman) Nerderman, Agnes (Paul) Fullenkamp, Zita Drees and Rosie Vondrell, and in-laws, Alvina (Walter) Klosterman, Norbert (Ethel) Ranly, Rev. Victor Ranly C.PP.S., Hilda (Florus) Obringer, Sr. Theresa Joseph, Paul (Erma) Ranly, Art (Eileen) Ranly, Rita (Ray) Flaute and Rev. Ernest Ranly C.PP.S. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Philothea, and its ladies sodality. She formerly worked at the Mercer County Home, Buckeye Overall, Delco in Dayton, New Idea and was an accomplished seamstress. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 26, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Philothea. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater have been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

RANLY, Eileen H. Ranly (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421356) Eileen H. Ranly, age 81, of Cassella, Ohio, died on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. She was born May 8, 1931 in Cranberry Prairie, Ohio to the late Urban & Augusta (Muhlenkamp) Link. On April 29, 1950 she married Arthur E. Ranly in Cranberry Prairie, Ohio, and he died August 16, 2003. Eileen is survived by nine children, John & Janice Ranly of Cassella, Kathleen & Leon Homan of New Bremen, Jeffery & Barbara Ranly of Dayton, Peg & Steve Hirsch of Massillon, Lisa & Terry Moeller of Cassella, Joel & Sherri Ranly of St. Henry, Martin & Carol Ranly of Richland, MI, Matthew & Beth Ranly of Minster and Jason & Becky Ranly of Maria Stein, 30 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Edna Prenger of Minster, Bernice & Charles Stacy of Kentucky and a brother Ralph & Esther Link of Dayton, and in-laws, Marie Ranly of Minster, Orville & Alma Ranly of Philothea, Donald & Joan Ranly of Columbia, MO, Lucille Droesch of Chickasaw, Ella Mae & Ralph Liette of Chickasaw and Rosemary Obringer of Coldwater. She is also preceded in death by two daughters, Kristina Ranly and Lora Ranly, her step-mother, Celesta Link, a brother and spouse, Melvin & Dottie Link, two sisters and spouses, Hulda & Frank Feltz and Viola & Othmar Leugers, and two brothers-in-law, Leo Prenger and Art Meyer. She was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Cassella, the Christian Ladies Society, the Catholic Financial Life and volunteered at the Maria Stein Spiritual Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, November 16, 2012 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Cassella. Burial will follow in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, Cassella, Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to American Heart Association.

RANLY, Kristine L. Ranly (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 31 March 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Kristine L. Ranly, age 64, of New Bremen, OH died Tuesday March 31, 2020 at her residence, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 15, 1955 in St. Marys, OH to Norbert and Betty (Schroer) Steineman. Survivors include 2 sons Kurt (Charity) Ranly; Eric (Rachel) Ranly both of Minster, OH; a daughter Tina (Dusty) Wallace of New Bremen, OH; 8 grandchildren: Shelby, Cedric, Hayden, Maddex, Leila, Zane, Phoebe and Brody; 3 brothers Wayne (Donna) Steineman and Dave Steineman both of New Bremen, OH; Gene (Betty) Steineman of Lakeland, FL; 1 sister Deb (Keith) Burkholder of Lewis Center, OH; 1 brother- in-law David Gossard of St. Marys, OH and 1 sister-in-law Stacy Steineman of New Bremen, OH. Preceded in death by: parents Norbert and Betty Steineman; sister Kathleen Gossard; and brother John Steineman She was a graduate of New Bremen High School (Class of 1973). Kristine was the owner / operator of Reliable Products Co. in St. Marys. She began her career there in the family business shortly after graduating from high school. She.was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen, OH. Faith, family and a strong work ethic were the cornerstones of Kristine's life. In accordance with restrictions mandated by the COVID-19 outbreak, a graveside service is scheduled to be at the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. A public mass will be scheduled in her honor at a later date.

RANLY, Marie F. Koesters Ranly (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1992976) Marie F. Koesters-Ranly passed away Wednesday August 2, 2017 at the Gardens at St. Henry. Marie was born on March 30, 1923 in St. Wendelin, to the late Frank and Mary (Brunswick) Post. On April 12, 1944 Marie married Leonard J. Koesters, and he died July 5, 1980. She later married Paul J. Ranly on January 7, 1984, and he died January 30, 2012. Marie is survived by her 13 children: Jean & Elmer Mueller of Yorkshire, Joan & Gerald (Hap) Brunswick of Anna, Jim & Pat Koesters of Springboro, Bill & Kathy Koesters of Carthagena, Charlene & Lou Grieshop of Ft. Recovery, Kathy & Roger Broerman of Ft. Recovery, Michael & Jane Koesters of London, Becky & David Rammel of Ft. Recovery, Nick & Darlene Koesters of St. Wendelin, Judy & Jack Gaerke of Ft. Recovery, Steven & Joyce Koesters of St. Henry, Mary & Matt Cahill of St. Henry, and Frank & Diana Koesters of St. Wendelin. She is also survived by 46 grandchildren, 138 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren; as well as 11 step children and numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Marie is also survived by three sisters: Lucille Stahl of St. Henry, Donna & Vernon Huber of Maria Stein, and Dorothy Keller of Ft. Wayne, IN. Marie was preceded in death by her husbands, two grandchildren, a great grandchild, as well as her siblings: Margaret Kinder, Bernadette Fullenkamp, Ralph Post, Eddie Post, and Wally Post. She was a member of St. Wendelin Catholic Church, St. Wendelin, and the ladies sodality of the church. Marie was a homemaker, and enjoyed dancing, playing organ and accordion, as well as fishing, bowling, and playing cards. She had a talent crocheting, and she made afghans for each of her children, grandchildren, and even the great grandchildren. Marie was proud of the large family she raised and loved spending time with all of them. Mass of Christian burial will be Monday August 7th at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Wendelin Cemetery, Wendelin. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements.

RANLY, Orville S. Ranly (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1740697) Orville S. Ranly, age 89, of Philothea, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Celina Manor. He was born April 2, 1926, in Cassella, Ohio, to the late Peter & Sophia (Speck) Ranly. On August 20, 1947 he married Alma (Post) Ranly and she died July 23, 2013. He is survived by eight children, Donna (Jack) Thobe of New Bremen, Nancy (Bill) Mueller of St. Henry, Linda McKitterick of Van Wert, David Ranly of Woodington, Roger (Karen) Ranly of St. Henry, Floyd (Betty) Ranly of Celina, Cindy (Dennis) Wellman of Bryant, IN, and Connie (Dave) Heinrichs of Coldwater, 24 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, siblings, Don (Joan) Ranly, Columbia, MO, Ella Mae (Ralph) Liette, Chickasaw, in-laws, Rosemary Obringer, Coldwater, Marie Ranly, St. Henry, Ben (Joan) Post, St. Henry, Mary Alice Faller, New Weston, Leon Vondrell, Ft. Recovery, Henry Drees, St. Marys, and Alice Post, St. Henry. He is preceded in death by infant children, Mary, Joseph and John, a son-in-law, Sam McKitterick, siblings and spouses, Alvina (Walter) Klosterman, Norbert (Ethel) Ranly, Rev. Victor Ranly C.PP.S., Hilda (Florus) Obringer, Sr. Theresa Joseph, Paul (Erma) Ranly, Lucille (Ben) Droesch, Art (Eileen) Ranly, Rita (Ray) Flaute, Rev. Ernest Ranly C.PP.S., infant sister Mary Ellen, infant brothers Walter and Joseph, and in-laws, Eugene (Esther) Post, Gregor (Esther) Post, Zeno (Dolores) Post, Hugo (Norma) Post, Alvin Post, Rita (Herman) Nerderman, Agnes (Paul) Fullenkamp, Zita Drees, Rosie Vondrell, and Jim Faller. He was a very active member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Philothea, and sang in the choir. Orville was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Second World War, and served as a past commander of the Coldwater American Legion. He worked at the former New Idea factory in Coldwater for 42 years. He was also a member of the C.K. of A. in Cassella, the Knights of St. John in Maria Stein, and was a past school board member. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Philothea. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater have been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to ViaQuest Hospice of Mercer County.

RANLY, Paul J. Ranly (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420764) Paul J. Ranly age 91 of 263 N. Hanover St., Minster, Ohio passed away on Monday January 30, 2012 in St. Marys, Ohio. He was born April 14, 1920 in Cassella to the late Peter & Sophia (Speck) Ranly. He married Erma Mary Obringer on April 15, 1944. She preceded him in death on December 12, 1980. He then married Marie F. (Post) Koesters on January 7, 1984. She survives in St. Henry. He is also survived by children Daniel & Peggy Ranly, Minster, Alice (Ranly) & Lloyd Duncan, Greenfield, IN, Dorothy (Ranly) Lesher, Englewood, Gerald & Nancy Ranly, Minster, Marie (Ranly) Eakle, Kettering, James & Mary Ranly, Minster, Dale & Jeanette Ranly, Minster, Nicholas & Karen Ranly, Minster, Marvin & Carol Ranly, Minster, Gene Ranly, Lebanon, Kevin & Debora Ranly, Ft. Loramie, and deceased son Lester & son-in-law Gary Eakle, 28 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; step-daughters; Jean & Elmer Mueller, Yorkshire, Joan & Gerald (Hap) Brunswick, Anna, Charlene & Lou Grieshop, Ft. Recovery, Kathy & Roger Broerman, Ft. Recovery, Becky & David Rammel, Ft. Recovery, Judy & Jack Gaerke, Ft. Recovery, Mary & Matt Cahill, St. Henry, step-sons; Jim & Pat Koesters, Springboro, Bill & Kathy Koesters, Carthagena, Michael & Jane Koesters, London, Nick & Darlene Koesters, St. Henry, Steven & Joyce Koesters St. Henry, Frank & Diana Koesters, St. Henry, 46 step grandchildren & 1 deceased, 97 step great grandchildren & 1 deceased & 3 step great-great grandchildren, brothers & sisters; Lucille Droesch, Chickasaw, Orville & Alma Ranly Philothea, Ella Mae & Ralph Liette, Chickasaw, Donald & Eva Ranly, Kansas City, MO, sister-in-law Eileen Ranly, Cassella. He was preceded in death by brothers, sisters & in-laws Alvina & Walter Klosterman, Norbert & Ethel Ranly, Victor Ranly, Hilda & Florus Obringer, Walter Ranly, Arthur Ranly Rita & Raymond Flaute, Fr. Ernest Ranly, Mary Ellen Ranly, Joseph Ranly & Bernard Droesch. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, and an honorary member of the St. Augustine Men's choir after 46 years of service. He was also a member of the Minster Knights of Columbus, Minster Eagles, Minster VFW, Maria Stein American Legion, Maria Stein Knights of St. John, Minster Athletic & Academic Boosters, Lake Loramie Improvement Association, Naim of the North & C K of A, Cassella. He was the founder of Ranly Cabinets and worked from 1956 to 1982 and was an avid fisherman. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, February 2, 2012 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster was entrusted with the arrangements. Burial will be at St. Augustine Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be held at the cemetery by the Minster Firing Squad. Family requests donations be made to Lake Loramie Improvement Association.

RANLY, Romania F. Ranly (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 May 2008) Romania F. Ranly, age 85, formerly of Ohio 66, Minster, died Thursday, May 29, 2008, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She had been a patient at the St. Marys Living Center. She was born Sept. 23, 1922, in Osgood, a daughter of William and Frances (Meinor) Schmidt and they preceded her in death. On Sept. 12, 1942, in Sharpsburg, she married Clarence J. Ranly and he preceded her in death on July 15, 1990. She is survived by five children, Marilyn (William) Huecker of Coldwater, Herbert Ranly of Minster, Doris (Larry) Barhorst of Russia, Robert (Paula) Ranly of New Bremen and Jane (Doug) Knob of Minster; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. She was the last of her family. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Henry, Vincent and John Schmidt; five sisters, Angeline Winhoven, Loretta Schmidt, Irene Fink, Madonna Papp and Ethel Ranly. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. She was a former member of St. Monica Ladies Sodality. She was a homemaker. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Minster Area Life Squad.

RANSBOTTOM, Carl Dennis Ransbottom (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420979) Carl Dennis Ransbottom, age 73, of 1117 Kingswood Ct. in Celina, passed away Thursday Sept. 29, 2011 at the Gardens in Celina. He was born on Nov. 26, 1937 to the late Clifford M. & Kathlene E. (Chapman) Ransbottom in Celina, Ohio. Survivors include his children Lori Smith, David Ransbottom, Chris Ransbottom all of Columbus, Renee Ransbottom of Los Angeles, CA, sister Sue Ransbottom & Sam McGuire of Elida, Peggy & Don Wrinkle of Tampa, FL. Dennis graduated from Celina High School in 1955 and received his Masters Degree in music from The Ohio University. He was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Celina and Sigma Nu Fraternity. Dennis was a Music Director for Celina City School. A Memorial services will be Saturday Oct. 15, 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 State of the Heart Home Health Care & Hospice.

RASAWEHR, Jerry Roger Rasawehr (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 1 April 2010) Jerry Roger Rasawehr, age 68, of Mendon, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born June 5, 1941, in Mercer County, a son to Ernest Frederick and Betty Erlean (Painter) Rasawehr; they preceded him in death. On Sept. 22, 1962, he married Catherine E. (Schwartz) and she survives. He is also survived by two sons, Roger (Bonnie) Rasawehr of St. Marys, Ronnie (Ellen) Rasawehr of Geneva, IN; two daughters, Rita (Andy) Buffenbarger of Mendon, Rhonda Rasawehr of Mendon; his mother-in-law, Doris Schwartz of Spencerville; eight grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be Saturday at W. H. Dick and Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon. Burial will follow in Mendon Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association.

RASAWEHR, Marcella Rasawehr (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 July 2008) Marcella Rasawehr, age 87, 1506 Meadowview Drive, Celina, died Monday, July 7, 2008, at the Miller House, Celina, of natural causes. She was born Feb. 7, 1921, in Mercer County, a daughter of Michael Linn and Amelia Baker. On June 1, 1945, she married Herbert Rasawehr and he preceded her in death Jan. 15, 1998. She is survived by two sons, Thomas D. Rasawehr of Celina and Timothy D. Rasawehr of St. Marys; a daughter, Carolyn (Niles) Pierstorff of Celina; a brother and sister-in-law; and two grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two brothers; and four sisters. Funeral services will be Thursday, at St. John Lutheran Church, Celina. Burial will follow at St. Paul Lutheran, Wabash. Cisco Funeral Home, Celina is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to Celina Area Visiting Nurses and Hospice the Caring Way.

RASAWUHR, Brett Allan Rasawuhr (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 4 August 2016) Brett Allan Rasawuhr, age 47, of Mendon, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 in the Emergency Room at Van Wert County Hospital. He was born on August 31, 1968 in Lima. His parents and step-mother, Pam (Hays) Rasawuhr and Daniel & Janet Rasawuhr, all survive in Mendon. Also surviving are his brother and sister, David Rasawuhr of Celina and Jennifer & Michael Roberts of Mendon and his nieces and nephews: Brittney Rasawuhr, Jared Griswold, Derek Rasawuhr and Lucas and Hailey Roberts. Brett was preceded in death by his grandparents: Ralph & Phyllis Rasawuhr, Hubert & Virginia Hays, step-father, Kenny Dutton and a Nephew, Joseph Daniel Roberts. A 1987 graduate of Mendon Union High School, Brett worked in construction. He was a member of the Mendon First Church of God. Brett enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and spending time at the river. W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon is handling the arrangements. Funeral services will be Monday, August 8th at the Mendon funeral home. Burial will follow at the Mendon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mendon Church of God.

RASBERRY, Richard L. Rasberry (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – November 23, 2012) Richard L. Rasberry, age 56, of Celina, died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on Jan. 4, 1956, in Celina, to James Rasberry and Dona Lauber, and they preceded him in death. On Sept. 5, 1992, he married Michele Ann Gray, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 20, 2000. He is survived by 2 brothers, Mike (Janet) Rasberry of Celina and Garry (Annette) Moorman of Heartland, MI; 1 sister, Patrica (Dennis) Pruitt of Columbia, SC; and 1 sister-in-law, Mary Rasberry of Polson, MT. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Rasberry. He was a 1975 graduate of Celina High School. Funeral services will be Sunday at Cisco Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will be held at a later date in Calvary Cemetery in Mendon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercer County Humane Society.

RASCHE, Marjorie Florene Rasche (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 August 2016) Marjorie Florene Rasche, age 88, of Wapakoneta passed peacefully in her sleep Monday, Aug. 8, 2016, at her residence in the Gardens of Wapakoneta, where she recently celebrated her 88th birthday with family and friends. She was born on July 1, 1928, in Muncie, IN, to Fred R. and Vyrle F. (Nelson) Johnson, who preceded her in death. Marjorie spent her youth and adolescence in Chicago. She married William Thomas Rasche and later relocated to St. Marys to raise and care for her growing family. A devoted wife and mother, Marjorie loved nature, music, art, poetry and spirituality with daily meditations. They lived happily until his untimely passing in 1987 at the age of 63 after 40 years of marriage. Survivors include 2 sons: Larry (Kendra) Rasche, Terry (Jill) Rasche, her rays of sunshine; her loving grandchildren Jennifer, Patrick (Jennifer B.) Michael, Amanda, Taylor, Wesley (Amber), Sarah (John D.), Alexandre; her great-grandchildren Reed, Sofia, Sebastian, Tess, and a brother Harold (Alice) Johnson of NC. She was preceded in death by an infant son Garry Rasche; by a brother Donald (Laurel) Johnson and her loyal and loving companion Baby, who will be sharing Marge's final resting place as requested in her final wishes. A celebration of life services will be held at noon Saturday at Wayne Street Methodist Church of St. Marys. A gathering of family and friends will follow at the residence of Jill and Terry Rasche at 2626 Adgate Road in Shawnee. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial gifts may be made to Hayes Arboretum, 801 Elks Country Club Road, Richmond, IN, 47374, or Habitat for Humanity Int., 121 Habitat St. Americus, GA, 31709-3468. The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta, to assist with the arrangements. "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." - Albert Einstein.

RASNEOR, Donald E. Rasneor (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Donald E. Rasneor, 76, formerly of 2100 Celina Road in St. Marys, OH died Monday April 30, 2007 at the Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys. He was born October 25, 1930 in Noble Twp. -- Auglaize Co., OH to Elmer & Velma (McClintock) Rasneor. He was preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Bennie Mae Logana, who died February 15, 1980. He is survived by sons Bruce (Julie) Rasneor; Mark Rasneor; Clark (Helen) Rasneor all three of St. Marys, OH; daughter, Linda (Bob) Pruitt of Louisville, KY; 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law Fay Noble of St. Marys, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer & Velma Rasneor; wife; brother, Guy Rasneor; sister, Evelyn Henne; sister, Ruth Glass; step-son, Judson McCartney. He was a veteran of the US Navy, having served during the Korean Conflict. He was the retired owner/operator of Rasneor Milk Hauling, after having worked first with his father and then on his own for a great many years. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, VFW Post # 9289, American Legion Post # 323 and Eagles Lodge Aerie # 767, all in St. Marys. He was an avid fan of open-wheeled automobile racing, and especially enjoyed going to the races at the Indianapolis, Winchester and Eldora Speedways. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Friday, May 4, 2007 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 511 E. Spring St., St. Marys, OH. Burial, with graveside military rites will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys, OH.

RASNEOR, Roger Rasneor (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Roger Rasneor, 58, of 1008 Hendricks Avenue in St. Marys, OH died 6:27 a.m. Saturday June 30, 2007 at the Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys. He was born August 13, 1948 in Lima, OH to Guy & Fay (Williamson) Rasneor. He is survived by: his mother Fay Noble of St. Marys, OH. He is also survived by numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by: brother Craig Allen Rasneor, father Guy Rasneor, step-father Dr. A. B. Noble, paternal grandparents Elmer & Velma (McClintock) Rasneor, maternal grandparents Clarence & Mazie (Sutton) Williamson. Disabled since birth, he received loving, personal care and attention throughout his life from his mother and grandmother. He enjoyed collecting catalogs and ball caps. Services are scheduled for Friday July 6, 2007 at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home (High Street Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorials may directed to the Auglaize Co. Humane Society.

RATCLIFF, Kathy Lynn Holsinger Ratcliff (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – February 9, 2012) Kathy Lynn (Holsinger) Ratcliff, age 49, of Findlay passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center with her husband and family by her side. Kathy was born on Aug. 15, 1962, to George and Geri (Adams) Holsinger. Kathy worked as a laborer and was most recently employed with PBE Enterprises. Kathy is survived by her husband Don Ratcliff; daughter, Holly Coldiron; granddaughter, Scarlet Fox; mother and step-father, Geri (Clyde) Musgrave; sisters, Sherry (Ben) Bechstein, and Deb Brown; brothers, Tim, Mark, and Allen (Laura) Holsinger; and many nieces and nephews she dearly loved. Kathy was preceded in death by her father, and by the aunt and uncle with whom she spent her earlier years, Jim and Mae Holbrook. Hufford Family Funeral Home, 1500 Manor Hill Road, Findlay (419-422-1500) is handling the arrangements. Funeral services will by at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Knollcrest cemetery. Memorial contributions in Kathy’s name may be made to the American Cancer Society.

RATERMAN, James Raterman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – July 1, 2011 James Raterman, age 67, of Sidney, formerly of Russia, died on Wednesday June 29, 2011. He was born on June 1, 1944, in Piqua, to George and Marie (Peltier) Raterman, and they preceded him in death. On Oct. 17, 1964, he married Joyce Voisard, and she preceded him in death on April 4, 1987. On July 24, 1994, he married Joyce Meyer, and she survives him. He is also survived by his daughters, Shelly and Sam Gilardi of Mount Vernon, and Missy (Brad) Francis of Russia; his stepsons, Richard and Chris Meyer of Botkins, John (Angie) Meyer of Botkins, David Meyer of Kettlersville; his grandchildren, Ashley, Jocelyn and Kyle Gilardi, Derek, Danielle, Treg and Corrina Francis, and Cameron Raterman; step-grandchildren Kyle, Kayla, Collin, Courtney, Cody and Sydney Meyer; his sisters, Janet (Larry) Monnin of Sidney and Julie (Frank) Gilardi of Sidney. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael; and his sister, Judy. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Sidney, and a former member of St. Remy Catholic Church in Russia. He was also a member of Versailles Eagles and the Sidney Moose Lodge. After having various jobs at Copeland Corporation, he retired in 2006, after 44 years of service. Funeral services will be Monday at St. Remy Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Remy Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Russia is handling the arrangements.

RATERMAN, Norma M. Raterman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1850487) Norma M. Raterman, age 93, of Minster passed away Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Versailles Health Care Center. She was born on February 27, 1923 in Minster, Ohio to the late Frank & Cecelia (Thieman) Severin. She married Joseph L. Raterman on September 17, 1949 in Minster, Ohio. He preceded her in death on April 28, 2004. She is survived by children: Mary Jo Raterman, Kettering, James & Karen Raterman, Versailles, Caren & Raymond Joyner, Lindenhurst, IL, 6 grandchildren: Jacki & Shane Stonebraker, Joe & Andrea Raterman, Julie & Kurt Thobe & Justine Raterman, Camille Joyner & Thomas Joyner, 9 great grandchildren: Brooke, Conner, & Maddox Stonebraker, Reed, Reagan, Remy & Ross Raterman, Tucker & Myla Thobe with another Thobe great grandchild due in October, nieces: Carole Middendorf, Mary & Richard Connolly, nephews: John & Carol Huelsman, Robert & Ann Huelsman & William Frierott. She was preceded in death by son Jay Raterman in 1979, sisters: Marie Huelsman, Elsie Meyer & Martha Hurley, brothers Urban Severin & Wilfred Severin. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and of the Minster Historical Society. Norma lived all her life in Minster except for 6 months when she lived in Denver, CO. When she moved back to Minster she worked as a secretary for John Herkenhoff at the Minster Machine Co. Her family was her whole life and she spent much time watching her children & grandchildren play high school & college sports and keeping score in her small notebook. She enjoyed playing bingo, cards and she rode her bicycle with her friends, late into her 70’s. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, September 12, 2016 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, Ohio. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster have been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

RATERMANN, Steven E. Ratermann (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 27 February 2019) Steven E. Ratermann, age 64, of Loramie Creek Drive in Fort Loramie, passed away of natural causes Sunday afternoon, March 3, 2019, at the Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus. He was born Jan. 5, 1955, in Sidney, to the late Urban Ratermann and Pauline (Cole) Ratermann who survives in Fort Loramie. On April 28, 1979, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Piqua, Steve married Chris (Butt) Ratermann who also survives along with three children, Laura (Michael) Davis of Sidney, Scott (Melissa) Ratermann of Sidney and Jamie Ratermann (Godfred Essim) of New York City; seven siblings: Frank (Illean) Ratermann of Sidney, Leah (Dennis) Wente of New Bremen, Fred Ratermann of Fort Loramie, Mary Ann (Greg) Novitsky of Flower Mound, TX, Philip (Lisa) Ratermann of Tipp City, Karl (Robin) Ratermann of Fort Loramie and Matt (Jane) Ratermann of Fort Loramie; sisters and brothers-in-law: Kathy Butt of Houston, Larry (Lisa) Butt of Piqua, Rob Butt of Pickerington, Steve (Gale) Butt of Piqua, Karen Sudduth (Ralph Patterson) of Brookville, Theresa Perando of Kettering and Dave (Karen) Butt of Sidney as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and in-laws, Beverly and Duane Butt. Steve was a 1973 graduate of Fort Loramie High School before going on to Wright State University to obtain a bachelor's degree in finance. He had been owner and operator of Ratermann Insurance in Fort Loramie leading to the formation of the Ruese Insurance Group where he had been co-owner and partner. He spent 36 years in the insurance business. Years ago Steve was employed at the former First Federal Bank in Sidney and Emerson Wagner Realty. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, the Sons of the American Legion and a founding member of the Fort Loramie Education Foundation. Over the years, Steve served on the Fort Loramie School CARE levy committee, Old Time Fourth of July Committee, McLean Township Zoning Board, Lock One Theater Board, ACE and Athletic Booster's. Steve enjoyed fishing, boating, gardening, and bird watching. He had a knack for befriending acquaintances, telling jokes and igniting laughter. Steve was dedicated to his family and especially enjoyed any time that he could spend with them. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery. Gehret Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Urban Ratermann Scholarship Fund / FLEF or charity of choice.

RAUCH, Howard William Rauch (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 21 May 2008) Howard William Rauch, age 92, died Thursday, April 10, 2008. He was born Oct. 31, 1915, in Van Wert County, a son or Reuben and Bessie Wollam Rauch. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Berniece Miller Rauch He is survived by a daughter, Sharon McComb (Bob) of Watertown, TN; three granddaughters, LeAnne McComb of Nashville, TN, Alana McComb (David) Pelren of Cookleville, TN, Lisa McComb (Paul) Johnson of Nashville, TN; two great-grandchildren, Andrew Robert Johnson and Sarah Elizabeth Pelren; two sisters-in-law, Mary Stuber Rauch of Cridersville and Betty Miller Place of St. Marys; and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Clyde E. Rauch; a sister, Dorothy Jane Rauch Lindsay; and a granddaughter, Andrea Lynn McComb. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Merchant Marines, an industrial engineer, woodmaker, gardener and avid learner. He learned to enjoy travel, but always missed his beloved northern Ohio "the garden spot of the world." He will be greatly missed by friends and family. He lived a full life and missed Berniece immensely. An open house and tree planting were held in his memory on April 20, at Watertown Bed and Breakfast, 116 Depot Ave., Watertown, TN. A Ohio memorial service will be Saturday, at Salem Presbyterian Church, Venedocia. Memorial contributions may be directed to Friends of the Watertown Library, c/o Jean Jennings, 604 W. Main St., Watertown, TN 37184, or Alive Hospice, 1710 Patterson St., Nashville, TN 37203.

RAUDABAUGH, D. Richard Raudabaugh (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 January 2010) D. Richard Raudabaugh, age 83, formerly of 914 Windsor Circle in Celina, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at the Genessis Health Care Center of Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville. He was born June 13, 1926, in Celina, a son to the late Duard and Ethel Beryl (Wurster) Raudabaugh. On Dec. 2, 1950, he married Joyce Archbold, she preceded him in death July 10, 1986. He is survived by his son, Blair Raudabaugh of Celina; his daughter and son-in-law, Peggy (Eric) Clapper of Zanesville; three grandchildren; a sister-in-law; and a sister and brother-in-law. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Raudabaugh and two brothers. He served his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II as a motor machinist mate third class in the South Pacific. Private graveside services will be held Sunday, in North Grove Cemetery in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made at the Central Presbyterian Church, 6th St., Zanesville or to State of the Heart Home Health and Hospice.

RAUDABAUGH, George E. Raudabaugh (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – March 29, 2013) George E. Raudabaugh, age 55, of Dublin, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Kobacker House. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Mary Beth; parents, G. Edward and Jeanette; brothers, Chris (Cheryl), Bill (Jill) Raudabaugh; sister, Lori (Paul) Havlovitz; 7 nieces and nephews; and other relatives. After George graduated from St. Marys Memorial High School, he served in the Army as a Russian translator. George was a graduate of The Ohio State University. He was a dedicated Buckeyes football and basketball fan. He enjoyed reading, playing on his computer, fine dining, (thank you, Refectory), trips to Las Vegas and going on cruises. George was employed at Clear Saleing and thoroughly enjoyed his role as a computer programmer. Funeral services will be Monday at Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High St., Worthington. Contributions may be made to Kobacker House/HomeReach Hospice in George’s memory.

RAUDABAUGH, George Edward Raudabaugh (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 12 August 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) George Edward “Ed” Raudabaugh, age 85, of Saint Marys, died August 13, 2020, at his residence. He was born November 3, 1934, in Saint Marys, the son of George and Josephine (Smith) Raudabaugh. He married Jeanette Wendel on June 9,1956, and she preceded him in death on May 31, 2017. He is survived by his children: Chris (Cheryl) Raudabaugh of Delaware, Ohio; Bill (Jill) Raudabaugh of Dublin, Ohio; Lori (Paul) Havlovitz of Dublin; a daughter-in-law, Mary Beth Raudabaugh of Columbus; two grandchildren: Sam Raudabaugh and Sally Yi; by his step-grandchildren: Lauren Shaefer; Amanda Martin; Kyle Havlovitz; Justin Havloviz; and Tate Havlovitz. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and a brother, Joe Raudabaugh. Ed was a 1952 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School, and a graduate of the University of Akron. He served as Tax Commissioner for the City of Saint Marys for many years. Ed was active in the community. He was a member of the Saint Marys Rotary Club, Idlewild, and the Mercer County Sportsmens’ Club. He was a member of the Mad River Mountain Ski patrol for 45 years, and a member of the National Ski Patrol Team. He also enjoyed boating and traveling. Private family services will be held at Gethsemane Cemetery in Saint Marys. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, is entrusted with Ed’s funeral arrangements.

RAUDABAUGH, Jeanette M. Raudabaugh (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 31 May 2017) Jeanette M. Raudabaugh, age 82, of 5000 Rainbow Drive, St. Marys, died May 31, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born March 28, 1935, in Coldwater, Ohio, the daughter of Sylvester and Lucy (Sommers) Wendel. She married George E. Raudabaugh on June 9, 1956, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys, and he survives at the residence. She is also survived by her children: Christopher (Cheryl) Raudabaugh of Delaware, OH; Bill (Jill) Raudabaugh of Dublin, OH; Lori (Paul) Havlovitz of Dublin; her grandchildren: Sam Raudabaugh; Sally Yi; her step-grandchildren: Lauren Schaefer; Amanda Martin; Kyle Havlovitz; Justin Havlovitz; Gina Havlovitz; and a sister, Mary Ann Greaney of Minneapolis, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents; by a son, George Raudabaugh; by her siblings: Joseph Wendel; James Wendel; Mildred Bomholt and Miriam Cartwright. Jeanette was a 1953 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. She graduated from Ohio Northern University with a BS in Education; she earned her MS from Wright State University. She retired from St. Marys City Schools, where she was a teacher for many years. She enjoyed snow skiing, boating, knitting, teaching yoga and swimming. Jeanette was very social and will be remembered for her warm personality. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, June 5, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Private family burial rites will be held at Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys. The family will host an open house Monday at the residence, 5000 Rainbow Drive, St Marys. Memorial gifts may be given to Kobacker Hospice House, 800 McConnell Drive, Columbus.

RAUH, John M. Rauh (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – November 12, 2012) John M. Rauh, age 68, of Coldwater, died on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at his residence. He was born on Feb. 17, 1944, in Celina, to Urban Rauh and Cecelia (Reichert), and they preceded him in death. On Nov. 15, 2011, he married Janie C. (Turner) Rauh, and she survives in Decatur, IN. He is survived by a stepson, Eric (Tina) Sorg of La Salle, MI; 1 stepdaughter, Hannah Martin of St. Marys; 1 brother; 6 stepgrandchildren; and 1 brother-in-law. He was preceded in death by a brother. Funeral services will be Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony. Burial will be held in St. Anthony Cemetery. Brockman - Boeckman Funeral Home in Fort Recovery is handling the arrangements.

RAY, Bethany Carrell Ray (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 9 January 2016) Bethany Carrell Ray, age 17, formerly of 1306 Hawthorne Drive, St. Marys, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at Heritage Manor in Minster. She was born on Dec. 15, 1999, in Lima to Neal and Deborah (Carrell) Ray. She is survived by her father Neal (Tori Hoelscher) Ray of New Knoxville; her mother Deborah (Bob) Smith of St. Marys; her half-brother Trenton Klaus of St. Marys; her paternal grandfather Neal Ray Sr. of St. Marys; her paternal grandmother Phyllis Ward of St. Marys; her maternal grandmother Nancy (Dave) Carpenter of Dublin and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She attended St. Marys City Schools. Her favorite pastimes included listening to music, watching movies, and attending football games. Bethany had an awesome smile that could melt your heart. 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 the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the David Stammen Medical Fund c/o Osgood State Bank.

RAY, Jeffery A. Ray (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Jeffery A. Ray, 44, of 324 South Wayne Street, St. Marys, OH, died Friday, November 2, 2007, at OSU Hospital in Columbus, OH. He was born May 9, 1963, in St. Marys, OH, to Neal Ray, Sr. and Phyllis (Steinke) Ward. His father survives in New Knoxville. His mother, Phyllis (Hasroe) Ward survives in Wapakoneta. He is survived by a daughter, Ashley M. Ray, at home; a son, Jacob A. Ray, also at home; the children’s mother, Donna; his five brothers, Michael (Fran) Ray of Tarpon Springs, FL, Dennis (Lynne) Ray of Celina, OH, Bill Ray of Wapakoneta, OH, James (DeeDee) Ray of St. Marys, OH, and Neal (Jessica) Ray, Jr. of St. Marys, OH; 4 nephews and 2 nieces. Jeff was a 1981 graduate of New Knoxville High School. In 1984 he founded Ray’s Recycling in Saint Marys, which specializes in providing commercial recycling assistance to clients throughout the United States. He was the owner of Grand Carriage II in Saint Marys. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Burkettsville. He was a devoted family man, and his variety of interests included history, innovative technology, and preserving the environment. He especially enjoyed construction and remodeling as a hobby, and also had a keen interest in the preservation and restoration of antique automobiles. Funeral Services will be held November 6, 2007 at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Rd., St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow at St. Wendelin Cemetery, Mercer County. Memorial donations may be directed to the Auglaize County Unit of the American Cancer Association.

RAY, William C. Ray (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) William C. “Bill” Ray, 48, of 10170 Burr Oak Road, Wapakoneta, Ohio, died suddenly on Monday, March 15, 2010, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys. He was born October 31, 1961, in Saint Marys, the son of Neal and Phyllis (Steinke) Ray, Sr. His father survives in Saint Marys and his mother, Phyllis (Hasroe) Ward also survives in Saint Marys. He is survived by his 2 sons, William and Jack Ray, who both lived with their father; by 4 brothers: Michael (Fran) Ray of Tarpon Springs, FL; Dennis (Lynne) Ray of Celina; James (DeeDee) Ray of Saint Marys; Neal Ray, Jr. of Saint Marys; by 3 nieces and 3 nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jeff Ray. Bill was a 1980 graduate of New Knoxville High School. He was employed as a coordinator at Honda of America in Anna, OH. He loved the Cincinnati Reds and had attended Opening Day for 30 consecutive years; he was a season ticket holder for many years He had visited every major league baseball park in the United States and he was also a fan of the New Orleans Saints. Funeral rites will be Saturday, March 20, 2010, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.

RAYMOND, Carol Raymond (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 19 December 2017) Carol Raymond, age 92, of St. Marys, died Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, at Joint Township District Hospital in St. Marys. Mrs. Raymond was born Sept. 12, 1925, in St. Marys, the daughter of Louis and Marie (Huffman) Schmehl. On June 26, 1943, she married Olin "John" Raymond, who preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 1998. She is survived by her son, Dr. Jack (Helen) Raymond of Findlay; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; her sisters, Martha Coby of St. Marys, Jane Thomes of St. Marys, Dorothy Peffley of Celina, Louise Davis of Celina and Alice Katterheinrich-Carpenter of New Knoxville and her brother, Robert (Dottie) Schmehl of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Marie Schmehl; her husband, Olin John Raymond; her infant daughter, Jill Raymond and her sister, Marjorie Stienecker. She was a 1943 graduate of Memorial High School. She was a retired secretary from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included bowling and traveling to Florida. Carol was very friendly and outgoing. She will be deeply missed by those who knew her. Funeral rites are scheduled to be Wednesday at the Meyer Community Chapel of Otterbein St. Marys. Private burial will take place in the Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton. Arrangements are entrusted to Miller Funeral Homes in St. Marys.

RAYMOND, Dorothy Raymond (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Dorothy “Ruth” Raymond, age 93, of 936 W. High Street in St. Marys, OH died Saturday January 20, 2014 in St. Marys, OH. She was born October 14, 1920 in St. Marys, OH to Ralph Harrison and Mina Christine (Finke) Palmer. On May 29, 1938 in St. Marys, OH she married Edwin M. Hollman, who died October 19, 1974. On March 11, 1983, she married Vernon “Susie” Raymond, Sr., who died September 30, 1998. She is survived by 2 daughters, Jill (John) Bowers of St. Marys, OH; Joy (Steve) Peterson- Sibold of St. Marys, OH; 2 sons, Jack (Karen) Hollman of Waynesfield, OH; James Edwin (Darlene) Hollman of St. Marys, OH; 3 step-daughters, Jean (Fred) Waesch of Celina, OH; Mary Jo (Tom) Walter of St. Marys, OH; Joyce (Charles) Greenawalt of St. Marys, OH; Karen James of St. Marys, OH; 2 step-sons, Michael (Gina) Raymond of Decatur, IN; Donald (Karen) Raymond of St. Marys, OH; step-daughter-in-law, Kathy Raymond of St. Marys, OH; 13 grandchildren: Mark (Patty) Bowers, Cathy (John) Prenger, Dan (Barb) Bowers, Jason (Holly) Hollman, Kelli (Ken) Kattenbrock, Jacque Hollman, Jim (Julie) Hollman, Todd (Missie) Hollman, Amy (Dave) Griffin, David (Amy) Peterson, Tom (Joyce) Peterson, Mike (Anne) Peterson, Theresa (Joe) Marcus; 30 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; 21 step-grandchildren; 47 step-great-grandchildren; 5 step-great-great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: parents, Ralph and Mina Palmer; 1st husband Edwin Hollman; 2nd husband Vernon “Susie” Raymond, Sr.; sister, Berdell Ice; grandchildren: Kara Morgan and Eric Bowers; step-son, Vernon Raymond, Jr.; step- grandchildren: Chuck Greenawalt, Brittany Raymond and Todd Raymond; step-son-in-law, Gary James. She was a 1938 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. A homemaker and farmwife, she retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 29 years of service as a production employee. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ and its Rebekah Circle, Hawthorne Chapter # 119 Order of Eastern Stars (past Worthy Matron), Women’s Study Club, and served on the board of Auglaize Co. Women and Crippled Children Fund. She also served as Mother Advisor to the Rainbow Girls. In addition, she volunteered as a reader and tutor for children at West Elementary School and served as an official bald eagle nest monitor for the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Her favorite pastimes include attending St. Marys Roughrider sporting events, supporting the Cleveland Browns football team and watching NASCAR auto racing. She also enjoyed camping, traveling, bird-watching and growing flowers. Faith, family and hard work were of utmost importance to Ruth. She will be missed terribly by her loving family. Rites are scheduled for Saturday January 25, 2014 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to either St. Paul’s UCC or Community Health Professionals of Celina, OH.

RAYMOND, Vernon E. Raymond, Jr. (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Vernon E. Raymond, Jr., 61, of 127 Marbello Court, St. Marys, OH, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at the Toledo Hospital from injuries sustained in a car-bicycle accident on June 23, 2009. Mr. Raymond was participating in the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure and crashed near Bowling Green, OH. He was born July 12, 1947 in Celina, OH, the son of Vernon and Dorothy (Williams) Raymond, Sr. He married Kathy Heaps on July 8, 1972 and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by 1 son, Jeff Raymond of St. Marys, OH; 1 daughter, Annie Raymond of San Diego, CA; 4 sisters, Jean (Fred) Waesch of Celina, OH; Mary Jo (Tom) Walter; Joyce (Chuck) Greenawalt; Kate (Gary) James all three of St. Marys, OH; 2 brothers, Michael (Gina) Raymond of Decatur, IN; Donald (Karen) Raymond of St. Marys, OH; his step-mother, Ruth Raymond of St. Marys, OH; 1 brother-in-law, John Steven Heaps of Lima, OH; 2 step-sisters, Jill (John) Bowers; Joy (Steve) Sibold both of St. Marys, OH; 2 step-brothers, Jack (Karen) Hollman of Waynesfield, OH; Jim (Darlene) Hollman of St. Marys, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a nephew, Charles Greenawalt, Jr. Vernon was a 1966 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. He also graduated from Wright State University. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Viet Nam era in Korea. He was retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in St. Marys, where he had been an engineer. Vernon loved athletics, especially tennis, which he played at Breakaway Rec Plex in Celina. He also loved cycling, hiking and mountain climbing. He had coached Little League baseball and YMCA basketball. He was a member of the Memorial High School Alumni Association and also the Wright State Alumni Association. He belonged to Idlewild Men’s Club in St.Marys. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in St. Marys, OH. Funeral rites will be Monday, July 6, 2009 at the St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either the Charles Greenawalt Scholarship Fund or St. Paul's United Church of Christ.

REAL, Allis J. Real (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 6, 2015) Allis J. Real passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, at Gillete Nursing Home in Warren. She was born on Nov. 3, 1937 in Celina, a daughter of the late Charles Walter and Carolyn (Hadley) Snider, and came to the Warren area in 1974. On Aug. 17, 1954, Allis was united into marriage with Tommie A. Real and together they shared 58 loving years until his passing on June 12, 2013. Her memories will be cherished by her son Kevin (Becky) Real of LaSalle, IL, her 3 daughters Jody (Butch) Barnett of Warren, Tomi (Joe) Portale of Johnston, Penni (Harold) Rosenberger of Cortland, 1 sister Carolyn Smith of St. Marys, 3 half- brothers Terri Snider of Dover, Craig (Vickie) Snider, of St. Joseph, MO, and Bo Walter of Celina; 3 half-sisters, Barbara (Larry) Shockling of Monroeville, PA, Charlene Gillis of Celina and Sharon Fischer of Celina, 4 grandchildren Jamie Roach, Jerry McConahy, Brandon Real, and Blake Real; 1 great-granddaughter Mineko Renee Roach, 6 step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her step-father Arthur Snider and her step-mother Hilda Walter. Allis was owner of the Tracks Inn in Cortland for 22 years and enjoyed bowling and sewing. Memorial contributions may be made to Gillette Nursing Home Activities Department or Crossroads Hospice in Allis' name. Station-Borowski Funeral Home, 926 N. Road, NE, Warren, OH, 44483 handled the arrangements in Warren. The funeral service will be Tuesday at the Lehman- Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery in Celina.

REAL, Tommie A. Real (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420853) Tommie A. Real, age 75, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at St. Joseph Health Center. He was born Oct. 7, 1937, in Celina, the son of the late Otho and Myrtle Graham Real. Tommie was a 1955 graduate of Celina High School, was a foreman for United Telephone in Warren / Cortland, and also worked for Tom's Installation in Celina. Mr. Real, along with his wife, Allis, was the past owner / operator of the Tracks Inn for 22 years. He was an avid Cleveland Browns, Indians and Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He enjoyed camping, fishing and loved to watch John Wayne movies. Survivors include his wife, the former Allis Walter, whom he married on Aug. 17, 1954; his children, Kevin (Becky) Real of LaSalle, IL, Jody (Butch) Barnett of Warren, Tomi (Joseph) Portale of Johnson and Penni (Harold) Rosenberger of Cortland; four grandchildren, Brandon and Blake Real, Jamie Roach and Jerry McConahy; four step-grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter, Mineko Renee Roach. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Other than his parents, Tommie was preceded in death by his siblings, Maxine and Kathleen McMurray, Donna Reed, Charles Forwerk, Jane Vorhees, Bernice May and Robert Forwerk. Lane Family Funeral Home, Shafer-Winans Chapel and Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, 901 Myers Road, Celina, OH 45822 have been entrusted with the arrangements. Funeral services be at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, 901 Myers Road, Celina, OH 45822 Tuesday. Tommie will be laid to rest in the North Grove Cemetery in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3736 Boardman Canfield Road, Canfield, OH 44406, or to the Gillette Nursing Home Activities Department, 3310 Elm Road N.E., Warren, OH 44483, or to the All Caring Hospice, 6715 Tippecanoe Road, Suite B-101, Canfield, OH 44406.

REDDICLIFFE, Virginia Reddicliffe (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Virginia Reddicliffe, 84, a resident of Dorothy Love Retirement Community, Sidney, and formerly of St. Marys, Ohio, and Kingwood, TX, died Sunday, February 17, 2008, at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney. She was born May 27, 1923, in Auglaize County, OH, the daughter of Charles and Adilene (Anderson) Osborne. She married Harold A. Reddicliffe and he preceded her in death. She is survived by several siblings: Juanita (Charles) Doseck of St. Marys; Billie Lou Englehart of Bryan, OH; Donald (Shirley) Osborne of Sidney; Jack (Lois) Osborne of Portland, IN; Melva (Kevin) Stisser of Anderson, IN; a sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Osborne of Bryan, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons: Robert and Donald Balliet; by two sisters: Vivian Fuller and Marie Osborne; two brothers: Charles and Dale Osborne. Virginia was a 1941 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. She had formerly belonged to Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys. She retired from Exxon Corporation, Houston, TX, where she had been an executive secretary for many years. She enjoyed quilting, traveling and hunting; she was a member of the Exxon Annuitant Group. Private family services will be held at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.

REED, Albert Reed (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1725827) Fr. Albert Reed, C.PP.S., age 87, died Wednesday, December 30, 2015, in the infirmary at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health. Fr. Reed was born in Gettysburg, PA, on November 23, 1928, to Lloyd and Madaline (Bowling) Reed. He entered the Missionaries of the Precious Blood in 1945 and was ordained on May 15, 1954. Upon his ordination, Fr. Reed was assigned to St. Charles, then a seminary. He then studied canon law at Catholic University and also pursued higher studies in Rome, earning a doctoral degree. From 1958-1959, he served at St. James the Less Parish in Columbus, Ohio. In 1959, he returned to St. Charles Seminary, where he served as a professor of canon law. From 1967–1968, he served as pastor at St. Sebastian Church in Chickasaw, Ohio. In 1968, Fr. Reed was assigned to the chancery office of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- South Bend, IN. Fr. Reed returned to parish ministry at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in Cleveland (1972–75); St. Augustine Church in Minster, Ohio (1975–79); St. Peter Church in Winamac, IN (1979–88); and St. Francis Borgia Church, Sturgis, KY and St. Ambrose Church in Henshaw, KY (1988–94). He also served at St. Andrew Church in Orlando and St. Bernard Church in Burkettsville, Ohio. He retired to St. Charles Center in 2000. Fr. Reed was one of 14 siblings. Survivors include his brothers Richard; Patrick and his wife, Pat, of Red Lion, PA; Edward and his wife, Judy, of York, PA; four sisters-in-law, Mildred (Mickey) Reed of Oldsmar, FL; Helen Reed of Weymouth, MA; Mary Reed, York, PA; and Audrey Reed of Rehoboth Beach, NJ; and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Therese and her husband, Harold Conrad; Vesta and her husband, Stuart Peterson; and Ave Maria Reed; and seven brothers, Lloyd, Gilbert, Joseph (and wife June), Bernard, Chester, Damian and Frederick (and wife Virginia). Fr. Reed had a brilliant mind and was well equipped to study the intricacies of canon law, He spent 10 years as a professor of canon law, and the seminarians enjoyed his classes as much as canon law could be enjoyed. Along with it came a dry sense of humor. “He could tell a joke and never smile, even when everyone around him was cracking up,” said his brother, Edward Reed. “He was also a very humble man. Throughout his life he was very modest about all his accomplishments.” Fr. Reed enjoyed his years in parish ministry. He also loved to fish, often inviting parishioners along on fishing excursions. A Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, January 4, 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.

REED, Alexander C. Reed (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – December 17, 2012) Alexander C. Reed, age 87, died on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula in Monterey, CA. He was born on Jan. 14, 1925, in New Haven, CT and lived in Cleveland, graduating from Wist Technical High School in 1943. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served with the C.B’s and Marines in the South Pacific from 1943 to 1946. After World War II, he graduated from Bowling Green State University in 1950, and Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1953. Internship and Residency Training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology was obtained at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO, and University Hospitals in Cleveland from 1953 to 1957. He became Board Certified in Internal Medicine and a Fellow in American College of Physicians. His professional practice was in Consultative Medicine and Cardiology in Lima, (1957-1984) and included affiliation with Lima Memorial Health Care Systems and St. Rita’s Medical Center, served as Chief of Medicine at both institutions; President of Lima and Allen County Medical Association and Allen County Heart Association. He was a member of Market Street Presbyterian Church and served as an Elder. In 1985, he became Medical Director of Crown Equipment Corporation and became a Fellow in the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine. He retired in 1992. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Dicke Reed, married in 1951, whom he met on a blind date in New Bremen. They are blessed with 2 children, Laura K. Reed of Harper Woods, MI and Jeffrey C. (Janine) Reed of Menlo Park, CA; and 3 grandchildren, Megan and Katherine Reed of Menlo Park and Anton Reed Mikolowski of Harper Woods, MI. Family vacations and fishing in the wilderness of Canada were always a great pleasure for him. A Memorial service will be Saturday at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. Interment will follow in the Lock Two Cemetery in New Bremen. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or a charity of personal choice. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home of New Bremen is handling the arrangements.

REED, Arthur R. Reed (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – October 17, 2012) Arthur R. Reed, age 81, formerly of Middletown, a resident of Behm’s Landing on Grand Lake St. Marys for the past 28 years, died on Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born on April 16, 1931, in Trenton, and lived in the Trenton area most of his life. He was the son of Oscar “Gibby” Reed and Effie (Mount) Reed, and they preceded him in death. He is survived by his 4 sons, Larry (Cindy) Reed, Terry Reed and Douglas Reed, all of Middletown, and Phillip Reed of Bear, DE; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Bertha Hill of Florida, Dorothy Jackson and Johana Reed, both of Middletown, and Janet Reed of Fairfield; 3 brothers, Oscar Reed of Middletown, Walter Reed of Trenton and Harold Reed of Florida; and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mattie Haag; two brothers, Floyd Reed and Louis Reed. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He enjoyed the outdoors, an avid fisherman, hunter, enjoyed antique collecting, mushroom hunting, making homemade wine and family gatherings. He served in the artillery unit with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 323 of St. Marys and was a member of the Lake Improvement Association of Grand Lake St. Marys. Mr. Reed was a supervisor with Armco Steel of Middletown and had also been a policeman with the Trenton Police Department. Funeral services will be Friday at the Miltonville Baptist Church in Miltonville. Burial will follow in the Miltonville Cemetery. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, 225 W. Monroe St., New Bremen is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Lake Hospice or to the Mercer County Cancer Association.

REED, Barbara J. Reed (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/barbara-reed) Barbara J. Reed, age 97 of Coldwater, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born August 26, 1923 in Fostoria to the late Dewey L. & Ruth Margaret (Krupp) Dillon. She is survived by her husband of 76 years Daniel A. Reed in Coldwater; a son Thomas D. & Evan Reed of Lexington, SC; a daughter in law Jan Reed of Coldwater; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a brother Loren H. & Lois Dillon in Upper Sandusky. She is preceded in death by a son John D. Reed; a sister Carol Sue & Charles Bixler; and a brother Paul & Annabelle Dillon. Barbara worked as a bookkeeper and was Vice President of Upper Auto Parts in Upper Sandusky from 1939-1983. She was a member of Covenant Community Church, Coldwater, the Eastern Star, and the Wyandot County Historical Society. Funeral Service will be at the Covenant Community Church in Coldwater. The family requests that all visitors limit physical contact, wear a mask, and maintain social distancing. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Briarwood Village Activity Fund.

REED, Charles Alvis Reed (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Charles Alvis "Charlie" Reed, age 79 of Celina, passed away July 30th in the Emergency Department at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. Born on May 4, 1935 in Bowen Flatts, TN, he was the son of the late Isaac Abraham and Lilly Maybell Lawson Reed. On August 10, 1957 he married Rouie Haynes who survives in Celina. Also surviving are 6 children: Lirley Kay (Randy) Kah, of Wapakoneta, Tina (Richard) Yaney, of St. Marys, Shelby Wilkerson, of Coldwater, Charles A. (Laura) Reed, Jr., of Celina, Timothy (Cindy) Reed, of St. Marys, Polly Reed, of Celina, 24 grandchildren and 57 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Lou Ann Lawson of Chatsworth, GA and Mildred Huddleston of Celina and 1 brother, Ottie Reed of Celina. Charles was preceded in death by a son, Michael Dwayne Reed and a son who died in infancy, a brother and sister-in-law, Herbert Mack & Julia Reed, a sister, Violet Reed, a brother-in-law, Gilbert Huddleston, and two great grandchildren. As a child, Charles had to quit school and work in the coal mines to help support his family. One of his jobs was to stoke the furnace at the school, for which he was paid 30 cents a week. He was a hard working, self taught man who believed in Jesus Christ and taught his family the importance of an education. For many years, Charles worked in the asphalt paving business for Ayers Asphalt in Celina and Buehlers Paving Company in St. Marys. As a hobby, he enjoyed restoring and reselling old cars. W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina is handling the arrangements. Services will be Monday, August 4th at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Save the Children, 501 Kings Highway East, Fairfield, CT, 06825, www.savethechildren.org, or to Life Outreach International at P.O. Box 982000, Ft. Worth, TX, 76182-8000, www.lifetoday.org.

REED, Cheryl Y. Reed (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 21 November 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Cheryl Y. Reed, age 69, of St. Marys, OH died Saturday November 21, 2020 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. She was born October 28, 1944 in Carnation, WA to Asa and Ethel (Connors) Boddy. She is survived by 4 daughters Natalie Drake of Phoenix, AZ; Lorena (David) Faulkner of St. Marys, OH; Christina Miller of Rocky Ford, CO; Sandra Apelo of San Antonio, TX; 1 son, Darrell Reed of Lakewood, WA; 13 grandchildren: Phillip (Latasha) Mitchell, Jessica (Derrick) Gray, Stephanie (Justin) Reed, Sierra Reed, LaShawn Reed, Alsiha Kaskin, Jonathan Korba, Jacob (Sharron) Korba, Daniel Apelo, Donald (Amy) Apelo, Jennifer (Albert) Gonzales, Sixto Apelo, David Apelo; numerous great-grandchildren; and a sister, Carol Levere of Seattle, WA. She was preceded in death by: parents Asa and Ethel Boddy and her husband William Reed. She had worked as a caregiver in private homes. Earlier in life, she worked at Domino’s Pizza for a number of years. Her favorite pastimes included crocheting, playing cards, the game of “penny pile’, and solving crossword puzzles. Private family services will be held. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys.

REED, Connie K. Reed (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420926) Connie K. Reed, age 77 of Decatur, IN (formerly of Celina, Ohio), passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Woodcrest Nursing Home in Decatur. She was born May 11, 1935 in Celina, Ohio to the late Oliver Richardson & Dorothy (Gray) Richardson. She is preceded in death by her husband Clark Reed in January 2001 and a brother Craig Richardson. Connie is survived by four children Kirk Reed of New Cordon, IN, Sean & Stephanie Reed of Creston, CA, Suzanne Fletcher and Todd Reed both of Decatur, IN, 8 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. She was a 1953 graduate of Celina High School and worked as a respiratory therapist at Caylor Nickel Clinic and Adams County Hospital until her retirement in 2000. Private family services will be held. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, Celina is handling the arrangements.

REED, F. Pearl Reed (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) F. Pearl Reed, age 76, of 129 Cherry Street, Saint Marys, OH, died Saturday, October 11, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys. He was born September 19, 1938, in Kodak, KY, the son of Roy and Kate (Sumner) Reed. In June of 1963 he married K. Sue Sullivan and she preceded him in death on July 16, 2003. He is survived by 1 daughter, Deb (Dave) Fisher of Saint Marys; by 3 grandchildren: Danielle (Calvin) Pottkotter, Dustin Fisher, Derek Fisher all of Saint Marys; by 2 great-grandchildren: Isabella Pottkotter and Cooper Pottkotter; by his siblings: Janice Johnson of Columbia City, IN; Billie Jean Crutchfield of Columbia City; Anna Mae (Steve) Lawman of Lawrence, IA; Carol Parks of Saint Marys; Karen Russell of Alabama; Paula Nagel (and Dale Bowersock) of Saint Marys; James (Sandy) Johnson of Plainsville, GA; Robert (Helen) Reed of Columbia City. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and by two brothers-in-law, Clyde Crutchfield and Charlie Parks. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Pearl had worked at the City of Saint Marys Sanitation Department. He enjoyed working on cars and watching NASCAR races. He loved watching his grandchildren play sports and was fan of the Cleveland Browns, Bluffton Beavers, and the Saint Marys Roughriders. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.

REED, Gladys L. Howick Reed (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 19 February 2011) Gladys L. (Howick) Reed, age 92, of 801 E. Market St., Celina, passed away on Friday, Feb. 18, 2011, at the Gardens at Celina. She was born on July 15, 1918, in Mercer County, to the late Christy and Mary (Baxter) Howick. On Oct. 25, 1939, she married Joseph H. Reed, who died on Dec. 10, 1984. She is survived by her sons, Dr. Nicholas E. Reed of Lake Placid, FL, James Reed of Celina, Fredrick A. May of Florida; a daughter, Susan E. Reed of Celina; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Private family services will be held at the convenience of the family. The Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements.

REED, Janice L. Reed (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 24 May 2010) Janice L. Reed, age 73, of rural Spencerville, died Saturday, May 22, 2010, in St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born Sept. 28, 1936, in Salem Township, Auglaize County, a daughter of Arthur Franklin and Clara Louise Hirn Zimmerman; her father preceded her in death; her mother survives in Lima. On June 5, 1954, she married William Harrison Reed, who preceded her in death March 27, 1975. She is survived by three children, William Anthony Reed, Richard Eugene Reed and Dawn Louise (Joseph) Glazier all of Spencerville; three grandchildren and a brother. Funeral services will be Tuesday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Spencerville EMS.

REED, Julia Lou Reed (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Julia Lou Reed, age 80, of 8178 U. S. Route 33, Celina, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She was born on Dec. 30, 1929, in Jellico, TN, the daughter of Artemis and Maggie Head, and they preceded her in death. On Oct. 20, 1945, she married Herbert Mack Reed, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 12, 2007. She is survived by her 3 daughters, LouAnn (Thomas) Hough of Banner, KY, Lynda (Michael) Pissos of Lima, Patricia (Paul) Mack of Celina; 12 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by five brothers. Funeral services will be held Monday at Abounding Grace Church of God in Celina. Burial will be held at Resthaven Memory Gardens in St. Marys. Memorial donations may be directed to Abounding Grace Church of God.

REED, Karen Sullivan Reed (Karen was a high school classmate of Elmer at Memorial High in St. Marys, Ohio) (Abstracted from https://dailystandard.com/date/2003/07/obit.htm) 1943-2003 Karen “Sue: Reed, age 59, 129 N. Cherry St., St. Marys, died July 16, 2003, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Death was due to natural causes. She was born Nov. 12, 1943, in St. Marys, to George and Betty Jones Sullivan. In June 1963, she married F. Pearl Reed who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Deb (Dave) Fisher, St. Marys; five brothers, Larry (Sue), Bob (Sue), Terry and Timothy Sullivan, all of St. Marys, and Louis Sullivan, Florida; two sisters, Judy (Ray) Slone, New Knoxville, and Lynn Dircksen, Celina; and three grandchildren. She was employed at the former Huffy Manufacturing Co. plant, Celina, for 31 years. She was a 1961 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. Services are at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.

REED, Lavada Reed (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 18 January 2020) Lavada “Pauline” Reed, age 98, of Wapakoneta passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Meadows of Delphos. She was born in Santa Fe, OH on June 4, 1921 to Don & Dorothy (Barthauer) Wade who preceded her in death. Survivors include a daughter Donna Jo Miller of IN; 4 grandchildren Dan (Pam) Reed of Celina, Jackie (Brian) Ault of Ft. Jennings, Cliff (Terri) Roberts of Waynesfield, Teresa (Barry) Hardin of Roundhead; 9 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren and a nephew Don (Patty) Luke of Lima. She was preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law Lois Jean (Clifton) Roberts; a grandson David Lee Reed; a sister Maxine Luke and a son-in-law Bill Miller. Pauline was a graduate of Lima Central High School. She then worked as a civilian contractor with the U.S. Air Force as a secretary. She was a devout Christian and was a member of Bethlehem Tabernacle, Lima. She loved her cats, birds and doing puzzles and was also a very well-known resident of Wapakoneta. After raising her own children she then devoted her life to raising her grandchildren; David, Dan and Jackie. Graveside services will be at Willow Branch Cemetery, Waynesfield. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize County Humane Society.

REED, Mary Kathryn Dicke Reed (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 November 2020) Mary Kathryn (Dicke) Reed, age 92, formerly of New Bremen and Lima, died peacefully surrounded by family on Oct. 30, 2020 at her residence located at The Cottages of Carmel in Carmel, CA. Mary was born on Nov. 10, 1927 in Passaic, NJ to Carl H. and Irene Kamman Dicke. The family returned to New Bremen and Dayton. She attended Wilbur Wright High School and graduated from New Bremen High School in 1945. Her strong interests in science encouraged her to graduate from Western Reserve University, Flora Stone Mather College for Women in Cleveland, with a bachelor's of science in chemistry and biology from 1945 to 1949 and specialized in medical technology. Over the next eight years her employment included medical research, technical librarian and quality control in chemical manufacturing. She married Al Reed in 1951 at St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. In 1957, they moved to Lima where he began his private practice of medicine. They were blessed with two children, Jeffrey Charles in 1959 and Laura Kathryn in 1963. The next 47 years were filled with enjoying her family life and volunteer work in the community and church. She was past president of the Medical Auxiliary, Lima Junior Service League, Lotus Club, a board member of Goodwill Industries, United Cerebral Palsy Clinic and an elder in Market Street Presbyterian Church. In 2005, Al and Mary moved to Carmel, CA. Al died Dec. 3, 2012 after 61 years of marriage. Mary is survived by her children Jeffrey (Janine) Reed of Menlo Park, CA and Laura K. Reed of Detroit, MI and grandchildren Megan and Katherine Reed of Menlo Park, CA and Anton Reed Mikolowski of Detroit, MI. She is also survived by nephews James F. Dicke II (Janet) and Dane W. Dicke (Cindy); her brother, James F. (Eilleen) Dicke; sister, Edna Margaret (Joe) Vick; nephew, Josiah Vick and niece, Irene Vick (Chris) Elsea predeceased her. Interment will take place in the German Protestant (Lock Two) Cemetery of New Bremen. Memorial contributions in memory of Mary may be dedicated to the charity of donor's choice. The Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is assisting the family during this time of loss.

REED, Ottie Reed (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 6 April 2017) Ottie A. Reed, age 91, of 331 Godfrey Street in Celina, OH died Thursday April 6, 2017 at Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born November 23, 1925 in Bell CO, KY to Abe and Bell (Lawson) Reed. On April 26, 1950, he married Linda Mae Grady, who died March 24, 2005. He is survived by 3 sons Arthur J. (Jane) Reed of Elkton, MD; Benny Reed and Nick Reed both of Celina, OH; 1 daughter Mary Bister of Galion, OH; 5 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister Mildred Huddleston of Celina, OH. He was preceded in death by: parents Abe and Bell Reed; wife Linda Mae Reed; brother Herbert Reed; brother Charley Reed and a daughter-in-law Robyn Reed. Mr. Reed retired from the City of Celina, having worked in the street department. Earlier in life he had worked as a coal miner in Kentucky and for the Weston Paper Mill in St. Marys. Ottie was mechanically-inclined and enjoyed working on cars. He also liked to collect and recycle aluminum cans. Rites are scheduled to be Tuesday April 11, 2017 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina.

REED, Richard Lee Reed (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Richard "Richie" Lee Reed, age 39, 17857 State Route 66, St. Marys, was pronounced dead at 3:38 p.m. Oct. 21, 2006, at the emergency department of St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Jan. 29, 1967, in Bowling Green, to Ron and Mary Margaret McAtee Reed. His mother is deceased. His father survives with wife, Barbara Faze in St. Marys. His fiancee, Victoria Ferren, survives in St. Marys. Also surviving is a sister, Teresa (Jeff) Hays, of St. Marys. Deceased are a brother, Robert; and grandparents, John and Beata McAtee. He was currently employed at Crown Equipment Corp. and served as a police officer in New Knoxville. He was a 1985 graduate of Memorial High School, St. Marys, and Ohio Peace Officers Academy. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys. Funeral Mass is Thursday at the church. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys.

REED, Rouie Reed (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – November 5, 2014) Rouie Reed, age 74, of Celina, passed away on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014, at her residence. She was born on April 3, 1940, in Hyman, KY, the daughter of the late Willard J. and Mayben J. (Boggs) Haynes. Rouie and Charles Alvis "Charley" Reed were married on Aug. 10, 1957, and he preceded her in death earlier this year on July 30, 2014. She is survived by her 6 children, Lirley Kay (Randy) Kah of Wapakoneta, Tina (Richard) Yaney of St. Marys, Shelby Wilkerson of Coldwater, Charles A. (Laura) Reed Jr. of Celina, Timothy (Cindy) Reed of St. Marys and Polly Reed of Celina, 24 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren and brothers and sisters Bobby (Linda) Haynes of Rockford, Oscar (Vicki) Haynes and Carol (Jerry) Noll of Celina. Preceding Rouie in death were two sons, Michael Dwayne Reed and an infant. Rouie worked as a nurse’s aide at the Mercer County Home, where she retired after 30 years of service. After her retirement she worked at Shane Hill Nursing Home in Rockford and the Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys. A member of the First Church of God, Rouie was a loving mother who stressed God, family and education. She enjoyed sewing baby blankets for her grandchildren and doing needlepoint. Rouie is now reunited with her husband and children in heaven. Funeral services will be Friday at W. H. Dick and Sons-Hellwarth funeral home in Celina. Burial will be at Swamp College Cemetery in Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

REED, Sandra Jean Reed (Abstracted from the Lima News, Apr 8, 1942) Sandra Jean Reed, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn W. Reed of Waynesfield, died Tuesday afternoon at the residence an hour after birth. She is survived by her parents and her grandparents. Funeral services will be at the Van Horn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Walnut Hills Cemetery, east of New Hampshire.

REEDER, Frances I. Reeder (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 11 November 2013) Frances I. Reeder, age 101, of Spencerville, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at her residence with her children at her side. She was born on Sept. 26, 1912, in Jennings Township, Van Wert County, a daughter of George Washington and Rosa Jane Reynolds Miller, who are deceased. On Jan. 29, 1931, she married Lester J. Reeder, who died on April 13, 2010, at the age of 103. They lived in their own home for 79 years. Surviving are three children, Lois E. McDermitt of St. Marys; Larry L. (Vicki) Reeder of Lima and Judy J. (Jim) Rex of Spencerville; nine grandchildren, Denise (Tom) Wissman of Longmont, CO; Nicholas (Michele) McDermott of Morocco, IN; Cynthia Reeder of Nyack, NY; Bradley (Marnie) Reeder of China; Pamela Reeder of Saudi Arabia; Dale (Sharon) Rex of Spencerville; Janelle Golliher of Lima; Janeen Rex of Lima and John (Kelley) Rex of Bloomfield, MI; 12 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Robert E. McDermitt, a grandson, Dennis McDermitt, a grandson-in-law, Chuck Golliher, and six siblings, Lloyd Miller, Lois Stose, Walter Miller, Theodore Miller, Ned Miller and Dorothy Carrigan. She was a 1930 graduate of Spencerville High School and had worked at the Lima Ordnance Depot during World War II, and then 11 years at the Nameplate and Monogram Company in Spencerville. She was a longtime member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Spencerville, past president of the United Methodist Women and its adult Sunday school class. She is a Past Worthy Matron of the Spencerville Chapter 130, Order of Eastern Star, a member for over 60 years of the Aunt Emma's Club and the pinochle club. She loved cooking, sewing and taking care of relatives. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery. The Order of the Eastern Star will conduct services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grand Lake Hospice.

REEDER, Lester J. Reeder (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 April 2010) Lester J. "Les" Reeder, age 103, died Tuesday, April 13, 2010, in the Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville. He had resided there since December 2009. He was born Dec. 17, 1906, in Beaverdam, a son of James and Sarah Hart Reeder; who preceded him in death. On Jan. 29, 1931, he married Frances I. Miller; she survives. In January, they celebrated 79 years together, 68 years in their home in Spencerville. He is also survived by three children, Lois E. McDermitt of St. Marys, Larry L. (Vicki) Reeder of Lima, Judy J. (Jim) Rex of Spencerville; nine grandchildren, Denise (Tom) Wissman of Longmont, CO, Nicholas (Michele) McDermitt of Morocco, IN, Cynthia Reeder of Nyack, NY, Bradley (Marnie) Reeder of Omaha, NE, Pamela Reeder of Tokyo, Japan, Dale (Sharon) Rex of Spencerville, Janell Golliher of Lima, Janeen Rex of Lima, John (Kelley) Rex of Royal Oak, MI; 9 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Robert E. McDermitt; a grandson, Dennis McDermitt; grandson-in-law, Chuck Golliher; four siblings, Mary, Viola, Moses and Henry Reeder. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Spencerville; a 61-year member of the Acadia Lodge 306, Free and Accepted Masons of Spencerville, Spencerville Chapter 169, Royal Arch Masons and the Lima Council 20, Royal and Select Masons. He had worked 40 years for the Buckeye Pipeline Company of Lima as a Pipeliner "A," retiring in 1969. After retiring from there, he worked part-time for the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home for 22 years. He enjoyed bowling, golf, OSU football and the Cleveland Indians baseball. Funeral services will be Friday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery. Masonic Memorial Rites will be conducted Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Church or to the Joint Temple Committee of the Masonic Lodge of Spencerville.

REEKS, Leanna R. Reeks (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 31 July 2015) Leanna R. Reeks, age 80, of 830 Hillcrest Drive, Saint Marys, OH, died Friday, July 31, 2015, at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community, Saint Marys, OH. She was born Thursday, October 12, 1934, in Willard, OH, the daughter of Wilbur and Madalyn (McQuown) Shields. She married J. Lee Reeks on June 24, 1955, in Plymouth, OH, and he preceded her in death on July 26, 1999. She is survived by her 2 children: Karen (Richard) Moeller of Dayton, OH; Kevin (Cathy Woodward) Reeks of Lima, OH; by 1 brother, Larry (Dianna) Shields of Bradenton, FL; a niece, Amanda (Andrew) Nellis of Wisconsin; and a nephew, Brian (Andrea) Shields of Van Wert, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Leanna was a 1951 graduate of Plymouth High School. She was the retired co-owner of Priess Shoe Store in Saint Marys; she had also retired from Time Warner Cable Company. She was a 50 year member of the Wayne Street United Methodist Church in Saint Marys, where she had taught Sunday school for many years. She was also active in the United Methodist Women, and served as a district officer for the organization. She had volunteered for the Ohio Child Conservation League and Agape Ministries in Saint Marys. She was an avid gardener. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, August 5, 2015, at the Wayne Street United Methodist Church in Saint Marys. Burial will follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Galion, Ohio. Memorial gifts may be given to the Saint Marys Community Library.

REESE, Frances L. Reese (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – December 10, 2013) Frances L. “Fran” Reese, age 78, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. She was born on July 18, 1935, in Shelby County, to the late Ewald and Esther (Quellhorst) Kuck. On Sept. 1, 1956, she married Richard Reese, who preceded her in death on Jan. 25, 2013. Surviving are her children, Richard C. “Rick” Reese of Pandora and Patricia J. (John) Shanahan of Lima; 2 grandsons, Joseph and Michael Shanahan; 2 brothers, David (Beverly) Kuck and William (Tina) Kuck, both of New Bremen; 2 sisters, Barbara Dill of Alexandria, VA, and Lois (Bruce) Saintignon of Celina. Fran is preceded in death by a sister, Helen Haeseker, and brother, Lee Kuck. Fran graduated from New Bremen High School and Lima Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. She retired as an R.N.C. and had worked in long-term care facilities for 22 years. Graveside services will be Wednesday at Harman Cemetery Gilboa. Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Hospice or Hilty Memorial Home.

REGEDANZ, Bessie S. Regedanz (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Bessie S. Regedanz, age 88, 1311 Frahm Pike, Celina, died Aug. 31, 2006, at The Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. She was born Oct. 24, 1917, in Liberty Township, to Philip J. and Emma E. Fahncke Brehm. On March 31, 1951, she married Walter C. Regedanz, who died Dec. 20, 1976. Survivors are a son, Dale (Kathy), of Celina; a daughter, June (Jim) McGrail, of Jefferson City, MO; 2 grandsons and a great-grandson. Deceased is a sister, Marie L. Maurer. She was a homemaker and family farmer. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and Luther League. She was a former Sunday school teacher and attended St. John Lutheran Church, Celina. Services are Tuesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial is at Buck Cemetery, Celina. Contributions can be made to State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice or to the church.

REGEDANZ, Larry E. Regedanz (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 23 January 2018) Larry E. Regedanz, age 68, of Celina, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born in Celina on January 5, 1950, to the late Ralph E. & Freda L. (Chaney) Regedanz. Larry and the former Linda Yohey were married on April 13, 1968 and she survives, along with their three sons: Larry W. (Stacy) Regedanz of Celina, Len E. Regedanz of St. Marys and Andy (Annie) Regedanz of Celina, eight grandchildren: Gage Regedanz, Taylor Regedanz, Anthony Martins, Kennedey Regedanz, Blake Ley, Kacey Regedanz, Cayden Ley and Jack Regedanz, a great-grandson, Kohen Henning; six brothers & sisters: Marla (Kevin) Mallory, Karen Regedanz, Elaine Regedanz, Julie (Bob) Vantilburg, Darrin (Becky) Regedanz and Kevin Regedanz, and a brother-in-law, Michael (Diana) Yohey, all of Celina. He was preceded in death by a brother & sister-in-law, Darrell & Charlene Regedanz, a great-grandchild, Kayah Jo Regedanz, parents-in-law, Nelson & Mary Ellen Yohey, and a brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Bruce & Davonna Yohey. A 1968 graduate of Celina High School, Larry worked for the City of Celina as a police officer from March 18, 1978 to February 2, 1994, when he took a medical retirement. He had attained the rank of Sergeant with the Police Department in 1981. Larry enjoyed fishing, CB Radio, and Cincinnati Bengals Football. His favorite pastime was spending time with his grandkids and family. Private Services will be held for the family. A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for the public. Burial will be at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. In lieu of flowers, please make a Memorial Contribution to a charity of your choice, or "Pay it Forward", and do a good deed in memory of Larry.

REGULA, Janice L Regula (Abstracted from the Jun 18, 2011 Lima News) Janice L Regula was born: Jul 4, 1928 in Auglaize Co to Albert & Goldie Ruck Lunz. Married: Ralph Regula for 56 years. Occupation was a homemaker. Died: Jun 16, 2011 at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. Survived by her husband; 2 daughters; 1 son; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild 2 sisters. Buried in Mt Tabor Cemetery.

REGULA, Lucas James Regula (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 30 August 2019) Lucas James Regula was a man who was loyal to his core, always with a plan and quick with a witty response. He loved his family and the cattle industry. Lucas James Regula, age 33, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 30, 2019. Lucas was born on May 8, 1986 in Lima, OH, along with his twin sister, Lindsey, to Rick and Deb Regula. Lucas met Allison Agle in college and they married on Dec. 31, 2010. In Allison, he found his best friend, someone who challenged him and someone who loved cattle as much as he did. In 2015, Lucas and Allison welcomed their daughter Autumn Rose. Autumn inherited Lucas’ out- going spirit, strong will and penchant for an exacting wardrobe. While their time together was short, they enjoyed growing together as a family and their strong bond and tenacity to persevere continues. Lucas is survived by his wife and daughter; parents; three sisters, Brandi (Bryan) Zofkie, Lindsey (Shaun) Whetstone, and Brittani (Jake) McEvoy; grandparents, Forest and June Sawmiller, Raymond Regula; in-laws Bob and Peggy Agle, Emily (Dominic) DePompei, John and Betty Baird; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Nieces and nephews who dearly loved Uncle Luke include Canaan and Vaida James Zofkie, Lorelai and his Godson, Jase Whetstone; Jennings McEvoy, and Leo and Vincent DePompei. Lucas attended Wapakoneta High School where he wrestled and was a member of the Wapakoneta FFA. He graduated from The Ohio State University with an animal science degree and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity and the OSU Livestock Judging Team. Lucas was passionate about his career, working for Elanco Animal Health for more than ten years in roles that took him from Greenfield, IN to the feed yards in Garden City, KS to the stocker cattle in Lebanon, TN. He was an agile learner and respected leader. Many of Lucas’ best times were spent with Elanco colleagues and customers where he strived to leave things better than how he found them. Lucas loved cattle. He was particularly fond of high-quality show cattle and spent many hours preparing, showing and judging cattle. Luke’s pride-and-joy was his first vehicle, a metallic jade green ’79 Ford F250 pickup that he rebuilt with his dad. Lucas remained grateful and focused on what matters throughout his life and cancer battle. While Lucas left us much sooner than we wanted, we know that cancer can’t stop his impact on this world. His impact touched many, shaping who they are and driving them to make a positive difference. And that’s exactly how his impact continues. We ask that you help us honor Lucas by capturing a story or writing a message about him. These memories will be used to make a book to be shared with Autumn, so she can know more about the man her dad was. Memorial service will be at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 302 E. Pearl St., Wapakoneta. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to the Ohio State University Foundation noting “Lucas Regula” at giveto.osu.edu (where 100% will fund brain cancer research at The James Cancer Hospital) or Still Kickin, a nonprofit organization founded by Nora McInerny after her husband passed away from brain cancer that helps awesome people going through awful things.

REHMERT, Martin W. Rehmert (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 August 2014) Martin W. Rehmert, age 81, of Centerville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, at home in the presence of his family. Martin was born on Jan. 26, 1933, in Arcanum, to the late Walter and Eva Mae Ricker Rehmert. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara A. Rehmert; children Deb (Bob) Cox of Waynesfield; Shirley (Jim) Murphy of Oakwood; Mike (Terrie) of Topeka, KS; Brenda (Mike) Kern of Springboro; and two children acquired in love, Susan and Bob Burckle of Centerville; 13 grandchildren, plus four by marriage; one great-granddaughter and a sister, Reta Mae Stitz. Martin earned a B.S. degree in agriculture engineering from the Ohio State University and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. Upon completion of his military obligations, Martin returned to Troy in 1957, where he was a farmer. In June 1959, the New Knoxville School Board hired Martin as the Vo-Ag teacher and one year later also hired him as principal. He earned his master's degree in agriculture education, the sciences and administration. He authored the State Vocational Agriculture curriculum guide in agricultural mechanics, co-authored the first mechanics curriculum guide for vocational schools and wrote post graduate level text material for the National Vocational Agriculture Research Center in the area of oxyacetylene and arc welding. In 1973 he was promoted to superintendent of the New Knoxville Local School system. After retirement in 1989, Martin was active in church activities, mission work with S.O.W.E.R.S. and Gideon's International. He enjoyed making woodworking projects for his children and grandchildren. One of his favorites was to make Jesus plaques for many people to share his love for his Savior. Funeral service will be Wednesday at Fairhaven Church, 637 E. Whipp Road, Centerville, OH, 45459. Burial will take place in David's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideon's International or Hospice of Dayton.

REHN, Lewis H. Rehn (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 6 April 2010) Lewis H. "Lewie" Rehn, age 82, died Sunday, April 4, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born Aug. 17, 1927, in Shelby County, a son to Harry and Frances (Vordermark) Rehn. On Oct. 17, 1948, in Waynesfield, he married Marilyn C. Copeland, his wife of 61 years and she survives in Wapakoneta. He is also survived by a daughter, Sharon (Lilburn) Cummins of Wapakoneta, a son-in-law, Albert (Teri) Walton of Waynesfield; a sister-in-law, Miriam (Bill) Reese of Wapakoneta; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela LeMarill Walton on Aug. 17, 2003; a brother Willis Rehn and a sister. He was a World War II U. S. Army Air Corps veteran. Funeral services will be Thursday at Waynesfield United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Fairmount Cemetery near Uniopolis. Armentrout Funeral Home, Waynesfield is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be given to Auglaize Acres activity fund or the Sanctuary Fund at the Waynesfield United Methodist Church.

REICHERT, Amy E. Reichart (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/amy-reichert) Amy E. Reichert, age 32, of Cassella, Ohio, passed away on September 27, 2019 in Auglaize County. Amy was born on June 26, 1987 in Coldwater, to John & Bernice (Post) Reichert. Amy is survived by sisters and brothers-in-law: Lynn & Randy Wolters, and Elizabeth & Jason Watercutter, all of Maria Stein, nieces and nephews, Jacob, Alice, Benjamin, and Jeffrey. She is also survived by her grandmother, Alice Post of St. Henry, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by grandparents, Alvin Post, and Othmar & Lorena Reichert. Amy was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Cassella, and the Catholic Financial Life in Cassella. She worked at McDonald’s in Minster. Amy was a graduate in the Class of 2006 from Marion Local High School, and later graduated from Ball State University with her Bachelor’s degree. She enjoyed spending time with her family and loved animals, especially her cat Paprika. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Cassella. Burial will follow in Nativity Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements. Amy’s family requests donations may be made in her honor for the purpose of religious and musical education.

REICHERT, Brenda M. Reichert (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=43475625_BReichert) Brenda M. Reichert, age 39, of St. Henry, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at The James Cancer Center, Columbus, Ohio. She was born April 3, 1979 in St. Marys, Ohio, to William & Catherine (Post) Wolters, and they survive in Celina. On April 29, 2000 she married Gregg Reichert and he survives her in St. Henry. In addition to her husband and parents, Brenda is survived by her brother Brian & Emily Wolters of Tipp City, her mother and father in-law, Ken & Elaine (Schmitz) Reichert, and her brothers and sisters-in-law, Kevin & Colleen Reichert of St. Henry, Sharon & Richard Dues of St. Henry, Gary & Julia Reichert of Van Wert, Thomas Reichert of St. Henry, Melissa & Ron Grieshop of Coldwater, and numerous nieces and nephews. Brenda was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry. She was a graduate of Marion Local High School, Class of 1997, and had attended classes at the Wright State University Lake Campus. She was employed as an office manager at Technique Roofing in St. Henry, was a Tupperware Consultant, and a member of the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce. Brenda loved animals especially “her boys,” Sam and Charlie, who they adopted from the Mercer County APL. She was a former religion teacher at St. Sebastian Church, loved baking, cooking, entertaining and hosting parties and spending time with her family, friends, nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, September 27, 2018 at St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements.

REICHERT, Donald H. Reichert (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 23 April 2009) Dr. Donald H. Reichert, age 79, died on April 21, 2009. He was born on March 26, 1930, a son of Willibald Reichert and Cora Ranly Reichert in Coldwater. In December 1954, he married Doris (Dubie) White in Holy Rosary Church in St. Marys. They are the parents of eight children: Joseph J. Reichert of Littleton, CO, Mary Ann and Anthony Marinac of Highland Ranch, CO, Thomas W. and Dr. Usha Nair of Smyrna, GA, Robert J. Reichert of Crown Point, IN, Dr. Nancy L. Reichert and Abdul Altimimi of Alpharetta, GA, Amy and Tim Engelhardt of Carmel, IN, Catherine (Jane) and William Johnson of Kentwood, MI. and Timothy P. and Carrie Wildman Reichert of Crawfordsville, IN. He is survived by Paul and Peggy Reichert, Helen and Martin Lokai, Marie and Edward Thomas and Robert A. Reichert. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Joseph and two of his sisters, Sister Mary Bernard Reichert C. PP. S. and Martha A. Donahue. Dr. Reichert was a graduate of Maryknoll High School in Clark's Summit, PA. He graduated in 1953 from the University of Dayton and completed his master and doctorate degrees at The Ohio State University. He served in the 11th Airborne Division from 1953 to 1955. Dr. Reichert moved to Rensselaer in 1966 to teach at St. Joseph's College. He retired in 1995. He was an active member of St. Augustine's Church where he served as president of the Board of Education and a companion of the Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood. In addition, he was active in professional organizations including the American Association of University Professors and the Philosophy of Education Association. He had strong avocational interests in mental health, and peace and justice activities. Friends may call at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of Rensselaer Friday. Rosary services will be Fri day at the funeral chapel. The Eucharistic burial mass will be at St. Augustine Church Saturday. Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Donald H. Reichert Scholarship Fund at Saint Joseph College, Rensselaer, IN or the St. Augustine Catholic School, Rensselaer, IN.

REICHERT, Lorena A. Reichert (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 October 2010) Lorena A. Reichert, age 88, of Maria Stein, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was born on Feb. 26, 1922, in Guadalupe, a daughter of John and Catherine (Stueve) Wynk, and they preceded her in death. On June 26, 1948, she married Othmar J. Reichert in Guadalupe, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 19, 2010. She is survived by 6 children, Mary Lou (Jack) Wenning of Coldwater, Betty (Richard) Brisch of Egg Harbor, WI, Joe (Diane) Reichert of Fort Loramie, Margie (John) Buschur of New Weston, Ginny (Mike) Bensman of Minster, John (Bernie) Reichert of Maria Stein; a son-in-law; 24 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and 3 sisters-in-law. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Dorothy Wiley; three brothers and a sister. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Cassella, Burial will follow in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery in Cassella. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cancer Association of Mercer County and the Briarwood Activity Fund.

REICHERT, Othmar Joseph Reichert (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 August 2010) Othmar Joseph Reichert, age 93, formerly of Cassella, died Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. He was born Feb. 23, 1917, in Maria Stein, a son to Joseph T. Reichert and Elizabeth (Evers). On June 26, 1948, he married Lorena Ann (Wynk) in Montezuma and she survives in Cassella. He is also survived by his 6 children, Mary Lou (Jack) Wenning of Coldwater, Elizabeth (Richard) Brisch of Egg Harbor, WI, Joe (Diane) Reichert of Fort Loramie, Margie (John) Buschur of New Weston, Ginny (Mike) Bensman of Minster, John (Bernice) Reichert of Maria Stein; 24 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 1 son- in-law, Jim Wiley of Celina. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Dorothy Wiley; seven siblings and three infant sisters. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Cassella. Burial will follow in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery, Cassella, with military rites. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice.

REID, Kenneth Nelson Reid (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 24 March 2015) Kenneth Nelson Reid, age 88, of Celina, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. Born July 24, 1926 in Brockton, MA, he was a son of the late Richard H. & Ellen V. Nelson Reid. He married Mary Alice (Hole) Coil on November 8, 1970, and she preceded him in death on September 18, 2013. Ken and Mary Alice had resided in West Palm Beach, FL for 40 years, prior to returning to Celina in 2013. Surviving are 2 step-daughters: Brinda Simmons of Piqua and Kim (Randy) Wendel of Celina, a brother and sister: Richard H. Reid, Jr. and Marlene J. Reid, 6 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great grandsons, and brothers & sisters-in-law: Marie Laux of Celina, Frank (Barbara) Hole of Fort Wayne, Dave (Deb) Hole of Celina, Norman Tidwell of New Bremen and Wanda Hole of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by a step-son: James Coil, a brother: Norman W. Reid, and brothers & sisters-in-law: Althea & Gene Staugler, Robert Jr. “Bud” & Regina Hole, Kenny Laux, Merrill & Jennie Hole, Margie Tidwell, Lloyd and Dennis Hole. Ken had attended High School in East Bridgewater, MA. He was a WWII Veteran, having served with the U.S. Army from October 24, 1944 to December 21, 1946, attaining the rank of Sergeant. He was stationed in Germany with the 2022nd Prisoner of War O/H Detachment, where he worked at a P.O.W. Camp. After his Military Service, he became involved in Greyhound racing. Then for many years, he operated a kennel supply business in West Palm Beach, FL until his retirement. Private Visitation and Services will be held for the Family. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina, with graveside Military Rites to be conducted by Celina V.F.W. Post #5713 and American Legion Post #210. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in memory of Ken be made to State of the Heart Hospice, 230 W. Main St, Coldwater, Ohio 45828.

REID, Mary Alice Reid (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Mary Alice Reid, age 79, of Celina, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Celina Manor Nursing Home. She had resided in West Palm Beach, FL for the past 40 years. Born December 16, 1933 in Celina, she was the daughter of the late Eva A. (Hill) & Robert L. Hole. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth N. Reid, whom she married on November 8, 1970, and her 2 daughters: Brinda Simmons of Piqua and Kim (Randy) Wendel of Celina, 4 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren: Sean Burckholter, Brett Burckholter, Angie Heiser, Lindsay Reed, Sarah Wendel and Ryan Wendel and 2 great-grandsons; 2 brothers: Franklin (Barbara) Hole of Ft. Wayne, IN and David (Debra) Hole of Celina, 1 sister: Marie (Kenneth) Laux of Celina, 1 sister-in- law: Wanda Hole of St. Marys and a1 brother-in-law: Norman Tidwell of New Bremen. Preceding Mary Alice in death were a son: James Coil, four brothers: Robert L. Jr., Merrill, Lloyd and Dennis Hole and two sisters: Althea Staugler and Marjorie Tidwell. Mary Alice was a member of the Celina High School Class of 1952. She was a homemaker, and had been employed as an office worker and sales representative for various businesses while residing in West Palm Beach. Burial will be at Swamp College Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mary Alice be made to State of the Heart Hospice, 230 W. Main St, Coldwater, OH, 45828.

REIER, Charles Francis Reier (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 May 2009) Charles Francis Reier, age 80, of Florahome, FL, died Sunday, May 24, 2009 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center. The Celina, native lived in Florahome since 1986. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marie Reier of Florahome, FL; 3 sons, Charles F. Reier, II of Vallejo, CA, Matthew W. (Martha) Reier of Concord, NC, and Robert A. (Anita) Reier of Longs, SC; 1 daughter, Jennifer L. (Robert) Nolen of Falls Church, VA; 1 sister, Anne (Phillip) Sexhauer of Piqua; 7 grandchildren, Donald Reier, Shaun Reier, Mandy Fisher, Jonathan Eberhart, Chad Reier, Josh Nolen, and Rowan Nolen; 7 great-grandchildren, Boston Reier, Abby Reier, Collin Reier, Eddie Reier, Hunter Lynch, Caroline Fisher Reier and Gavin Fisher. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, serving 30 years in the U. S. Navy as an Intelligence Officer. He was a member of American Legion Post 293 in Interlachen and was of the Catholic faith. A Mass of Christian Burial will be June 6 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Interlachen. The American Legion Post 293 will conduct military honors. Memorial donations can be made to: Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center, 6400 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL, 32177. Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Interlachen is in charge of arrangements.

REIER, Grace V. Reier (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 7 October 2008) Grace V. Reier, age 97, of Palatka, FL, formerly of Wapakoneta, died Saturday Sept. 20, 2008, at KIVA, Palatka, FL. She was born June 11, 1911, in Montezuma, a daughter of Walter and Cora Monroe. In 1928, she married Cletus F. Reier, and he died April 7, 1989. She is survived by a son, Charles (Marie) Reier of Florahome, FL; a daughter, Ann (Phil) Sexauer of Piqua; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by four brothers; six sisters. She and her husband resided in Ohio until the mid-1970s when they moved to St. Petersburg, FL. A memorial service will be Saturday, at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta.

REIER, Leonard A. Reier (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Leonard A. Reier, 83, of 430 North Perry Street, Saint Marys, OH, died Friday, November 21, 2008, at Saint Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born September 23, 1925, in Celina, OH, the son of Albert and Matilda (Zahn) Reier. He married Thelma Kemper on June 26, 1948; she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his 4 children: Althea (John) Clugston of Cromwell, IN; Bernard (Deb) Reier of Madison, AL; Della (Declan) Santiagnon of Saint Marys; Ellen (Kevin) Paul of New Knoxville; by 10 grandchildren: Heather Schuller; Shawn Schuller; Adam Reier; Theresa Reier; Monica Reier; David Saintignon; Diana Saintignon; Dustyn Saintignon; Justin Paul; Nikki Paul; by four great-grandchildren:Typhani Schuller; Krystern Leasor; Ethan Schuller and Logan Reier; by 1 brother: Albert Reier of Wapakoneta; by 1 sister, Mary Fiebelkorn of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents and by one granddaughter, Mandy Reier. Leonard was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during WWII. He had retired from Crown Equipment Corporation; he had also worked at Tip and Doe Taxi; Parker Hannifin; Saint Marys Hardware. He was a life member of VFW Post 9289 and a member of American Legion Post 323 and Eagles Lodge 767 in Saint Marys. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys. He loved woodworking, playing cards and assembling puzzles. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, November 25, 2008, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

REIER, Marcella Reier (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1854599) Marcella Reier, age 92, of St. Henry, died September 18, 2016 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born July 19, 1924, in Portland, IN, to the late Phillip & Doretta (Schroer) Wellman. On February 5, 1947, she married Wilbert Reier, who died June 8, 2016. She is survived by four children, Robert & Phyllis Reier of St. Henry, Kathy Davis of St. Henry, Mary & Jim Lefeld of Mason, and Nancy & Jim Borgert of Wapakoneta. Marcella is also survived by ten grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and two on the way, and sisters: Doris Grieshop of Celina, Wilma & Jim Pfeffenberger of Celina, and Jeanette & Richard (Dick) Alig of Coldwater; sisters in-law: Norma Wellman of Indiana, Viola Kemper of Chickasaw, and Pauline & Alfred Luttmer of St. Henry. She was preceded in death by a son in-law Bill Davis; siblings: Mildred & Melvin Brunswick, Norbert & Julie Wellman, Cletus & Lou Ann Wellman, and Lavern (Bud) Wellman and brothers in-law: Walter Reier and Werner Kemper. Marcella was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry. She formerly worked for the former Mersman Furniture Company in Celina. She enjoyed ballroom dancing with her husband, playing cards, and their annual trip to Texas, which they completed over 18 times. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, September 23, 2016 at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Henry EMS.

REIER, Marie Schwaberow Reier (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 23 April 2019) Marie Reier, age 75, of Saint Marys, died Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. She was born January 17, 1944, in Saint Marys, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (May) Schwaberow. She married James Reier on February 14, 1995; he survives at the residence. Marie is also survived by her sons: Mike (Kelly) Huber of Saint Marys; Mark (Linne) Huber of Saint Marys; by her step-daughter, Deb (Ron) Sawmiller of Saint Marys; 7 grandchildren: Tyler (Taylor) Sawmiller; Brooke (Doug) Dietz; Nathan Huber; Jacob Huber; Michaella Huber; Alexis Huber; Samuel Huber; 3 great- grandchildren: Brody, Bristol, and Brexlyn Dietz. Her sister, Jean (Ken) Koeper, survives in Saint Marys. She was preceded in death by her parents and by a step-son, Lonny Reier. Marie graduated from Saint Marys Memorial High School in 1962, and attended Ohio Northern University. She retired from Saint Marys City Schools, where she served in many roles including Administrative Assistant in the transportation department; M-Teens Advisor; Pep Club Advisor; High School Cheerleading Coach. She had previously worked at Saint Marys Iron and Steel, and also the Flower and Plant Barn. She loved growing flowers and arranging them; decorating and volunteering as the chairperson of the Saint Marys Summerfest Queen’s Pageant. She had been the Worthy Matron of the Rainbow Girls, and she attended Wayne Street United Methodist Church where she had served as a Sunday School teacher and member of the choir. She served on Saint Marys City Council. Funeral rites will be at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to Grand Lake Hospice or the Alzheimer’s Foundation.

REIER, Nicklaus L. Reier (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 22 June 2009) Nicklaus L. Reier, age 76 of Upper Sandusky, died Friday June 19, 2009. He was born on April 17, 1933, in Spencerville, a son to LeRoy and Susan A. (Casperson) Reier, and they preceded him in death. On April 25, 1959, he married Julia L. Marker, she died on March 19, 1997, he then married Ruth Tiell-Malloy on Sept. 22, 1998, and she survives in Upper Sandusky. Mr. Reier has one son Tony (Ann) Reier of Celina; three daughters Tami (Jack) Sives, Kodak, TN, Theresa Reier of Celina, Tina Schuck, Naples, FL; two stepsons, Jason Malloy of Cincinnati, Patrick Malloy of Findlay; two grandchildren Jamie and Jared Reier; two brothers George (Linda) Reier of Sidney, Henry (Carol) Reier of Maria Stein; seven sisters Maxine (Herman) Thobe of Houston, Betty (Richard) Partington of Sidney, Barbara (Virgil) Frantz of Versailles, Esther (Jack) Wells of Anna, Florence (Mark) Boeckman of Buford, GA, Shirley (Dale) Meyer of New Bremen and Helen (Carl) Magoto of Celina. He was preceded in death by sisters Nancy Werling, Ruth Schwenzer, and Martha and Dorothy who died in infancy. Mr. Reier was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Reier retired from New Idea Farm Machinery in Coldwater after 32 years of service. Mr. Reier then worked part-time at the Daily Chief Union Newspaper in transportation and rural route carrier. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in St. Marys, and a former member of the Moose Lodge in Portland, IN, and AMVETS in Sidney. Mr. Reier enjoyed life especially being with all of his children, grandchildren, siblings and reunions. He loved to eat anything and was always the first in line. His hobbies included dancing, traveling, especially to Gatlinburg, TN, Renfro Valley, KY, Little Nashville and Brown Co. IN. He enjoyed watching Andy Griffith reruns over and over again and wrestling. He also enjoyed going to county fairs and looking at antique tractors. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Church in Celina. Burial will be in the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys. Bringman Clark Funeral Home in Upper Sandusky and W. H. Dick and Sons Funeral Home in Celina are handling the arrangements. Memorials may be given to Nicklaus L. Reier Memorial Fund, Wyandot County Hospice, St. Joseph-Salem Hertiage Society, Wyandot County Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home, 226 E. Wyandot Ave., Upper Sanduksy, OH 43351.

REIER, Mrs. Phillip Reier (Abstracted from the Lima News, Sep 10, 1924) Wapakoneta - Ninety-eight great-grandchildren and 77 grandchildren and ten children survive Mrs. Phillip Reier, mother of Phillip Reier of this city, whose death occurred Monday. Mrs. Reier was 90 years of age at the time of her death. She was twice married and the mother of 15 children.

REIER, Wilbert G. Reier (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1808427) Wilbert G. Reier, age 93, of St. Henry, died June 8, 2016 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. He was born September 1, 1922, in Cranberry, Ohio, to the late Charles & Anna (Rindler) Reier. On February 5, 1947, he married Marcella Wellman, who survives in St. Henry. He is also survived by four children, Robert & Phyllis Reier, St. Henry, Kathy Davis, St. Henry, Mary & Jim Lefeld, Mason, and Nancy & Jim Borgert, Wapakoneta. Wilbert is also survived by ten grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and two on the way, and sisters, Viola Kemper, Chickasaw, and Pauline & Alfred Luttmer, St. Henry. He was preceded in death by a son in-law Bill Davis, a brother, Walter Reier, and brother in-law, Werner Kemper. He was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry, a WWII veteran, having served in Germany as an operator and translator for the U.S. Army. He was a life member of Celina V.F.W. and Coldwater American Legion. Wilbert was a farmer, and worked at Minster Machine for over 30 years. He enjoyed ballroom dancing with his wife, playing cards, and their annual trip to Texas, which they completed over 18 times. Wilbert was a proud family man, a great husband, dad, grandpa, and great grandpa, and will be greatly missed at their annual Father’s Day Pizza Hut Buffet which has become a treasured family tradition. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, June 11, 2016 at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry has been entrusted with the arrangements.

REIFF, Virginia E. Reiff (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 September 2010) Virginia E. Reiff, age 90, of Bucyrus, formerly of Wapakoneta, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at her niece's residence in Bucyrus. She was born June 22, 1920, in Hume, a daughter of Chester Lee and Julia L. "Laura" (Shively) Peterson, who preceded her in death. On May 18, 1941, she married Russell Eugene Reiff and he preceded her in death April 2, 1984. She is survived by a sister-in-law; niece and nephews; numerous great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother; a sister and a niece. Funeral services will be Saturday at First United Methodist Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. An Eastern Star memorial service will be held Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

REIGELSPERGER, Diana M. Reigelsperger (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421422) Diana M. Reigelsperger, age 63, of 904 W. Butler St, Coldwater OH, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio. She was born February 15, 1948 in Mercer County, Ohio to the late Ralph and Belva (Beougher) Sutter. On October 25, 1969 she married Ronald Reigelsperger in Coldwater, Ohio, and he died June 5, 2011. Diana is survived by two daughters Andrea & Tom Ontrop of Coldwater, Ohio and Kelly Reigelsperger of Coldwater, Ohio, a brother Kenneth & Kay Sutter of Naples, FL and a sister-in-law Janet Reigelsperger-Turner of Lakeview, Ohio. She is preceded in death by a brother-in-law Larry Reigelsperger. She was a member of the former Pleasant View Church, Diana enjoyed gardening, bible reading and playing cards. She formerly worked at Reynolds in Celina and retired from Mercer Health in Coldwater. Funeral Services will be Monday, January 2, 2012 at Coldwater United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial may be directed to Coldwater United Methodist Church Furnace Fund.

REIGELSPERGER, Joan I. Reigelsperger (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=45347699_JReigelsperger) Joan I. Reigelsperger, age 83, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born April 18, 1935 in St. Henry, to the late Ray & Hilda (Schulte) Heitkamp. On August 20, 1955 she married Louie Reigelsperger and he died November 27, 1991. She is survived by her children, Linda & Kurt McAfee, Deb & Mark Schroyer, Jodie & Steve Lange and Sandy Collinsworth all of Coldwater; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; siblings and in-laws, Ivo & Mildred Heitkamp of St. Henry, Mary Alice Ahrns of Cassella, Thelma Heitkamp of St. Marys, Rose Ann & Ivo Schmidt of Coldwater, Dorothy & Art Brunswick of Beavercreek, Charlene & Donald Mikesell of Greenville, Ruth Frantz of Kettering, Alvin & Linda Heitkamp Coldwater, Daniel Heitkamp of Dayton and Rita Reigelsperger of Uniopolis. Joan is preceded in death by siblings and in-laws Lucille & Kenneth Kessen, Lavern Heitkamp, Louis Heitkamp, David Heitkamp, Julius Ahrns, Mary Ann & Victor Schmackers, Tillie Brandt, Paul Reigelsperger, Clarence & Alma Reigelsperger and Urban & Jean Reigelsperger. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the St. Ann Altar Rosary Sodality, and retired from Hemmelgarn’s in Philothea. Joan was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and caregiver, who enjoyed spending time with her family and playing cards. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 4, 2018 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements.

REIGELSPERGER, Paul Reigelsperger (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 24 February 2017) Paul E. Reigelsperger, age 77, of Uniopolis, passed away peacefully February 24, 2017, at Lima Memorial Health System, following an extended illness. He was born on June 16, 1939, in Coldwater, to John & Gertrude Wenning Reigelsperger, who have preceded him in death. On May 20, 1967, he married Rita H. Wagner, who survives in Uniopolis. Survivors also include his three children, Theresa & Steve Egbert, of Wapakoneta, Joe & Leila Reigelsperger, of Mason, and Ann Reigelsperger, of Uniopolis; 7 grandchildren, Zachary and Zane Egbert, Andrew and Eric Reigelsperger, Heather & Dean (Hague) Cummins, Aaron and Austin Richmond; a great-grandson, Dominic Hague; a sister-in-law, Joan Reigelsperger, of Coldwater; and his extended Reigelsperger and Wagner family. He was preceded in death by seven siblings, Matilda & John Hare, Clarence & Alma Reigelsperger, Urban & Jean Reigelsperger, Mary Ann & Victor Schmackers, Louis Reigelsperger, and infant brothers, Raymond and Walter. Paul was co- owner of P&R Enterprises, working in sales. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Freyburg, where he taught CCD classes. He was currently a member of the Eagles, Aerie 691 and had been a member of the Uniopolis Volunteer Fire Department. Paul was a member of the Knights of Columbus, where he had become a 3rd and 4th Degree Knight. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and playing cards. Not one to know a stranger, Paul was an expert at striking up a conversation. Although he was always open to meeting new people, his true treasure was at home with his family. He especially loved when his family grew to include the grandchildren and a great-grandson. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, March 2, 2017, at St. John Catholic Church, Freyburg. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Freyburg. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Catholic Church Renovation Fund or Uniopolis Volunteer Fire Department.

REIGELSPERGER, Ronald L. Reigelsperger (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420785) Ronald L. (George) Reigelsperger, age 64, of 904 W. Butler St, Coldwater, Ohio, died Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. He was born December 31, 1946 in Mercer County, Ohio to Clarence & Alma (Hoyng) Reigelsperger. On October 25, 1969 he married Diana (Sutter) in Coldwater, Ohio, and she survives in Coldwater, Ohio. He is also survived by two daughters, Andrea & Tom Ontrop and Kelly Reigelsperger, both of Coldwater, Ohio, a sister-in-law, Janet Reigelsperger-Turner of Lakeview, Ohio, and a brother-in-law Kenneth & Kay Sutter of Naples, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Larry Reigelsperger and his parents-in-law, Ralph & Belva Sutter. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, American Legion Post 470 and the Union Lake Community Association. He was a truck driver for Hemmelgarn & Sons in Coldwater, an independent owner/operator and was retired from TSL Limited in Toledo. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Ohio. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater, Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice and the ALS Association.

REINEKE, Janet S. Reineke (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 28 April 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Janet S. Reineke, age 85, of St. Marys, OH died Tuesday April 28, 2020 at her residence. She was born March 26, 1935 in St. Marys, OH to Joseph and Margaret (Heckler) Reineke. On August 21, 1954 she married Willis D. Harruff, who died February 12, 1985. Survivors include: 2 sons Edward (Becky) Harruff of New Bremen, OH; Rodney Harruff of St. Marys, OH; 3 daughters Pamela Senior of St. Marys, OH; Kim Henning of St. Marys, OH; Marcia Sutton of Seattle, WA; 9 grandchildren; 8 great- grandchildren; 4 brothers Donald (Margie) Reineke of Indiana; Joseph (Lela Jo) Reineke of St. Marys, OH; James (Beverly) Reineke of New Knoxville, OH; Charles Reineke of Alabama; and 2 sisters Shirley Eshelman of St. Marys, OH; and Barbara (James) Rohr of Chickasaw, OH. Preceded in death by: parents Joseph and Margaret Rieneke; husband Willis Harruff; brother Robert Reineke; brother Gene Reineke; sister Mary Myers. She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and American Legion Post #323 auxiliary, both in St. Marys. Janet will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Independent and full of energy, she especially enjoyed taking care of her home and yard. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a private funeral service is scheduled at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Private burial will take place at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.

REINEKE, Lahoma J. Binion Reineke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – December 23, 2012) Lahoma J. Binion Reineke, age 69, of St. Marys, died Friday, Dec. 21, 2012, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 18, 1943, in Fairfield, CA, to Thomas and Maude (Hopper) Binion, both of whom preceded her in death. On Aug. 4, 1990, she married Robert L. Reineke, and he survives in St. Marys. Other survivors are 2 sons, James Kenneth Thompson Jr. and Keith Dwight (Carol) Thompson both of Old Town, FL; 1 stepdaughter, Susan (Nick) Dingledine of St. Marys; 2 brothers, Truman (Jackie) Binion, Paradise, CA and Tillman (Gerri) Binion of Eagan, MN; 2 sisters, Vereta Bailey of Earlsboro, OK and Carmelita Bothelio of Manteca, OK; 6 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Calvin, Don, Bill, T.J. and Jake David Binion; and a sister, Ruby Estell Anderson. Lahoma came from a large and loving family. She will be remembered with love from each of us. She retired from Kmart in 2006. She was a member of Scrub Creek Baptist Church in Cross City, FL, Celina American Legion Post 210 and Belle Glade American Legion Post 20. Cisco Funeral Home, 1175 E. Greenville Road, St. Marys is in charge of the arrangements. Burial will be held at a later date. Contributions can be made to Grand Lake Hospice.

REINEKE, Mary Kathryn Myers Reineke (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 20 April 2019) Mary Kathryn (Myers) Reineke, age 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Auglaize Acres. She was born on December 25, 1938, in Wapakoneta, to Francis M. & Goldie F. (Mayer) Myers, who have preceded her in death. Mary had been married to James T. King, who passed away on August 22, 1984. Survivors include her son, David E. & Ronda Reineke of Wapakoneta; daughter-in-law, Toni King of Wapakoneta; five grandchildren, Chad & Joni King, Justin & Cassie Snyder, David A. Reineke, Brandon Reineke, April Reineke, all of Wapakoneta; and seven great-grandchildren, Madison, Lucas, Riley, Logan, Kyrie, Sidney, Hazel. She is also survived by her late husband, Richard E. “Bud” Reineke’s family, three daughters, Juanita Reineke, Tammy & Dennis Schaub, and Tonya Snyder all of Wapakoneta, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and a great-great- grandson. Mary was preceded in death by two sons, Richard Reineke, Steven King; grandson, Jesse King; and two sisters, Carol J. Collins, Doris A. Knoop. In keeping with Mary’s wishes, there will be no public visitation or service. Her cremated remains will be interred in Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the Auglaize County Crisis Center.

REINEKE, Robert L. Reineke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 7 August 2018) Robert L. Reineke, age 86, joined the Lord on Saturday, at his home in St. Marys with his loving family by his side. He was born in St. Marys to the late Joseph and Margaret (Heckler) Reineke on Oct. 7, 1931. On July 29, 1950, he married Martha Lee (Lynam) Reineke, who passed away on July 15, 1982, after 32 years of devoted marriage. On Aug. 4, 1990, he married Lahoma (Binion) Reineke, who preceded him in death on Dec. 21, 2012. Robert adored his loving family. He is survived by one daughter, Suzie (Nick) Dingledine of St. Marys. Robert also is a step-father to two step-sons: Keith (Carol) Thompson of Old Town, FL and James Thompson Jr., who preceded him in death. Not only was he loving with his immediate family, but that love and kindhearted spirit continued on through his entire extended family. Robert leaves behind seven siblings: Don (Margie) Reineke, Shirley Eshleman, Janet Reineke, Joe (Leila) Reineke, Jim (Bev) Reineke, Barb (Jim) Rohr, Charlie Reineke and was preceded in death by siblings, Gene Reineke and Mary Myers. Robert also has three grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren, one step great-grandchild, who knew him as "great papa" and many nieces and nephews. Robert was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School and went on to work as a hydraulic engineer for Parker-Hannifin Corporation in St. Marys. Upon retirement Robert insisted on staying busy and worked as a greens-keeper for Northmoor Golf Course. When Robert wasn't busy working, he enjoyed visiting numerous golf courses in the area. He had a true passion and love for wildlife and birds and displayed his skillfulness in carpentry, which even included building his own home. Robert was an avid fisherman; he would travel with his family and friends a couple times a year, to not only spend time with the ones he loved, but to spend time doing something he truly enjoyed. Most importantly, Robert enjoyed spending time with his family. He will truly be missed by all. Robert was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. He had a deep faith in the Lord which only grew stronger throughout his illness and brought him peace and comfort. Robert was also a member of St. Marys Moose Lodge #146, St. Marys Eagles Aerie 767, St. Marys Legion Post 323 and the St. Marys VFW Post 9289. Robert's family would like to thank the nurses and staff at St. Marys Grand Lake Hospice for their special care they provided for him through his illness. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, St. Marys. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Grand Lake Hospice, St. Marys.

REINEKE, Robert S. Reineke (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 22 August 2016) Robert S. Reineke, age 89, of 902 Edward Street, Saint Marys, died August 22, 2016,, at his residence. He was born November 2, 1926, in Auglaize County, Ohio, the son of Alexander and Lavern (Carmean) Reineke. He is survived by his daughter, Kim (Mark) Moden of Saint Marys; by a granddaughter, Courtney Williams of Saint Marys; 2 nephews: Clayton Reineke, Jr. and Rick (Barb) Reineke both of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Clayton Reineke. Bob had previously worked at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys, and he later worked as a self-employed tree trimmer. Bob loved cutting firewood to heat his home with. He also liked to fish and go turtle hunting. Funeral rites will be Sunday, August 28, 2016, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Private family burial rites will be held at the King Cemetery in Middlepoint, Ohio

REINEKE, Verona C. Reineke (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 June 2014) Verona C. Reineke, age 80, of New Bremen died Monday, June 9, 2014, at her residence after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on April 14, 1934, in New Bremen to the late Alfred and Helen (Fark) Sudman. On Nov. 17, 1956, she married Elwood Reineke in Kettlersville, and he preceded her in death in May 1979. Survivors include her children Steve and Karen Reineke of Piqua, Larry Reineke of Sidney, and Julie and Rob Countryman of Mason, eight grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren, and a sister, Ruth and Bob Koverman of Troy. Verona was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Kettlersville, where she was involved in many aspects of the church, including the women's guild. She was an active member of the Red Hat Society participating in their various outings and activities, and she loved to play cards. Verona worked for the former Dairy Farm Products of New Bremen, from the time she was 16 until her retirement. She will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend. She would do anything for anyone, and never said no. She was a kind hearted person who deeply loved her family. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen. Burial will be in the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be made to Senior Independent Hospice or to Pancreatic Cancer Research.

REINHART, Paul F. Reinhart (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 September 2009) Paul F. "Frankie" Reinhart, age 90, of Wapakoneta, formerly of New Hampshire, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, mowing at his farm in New Hampshire. He was born March 14, 1919, in Sante Fe, a son of Herman and Taura (Brackney) Reinhart, who preceded him in death. On Feb. 18, 1944, he married Eileen M. Jackson, and she survives. He is also survived by 2 sons, Dennis Reinhart of Cincinnati, Douglas (Trudie) Reinhart of Wapakoneta; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister. He was preceded in death by his three sisters and brothers-in-law; four brothers and sisters-in-law. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during World War II in the European Theater. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for Valor while serving his country. Funeral services will be Friday, at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Walnut Hill Cemetery in New Hampshire, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW. Memorials may be directed to the Auglaize Acres or New Hampshire United Methodist Church.

REINHART, Phyllis C. Reinhart (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 April 2010) Phyllis C. Reinhart, age 88, 1209 Indiana Ave., St. Marys, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, at the St. Marys Living Center, St. Marys. She was born Nov. 29, 1921, Newcastle - under Lyme in the county of Staffordshire, England, a daughter to John and Ethel (Crutchley) Murray. On May 10, 1944, she married Kenneth E. Reinhart, who preceded her in death on Aug. 5, 1981. She is survived by a daughter, Tura V. (Kenton J.) Suchland of St. Marys; a granddaughter, Diana (Robert) Hoskins of St. Marys; and three great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Church of England and the American Legion Auxiliary post 323. She was a World War II bride moving from England to the U. S. in 1946. She worked various factory jobs including the Old Standard Churn in Wapakoneta and the St. Marys Cotton Mill. She enjoyed collecting dolls, reading and doing her angel counted cross stitch needle work. Phyllis also loved animals. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, St. Marys. Contributions can be made to SART or the Humane Society.

REIS, Carol Dunlap Reis (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 10 February 2014) Carol Dunlap-Reis, age 70, of 09138 Burr Oak Road in Wapakoneta, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born on March 4, 1943, in Celina, to Hubert Byron and Margaret Alice (Burd) Davenport. Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Byers of St. Marys, Theresa Dunlap of Lima, a son, Ed Dunlap of Wapakoneta, 11 grandchildren, 13 great- grandchildren and a sister, Nina (Howard) Barnhart of Cloverdale. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Margaret Davenport, a daughter, Karissa Dunlap, a son, Harold "Junior" Dunlap, brothers Jim Davenport and Leon Davenport and sisters Leona Ginter and Carolyn Davenport. She was a homemaker. Before becoming disabled, she had worked as a production associate for CAPT in Celina. She was a member of VFW auxiliaries in Wapakoneta and St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included reading, crocheting and swimming in her pool. Rites are scheduled to be Wednesday at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road Ohio 703 West Chapel in St. Marys.

REIS, W. R. Anthony Reis (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) W. R. Anthony Reis, age 30, of 5120 Road 525 East, rural Berne, IN, died Sept. 14, 2006, at his residence of an apparent self- inflicted gunshot wound to his head. He was formerly of Rockford. He was born April 30, 1975, in St. Marys. On April 23, 2004, he married Sarah M. McCurry, who survives. Also surviving is his mother, Regina (Mark) Springer, of Mendon; a son, Maurice Reis, at home; a stepdaughter, Sierra McCurry, at home; a sister, Katrina Mullholand, of Mendon; his mother-in-law, Mary Carroll, of Montezuma, and a father-in-law, Joe Curry, of Rockford. He was a 1993 graduate of the C. Arthur Wilson High School in Columbus and was self-employed in construction. He also was a driver for Amish workers in the Berne area. Services will be Monday at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Ohio 703 West, St. Marys.

REISS, Wayne M. Reiss (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421314) Wayne M. Reiss, age 91, of McCartyville died t 12:00 AM on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at The Pavilion in Sidney. He was born November 11, 1921 in Sidney, Ohio to the late Lawrence & the late Opal (Breeding) Reiss. He married Viola A. Watercutter on August 30, 1947 in McCartyville. She preceded him in death on March 31, 2002. He is survived by children Judy & Jon Blakley, Sidney, Thomas & Diane Reiss, McCartyville, Joan Reiss, Sidney, 6 grandchildren & 13 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Eileen Kinwald, Sidney. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville and also a member of the V.F.W. Sidney & the American Legion Post #217 Sidney. He was retired form Baum Folder, Sidney. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday October 7, 2013 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Donor's Choice. Burial will take place in Sacred Heart Cemetery with full military honors. The funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

REMAKLUS, Rita T. Remaklus (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420927) Rita T. Remaklus, age 85, of Celina OH, died on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at Celina Manor, Celina, Ohio. She was born October 21, 1926 in Ft. Recovery Ohio to the late William and Elizabeth (Stein) Faller. On October 30, 1946 she married LeRoy Remaklus and he died March 15, 2009. Rita is survived by 3 children, Diane & Tom McLaughlin of Celina, OH, Vicky & Ronn Householder of Gahanna, OH, Jeff & Karen Remaklus of Urbandale, IA, 4 grandchildren Paula Pierce, Lynn Haley, Tim Householder & Kendra Householder, and 8 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by 2 brothers and 5 sisters. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina. She worked for over 25 years at Celina Coffee Shop, 10 years at Society Bank and 8 years at Celina Insurance. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 28, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Church, Celina, OH. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Ft. Recovery Ohio. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.

REMPE, Emily Kaye Rempe (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 June 2016) Emily Kaye Rempe, age 14, of 05180 Auglaize County Road 33-A in St. Marys, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She was born on Dec. 5, 2001 in Oklahoma City, OK. She is survived by: her parents Randy and Brenda (Monfort) Rempe of St. Marys; her sister Erin Rempe of St. Marys; her brother Ethan Rempe of St. Marys; her paternal grandparents Tom and Gloria Rempe of Greenwood, SC; her maternal grandfather Elmer (Reba) Johnson of Prestonsburg, KY; her maternal grandmother Judy (John) Vulgamott of St. Marys; her aunts and uncles Bev Watt, Janean (Jim) Reish, Denise Johnson, Jason Johnson, Nora (Kevin) Marsillett, Rebecca (Tom) Marsillett and Timothy (Stephanie) Johnson. She was enrolled as an incoming sophomore at St. Marys Memorial High School and had previously attended Grand Lake Christian School in St. Marys. She participated in the track and field program at the high school. Emily enjoyed running track, playing the piano and hanging out with her friends. She also loved her pet dog "Tanner." Funeral rites are Tuesday at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 201 N. Perry St., in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to: St. Marys Community Foundation – Emily Rempe Scholarship Fund.

REMPE, James H. Rempe (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 13 December 2018) James H. Rempe, age 81, of Saint Marys, died Thursday, December 13, 2018, with his family by his side at Van Crest Health Center. He was born December 31, 1936 in Shelby County to Harry and Wilhelmina (Klosterman) Rempe. On a snowy January 25, 1958 evening Jim and Mary Ann (Wessel) were united in a candlelight service at St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. Jim is survived by his wife, daughters Deborah of St. Marys; Cindy (JR) Graham of Toledo; son, Jeff of Lima; and granddaughter Skyler Graham of Ohio University, Athens. Also surviving are a brother, Thomas (Gloria) in South Carolina; and sisters Ruth Rush, Florida; and Linda (Bob) McDermitt of St. Marys. Preceding Jim were brothers Robert and Paul and sisters Dorothy Delzeith, Marie Hobrock, and Esther Huebner. Jim was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Church, New Bremen. He is a former member of First United Church of Christ, Lima where he served on the consistory. Jim was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Tri-County Coin Club, Eagles 767 and the New Bremen Historic Association. Jim was a graduate of the class of ‘55 from New Bremen High School. Ten years after graduation Jim continued his studies enrolling in a one year home studies course from DeVry Technical Institute of Chicago, Illinois. Then he completed three months of weekends at Electronics Computer Programming Institute of Dayton. During this time he was employed at Lewis and Michael Warehouse. After receiving his diploma, he accepted a position in the Data Processing Department at the Metropolitan Bank of Lima. He later retired from the former Scot Lad. Jim enjoyed NASCAR, auctions, the Ohio State Buckeyes, traveling, woodworking, reading-especially history, and just being outdoors doing jobs at his home. Most of all, his family was his blessing. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society or St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. Funeral rites will be Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, St Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.

REMPE, Paul Christian Rempe (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 July 2015) Paul Christian Rempe, age 84, of 2601 Celina Road, St. Marys, died Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. He was born on Nov. 21, 1930, in New Bremen, the son of Harry W. and Anna W. (Klosterman) Rempe. He married Dorla D. E. Goodwin on June 4, 1952, in Richmond, IN, and she survives. He is also survived by 1 son, Christopher W. Rempe of St. Marys; 2 daughters Kathy Rempe and Stacey Rempe; by his siblings Ruth Rush of Plantation, FL, Linda (Robert) McDermitt of St. Marys, James (Mary Ann) Rempe of St. Marys and Thomas (Gloria) Rempe of Greenwood, SC, and by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; by his siblings Marie Hobrock, Dorothy Delzeith, Esther Haebner and Robert Rempe, and by three stillborn children Lyle David Rempe, Todd Allen Rempe and Beth Ann Rempe. Paul attended school in New Bremen and was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. He worked at the Lewis and Michael Warehouse in St. Marys for 37 years, and later worked at St. Marys City Schools as a custodian. He was a member of the Wayne Street United Methodist Church in St. Marys. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. Private family funeral rites will be Monday at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 W. High St., St. Marys. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the St. Marys Community Library.

REMPFER, Donna June Rempfer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 March 2018) Donna June Rempfer, age 85, of Spencerville, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 8, 2018, in the Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville with her children at her side. She was born June 25, 1932, in Spencerville, a daughter of the late Robert William and Marintha Alinda Roberts Shepler. On Sept. 30, 1950, she married Roland Perry Rempfer, who died June 13, 2015. Surviving are her four children: Donna (David) Holtzhauer, Vonda (Chuck) Frances and William (Teresa) Rempfer all of Spencerville, and Clifford (Connie) Rempfer of Mendon; grandchildren, Adam Rempfer of Lima, Sherry (John) Gardner of Hilliard, Andrea (Eric) Kill and Jeffery (Miranda) Holtzhauer both of Spencerville, Michael (Taylor) Rempfer of St. Marys, Morgan Rempfer of Mendon and Louis Frances of Shelby Township, MI; great-grandchildren, Chase Rempfer, Olivia, Cooper and Gabriella Gardner, Trevor, Jamie and Audrey Kill and Tucker Rempfer; siblings, Mary Kenyon of Pennsylvania, Robert (Arlene) Shepler and Lenore (David) Reiter, both of Mount Cory. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Charles (Augusta) Shepler, Carl (Doris) Shepler and Leona (Carl) Morris and her brother-in-law, Willard Kenyon. Donna was a 1950 graduate of Spencerville High School. She was a homemaker and had been a cook for several years at Spencerville Schools and had worked at the diet workshop in Lima. She was a member of the Kossuth-Zion United Methodist Church and a former member of the Hartford Christian Church. Her true love in life was her family. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, quilting and reading. Funeral services will be Monday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Kossuth-Zion Church, to Roselawn Manor Activity Fund or to Interim Hospice.

REMPFER, Roland Perry Rempfer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 15 June 2015) Roland Perry Rempfer, age 87, of rural Spencerville, died Saturday, June 13, 2015, in the Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville. He was born on April 1, 1928, in Spencer Township, Allen County, a son of Lewis Bennett and Edith Flarida Rempfer, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 30, he married Donna June Shepler, who survives along with four children: Donna (David) Holtzhauer, Vonda (Chuck) Frances, and William (Teresa) Rempfer, all of Spencerville, and Clifford (Connie) Rempfer of Mendon; 6 grandchildren, Ada (Kristen) Rempfer of Lima; Sherry (John) Gardner of Hilliard; Andrea (Eric) Kill of Spencerville; Jeffrey (Miranda) Holtzhauer of Spencerville; Michael Rempfer of St. Marys; and Morgan Rempfer of Mendon; by a step- grandchild Louis Frances of Shelby Township; by 6 great-grandchildren Chase Rempfer, Olivia and Cooper Gardner, Trevor, Jamie and Audrey Kill; by 2 sisters Alice (William) Feasby of Van Wert and Lewedia (Sam, deceased) Fitzsimmons of Beavercreek. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary (Charles) McCain and an infant brother. Roland was a 1947 graduate of Spencerville High School and went on to serve in the Korean War in the Army, being discharged in 1953. He was a carpenter and loved farming and had operated the Rempfer Sawmill for many years. He was a Farmall tractor guy and a member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Lima Local Union 372 and was a member of the Bowersock Brothers VFW Post 6772 in Spencerville. Funeral services will be Wednesday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery with military rites by the Spencerville veterans. Memorials may be made to the Roselawn Manor Activities Fund.

RENBARGER, Mary C. Renbarger (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 18 November 2016) Mary C. Renbarger, age 92, of 816 W. Jackson Street in St. Marys, OH died Friday November 18, 2016 at her residence. She was born March 10, 1924 in Wapakoneta, OH to Gerald and Pearl (Christler) Burden. On June 1, 1946 in Wapakoneta, OH she married Romaine Renbarger, who died January 25, 1982. Survivors include 2 daughters Dawn Nolan of Wapakoneta, OH; Diane Music of Lima, OH; 4 grandchildren: Amanda (Jeff) Ruvoldt of St. Marys, OH; Deanna Schroer of New Bremen, OH; Kayla Music and Keith Music both of Lima, OH; 5 great-grandchildren: Lucas and Steven Axe of St. Marys, OH; Jessica, Tricia and Cindy Schemmel of New Bremen, OH; 2 sisters Janice Daugherty and Lois Axe both of St. Marys, OH; 3 nieces and 5 nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Gerald and Pearl Burden; husband Romaine “Red” Renbarger; brother John Burden; son-in-law Darrell Music; brother-in-law Paul Axe; brother-in-law Earl Daugherty; brother-in-law Max Renbarger and sister-in-law Virginia Renbarger. She was a graduate of Blume High School in Wapakoneta. She was a retired cafeteria worker for the St. Marys City School System. Her favorite pastimes included needle work, reading and bird-watching. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Rites are scheduled to be Wednesday November 23, 2016 at Miller – Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grand Lake Hospice.

RENFRO, Floyd Tommy Renfro (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 January 2009) Floyd Tommy Renfro, age 72, of Stearns, KY, died Dec. 22, 2008, in Stearns, KY. He was born Feb. 23, 1936, in Honey Bee, KY, a son of Frank and Melissa Perkins Renfro and they preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Mary Renfro; and his children, Virginia Fourman of Stearns, KY, Bonnie Wilson of Ottawa, IL, Connie Price, Sandra (Jeff) Silver of St. Marys, Verjean (Joe) Peace of Corbin, KY, Robin Ridner of Bluffton, IN, and Cindy McMurray of Anna; a brother, Newman Renfro of Parkers Lake, KY; 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Rebecca Renfro; and seven siblings. Funeral services were Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008, at Eagle Creek United Baptist Church. Burial was in Eagle Creek Cemetery. McCreary County Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

RENGERS, James A. Rengers (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/james-rengers) Jim A. Rengers, age 66, of Coldwater, died on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Lima Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. He was born February 1, 1953, in Coldwater to the late Joseph & Elvaneta (Frenzer) Rengers. On May 3, 1975, he married Rita (Link) Rengers, and she survives in Coldwater. Jim is also survived by children, Lindsay & Craig Alig of Ft. Recovery, Ted & Halle Rengers of Hudson, Nick & Ashley Rengers of Hilliard, Michael & Brooke Rengers of Westerville, and Megan Rengers & Gavin Bettinger of Coldwater; 7 grandchildren, as well as siblings and in-laws, Phil & Joan Rengers of Chickasaw, Tom & Sue Rengers of New Bremen, Marilyn & Stan Heitkamp of Van Buren, Rocket & Paula Rengers of St. Henry, Bud & Kathy Link of Celina, and Steve Link of Montezuma. He is preceded in death by sister-in-law, Deb Link. Jim was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, where he served many years as a CCD teacher. He was retired from Crown and the former Huffy plant. He was a longtime volunteer firefighter in Coldwater and Chickasaw. Jim was an avid coin collector. He also enjoyed playing horseshoes and cheering on the Coldwater Cavaliers, Buckeyes, Reds, and Bengals. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in Precious Blood Cemetery, Chickasaw. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Coldwater EMS or Coldwater Fire Department.

RENTZ, Maurice Rentz (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421402) Maurice Rentz, age 94, of St Route 274, Chickasaw, OH died Thursday, March 22, 2012 at his home. He was born February 14, 1918 in Chickasaw to August and Anna (Rose) Rentz. He is preceded in death by seven brothers Alfred, Roman, Norbert, Bernard, Richard, Marcellus & Frederick and three sisters Florentine Brinkman, Mary Ann Spoltman and Lillian Rentz. He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church and Men's Holy Name of the Church. Maurice was a lifelong farmer and served in the US Army during WWII. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 26, 2012 at Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw. Burial will follow in Precious Blood Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Precious Blood Cemetery Fund.

RESH, Harold A. Resh (Abstracted from the Lima News Mar 29, 2003) Born: Feb 12, 1911 in Galion to Jacob A. & Mary M. King Resh. Married: Thelma Coffey and Lucille Galvin. Occupation: pattern maker from Ohio Steel Foundry, Died: Mar 28, 2003 at Lima Memorial Hospital. Survived by: 1 daughter; 1 sister; 1 grandchild. Burial: cremation.

RETHMAN. Denis R. Rethman (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1811081) Denis R. Rethman, age 72, of Maria Stein, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the James Cancer Center, Columbus. He was born March 9, 1944 in North Star, Ohio to the late Lawrence & Fredona (Bulcher) Rethman. On August 6, 1966, in Osgood, he married Gladys L. (Knapke), who survives in Maria Stein. He is also survived by four children, Mike & Maria Rethman of Maria Stein, John & Heather Rethman of Celina, Joe & Hope Rethman of Maria Stein, and Kelly & Josh Cline of Columbus; ten grandchildren, Brandi, Dustin, Natalie, Heidi, Dane, Mitch, Matt, Molly, Marcus, and Kurt. He is also survived by five siblings, Jack & Alberta Rethman of North Star, Wanda Homan of North Star, Connie Meyer of Sidney, Sharon Mayl of Dayton, and Deb & Mike Tobe of Tipp City, also in-laws Ivo & Henrietta Knapke of Versailles, Janice & Charles Schwieterman of Celina, and Tom & Mary Ann Poeppelman of St. Henry. He was preceded in death by in-laws Clem Homan, Gene Mayl, Jerry Meyer, and Dolores Poeppelman. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein, and its Men’s Sodality. Denis was the founder and former owner of Rethman Bros. Inc. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserve, was a former member of the Mercer County Elks, and was an avid golfer. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, June 18, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Church, Maria Stein. Burial will follow at St. John Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry has been entrusted with the arrangements.

RETHMAN, Marjorie A. Rethman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 22 November 2013) Marjorie A. Rethman, age 74 of 8823 Foote Road, Yorkshire, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born on Oct. 16, 1939, in St. Henry, to the late Ralph and Alfreda (Siefring) Rose. Her mother survives in St. Henry. She married Leonard G. Rethman on April 28, 1962, in St. Henry, and he survives in Yorkshire. She is also survived by children June and Alan Rindler of Versailles; Nick and Linda Rethman of North Andover, MA; Joyce and Bob Ahrens of Versailles; Brenda and Mike Pope of Villa Hills, KY; 12 grandchildren; one brother; five sisters and a sister-in-law. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Burial will take place at St. Martin Cemetery in Osgood. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster handled the arrangements. The family requests memorials to go to the Osgood Rescue Squad.

REVOLT, Charles G. Revolt 600 (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Charles G. “Todd” Revolt, 71, of 1105 Robin Road in St. Marys, OH died Monday March 14, 2011 at JTDM Hospital. He was born April 25, 1939 in St. Marys, OH to Charles and Ruth (Miller) Revolt. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Revolt-Alexander of St. Marys, OH; and 5 nephews: Tony (Anita) Revolt; Scott Revolt; Eric Revolt; Shawn Revolt all four of St. Marys, OH; and Chad (Christian) Revolt of Sidney, OH. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Leonard Revolt; step-father, Conley Alexander. He attended St. Marys City Schools with the Class of 1957. He was a veteran of the United Staes Army, having served during the Viet Nam era. He worked in security at AAP Corp., Matt’s Restaurant in downtown St. Marys, and had owned and operated the former Gold Cross Ambulance in St. Marys. Rites are scheduled Saturday March 19, 2011 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Burial, with full graveside military honors, will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

REVOLT, Eric L. Revolt (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Eric L. Revolt, 45, of 117 Cedarhurst Drive, Lot 13, Saint Marys, OH, died suddenly on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. He was born November 19, 1966, in Saint Marys, the son of Leonard and Marge (Wurster) Revolt. He is survived by his mother, Marge (Wurster) Heppeard of Mendon, OH; by his 4 children: Brandy Revolt of Saint Marys; Tiffany Revolt of Spencerville; Cody (and Taren Roeder) Revolt of Spencerville; Shelby Revolt of Spencerville; by his paternal grand-mother, Lavere Alexander of Saint Marys; by numerous nieces and nephews; by his brothers: Tony (Anita) Revolt of Saint Marys; Scott Revolt of Saint Marys; Chad (Crystal) Revolt of Saint Marys; and Shawn Revolt of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Revolt; and an uncle, Todd Revolt. Eric was a 1983 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He was a lime spreader at Pohlkat in Saint Marys. He attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Saint Marys. He enjoyed yard work, working on old cars and motorcycles and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of Eagles Lodge 767. Funeral rites will be Saturday, June 23, 2012, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be directed to Eric’s family.

REVOLT, Leonard Revolt (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Leonard “Lenny” Revolt, 72, of 1105 Robin Road, Saint Marys, died Saturday, December 5, 2009, at the Saint Marys Living Center. He was born February 27, 1937 in Piqua, OH, the son of Charles and Ruth (Miller) Revolt. His father preceded him in death and his mother, Ruth Revolt Alexander survives in Saint Marys. In addition to his mother, he is survived by 5 sons: Tony (Anita) Revolt; Scott Revolt; Eric Revolt; Shawn Revolt all four of Saint Marys; Chad (Christal) Revolt of Sidney; by a brother, Todd Revolt of Saint Marys; by 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Revolt, and step-father, Conley Alexander. Lenny was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys, where he had worked for 40 years. He had also worked as a bartender at Eagles Lodge 767 in Saint Marys. He was a member of American Legion Post 323 in Saint Marys and VFW Post 9289 in Saint Marys. He loved restoring cars. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the First Church of the Nazarene in Saint Marys.

REVOLT, Scott B. Revolt (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 16 November 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Scott Revolt, age 57, of Celina, and formerly of Saint Marys, died Monday, November 16, 2020, at OSU Medical Center, Columbus, from injuries sustained in an auto accident in late October. He was born February 14, 1963, in Saint Marys, the son of Leonard and Marjorie (Wurster) Revolt. He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Revolt Heppeard of Celina; by his two children: Krista Revolt of Marysvillle, Ohio; Kevin Revolt of Saint Marys; his former wife, Barb Revolt of Saint Marys, by three grandchildren: Brayden Conn; Braelyn Smith and Jace Smith; and his brother, Shawn Revolt of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his father, Leonard Revolt; by step-father, Don Heppeard; by two brothers: Eric Revolt and Tony Revolt. Scott was a member of the class of 1982 at Saint Marys Memorial High School. He had been employed at Superior Metal, Wapakoneta. He enjoyed arrowhead hunting and riding motorcycles. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, Saint Marys. Funeral rites will be at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys.

REVOLT, Tony L. Revolt (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 31 March 2019) Tony Revolt, age 60, of Saint Marys, died Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born September 8, 1958, in Saint Marys, the son of Leonard and Marjorie (Wurster) Revolt. He married Anita Dickey on October 14, 1978, in Vandalia, Ohio; she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his mother, Marjorie (Donald) Heppeard of Mendon; by his children: Nathan (Amanda) Revolt of Saint Marys; Jonathan (Reese) Revolt of Saint Marys; Emily Revolt of Saint Marys. He is survived by his grandchildren: Cierra Leppla; Gracelynn Revolt; Joseph Revolt; Aiden Revolt. Also surviving are his siblings Scott Revolt of Saint Marys; Shawn Revolt of Saint Marys; and Chad Revolt of Sidney. He was preceded in death by his father and by a brother, Eric Revolt. Tony was employed at Kosei (AAP) Corporation in Saint Marys, and he also owned and operated a computer repair business. He was a 1976 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School, and attended Mt. Vernon Nazarene College. He was a member of the Saint Marys Church of the Nazarene. He love working on computers, watching the Bengals and shooting sports. Funeral rites will be at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to the Saint Marys Church of the Nazarene.

REVOLT-ALEXANDER, Ruth Revolt-Alexander (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 February 2016) Ruth Revolt-Alexander, age 98, of 1105 Robin Road in St. Marys, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, at her residence. She was born on May 7, 1917, in Mendon to George and Ruth (Baker) Miller. She is survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Conley Alexander and her sons Leonard Revolt and Charles Revolt and a grandson. Funeral rites are scheduled to be Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.

REXROAT, Eunice Edith Rexroat (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 December 2018) Eunice Edith Rexroat, age 95, of Celina, died on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 at the Miller Place Assisted Living. She was born on April 25, 1923 in Des Moines Township, Jasper County, IA to the late Ernest and Leona (Bowans) Kile. On April 17, 1946 she married Wayne Rexroat, who passed away in 2004. Eunice is survived by two daughters, Sue Rexroat and Cheryl (Dave) Lipp; a sister; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life service will be Thursday at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to the Call Food Pantry or to State of the Heart Care.

REYNOLDS, Edward F. Reynolds (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 28 March 2016) Edward F. Reynolds, age 68, passed away 8 Monday March 28, 2016 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima surrounded by his family. He was born on October 2, 1947 in Celina to Harrison E. & Millie E. Byrley Reynolds, who have preceded him in death. On July 18, 1980, he married Hattie B. Sidey, who survives in Wapakoneta. Edward proudly served our country for nine years in the United States Army, completing three tours of duty during the Vietnam Conflict. For his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star. On June 14, 2011, he retired from American Trim, after 28 years of service. Ed was a Lifetime Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8445 in Wapakoneta. For twenty years he worked as a bartender there, and served with the post’s Color & Honor Guard. He served as the Post 8445 Commander for seven years, and the District 2 Commander for one year. While District 2 Commander, he was presented with the All Star – All American Achievement Award in 2011. In his free time, Ed loved camping, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren at the camper. He could often be found riding his golf cart with “Peanut”, his special companion. Ed also had very fond memories participating in Poker Runs and escorting the Vietnam Traveling Wall with his granddaughter Ashley and best friend Jeff Mitchell on their Harleys. Survivors also include six children, Ronda (Frank) Allen of Pennsylvania, Dennis (Mary) Reynolds and Debbie (Jergen) Herter both of Germany, Michelle (James) Arnold, Jason (Cindy) Reynolds, and Barbara (Jason) Lutz all of St. Marys; a "daughter"/granddaughter, Ashley (Doug) Obringer; fourteen grandchildren, Dusty(Melissa), Niclas, Luca, Lea, Laura, Robin, Lisa, Nick, Cole, Austin, Dalaney, Millie, Ethan, Olivia, two great-grandchildren, Anthony and Leilla, niece Karen (Dean) Cox, daughter Katie, nephew Eric (Tonya) Godkin, sons Jason and Justin, and nephew Michael (Trish), sons Jamison and Brandon. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nellie Viola May Reynolds Godkin. Services will be Friday, April 1, 2016 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8445 Honor Guard.

REYNOLDS, Hattie B. Reynolds (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 October 2016) Hattie B. "Pat" Reynolds, age 70, of Wapakoneta, died Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima surrounded by her family. She was born on Sept. 2, 1946, in Lima to Charles and Flossie (Schaub) Sidey, who have preceded her in death. On July 18, 1980, she married Edward F. Reynolds who died on March 28, 2016. She was active with the St. Marys VFW Post 9289 and served as District 2 president from 2013-2015. Survivors include six children: Ronda (Frank) Allen of Pennsylvania; Dennis (Mary) Reynolds and Debbie (Jergen) Herter, both of Germany; Michelle (James) Arnold; Jason (Cindy) Reynolds; and Barbara (Jason) Lutz, all of St. Marys; a "daughter"/granddaughter Ashley (Doug) Obringer; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a niece and daughter; a nephew and sons; a nephew and sons; and five siblings. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Funeral services will be Thursday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Marys FW Post 9289 Women's Auxiliary.

REYNOLDS, Leesa Kay Reynolds (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 February 2016) Leesa Kay Reynolds, age 62, of Walker, MI, and formerly of Celina, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, at the Lake Shore Assisted Living Community in Grand Haven, MI. She was born on Aug. 11, 1953, in Muncie, IN, to the late Naomi (Oxley) Heeter. Survivors include her children Jeff and Kim Reynolds of Walker, MI, Carrie and Aaron Coate of Toledo, 5 grandchildren, 2 brothers and sisters-in-law and 1 sister and brother-in-law. Leesa was preceded in death by her mother and her sister. Friends may call Saturday at Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will take place at Swamp College Cemetery in Celina. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Lewy Body Dementia Association.

REYNOLDS, Richard L. Reynolds (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 16 June 2010) Richard L. Reynolds, age 80, of Spencerville, died Monday, June 14, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center following an extended illness. He was born Dec. 21, 1929, in Spencer Township, Allen County, a son of Theodore and Hannah Goldie Miller Reynolds; they preceded him in death. On Dec. 31, 1949, he married Phillis A. Biederman and she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Le Ann Turner; a granddaughter, Shawn Turner, both of Toledo; two sisters; a brother-in-law and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, R. Wayne Reynolds; a sister and four brothers. Funeral services will be Friday in the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Hartford Church Building Fund.

REYNOLDS, Tammy Renee Reynolds (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 31 March 2014) Tammy Renee Reynolds, age 41, of Celina, died on Saturday, March 29, 2014, at Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was born on Feb. 9, 1973, in Rantoul, IL, to the late Clarence Henegar and Wilma (Martin) Henegar of St. Marys. On Aug. 11, 2007, she married Todd Reynolds and he survives in Celina. She is also survived by two children, Abby Renee Tangeman and Cody William Tangeman, both of Celina. There will be no services. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is handling the arrangements.

RHOADES, Charles Arthur Rhoades (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 2 August 2013) Charles Arthur "Charlie" Rhoades, age 88, of 137 Lawton St., husband of Elinore Mae Ankerman Rhoades, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at Hospice House. He was born in Wapakoneta, a son of the late Glen and Gladys Keiber Rhoades. Charlie was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired as general manager of Phoenix Beauty Supply, in Phoenix, AZ after 32 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post 20; the VFW and Lupo Memorial United Methodist Church, where he served as church treasurer for 10 years and also served on the Pastor Parish Relations Committee, the Finance Committee and was a trustee of the church. Surviving is his wife of 66 years and a daughter, Patricia Diane Rhoades, both of the home; and a brother, Gene E. Rhoades of St. Marys. A gathering of friends was held on July 26 at Harley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in memory of Charlie to Hospice House, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646; Piedmont Agency on Aging, Meals on Wheels Program, P.O. Box 997, Greenwood, SC, 29648, or to Lupo Memorial United Methodist Church, 112 Lanham St., Greenwood, SC, 29648.

RHOADES, Gene E. Rhoades (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 31 October 2018) Gene E. Rhoades, age 95, of St. Marys died Tuesday Oct. 30, 2018 at Otterbein - St. Marys. He was born Nov. 1, 1922 in Wapakoneta to Glenn and Gladys (Keiber) Rhoades. On Nov. 27, 1952 he married La Vera King, who died Aug. 12, 1995. He then married Carolyn "Sis" (White) Irons, who survives. He is also survived by his step-daughter Susan (Greg) McDaniel of Ocala, FL; step-sons William Steven (Kim) Irons of St. Marys, David (Carol) Irons of St. Marys and Andrew (Jennifer) Irons of Lancaster, PA; eight step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: parents Glenn and Gladys Rhoades; first wife La Vera Rhoades; twin brother Dean Rhoades and brothers Charles and Vernon Rhoades. He was a graduate of Blume High School (Class of 1940) in Wapakoneta. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys, where he worked 43 years in the accounting department. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and K of C Council No. 1592, both in St. Marys. Following his retirement, he used his accounting skills to help others in need. He performed volunteer tax preparation for senior citizens and low-income individuals throughout Auglaize and Mercer counties for many years. He was honored to have been selected as 1992 Mercer Co. Council on Aging Outstanding Senior Volunteer, 1999 Auglaize Co. Council on Aging Outstanding Volunteer, 2000 Medical Mutual of Ohio Outstanding Volunteer, 2002 Auglaize Co. Council on Aging Outstanding Senior Citizen of the Year and recipient of the 2007 "Builder of Bridges Award' by the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce. Gene will be remembered as a true gentleman, with an eye for detail. He will be truly missed by those fortunate to know him as a loyal friend or co-worker. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled Friday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Holy Rosary Catholic Church or Otterbein - St. Marys.

RHOADES, Dean Rhoades (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – February 28, 2012) Dean Rhoades, age 89, of Bradenton, FL, died Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. He was born on Nov. 1, 1922, to Glen and Glady (Keiber) Rhoades. He is survived by his wife Shirley (Fryer); 2 sons Dale and Gary; 7 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Dean had three brothers, Vernon, who is deceased, Charles, who survives in Greenwood, SC, and his twin brother Gene, who survives in St. Marys. He was preceded in death by a son, Doug. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Funeral services were Monday in Bradenton, with burial following in the National Cemetery in Sarasota, FL.

RHOADS, Rhiannon Renee Rhoads (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – March 11, 2015) Rhiannon Renee Rhoads, age 38, of Lima, died on Friday, March 6, 2015. She was born on Jan. 5, 1977, in Lima, the daughter of John M. Rhoads and Karen S. Snider. Rhiannon worked at Voith Industrial Services and was a member of Rousculp Church of Christ. Survivors include her mother and step-father Karen Sue (Dale) Douglas of Lima, her father and step-mother John M. (Dania) Rhoads of Wapakoneta, her sons Patrick J. Obringer and Jacob T. Obringer, both of St. Marys, and Ethan A. W. Morgan of Lima, her daughter Mackayla R. Obringer of St. Marys, 2 sisters, 1 brother, a maternal grandfather, 4 nieces and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be Friday at Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. Burial will follow in Fairmount Cemetery.

RHODES, Alma Lee Rhodes (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Alma Lee Rhodes, age 78, of 14047 Glynwood – New Knoxville Road in rural St. Marys, OH died Friday September 19, 2014 at her residence. She was born September 7, 1936 in at Little Clear Creek, KY to Robert Eual and Verda (Partin) Webb. On December 18, 1954 in Jellico, TN, she married Matt S. Rhodes, who survives. She is also survived by 4 sons, Robert “Ed” (Sandra) Rhodes of St. Marys, OH; Paul J. Rhodes of Lima, OH; Donny L. Rhodes of Wapakoneta, OH; Gary T. (Molly) Rhodes of Proctorville, OH; 2 daughters, Brenda (Adrian) Slone of Celina, OH; Sonya Lynn (Tony) Slone of St. Marys, OH; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Bill (Pat) Fuson of Walbridge, OH; Silas Webb of Wapakoneta, OH; and 2 sisters, Bernice (Tom) Tuttle of Wapakoneta, OH and Becky (Garry) Hittepole of St. Marys, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Eual and Verda Webb; grandchildren: Garrett Rhodes, Joslyn Rhodes, Gary T. Rhodes, Jr., Matt S. Rhodes; great-granddaughter Madelyn Rhodes; and a sister, Hazel Lawson. She was a homemaker and had formerly been employed at Fisher Cheese Co. in Wapakoneta and Orchard Tree Restaurant in St. Marys. She was a member of St. Marys Missionary Baptist Church in St. Marys. Faith and family were the cornerstones of Mrs. Rhodes’ life, having lovingly devoted herself to church, husband, children and grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening and canning the fresh produce that she harvested. Each of her 16 grandchildren treasure the hand-made quilt they received as gifts in honor of their graduation from high school. Funeral services are scheduled Wednesday September 24, 2014 at St. Marys Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, OH.

RHODES, Garrett Rhodes (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Garrett Rhodes, 21, of 06950 Auglaize Co. 33-A in Wapakoneta, died Saturday September 17, 2011 at the scene of a single vehicle accident in rural Auglaize Co. He was born August 8, 1990 in St. Marys, OH. He is survived by his father, Donny L. Rhodes of Wapakoneta, OH; his mother, Samantha (Jeff) Clouser of St. Marys, OH; 5 brothers, Josh (Amanda) Rhodes; Isaac Rhodes; Parker Clouser; David Rhodes; Hunter Clouser all five of St. Marys, OH; 2 sisters, Donna (Chad) Pequignot of Middletown, OH; Elayna Clouser of St. Marys, OH; paternal grandparents, Matt (Alma) Rhodes of St. Marys, OH; maternal grandfather, Richard Klinger of St. Marys, OH; step-grandparents, Paul (Bonnie) Clouser of St. Marys, OH; nieces and nephews: Oliver Rhodes, Diegan Rhodes, Giuliana Pequignot, Navayeh Rhodes, McKenzie Miller, Ashton Miller; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was a 2009 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys. He was employed as a general laborer for Bowman Construction Co. in St. Marys. Garrett was very artistic. He liked automobiles (especially Chevy Camaros), listening to music and the fine arts. He loved spending time with his friends. Services will be Friday September 23, 2011 at Miller Funeral home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Private family burial will take place at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

RHODES, Paul J. Rhodes (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 7 May 2017) Paul J. Rhodes, age 59, of 01722 US Rt. 33 A, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Sunday, May 7, 2017, at his father’s home in Saint Marys. He was born November 5, 1957, in Lima, Ohio, the son of Matt and Alma (Webb) Rhodes. He is survived by his father, Matt Rhodes of Saint Marys; by his daughters: Jeanee (Nick) Stammen of Saint Marys; Amanda (Matthew) Meckstroth of Wapakoneta; Lyndsy (Bob Agiro) Rhodes of Kalamazoo, MI. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Tyler, Natalie, Abagail, Eathan, Jordan and Connor; his siblings: Ed (Sandra) Rhodes of Saint Marys; Brenda (Adrian) Slone of Celina; Donny Rhodes of Wapakoneta; Gary (Molly) Rhodes of Proctorville, OH and Sonya (Anthony) Slone of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Rhodes; by a granddaughter, Madeline and by a nephew, Garrett Rhodes. He was a 1976 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. He had worked for many years at Heat Treat Technologies in Lima, where he was a carpenter. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed talking about teams’ records and individual player’s statistics. Spending time with and being close to his family was the most important thing to Paul. He loved singing and churching, and was an active member of the Flagship Missionary Baptist Church in Saint Marys. Funeral rites will be Friday, May 12, 2017, at Flagship Missionary Baptist Church, US Rt 33-A, 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 Paul’s family.

RHYNE, Michael Kent Rhyne (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420916) Michael Kent Rhyne, age 61, of 4510S Union Road in Miamisburg passed away Tuesday July 24, 2012 at the Sycamore Hospital in Miamisburg. He was born on Oct. 19, 1950 in Celina, Ohio to the late Elmer Rhyne and Joyce (Mullen) Brandts, who live in Celina. On July 2, 1983 he married Donna Keithley, who lives in Miamisburg and has adored and loved Michael with all of her heart. Also surviving are his sons Sean Rhyne, Thijs Rhyne, Keenan Rhyne, sister Tammy Brunswich mother-in-law Lois Keithley sisters-in- law & brothers-in-law Linda & Dan Bechtol, Kathy & Jim Browning, brother-in-law & sister-in-law Steve & Daleen Keithley and several nieces and nephews. Michael graduated from Celina High School and was a produce salesman. He had a deep love for animals and helping them find health, love and homes. Private family service will be Sunday at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina.

RICARD, Don E. Ricard (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 17 April 2017) Reverend Don E. Ricard, age 77, a resident of Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community, died Monday, April 17, 2017. He was born May 10, 1939, in Rudolph, Ohio, the son of Benjamin and Zilpha (Sheets) Ricard. He married Charlotte Smalley on December 24, 1961, and she survives at Otterbein Saint Marys. He is also survived by his children: Andrew (Lynne) Ricard of Morro Bay, CA; Jonathan (Nan) Ricard of Springboro, OH; Rachel (Doug) Hertenstein of Saint Marys; Sarah (Scot) Hunter of Saint Marys; his grandchildren: Todd (and wife Karie); Kathryn, Jessica, Colleen, Emerson, Alexandra, Gabrielle, Robert, Samantha, Anne, Benjamin, Stephen, Dillon and Matthew; by two great-grandchildren: Ruby and Hailey; his siblings: Ronald (Marvalene) Ricard of Bowling Green, OH; Thomas (Jeanne) Ricard of North Baltimore, OH; David (Elizabeth) Ricard of Englewood, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents; by a son, Joseph Ricard; by a brother, Emerson Ricard; by two sisters: Angelene Smith and Shirley Vigh. Don was a 1957 graduate of Liberty Township High School. He graduated from Otterbein College in 1962; and United Theological Seminary in 1964. He was an ordained United Methodist Minister, and had served many parishes during his ministry. He later did carpentry and painting work. Private family funeral rites will be held. Memorial gifts may be given to the Otterbein Saint Marys Benevolent Fund.

RICE, Betty R. Rice (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 4 March 2010) Betty R. Rice, age 83, of St. Mary’s died Thursday March 4, 2010 at the St. Mary’s Living Center after a long battle with lung cancer. Mrs. Rice was born in Key West, FL on Sept. 16, 1926. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Hampton, of Brandon, FL; her granddaughter, Mrs. Amber (Roger) Smith, of Lake Alfred, FL; 3 grandsons, Brett (Patty) Grimes, of Cary, NC; Chris (Amy) Chamberlin, of Bowling Green, OH; and Jeff Chamberlin of Colorado; 3 great-grandchildren, Ben and Sarah Grimes, of Cary, NC and Stone Chamberlin of Bowling Green, OH and her sister, Joanne Bolling of Mobile, AL and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon E. Rice, and son, E. B. Rice. It was Mrs. Rice’s wish to be cremated and no memorial service be held. The family will hold a private service at Elmgrove Cemetery at a later date. An avid reader, it was Mrs. Rice’s wish that any memorial contributions be made to the St. Mary’s Public Library. Arrangements are being conducted by Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta.

RICE, Marjorie L. Rice (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 4 April 2009) Marjorie L. Rice, age 92, of St. Marys, died Thursday, April 2, 2009, at the St. Marys Living Center. She was born on Jan. 5, 1917, in Pandora, a daughter of Edward and Clara Belle Myers Rice, and they preceded her in death. She is survived by a niece, Judy Gray of St. Marys; a nephew, Richard (Louise) Morvay of Ismo, SC; four great-nephews, Michael Gray, Steven Morvay, Mark Morvay, Robert Morvay; six great great-nephews; a great great-niece; two great great-great-nephews; a great- great=great-niece. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Vera Lugibill, Mabel Morvay; a brother Earl Rice. She had been an assembler at Westinghouse. She was a member of South Side Christian Church, she had been a long time resident of Lima, residing on Holly Street. Funeral services will be Monday, at the Shawnee Chapel Chiles-Laman Funeral Home in Lima. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Pandora. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Bible Society of WTGN.

RICHARDS, Eric S. Richards (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1 January 2017) Eric S. Richards, age 31, of Wapakoneta passed away on January 1, 2017. He was born on October 5, 1985 in St. Marys to Rodney R. & Luann J. (Lange) Richards who survive in Wapakoneta. Survivors also include two children; Madilyn May and Logan James Richards, a sister Kelly Ann Richards, three aunts, two uncles and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by a brother Jerry Michael Richards, maternal and paternal grandparents and three uncles. Eric was a 2004 graduate of Wapakoneta High School and then received a bachelor's degree in business from UNOH. He was a member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta. He enjoyed numerous hobbies and had many talents. Private family services will be held at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mark's Lutheran Church.

RICHARDS, Fred B. Richards (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 2 June 2017) Fred B. Richards, age 88, of Celina, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at the CHP Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. He was born on June 15, 1928, in Fonde, KY, to the late Elmer and Easter (Edes) Richards. On Oct. 28, 1950, he married Helen Shumate, and she survives at the residence in Celina. He is also survived by his children, Donna Birt, Celina, Jackie Fowler, Celina, Tina Yoder, Celina, Wayne Richards, Wapakoneta, Glen Richards, Celina, and Mike (Tracy) Richards, St. Marys; two sisters; 18 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Tim Richards, two brothers, two sisters and two brothers-in-law. Funeral services will be Saturday in the Cisco Funeral Home of Celina. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina. Contributions can be made to CHP Home Care and Hospice, Celina.

RICHARDS, Gerald Fennick Richards (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 February 2016) Gerald Fennick Richards, age 87, of Celina, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at the Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on Sept. 14, 1928, in Howell, MI, to the late Fennick and Marguerite (Jackson) Richards. On April 26, 1952, he married the love of his life Nancy E. Morrill, who died on Jan. 22, 2015. Survivors include his 3 children and their spouses Cindy (Ronald) Birt of Pomeroy, Karen Richards and Kevin Kelly of Washington, VT, and Ronald Tammy (Rolfes) Richards of Celina; 1 grandson, great granddaughter and a sister-in-law. Jerry was preceded in death by a brother. A memorial service will be held Feb. 22 at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Celina. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery in Celina. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul's United Methodist Church Building Fund.

RICHARDS, Jean P. Richards (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 19 April 2011) Jean P. Richards, age 82, died Friday, April 15, 2011, at Covington Manor Nursing Center in Fort Wayne, IN. She is survived by her brother, Paul (Betty) Kuntz of San Clemente, CA; her stepsons, David (Nova) Richards of Bradenton, FL, Steven (Karen) Richards of Fort Wayne, IN, Mark (Connie) Richards of St. Marys and several step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emory and Thelma Kuntz and her husband, Errett A. Richards. Born in Jackson, Mich., she graduated from South Side High School in 1946. She then attended Indiana University and earned a master's degree in education from St. Francis University. She worked as an elementary teacher with Fort Wayne Community Schools for many years before retiring. She enjoyed playing bridge and golfing. A memorial service will be held at a later date. D. O. McComb and Sons is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the donor's choice.

RICHARDS, Nancy Estella Morrill Richards (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 23, 2015) Nancy Estella (Morrill) Richards, age 83, of Celina, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at home with her family. The daughter of the late Maurice and Cedelia (McNary) Morrill, she was born in Mt. Pleasant, MI, and raised in Lansing, MI, where she met and married her husband of 62 years, Gerald Richards, on April 26, 1952. He survives along with 3 children and their spouses: Cindy (Ronald) Birt of Pomeroy, Karen Richards and Kevin Kelly of Washington, VT, Ronald and Tammy (Rolfes) Richards of Celina; 1 grandson, 1 great-grand daughter, 2 sisters and several nieces and nephews. Nancy was preceded in death by her two brother-in-laws. A memorial service will be held Jan. 31 at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Celina. Burial will be held at a later date in North Grove Cemetery in Celina. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul's United Methodist Church Building Fund, Community Health Professionals-Home Health and Hospice.

RICHARDS, Pauline Richards (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Pauline Richards, age 86, formerly of 455 Parker Street in St. Marys, OH died Thursday February 27, 2014 at Hearthstone Health Center in Round Rock, TX. She was born September 2, 1927 in Shouns, TN to J. G. “Gus” and Cora (Anderson) Powell. On February 18, 1954, she married Elbert Richards, who died March 11, 1993. She is survived by 2 sons, Bill (Wanda) Adams of Mountain City, TN; Darren Richards of Austin, TX; 1 daughter, Judy Farmer of Mountain City, TN; 5 grandchildren: Cassandra Richards, Dawson Richards, Renee Farmer, Dalton Richards, Lindsey Richards; and 1 sister, Brucie Parks of Kennet Square, P. She was preceded in death by her parents, “Gus” and Cora Powell; husband, Elbert Richards; and a brother, Jim Powell. She was a homemaker and retired from the St. Marys Cotton Mill. She was a member of Hillsdale Baptist Church in St. Marys. She dearly loved her family. Rites are scheduled for Saturday March 8, 2014 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina, OH.

RICHARDS, Suzanne Botkin Richards (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 6 April 2018) Suzanne Botkin Richards, age 78, of Akron, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018, after a brief illness. She was born Jan. 26, 1940, in St. Marys to the late Henry and Cora Botkin. She married H. Sheldon Richards who preceded her in death. Surviving are her children, son, Christopher (Gail) Richards of Akron and daughter Kellu (Larry) Katz of Massachusetts; grandchildren, Christopher Jr. and Carli Richards of Akron, Alex Katz, Samantha Katz and Cora Katz of Massachusetts. She is also survived by sister, Patricia Trisel of St. Marys and brother, James Botkin Sr. of Clearwater, FL; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by brothers, Henry Botkin Jr. and Bruce Botkin; and sister, Virginia Botkin. Suzanne attended Memorial High School and graduated from high school in Akron. She played the piano at Memorial High School choir concerts and the organ at the Presbyterian Church. She was also a majorette. A private service for Suzanne will be held in Akron.

RICHARDS, Stanley I. Richards Sr. (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/stanley-richards-sr) Stanley I. Richards Sr., age 70, of Ansonia, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born June 20, 1949 in Greenville to the late Harley L. & Edith M. (Johnson) Richards. He married Patricia (Cheadle) on April 21, 1972, who passed away October 9, 2011. He is survived by children, Valerie Walker of Monahans, TX, Michelle Duffield of Troy, Kelly & Scott Voisard of Versailles, Stanley Jr. & Amy Richards of Ansonia, Korey & Cynthia Richards of Greenville and Joshua & Jamie Cook of Greenville; grandchildren: Brooke, Danielle, Jeremy, Christopher, Shelby, Amber, Stanley III, Stephanie, Hannah, Grace and Noah; sixteen great-grandchildren; siblings and in-laws, Jim & Joyce Richards of Corbin, KY, twin brother Steve & Phyllis Richards of Xenia, Dennis & Karen Cheadle of Greenville, Mary & Bud Coppock of Greenville, Sharon Hutchens of Ansonia, Robert Jr. & Julie Cheadle of Ansonia, John Cheadle of Ansonia and James Cheadle of Ansonia; and numerous nieces and nephews. Stanley is also preceded in death by a daughter Melissa Cook; a grandson Jacob; siblings and in-laws, Lester Richards, Lois & Ora Marshall, Patty Richards, Keith & Lorena Richards, Peggy & Woody McCoy, Patrick Cheadle, Daniel Cheadle, Joseph Cheadle, Robert & Ona Cheadle and Jim Hutchins. Stanley was a very proud veteran of the US Army serving in Vietnam, he worked 30+ years at Union City Body Company and also Workhorse Custom Chassis. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa and friend. Stanley enjoyed playing guitar, working on cars, building lego projects and winning at euchre against his grandchildren. Funeral services will be at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Philothea. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.

RICHARDSON, Agnes Richardson (Abstracted from an Ada Newspaper - Aug 30, 1900) Mrs. Agnes Richardson, who for several years was a resident of Spencerville, but who about three months ago broke up housekeeping and went to live with her son, John, at Ada, died here Tuesday morning of last week, from the effects of a second stroke of paralysis, she having received the first stroke about two days ago. She was aged 81 years, 7 months and 18 days. At the age of 16 years she was united in marriage with D. L. Richardson, with whom she lived happily for 56 years, he having departed this life in 1891. She was the mother of 13 children, all of whom she raised to maturity before death entered the home. Two daughters and one son have gone on before. She leaves behind 108 descendants- 6 daughters, 4 sons, 51 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, to mourn her sudden taking away. Funeral services were at Buckland Christian Church after which the remains were buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, beside those of her husband. She joined the Christian Church in early life and ever after lived strictly up to the discipline of the church and died in full faith of receiving just reward for a Christian life well spent.

RICHARDSON, Brian Eugene Richardson (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – March 13, 2015) Brian Eugene Richardson, age 55, of 3236 W. Russell Road, Sidney, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at his residence. Brian was born on Oct. 15, 1959, in Sidney, to Michael "Bigfoot" Richardson who preceded him in death on Nov. 15, 2013, and Rita J. (King) Richardson of Troy who survives. He is also survived by his significant other, Jules Dowling, of St. Marys, former wife Kathleen Richardson of Sidney, his step-mother Phyllis Richardson of Anna. He is also survived by his children Jon and Nicole Couchot of Dayton; Jordan and Amanda Richardson of Sidney, lifetime partners,; Terrence Slife and Emily Richardson of Sidney, and his grandchildren Dejuan Couchot, Scarlet Couchot, Harper Couchot, Kaelyn Richardson, Dominic Richardson, Lily Vazquez, Brooklynn Slife, siblings; Yolanda Richardson and significant other Doug Jones, Katira Richardson and significant other Chris Parks, Titeka Richardson and significant other Andy Doak and Stephen and Angel Gillem. Brian proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the VFW Post 4239 and a graduate of Anna High School Class of 1977. He was a big outdoorsman, loving to hunt and fish. He loved the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Oakland Raiders, and cooking at the VFW during Lent for the fish frys and weekends at Dave's Bar-B-Que in St. Marys. He was an employee at ThermoSeal in Sidney. The funeral be at Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney. Burial will follow at Pearl Cemetery in Swanders with a reception at the VFW Post 4239 afterwards. Memorial contributions may be made to VFW Post 4239 in Brian's memory. Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney, has been entrusted with all funeral arrangements.

RICHARDSON, Daniel Landon Richardson (Abstracted from the Auglaize County Democrat, March 19, 1891) Daniel Landon Richardson, died March 15, 1891 in Wapakoneta. 74y 4m 18d. Born Aug 17, 1816 in Shelby Co., Ohio. Oldest resident of Auglaize Co. and one of the largest property owners in Logan twp., He moved to Wapakoneta about 16 years ago. Married Miss Agnes Francis in Franklin County, Ohio in 1835. Lived in Franklin County 11 years and came to this area in 1846, locating on a farm on the Auglaize River 7 miles North West of here. Entered the ministry of the Christian church in 1844. Traveled by horseback to reach the people in those days as there were no churches. His father William Richardson was also a minister. He died at Hamer, Paulding Co., He was 109 years, 8 days. His wife bore 13 children, 8 girls and 5 sons. 11 children still survive, 52 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. His wife was born Jan 3, 1819 in Virginia. Services at Oak Grove, west of town. Buried Greenlawn Cemetery.

RICHESON, Debra Sue Richeson (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 1 December 2011) Debra Sue "Debi" Richeson, age 58, of Spencerville, died Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima following a massive stroke during church services on Sunday. She was born on Dec. 8, 1952, in Lima, the daughter of John I. and M. Joan Gossard Boyer, and they preceded her in death. On Dec. 26, 1971, she married Aaron Gregory Richeson, and he survives her. She is also survived by four children, Jennifer Sue Richeson of Hilliard, Kevin Gregory (Rachel) Richeson of Spencerville, Melissa Erin Richeson and Kymm Leigh-Ann Richeson, both of Columbus; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild and three siblings. She was preceded in death by a grandchild. Funeral services will be Saturday at Agape Church. Burial will follow in Spencerville Cemetery. Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meyer Home building project being completed by Spencerville area churches.

RICHEY, Janice F. Richey (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Janice F. Richey, 69, of 5321 Mercer-Auglaize County Line Road, Saint Marys, died Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at Saint Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH. She was born May 23, 1941, in Richmond, IN, the daughter of Herman and Letha (Allen) Abney. She married Melvin Harris and he preceded her in death; she married Herbert Richey on February 12, 1993 and he survives at the residence. She is survived by her 2 daughters: Sherie (Terry) Elder of Lakeview, OH; Diana (Douglas) Charles of Lakeview; by two step-children: Lonnie Richey of Montezuma; Lorraine (Shawn) Moeller of Coldwater, OH; by 4 grandchildren; 1 great- grandchild; 5 step-grandchildren; by 2 brothers: Amos Abney of Centerville, IN; Bill Abney of Harrodsburg, KY; by 2 sisters: Wanda Pippin of Richmond, IN; and Ruth (Ernie) Bufford of Fountain City, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Herman Abney, Jr; her former husband, Melvin Harris. Janice was retired from Wapak Products where she had been a seamstress. She was a member of the Lake Improvement Association; the Moose Lodge and American Legion Auxiliary in Celina; Eagles 767 Aux. in Saint Marys. She enjoyed bird watching. The focus of her life was being a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Memorial rites will be Friday, July 2, 2010, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, OH. Private family burial rites will be held. Memorial donations may be directed to the Auglaize County Cancer Association in lieu of flowers.

RICHEY, Lonnie R. Richey (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio –10 October 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Lonnie R. Richey, age 55, of Celina, OH died unexpectedly on Thursday October 10, 2019 at his residence. He was born February 1, 1964 in St. Marys, OH to Herbert and Sandra (Oldiges) Richey. He is survived by 2 sons Dylan Richey of Columbus, OH, Lex Richey of Celina, OH; 1 daughter Olivia Richey of Celina, OH; his father Herbert Richey of St. Marys, OH;; his mother Sandra Metzger of Celina, OH; 1 sister Lorraine (Shawn) Moeller of Coldwater, OH; a nephew Timmothy and a niece Katelyn and his former wife Paula (Monnin) Strong of Deltona, FL. He was a graduate of Minster High School (Class of 1982). Following graduation, he served his country with a tour of duty in the United States Army. Prior to becoming disabled due to failing health, Lonnie worked at Progress Tool & Stamping in Minster, OH. He was an accomplished tool maker and machinist. His favorite pastimes included fishing, fishing and more fishing. He also enjoyed making jigs, collecting antique fishing lures and supporting the Cleveland Browns. Rites are scheduled to be at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to his family.

RICHTER, Richter (Infant son) (Abstracted from the Lima Daily News, Jan 3, 1912) St Marys, O., Jan 3, 1912 - The three months' old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Richter, west South Street, was found dead in its bed, about noon Tuesday, by Mrs. Richter. Mrs. Richter does not recall how much time had elapsed since she had fed the child from a bottle. The cause of the fatality is not positively known. The infant had been delicate from birth and recently was afflicted with convulsions.

RICHTMYER, Charles Stanton Richtmyer II (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio –28 October 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Charles Stanton Richtmyer II passed away at the age of 79 on Sept 28, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Lima Ohio. He was born in Gloversville, NY on Nov 16, 1939, a son of the late Charles Stanton Richtmyer I and the late Caroline Elmira Kelley Richtmyer. He grew up in Gloversville and was a 1958 graduate of Gloversville High School. After graduation from high school his goal was to be an Olympic Skier. He traveled to Switzerland to improve his form, 3 months later he had a serious skiing accident which broke his leg, then he had a 21 month stay in the hospital in Switzerland underwent 15 operations. After returning to New York City he underwent 2 more operations. In 1960 he became a soldier of the Salvation Army. He entered a class at the Salvation Army School for Officers Training in 1962 leading to his becoming an ordained minister with a promotion to lieutenant. He was a social worker with the Salvation Army in Albany NY before his ministry, this where he met his wife Claire, who was an officer in the Salvation Army. He started his ministry in 1965. Graduated from University of Cincinnati in 1973, and Graduated from United Theological Seminary in Dayton Ohio in 1976. He was a minister in The United Methodist Church, Church of God and Friends Church, serving congregations in Western Ohio. Retiring in...... well....he never really did retire, he was always busy, always ready to lend a hand, and always ready with a special prayer, and would help anyone in need. He was an active member in the St Mary's Rotary Club, and very active in the Community. He loved to play games, Golf, a game of cards, or any sports. He will be sadly missed by all. He married to Claire Dorothy Williams in 1965, and his 2 children were born, Kimberly Sue, and Charles Stanton III. He is survived by Claire Richtmyer and their daughter Kimberly Daily (Daniel) with 6 grandchildren Daniel (Megan), Tiffany, Mathew (Katie), Jacob, Aleah (Cameron), and Halayna, and 5 great-grandchildren, all of Lima Ohio. He married Charlotte Jean Bauer in 1990. He is survived by Charlotte Richtmyer and her daughter Diane Gilchrist (Duane) with 4 grandsons Andrew, Daniel, Jonathan, and James, and 4 great-grandsons, all of St Mary's Ohio. He is also survived by 3 sisters, Catherine Nyland from St Albans, VT; Caroline Fitch from Rancho Cordova, CA; and Dorothy Nellis (Richard) from Gloversville, NY. Also leaves behind cousins, nieces, and nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his son Charles Stanton III in 1986 and his sister Barbra Nellis in 2016. There will be no calling hours. A private memorial service will be held for the family. Charles has made a gift to the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Department of Anatomy. Wanting to stay active, and helping future generations. Interment will be at Pleasant Cemetery, Mount Sterling Ohio, when he retires to rest in peace. In lieu of flowers, please say a prayer for someone in need, and/or pass on a good deed. Arrangements are entrusted to the Miller Funeral Homes in St. Marys, OH.

RICKARD, Donald M. Rickard (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Donald M. Rickard, age 78, Mendon, died Friday, April 11, 2008, at the Golden Living Center in St. Marys. He was born, May 25, 1929 in Van Wert County, a son of J. Monda and Emma (Coil) Rickard, and they preceded him in death. On May 27, 1950, he married Ruth Ann Emans, and she preceded him in death. He is survived by 3 sons, Timothy (Mary F.) Rickard of Mendon, David Rickard of Lima, Bruce Rickard of Mendon; 2 daughters, Donna J. Jones of Celina, and Lori Slone of St. Marys; 1 sister; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a brother. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at the Mendon Cemetery. There will no calling hours.

RICKARD, Timothy Wayne Rickard (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 6 December 2011) Timothy Wayne Rickard, age 60, of Mendon, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, in Columbus. He was born on April 4, 1951, in Lima, to Donald M. and Ruth Ann Emans Rickard, and they preceded him in death. He was previously married to Martha Mihm Day and Monica Gamble Pabst. On July 29, 2001, he married Mary Frances Burnett Swickrath, and she survives him in Mendon. He is also survived by 2 sons, Jonathan W. Rickard of Indiana and Scott Jason Day of Maryland; a stepdaughter, Francie M. Carmain of Georgia; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Mendon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

RICKARD, Timothy Wayne Rickard (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – December 6, 2011) Timothy Wayne Rickard, age 60, of Mendon, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, in Columbus. He was born on April 4, 1951, in Lima, to Donald M. and Ruth Ann Emans Rickard, and they preceded him in death. He was previously married to Martha Mihm Day and Monica Gamble Pabst. On July 29, 2001, he married Mary Frances Burnett Swickrath, and she survives him in Mendon. He is also survived by 2 sons, Jonathan W. Rickard of Indiana and Scott Jason Day of Maryland; a stepdaughter, Francie M. Carmain of Georgia; 2 sisters; 2 brothers; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Mendon Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

RICKERT, Norma M. Rickert (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – June 25, 2012) Norma M. Rickert, age 78, of Wapakoneta, died Friday, June 22, 2012, at Lima Memorial Health System, following a sudden illness. She was born on Dec. 5, 1933, in Wapakoneta, the daughter of Willard and Agnes (Roby) Ruck, and they preceded her in death. On June 15, 1952, she married Paul E. Rickert, and he survives. She is also survived by 2 daughters, Debra (Randy) Presar and Darla (Ken) Frame, both of Wapakoneta; 5 grandchildren, Jeremy (Lauren) Presar, Matt (Sarah) Frame, Cari Frame, Todd (Courtney) Presar and Megan (Brett) Schroeder; and 5 great-grandchildren, Makayla Frame, Bo and Brody Presar and Emma and Owen Frame. Norma had worked with the city of Wapakoneta and Time Warner. She was a member of First English Lutheran Church,Wapakoneta, where she was active with the adult choir and bell choir. Norma was a member of the Soroptimist International and a 1951 graduate of Blume High School. She was a bowler for more than 50 years and enjoyed golfing. Her other interests included crocheting, cooking and baking. She was an avid fan of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and supported them by her attendance at their various activities. Funeral services will be Tuesday at First English Lutheran Church in Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta, is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to First English Lutheran Church Music Programs or to Soroptimist International.

RICKERT, Roland Rickert (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 26 November 2008) Roland Rickert, age 86, of Wapakoneta, died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008, at Lima Memorial Health System. A memorial service will be held Saturday 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 St. Paul United Church of Christ or the charity of the donor's choice.

RICKMAN, Woodrow W. Rickman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Woodrow W. Rickman, 95, formerly of 515 Locust Street in St. Marys, OH died Monday September 3, 2012 at Otterbein – St. Marys. He was born February 20, 1917 in St. Marys, OH to Uriah and Ora (Bass) Rickman. On October 8, 1941 in Lima, OH he married Mildred Harper, who survives. He is also survived by 1 son, Woodrow (Sharon Duncan) Rickman II of St. Marys, OH; 1 daughter, Vickie Lynn Beining of Lima, OH; and 5 grandchildren: Matthew, Jennelle and Ashley Beining; Michael (Marina) and Matthew Rickman. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Carl Rickman, Uriah Rickman; and 4 sisters, Mary Bowles, Eva Cottman, Ina Seeney, and Ida Belle Rickman. He was a retired production employee with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys. He was a member of the Shawnee Community of Christ in Lima, OH. He enjoyed fishing, boating and spending winters in Florida. Rites are scheduled Thursday September 6, 2012 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

RIDENOUR, Betty Jane Ridenour (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 April 2009) Betty Jane Ridenour, age 71, died Friday, April 17, 2009, at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on July 24, 1937, in Van Wert County, a daughter of Ross Owen and Clara Louise (Copeland) Brown, and they preceded her in death. She is survived by a son Ronald Ridenour of Indianapolis; two daughters, Kimberly (Scott) Gray of Waynesfield, Amy Keiser of Wapakoneta; 1 brother Robert (Kathy) Brown of Waynesfield; 2 sisters, Marcia (Joe) Bowman of St. Marys, Donna (Doug) Luedy of Mansfield; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Ridenour; and a grandson, Spencer Ridenour. She was a member of the New Hampshire United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women Group. She had worked as a dental assistant in Dr. Brent Bailey's Dental office in Wapakoneta. She was a 1955 graduate of the Waynesfield High School. Funeral services will be Thursday, at New Hampshire United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Willowbranch Cemetery in Waynesfield. Armentrout Funeral Home, Waynesfield is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be given to the New Hampshire United Methodist Church.

RIDENOUR, Carol E. Ridenour (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 March 2019) Carol E. "Bud" Ridenour, age 85, of St. Marys, died Thursday March 7, 2019, at Otterbein-St. Marys, with his family at his side. He was born Dec. 7, 1933, in Delphos, the son of Howard and Angeline (Koehl) Ridenour, who preceded him in death. He was married to Betty J. (Ridenour) Brown, and she died in 2009. Then in 2014, he married Dixie Moots, and she survives. Other survivors include his three children: Ronald E. Ridenour, Mooresville, IN, Kimberly J. (Scott) Gray, Waynesfield and Amy J. (Deric) McKamey, Cincinnati; nine grandchildren: Chauncey (Miranda) Ridenour, Caley Ridenour, Isaac Gray, Abigail Gray, Lucas Gray, Tara (Mike) Tippie, Chelsea Keiser, Kendall (Taylor) Keiser and Logan Keiser; seven great-grandchildren; step-children, Teresa (Patrick) Schemmel, DeWaine (Pam) Moots and Timothy (Annette) Moots; seven step-grandchildren; eight step-great- grandchildren and siblings, Bonnie Thomas, Florida, Howard Ridenour, Waynesfield, Jim Ridenour, Arizona and Nancy (John) Driscoll, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by a son Kevin C. Ridenour and a grandson, Spencer Tyson Ridenour. Bud was a self-employed builder, carpenter and woodworker. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Bud attended the Wayne St. United Methodist Church, St. Marys, and was a former member of the St. Marys VFW Post No. 9289. His hobbies included woodworking, music, playing the guitar and fishing. In his younger years, he organized annual music concerts in the New Hampshire and Waynesfield areas. Funeral services will be at the Eley Funeral Home and Crematory, 1102 Lincoln Ave., Wapakoneta. Military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW Post No. 8445 at the funeral home following the funeral service. Burial will be in the Willow Branch Cemetery, Waynesfield. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Shriner's Children Hospital.

RIDENOUR, James L. Ridenour (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 6 September 2017) James L. “Jim” Ridenour, age 75, of Wapakoneta passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was born on June 3, 1942 in Sugar Creek Township, Allen County to Harold & Dorothy (Brenneman) Ridenour who preceded him in death. On March 21, 1970 he married Carol J. Bobb and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include 2 children, Cindy (Tim) Appel of St. Louis, MO, Janet (Mark) Steinke of Wapakoneta; 5 grandchildren, Eric Fefferman, Ashley (Ryan) Place, Dr. Joshua (Randee) Steinke, Brandon (Lacey) Steinke, Christy (Brandon) Marchal and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Emily Ridenour. Jim was a 1960 graduate of Gomer High School. He retired after 20 years of service with Pitney-Bowes as a service representative. He also owned and operated a lawn care service for 38 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church where he sang in the church choir. He was also a member of the Kiwanis Club where he had served as president. He enjoyed spending time out on his family farm, camping and time with his family. Most of all he enjoyed riding on his golf cart. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 10, 2017 at First United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the music program at either First United Methodist Church or Gomer Congregational Church.

RIDER, Allen L. Rider (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Allen L. “Red” Rider, age 87, of 160 Watercrest Drive, Saint Marys, OH, died Saturday, March 29, 2014, at his residence. He was born February 5, 1927, the son of Levi “Bum” and Jennie (Russel) Rider. He married Margaret Lucille Ross on June 27, 1953, in Darke County, OH, and she preceded him in death on February 27, 2012. He is survived by his 2 children: Jeffrey (Joyce) Rider of Ansonia, OH; Cynthia (Irvin) Coats of Saint Marys; 7 grandchildren: Ashley Steineke; Sara Coats; Joseph Rider; Cory Coats; Jamie Coats; Sheena Kocher; Alex Grote; and by 5 five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a sister, Sarah Luella Hoge; two half-brothers: Orville Rider and Arthur Rider. Red attended Saint Marys Memorial High School. He retired from Hoge Lumber Company in New Knoxville. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Saint Marys. He enjoyed going fishing and building model trains. Funeral rites will be Friday, April 4, 2014, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Heart Association; the Epileptic Association; the Alzheimer’s Foundation or the First Baptist Church in Saint Marys.

RIDER, Margaret L. Rider (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – February 29, 2012) Margaret L. Rider, age 80, of 160 Watercrest Drive, St. Marys, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 12, 1931, in Rossburg, to Jesse and Edith (Compton) Ross, and they preceded her in death. On June 27, 1953, at Shook’s Chapel in Darke County, she married Allen L. Rider, and he survives. She is also survived by 1 son, Jeffrey (Joyce) Rider of Ansonia; 1 daughter, Cynthia (Irvin) Coats of St. Marys; 7 grandchildren, Ashley Steineke, Sara Coats, Joseph Rider, Cory Coats, Jamie Coats, Sheena Kocher and Alex Grote; 4 great-grandchildren; and 1 sister, Betty Myers of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Ross. She was a 1950 graduate of Ansonia High School, was a homemaker and attended the First Baptist Church in St. Marys. The lives of her grandchildren were of utmost importance to her. Rites are scheduled for Friday at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel), in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to First Baptist Church or to the Alzheimer’s Association.

RIDER, Sue Carol Rider (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 27 November 2011) Sue Carol Rider, age 74 of Wapakoneta, died November 27, 2011 in her home surrounded by her loving family with the support of Community Health Professionals Home Hospice following a prolonged fight against heart and kidney disease. Sue was born July 21, 1937, in Lima, Ohio to Marion and Kathryn (Cox) Sherrick, who preceded her in death. Sue married Kenneth H. Rider of Spencerville, OH on September 7, 1956 who passed away in February 2009 after 52 years of marriage. Sue attended Lima Central High School in Lima, and in 1954 started her career as a model and sales associate at Madison’s Dress shop in downtown Lima. Over the years, Sue also worked as the bakery manager at Gerber’s grocery store and as a sales associate at Uhlman’s clothing store, both in Wapakoneta. Sue was a member of the Lima area Rainbow for Girls, Wapakoneta Order of the Eastern Star, and the First United Methodist Church of Wapakoneta. Sue was a devoted mother and wife, enduring multiple family moves between Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Arkansas until settling down in Wapakoneta in 1972. Sue also spent 10 years in retirement in Bradenton, FL, returning to Wapakoneta following Ken’s passing in 2009. Survivors include five children; Lisa (Larry) Fisher of Wapakoneta, Robin (Kevin) Jones of Clyde, Dan (Marie) Rider, of Newtown Square, PA, Brett (Kellie) Rider of Spencerville, and Beth (Howard) Brockman of Cincinnati, 14 grandchildren, Randy (Carrie) Fisher, Katie (Craig) Kohler, Austin (Kelli) Fisher, Rebecca Jones, Candy Jones, Kayla (Josh) Miller, and Kevin Jones, Joesi and Lexie Rider, Jordyn, Joel and Jessie Rider, and Ryan and Lucas Brockman; eight great-grandchildren, Jack, Caroline, and Kathleen Fisher; Berkley and Lauryn Fisher; Ashtyn Kohler; Hannah Peterson, Andrew Miller and two sisters-in-laws, Gertrude Sherrick, of Lima, and Alyce Morrison of Spencerville. Sue was preceded in death by a son Kenneth Randall Rider, a great-granddaughter Kennedy Grace Fisher, and her brothers Edgar Sherrick, Robert Kerr, Ronald Sherrick, and Jack Sherrick. Memorial services will be November 30, 2011 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will be at a later date at the Spencerville Cemetery.

RIDGEWAY, Allen W. Ridgway (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – May 29, 2013) Allen W. Ridgway, age 55, of Michigan City, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013, at home. He was born on Aug. 23, 1957, in Bluffton, IN, to Vaughn Emery and Lettie Marie (Miller) Ridgway. Allen is survived by his children, Heather (Michael) Wilson and Eric (Monaka) Ridgway, both of St. Marys; 7 grandchildren; 1 sister, Mary Howard of LaPorte and 1 brother, Keith Ridgway of Batesville, AR. He was preceded in death by his parents. Allen was a truck driver for Bowling Transportation, was formerly employed at the Westville Correctional Center, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Williamson and Spencer Funeral Home, 208 N. Commerce Street, Portland, IN. Memorial contributions in memory of Allen can be made to the family. The Newhard Funeral Home in Westville, IN, is in charge of arrangements.

RIEBEL, Ronald L. Riebel (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – April 8, 2013) Ronald L. Riebel, age 75, of New Bremen, died on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at his residence, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. He was born on Sept. 1, 1937, in Columbus. He was the son of George Lewis and Frances (Hartman) Riebel. Survivors include his son, Matthew (Laurie) Riebel of Dublin; daughter Julia (Dan) Sackett of Dade City, FL; grandchildren James Riebel of San Diego, CA; Megan Riebel of Dublin, Kyle Carey of St. Petersburg, FL, Jessica Sackett of Dade City, FL; Paige Riebel, Chase Riebel and Julia Riebel, all of Delaware; and his sister Sandra “Amica” (Ralph Keys) Gomersall of Kansas City, MO. Dr. Riebel owned and operated his dental practice in New Bremen for the past 45 years with his very dedicated hygienist and staff. He was a graduate of the Ohio State University School of Dentistry. He was a Charter Member and active member of the New Bremen/New Knoxville Rotary Club, serving on many committees as both a Trustee and committee Chair. Doc volunteered with Rotary International’s Medicine Arm in Arms, traveling to Russia and Africa, providing dental services to the residents of remote areas. He has had perfect attendance at weekly meetings since the NB/NK Rotary Club was chartered in 1989. He was a member of the American Legion Post 241 of New Bremen and a member of the New Bremen Rod and Gun Club, the New Bremen Athletic Boosters, the Ohio Dental Association, the Ohio Gun Collectors Association and the Single Action Shooting Society. He was a life member of the NRA and the National Muzzle Loading Association. He is a past grand marshall of the annual Bremenfest parade held in New Bremen. He served with the U.S. Army from 1960 until 1962. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, attending cowboy events, shooting and primitive camping. A memorial service will be Wednesday at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Bremen/New Knoxville Rotary Club Foundation in memory of Dr. Riebel. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home of New Bremen is handling the arrangements.

RIEBESELL, John Riebesell (Abstracted from the Lima News, Jan 7, 1921) St Marys, July 20- John Riebesell, age 66, died yesterday at his home on the Wapakoneta-Road, east of Moulton. He had been ill three weeks of paralysis. He was born in Germany, Dec. 19, 1860. Surviving are his wife and seven children; Mrs. Hattie Hensley, William and Ella, all of Columbus, Mrs. Charles Frey of St. Marys, Henry of New York City, Theodore of Lima, and Mrs. Charles Rush, of Warren. He was a member of the Lutheran Trinity Church at Moulton and was the oldest charter member among the men. Services will be held from the church. Burial will be in Elmgrove Cemetery, St Marys.

RIEDEL, Richard Riedel (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1859084) Fr. Richard Riedel, C.PP.S., age 90, died Thursday, September 29, 2016 in the infirmary of St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health. He was born on June 4, 1926, in Ellis, KS, to Alex and Anna (Glassman) Riedel. He entered the Society of the Precious Blood in 1940 and was ordained on May 18, 1952. Fr. Riedel spent many years in parish ministry and in leadership roles with the Congregation. After his ordination he served at St. Cecelia Church in Detroit; St. Francis Church in St. Joseph, MO; Holy Trinity in Coldwater, Ohio; and St. James the Less in Columbus. He was appointed pastor of St. Augustine Church in Rensselaer, IN, in 1970, where he served for 10 years. In 1980, Fr. Riedel became pastor of St. Gaspar Church in Rome City, IN. He was named pastor of Immaculate Conception Church in Celina, Ohio, in 1982. During that time he also served in the Congregation’s senate and was a member of its executive committee and personnel director. In 1988, he was named pastor of St. Joseph Church in Dayton. He returned to Immaculate Conception, Celina, in 1996 as its senior associate pastor. He retired to St. Charles Center in 2010. One of 10 children, Fr. Riedel is survived by one brother, Alex, of Ellis, KS; and numerous nephews and nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by seven brothers, Anthony, Ted, Paul, Alfred, Eugene, Elmer and Alvin; and a sister, Mary Ann. Fr. Riedel had a servant’s heart and a gentle manner that made him well suited for parish ministry. He was aided by a phenomenal memory for names and could ask after people whom he hadn’t seen in years. He had unfailing faith in God and served him to the best of his abilities, always, transmitting that faith to the people he served, in word and in action. In his final illness, he was patient and cheerful, always more concerned for his caregivers than about his own suffering. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, October 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.

RIEGER, Carol A. Rieger (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 19 December 2017) Carol A. Rieger, age 46, of Union, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton, with her family at her side. She was born April 30, 1971, in St. Marys, the daughter of Robert H. and Barbara L. (Wehner) Engel. Her mother is deceased, and her father and stepmother survive, Robert H. and Shirley Ann Engel, in Wapakoneta. On July 2, 1994, she married Joseph A. Rieger, and he survives. Other survivors include her two children, Gavin D. and Avery H. Rieger, who live at home; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph V. and Mary A. Rieger of Canton and a sister-in-law, Catherine M. Rieger of Massillon. Carol was a 1989 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. She later received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from the University of Dayton. She loved being a stay-at-home mother and home-schooled her children. She considered it her calling and wanted to do nothing more. She also enjoyed planning family vacations, especially to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. She was a member of the Brukner Nature Center, Troy, the Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, Dayton, the Boonshoft Museum, Dayton, the Ohio History Connection, the Dayton History Museum and the Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 14127 Moulton New Knoxville Road, Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, 1102 Lincoln Ave. (Ohio 501), Wapakoneta is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to Ohio's Hospice of Dayton or to the Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

RIEGER, Patricia Rieger (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 22 January 2018) Patricia “Pat” Rieger, age 71, of 902 Williams Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Monday, January 22, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was born April 27, 1946, in Fort Wayne, IN, the daughter of Walter and June (Schnelle) Keel. She married Ronald Rieger on June 8, 1965, in Honolulu, HI; he survives at the residence. Her mother, June Wietz survives in Celina. Also surviving are her daughters: Kanani (Jerry) Mullins of Celina; Tiercy (Brian) Dempsey of Franklin, Ohio; her grandchildren: Tyler Mullins; Jordan Mullins; Jennifer Freuh; Jeremy Mullins; Kylie Hardee; Ashley Froning; and her sisters: Janet Parker of Piqua; Jody Kelley of Spencerville; Shelly Hines of Celina. She was preceded in death by her father. Pat was a graduate of Celina High School. She retired after 25 years of service at Huffy Manufacturing Company in Celina. She enjoyed being a very creative and organized wife and mother. She loved animals, especially squirrels. Funeral rites will be Friday, January 26, 2018, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Private family burial rites will be held at Gethsemane Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to Putnam County Hospice.

RIESEN, Rosalyn Ann Riesen (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420902) Rosalyn Ann "Rosie" Riesen, age 80 of 101 Fochs St. Celina, Ohio, passed away Thursday Oct. 11, 2012 at her residence in Celina. She was born on Oct. 19, 1931 in Celina, Ohio to the late Melvin Sr. & Minnie (Miller) Hull. On Sept. 1, 1951 she married Gene Leo Riesen, who lives in Celina. Also surviving are her five sons & daughters-in-law Kevin & Karen Riesen of Celina, Dane & Lucy Riesen of Celina, Doug & Theresa St. Marys, Kent & Donna Riesen of Sylvania, Kerry & Susan Riesen of New Philadelphia, 16 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, 1 great grandchild and her brother & sister-in-law Melvin & Mary Hull of Celina. Rosie graduated from Celina High School in 1949. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Celina and Card Club. She was formerly employed at Reynolds & Reynolds, Goldstein's Department Store and retired from Celina Truck & Tractor. Funeral services will be Monday Oct. 15, 2012 at the Bethany United Methodist Church in Celina. Burial will follow in North Grove Cemetery in Celina. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

RIETHMAN, Aloys Riethman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 25 March 2011) Aloys "Red" Riethman, age 83, of 10770 St. Rt. 119 Anna, died Thursday, March 24, 2011, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster, where he had been a resident for three years. He was born Jan. 7, 1928, in McCartyville, to August and Elizabeth (Tuente) Riethman and they preceded him in death. He was married June 6, 1953, at St. Augustine Church in Minster to Julitta (Judy) Voskuhl and she survives along with their children: Carol (Anthony) DeNovi of Valrico, FL; Barbara Rogers of Lima; Joan (Tim) Clay of Wapakoneta; James Riethman of Rockford; Ted Riethman of Botkins; Lawrence (Sue) Riethman of Oakwood; Leroy (Jeannie) Riethman of Huber Heights; Patrick Riethman of Botkins; and Elizabeth (Jeff) McHahan of New Knoxville; 1 son in-law Randy Stelzer of Wapakoneta; 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. One son Kenneth Riethman, one daughter Linda Stelzer and son-in-law Ronald Rogers are deceased. Aloys is also survived by his siblings Bernadetta Schulze of New Bremen; Mary Ann Wenning of Maria Stein; Norbert Riethman of Covington; Linus (Mary) Riethman of St. Marys; Homer Riethman of Anna; and Helen Wesbecker of Sidney. Deceased in-laws include Linus Schulze, Ralph Wenning, Dick Wesbecker, David Voskuhl, Adeline Riethman, Joan Riethman and Joan Voskuhl. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in McCartyville. He was a farmer and worked fulltime and retired from Midmark Corporation after 48 years. He is a World War II veteran serving as an MP in Japan. He was a founding member of the St. Marys Tri Squares Western Square Dance Club, a former member of the K of C and enjoyed his hobbies of attending auctions, flea markets and being an antique dealer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church Tuesday. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to The Parkinson Foundation in Aloys name.

RIETHMAN, Alvina Riethman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 February 2011) Alvina Riethman, age 88 of Maria Stein, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster. She was born on May 10, 1922, in Maria Stein, the daughter of Clem and Clara (Homan) Brandewie, and they preceded her in death. On May 2, 1945, she married Clarence Riethman, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 1990. She is survived by her 10 children, Mary (Harold) Schmiesing of Sidney, John Riethman of Maria Stein, Margie (Lee) Ozbun of Columbus, Charles (Deb) Riethman of Maria Stein, Velma (Patrick) Bulcher of Minnesota, Virgil Riethman of New Bremen, Mark (Diane) Riethman of Fort Loramie, Dorothy (Tom) Gariety of Russia, Harold (Vicki) Riethman of Havertown, PA, Dr. Joseph (Cheryl) Riethman of Schoolcraft, MI; 39 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; her two sisters-in-law and her brother-in-law. She was also preceded in death by three grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery in Maria Stein. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Relic Chapel in Maria Stein.

RIETHMAN, Dorothy C. Steinemann Riethman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 January 2010) Dorothy C. (Steinemann) Riethman, age 89, of Minster, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She was preceded in death by son-in-laws Jack Winner and Robert Stueve; a grandson Scott Winner; a sister and brother-in-law Mildred (Patrick) Lincoln and brother-in-law Dennis Sudhoff. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster American Legion Auxiliary, Minster Historical Society, Minster, FOE 1391. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is handling the arrangements. Interment will be in St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster. Memorials may be made to the Minster Area Life Squad.

RIETHMAN, James J. Riethman (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/james-riethman) James J. Riethman, age 58, of Rockford, Ohio, died Friday, August 7, 2020 in Rockford, Ohio. He was born August 13, 1961 in St. Marys, Ohio to the late Aloys Riethman who preceded him in death in 2011 and Julitta “Judy” (Voskuhl) Riethman who survives in McCartyville. He is survived by son & daughter-in-law Mike & Kelly Riethman, West Carrollton, grandchildren: Summer, Tobias & Clinton, brothers & sisters: Carol & Tony De Novi, Florida, Barb Roger, Lima, Joan & Jim Clay, Wapakoneta, Ted Riethman, McCartyville, Larry & Sue Riethman, Oakwood, OH, Patrick Riethman, Botkins, Elizabeth McMahan, Sidney, in- laws: Randy Stelzer, Wapakoneta, Jeannie Riethman, Huber Heights. He was preceded in death by brothers & sister, Ken Riethman, Linda Stelzer, Leroy Riethman and in-law Ron Roger. Jim was a graduate of Anna High School in 1980 and was a veteran of the US Air Force. He was active with the Boy Scouts Troop 95, New Bremen and worked at Kosei, St. Marys. Funeral Services will be at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery with full Military Honors. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster The family requests social distancing and masks be used. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Boy Scout Troop 95, New Bremen, Ohio.

RIETHMAN, Linus J. Riethman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 18 March 2019) Linus J. Reithman, age 85, of Saint Marys, died Monday, March 18, 2019, at The OSU Medical Center, Columbus. He was born June 11, 1933, in McCartyville, Ohio, the son of August and Elizabeth (Tuente) Riethman. On June 16, 1953, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Rhine, Ohio, he married Mary Ann Friesthler, who survives at the residence. He is also survived by his sons: Mark Riethman of Minster; Mike (Jessica Evers) Riethman of Saint Marys; by 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; a brother, Homer Riethman of McCartyville; Helen Westbecker of Sidney. He was preceded in death by his parents; by his daughter, Kathleen Riethman-Stelzer; infant son Raymond Joseph Riethman; infant daughter Angela Marie Riethman; sister Bernadette Schulze; sister Mary Ann Wenning; brothers Al Riethman and Norbert Riethman; daughter-in-law Joyce Riethman; daughter-in-law Sandy Riethman. Linus was a veteran of the US Army, having served as a military policeman during the Korean War. He was a lifelong farmer and retired from the Minster Machine Company, where he worked as a welder for 44 years. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Saint Marys; Knights of Columbus Council #1592 and VFW Post 9289, Saint Marys. He enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling the world. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 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.

RIETHMAN, Marie E. Riethman (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/marie-riethman) Marie E. Riethman, age 95, of McCartyville, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her home in McCartyville. She was born October 29, 1924 in Chickasaw, Ohio to the late Frank & Frances (Bruggeman) Elking. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother Cecelia (Miller) Elking. She married Bernard A. Riethman on June 28, 1947 in Chickasaw, Ohio. He preceded her in death on February 6, 2006. She is survived by her daughters: Irene & Jim Heilers, St. Marys, Rosann & Daniel Eilerman, Fort Loramie, Barbara & Tom Meyer, Minster, Karen & Timothy Tebbe, Houston, Ohio, Betty & Dennis Marchal, Fort Loramie, Christina & Dan Meyer, Fort Loramie, Juanita & Louis Niekamp, McCartyville, half-brother Charles & Lillian Elking, Hillsboro, 29 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren and 3 on the way. She was preceded in death by a grandson Brad Meyer, brothers & sisters: Edna & Leonard Heitkamp, Louis & Rita Elking, Roman & Mathilda, Elking, Maurice & Eleanor Elking, Edwin & Marita Elking, in-laws: Raymond & Lorena Riethman, Marcella & Leonard Pleiman, Albin Pleiman, Cecelia & Vernon Eyink, Clarence & Alvina Riethman, Dorothea & Richard Harting & Lorena & Clarence Heitkamp. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville and a member of the Ladies Sodality. She was also a member of the K of C Auxiliary 4th Degree and the McCartyville Quilting Ladies. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, McCartyville. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home Minster. Social Distancing will be observed. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donation should be made to the Brad Meyer Memorial Baseball Scholarship Fund.

RIETHMAN, Nancy A. Riethman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 December 2018) Nancy A. Riethman, age 60, of St. Henry, died Saturday, December 15, 2018 at her home. She was born on December 12, 1958 in Coldwater to William Benanzer of Coldwater and the late Alice (Schmerge) Benanzer. On October 20, 1979, she married Fred Riethman and he survives. She is also survived by her children Josh & Kim Riethman of Coldwater and Jodi & Eric Huelskamp of St. Henry; grandchildren Austin, Jack, Ross & Mara Riethman, Natalie, Dylan, Abigail, Emilie & Tiffanie Huelskamp; siblings and in-laws, Larry & Pat Benanzer of Versailles, Jan & Ron Haley of Tipp City, Dave Benanzer of Findlay, Barbara & Steve Bradford of Columbus, Pat & Henry Barhorst, Ron & Eileen Riethman, Don and Kendra Riethman all of Minster, Karen & Paul Frey, Chris & Harold Long and Nancy Riethman all of New Bremen. She is also preceded in death by a brother Tom, parents-in-law Wilfred & Mary Catherine Riethman and a brother-in-law Bill Riethman. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, and was owner/operator of Benanzer Nursery with her husband Fred. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, nana and friend. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Holy Trinity Church. There will be no public viewing prior to the mass. As per Nancy’s wishes there will be a celebration of her life held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County or State of the Heart Care.

RIETHMAN, Sandy Riethman (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Sandy Riethman, 48, of 03580 Markley Road, Saint Marys, died Saturday, March 26, 2011, at her residence from complications of Multiple Sclerosis. She was born Mary 26, 1962, in Lima, the daughter of Thomas and Lorna (Stelzer) Emerson, who survive in Wapakoneta. She married Michael Riethman on September 10, 1982 and he survives at the residence. She is also survived by her 2 sons: Nicholas (Alicia) Riethman of Wapakoneta; Jay (Jenny) Riethman of Saint Marys; by 2 grandsons: Mitchel Riethman and Joseph Riethman; by a brother: Aaron (Sheri) Emerson of Anna; sister, Michelle (Rick) Schneider of Botkins; by her in-laws, Linus (Mary) Riethman of Saint Marys. Sandy was a 1980 graduate of Wapakoneta High School and a graduate of Lima Technical College. She was a registered nurse, and had worked in the Obstetrics Department of both Joint Township Hospital in Saint Marys and Lima Memorial Hospital. She was also the co-owner of RRR Tire Service in Saint Marys and Wapakoneta. She was a member of Saint Patrick's Catholic Church in Glynnwood. She enjoyed working with her family and spending time with her many friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, March 31, 2011, at Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, Glynnwood. Burial will follow at Saint Thomas Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Saint Patrick's Catholic Church.

RIETHMAN, William B. Riethman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 January 2018) William B. Riethman, age 63, of New Bremen, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, at his home. He was born April 6, 1954, in Coldwater, the son of the late Wilfred and Mary (Ruschau) Riethman. On July 23, 1977, he married Nancy Brussell, who survives in New Bremen. Also surviving are his children, Jennifer and Steven Williams of Mooresville, NC, Angela and Jason Hess of Troy and Jay and Julia Riethman of New Bremen; his grandchildren, Oliver and Levi Riethman and his siblings, Barbara and Steve Bradford of Columbus, Patricia and Henry Barhorst of Minster, Ron and Eileen Riethman of Minster, Don and Kendra Riethman of Minster, Fred and Nancy Riethman of St. Henry, Karen and Paul Frey of New Bremen and Chris and Harold Long of New Bremen. Bill was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. He was a 1972 graduate of Minster High School and belonged to the FOE 1391 of Minster. He was a machinist at the Minster Machine Co. for more than 35 years, retiring in 2014, and was a member of the Minster Machine Co. 25-year club. He enjoyed fishing and bowling, playing cards, marbles and teaching others the proper way to play dominos. A Mass of Christian burial will be Friday at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Auglaize County, 120 S. Front St., St. Marys. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen has been entrusted with the arrangements

RIDER, Margaret L. Rider (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Margaret L. Rider, 80, of 160 Watercrest Drive in St. Marys, OH died Monday February 27, 2012 at her residence. She was born September 12, 1931 in Rossburg, OH to Jesse and Edith (Compton) Ross. On June 27, 1953 at Shook’s Chapel in Darke Co., OH, she married Allen L. Rider, who survives. She is also survived by 1 son, Jeffrey (Joyce) Rider of Ansonia, OH; 1 daughter, Cynthia (Irvin) Coats of St. Marys, OH; 7 grandchildren: Ashley Steineke, Sara Coats, Joseph Rider, Cory Coats, Jamie Coats, Sheena Kocher, Alex Grote; 4 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Myers of St. Marys, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Edith Ross and her brother, Robert Ross. She was a 1950 graduate of Ansonia High School. She was a homemaker and attended the First Baptist Church in St. Marys. The lives of her grandchildren were of utmost importance to her. Rites are scheduled Friday March 2, 2012 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to either: First Baptist Church or Alzheimer’s Association.

RIFE, Ethan Grant Rife (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – March 22, 2013) Ethan Grant Rife, age 4, of Washington Township, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at his home. He was born on Nov. 1, 2008, in Kettering. Ethan was baptized at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital and was a member of the Church of the Incarnation. He enjoyed watching Mickey Mouse, playing with cars and reading "The Hungry Little Caterpillar." Ethan is survived by his parents, Justin and Melissa Rife; siblings Olivia, Zachary, and Nicholas; paternal grandparents Randy and Julie Rife; maternal grandparents Terry and Theresa Kemmann, of St. Marys. Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main St., Centerville is in charge of the arrangements. A Mass of Christian burial was held today at the Church of the Incarnation, 7415 Far Hills Ave. Centerville. Contributions may be made to the Mended Little Hearts of Dayton 1313 West Dorothy Lane Dayton, OH, 45409.

RIGGS, Jade A. Riggs (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 23 July 2016) Jade A. Riggs, age 10, of Montezuma, OH died Saturday July 23, 2016, due to an accidental drowning which occurred near her residence. She was born June 9, 2006 in Dayton, OH to Marvin Riggs and Donna Marie Gambill. Survivors include: twin sister Desirea Riggs of Montezuma, OH; a sister Skylle Riggs of Montezuma, OH; her maternal grandparents Douglas and Melinda Gambill of Montezuma, OH; her paternal grandparents Allen and Evelyn Riggs of Portsmouth, OH; and various aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by: father Marvin Riggs; mother Donna Marie Gambill. She attended Celina City Schools, where she was a student in Mrs. Weigel’s classroom. She was a member of Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Montezuma. Jade enjoyed listening to music, fireworks, watching episodes of “Peppa Pig” and tossing pebbles into the water. She will be dearly missed. Funeral rites are scheduled Saturday July 30, 2016 at Grand Lake United Methodist Church in Montezuma, OH. Burial will take place in the Union City Cemetery in Union City, IN. Memorial contributions may be directed to her family. Arrangements are entrusted to Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. The family of Jade Riggs wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who assisted in the search and recovery efforts during this tragic event. Your efforts will never be forgotten!

RIGGS, Marvin Van Riggs (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Marvin Van Riggs, age 28, of Union City, IN died Monday August 4, 2014 in the emergency department of Grandview Hospital in Dayton, OH. He was born January 12, 1986 in Laurel, MS to Allen and Evelyn (Fordham) Riggs. He is survived by 3 daughters, Jade Riggs; Desirea Riggs; Skylee Riggs all three of Celina, OH; his parents, Allen and Evelyn Riggs of Richmond, IN; the mother of his children, Donna Gambill of Celina, OH; and 3 nieces. He was preceded in death by his sister, Laura Riggs-Hale. His favorite pastimes included fishing and spending time with family. Rites are scheduled for Friday August 15, 2014 at Montezuma United Methodist Church in Montezuma, OH. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

RINDERLE, Benjamin Michael Rinderle (Ben was one of Elmer’s grandnephews – a grandson of Elmer’s oldest sister) Benjamin Michael Rinderle, age 26, passed away unexpectedly June 15, 2014. Ben is preceded in death by maternal grandfather, John King; fraternal grandfather, Owen Rinderle and uncle, Mike Weiskettel. He is the beloved son of Michael and Denise Rinderle and brother to, Samuel and Jennifer Rinderle, all of Miamisburg. Also surviving are grandmothers, Doris King of Miamisburg and Nancy Rinderle of St. Henry; numerous aunts and uncles, Debbie Weiskettel of Anna, Linda Lay of Miamisburg, Terri (David) Pemberton of West Carrollton, John (Jody) King of Miamisburg, Marcia (Jeff) Rosenbeck of Chickasaw, OH, Mark Rinderle of Sidney, Melissa (Alan) Albers of St. Henry; uncle and godfather, Matt Rinderle St. Henry; cousin and best friend, Joshua King of Kettering; many cousins and extended family. A memorial service will be Thursday, June 19, 2014 at the Miami Valley Community Church, 28 South Fifth St. Miamisburg, Ohio 45342.

RINDERLE, Daniel H. Rinderle (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 21 July 2014) Daniel H. "Dan" Rinderle, age 76, of St. Henry, died on Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton. He was born on Aug. 1, 1937, in St. Henry to the late Clarence and Loretta (Stein) Rinderle. He married Margaret (Brunswick) on Aug. 5, 1959, in St. Henry, and she survives in St. Henry. He is also survived by five children, Steve (Mary Ann) Hunter-Rinderle of Cincinnati, Jeff (Beth) Rinderle, Doug (Connie) Rinderle, Greg (Lynn) Rinderle, all of St. Henry and Kevin Rinderle of Coldwater, 17 grandchildren, five sisters and several in-laws. He was preceded in death by a brother and a brother-in-law. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at St. Henry Church. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St Henry handled the arrangements.

RINDERLE, Loretta Marie Rinderle (Abstracted from http://www.genealogybuff.com/oh/mercer/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/304) Loretta M. Rinderle, age 92, 451 E. Washington St., St. Henry, died Oct. 15, 2003, at The Gardens at St. Henry. She was born Sept. 5, 1911, in St. Henry, to Jacob and Clara Macke Stein. On Dec. 18, 1934, she married Clarence John Rinderle who died Dec. 4, 1978. Surviving are a son, Dan (Margaret) of St. Henry; five daughters, Ann (Gene) Evers and Patricia (Karl) Kaiser, all of St. Henry, Ruth (Oliver) Wendel, Coldwater, Jane (Lavern) Clune, Huntsville, AL, and Mary (Ken) Clune, Minster; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Rinderle, St. Henry; a sister, Marcella Boyd, Lima; a sister-in-law, Mary Crosby, Searchlight, NV; 32 grandchildren and 61 great-grandchildren. A son, Owen, and a sister, Agnes Schmit, are deceased. She was a homemaker, a member of St. Henry Catholic Church and the Altar-Rosary Sodality and a charter member of the Daughters of Isabella, all of St. Henry. Funeral Mass is Saturday at the church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements.

RINDERLE, Ronald E. Rinderle (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/ronald-rinderle) Ronald E. Rinderle, age 66, of St. Henry, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Hospice Care Center in Greenville. He was born January 19, 1954 in Mercer County to the late Edward A. & Clara E. (Huemoeller) Rinderle. He is survived by siblings, Evelyn Darland of Greenville, Judy & Homer Stachler of St. Henry, and twin brother Don & Susie Rinderle of Lawton, OK and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He is also preceded in death by siblings, Janet Everman, Jerome Rinderle and James Rinderle and a brother-in-law Joe Darland. Ron was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry, loved following the Cincinnati Reds and enjoyed doing puzzles. He formerly worked at Southside Inn in Coldwater. Mass of Christian Burial will be 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. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care.

RINDLER, Benita M. Rindler (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1891788) Benita M. Rindler, age 84, of St. Henry, died on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born December 17, 1932 in Carthagena, to the late Raymond & Alma (Bertke) Broerman. On January 3, 1959 she married William H. Rindler in Cassella, and he died December 11, 1997. She is survived by nine children: Bill & Christie Rindler of Rossburg, Denise Ahrns of Ft. Loramie, Randy & Deb Rindler of Tipp City, Curt & Patti Rindler of McCartyville, Karen & Frank Goffena of Maria Stein, Tony & Sandy Rindler of St. Henry, Jacqui & Steve Lehmkuhl of Tipp City, Gina Rindler of Sidney, and Tom & Lisa Rindler of Tipp City. Benita is also survived by 29 grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren; and siblings: Fred & Alma Broerman of Versailles, and Ed & Darlene Broerman of New Mexico; and in-laws: Mary Lou Broerman of St. Henry, Sr. Beth Rindler of Cincinnati, Jack & Beth Rindler of Troy and Ron & Doris Rindler of St. Henry. She was preceded in death by a son in-law, Louis Ahrns; siblings: Irene & Arnie Fink, Daniel Broerman, Rose & Ray Bednarcik and John Broerman; and in-laws: Jean & Gene Buschur, Lavaun Rindler and Becky Rindler. She was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry, and the St. Henry Daughters of Isabella. Benita was also a member of the St. Henry American Legion Auxiliary, the Coldwater VFW Auxiliary, and had crocheted baby booties as a volunteer for Community Hospital. She also formerly worked at Hartwig’s and Huffy’s. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at St. Henry Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care.

RINDLER, Elizabeth Y. Rindler (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=43594735_BRindler) Elizabeth Y. “Betty” Rindler, age 83, of North Star, Ohio, died on April 6, 2017 at Brethren Retirement Community, Greenville. She was born November 23, 1933 in Versailles, Ohio to the late Nish & Elsie (Burket) Grillot. She married Robert Rindler on June 28, 1952, in Versailles, and he survives in North Star. She is also survived by six children: Larry & Karen Rindler of Jamestown, TN, Sharon & Jim Magoto of Versailles, Ken & Dee Rindler of Ft. Loramie, Alan & June Rindler of Versailles, Lisa & Barry Bohman of St. Henry, and Joyce & Pat Kelly of Springboro. Betty is also survived by 16 grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren; and a sister in-law: Dorothy Grillot of Alpena, MI. Betty is preceded in death by a grandson, Chad Garrison, and a brother Billy Grillot. She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star, and its Ladies Auxiliary. Betty did upholstery work at her home for more than 20 years, even serving clients from Dayton and Cincinnati. She enjoyed riding in the side car of Bob’s motorcycle, and spending time at their cabin in Tennessee. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery, North Star. The family will receive friends following the burial, in the St. Louis Church Basement.

RINDLER, Kyle Ronald Rindler (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421365) Kyle Ronald Rindler, age 34, of 2301 Rolfes Rd., Maria Stein, Ohio, died Monday, September 17, 2012 at his home. He was born January 23, 1978 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Jerome Rindler and Janice (Hoying) Rindler, she survives in Burkettsville. On September 13, 2003 he married Carin (Heitbrink), and she survives in Maria Stein. He is also survived by three daughters, Lily, 7, Mary, 5, and Jane, 3, all at home, five siblings, Kevin & Kim Rindler of Covington, Karen & Todd Mangen of St. Henry, Keith & Alice Rindler of St. Henry, Kurt & Lori Rindler of New Bremen and Ken & Sarah Rindler of Greenville, parents-in-law, Steve & Sharon Heitbrink of St. Sebastian, two brothers-in-law, Greg & Virginia Heitbrink of Huber Heights and Mike & Jamie Heitbrink of Tipp City, and fourteen nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father and a nephew. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and its Men's Society, he also served as an usher. He worked as the Director of Information Systems at Mercer Health in Coldwater. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, September 21, 2012 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein, Ohio. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery, Maria Stein. Hogenkamp Funeral Home- Coldwater was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to a Fund for his Children's Education.

RINDLER, Lavern S. Rindler (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421441) Lavern S. Rindler, age 86, of St. Henry OH, died Monday, October 31, 2011 at the Gardens at St. Henry, Ohio. He was born January 1, 1925 in Cranberry Prairie OH to the late Ferd and Mary (Bohman) Rindler. On October 5, 1948 he married Dolores H. (Huber) in North Star, OH, and she died September 30, 2001. Lavern is survived by 7 children Madonna & Frank Woeste of St. Henry, OH, Ralph & Janet Rindler of St. Henry, OH, Roger Rindler of St. Henry, OH, Karen & Don Schoenherr of Coldwater, OH, Joyce & Ken Hemmelgarn of North Star, OH, Randy & Barb Rindler of St. Henry, OH and Robert & Sandi Rindler of St. Henry, OH, 25 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and ten in-laws, Alfons & Lois Stammen of North Star, OH, Lorena Rindler of Coldwater, OH, Rita Stammen of Ft. Recovery, OH, Ruth & Carl Stammen of St. Henry, OH, Mildred Siefring of Coldwater, OH, Dorothy Barga of North Star, OH, Betty & Tony Feltz of St. Henry, OH, Paul & Barb Huber of North Star, OH, Frank & Diane Huber of North Star, OH and Louis & Janie Huber of Versailles, OH. He is preceded in death by two sons, Joseph & Paul, two grandchildren, two brothers Vitalis & Eugene and a sister Esther Stammen. He was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church and the men's society of the church. Lavern was a lifelong farmer. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, November 3, 2011 at St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star, Ohio. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery, North Star Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater was entrusted with the arrangements.

RINDLER, Lorena J. Rindler (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=80684607_LRindler) Lorena J. Rindler, age 99, of Burkettsville, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born October 9, 1918 in St. Rose, Ohio, to the late Frank & Anna (Schwegeman) Hoehne. On May 10, 1941 she married Eugene Rindler and he preceded her in death on February 19, 1997. She is survived by her children: Connie & Ken Hartnagel of Dunkirk, IN, Eileen & Don Wabler of Cincinnati, Maury Rindler of Miamisburg, Linus & Georgia Rindler of Coldwater, Dennis & Janice Rindler of St. Henry, James & Bev Rindler of Kalamazoo, MI, Don Rindler of St. Henry, and Joan & Brian Borden of Ann Arbor, MI, 18 grandchildren, and 26 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son Michael Rindler, a daughter-in-law Gail Rindler, siblings, Matilda & Ray Homan, Delores & Cletus Rindler, and Raymond Hoehne, as well as in-laws: Esther & Alphons Stammen, Lavern & Delores Rindler, and Vitalis Rindler. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville, and the Altar Rosary Sodality. Lorena enjoyed dancing with her husband, especially polka dances. She was an active member of the former Breakaway Rec Plex Club in Celina. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers, as well as spending time with her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Center for Neurological Development in Burkettsville or State of the Heart Care.

RINDLER, Martha J. Rindler (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1507004) Martha J. Rindler, age 80, formerly of Maria Stein, Ohio died Saturday, January 24, 2015at Elmwood Assisted Living, New Bremen. She was born on August 14, 1934 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late Joseph & Catherine (Hasbrook) Gast. She married Donald Rindler on April 17, 1978 and he preceded her in death on August 19, 2002. She is survived by step- children: David & Jan Rindler, Berne, IN, Michael & Julie Rindler, Coldwater, Anne & Tom Risner, Coldwater, Robert Rindler, Coldwater, 14 step grandchildren & numerous great grandchildren, sister Joan & Louis Overman, Maria Stein, brother Thomas & Elizabeth Gast, Bellaire, OH and numerous nieces & nephews. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, January 27, 2015 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Burial will take place in St. John Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster has been entrusted with the arrangements.

RINDLER, Melvin J. Rindler (Abstracted from Obituary | Melvin J Rindler of Carthagena, Ohio | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Melvin Rindler, age 89, of Burkettsville, died on Monday, November 23, 2020 at St. Charles Center, Carthagena. He was born June 30th, 1931 in Burkettsville to the late Sebastian & Catherine (Bohman) Rindler. On June 13, 1956 he married Dorina (Heitkamp) and she died May 13, 1997. He is survived by four sons, Ron (Sharon) Rindler of Maria Stein, Tim (Diane) Rindler of St. Henry, Marv (Kim) Rindler of St. Henry and Doug (Ione) Rindler of Troy; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and in- laws, Luella Niekamp, Marietta Monnin, George Kahlig, Rosie Heitkamp and Pat Heitkamp. He is preceded in death by siblings and in-laws, Lucille (Albert) Hoelscher, Clete (Delores) Rindler, Art (Alvina) Rindler, Viola (Andy) Moeller, Armella (Jerry) Moeller, Anna Marie (John) Dircksen, Edna (Greg) Kahlig, Jerome (Mary Ann) Heitkamp, Othmar Heitkamp, Edgar Heitkamp, Evelyn Kahlig, Audry Monnin and Tom Niekamp. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Burkettsville and the Men’s Holy Name of the Church, and the American Legion. Melvin served in the US Army during the Korean War. For over 30 years he enjoyed playing poker with his card club friends. He also enjoyed sitting on the front porch at St. Charles socializing with the Priests, Brothers, and residents. Melvin founded Rindler Truss in 1978. He enjoyed in his retirement coming into the office every day. His routine was getting a cup of coffee, reading the papers and doing word search puzzles, as well as talking to the employees and seeing how the business was doing. A Public Mass of Christian Burial following all CDC guidelines will be at St. Bernard Church. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery. The family would like to receive friends but due to COVID-19 concerns viewing will be private at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry. Memorials may be made to the St. Charles Center.

RINDLER, Patty L. Cornman Rindler (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 7 July 2014) Patty L. (Cornman) Rindler, age 78, of Minster, died Friday, July 4, 2014, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 23, 1936, in Charleston, WV, the daughter of the late James and Eliza (Smith) Willey. On June 24, 1953, she married Frank A. Corn Sr., who died on March 1, 1988. She later married Gerald Rindler on June 23, 1995, and he survives in Minster. Also surviving are her children, Frank (Marie) Cornman of Magnolia, TX; Deborah (Richard) Bish of Templeton, PA; Robin Cornman of Tomball, TX; Pamela Kunkel of Houston, TX; Mary Jo Morales of Mansfield, TX; Jonnie Kay (Scott Leonard) of Pearland, TX; stepchildren Randy (Stacy) Rindler of Minster; Daniel (Shari) Rindler of Noblesville, IN; Janell Rindler (Steve Woodruff) of Sidney; seven grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; a brother, Thomas (Mary) Willey of Sardis and a sister, Elizabeth Taylor of Weirton, WV. Also preceding her in death was a son, David Cornman; grandson Richard Bish; and her sisters, Naomi Johnson; Mary Jo Adkins; Sherry Snyder; Donna Jean Carrol; and Phyllis Willey. Patty was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Moulton. She was an active member of the Elvis Presley Jr. Fan Club. She had previously worked for Harrison Equipment, Texas Instruments, JJ's Auto and Motorcycle in Houston, Texas, and also with her husband at Rindler Automotive in Minster. Funeral services will be at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Moulton. Burial will be in the Willow Grove Cemetery near New Bremen. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Grand Lake Hospice at 1122 E. Spring St., St. Marys, OH, 45885.

RINDLER, Richard R. Rindler (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/richard-rindler) Richard R. ‘Dick’ Rindler, age 75, of Celina, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima. He was born on June 12, 1943 in Celina to the late Ed & Elizabeth (Pour) Rindler. He married Virginia A. ‘Ginny’ Moeller on September 11, 1965 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma and she died May 11, 2014. He is survived by three children, Jeff (Jennifer) Rindler of Coldwater, Angie (Will) Guingrich of Neptune and Mark (Kelly) Rindler of Perrysburg; seven grandchildren: Devin, Dane, Katie, Halle, Emersyn, Eliza & Nolan; brother Gerald Rindler of New Bremen; in-laws, Pete Magato of Arizona, Betty (Jim) Harting of Colorado, Dan (Lucy) Moeller of Maria Stein, Charles Moeller of Minster, Pat (Sue) Moelle of Celina, Mary Albers of Minster, Lavern (Nancy) Moeller of Celina, Jane Heitkamp of Celina, Kristine Rutschilling of Celina, Theresa (Bob) Wilson of New York, Donna (Terry) Temple of Celina, Mel (Susie) Moeller of Celina, Barb Moeller of St. Henry, and Larry Albers of Minster. He is also preceded in death siblings and in-laws, Donald (Martha) Rindler, Helen Magato, Pat Rindler, Eileen (Giles) Ronnebaum, John Moeller, Carol Albers, Rhonda Moeller, Carl Albers, Robert Huffman, Gary Heitkamp and Dale Hinders. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma, Southshore Sportsmen’s club and served in the Ohio National Guard from 1964 to 1970. Dick retired from Minster Machine and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, playing cards and boating. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma. Burial will be in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions to State of the Heart Care.

RINDLER, Virginia A. Rindler (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421049) Virginia A. 'Ginny' Rindler, age 69, of Celina, Ohio died Sunday, May 11, 2014 at her home. She was born on April 25, 1945 to the late Wilbert & Rita (Cron) Moeller in Celina, Ohio. She married Richard Rindler on September 11, 1965 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma and he survives in Celina. She is also survived by three children, Jeff (Jennifer) Rindler of Coldwater, Angie (Will) Guingrich of Neptune and Mark (Kelly) Rindler of Perrysburg, seven grandchildren: Devin, Dane, Katie, Halle, Emersyn, Eliza & Nolan, brothers & sisters John (Barb) Moeller, St. Henry, Betty (Jim) Harting, Colorado Springs, CO, Dan (Lucy) Moeller, Maria Stein, Charles (Rhonda) Moeller, Celina, Pat (Sue) Moeller, Maria Stein, Carol (Larry) Albers, Minster, Mary (Carl) Albers, Minster, Lavern (Nancy) Moeller, Celina, Jane (Gary) Heitkamp, Celina, Kristine Rutschilling, Coldwater, Theresa (Bob) Wilson, Camden, NY, Donna (Terry) Temple, Celina, Mel (Susie) Moeller, Celina, brother-in-law Giles Ronnebaum of Montezuma. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Eileen Ronnebaum, brothers-in-law Orville Meyer, Robert Huffman, and Dale Hinders. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma, the Christian Mothers Sodality of the Church. She worked at the former Mersman Plant in Celina and retired from Crown. Ginny enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends on the lake. She also loved music, sports and traveling. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 15, 2014 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma. Burial will take place in Guadalupe Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

RINEHART, George E. Rinehart (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 1 May 2016) George E. Rinehart, age 88, of Wapakoneta died Sunday May 1, 2016 at Heartland of Indian Lake. He was born on November 22, 1927 in Auglaize County to Thomas F. & Bertha (Ritchie) Rinehart who preceded him in death. On April 5, 1952 he married Demetra E. Schuler who survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors also include 5 children; Pamela (Eugene) Brown, Sandra (Lou) Klopfenstein, Bruce (Susan) Rinehart, Alan (Randi) Rinehart, Kim (Phil) Metz all of Wapakoneta, 17 grandchildren, 17 great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 5 siblings; Frieda Young, Mary Ellen Loegel, Anna Marie Hershberger, August Rinehart and Joseph Rinehart. George was a 1945 graduate of Jackson Center High School. He then enlisted with the United States Navy during WWII. After being honorably discharged he came back home to take over the family grain and dairy farm that he operated before retiring after 37 years. He was a member of the Ohio Brown Swiss Association and was a 4-H advisor for the Happy Herdsman for 20 years. He was also employed by Milk Marketing Inc. as a field representative and Plastipak Packaging where he was a parts specialist. He was an active member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, Clay Township where he had served at council president. He was an avid reader, particularly Westerns. He dearly loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday May 5, 2016 at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Clay Township. Burial will follow at the church cemetery with military rites being performed by the V.F.W. Post 8445. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta handled the arrangement. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mark Lutheran Church, Clay Township or to St. Johns Volunteer Fire & Rescue.

RINGO, David A. Ringo (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 October 2010) David A. Ringo, age 61, of Largo, FL, died on Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010. He was born on May 2, 1949, in Dayton, a son of French and Betty (Way) Ringo and they preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons, Eric Ringo, Andy Ringo, Greg (Norma) Ringo; grandchildren, Dominic, Ashlynn, Kadynn; brothers, Bill Ringo, Charlie (Barbara) Ringo; numerous nieces and nephews. Dave was a graduate of Trotwood-Madison High School and The Ohio State University, earning his bachelor’s degree in history. He earned an additional degree at Framingham State College, received a teaching certificate and taught history in the greater Boston area. While at FSC, he coached the defensive backfield. His career included working at Polaroid Corp., investing in and founding a private traffic management company in Boston and similar operations in the San Francisco Bay area and Nashville, TN. An avid sportsman, Dave loved all major sports, particularly OSU and the Boston Red Sox. He started a sports memorabilia and collectible business in Natick, MA, with the help of his sons.

RINKEL, Duane D. Rinkel (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – June 11, 2012) Duane D. Rinkel, age 69, of rural Bryan, died Sunday, June 10, 2012, at Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center, where he had been a patient since June 6. He was born on Aug. 6, 1942, in Defiance, the son of James P. and Dortha G. (Crites) Rinkel Sr., and they preceded him in death. He is survived by 1 brother, James P. (Margie) Rinkel Jr. of Bryan; 2 nephews, Tony J. Rinkel of St. Marys and Scott A. (Tricia) Rinkel of Defiance; 1 niece, Melissa (Scott) Maneval of West Unity; 5 great-nieces and great- nephews, Alexandra, Emily and Timothy Maneval and Landon and Lance Rinkel. Mr. Rinkel was a 1960 graduate of Edgerton High School, where he was a member of the 1959 state championship basketball team. He was a lifelong farmer, working on the family farm near Bryan and was also employed as a tool and die maker with Challenge-Cook Bros. for many years until the plant closed. He then worked for NEMCO in Hicksville and retired from Martin-Sprocket in Montpelier. He also served in the Army Reserves from 1964-70. Duane was an accomplished woodworker and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a sports enthusiast, playing basketball for the Edgerton Town Team sponsored by Strup Insurance and also played fast-pitch softball and bowled for the Pierce Sunoco Teams in Edgerton. Most of all, he enjoyed following Edgerton athletics and watching his nieces and nephews participate in their sporting events and activities. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Krill Funeral Home, 860 W. Mulberry St., Bryan. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Edgerton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Williams County Humane Society, to Calvary United Methodist Church in Williams Center or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

RIPPLOH, Gertrude E. Ripploh (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – October 5, 2012) Gertrude E. Ripploh, age 90, of Minster, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster. She was born on Sept. 20, 1922, in Colifax, IL, to Richard and Stella (Fitzpatrick) Kelley, and they preceded her in death. She married her first husband Deidrich in 1943, and he preceded her in death in 1958. She married her second husband William A. Ripploh on Jan. 2, 1961, in St. Marys, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 2011. She is survived by her children, Jeri Howard of Wapakoneta, Christine Diedrich of St. Marys, Joanne (Eugene) Schoenlein of Wapakoneta, Jane (Clyde) Miller of Minster, Carol Diedrich of Minster, Lois (Robert) Dietz of Botkins, Paula (Mike) McGown of Minster and Ted (Jennifer) Ripploh of Minster; a daughter-in-law, Anna Diedrich of Celina; 24 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 2 sisters, Ruth Finke of St. Marys and Betty Ann (Jim) Sampson of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by a son, James Diedrich; a son-in- law, Michael Howard; a grandchild; five siblings, Lucille Bailey, Bernard Kelley, Bernie Isenberger, Richard Kelley and Frank Kelley. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Minster, the Minster F.O.E. Auxiliary 1391, the American Legion Auxiliary and an officer of the Lake Loramie Improvement Association. She retired from Goodyear after 30 years of service. A Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home Minster is handling the arrangements.

RIPPLOH, Norbert C. Ripploh (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 January 2010) Norbert C. Ripploh, age 81, 298 E. Seventh St., Minster, died Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Heritage Manor in Minster. He was born June 23, 1928, in Minster, a son of Harry and Clara (Bornhorst) Ripploh, and they preceded him in death. On July 10, 1954, in Fort Loramie, he married Rita A. Gaier, she survives. He is also survived by Michael (Susan) Ripploh of Minster, Rebecca Egbert of Anna, Tina Rohrbach of New Knoxville, Judy (Bruno) Riboni of Granger, IN; 10 grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandchild. He was an Army veteran having served during the Korean War. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at St. Augustine Church in Minster. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is handling the arrangements. Full military honors will be conducted at the graveside by the Minster Firing Squad.

RIPPLOH, Rita A. Ripploh (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/rita-ripploh) Rita A. Ripploh, age 88, of Minster, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Heritage Center, Minster. She was born February 25, 1932 in Fort Loramie, Ohio to the late Albert & Ida (Mertz) Gaier. She married Norbert Ripploh on July 10, 1954 in St. Michael Church, Fort Loramie. He preceded her in death on January 4, 2010. She is survived by children: Michael & Susan Ripploh, Minster, Rebecca Egbert, Anna, Tina Rohrbach, New Knoxville, Judy & Bruno Riboni, Granger, IN, 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and sister: Mary Bernard, Minster. She was preceded in death by sisters: Alberta Barga, Mildred Sherman, Ida Gaier, brothers: Paul, Urban, Alfred, Vernon and William Gaier. Rita was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and the choir. She was also a past president for St. Monica Ladies Sodality, and a member of the C L of C, and Minster band mothers. Rita graduated in 1950 from Fort Loramie High School and worked at Monarch Machine & Tool. She volunteered as a canteen worker for the blood mobile, cancer drive for 9 years and at Heritage Manor for many years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Minster Athletic Boosters and Auglaize County Crippled Children and Adults.

RIPPLOH, William A. Ripploh (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 10 January 2011) William A. Ripploh, age 84, of Minster, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. He was born on Aug. 13, 1926, in Minster, the son of August and Antoinette (Budde) Ripploh, and they preceded him in death. On Jan. 2, 1961, he married Gertrude E. Kelley in St. Marys, and she survives in Minster. He is also survived by his children, Lois and Robert Dietz of Botkins, Paula and Mike McGowan of Minster, Ted and Jennifer Ripploh of Minster, Jeri Howard of Wapakoneta, Christine Diedrich of St. Marys, Joan and Eugene Schoenlein of Wapakoneta, Jane and Clyde Miller of Minster, Carol Diedrich of Minster; his daughter-in-law, Anna Diedrich; his sister, Irene Doenges of Minster; 24 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was also preceded in death by his son, Jim Diedrich; his son-in-law, Michael Howard and one grandchild. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and the Minster FOE 1391, where he was past president numerous times. He was also a member of the Minster American Legion and the past president of the Lake Loramie Improvement Association. He coached K of C basketball for more than 30 years. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was owner and operator of Ripploh Meat and Grocery and retired as a custodian for Minster Schools. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery, Minster. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is handling the arrangements.

RISH, Dylan Paul Rish (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421415) Dylan Paul Rish, age 16, of Coldwater, Ohio, died Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Akron Children's Hospital, Akron, Ohio. He was born September 4, 1995 in New Bedford, MA to Melissa (Rish). He is survived by his mother and step-father, Melissa & Chad Brogaard of Coldwater, OH, two brothers, Gavin Fahle of Rushsylvania, OH and Mason Brogaard of Coldwater, OH and grandparents, Don & Merri Beth Rish of Texas. He was a graduate of Coldwater High School. Private family services will be held.

RISMILLER, Larry J. Rismiller (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 26 July 2018) Larry J. Rismiller, age 70, of New Bremen, died Tuesday at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. He was born on Feb. 9, 1948 in Darke County the son of the late Herbert J. and Barbara L. (Tharp) Rismiller. On July 26, 1969, he married Bonnie L. Burns and she survives in New Bremen. Also surviving are their children and their spouses: Kim (Brad) Waterman of New Knoxville, Brian (Julie) Rismiller of Sidney and Rob (Krista) Rismiller of Monroe, seven grandchildren: Melissa and Jay Waterman, Jenna and A.J. Rismiller and Alyssa, Avery and Camden Rismiller, a brother, Tom (Gwyn) Rismiller of Versailles and a sister, Sue (Bryan Sharp) Rismiller of Greenville. Along with his parents, Larry was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law Diane (Charles) Seger. Larry was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. He was a 1966 graduate of Versailles High School. Larry proudly served our country as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War, where he earned the rank of Sergeant. For his bravery and service to our nation, Larry was awarded four Purple Hearts and a Silver Star. He was a member of the Chickasaw VFW, the DAV and was a member of the New Bremen American Legion Post #241, where he had been Post Commander. For many years he managed the fertilizer plant in New Bremen and was also in seed sales until his retirement in 2011. After his retirement, Larry drove school bus for several years for the Auglaize County Developmental Disabilities program. In his spare time, Larry could often be found riding around on his motorcycle. He and Bonnie loved to travel and took many trips with their friends. They especially enjoyed taking trips to the beach and to visit Larry's Marine Corps friends. Together, they also enjoyed attending and playing in tennis tournaments, playing softball, boating and attending their grandchildren's sporting events. Funeral services will be Saturday at St. Paul United Church of Christ. Inurnment will be held at a later date in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery near North Star. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the New Bremen American Legion.

RISNER, Carolyn Mees Risner (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 29 March 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Carolyn Mees Risner, age 85, of Saint Marys, died Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Vancrest Of Saint Marys. She was born August 17, 1934, in Moulton, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond and Winona (Lynch) Mees. She married Joe Risner on February 15, 1958, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Moulton; he preceded her in death on January 7, 1993. She is survived by her sons: Craig (Janey) Risner of Sidney, OH; Tom (Ann) Risner of Coldwater, OH; Jason (Darlene) Risner of Moulton; 8 grandchildren: Jessica (Josh) Risner; Taylor (Tony) Oplinger; Rachael Risner; Cate Risner; Bailey (Jaden) Risner; Adam Horton; Noah (Amber) Risner; Tommy (Taylor) Risner; and by 7 great-grandchildren: Brayla; Violet; Draven; Rileigh; Riker; Ryann; Maddex. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and by an infant brother, Kenneth Mees. Carolyn was a 1952 graduate of Blume High School, Wapakoneta. She had worked many years as a secretary and bookkeeper at various companies in the area. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Moulton, where she had served in the choir, as a Sunday School teacher, and on various church committees over the years. She bowled in leagues for more than 50 years, and she was an accomplished seamstress. She loved playing bingo, and was a member of Eagles Lodge 767 Auxiliary. She enjoyed watching the Ohio State Buckeyes and NASCAR. In accordance with the orders of Governor Mike Dewine and the Ohio Department of Health during the coronavirus pandemic, private, family only graveside funeral rites will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either Trinity Lutheran Church Permanent Improvement Fund, or to Vancrest of Saint Marys.

RISON, Naomi A. Rison (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – February 24, 2015) Naomi A. Rison, age 86, formerly of 1419 Nagel Street in St. Marys, OH died Tuesday February 24, 2015 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. She was born August 27, 1928 in Auglaize Co. – St. Marys Twp. to Leo and Mary (Ruedebusch) Schroeder. On September 10, 1949 at New Bremen, OH she married William C. Rison, who died April 27, 1982. She is survived by 3 daughters, Kristine (David) Stelzer of Hilliard, OH; Kathleen (Steve) Burke of Glynwood, OH; Carol (Kim Wannemacher) Rison of Celina, OH; 6 grandchildren: Jacob Rison, Kacie Rison, Kelly Wilker, Matt Wilker, Liz Skerl, Matt Stelzer; and 7 great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Mary Schroeder; husband, William Rison; sister, Edna Tontrup. She was a 1946 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. She worked many years for Vanderhorst Cannery in St. Marys. She also worked at the Old Canal Inn (St. Marys) and WKKI radio station in Celina, OH. She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ (and its women’s guild) and American Legion Post # 323 auxiliary, both in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included flower gardening, sewing, embroidery, playing cards and supporting Cincinnati Reds baseball and The Ohio State University Buckeyes football programs. She also greatly enjoyed boating on Grand Lake St. Marys and fishing at Rice Lake in Canada. Rites are scheduled Saturday February 28, 2015 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to either St. Paul’s UCC or St. Marys Community Public Library.

RITCHIE, Eva B. Ritchie (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 14 June 2016) Eva B. Ritchie, age 89, of Celina, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was born August 16, 1926 in Celina, to the late Frank & Jennie (Painter) Alexander. Eva married Robert L. Ritchie Sr. on June 28, 1941, and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2001. Surviving is their son Robert L. Ritchie Jr. of Celina, a sister, Joann Hoenie of St. Marys, sisters-in-law, Dorothy Alexander of Celina and Jennie Merkle of Montezuma, a brother-in-law, Larry Hamilton of Mendon; and many nieces & nephews, including: Vickie & Mike Rhodes, Jerry & Beverly Hoenie, Bill Alexander Jr., Rick & Sharon Alexander and Tom & Sue Jacobs, all of Celina, Trisha & Steve Neargarter of Wapakoneta, Tina & Scott Hasenjager of Texas, Patty & Robert Bullock of Lima, Michael & Victoria Hoenie of Pennsylvania, Patricia & Mark Cisco of New Bremen, and many great nieces & nephews. Eva was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Nancy K. Ritchie, brothers & sisters: Faye Alexander, Ruth Jacobs, Frank Alexander, Bill Alexander Sr. and Harry Young, brothers & sisters-in law: Gerald Hoenie, Art Jacobs, Betty Hamilton, Vi & Ril Miller and Lewis Merkle Jr., a niece, Linda August, and nephews, Jim and Bobby Jacobs. Eva attended Celina High School. She was a meticulous homemaker and a wonderful cook. If you left her table hungry it was your own fault. She made noodles that were "to die for". She loved to go fishing, especially on Lake Erie. She was the sweetest, most thoughtful, loving, caring person, always worried about everyone but herself. Eva thought the world and all of her son. Funeral Services will be Friday, June 17, at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will be at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

RITCHIE, Ralph Melvin Ritchie (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 April 2008) Ralph Melvin "Bud" Ritchie, age 83, of 6730 Ohio 219 in Celina, died Monday, April 28, 2008, at his residence in Celina. He was born June 19, 1924, in Montezuma, a son of Wilbur and Mary (Peggs) Ritchie and they preceded him in death. On Oct. 16, 1948, he married Ruth Brehm and she survives in Celina. He is also survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Donna (George) Kinnison of Coldwater and Jean Kovar of Van Wert; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister, Hazel Goodwin of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by two sons-in-law, Dan Fleck and James Kovar; and a brother-in-law, Forest Goodwin. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Rockford. He retired in 1986 from Spiker Brothers of Celina. He was a field technician for 55 years, working in South Africa, Hawaii, Holland and Canada. Funeral services will be Thursday, at the Lehman-Hogenkamp Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Cancer Association of Mercer County, Inc.

RITCHIE, Ruth M. Brehm Ritchie (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 7 June 2010) Ruth M. (Brehm) Ritchie, age 90, of Celina, died Friday, June 4, 2010, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was born Dec. 13, 1919, in Celina, a daughter to the late John and Eda (Bollenbacher) Brehm. On Oct. 16, 1948, she married Ralph Melvin Ritchie, who preceded her in death April 28, 2008. She is survived by her daughters, Donna (George) Kinnison of Coldwater, Jean Kovar of Van Wert; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and her sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by sons-in-law, Dan Fleck and James Kovar; two brothers; a sister-in-law; two sisters and brothers-in-law. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Lehman - Hogenkamp - Dzendzel Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the disabled veterans.

RITTER, Anna Mary Ritter (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 15 December 2012) Anna Mary Ritter, age 94, of Wapakoneta died December 15, 2012 at Auglaize Acres. She was born March 25, 1918 in Spencerville, OH to Otto John & Gertrude (Kantner) Frey who preceded her in death. On July 30, 1964 she married Frederick Ritter who passed away on April 25, 2007. She is survived by 2 nieces; Sally Shelley of Pandora and Sandra (Jim) Ridings of Staunton, VA, a nephew John (Ruth) Frey of Lima, and several great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother John Frey. Anna Mary was a longtime member of St. Paul U.C.C. in Wapakoneta. She was employed by Westinghouse Electric Corp. Small Motors Division as a secretary. She was an excellent bridge player and enjoyed traveling and family gatherings. Funeral services are scheduled Wednesday December 19, 2012 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. Paul U.C.C., Auglaize Acres Activity Fund, or to the donor’s choice.

RITTER, M. Ruth Ritter (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 4 May 2011) M. Ruth Ritter, age 98, of New Bremen, died Monday, May 2, 2011, at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She was born on March 27, 1913, in New Bremen, the daughter of Frederick and Margaret (Ratler) Gilberg. On Aug. 27, 1936, she married Paul J. Ritter Sr., and he preceded her in death on May 2, 2000. She is also survived by her sons, William (Margaret) Ritter, Paul (Bettye) Ritter Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Sue (Dennis) Ritter-Burnell; her son-in-law, John Knost; 14 grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her son, Joseph Ritter; her daughter, Margaret Knost; her grandson, Daniel Ritter; her brothers, Paul F. Gilberg, Frederick Gilberg; one infant brother and her sisters, Lillian Stovlbeck and Gertrude Thielker. She was a charter member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. She was a 1930 graduate of the New Bremen High School and a 1933 graduate of the St. Rita's School of Nursing. She was a member of the VFW Post 9289 Auxiliary of St. Marys, the American Legion Post 241 Auxiliary of New Bremen and the FOE 1391 Auxiliary of Minster. During the year of 1972-73, she was chosen as the state of Ohio's FOE "Mother of the Year." While raising her family, she was also a private-duty nurse in the New Bremen area, serving many families from everything between delivering newborns to helping the aged in their final days. A Mass of Christian burial will be Friday at the Church of the Holy Redeemer, New Bremen. Burial will follow at the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Gilberg- Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the church memorial fund or to the American Diabetes Association.

RITTER, Margaret Ritter (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – November 11, 2011) Margaret Ritter, age 70, of 212 E. Front St., New Bremen, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at her home. She was born on Feb. 26, 1941, in Wellington, New Zealand. She was the daughter of Dennis and Johannah Horgan, both of whom preceded her in death. On Feb. 12, 1965, she married William Ritter, who survives in New Bremen. Also surviving are her children, Shaun (Patsy) Ritter of New Bremen, Mark Ritter of New Bremen, Michael (Stephanie) Ritter of Germantown, TN, Tony (Cresta) Ritter of New Bremen and Greg Ritter of Delaware; her grandchildren, Madysson, Hannah, Ashton, Jacob, Megan, Bryce and Jackson and her sister Mary (Martin) Tarres of Christ Church, New Zealand. Margaret was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer of New Bremen and a member of the American Legion Post 241 Auxiliary of New Bremen. She had worked for the former Vendar Services, Sanese Services and at the Fireside Pub in New Bremen. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of the New Bremen Library or to the Grand Lake Hospice.

RITTER, Marion G. Ritter (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 16 August 2010) Marion G. Ritter, age 89, of Wapakoneta, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. He was born Feb. 22, 1921, in Wapakoneta, a son of William and Cora (Presar) Ritter, who preceded him in death. Shortly after his discharge from the U. S. Army, he married Eunice Eileen Bowersock, and she died in 1972. On Sept. 15, 1977, he married Deloris Jean Brown and she survives. He is also survived by two children, Lanny Joe Ritter of Lakeview, Candice Eileen Moses of Troy; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters; a step-niece and two step-nephews. He was preceded in death by a son-in- law, Les Moses; a daughter- in-law, Debbie Ritter and two brothers. A U. S. Army veteran, he served during World War II with the 471st Battalion at the Battle of the Bulge and Normandy. Among his service citations, he was awarded the Purple Heart. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Buckland Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Waynesfield Fire Department or the Disabled American Veterans.

RITTER, William P. Ritter (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 1 December 2014) William P. "Bill" Ritter, age 75, of New Bremen, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at Heritage Center in Minster. He was born on Dec. 24, 1938, in Lima, to the late Paul J. and M. Ruth (Gilberg) Ritter. On Feb. 12, 1965, he married Margaret Horgan, who died on Nov. 10, 2011. Survivors include their sons Shaun (Patsy) Ritter, Mark Ritter and Tony (Cresta) Ritter, all of New Bremen, Michael (Stephanie) Ritter of Portland, OR, and Greg Ritter of Columbus, grandchildren Madysson, Hannah, Jacob, Ashton, Megan, Bryce and Jackson Ritter, a brother Paul (Bettye) Ritter Jr. of New Bremen, a sister-in-law Susan (Dennis) Burnell of New Bremen, and a brother-in-law John (Nancy) Knost of Fort Loramie. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Joseph Ritter, and a sister Margaret Kost. Bill was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. He was a member of the American Legion Post 241 of New Bremen, the VFW 9289 of St. Marys, the FOE 1391 of Minster, and the Friends of the New Bremen Library. He was an electrician, and worked at the former STAMCO and Ritter Electric, both of New Bremen, and he loved to read. Memorial services will be Tuesday at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen. Memorial contributions can be made to the Friends of the New Bremen Library or the New Bremen Foundation.

ROBBINS, Dale N. Robbins (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=20366086_DRobbins) Dale Robbins, age 66, of Minster, OH, died Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Wilson Hospital. He was born November 13, 1951 in Sidney, OH to the late Gene & Irene (Cutlip) Robbins. He is survived brothers: Lee & Naomi Rudd, Palm Bay, FL, Gene Rudd, Brunnell, FL, Mike & Patty Robbins, Fort Loramie, Randy & April Robbins, Minster and numerous nieces & nephews. Dale was a member of Calvary Chapel Baptist Church, Minster where he served on the Seed Line, Food Pantry and many other ministries with the church. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 26, 2018 at Calvary Chapel Baptist Church. Burial to follow in Loramie Township Cemetery.

ROBBINS, Helen Marie Huddlestun Robbins (Abstracted from Obituary | Helen Marie (Huddlestun) Robbins | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Helen Marie Huddlestun Robbins, age 83, formerly of Celina, passed away Tuesday May 20, 2014, in St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA. She was born on Feb. 23, 1931 in Wabash, IN, the lone child of Ralph S. and Burdette (Cole) Huddlestun. She married her husband of 61 years, Junior L. Robbins on Dec. 7, 1952. Helen graduated with the class of 1949 from Celina High School. She then earned her Registered Nurse designation from Christ Hospital School of Nursing in Cincinnati. She was first employed as a nurse for Otis hospital for 10 years. While her children were preschool age, she became involved with the Public Health Dept. of Mercer County. Later she found her true calling as a visiting nurse throughout Mercer County as an employee of the Home Health Care program at Coldwater Hospital. She retired in 1990. She is survived by her husband Junior of Otterbein Senior Living Center, St. Marys. Also surviving are her children, her "birthday present" Kathleen Robbins Wilburn, her caregiver and with whom she most recently resided, her "favorite son" Michael (Traci) Robbins of Celina and "her baby", Peggy Bunnell of Reynoldsburg. She often said that memories of times spent with her grandchildren, Naomi (nee Bunnell) Haseman, Allan (Jessica) Bunnell, Joshua (Morgan) Bunnell and Bryan and Dillon Robbins kept her smiling throughout the years. These grandchildren have so far blessed her with three great grandchildren, Noah Haseman, Riley Bunnell and Ryan Bunnell. She was preceded in death by son-in-law Peter Bunnell and grandson Adam Robbins. She was a member of both St. Paul's United Methodist Church (UMC) and the Ohio Order of Eastern Star Chapter #91 in Celina. Prior to moving to California, she volunteered at both Coldwater Hospital and Otterbein. She was a lifetime member of "the girls' club" a group of girlfriends from high school who still meet monthly today. The charitable spirit that filled her soul and made her such a wonderful nurse, wife, mother, grandmother and friend can be celebrated, if one wishes, with a charitable contribution to the Otterbein St. Marys benevolent fund, St. Paul's UMC, or any cause or charity that is dear to your heart. A memorial service will be at the Lehman- Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina, Ohio. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina.

ROBBINS, John W. Robbins (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) John W. Robbins, age 69, of rural Celina, died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys, following a brief illness. He was born April 13, 1942 in Celina to the late Roy A. & Opal G. Monroe Robbins. On May 7, 1977 he married Naomi Hover, and she died July 14, 2009. Survivors include 1 son, Dwayne (Kimberly) Beal of Germantown, 1 brother, Tom (Mary Jane) Robbins of Celina, 1 sister, Mary Robbins of Vandalia, 1 brother-in-law: Lavern (Sue) Hover of Lima, 1 sister-in- law: Glenna (Dale) Kriewald of Florence, AZ and 5 Grandchildren, Joshua, Jonathan "Jon", Jonah, Jett & Jadyn Beal. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Beal. He was a 1960 graduate of Celina High School and attended The Ohio State University. He served four years with the U.S. Army in Germany. John was an active member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Liberty Township, where he had served on the Church Cemetery Board. He was also a member of Celina American Legion Post #210, Mercer County Farm Bureau and the Belgian Draft Horse Corporation of America. He retired as a telephone technician from Verizon and had farmed. John had many varied interests. His hobbies were blacksmithing ornate iron tables, polka dancing, studying German history, woodworking and watching horse racing and baseball. He enjoyed raising and working with Belgian Horses. Funeral Services are 11:00 A.M., Saturday, November 5 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Burial will be at the Church Cemetery. W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Paul's United Church of Christ.

ROBBINS, Junior Lee Robbins (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 August 2017) Junior Lee Robbins, age 86, died on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, at Otterbein - St. Marys. He was born on Oct. 18, 1930, in Celina, to the late Harry and Salome (Schmidt) Robbins. On Dec. 7, 1952, he married Helen Marie Huddlestun, who preceded him in death on May 20, 2014. Junior is survived by his children, Kathy Wilburn of Ventura, CA, Mike Robbins of Celina and Peg Bunnell of Columbus; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister; and a sister-in-law. He was also preceded in death by a grandson; two sisters, a brother and two brothers-in-law. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954. A memorial service will be Saturday at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated for Otterbein - St. Marys, to Grand Lake United Methodist Church or to a charity important to the giver.

ROBBINS, Marjorie L. Robbins (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 15 February 2020) Marjorie L. Robbins, age 96, of Wapakoneta passed away Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta. In accordance with her wishes there will be no public visitation or services.

ROBBINS, Naomi Robbins (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Naomi Robbins, age 69, 8149 Wabash Road, Celina, died Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at her residence. She was born Oct. 27, 1939, in West Newton, a daughter of Scott and Martha (Zimmerman) Hover, and they both preceded her in death. On May 7, 1977, she married John W. Robbins, he survives. She is also survived by a son, Dwayne (Kimberly) Beal of Lebanon; a brother; a sister; and 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Beal; and a brother who died in infancy. Funeral services are scheduled Saturday, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Paul's United Church of Christ.

ROBBINS, Wileta M. Robbins (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 21 December 2010) Wileta M. Robbins, age 81, of 107 N. Seventh St., Coldwater, died Monday, Dec. 20, 2010, at the Briarwood Nursing Home in Coldwater. She was born on Aug. 20, 1929, in Middle Point, the daughter of Raymond C. and Eva (Snyder) Pangle, and they preceded her in death. On Sept. 26, 1955, she married James Robbins, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 23, 1991. She is survived by her sons, Steven and Lou Ann Eldred of Sarasota, FL, Ronald and Chris Eldred of Brooklyn, MI, James Robbins of Coldwater, David and Virginia Robbins of Coldwater, John and Lisa Robbins of Bryant, IN; her daughters, Linda Adams of Atlanta, GA, Kathy and Greg Wellman of Bryant, IN, Jennifer and Steve Hamilton of Cincinnati; 20 grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; two sisters and one brother. She was also preceded in death by a brother. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina.

ROBERTS, Abb Roberts (Abstracted from the Lima News, Dec 16, 1976) NEW BREMEN - Abb (Bob) Roberts, age 83, died Wednesday at the home of a relative following a heart attack. Survivors include his wife, Betty; a daughter, Mrs. Chet (Betty Lou) Cross of Toledo; and two grandchildren. He was a retired employee of the Budd Co. of Detroit. Services will be Vornholt Funeral Home. Burial will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens, St. Marys. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the St. Marys Veterans of Foreign Wars post.

ROBERTS, Charles Roberts (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420911) Charles "Chuck" Roberts, age 79, of 148 Meyers Road in Celina, Ohio passed away Monday, August 20, 2012 at Celina Manor Nursing Home Celina, Ohio. He was born on July 31, 1933 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Hal & Viola Roberts. On Oct. 18, 1975 he married Mary J. Perkins, who lives in Celina. Also surviving are his two daughters & son-in-law Tiffany Roberts of Celina, Cyndy & Nathan Sloan of Celina 3 grandchildren Madysen Roberts, Cheyenne Sloan, Bella Sloan and his sister Marjie Wozniak of Lake City, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents Hal & Viola Roberts. Charles served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Celina V.F.W. Post #5713. He was formerly employed at Livingston Boats in Washington and Retired from the State of Washington. He Loved Playing Poker and Horse Racing. Private services will be held at the family's connivance. The Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

ROBERTS, Christine J. Roberts (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Christine J. "Chrissie" Roberts, age 45, 408 McClain St., St. Marys, died Nov. 14, 2006, at Valley Nursing Home, St. Marys. Death was sudden and due to natural causes. She was born Dec. 1, 1960, in St. Marys, to Kenneth and Ruth Ann Burger Roberts. Her father died in 1996 and her mother survives in St. Marys. Also surviving are 3 brothers, Craig (Mitra), of Mason, and Jon (Julie) and Rick, all of St. Marys; and 1 sister, Cathy Roberts Luthman, of Indianapolis, IN. She attended the ABC Center and worked at Auglaize Industries, both of New Bremen. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, St. Marys, and the Women's Club and Book Club, both at Auglaize Industries. Services are Friday at Miller Funeral Home, West Chapel. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys. Contributions can be made to the Auglaize Acres Group Home Donation Fund or Auglaize Industries Downtime Activities Fund.

ROBERTS, Clyde Roberts (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 15 February 2016) Clyde Roberts, age 78, of 1008 Hendricks Ave., St. Marys, died Friday, Feb. 12, 2016, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on Nov. 3, 1937, in Knott County, Ky., the son of Wes and Ada (Tuttle) Roberts. He married Vercie Ellis on Feb. 4, 1957, in St. Marys, and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his children: Belva (Gerald) Abner of Lexington, KY; Stan (Cindy) Chisholm of St. Marys; Timmy Roberts of St. Marys, and Lanny Roberts of St. Marys; by 7 grandchildren: Gabriel (PooLun) Longsworth; Joshua (Cathaline) Chisholm; Justin (Audrey) Chisholm; Jeff (Jacklyn) Chisholm; Lisa (Nick Baker) Blair; Adam Roberts and Molly (Josh) Krieg; 10 great-grandchildren: Dane; Rhett; Ollie; Ryen; Evelyn; Wes; Isabel; Julia; Jayson and Elijah; and 1 sister Mary (Jerry) Triplett of St. Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents. Clyde retired from the Time- Warner Cable Company. He was a member of the Garden of Love Old Regular Baptist Church in St. Marys, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. Funeral rites will be Wednesday at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

ROBERTS, Mary Ann Roberts (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 February 2010) Mary Ann Roberts, age 69, 11456 60th Terrace North, Seminole, FL, and formerly of Celina died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at her son's house in Celina. She was born Dec. 22, 1940, a daughter to the late Lisle and Norma (Gehm) Wendel in Mercer County. On June 20, 1958, she married John J. Roberts, who preceded her in death Sept. 25, 2000. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Todd (Leah) Roberts of Muncie, IN, Stephen (Beth) Roberts of Brownsburg, IN, Kerry (Julia) Roberts of Celina, Daniel (Tabatha) Roberts of Celina; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-inlaw; a sister-in-law; a sister and brother-in-law and a half-brother. She was preceded in death by her son, John J. Roberts Jr.; three brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be Friday at the St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Rockford. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made at the Celina Area Visiting Nurses and Hospice.

ROBERTS, Ruth Anne Roberts (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 August 2018) Ruth Anne Roberts, age 81, of St. Marys, died Aug. 16, 2018, at Otterbein-St. Marys Retirement Community. She was born April 17, 1937, in St. Marys, the daughter of Harold and Annabelle (Shimp) Burger. She married Kenneth Dee Roberts on Oct. 15, 1955, at the Grace United Methodist Church in St. Marys, and he preceded her in death on March 5, 1996. She is survived by her children: Craig Roberts of Jacksonville, FL, Cathy Roberts of Indianapolis, IN, Jon (Julie) Roberts of St. Marys and Rick Roberts of Celina; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers: Robert (Sue) Burger of Georgia; Jim (Cleora) Burger of St. Marys. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a daughter, Christine Roberts. She was a 1955 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. She had been employed at Auglaize Industries in New Bremen, a member of Grace United Methodist Church in St. Marys and enjoyed volunteering at Agape Ministry in St. Marys. She also enjoyed going out with her many friends, camping, walking and looking for antiques. Funeral rites will be Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys. Memorial gifts may be given to Auglaize Industries.

ROBERTS, Timmy Allen Roberts (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 13 May 2009 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Timmy Allen Roberts, age 61, of Saint Marys, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born February 8, 1958, in Saint Marys, the son of Clyde and Vercie (Ellis) Roberts. He is survived by his mother, Vercie Roberts, of Saint Marys; by his siblings: Belva (Gerald) Abner of Lexington, KY; Stan (Cindy) Chisholm of Saint Marys; Lanny Roberts of Saint Marys; Lisa Blair of Saint Marys and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father. Timmy was a 1977 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He was a retired contractor for the Boeing Aircraft Corporation. Timmy loved to hunt turkey and fish. Funeral rites will be at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys. Memorial gifts may be given to the Garden Of Love Old Regular Baptist Church, Saint Marys.

ROBERTS, Vercie Roberts (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 30 July 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Vercie Roberts, age 85, of Saint Marys, died Tuesday, July 30, 2019, at State of the Heart Hospice, Greenville. She was born June 6, 1934, in Leonard, Arkansas, the daughter of Orville and Ada (Nicely) Ellis. She married Clyde Roberts on February 4, 1957, and he preceded her in death on February 12, 2016. She is survived by her children: Belva (Gerald) Abner of Lexington, KY; Stan (Cindy) Chisholm of Wapakoneta; Lanny Roberts of Saint Marys; her grandchildren: Gabriel (PooLun) Longsworth; Joshua (Cathaline) Chisholm; Justin (Audrey) Chisholm; Jeff (Jacklyn) Chisholm; Lisa Blair; Adam Roberts; Molly Roberts; her great-grandchildren: Dane, Rhett, Ollie, Ryen, Evelyn, Wes, Isabel, Julia, Jaysen, Elijah, Octavia; and her siblings: Vergie Riggs of Saint Marys; Shirley Howard of Rector, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Timmy Roberts; her siblings: Hubert Ellis; JD Ellis; JW Ellis; Gwendolyn Ellis. Vercie will be remembered for her cooking skills, especially her biscuits, pies, and Christmas candy. She also liked to crochet and read. She attended Garden of Love Old Regular Baptist Church in Saint Marys. Funeral rites will be at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Saint Marys. Memorial gifts may be given to State of the Heart Hospice.

ROBERTS, Walter Pearl Roberts (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 24 February 2020) Walter Pearl "Squirrel" Roberts, age 87, of Celina, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, at his residence. He was born October 4, 1932, in Owsley County, KY, to Wesley & Myrtle (Johnson) Roberts. In 1948, he married Lula (McIntosh) Roberts, and she preceded him in death. Surviving are five children: Kay Roberts Cremeans of Portland, IN, Penny Brown of Montezuma, Rick Roberts of Portland, Ginney Griswold of Celina, and Lucy (John) Kinstle of St. Marys; two sisters, Marlene (Curtis) Hill and Louise (Clifton) Myers, both of Celina, 19 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces & nephews. Preceding him in death were five children: Pauline, Junior, Joyce, Ervin, and Walter Pearl Roberts, a brother, William Roberts, a grandchild, and two great grandchildren. He moved from Kentucky to Ohio in 1950, and had worked as a picker at the Grand Lake Mushroom Farm in Celina. A "Jack-of-all trades", he had done painting, carpentry, and maintenance work. Squirrel loved Bluegrass Music, playing his guitars and spending time with his children. He enjoyed the outdoors, planting his garden, fishing, and avidly watched WWE Friday Night SmackDown Wrestling. He joked around, and loved helping other people by doing odd jobs. Squirrel was a hard worker, an all-around great guy, and always had a joke to tell. Funeral Service at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow at Buck Cemetery, near Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Roberts family.

ROBESON, Pamela Anne Robeson (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio –25 October 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Pamela Anne Robeson, age 75, formerly of Fort Wayne, IN died Friday October 25, 2019 at the Ambassador Care Center in Centerville, IN. She was born February 21, 1944 in Dayton, OH to Robert and Helen (Braunlin) Robeson. Survivors include: brother Robert P. Robeson, Jr. of Milford, MI; sister and brother-in-law Patricia (Mike) Clark of St. Marys, OH; sister-in-law Robyn Robeson of Noblesville, IN; nephews: Robert P. (Jennifer) Robeson III, Brian Clark, Daniel (Nikki Schwartz) Clark; nieces: Ramie (John) Cooney, Bridget (Paul) Saupe; grandnephews and grand-nieces: Robert P. Robeson IV, Ryan Robeson, Caitrin Cooney, Courtney Cooney, Emily Saupe, Lydia Saupe, Madelyn Saupe. She was a graduate of New Haven, IN High School and attended International Business College in Ft. Wayne, IN. She had worked as a clerk/typist in Ft. Wayne. Her favorite pastimes include spending time with her family and caring for her pets. Rites are scheduled at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road in St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to: NAMI.

ROBEY, James W. Robey (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 19 March 2014) James W. "Jim" Robey, age 60, of Kossuth, died Monday, March 17, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, with his family at his side, following a 10-year battle with cancer. He was born on Aug. 28, 1953, in Van Wert, a son of John F. and Juanita I. Miller Robey Jr. His father survives in Van Wert, and his mother is deceased. On Dec. 8, 1974, he married Rebecca L. "Becky" Carnes, who survives, along with two children, Jay W. Robey and Lisa Ann Robey, both of Kossuth, his mother-in-law, Beulah M. Carnes of Kossuth and six siblings. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Eileen E. Robey, his stepfather, Frank A. Mowery, and his father-in-law, Ralph H. Carnes. Jim served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. Funeral services will be Friday at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will follow in the Kossuth Cemetery, with military rites by the Spencerville Veterans.

ROBINETTE, Homer Ray Robinette (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Homer Ray Robinette, 70, of 1126 Nagel Street, Saint Marys, OH, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at Doctor’s West Hospital in Columbus following a sudden illness. He was born June 2, 1941, in Williamson, WV, the son of Lee and Effie (Blacke) Robinette. He is survived by his 2 children: Melissa J. Plokhooy of Saint Marys; Ray (Stephanie) Robinette of Monticello, KY; and by 2 grandchildren: Shelby Elson and Wesley Robinette. He is survived by 4 sisters: Lottie Kirk of Columbus; Maxine Noan of Carey, OH; Bonnie Watts of Columbus; Nella Watts of Columbus; by 4 brothers: Jim Robinette of Sycamore, OH; Jeff Robinette of Williamson, WV; Carlos Robinette of Plain City, OH; Walter Robinette of Columbus; by numerous nieces, nephews, brothers-in- law and sisters-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Orville Robinette; 2 sisters: Wanda Robinette and Lucille Kirk; and by 3 grandsons: Dillon, Preston and Jordan Robinette. Homer retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys after 30 years of service and he also owned and operated a lawn care service for many years. He was a member of Eagles Lodge 767 and VFW Post 9289, both in Saint Marys. He loved attending auto races at Eldora Motor Speedway and will be missed by his many friends there. He loved spending time with his family and friends, fishing and doing outside work. Funeral rites will be Saturday, June 18, 2011, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Gideons International.

ROBINSON, Charles David Robinson (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Charles David Robinson, 56, of 00855 Noble Road in St. Marys, OH died Saturday November 23, 2013 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1957 in Framingham, MA to Clark and Carol (Pata) Robinson. He is survived by 1 daughter, Casie Robinson of Centerville, OH; 2 sons, Jeremy (Natasha) Robinson of Union City, IN; Joshua Robinson of St. Marys, OH; 1 grandson, Joel Robinson; his parents, Clark and Carole Robinson of Chillicothe, OH; 1 brother, Dana (Mary Scott) Robinson of Gatesville, NC; 1 sister, Shelly (James D.) Lott of Chillicothe, OH; companion and former wife, Jill Shepherd of St. Marys, OH. He was a graduate of Paint Valley High School in Bainbridge, OH and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Dave was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed participating in fantasy football and baseball programs. He also enjoyed helping others with all types of handy-man projects. Funeral rites are scheduled for Tuesday December 3, 2013 at Living Faith Ministries 00964 Barber- Werner Road in rural Mendon, OH. Full military honors will be provided following the services at the church. Private family burial will take place in Chillicothe, OH.

ROBINSON, Jill A. Shepherd Robinson (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 3 April 2014) Jill A. Shepherd-Robinson, age 52, of 707 Gordon Grove in St. Marys, died Friday, March 28, 2014, at her residence. She was born on July 4, 1961, in Richmond, IN, to Richard and Helen (Hollopeter) Brown. She is survived by her husband, Terry Shepherd of Galion; two sons, Jeremy (Natasha) Robinson of Union City, IN and Joshua Robinson of Greenville; a grandson, Joel Robinson; two brothers, Jerry (Amanda) Brown of Oakwood and Joseph (Shana) Brown of Crab Orchard, KY; and a sister-in-law, Naomi Brown of Portsmouth. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jill Richard and Helen Brown, brother Jack Brown, and her former husband, Charles David Robinson. She was a homemaker and had formerly worked at Wal-Mart in Celina. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Her favorite pastimes were watching television and spending time with her family and friends. Services are scheduled to be Saturday at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Ohio 703 West Chapel, in St. Marys. Burial will take place at the Mote Cemetery in Darke County.

ROBINSON, Paul W. Robinson (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 6 February 2018) Paul W. Robinson, age 83, of Celina, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital. Born November 26, 1934 in Zanesville, OH, he was a son of the late Granville & Florence (Gillespie) Robinson. Paul and Doris (Borger) were married on September 6, 1958, and she survives, along with seven children: James Robinson of Greenville, Linda (Tom) Pleiman of Lebanon, Karen Schmitt of Celina, Cindy (Kris) Hinton of Celina, Mike (Brenda) Robinson of Coldwater, Annette (Marty) Schmitt of St. Joe, Brian Robinson of Celina, 19 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren ( plus one on the way ) a sister, Faye Outland of Zanesville, sisters-in-law: Rita (Glen) Wurster of Bonita Springs, FL and Marie (Robert) Gottes of Kettering, and a brother-in-law, Carl "Butch" Borger of Celina. He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Lee Robinson, who died July 31, 1981, a great granddaughter, Thea Schmitt, brothers: Lloyd (Patsy) Robinson and Herbert (JoAnn) Robinson, his father & mother-in-law: Clarence & Ludvina Borger, and brothers & sisters-in-law: Jane (John) Wurster, Paul (Irene) Borger, and Sister Joann Borger, SFP. A 1953 graduate of Adamsville High School, Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Goodyear in St. Marys after 30 years of service. Paul was also a farmer, and had raised ostriches as well as a variety of other farm animals. He was a member of American Legion Post #210 and Immaculate Conception Church in Celina. Paul had served as an Advisor for the Jefferson Jets 4-H Club. He and Doris were members of the Tri-Squares Square Dance Club, and enjoyed going on bus trips to religious sites. Paul taught his grandkids to fish. He enjoyed his family, and made Mission Rosaries and Precious Blood Chaplets. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 9, at Immaculate Conception Church, Celina. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. W.H. Dick & Sons- Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Education Endowment Fund.

ROBINSON, Richard O. Robinson, Sr. (Abstracted from the Lima News, Sep. 29, 2002) Services will be at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys for Richard O. Robinson, Sr. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery.

ROBINSON, Sylvia D. Robinson (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 May 2009) Sylvia D. Robinson, age 65, of Delta, died Tuesday, May 12, 2009, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Wapakoneta, on Oct. 3, 1943, to the late Frederick Billger and Helen (Roush) Billger. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Jerry Robinson; a daughter, Jamie (Jim) Flogaus of Delta; a brother, Rick (Rita) Frey of Cincinnati; sisters, Janet (Don) Ake and Kathy (Lynn) Bowen both of St. Marys; a sister-in-law, Connie Frey of Celina; and grandchildren, Nathan Hildreth and Cassie Flogaus. In addition to her parents, Sylvia was preceded in death by her stepfather, who helped raise her from early childhood Woodrow Frey; and son, Jody Hagaman; brothers, Frederick Billger and Gary Frey. She was a 1961 graduate of St Marys Memorial High School. She was a secretary for the Toledo Blade for 34 years before her retirement. She was a member of the Delta Eagles, Wauseon VFW and the Delta American Legion Auxiliary. A funeral service for Sylvia will be Saturday at Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109 in Delta. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Delta. Those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Hospice of Williams and Fulton Counties, 230 Westfield Drive, Archbold, Ohio 43502 or the Delta Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 268, Delta, Ohio 43515 in Sylvia's memory.

ROBY, Harland Eugene Roby (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Harland Eugene “Gene” Roby, 83, of 16860 Glynnwood - New Knoxville Road in Wapakoneta, OH died Wednesday May 12, 2010 at his residence. He was born January 10, 1927 in St. Marys, OH to John Clarence and Ethel Armenda (Bay) Roby. On October 1950, he married Catherine “Katie” Lawler, who died April 29, 1990. Survivors include 1 son Robert E. (Vickie) Roby of Wapakoneta, OH; 2 daughters Christina L. Roby; Mary C. (David) Thornsberry both of St. Marys, OH; 4 grandchildren: Matt Roby, Kelly (Dane) Roby-Gross, Rachel Thornsberry, Colin Thornsberry; and 1 great-granddaughter Kathryn “Katie” Elizabeth Gross. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; 3 brothers: Robert Roby, John Roby, Clinton Roby; 4 sisters: Mildred Yocum, Cleona Rempfer, Hazel Hood, and Mae Hinshaw. At the age of seventeen, he enlisted in the US Navy, having served on the USS Columbus from 1944-1946. He received his GED in 1969 and later attended Wright State University. He was a retired production employee with the former Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in St. Marys. He also owned and operated Kanine Kennels at his home for many years. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Glynnwood, Eagles Lodge Aerie # 691 in Wapakoneta and was a founding member of the Auglaize Co. Men’s Garden Club. His interests included attending his church, visiting with his family, dancing, eating apple fritters and anything made from chocolate, spending time with his friends, hunting and absolutely everything having to do with being outdoors. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday May 18, 2010 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Glynnwood. Burial, with graveside military rites, will follow at the St. Thomas Cemetery, in Glynnwood. Memorial contributions may be directed to: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Eagles Lodge Aerie # 691, or JTDMH Hospice.

ROBY, Jennifer McCann Roby (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 26 November 2018) Jennifer McCann Roby, age 49, of Minster, Ohio, died peacefully at her home on Monday, November 26, 2018. She was born April 12, 1969, in Saint Marys, the daughter of Michael and Betty (Brown) McCann. She is survived by her significant other, David Brussell, of Minster; her mother and step-father, Betty (Harold) Hussey of Saint Marys; by her daughters, Megan (Jason) Luedeke of Saint Marys; Sarah Roby of Saint Marys; by her son, Tyler Roby of Newington, CT; by her half-brother, Charles McCann of Minster; step-mother, Joyce McCann of Minster; step-granddaughter, Daisy Luedeke of Decatur, IN; step- sister, Kris (Craig) Chiles of Wapakoneta; step-brothers Greg Hussey of St. Clair Shores, MI; and Mike (Sabrina) Hussey of Powell, OH. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael McCann; by her grandparents, John and Elsie Brown; Eldon and Gloria McCann. Jennifer was a 1987 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. She had previously been employed at Wagner’s IGA in Minster. She loved to read, work crossword puzzles and spend time with family and friends. Funeral rites will be Saturday, December 1, 2018, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys. Private family burial rites will be held at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to either Grand Lake Hospice, American Cancer Society, or Zion Lutheran Church.

ROBY, John L. Roby (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) John L. Roby, 69, of 328 Marsh Drive, Saint Marys, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. He was born March 29, 1943, in Saint Marys, the son of Edward Rufus and Lela Elizabeth (Auspaugh) Roby. He married Charlene Bonifas on December 23, 1995 and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his 5 children: Roy (Missy) Roby; Gary (Michelle) Roby; Mike Roby; Trent Roby; Melissa (John) Vogel, all five of Saint Marys; by 2 step-children: Gerri (Hector) Lopez; of Saint Marys; Christi (Gabe) Sherrill of Sidney; by his former wife, Mary Lou (Horner) Roby of Saint Marys; by 10 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 2 great-grandsons; and by 1 brother, Charles (Joyce) Roby of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Connie Sweeny; a brother, Larry Roby; by six step-grandchildren. John was a retired carpet layer. He loved NASCAR, watching the Cincinnati Bengals and his favorite western movies. Funeral rites will be held Monday, April 16, 2012, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice.

ROBY, Ronald W. Roby (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 5 June 2018) Ronald W. Roby, age 68, of Saint Marys, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Van Wert. He was born November 14, 1949, the son of Richard and Marian (Kuhlhorst) Roby, and they preceded him in death. He is survived by his children: Rob Roby of Cridersville; Renee Schwarck of Saint Marys; Ronald (Francis Vogan) Roby of Saint Marys; Stacey (Megan) Roby of Saint Marys; Becca (Jason) VanTrees of Saint Marys; by 19 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; by his siblings: Robert Roby of Findlay; Richard Roby of Lima; Randy (Ducky) Roby of Yorkshire, Ohio. He is survived by his former wife, Pam Chilcoat, of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 grandchildren. Ron retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad, where he had worked as an equipment operator for 24 years. He loved cruising on his Harley and his slingshot; he enjoyed hot rod cars and racing. Funeral rites will be Sunday, June 10, 2018, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Private family burial rites will be held.

ROCKHILL, Ronald E. Rockhill (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 June 2010) Ronald E. Rockhill, age 56, died Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at his residence. He was born Aug. 10, 1953, in Lima, a son of Donald and Doris Evans Rockhill; his mother survives in Lafayette and his father preceded him in death in 2001. He is survived by two sons, Keith Rockhill of Lima, Joe Rockhill of Harrod; three grandchildren, Tyler, Alex and Karlie Rockhill all of Ada; four sisters, Linda (James) Furry of Lafayette, Rhonda Frost of Ada, Pat (Mike) Cox of Bluffton and Pamela Rockhill of Lafayette. He was a self-employed Internet technologist, was an avid amateur radio operator, former president of the Reservoir Amateur Radio Association, was a Skywarn Storm Spotter and was interested in amateur rocketry, science and technology. Private family services will be held following cremation. Arrangements are being handled by Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.

ROCKWELL, Karen Sue Jaynes Rockwell (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 2 February 2019) Karen Rockwell, age 70, of Wapakoneta, died Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born August 7, 1948, in Seymour, IN, the daughter of Noble and Julia (Swartz) Jaynes. She married William Rockwell on May 10, 1991, and he survives in Wapakoneta. She is survived by her children: Wilbur (Kristine) Reis of Alabama; Athena Reis of Arizona; Aletha Reis of Ohio; Christie (Joe) Lowe of Indiana; Lori (Frank) Ford of Indiana. She is also survived by her step-children: Billy (Sherry) Rockwell of Tennessee; John (Charlotte) Rockwell of Arizona; Mary (Andy) Douglas of Michigan. Also surviving are her siblings: Pamela (George) Erais; Faith Jaynes; Mick Jaynes; Janice Jaynes; 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; by her siblings: Noble Jaynes Jr, Art Vanetta, Diane Jaynes, Darlene Wednesday, and Tom Jaynes. Karen was a homemaker and she was a great cook; her specialty was cooking roadkill. She also liked to garden and could make anything grow. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Private family burial rites will follow.

ROCKWOOD, Betty Sanford Rockwood (Betty was a high school classmate of Elmer at Memorial High in St. Marys, Ohio) (Abstracted from https://dailystandard.com/date/2003/04/obit.htm) St. Marys native Betty Sanford Rockwood, age 61, 6654 Richardson Road, Spring Hope, NC, died April 12, 2003, at Nash General Hospital in Spring Hope. Death was due to natural causes. She was born July 15, 1941, in St. Marys, to Francis and Audrey Ferris Sanford. On Feb. 8, 1964, she married Thomas E. Rockwood who died in 1990. Surviving are a son, Edward of Louisburg, NC; a daughter, Barbara Booth, Spring Hope; three brothers, Riley, Sam and Leonard Sanford, all of St. Marys; two sisters, Nita Jump, Fremont, and Bella Grubbs, St. Marys; and five grandchildren. Deceased are a brother, A.J. Sanford, and a sister, Lorraine Cook. She was a homemaker and a 1961 St. Marys Memorial High School graduate. Services are at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. Burial will be at Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton.

ROCKWOOD, Paul Joseph Rockwood (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Paul Joseph Rockwood, 55, of St. Marys, OH died Friday October 26, 2012 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. He was born January 14, 1957 in Celina, OH to Paul F. and Dolores Mae (Johnson) Rockwood. He is survived by 1 son, Trent (Keri) Rockwood of Delphos, OH; 1 daughter, Shannon Rockwood of St. Marys, OH; 3 grandchildren: Alivia, Makayla, Tyra; 2 sisters, Paula “Jeannie” Rush of St. Marys OH; Wilhelmina “Willie” Klosterman of Celina, OH; 2 brothers, A.J. “Al” (Pam) Rockwood of St. Marys, OH; Robert (Malissa) Rockwood of Port Richey, FL; and 1 half-sister, Delores Rockwood of Port Richey, FL. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Rockwood; mother, Dolores Rockwood; and a half-brother, Dick Sittler. He was a 1975 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. “Joe” worked as a production employee for the St. Marys Foundry Co. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in St. Marys. Funeral rites are Friday November 2, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

RODEHEFFER, Teresa A. Rodeheffer (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Teresa A. Rodeheffer, 55, of 2122 Kensington Drive in St. Marys, OH died Sunday April 10, 2011 at her residence. She was born November 25, 1955 in St. Marys, OH to E. K. and Anna Lea (Campbell) Frazier. On June 13, 1998 at St. Peter’s Church in New Bremen, OH she married Kurt L. Rodeheffer, who survives. She is also survived by 1 son, Eric Place of St. Marys, OH; her mother, Anna Lea Frazier of St. Marys, OH; her parents-in-law, Wilbur and Beth Rodeheffer of New Bremen, OH; 1 brother-in- law, Scott (Brenda) Rodeheffer of Ft. Loramie, OH; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by: her father. She was a 1974 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys, and attended Wright State University. Prior to her illness, she had worked as a teller for Bank One in St. Marys. She had also worked in the offices of Dr. A. A. Paguirigan and Dr. Bashir Hamdi. She was a member of the Living Hope Assembly of God in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included line dancing and listening to music. Services are scheduled Thursday April 12, 2011 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation.

RODEHEFFER, Waneta Mae Hussey Rodeheffer (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 16 March 2018) Waneta Mae Rodeheffer, age 99, of Wooster, Ohio, and formerly of St. Marys and Bowling Green, Ohio, died Friday, March 16, 2018, at Lifecare Hospice of Wooster. She was born April 2, 1918, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Glenn and Nora (Leffel) Hussey. She married Earl H. Rodeheffer on November 16, 1941; he preceded her in death on March 7, 1988. She is survived by her children: Sujane (Max) Pulley of Wooster; Sidney Rodeheffer of Port Clinton, OH; by her grandchildren: Holly Ingalls; Bradley Ingalls; Amy Guear; John Rodeheffer; her great-grandchildren: Todd; Madison; Celia; Drake; AJ Floyd; and by her great-great-grandson, Haiden Ingalls. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Randall Rodeheffer; and by a granddaughter, April Burback. Waneta was a 1936 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School; She earned her BS and MS from Bowling Green State University. She retired from Bowling Green City Schools, where she had taught social studies and served as a guidance counselor. She was the first woman elected to the city council of Bowling Green, Ohio, and was included in Who’s Who of Poetry. She enjoyed camping, traveling and music, and was a church organist for many years. She was a member of the Bowling Green Kiwanis Club, and had served as District President and Lieutenant Governor for the State of Ohio Kiwanis. She grew up at Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys; and was member of Grace Church in Wooster. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, St. Marys, Ohio. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.

RODRIGUES, Shirley Ann Rodrigues (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Shirley Ann Rodrigues, 67, of 720 Hillcrest Drive, St. Marys, OH died after a long term illness Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at the Golden Living Center, St. Marys, OH. She was born on August 15, 1941 in Honolulu, HI, the daughter of Juan De La Cruz and Encarnation Rodrigues. Mrs. Rodrigues is survived by her children: 3 daughter, Francis Calhoun of Chouteu, OK; Laura Mohrman of St. Marys, OH; Priscilla Santiago of Waipahu, HI; 3 sons, Norman (Penny) Santiago, Jr of Waipahu, HI; James Kim of Waipahu, HI; Calvin “Rico” Santiago of Waipahu, HI; 17 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Betty Combs of Amber, MI; Gail Soto, Waianae, HI; 4 brothers, John De La Cruz, of Nanakuli, HI; Benjamin De La Cruz; Bernard De La Cruz; and Harold De la Cruz, all three of Waianae, HI. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Capucci Rodrigues; brother, Johnny Agerine; brother, Frank Rodrigues; brother, Franklin De La Cruz; son-in-law, David Mohrman; sister, Lucy De La Cruz. She lived in Hawaii until 4 years ago, when she came to St. Marys to be closer to family. Mrs. Rodrigues was a homemaker who greatly loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She was Catholic by faith. Her funeral was held Friday afternoon, December 12, 2008. Private burial rites will be held in Hawaii at a future date.

RODRIGUEZ, Betty Jean Rodriguez (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Betty Jean Rodriguez, age 72, of Celina, died Thursday, June 17, 2010, at Coldwater Community Hospital. She was born Sept. 15, 1937, in Fonde, KY, a daughter to William Riley Henderson and Marie Panzalee (Barley) Henderson; they preceded her in death. On Sept. 4, 1956, she married Henry S. Rodriguez; he preceded her in death March 21, 2003. She is survived by 3 sons, John (Diane) Rodriguez of Celina, David (Cheryl) Rodriguez of Bluffton, Tony (Christine) Rodriguez of St. Marys; 2 daughters, Vickey (Larry) Miller of Celina, Tammy (Rocco) Farello of El Segundo, CA; 2 brothers; 6 sisters; 11 grandchildren; and 1 great- grandchild. She was preceded in death by a son, Tommy Allen Rodriguez; a daughter, Nancy Ann Rodriguez; and two sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina. Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.

RODRIGUEZ, Betty Lou Rodriguez (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420712) Betty Lou Rodriguez, age 75, of 334 Leona St. in Celina, Ohio passed away Friday May 16, 2014 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. She was born on Apr. 1, 1939 in Celina, Ohio to the late James & Cecil (Beougher) Norris. On June 9, 1960 she married James Rodriguez, who lives in Celina. Also surviving are her five children Maria Scott of Celina, Janet & Philip Ward of Ft. Wayne, David Rodriquez, Joseph Rodriguez, Elizabeth Rodriguez all of Celina, 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, three sisters Marjory & John Weyant of Celina, Doris Craw of Celina, Helen & Don Washburn of Celina, two brothers Norman Norris of St. Marys, and Lawrence Norris of Fostoria. She was preceded in death by her sisters & brothers-in-law Virginia & Clayton Reineke, Ruby & Merle Braun, Charles Craw, and a brother & sister-in-law Bill & Sue Norris. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #5713. A memorial service will be Wednesday May 21, 2014 at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina.

RODRIGUEZ, Jacob I. Rodriguez (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 16 August 2016) Jacob I. "Jack" Rodriguez, age 62, of Celina, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born August 11, 1954. His parents: Simon & Juanita (Zamora) Rodriguez, both preceded him in death. He is survived by his former wife, Teresa Bonifas, of Celina and her family, his children: Alysia (Scott) Voisin of Celina, Madison Rodriguez of Elgin, TX, and Rodney (Ashley) Morgan of Indianapolis, and grandchildren: Trinity & Hallie Voisin, Emmit McCarty, Jayana Rios, Denzel Couthren, Lilly Wehrkamp, and Matthew, Daniel, Cloey, & Myah Morgan. Also surviving are brothers & sisters: Tolentino (Ignacia) Rodriguez, Simon Rodriguez Jr. and Vanessa (Albert) Wallace, all of Celina, John (Mae) Rodriguez of Kansas, Robert Rodriguez and Victoria Reyes, both of Fort Worth, TX, Lola (Robert) Garza of Hicksville, Sandra (Greg) McGuire and Robin Rodriguez of Lima, Clarisa (Michael) Pannell of Gahanna, Chris (Mary) Rodriguez of Newport, Kenneth (Jamie) Rodriguez of Lancaster, Cecelia (Fred) Amezquita of Lakeland, FL and Linda (Edward) Garland of Osgood and a sister-in-law: Helen Rodriguez of Celina. He was preceded in death by a son, Mario Rodriguez, a brother, Ernie Rodriguez and a sister-in-law, Mary Rodriguez. A graduate of Celina High School, Jack was retired, having worked as a welder at Huffy Bicycles and Crown Equipment. He was also known around the area for his karaoke as "Daddy Jack". He was a member of V.F.W. Post #5713 and Moose Lodge #1473 in Celina. He enjoyed woodworking, camping, and spending time with his family. Jack's Grandkids were his life, and his greatest joy. He was known as 'Papaw' to everyone. Funeral Service will be Saturday August 20 at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Assn.

RODRIGUEZ, Jose Luis Rodriguez (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 1 June 2019) Jose Luis Rodriguez, age 57, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019, at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born November 6, 1961, in Edinburg, TX, to Leopoldo & Maria (Socrro) Rodriguez. Jose is survived by his children: Jason Rodriguez of Spencerville, Olivia Springer of Celina, Zackariah (Morgan) Kroft of Celina, and Quinton Springer, a grandchild, Ariah, and two brothers & a sister: Roy Rodriguez, Maria Vargas and Ray Rodriguez. Jose was preceded in death by a brother, Roberto Rodriguez. Services are pending.

RODRIGUEZ, Juanita Zamora Rodriguez (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Juanita Zamora Rodriguez was born in Crandall, TX on December 24, 1929, and went to be with our Lord and Savior on March 22, 2013. Juanita moved to Celina, Ohio in 1950 and started a new life with her husband, Simon Rodriguez. She was preceded in death by her husband Simon, son Inocencio and grandson Brian Garza. In addition, she was preceded in death by her parents Jacobo & Romana (Carrisales) Zamora, sisters Leonila Zamora, Raquel Lopez, Rufina Pequino, Savina Castaneda, Luz Perez and Elia Garcia and brother Victoriano "Bill" Zamora. Juanita is survived by her sister Loisa "Anita" (Hal) Morris of Biloxi, MS and her children: Tolentino (Ignasia) Rodriguez of Celina, Simon Rodriguez Jr. of Celina, John (Mae) Rodriguez of Kansas, Robert (Mary) Rodriguez of Fort Worth, TX, Lola (Robert) Garza of Arkansas, Jacob Rodriguez of Celina, Sandra (Greg) McGuire of Lima, Clarisa (Michael) Pannell of Gahanna, Chris (Mary) Rodriguez of Newport, Kenneth (Jamie) Rodriguez of Lancaster, Cecelia (Fred) Amezquita of Lakeland, FL, Linda Cordova of Osgood and Robin Rodriguez of West Carrollton. Juanita had 14 children, 52 grandchildren, 90 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Simon and Juanita were one of the first groups of migrant workers that settled in Celina in 1950. The original group of migrant families were the Guillermo "Willie" & Dominga Gonzalez and Jeorge "George" & Adela Posada families. Juanita was the last surviving member of this group. The families were not always welcomed at first, simply because of their heritage, but were soon accepted into the community, and they happily raised their families in Mercer County. Juanita worked for the Mercer County Health Department and the Community Action Commission (C.A.C.) as an outreach and social worker. She played an important role in reaching out to the migrant community in educating and introducing them to healthier lifestyles. She received a social services degree from Lansing, MI. Juanita was a servant of God, and was always working to bring His Word to others so they could be saved. She was always ready with her bible verses underlined to share with her company. Juanita was a very strong-willed woman that never took no for an answer. She wanted to teach the word of God to her children, and would discuss the Bible at any opportunity she had. She loved to listen to old Motown songs and loved to sing, crochet, and gardening. Juanita also enjoyed visiting with her Grand Pets, including her Grand Cat Fernando, who she will be united with. She will be missed dearly by her extended family and friends in Ohio, and also Haines City, FL, where she had lived for many years. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 26th at W.H. Dick Sons- Hellwarth Funeral Home, 218 W. Market St., Celina, Ohio. Burial will be at Mercer Memory Gardens, near Celina.

RODRIQUEZ, Luis Rodriguez (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 3, 2015) Luis Rodriguez, age 71, of 1100 Meyers Road, Apt 6, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. Mr. Rodriguez was born on June 17, 1943, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to Onesimo and Modesta (Morales) Rodriquez. On Aug. 31, 1963, in New York City, he was married to Noelia Urbina Lopez, who survives at the residence. He is also survived by his 3 sons, George Louis Rodriguez, New York City, NY; Mark Anthony Rodriguez, Eugene, OR; Jon Eric Rodriguez, Losantville, IN, and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Oneil Rodriguez and his sisters Mildred and Josephine. Funeral rites for Mr. Rodriguez will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Celina Church of the Nazarene, 900 Fairground Road in Celina. Arrangements are entrusted to Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.

RODRIGUEZ, Mario J. Rodriguez (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420742) Mario J. Rodriguez, age 33, of Celina passed away Saturday Nov. 23, 2013 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born on Aug. 4, 1980 in Coldwater, Ohio to Jacob & Teresa (Bonifas) Rodriguez of Celina. Also surviving is a brother and sister-in-law Rodney & Ashley Morgan of Indianapolis, sisters & brother-in-law Alysia & Scott Voisin of Celina, Madison Rodriquez of Bryan, TX and several nieces & nephews. He was formerly employed at Rodriguez Poultry in Celina. Mario was a member of the Celina Eagles. Funeral services will be Wednesday Nov. 27, 2013, at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens Cemetery in Celina.

RODRIGUEZ, Reinaldo Rodriguez Jr. (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 27 September 2015) Reinaldo “Ray” Rodriguez Jr., age 62, of Coldwater, passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. Born Jan. 7, 1953 in Celina, Ray was the son of the late Reinaldo Sr. & Alicia (Flores) Rodriguez. He is survived by his former wife, Gina Miller, and their 3 children: Robin (Ralph) Lawson, Marty (James) Fellers and Tyrone (Jana Wright) Rodriguez, all of Greenville, 9 grandchildren: Savannah, Brooke, Raelyn, Zac, DJ, Lindsay, Austin, Shai'ann and Kendall, and 7 great- grandchildren; 6 brothers & sisters: Ninfa (David) Muter, Guadalupe (Michael) Hoying, Daniel Rodriguez, and Suzanne (Ronald) Boess, all of Celina, and Miguel Rodriguez & Reuben Rodriguez, both of Homosassa Springs, FL, many nieces & nephews. Ray had worked at Mersman Tables and Visions Manufacturing in Celina. He enjoyed woodworking, playing his guitar, and hanging out with his friends and family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family to help with expenses. Memorial services will be Sunday, October 4th at Eastview Park, Shelter House # 4 in Celina.

ROECKNER, Gerald J. Roeckner (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/gerald-roeckner) Gerald J. ‘Jerry’ Roeckner, age 84, of Chickasaw, died on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. He was born July 10, 1935 in Celina to the late Werner H. & Mary G. (Wendel) Roeckner. On August 10, 1957, he married Mary (Klosterman), and she survives in Chickasaw. He is also survived by children, Rick & Sue Roeckner of Chickasaw, Tammy & Jack Langenkamp of North Star, Rolly & Sharon Roeckner of Maria Stein and Randy & Terry Roeckner of Chickasaw. He had 11 grandchildren with 1 deceased; 23 great-grandchildren with 3 more on the way; and in-laws, Wally & Irene Klosterman of Montezuma. He is preceded in death by a grandson, Bradley Roeckner; and in-laws, Othmar Klosterman and Sylvan Klosterman. Jerry was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, Chickasaw and the Men’s Society of the church. He was a social member of the Chickasaw V.F.W., a past member of the Mercer County Fair Board, a Marion Local Flyer Fan and enjoyed collecting anything to do with John Deere equipment. He was retired from Midmark after working there for 52 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Precious Blood Church, Chickasaw. Burial will follow in Precious Blood Cemetery, Chickasaw. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Care.

ROEDIGER, Carl E. Roediger (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 May 2017) Carl E. Roediger, age 83, of New Bremen, died Monday, May 15, 2017, at the Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices of Cridersville. He was born on Oct. 27, 1933, in New Knoxville, the son of the late Elmer W. and Geraldine E. (Fledderjohann) Roediger. On Nov. 23, 1956, he married Melba J. Weed, and she died on March 17, 1998. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Doug (Michelle) Roediger of Wapakoneta; a granddaughter, Morgan Roediger; two grandsons, Joel and Matthew Roediger, all of Wapakoneta; and a brother and sister-in-law, Gene (Grace) Roediger of New Bremen. Along with his wife and parents, Carl was preceded in death by a son, Greg Roediger, and two grandsons, Ben and John Roediger. Carl was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. He was a 1951 graduate of New Bremen High School. He had served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the New Bremen American Legion Post 241. He also served his community as a member of the New Bremen Emergency Squad. He was a charter member of the New Bremen Historic Association and had served as the president of the organization. Carl enjoyed carpentry, woodworking and helping with construction projects. He loved to golf, play cards with his friends and travel, especially to Germany, where he had visited many times. He also loved to follow his grandchildren in their various school and sports activities. Carl had worked for the former STAMCO of New Bremen, where he was a design engineer for 42 years before his retirement in 1998. Funeral services will be Monday at Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home of New Bremen. Interment will follow at the Evangelical Protestant Cemetery of New Knoxville. Memorial contributions in memory of Carl can be made to the New Bremen Historic Association or to the Auglaize County Cancer Association.

ROEDIGER, Don E. Roediger (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 16 May 2018) Don E. Roediger, age 89, of Wapakoneta, died Monday, May 14, 2018, at his home. He was born Dec. 4, 1928, in Wapakoneta, the son of Alfred and Ruby (Wentz) Roediger, who preceded him in death. He was married to Kathleen Kah and she preceded him in death. Then on April 28, 1984, he married La Rose Nedderman Bartlett, and she survives. Other survivors include, six children, Ivy (Joe) Metzger, Wapakoneta, Tina Music, Lima, Amy (Mike) Weiler, Jon (Kathryn) Roediger, Ted Roediger and Dan (Sue) Roediger, all of Wapakoneta; five stepchildren, Bradley W. (Marie) Bartlett, Stanley Bartlett, both of St. Marys, Shirley (Doug) Dosky, Columbus, Deborah (Ray) Karbowiak, Lima and Jeffrey Bartlett, Columbus; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren, including Elizabeth and Victoria Bartlett; nine step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great- grandchild; two sisters, Ruth (Doug) Horlick, Toledo and Jean (Jerry) Ogata, Prescott, AZ; and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Roediger, Wapakoneta. He was preceded in death by a son, Don E. Roediger Jr. and a brother, Roger Roediger. Don began his career milking jersey cows and hauling milk. He later installed bulk milk tanks and was a truck driver for Standard Oil Co. He owned and operated Don Roediger Grain Hauling, and worked as a courier at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital until his retirement in 2017. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 691, both of Wapakoneta. His other memberships included the Buckeye Farm Antiques and the Tri-State Gas Engine Club of Portland, IN. Don was always busy fixing things and enjoyed attending tractor and farm shows. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Eley Funeral Home and Crematory, 1102 Lincoln Ave. (State Route 501), Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta.

ROEDIGER, Gene A. Roediger (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio –20 June 2017) Gene A. Roediger, age 77, of rural New Bremen, died Sunday, June 18, 2017, at his residence. He was born on July 4, 1939, in New Knoxville to the late Elmer W. and Geraldine E. (Fledderjohann) Roediger. On April 18, 1959, he married Grace E. Settlage in New Knoxville, and she survives. Also surviving are their children, Barbara (Dean) Phipps and David (Anita) Roediger, all of New Bremen, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Along with his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law Carl (Melba) Roediger. Gene was a lifelong member of First Church of New Knoxville. He was a 1957 graduate of New Bremen High School. He worked at the former STAMCO of New Bremen and later was engaged in farming. He ran a dairy operation, and later he operated a chicken layer house for Cooper Farms. He also was a seed dealer for 37 years for several companies. He was a member of the Auglaize County Farm Bureau, the 69'ers farm bureau council and enjoyed playing cards. Gene loved to travel and especially enjoyed Hawaii and many cruises with Grace, family and friends over the years. He was a NASCAR fan, liked to attend tractor pulls, enjoyed watching basketball and watching western movies. Funeral services to honor his life will be Friday at the First Church of New Knoxville. Interment will follow in the Evangelical Protestant Cemetery in New Knoxville. Memorial contributions in memory of Gene can be made to the First Church of New Knoxville Radio Fund.

ROEDIGER, Gregory Carl Roediger (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 3 December 2008) Gregory Carl Roediger, age 51, formerly of New Bremen, and a resident of Austin, TX for the past 28 years, died of natural causes on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008, at his residence in Austin. He was born Oct. 3, 1957, in St. Marys, a son of Carl and Melba (Weed) Roediger. His father survives in New Bremen and his mother preceded him in death. He is survived by a brother, Doug (Michelle) Roediger; a niece, Morgan Roediger; and two nephews, Joel and Matthew Roediger, all of Wapakoneta. He was also preceded in death by two nephews, Ben and John Roediger. He was a 1976 graduate of New Bremen High School and a 1980 graduate of Morehead State University, Morehead, KY. He owned and operated the Bullseye Builders Construction Company in the Austin, Texas area for the past 28 years. He was an avid football and NASCAR fan. Funeral services will be Saturday, at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen. Burial will be in the Evangelical Protestant Cemetery, New Knoxville. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen or to the New Bremen Public Library.

ROEDIGER, Laura Roediger (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420894) Laura Roediger, age 54, of 7720 Riley Road Celina, Ohio passed away Nov. 17, 2012 at the St. Rita's Hospital in Lima, Ohio. She was born on Sept. 3, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio to Charles & Nancy Gray, who live in Sidney. On June 4, 1977 she married the love of her life Jeff Roediger. Laura and Jeff were blessed with two sons who were the light of her Life. Laura was a decorator at Roedigers Custom Flooring, which she established with Jeff in 1994. She was a member of A Place for you Spiritual Center in Celina. Laura is survived by her husband Jeff, her sons Nick (Brandi), Chad (Halleh) both of Celina. Her precious granddaughter Ryleigh, brothers Pete (Linda), Andy (Connie) both of Dayton. Her special cousin Kat who loved her unlike no other!! Special appreciation to her sister-in-law Tonya Roediger, who was a constant source of support and care. Funeral services will be Wednesday Nov. 21, 2012 at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow in Neptune Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Rita's Cancer Center of Celina, Ohio.

ROEDIGER, Richard L. Roediger (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 September 2014) Richard L. Roediger, 77, of Allentown, PA; formerly of New Bremen, died Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, at home. He was the son of the late Frank and Leona Roediger. Richard was the husband of Pamela J. (Schanerberger) Roediger. He worked at Pet Inc. in Allenton for 35 years as office manager. He also owned Roediger's Auction. Richard served his country in the Navy for four years. He is survived by his wife, sons, Richard S. (Janet) Randall, Robert (Karen) and Rodney, a daughter, Rhonda (Blaine) Moyer, 3 stepchildren, Trell (Jeffrey) Miller, Troy (Pam) Zinszer and Tait (Kathya) Zinszer, 16 grandchildren; 3 great- grandchildren, 2 sisters Gloria Wagner and Juanita Scheer and 1 brother, Ned Roediger. Richard was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene. Bachman, Kulik and Reinsmith Funeral Home, located at 17th and Hamilton Streets in Allentown, PA is handling the arrangements. Donations can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

ROEDIGER, Stanley Allen Roediger (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 December 2008) Stanley Allen Roediger, age 72, of Celina, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, at his residence. He was born Aug. 19, 1936, in Auglaize County, a son of Chester and Irene (Montague) Roediger and they preceded him in death. On June 2, 1957, he married Shirley Walls and she survives. He is also survived by five children, Jeff and Laura (Gray) Roediger of Celina, Rod Roediger of Celina, Tom and Tonya (Allan) Roediger of Coldwater, Brad Roediger of Celina, Joe and Sheila (Roediger) Garwood of Celina; seven grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a brother and sister-in-law; and a sister. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother; and a sister. Burial was held Dec. 27, at Neptune Cemetery. Funeral services and a celebration of his life were held at the home of Jeff and Laura Roediger. Memorial contributions may be directed to Graceland Pre-School. Services were entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home.

ROESSNER, Donald L. Roessner (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 1 October 2009) Donald "Don" L. Roessner, age 67, 1085 Lutz Road, Lima, and formerly of New Bremen, died Monday, Sept. 28, 2009, at the Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, of a sudden illness. He was born on Oct. 28, 1941, in Coldwater, a son to the late Sylvester and June (Tobin) Roessner. On June 2, 1962, he married Sandra Napier who survives near Lima. He is also survived by his children: Gordon (Vanessa) Roessner of Spokane, WA, Brandon (Veronica) Roessner of Stafford, VA, Daneila (Todd) Suchland of New Bremen and Stephanie (Scott) Sommer of Louisville; 9 grandchildren and his sisters Phyllis Griesdorn of Coldwater and Sylvia (Linus) Meyer of Minster. He was preceded in death by his son Eldon Roessner in infancy. Mr. Roessner was a member of the Only Believe Ministries of Botkins. He retired in 2000 after more than 30 years of service from the Minster Machine Corp. of Minster and since his retirement he has enjoyed working doing building maintenance and construction. Funeral services will be Monday, at the Only Believe Ministries in Botkins. Burial will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Only Believe Ministries of Botkins.

ROETGERMAN, Robert J. Roetgerman (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 December 2008) Robert J. Roetgerman, age 61, 15 Rummel Creek Drive, New Bremen, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2008, of an automobile accident in Henry County, IN. He was born Oct. 2, 1947, in Piqua, a son of Robert and Lucille (Westerheide) Roetgerman and they preceded him in death. On May 21, 1966, in Minster, he married Nancy Prenger and she survives. He is survived by five children, Jennifer Roetgerman of Denver, CO, Joyce (Kelly) Niekamp of Dublin, Julie (Rick) Jordan of Moreland Hills, Jeff (Donna) Roetgerman of Minster, Jason (Amy) Roetgerman of Indianapolis, IN; five siblings, Kathy (Bob) Kinsella of Sidney, Tom (Becky) Roetgerman of Minster, Ed (Joyce) Roetgerman of Minster, Lisa (John) Inskeep of Minster; and 9 grandchildren. He was a member of Minster School Board for eight years. He was a 1964 graduate of Minster High School. He received his associate's degree from Wright State University. He was employed at Crown Equipment, New Bremen. The family requests no gifts or flowers. Please make donations to Robert Roetgerman Scholarship Fund, Minster High School. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is handling the arrangements.

ROETHER, E. Marianne Roether (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 18 May 2016) E. Marianne Roether, age 82, of rural Celina, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at her residence. She was born October 25, 1933, in Hardin County to the late Robert McCloud & Ruth (Lowe) McClure, the only daughter of their five children. She is survived by her four McClure brothers and their wives: Harold, Russell & Shirley, LaVerne & June, and Don & Marilyn, and 14 nieces & nephews. Marianne and her late husband David had 2 children, Kathy (Mark) Langsdon and Paul Roether, as well as 1 grandchild, Beth Kennedy, all of whom survive. Mrs. Roether graduated from Ridgemont High School in 1953. She then attended the Lima Memorial School of Nursing, graduating in 1954. Marianne's life was a life full of love on so many levels: love for her family and friends, which she showed them every day; love for music, evidenced best by her many years as the organist at the Neptune Church of God; and love for nursing, where she was able to bless so many patients with her caring nature in a career spanning over 50 years. Mrs. Roether's fiery personality and penchant for jokes were only matched by her generous spirit. Even in the midst of her battle with Alzheimer's, Marianne's wit and sense of humor shone through. Hers was a life well-lived, and she will be terribly missed. She was preceded in death by sisters-in-law: Betty, Marie, and Lorraine McClure, and a brother-in- law & sister-in-law: William & Delores Roether. Marianne was a Registered Nurse, and had worked at Gibbons Hospital in Celina, St. Marys Living Center, Otterbein St. Marys, Colonial Nursing Center in Rockford, and in the offices of Dr. Fox and Dr. Pyles. She was a member of the former Neptune Church of God. Marianne enjoyed following her family's activities throughout the years. Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 21 at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Memorial Contributions may be made to the St. Marys Community Fund in memory of Marianne Roether, Otyokwah Church Camp or Community Health Professional Hospice.

ROETTGER, Edward H. Roettger (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420760) Edward H. Roettger age 73 of 224 N. Lincoln St. Minster, OH died Friday February 17, 2012 at Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster, he had been ill for six months. He was born March 12, 1938 at Lock Two, OH to Edward C. and Viola (Senger) Roettger they preceded him in death. Edward is survived by two sisters Sharon and Walter Hoying of Sidney and Linda and Gary Carr of Anna, also 9 nieces and nephews and 12 great nieces and nephews. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Minster, the Orphan Society of the church, F O E 1391 Minster, New Bremen Senior Citizens. He was an avid card player and fisherman and often seen riding his moped around the area. He was retired from the Minster Machine Company. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday in St. Augustine Church. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster was entrusted with the arrangements.

ROETTGER, Freda A. Roettger (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Former Celina resident Freda A. Roettger, 93, of White Lake, Mi, died Oct. 28, 2007, at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, MI. She was born Feb. 13, 1914, in Celina, to Carl and Minnie Brown Boise. Her husband of 72 years, Owen A. Roettger, died in April 2005. Surviving are 1 son, Keith O. (Irene), of Michigan; 1 daughter, Janet D. Squires, of Michigan; 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Deceased are a daughter, Karen K. Corbett; two brothers, John F. Boise and Percell C. Boise; a sister, Bernice H. Fetters; and a granddaughter. She was a member of Celina First Church of God and formerly a member of University Presbyterian Church, Rochester, MI. She also was a member of Crittendon Hospital Auxiliary of Rochester. Services are Thursday at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. Burial is at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina. Contributions can be made to the Celina church.

ROETTGER, Lowell J. Roettger (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 14 April 2017) Lowell J. Roettger, age 98, of 205 Bielefeld Street, New Knoxville, and formerly of Saint Marys, died Friday, April 14, 2017, in New Knoxville. He was born May 30, 1918, in New Bremen, the son of Lawrence and Alvina (Hegemier) Roettger. He married Rose Mary Wieser on June 14, 1947, and she preceded him in death on June 30, 1979. He married Wanda Stegeman in 1988, and she preceded him in death in 2006. He is survived by his two children: Joan Roettger of Columbus, Ohio; John Roettger of New Knoxville; 1 grandson, Andrew (Lisa) Roettger of New Knoxville, and by four great-grandchildren: Jett, Maggie, Lena and Levi Roettger. Mr. Roettger was preceded in death by his parents; by both wives and by two sisters, Bernice and Leota. Lowell was a graduate of New Bremen High School and the Ft. Wayne Business College. He retired after many years as the manager of Auglaize County Farm Bureau (Landmark). He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during WWII. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, spending time with his great-grandchildren, and refinishing furniture. He was a member of FOE 767 and American Legion Post 323. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 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.

ROETTGER, Orin J. Roettger (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – April 22, 2013) Orin J. Roettger, age 89, St. Marys, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born on Sept. 17, 1923, in New Bremen, the son of Clarence and Luetta (Dammeyer) Roettger, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 3, 1942, he married Lois Boroff, and they were married for 69 years. She survives at the residence. He is also survived by 4 daughters, Donna (Rick) Moon, of St. Marys, Judy (George) Sheipline, of St. Marys, Carol (Tom) Baeumel, of Wapakoneta and Emma (Dennis) Metzger, of St. Marys; 1 son Rodney (Kelli) Roettger, of Wapakoneta; 17 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. He is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jeni Roettger; a great-granddaughter, Amber Williams; a brother Norb Roettger; and four sisters, Marie Neuman, Lucille Rumpff, Catherine Dingledine and La Verta Joyce. Orin served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in Italy in the 10th infantry mountaineer division. He was a radio telephone operator. He retired from the St. Marys Foundry after 46 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He loved the small farm they lived on, raising a variety of animals. He was a member of the St. Marys Church of Nazarene. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Cisco Funeral Home, 1175 E. Greenville Road, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens in St. Marys. Military honors will be provided by the St. Marys VFW. Memorial contribution can be made to the St. Marys VFW Color Guard.

ROETTGER, Viola Roettger (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – December 26, 2012) Viola Roettger, age 98, formerly of Kettlersville, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, at the Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. Arrangements are incomplete and being handled by the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home of New Bremen.

ROGERS, Anita L. Rogers (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – November 21, 2011) Anita L. Rogers, age 36, of Wapakoneta, died Friday, Nov. 18, 2011, at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born in Lima, the daughter of Billy and Carol (Meckstroth) Rogers, and her mother survives in Wapakoneta. Her father preceded her in death. She is also survived by 2 brothers, Jeffrey (Melanie) Rogers of Sylvania and Paul (Cortney) Rogers of Wapakoneta; 5 nephews, Jason T. Rogers, Austin P. Rogers, Zach J. Rogers, Blake L. Rogers and Danny Wheeler; 2 nieces, Totionna S. Rogers and Kayionna S. Rogers; and her paternal grandmother, V. Lucille Rogers of St. Marys. Anita was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Wapakoneta. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, State Route 501, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.

ROGERS, Billy L. Rogers (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 6 May 2008) Billy L. Rogers, age 62, of Wapakoneta, died Saturday, May 3, 2008, at the Wapakoneta Manor. He was born Sept. 5, 1945, in Celina, a son of Arthur L. and V. Lucille (Kilger) Rogers. His mother survives in St. Marys. On Oct. 8, 1967, he married Carol A. Meckstroth, and she survives. He is also survived by two sons, Jeffrey L. (Melanie) Rogers of Sylvania, and Paul A. (Cortney L.) Rogers of Wapakoneta; a daughter, Anita L. Rogers of South Vienna; three grandchildren, Jason T., Austin P., and Zach J. He retired from BP Chemical, Lima, after 30 years with the Maintenance Department. He was a member of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in Germany. He was a 1963 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. He coached the Wapakoneta Warriors Midget Football team for over 15 years and enjoyed watching sports. Funeral services will be Wednesday, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501 in Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow at the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW Post 8445. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Mark's Lutheran Church.

ROGERS, Gloria J. Rogers (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 February 2019) Gloria J. Rogers, age 69, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 9 2019 at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born on Aug. 16, 1949 in Coldwater to the late Joseph and Alfrieda (Hoyng) Jutte. On June 13, 1970 she married the late William "Bill" Rogers, who passed away on May 13, 2016. She is survived by her four children, Angie (Mike) Sunderland of Coldwater, MI, Dawn (Dave) Huwer of Coldwater, Chad (Beth) Rogers of Versailles and Crystal (Dustin) Braun of Rockbridge; seven grandchildren; one sister and one brother. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother-in-law. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater. Burial will follow in the St. Elizabeth Cemetery in Coldwater. Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care.

ROGERS, V. Lucille Rogers (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 9 November 2016) V. Lucille Rogers, age 94, formerly of 618 W. High St., St. Marys, died on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016, at St. Marys Living Center. She was born on Jan. 11, 1922, in Auglaize County, to Beatrice Rohrbach. She was raised by Harry and Bessie Thomas. On Nov. 16, 1944, she married Arthur Rogers, who died on Aug. 15, 2003. Survivors include: her daughter-in-law Carol Rogers of Wapakoneta; two grandchildren Jeff Rogers and Paul Rogers; six great-grandchildren: her sister Wilma Axe of Kansas City, KS; her brothers Ronald (Janice) Rohrbach of St. Marys; Gene Edward (Barbara) Rohrbach of Terre Haute, IN; many nieces and nephews, a special nephew and caregiver, Phil Rogers of St. Marys. She was preceded in death by her husband Arthur Rogers, son Billy Rogers and granddaughter Anita Rogers. She was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School class of 1941. A homemaker, she worked as a telephone operator at Buckland Telephone Company for many years. She was a member of Walnut Grove United Methodist Church in rural St. Marys. Lucille volunteered countless hours for Agape Ministries in St. Marys. Funeral services are scheduled Saturday at Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home, 314 W. High St. Chapel in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Neptune Cemetery in Mercer County. Memorial contributions may be directed to the church.

ROGERS, William Rogers (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1798407) William (Bill) Rogers, age 66, of Coldwater, died Friday, May 13, 2016 peacefully at his home. He was born October 11, 1949 in Celina, to the late Harry & Leota Rogers. He married Gloria (Jutte) in 1970. Bill is survived by his wife, Gloria, & 3 daughters, Angie (Mike) Sunderland of Coldwater, Dawn (Dave) Huwer of Coldwater, Crystal (Dustin) Braun of Rockbridge; 1 son Chad (Beth) Rogers of Versailles; 7 grandchildren, Autumn, Amber, Chase and Cole Sunderland, Haley Huwer and Brady and Lanna Rogers; 3 sisters, Joan Baugher, Marilyn Ballinger-Lauth, Marge Hoenie and 1 brother, Herman (Bump) Rogers who all reside in Florida. Bill graduated from Celina High School in 1968 and furthered his education at ITT Technical School in architectural engineering. Bill's career started with Sun Construction. He later was in the insurance business earning many great trips. Bill owned and operated the Grand Slam U.S.A. Family Fun Center for 15 years in Celina, bringing roller hockey and hitting leagues to the area. He enjoyed all the kids and all the action! His current business ventures were PrePaid Legal Services and SendOutCards. Bill loved life and was Mr. Positive! His children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. He loved attending all of their events and helping them with ball. Bill's passions were baseball, traveling, and his country home place. Many people came to camp, swim, play ball and enjoy all the activities. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 20, 2016 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 22nd, with an open house at Coldwater Memorial Park, Shelter House #2. Contributions can be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County.

ROHDE, Gordon R. Rohde (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Gordon R. Rohde, 69, of 100 Causeway Drive, St. Marys, OH and formerly of Beavercreek, OH died Friday, August 15, 2008 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born October 10, 1938 in Piqua, OH, the son of Gordon and Helen (Hofferbert) Rohde. He married Linda Sharkey on May 14, 1956 and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by 2 sons, Michael (Cathy) Rodhe of Centerville, OH; Robert “Rocky” (Susan) Rodhe of Powell, OH; 4 granddaughters, Kaitlyn, Cassie, Abbey and Molly Rohde; and 1 grandson, Christopher Grande. He was preceded in death by his parents and by one sister, Carol Johnson. Gordon was a 1956 graduate of Beavercreek High School. He retired after 42 years of service from Reynolds and Reynolds Company in Dayton and Celina, OH where he had served as a Quality Engineer. He enjoyed flying radio controlled aircraft and belonged to the Celina Flying Squadron and the Auglaize County Buzzard Baiters. He was a member of the Celina Order of Moose and Eagles#767. He attended Grace Missionary Church in Celina, OH. Funeral rites will be Monday, August 18, 2008 at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys, OH. The family wishes to extend their special thanks to Grand Lake Hospice and invites friends to make a donation to that organization in lieu of flowers.

ROHM, Ardath R. Rohm (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – May 16, 2012) Ardath R. Rohm age 86, of Wapakoneta, died Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Auglaize Acres. She was born on Oct. 20, 1925, in Dunbar, PA, to Charles H. and Gypsey Moyer, and they preceded her in death. In 1948, she married Ervin “Ed” Rohm, and he survives in Wapakoneta. She is also survived by 1 son, Keith (Joy) Rohm of Wapakoneta; 1 daughter, Karen (Keith) Martin of Louisville, KY; 1 grandson, Matthew (Sharon) Rohm of Wapakoneta; 2 great-granddaughters, Alexa and Jasmine Rohm of Wapakoneta; and 1 granddaughter, Sarah Martin of Lexington, KY. She was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. Her lifelong wish was to have a private family service, which will be held at a later date. There will be no public visitation scheduled. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize Acres Activity Fund.

ROHM, Ervin E. Rohm (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – June 8, 2012) Ervin E. “Ed” Rohm, age 88, of Wapakoneta, died June 6, 2012, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on Jan. 22, 1924, in Vanderbilt, PA, to Curly E. and Ada (Blair) Rohm, and they preceded him in death. In 1948, he married Ardath Moyer, and she preceded him in death on May 12. He is survived by 1 son, Keith (Joy) Rohm of Wapakoneta; 1 daughter, Karen (Keith) Martin of Louisville, KY; a grandson, Matthew (Sharon) Rohm of Wapakoneta; 2 great-granddaughters, Alexa and Jasmine Rohm of Wapakoneta; and 1 granddaughter, Sarah Martin of Lexington, KY. He was the eldest of seven children. After high school, Ervin served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Afterward, he attended Ohio Northern University, where he graduated with a master’s degree in electrical and mechanical engineering. He retired from the Westinghouse Corporation after more than 25 years of service and moved back to St. Marys to reside. His lifelong wishes were to have a private family service which will be held at a later date at Resthaven Cemetery near Moulton. There will be no public visitation scheduled. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize Acres Activity Fund.

ROHM, Keith Rohm (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 August 2016) Keith Rohm, age 63, of Wapakoneta, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was born on Sept. 8, 1952, in Lima to Ervin E. and Ardath (Moyer) Rohm, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 27, 1970, he married Joy K. Fritz, and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include a son Matthew (Sharon) Rohm of Wapakoneta; two granddaughters Jasmine Rohm, Alexa Rohm; two great-grandsons Weston and Sklyer; a sister Karen (Keith) Martin of Florida and a niece Sarah (Jack) Spaulding of Maryland. Keith was a 1971 graduate of Wapakoneta Senior High School. He retired from Ford Motor Company in Lima as an industrial mechanic in July of 2006 after 33 years. He was a member of the Auglaize County Sheriff's Auxiliary for almost 40 years and served as a trustee for Clay Township for five years. He was also a member of Harvest Baptist Church. He greatly enjoyed classic cars, motorcycles and guns. Most of all he loved his granddaughters and great- grandsons. Funeral services will be Monday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Mount Tabor Cemetery, Gutman. The honor guard from the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office will be present at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize County DARE Program, Shop-With-A-Cop or St. Johns Vol. Fire & Rescue.

ROHRBACH, D. Jean Rohrbach (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) D. Jean Rohrbach, 82, formerly of 6426 East Canal Pointe Lane, Ft. Wayne, IN, died Sunday, June 10, 2007 at the Gardens of Celina Nursing Home, Celina, OH. She was born August 12, 1924 in Mendon, OH, the daughter of Harry and Cecile (Terwilliger) Valentine. She married Everett “Bud” Rohrbach on September 12, 1945; he preceded her in death on November 15, 2005. She is survived by sisters, Dorothy (Ralph) Dennings, of St. Marys, OH; Maxine (David) of Price, OH; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Jean was a 1942 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. She retired after more than 50 years of service from the Lincoln Life Insurance Company in Ft. Wayne. She enjoyed reading and devoting time to her career with Lincoln Life. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice.

ROHRBACH, Earl Rohrbach (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Earl “Satch” Rohrbach, 97, of 415 North Walnut Street, Saint Marys, OH, died Saturday, May 31, 2008, at Joint Township Hospital in Saint Marys. He was born May 18, 1911, in Lima, OH, the son of Bertha Rohrbach. He married June Grover on September 24, 1942; she preceded him in death on February 25, 1979. He is survived by one daughter, Peggy (Lynn) Cisco of Saint Marys; by nine grandchildren: Tammy Stoker; Staci Lauth; Carla Sampson; Lonnie Enderud; Mike Enderud; Scott Cisco; Kim Cron; Ty Cisco and Amy Freewalt; and by nineteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother and a daughter, Darlene Enderud. Earl was a 1929 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during WW II in the South Pacific Theatre. He retired from C and G Distributing Company where he had been a salesman. He enjoyed swimming and was an avid dancer, even in his later years. He was a member of American Legion Post 323; DAV; and VFW Post 9289 in Saint Marys; and also the Wapak Eagles. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, June 4, 2008, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial donations may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church.

ROHRBACH, Kathryn L. Rohrbach (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 November 2015) Kathryn L. Rohrbach, 84, formerly of New Bremen, died on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, in Brentwood, CA, while staying at the home of her son Douglas. She lived in San Jose, CA, but came home frequently to visit family and friends. She was born on May 21, 1931, in New Bremen, the daughter of Arnold and Ora (Schlegel) Westerbeck. Kathryn married Kenneth Rohrbach on Nov. 3, 1956, in Bremen. They had two sons Dennis and Douglas. Kathryn is survived by her son Douglas; by her grandson Kenneth; by her three sisters Evelyn Kittle of Celina, Ruth Warner of Oxnard, CA, and Janet (Becky) Cooper of Ponca City, OK, and a sister- in-law Linda Koons of St. Marys. Kathryn was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Rohrbach and her eldest son Dennis in May 2015. She was a 1950 graduate of New Bremen High School. She had worked for many years and retired from Weyerhaeuser Corporation and Stanford Health. Katie will be remembered as a kind and loving woman. She will be missed by many. Burial will be held in St. Marys at a later date.

ROHRBACH, Marjorie A. Rohrbach (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 8 April 2015) Marjorie A. Rohrbach, age 69, of Wapakoneta, OH died Wednesday April 8, 2015 at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born May 8, 1945 in Lima, OH to Francis and Nina (Miller) Rohrbach. She is survived by 3 sons, Michael Baughman of Celina, OH; Steve Baughman of Cleveland, OH; John Goodwin of Wapakoneta, OH; 1 daughter, Cindy Goodwin of Lima, OH; 4 grandchildren; and 1 brother, Gary (Connie) Rohrbach of St. Marys, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Nina Rohrbach; sister, Ruth Pendergraft; uncle, Gerald Rohrbach; and an aunt, Mae Beatty. She was a 1963 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School and attended Wright State University. She was a retired production employee from the Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Co. in Celina, OH. Her favorite pastimes included working on her computer and solving crossword puzzles. Graveside funeral rites are scheduled Friday May 15, 2015 at the Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

ROHRBACH, Martha K. Roeder Rohrbach (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 2 September 2017) Martha K. Roeder Rohrbach, age 89, of Spencerville, passed away peacefully Thursday at her residence following an extended illness with her family at her side. She was born on Aug. 13, 1928, in Spencerville to Mathew and Stella Nungester Roeder. On May 9, 1948, she married Joseph Richard Rohrbach, who survives at their home. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Fariello of St. Marys; a son, Jack (Sally) Rohrbach of rural St. Marys; two grandsons, Justin Rohrbach of Miami, FL, and Seth (Heather) Rohrbach of rural St. Marys; a great-grandson, Reid Kantner of St. Marys; two step-grandchildren, Nick Fariello of Lombard, IL, and Melina (Jack) Waddle of Northbrook, IL; two step-great-grandchildren, Francesca Fariello and Renae Waddle; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Michael Fariello; two sisters and two brothers, Sylvia (Russell) Trippy, Mildred (Arthur) Long, Wilbur Roeder and Jack (Maxine) Roeder. Martha was a life member of the Spencerville Friends Church and devoted herself to a wide variety of its activities. She served as the church treasurer for 15 years. She worked as a bookkeeper for 26 years for Ringle Plating Corporation in Celina. Martha was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and enjoyed gardening and spending time with family. Funeral services will be Monday at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville, with burial following in the Kossuth Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Spencerville Friends Church or to St. Rita's Hospice.

ROHRBACH, Neil I. Rohrbach (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 20 October 2017) Neil I. Rohrbach, age 54, of 17763 Seibert Road, Saint Marys, died Friday, October 20, 2017, at the James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. He was born March 7, 1963, in Saint Marys, the son of Virgil and Victoria (Greve) Rohrbach. He is survived by his children: Tara (Mike) Compton of Saint Marys; Amanda (Cody) Spaugy of Wapakoneta; his step-daughter, Lauren (Mitchell) Chinn, of Saint Marys; his grandchildren; Craig, Devin, Jude, Michael, Hayden, Logan, Taylor, Gracie and Gage; and two step- grandchildren: Owen Selby and Tyler Chinn. He is survived by his siblings: Deb Weaks of Saint Marys; Steve (Deb) Rohrbach of Saint Marys; Patrick Rohrbach of Saint Marys; Cindy Gray of Celina; and Andrea (Mike) Eberle of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents, and by his long time companion and fiance, Kris Selby, who died January 19, 2017. He was preceded in death by his brothers-in-law, Robert Weaks and Richard Gray. Neil was a 1981 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He graduated from Lincoln Technical College in Indianapolis in 1982. He retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation, where he was a highway tech. Neil has enjoyed working on cars and other engines since he was 10 years old. Throughout his life he enjoyed hunting, farming, working on cars and spending time with his friends and family. He was a type of guy who was there to help out his friends. It was always a good time when Neil was around. He was usually the life of the party. He could always find a way to put a smile on your face. He was tough as steel, but had a heart of gold. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys. 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 Cancer Association of Auglaize County.

ROHRBACH, Ruth Eleanore Holtzhauer Rohrbach (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Ruth Eleanore Holtzhauer Rohrbach, 88, joined other family members and friends on February 17, 2012. She was the daughter of Joseph and Olvina (Hoagland) Holtzhauer. She married Norman Rohrbach on May 11, 1946 whom she continued to love throughout her life. Living her faith, Ruth worked 30 years as organist at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. She also in earlier years worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Happy Humpty Restaurant and Miller’s Textiles. Most of all, she worked at trying to be the best wife and mother she could be. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, taking them to Hocking County – Old Man’s Cave, and walking to visit the residents in the nursing home. She appreciated the time and love that the town businesses would give her and go out of their way to serve her or just say “hi” as she took her many walks. All the birthday cards from them on one particular birthday were always talked about. Working with the children at East School brought her such joy. She is survived by 2 sons, James (Roberta) Rohrbach of Sidney, OH; Timothy Rohrbach of New Knoxville, OH; 2 daughters, Theresa (Terry) Kemmann of St. Marys, OH; Rebecca (Cletus) Koverman of New Bremen, OH; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 3 step-great-grandchildren; and 3 step-great-great-grandchildren. Those who preceded her in death were her husband, Norman Rohrbach, son, Norman Thomas Rohrbach; grandson, Craig Andrew Kemman; great- grandson, Fred Adam Rohrbach; and a brother, Gene Holtzhauer. Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, Feb. 20, 2012 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 511 E. Spring St., St.Marys, OH. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.

ROHRBACH, Steven E. Rohrbach (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 19 January 2018) Steven E. Rohrbach, age 66, of 17017 Schillinger Road, Saint Marys, died Friday, January 19, 2018, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in Saint Marys. He was born September 1, 1951, in Lima, the son of Virgil and Victoria (Greve) Rohrbach. He married Debra Bloom on May 29, 1976, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys, and she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his children: Leslie (Nate) Ungerott of Dublin, Ohio; Dustin (Danielle) Rohrbach of Hilliard, Ohio; Trevor Rohrbach of Saint Marys; his grandchildren: Carder Ungerott; Chase Ungerott; Ty Ungerott; Austin Rohrbach; Aiden Rohrbach; Dylan Rohrbach; Drew Rohrbach; and his siblings: Deb Weaks of Saint Marys; Patrick Rohrbach of Saint Marys; Cindy Gray of Celina and Andrea (Mike) Eberle of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents; by a brother, Neil Rohrbach; by his brothers-in-law, Robert Weaks and Richard Gray. Steve was a 1969 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. He was a licensed barber, and he retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys after 36 years of service. He loved doing farm work and was most happy on a tractor. He was good at fixing things and working on cars, and he enjoyed talking about politics with his family and friends. He liked to camp, and was a member of Eagles’ Lodge 767 in Saint Marys. He was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, January 25, 2018, 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 entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial gifts may be given to the Friends of Holy Rosary School.

ROHRBACH, Victoria M. Rohrbach (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Victoria M. Rohrbach, 85, of St. Marys, OH died 5:05 p.m. Saturday October 20, 2012 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. She was born May 17, 1927 in Rhine, OH to Edward and Hulda (Steinke) Greve. On June 21, 1947 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta, OH she married Virgil Rohrbach, who died April 13, 1999. She is survived by 3 daughters, Deborah Weaks and Andrea (Michael) Eberle both of St. Marys, OH; Cynthia (Richard) Gray of Celina, OH; 3 sons, Steve (Debra) Rohrbach and Neil (fiancee’ Kristine Selby) of St. Marys, OH; and Patrick (Lisa) Rohrbach of Wapakoneta, OH; 13 grandchildren 14 great- grandchildren; 2 sisters, Louetta Ruppert of Wapakoneta, OH; Iva Lou Bergman of New Bremen, OH; 2 sisters-in-law, Gertrude Tinnerman of St. Marys, OH; and Ann Greve of Wapakoneta, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Hulda Greve; husband, Virgil Rohrbach; grandson, Nicholas Ryan Raver; granddaughter, Shiloh Cheyenne Rohrbach; son-in-law, Robert Weaks; infant brother Eugene Greve; and brother, Nelson Greve. She was a homemaker and a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and its Altar-Rosary Sodality. Her favorite pastimes included playing cards, collecting antiques and maintaining a spotless home. Victoria will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who cherished both her faith and her family. Mass of Christian will be Friday October 26, 2012 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to either Holy Rosary Catholic School or Grand Lake Hospice.

ROHRBACHER, Lisa M. Rohrbacher (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 January 2010) Lisa M. Rohrbacher, age 47, of rural Wapakoneta, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2009, at her residence surrounded by her family and friends. She was born June 2, 1962, in Lima, a daughter Kent and Joan (Huelskamp) Mongold. Her father and stepmother, Kent and Becky Mongold survive in Apache Junction, AZ, and her mother and stepfather, Joan and David Baum survive in Lima. On June 25, 1983, she married Bruce A. Rohrbacher, and he survives. She is also survived by her four children, Nathon Rohrbacher of Van Wert, Nickie Rohrbacher of Wapakoneta, Ashley (Michael) Doty of Cridersville, Justin Rohrbacher of Wapakoneta; seven grandchildren; two brothers; and her mother-in-law, Virginia Rohrbacher of Wapakoneta. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will be at a later date. Long and Folk Chapel of Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, 13 S. Blackhoof St., Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Tri-County Visiting Nurses and Hospice.

ROHRBAUGH, Mary C. Rohrbaugh (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 10 January 2014) Mary C. Rohrbaugh, age 94, of Wapakoneta, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014, at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born on Nov. 15, 1919, in Moulton, the daughter of Edward H. and Caroline M. (Fledderjohann) Arnett, who preceded her in death. On June 19, 1946, she married James E. Rohrbaugh, and he died on Sept. 25, 1999. Survivors include two sons, Edward J. (Rebecca) Rohrbaugh and David J. Rohrbaugh, both of Wapakoneta, two grandsons, Aaron and Adam Rohrbaugh, a sister, Mildred (Stanley) Jones of Wapakoneta and a sister-in-law, Janis Rohrbaugh of Wapakoneta. She was preceded in death by a sister and brothers, Viola (Marvin) Roettger, Alfred (Ruth) Arnett, and Frederick (Marie) Arnett, and a brother-in-law, Malcolm (Elma) Rohrbaugh. A homemaker, Mary worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in St. Marys. She was a lifetime member of First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville and its Women's Guild. She was also an active member of the church choir and the Community Singers in New Knoxville. Mary was a very devout Christian and loved the Lord dearly. To her, every day was Christmas. She constantly sang her hymns of praise. She was a devoted loving wife and a wonderful mother and grandmother, patiently and lovingly helping all of her family any way possible. Mary now resides in peace and love with her God, The Father and Jesus Christ, and those she loved who have passed on. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Church of Christ Radio Fund.

ROHRBAUGH, Richard L. Rohrbaugh (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 May 2015) Richard L. "Rick" Rohrbaugh, age 61, of Wapakoneta, died Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Wapakoneta Manor. He was born on March 14, 1954, in Lima, the son of Norbert and Mary Lou (Cline) Rohrbaugh, who preceded him in death. On May 23, 1980, he married Carrie F. Thaman, and she survives. Other survivors include his 2 children Tom (Jenny) Rohrbaugh, of New Hampshire and Sarah Rohrbaugh, of Lima; his 4 grandchildren Spencer, Snook, Andrew and Natalie Rohrbaugh and Avah Brown; his stepmother Patricia Dillon Rohrbaugh of Columbus; his 3 sisters Deb (Bill) Montgomery of Sandusky; Sharon Wise of Findlay; and Kathy Green of Columbus; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Rita (Jim) Schwieterman, John (Peg) Thaman and Ellen (Gene) Topp. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Alexandra Rohrbaugh. Rick retired as chief of police of Fort Shawnee after 22 years of service. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, the Ohio Police Chiefs Association and the Fraternal Order of Police. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, studying the weather, and computers. Funeral services will be Friday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta.

ROHRER, Joyce E. Rohrer (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 31 December 2015) Joyce E. Rohrer, age 84, formerly of 2152 Woodview Drive in Marion, IN died Thursday December 31, 2015 at Otterbein – St. Marys, with her family at her side. She was born October 11, 1931 in Brooklyn, NY to Ernest and Anna (Taffner) Duelka. On June 12, 1954 in Hazleton, PA, she married Donald C. Rohrer, who died September 5, 2001. She is survived by 1 son, Charles (Laurie) Rohrer of Celina, OH; 3 daughters, Carolann (Garold) Dangler of Leipsic, OH; Donna (Greg) Fennig of Greenwood, IN; Faith (Jeff) Mygrant of Marion, IN; 9 grandchildren: Chad Rohrer; Todd Rohrer; Alicia (Derek) Rohrer-Fledderjohann; Quentin (Melissa) Shafer; Kortni Fennig; Kylie Fennig; Cory Fennig; Chanse Mygrant; Hope Mygrant; and 2 great-grandchildren: Hunter Fledderjohann; Carter Rohrer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Anna Duelka; husband, Donald C. Rohrer; brother, Ernest Duelka, Jr. and brother, Richard Duelka. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church and attended First United Methodist Church, both in Marion, IN. Family came first for Joyce. She did a fine job of raising her children, whom she loved dearly. She devoted much time to attending the various activities of her children and grandchildren. Whether sporting events or choir concerts, “Mom” could be found in the stands, rooting at the top of her lungs in support for her family members. Many treasured memories were created during family vacations to Myrtle Beach, SC. She also was a fan of the Pacers and Colts professional sports teams. Together with her husband, Don, Joyce tended a large vegetable garden, and kept an immaculate yard. Funeral services are scheduled to be Tuesday January 5, 2016 at Meyer Community Chapel of Otterbein – St. Marys. In addition, there will be visitation Wednesday at Needham – Storey – Wampner Funeral Home 1341 N. Baldwin Avenue in Marion, IN. Burial will follow at the Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, in Marion, IN. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grand Lake Hospice program.

ROHRKEMPER, Charles B. Rohrkemper (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421264) Charles B. Rohrkemper died Thursday May 31, 2012 at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio. Born in Dayton, Ohio, a graduate of Chaminade High School, Father Charles completed seminary studies at St. Gregory and Mt. St. Mary, and was ordained for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati by Archbishop John T. McNicholas in 1943. Following ordination, Father Rohrkemper was named assistant at St. William Parish, Cincinnati, with teaching duties at Elder High School. In 1948 he was assigned to St. Augustine Parish on Bank Street, Cincinnati, while continuing to teach at Elder. A 1951 transfer to St. Vivian's Parish, Cincinnati, as assistant pastor and faculty member at Julienne High School. In 1956 he was named chaplain to the Sisters of Notre Dame at Villa Julienne, Dayton and continued teaching at the high school. In 1961 Fr. Rohrkemper received his first pastorate, St. John Fisher, in Newtown, Cincinnati, with mission at St. Ann, Williamsburg, Ohio. Four years later he was appointed pastor of St. Francis de Sales, Lebanon, Ohio. In 1968 he received the call to be pastor of St. Boniface, Piqua, Ohio. There he remained until 1976, when he was asked to assume the pastorate of St. Mary Parish, Greenville, Ohio. Two years later, in 1978 Fr. Rohrkemper was called to be pastor at Sacred Heart Parish, McCartyville, Ohio, where he served until his retirement in 1987. Active in retirement, Father Charles continued to serve the Archdiocese, offering Mass and administering the Sacraments on a regular basis at St. Patrick Parish in Troy, Ohio, and in other parishes where his services were welcomed. Father regularly offered Mass at several local nursing homes. At Lehman High School he also occasional presided at Masses for the students. Father Charles was preceded in death by his parents Albert & Helen Rohrkemper and by his three sisters Mary Shultz, Sister Alberta Rohrkemper and Cecelia Benezra. He is survived by 7 nieces and nephews Helen & Robert Alig, Cecelia & Robert Grewe, David & Tina Benezra, Michael Benezra, Mary Ann Messing, Katherine & Michael Jenkins, Elizabeth & Ronald Warnock and a number of great nieces and nephews. Reception of the body will take place at St. Patrick Church, Troy, Ohio Friday June 8, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial follows. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Charles Nursing Center, Carthagena, OH. Arrangements are being handled by Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster, Ohio.

ROLFES, Lavern H. Rolfes (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 2 September 2010) Lavern H. Rolfes, age 86, 1010 Rosewood Drive, Celina, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at the inpatient Hospice Center of Van Wert. He was born March 22, 1924, in Celina, a son to the late Leo and Corrine (Bergman) Rolfes. On July 24, 1948, he married Dolores Bohman and she survives in Celina. He is also survived by his sons, Dennis (Becky) Rolfes, Dave (Jean) Rolfes, Ed (Laura) Rolfes, all of Celina; seven grandsons; a great-grandson; two sisters and a sister-in-law. He was preceded in death by a brother; a brother-in-law and a great grandson. He served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina with military honors by the American Legion and VFW of Celina. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. The American Legion and VFW membership services will be Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Health Professionals Hospice Care and Visiting Nurses or the I. C. Endowment Fund.

ROLL, Virginia M. Roll (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 11 October 2011) Virginia M. Roll, age 80, of North Star, died Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born on Nov. 20, 1930, in Darke County, to Charles and Mary Kay (Chappie) George, and they preceded her in death. On May 20, 1950, in North Star, she married Verla L. Roll Jr., and he preceded her in death on March 30, 2003. Virginia is survived by five children, William J. (Marcy) Roll of North Star, Richard A. (Millie) Roll of Sidney, Thomas L. (Kris) Roll of Sidney, Judy (Tony) Sherrill of Celina and Michael R. Roll of St. Henry; 13 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three sisters and a sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by 10 siblings. Funeral services will be Wednesday at St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery in North Star. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry handled the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice.

ROLLER, Glenn O. Roller (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Former Celina resident Glenn O. Roller, 76, died July 13, 2006 at St. Marys Living Center. He was born March 4, 1930, in Summit County, to Glenn M. and Flossie M. Brunni Roller. On Sept. 15, 1956, he married Ruthida Severns, who died on Jan. 5, 1995. Surviving is a stepson, David (Glenda) Adams, of Stapleton, AL; a sister, Kay (Richard) Bagley, of Van Wert; a brother-in- law, Jack Speakman, of Van Wert; several step-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren and step-great-great-grandchildren. Deceased are three sisters, Jeanette Speakman, Louraine Smith and Vivian Huffman. A member of The Lord's Church, Celina, he was retired from the U.S. Army on Nov. 1, 1970, having served in both Korea and Vietnam. He had operated a flea market in Ohio City. He was a member of the Celina posts of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans, Ohio AMVETS, Korean War Veterans Association, the Northwest Ohio Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association., 2nd Infantry Division Association, the 2nd Infantry Division Korean War Veterans Alliance, the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Veterans of the Vietnam War. Graveside services are Thursday at Tomlinson Cemetery, Union Township. Graveside military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 210 and VFW Post 5713. There will be no calling. W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

ROLLER, Joseph M. Roller Jr. (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio –29 October 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Joseph M. Roller, Jr., age 70, of Wapakoneta, OH died Tuesday October 29, 2019 at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. He was born October 13, 1949 in Steinbach, Germany to Anneliese Munch Hausgehilfin. He was later adopted by Joseph and Sarah Roller, Sr. Survivors include his wife Sandra (Crist) Roller; 2 step-sons Richard (Daisey) Hurley of New Bremen, OH; Michael (Amy) Hurley of St. Marys, OH; 1 step-daughter Tammy (Justin) Moyar of New Bremen, OH; and 10 step-grandchildren. He was proud to have served in the United States Air Force. He worked in the transportation department at Wright - Patterson Air Force Base in Fairborn, OH. Joe volunteered countless hours for the Allen Co. Emergency Response Team. His favorite pastimes included fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Mikie. Rites are scheduled to be at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Military funeral honors will be conducted at the funeral home.

ROLLINS, Edward L. Rollins (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – April 17, 2013) Edward L. “Ted” Rollins, age 79, of New Bremen, died Monday, April 15, 2013, at the Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima. He was born on April 25, 1933, in Fremont. He was the son of Dormal and Ruth (Walters) Rollins. On Jan. 27, 1956, he married Sandra L. Hanson, and she preceded him in death on May 2, 1997. Survivors include his children, Randall Rollins of Northfield, MN; Thomas (Michelle) Rollins of Tulsa, OK; Becky (Larry) Fearing of Sandusky, David (Sandra) Rollins of Pequot Lakes, MN; and Julie (Patrick) Ferguson of New Bremen; 15 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; his brothers, William Rollins of Rio Rancho, NM; Thomas (Kathy) Rollins of Fremont, Dennis Rollins of Kenton, Daniel (Marge) Rollins of Tulsa, OK; and Richard (Jody) Rollins of Fort Wayne, IN. Preceding him in death was his brother, James Rollins. Mr. Rollins was a member of the Faith Alliance Church in New Bremen. He was a graduate of Fremont Ross High School and had attended the University of Toledo and also Bluffton University. He retired from the former STAMCO of New Bremen where he was a field service engineer. A funeral service will be Monday, at the Faith Alliance Church in New Bremen. Burial will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be given to the Gideon’s International or to the church memorial fund. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home of New Bremen is handling the arrangements.

ROLLINS, Thomas E. Rollins (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 23 April 2015) Thomas E. Rollins, age 56, of Porter, OK, formerly of New Bremen, died Friday, April 17, 2015, at the Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. He was born on Aug. 8, 1958, in Lima, the son of the late Edward L. and Sandra L. (Hanson) Rollins. On July 21, 1992, he married Michelle M. Kimes, who survives in Porter, OK. Also surviving are their children, including Eric Coen, stationed in Maryland; Ashley (Kevin) Lopez of Coweta, OK, and Marissa (David) Friend of Porter, OK; 5 grandchildren and his siblings Randall Rollins of Northfield, MN, Becky (Larry) Fearing of Sandusky, David (Sandra) Rollins of Pequot Lakes, MN, and Julie (Patrick) Ferguson of New Bremen. Tom had attended Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow, OK, and Faith Alliance Church of New Bremen. He was a 1976 graduate of New Bremen High School. He attended St. Paul Bible College, and graduated from Rhema Bible College. He was a carpenter at the International Bus Plant in Tulsa, OK, for over 13 years. Tom was a very kind hearted, giving, and compassionate man. He was devoted to his family, and loved his children and grandchildren beyond measure. Funeral services will be Saturday at Faith Alliance Church in New Bremen. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

ROLSTEN, Jerry A. Rolsten (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 11 Sept. 2020) Jerry A. Rolsten, age 80, of rural Mendon, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born October 18, 1939, in Van Wert County, to the late Carl & Grace (Burley) Rolsten. On June 24, 1977, Jerry married Helen L. Slane, who survives along with three children: Connie (David) Rolsten Wood of Van Wert, Scott (Cari) Rolsten of Mendon and Jane (Steve) Rolsten Barnes of Celina. Jerry also leaves behind four grandchildren: Luke (Rina) Brigham, Seth (Abby) Brigham, Mattea Rolsten and Mitchell Rolsten, and three great grandchildren: Brooke Brigham, Grace Brigham and Simon Brigham. An infant brother preceded him in death. After attending Ridge School in Van Wert County, Jerry graduated in 1957 from Mendon-Union High School. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. A lifetime farmer, Jerry was also a seed salesman for over 50 years. Over the years, he worked at Teledyne-Ohio Steel in Lima and Trim Trends in Spencerville, and was a school bus driver for Parkway Schools for many years. Jerry was a member of the Mendon United Methodist Church, and had served as Sunday School Superintendent. He was a longtime member of the Mendon Lions Club and recently the St. Marys Lions Club. Jerry had been a member and past president of the former Mendon Band Boosters. Favorite pastimes were following Chicago Cubs and Ft. Wayne Tin Caps Baseball and harness racing. Funeral Services will be at W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery. Arrangements by W.H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home in Mendon. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County, American Heart Association, or the Arthritis Foundation.

ROLSTON, Joyce E. Rolston (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 30 December 2014) Joyce E. Rolston, age 73, of Uniopolis died Tuesday December 30, 2014 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on January 17, 1941 in Auglaize County to Leland J. & Hulda (Campbell) Brackney who preceded her in death. On November 24, 1966 she married Joe Rolston and he survives in Uniopolis. Survivors also included two sons; Timothy (Joanne) Rolston of Ann Arbor, MI, Michael (Andrea) Rolston of Waynesfield and three grandchildren Olivia, Colby and Owen Rolston. She was preceded in death by a brother Don Brackney and a sister Margie (Herb) Blank. Joyce was a 1959 graduate of Blume High School. She attended Bowling Green State University where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She then taught at Roundhead and Beaverdam Schools. She retired after 15 years as the clerk of the Village of Uniopolis. She was also a 25 year member of the Uniopolis Fire Department where she was an E.M.T. and bookkeeper. She loved traveling, reading and gardening. Funeral services will be Friday January 2, 2015 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize County Cancer Society.

ROMER, David Joseph Romer (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420783) David Joseph Romer, age 32, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Monday, June 13, 2011 at his residence. He was born October 28, 1978 in Coldwater, Ohio to David Romer, who survives in Ft. Recovery, Ohio and Melinda & Stephen Bubp, who survives in New Port Richey, FL. He is also survived by a brother, Gregory & Lauren Romer and their children, Heidi and Bennett of Coldwater, OH, a sister, Deborah & Jeremy Lees and their son Owen of Tampa, FL, a step-brother, Brennan & Emily Bubp and their son, Evan of Charlotte, NC, a step-sister, Ashley Bubp of New York, NY, a grandmother, Jane Moeder of Melbourne Beach, FL and a step- grandmother, Agnes Bubp of Berne, IN. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and played softball Friday nights in Coldwater and for the St. Joe Store. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial may be directed to Coldwater Memorial Park.

ROMER, Eugene R. Romer (Abstracted from Obituary | Eugene R. Romer of Fairborn, Ohio | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Eugene R. Romer, age 88, of Fairborn, died Monday, January 18, 2021 at Trinity Community at Fairborn. He was born August 16, 1932 in Burkettsville to the late Werner and Mary (Smith) Romer. On August 26, 1995 he married Mary Romer and she died February 10, 2014. He is survived by children, Mike Romer of Centerville, Kelly Romer of Cedarville, Andrew Romer of Centerville and Joy Koehler of Medway; 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lois Kimbrel of Long Beach, CA. He is preceded in death by a brother Paul Romer. He was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fairborn and Coldwater V.F.W. post 5135. Gene was a veteran of the US Army serving in Korea. Graveside services with military rites will be at St. Henry Cemetery.

ROMER, Mary H. Romer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 19 November 2009) Mary H. Romer, age 90, of Fort Recovery, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was born Oct. 2, 1919, in Fort Recovery, a daughter of the late John Pottkotter and the late Irene Laux. On Oct. 6, 1945, in Fort Recovery, she married Cletus Romer, he preceded her in death March 28, 1995. She is survived by eight sons, John (Irene) Romer of LaGrange, IN, Neil (Karen) Romer of St. Henry, Spencer (Patty) Romer of Dayton, Eric (Emily) Romer of Sarasota, FL, Gerard (Sue) Romer of Ormond Beach, FL, Kevin (Melissa) Romer of Greenville, Martin (Kellie) Romer of Greencastle, IN, Calvin (Carolyn) Romer of Dayton; a daughter, Valerie (Bill) Gerlach of Coldwater; two brothers; 29 grandchildren; 27 great- grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by a son, Paul; a granddaughter; four brothers; and two sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Sharpsburg. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery in Sharpsburg. Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home in Fort Recovery is handling the arrangements. Daughters of Isabella Prayer Service will be Friday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice.

ROMER, Mary M. Romer (Abstracted from Obituary | Mary M Romer | N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. (hogenkampfh.com)) Mary M. Romer, age 96, of Coldwater Ohio, died Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, OH. She was born October 13, 1914 in Coldwater, OH to Herman & Elizabeth (Reinders) Schoen. On October 17, 1940 she married Thomas Romer in Coldwater, OH and he died in 1949. Mary is survived by three sons George Romer, Celina, OH, Tom & Pat Romer, Coldwater, OH and Nick Romer, Celina, OH, a son-in-law Bill Knostman, Florida, 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 1 step great grandchild and 1 great-great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter Catherine Knostman, a grandchild, a daughter-in-law Beverly Romer and two sisters Addie Dabbelt & Sr. Catherine Schoen. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater and retired from the Coldwater High School Cafeteria. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, OH. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater OH. Arrangements by Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater.

ROMINE, Leland Donzel Romine (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 October 2016) Leland Donzel "Don" Romine was an entrepreneur and jack of all trades specialized in working on cars and machining, "Don" feared nothing and taught everyone he met that anything is possible and you're never too old. Unfortunately, on Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at the age of 87, Don passed away before he could fulfill his next dream of becoming Donald Trump's Secret Service. Left behind to carry on his legacy are: his children, endearingly referred to as "Big Dummies," Amberle (Philip) Jenkins; Denalea (Ray) Cobb; David Wayne Romine; Carolyn (Rick) Weaver; Christina Romine; and Belinda Dawn (Larry) Bockrath; a sister Garnetta Marlene Trivandian; 10 grandkids lovingly referred to as "Big Shorties" and 12 great-grandkids lovingly referred to as "little shorties" and "wee little shorties." He is now joking and having adventures in heaven with his beautiful wife, Martha Jean Mayberry Romine; his mother Ulcie Mick Romine; his father Ray Depoy Romine; his brothers Reland Ray Romine and Deland Junior Romine; his second wife Nancy L. Zumbrogle; and five grandkids. He was living proof that life is an adventure and you should always have a story to tell. A funeral service will be Wednesday at Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Mount Lebanon Church Cemetery in Buckhannon, WV.

RONAYNE, Ronald John Ronayne (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420705) Ronald J. Ronayne, age 95, of 36 Corduroy Rd. in Delaware, Ohio passed away Wednesday July 9, 2014 at the Inn at Olentangy Trail Senior Assisted Living. Ronald was born on Feb. 12, 1919 in Le Sueur, MN to the late John & Blanche (Sullivan) Ronayne. On June 13, 1959 he married Elizabeth Uselman, who died in 1998. Survivors include his two daughters & sons-in-law Mary & Tony Thomas of Columbus, Ann & Rob Wermeling of Fort Wright, KY, four grandchildren Aaron Thomas, Nicholas Shea, Amanda & Paul Cook, Elizabeth Wermeling, one great grandchild Elijah Cook and his sister Rita Ronayne of Maplewood, MN. He was preceded in death by his daughter Therese Ann Ronayne. Ronald graduated from High School in Le Center, MN and then received his Mechanical Engineering Degree from the University of Minnesota. 6 Usher. He was a Life Member of the Celina V.F.W. Post #5713 and a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus of Celina Council #1800, and a proud member of the Society of Automotive Engineers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday July 12, 2014 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Celina, with Military Honors by the Celina V. F.W. and Celina American Legion Post. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina has been entrusted with the arrangements. V.F.W. membership services will be held Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vitas Hospice of Columbus or the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

RONAYNE, Therese Ann Ronayne (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 November 2009) Therese Ann Ronayne, age 48, 700 Jasonway Ave., Columbus, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, at the Grant Hospital in Columbus. She was born March 24, 1961, in New Hampton, a daughter to the late Elizabeth (Uselman) Ronayne and Ronald Ronayne of Celina. She is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law; two nephews and two nieces. A Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Burial will follow services in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

RONNEBAUM, Eileen C. Ronnebaum (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421073) Eileen C. Ronnebaum, age 71, of Montezuma, Ohio died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Celina Manor. She was born on November 30, 1942 to the late Wilbert & Rita (Cron) Moeller. She married Giles Ronnebaum on March 15, 1976. He survives in Montezuma. She is also survived by brothers & sisters John & Barb Moeller, St. Henry, Virginia & Richard Rindler, Celina, Elizabeth & James Harting, Colorado, Daniel & Lucy Moeller, Maria Stein, Charles & Rhonda Moeller, Celina, Patrick & Susan Moeller, Maria Stein, Carol & Larry Albers, Minster, Mary & Carl Albers, Minster, Lavern & Nancy Moelller, Celina, Jane & Gary Heitkamp, Celina, Kristine Rutschilling, Coldwater, Theresa & Robert Wilson, New York, Madonna & Terry Temple, Celina, Melvin & Susie Moeller, Celina, 49 nieces and nephews & 92 great nieces & nephews and a Special Aunt Rosie Fleck. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma, the Ladies Sodality of the Church, the Ohio Flying Farmers, Coldwater Eagles, Coldwater V.F.W. Auxillary, the Coldwater American Legion Auxillary and the South Shore Sportsman Association. She enjoyed playing cards, rooting for the Bengals & loved her family & was a friend to all she met. She retired from Mersman's in Celina. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Orville Meyer, brothers-in-law Robert Huffman & Dale Hinders & niece & husband Michelle & Scott Barhorst. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma. Burial will take place in Guadalupe Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercer County Cancer Association.

RONNEBAUM, Giles Ronnebaum (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=67256094_GRonnebaum) Giles Ronnebaum, age 90, of Montezuma died at Lima Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He was born July 22, 1928 in Montezuma to the late Henry & Helen (Bomholt) Ronnebaum. On March 12, 1977 he married Eileen (Moeller) Meyer and she died December 28, 2013. He is survived by his in-laws, Richard Sommer, Sidney, Betty & Jim Harting, Ft. Collins, CO, Dan & Lucy Moeller, Maria Stein, Charles Moeller, Minster, Pat & Sue Moeller, Montezuma, Mary Albers, Minster, Lavern & Nancy Moeller, Montezuma, Jane Heitkamp, Montezuma, Kris Rutschilling, Montezuma, Therese & Robert Wilson, Camden, NY, Donna & Terry Temple, Montezuma, and Melvin & Susie Moeller, Montezuma, Barb Moeller of St. Henry, Larry Albers, Minster, and Richard Rindler, Montezuma. He is preceded in death by a sister Mary Ann Sommer; in-laws, John Moeller, Virginia Rindler, Carolyn Albers, Rhonda Moeller, Carl Albers, Dale Hinders, Bob Huffman and Gary Heitkamp. Giles was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma, an active member of the Coldwater American Legion, Flying Farmers, Southshore Sportsmans club and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was the former fire chief in Montezuma, and was a lifelong farmer. Giles was also an avid pilot and a member of the Civil Air Patrol. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma. Burial with military rites will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Coldwater American Legion.

RONNEBAUM, John M. Ronnebaum (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1798291) John M. Ronnebaum, age 81, of Chickasaw, died on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Celina Manor. He was born on October 20, 1934 in Chickasaw to the late Mathias & Ruth (Zahn) Ronnebaum. On May 6, 1961 he married Margie (Muhlenkamp) and she survives in Chickasaw. He is survived by five children: Karen & Ken Mescher of North Star, Laura & Thomas Bruns of Coldwater, Jerry (Bear) & Mary Jo Ronnebaum of Chickasaw, Kevin & Sherri Ronnebaum of Delaware and Mark & Jenny Ronnebaum of Chickasaw; 13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and in-laws Bernard Ahrens of Sidney, Alma Zibrun of Coldwater, Esther McElroy of Bedford, IN and Tom & Ruth Muhlenkamp of Coldwater. He is preceded in death by two infant sons Michael & Patrick; a sister Rosemary Ahrens, two infant brothers, two infant sisters; and in laws George Ziburn, Edward McElroy and Ruth Muhlenkamp. He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Chickasaw, the choir and men’s society of the church, and the Maria Stein Knights of St. John. John worked as a welder for Thieman’s Stamping for 42 years and volunteered at the Shrine of the Holy Relics and Maria Stein Retreat House. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Precious Blood Church. Burial will follow in Precious Blood Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Shrine of the Holy Relics, Center for Neurological Development or State of the Heart Care.

ROODE, Kerry Roode (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 24 December 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Kerry Roode, age 62, of Saint Marys, died suddenly Tuesday, December 24, 2019, in the emergency department of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, Saint Marys. He was born July 24, 1957, in Lima, Ohio, the son of Chester and Mary Jane (Keysor) Roode. He married Teresa Lukac on June 20, 1980; she survives at the residence. He is also survived by his children: Benjamin (Heather) Roode of Amman, Jordan; Chris Roode of Greenville, OH; William (Kim) Roode of Wilmington, OH; by his extended family Terry (Anita) Lukac of New Knoxville; Daniel (Linda) Lukac of Oxford, OH; Kathy (Darl) Bishir of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother-in-law, Ken Schrolucke. Kerry graduated from New Knoxville High School in 1975. He earned an associate’s degree from OSU and attended the Ohio Peace Officers Academy. Kerry retired from his police career in 2003 as Chief of the Saint Marys Police Department. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Saint Marys. He enjoyed the shooting sports, especially cleaning and repairing firearms. He was a real history buff, and a member of the Grand Lake Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police. Funeral rites will be at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery, New Bremen. Memorial gifts may be given to the Cancer Association of Auglaize County.

ROODE, Mabel M. Roode (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 6 March 2010) Mabel M. Roode, age 97, of Botkins, died Friday March 5, 2010, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born Feb. 25, 1913, in Jackson Township, Shelby County, a daughter of William F. and Mary E. (Wildermuth) Regula, who preceded her in death. On Jan. 26, 1933, she married Ernest Roode, and he died Nov. 15, 1972. She is survived by two children, Melvin (Terry) Roode of Botkins, Evelyn (Richard) Alexander of Jackson Center; four grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; two sisters; and a sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by a great-grandson; two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be Monday at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Clay Township. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mark's Lutheran Church.

ROODE, Mary Jane Roode (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 20 January 2015) Mary Jane Roode, age 91, of 307 West South Street, New Knoxville, OH, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, Sidney, Ohio. She was born October 14, 1923, near Fryburg, in Auglaize County, OH, the daughter of John and Emma (Jones) Keysor. She married Chester C.E. Roode on June 7, 1941, and he preceded her in death on December 23, 1995. She is survived by her children: Emma Jane (Kenneth) Schrolucke of Saint Marys; Jean Ann (Paul) Shirley of Winter Garden, FlL; Dr. Terry (Vicki) Roode of Celina; Kerry (Teresa) Roode of Saint Marys; 11 grandchildren: Sean Shirley; Shane Shirley; Michelle Davis; Janelle Schmitmeyer; Scott Schrolucke; Jonathan Roode; Daniel Roode; Elizabeth Roode; Benjamin Roode; Christopher Roode; William Roode; 11 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband and by her siblings: Nelson Keysor; Viola Webb; Levon Morris; Delmar Keysor; Velma Lindamuth; Irvin Keysor; Doris Fisher; Jack Fisher; Richard Keysor and Dolly McDermitt. Mary Jane graduated from Celina High School in 1976, after having raised her family. She graduated from Edison State University in 1980 and became an L.P.N. and began a long career as a nurse at Celina Manor Nursing Home, Lone Pine Nursing Home and Auglaize Acres. She loved gardening and was a good seamstress. She was very devoted to her children and grandchildren and enjoyed her pet cats very much. She was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys, and for many years taught Sunday school at Kossuth United Methodist Church. Funeral rites will be Saturday, January 24, 2015, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, Ohio. Burial will follow at Willow Grove Cemetery, New Bremen. Memorial gifts may be given to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

ROOF, Robert E. Roof (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 16 January 2016) Robert E. Roof, age 87, of Wapakoneta, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, with his family at his side. He was born on May 2, 1928, in Dayton, the son of Roy J. Sr. and Lena Mae (Keller) Roof, who preceded him in death. On April 30, 1948, he married Betty Lou Ledford Roof, and she survives. Other survives include his 5 children: Theresa (Todd) Wheeler of Greenfield, IN; Pamela (Bruce) Baker of Buckland; Cecilia (Kevin) Oen of Wapakoneta; Lucia (Neil) Hardy of Indianapolis, IN, and Stephen (Yolanda) Roof of Rockwall, TX; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 1 brother Roy Roof Jr. of Florida. Bob retired as vice-president of the American Budget Co. He was a paratrooper and sergeant with the U.S. Army and served during World War II. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. His other memberships included the K of C Council 1272 and the Wapakoneta Country Club. Bob volunteered with the St. Vincent DePaul Ministries at St. Joseph. He was a devote Catholic, an avid golfer, and dearly loved his family. A Mass of Christian burial will be Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW Post 8445. There is no public visitation scheduled. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Arrangements are being conducted by the Bayliff & Eley Funeral and Cremation Services, Wapakoneta.

ROOP, Helen L. Roop (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – September 11, 2013) Helen L. Roop, age 83, of Wapakoneta, died Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born in Wapakoneta, the daughter of Don W. and Hazel L. (Smith) Benzing, who preceded her in death. On Aug. 26, 1949, she married T. J. Roop, and he survives. Other survivors include 3 children, Peg Mitchell of Wapakoneta, Dennis (Theresa) Roop of Cridersville and Barbara (James) Smith of Wapakoneta; 1 son-in-law, Russell Phillips of Celina; 1 daughter-in-law, Gabi Benzing of Wapakoneta; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 brother; and 1 sister. She was preceded in death by three children, Paul Benzing, Carolyn Phillips, and Beverly Roop. Funeral services will be Friday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, State Route 501, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton. Memorial contributions may be directed to Spina Bifida Association of Northwest Ohio, 2013 Walk and Roll-a-thon (Team Lauryn) Conant Street, Suite C, Maumee, OH, 43537, or to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 16810, Columbus, OH, 43216-6810.

RORA, Elizabeth P. Rora (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 14 June 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Elizabeth P. Rora, age 54, of Sidney, OH died unexpectedly Sunday June 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born July 27, 1965 in Hoquiam, WA to Richard and Maida (Molacek) Bowers. She is survived by her husband John Rora of Sidney, OH; 1 son Matthew (Summer) Rora of St. Marys, OH; 1daughter Katelyn Rora of Sidney, OH; 2 sisters Terry Brumley and Cathy Anderson both of Hoquiam, WA; 4 brothers Timothy Bowers of Montesano, WA; Joseph Bowers of Tacoma, WA; Tom Bowers of Aberdeen, WA; Mark Bowers of Shelton, WA. Preceded in death by: her parents Richard and Maida Bowers. She was a homemaker. Liz was an amazing cook who enjoyed caring for her family and spending time in the great outdoors. Rites are scheduled at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys.

ROSAMOND, June Rosamond (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) June Rosamond, age 67, 141 S. Main St., Minster, died Aug. 2, 2006, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born Feb. 13, 1939, in Manhattan, NY, to Mr. and Mrs. Salvador Linares. Surviving are twin sons, Bart, of Tampa, FL, and Mart (Dwan), Easley, SC; a daughter, Sabrina (Jeff) Bradshaw, of Anna; a sister, Rosemarie Ramey, of Tacoma, WA; and 3 grandchildren. Deceased are three brothers, Salvador, Tom and Robert Linares. She was a retired purchasing agent at Hillsboro County Sheriff's Office, FL. She was a member of Calvary Chapel Baptist Church, Minster, and a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, Tampa. Services are Saturday at the church. Contributions can be made to the church.

ROSARIO, Lindeva Marie Rosario (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 July 2020) Lindeva Marie "Lindy" Rosario, age 35, of Celina, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her residence in Celina. She was born on July 31, 1984 in Greenville to Emilio Rosario of Houston, TX and Kathy (Petty) of Celina. She is also survived by her two children: Makayla Rosario and Isaac Sealscot, both Celina; a brother; a stepfather; a grandfather; a grandmother and numerous aunts and uncles. A celebration of life service will be at the New Horizons Community Church in Rockford. She will be laid to rest in the Arlington Cemetery in Brookville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Makayla and Isaac Scholarship fund.

ROSE, Aaron Rose (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=27933264_ARose) Aaron M. Rose, age 40, of St. Sebastian, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born May 4, 1977 in St. Marys to Gary Rose of St. Sebastian and the late Joyce (Overman) Rose. He married Kendra Kremer on June 14, 2003 and she survives in St. Sebastian. He is survived by his children: Mason, Hanna, and Jalen; siblings: Jesse (Karen) Rose of St. Sebastian, Kristina (Brian) Heitkamp of Dayton, Jonathan Rose of Chickasaw, Jennifer (Bob) Wuebker of Chickasaw; parents in-law: Gary & Helen Kremer of Maria Stein; and in-laws: Kelly & Chris Homan of Plain City, Kristy & Matt Eifert of Maria Stein, and Scott & Mindy Kremer of Coldwater. Aaron was a faithful and devout member of St. Sebastian Church where he was a CCD teacher and President of the Men’s Sodality. He previously served as the Parish Council President, and was integral in starting the annual Fish Fry fundraiser. Aaron also was a salesman for Doebler Seeds, a current officer of the Marion Local athletic boosters and 8th grade girls’ basketball coach. He formerly worked at the Miami County ESC, and Fort Loramie Elementary School as a sixth grade Science teacher, and was a football and basketball coach. He currently worked as the Director of the Alternative School at Mercer County ESC, and was a part-time grain farmer. Aaron dearly loved and adored his children, working on their 4-H projects, helping with nightly homework, and watching them play sports. He encouraged their participation in many activities. Aaron enjoyed spending time with his many nieces and nephews, extended family and friends, taking camping trips and laughing! He was a friend to all. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Maria Stein. Burial will follow in St. Sebastian Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Rose Children’s Education fund to be established at Osgood State Bank.

ROSE, Carl W. Rose (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – June 8, 2012) Carl W. Rose, age 82, of Celina, died on Thursday, June 7, 2012, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born on Feb. 26, 1930, in St. Henry, to the late Roman Rose and Marie Leistenschneider. On Oct. 29, 1955, in St. Anthony, he married Lucille M. "Lucy" Krieg. He is survived by 1 son, Wayne (Melanie) Rose of St. Marys; 2 brothers, Joe (Donna) Rose of Coldwater and Fred (Irene) Rose of St. Henry; 3 sisters; and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. Carl was retired from the former Avco New Idea, Coldwater, and from farming. He was a 1948 graduate of St. Henry High School in St. Henry. He was a member of the Men's Society of the church at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony. Services will be Monday. Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Anthony. Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery is handling the arrangements.

ROSE, Donald Frank Rose (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/donald-rose) Donald Frank Rose, age 86, of Saint Henry (Cranberry Prairie), Ohio, passed away on August 12, 2019 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. Donald was born on May 6, 1933 to Edwin and Matilda (Evers) Rose in Cranberry Prairie, Ohio. He married Beverly L. DeYoung on October 19, 1961 in Saint Francis Catholic Church, Cranberry, and she survives in Cranberry. They have a daughter, Lora (Robert) Poeppelman of Yorkshire and a son, Roger (Julia Lechleiter) Rose of Cassella; and grandchildren: Jenna Owens, Derek (Michaela) Poeppelman, Reggie (Amanda) Rose and Leah Rose. Donald is survived by siblings: Doris Bohman of Celina, James (Jane) Rose of Brookville, Sharon (Dave) King of Lima, and Therese Lefeld of Coldwater, and in laws: Ramona Rose of Ft. Loramie, Mark Griesdorn of Cassella and Vicki Ritchie of Wooster. He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Cameron and Carly Rose and siblings: Eileen Hess, Kenneth Rose, Margie Griesdorn and Mary Ann Rose and in laws: Lester Bohman, Dave Lefeld and David Ritchie. Donald was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church, Cranberry Prairie, and was a member of their men’s society. He was also a member of Celina Eagles, Moose and VFW. Donald was a veteran having served two years in the Navy transporting troops. He also served on the Wabash River Conservatory Board. Donald was a lifelong, dedicated dairy and grain farmer. There was nothing he loved more than helping his son and grandson on the farm. Donald and Beverly enjoyed many years together. They enjoyed traveling and going out with family and friends. He enjoyed his many deer hunting trips with friends. More recently he enjoyed his morning coffee dates with the men at Gilbert’s in Burkettsville. Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Francis Catholic Church, Cranberry. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Francis Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry is entrusted with the arrangements.

ROSE, Florentine H. Rose (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Florentine H. Rose, 82, of Celina, died at 3:35 p.m. Oct. 30, 2006, at Celina Manor Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 12, 1924, in St. Rose, to Albert and Anna Hartings Evers. On Sept. 1, 1948, she married Arlington M. Rose, who died Dec. 3, 2001. Survivors are 3 sons, Larry, of Texas, David (Chris), of Wooster, and Rick (Teresa), of Celina; 2 daughters, Marlene Stephenson, of Celina, and Lois Ann (Donald) Baumer, of Minster; 1 brother, Cyril (Phyllis) Evers, of St. Henry; 2 sisters-in-law, Dolores Scott, of Granite City, IL, and Mary Helen Rose, of New Bremen; 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was a homemaker and the first cook at Celina Manor Nursing Home. She worked there, 22 years, from its opening in 1978 until retirement in 1999. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, and its Daughters of Isabella and Altar Rosary Society. Services are Friday at the church. Burial is at the church cemetery. Calling is Thursday at W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. Contributions can be made to Immaculate Conception Education Endowment Fund or Cheryl Ann Bobcats Special Olympics Fund.

ROSE, Frederick R. Rose (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1839339) Frederick R. Rose, age 80, of St. Henry, Ohio, died on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at his home. He was born October 31, 1935 in St. Henry, to the late Roman & Marie (Leistenschneider) Rose. He married Irene Beumer on August 22, 1959 and she survives in St. Henry. He is survived by eight children: Lisa & Chuck VonHolle of Charlotte NC, Mike & Marie Rose of Versailles, Charlie Rose of St. Henry, Roger & Nancy Rose of St. Henry, Sharon & Chris Stammen of Acworth, GA, Vicki & Doug Schmitz of Ft. Recovery, Tony & Sandy Rose of Versailles, and Steve & Laura Rose of Russia; 26 grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Fred is also survived by a brother, Joe & Donna Rose of Coldwater, sisters: Berdella & Len Hemmelgarn of St. Henry, Regina Hemmelgarn of Russia, and Rita & John Schmitmeyer of Coldwater; and in-laws: Edna Rose of Celina, Juneta Rose of Dayton, Lucy Rose of Celina, Margie Rose of Coldwater, Jean Beumer of Winchester IN, Rosalia & Leroy Larger of Botkins, Sr. Marita Beumer C.PP.S of Dayton, Juanita Klosterman of Miamisburg, Ruth & Ralph Pleiman of Sidney, and Rita & Carl Pleiman of Ft. Recovery. He is preceded in death by his in-laws: August & Theresia Beumer; a daughter in-law: Tina Rose; a grandchild and a great grandchild; siblings Eleanor & John Hake, Paul & Margaret Rose, Luke Rose, Herman Rose, Carl Rose, and Alfred Rose; and in-laws: Elmer Hemmelgarn, Arnold Beumer, Alvin & Linda Beumer, Leonard Klosterman, and Richard Beumer. Fred was a member of St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. He was a lifelong farmer, living his whole life on the same farm. He was also a member of the St. Henry Knights of Columbus, served in the U.S. Army Reserves, was a 4-H Advisor for 25 years, and had served on the St. Henry School Board and the Mercer Landmark Board. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 15, 2016 at St. Henry Catholic Church. Hogenkamp Funeral Home St. Henry has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to State of the Heart Care.

ROSE, Joyce Ann Rose (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421431) Joyce Ann Rose, age 56, of St. Sebastian, OH, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at her home. She was born February 11, 1955 in Coldwater, OH to Cy & Elizabeth Ann (Frey) Overman, who both survive in Maria Stein, OH. On June 6, 1975 she married Gary Rose in Maria Stein, OH, and he survives in St. Sebastian, OH. She is also survived by 5 children, Jesse & Karen Rose of St. Sebastian, OH, Aaron & Kendra Rose of St. Sebastian, OH, Kristina & Brian Heitkamp of Dayton, OH, Jonathan Rose of Chickasaw, OH and Jennifer & Bob Wuebker of Dayton, OH, 10 grandchildren, Ava, Hudson, Sutton, Harper, Mason, Hanna, Jalen, Avery, Harlow and Savannah and one due in April, 7 brothers and sisters, Deb & Roger Kremer of St. Henry, OH, Howard & Pat Overman of New Bremen, OH, Tammy & Lou Schwieterman of Montezuma, OH, Bonnie & Jim Rutschilling of Montezuma, OH, Frank & Jayne Overman of New Bremen, OH, Lisa & Tony Goecke of Liberty, IN and Mandy & Lester Fleck of St. Sebastian, OH and 6 brothers- and sisters-in-law, Joanne & Louis Bohman of Osgood, OH, Ginny & Alvin Dues of Coldwater, OH, Tom & Phyllis Rose of Montezuma, OH, Barbara & Robert Ruhenkamp of Ft. Loramie, OH, Elaine & Gary Thobe of Maria Stein, OH and Linda & Mark Homan of St. Rose, OH. She was a member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church and its Ladies Sodality. She was an OHSAA Volleyball official and a beautician. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, November 26, 2011 at St. John Catholic Church, Maria Stein, Ohio. Burial will follow in St. Sebastian Cemetery, St. Sebastian, Ohio. Hogenkamp Funeral Home- Coldwater was entrusted with the arrangements.

ROSE, Kenneth G. Rose (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420682) Kenneth G. Rose, age 74, of 3885 Mason Road, Ft. Loramie, Ohio died Sunday at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. He was born July 8, 1936 in Cranberry Prairie, Ohio to Edwin and Mathilda (Evers) Rose who preceded him in death. He was married on April 25, 1959 in McCartyville, OH to Ramona Muhlenkamp who survives along with her children David and Amy Rose, Mike and Lori Rose, Cindy and Jim Moore, Richard and Brenda Rose, Ron and Sue Rose and Brad and Kelly Rose all of Ft. Loramie, OH. One son Steven Rose is deceased; 18 grandchildren Brianna and Ben Mannier, Jenelle and Doug Roach, Brittany Rose, Tyler Rose, Charity and Kurt Ranly, McKaela and Brian Bohman, Wes and Annette Moore, Katelin Moore, Kelsie Moore, Kenneth Rose, Dana Rose, Darian Rose, Connor Rose, Jaden Rose, Madison Rose, Grace Rose, Alexandra Rose and Colton Rose; 7 great grandchildren Cassidy Mannier, McKenna Mannier, Noah Mannier, Derrick Roach, Jared Roach, Cedric Ranly and Maddex Ranly; brothers and sisters Eileen Hess, St. Henry, Donald and Beverly Rose, St. Henry, Doris and Les Bohman, St. Henry, Jim and Jane Rose, Brookville, Sharon and Dave King, Lima and Therese Lefeld, Coldwater; and 1 brother in-law Mark Griesdorn, Cassella. Deceased include two sisters Mary Rose and Margie Griesdorn and two brother in-laws Robert Hess and Dave Lefeld. His wife's family includes mother in-law Clotilda Muhlenkamp, Minster, siblings Norma and Tom Siegel, Ft. Loramie, Rebecca and Jim Rethman, Ft. Loramie, James and Lea Muhlenkamp, Sidney, Mary Jane and James Osborn, Columbus, OH, Jerry and Mary Muhlenkamp Minster and Lucy and Mark Skinner, Waldorf, MD, and sister in-law Rose Muhlenkamp. Tipp City. Deceased include father-in-law Leon Muhlenkamp and sister-in-law Janet Muhlenkamp and brother in-law William Muhlenkamp. Kenneth was a member of St. Michael Church Ft. Loramie, former member St. Michael Hall Board, Ft. Loramie Athletic Boosters, FOE 1391 Minster and Former Member of the National Guard. He was a lifetime farmer who still worked part time. Mass of Christian Burial is Wednesday at St. Michael Church. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster was entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial Donations may be made to the Ft. Loramie Rescue Squad.

ROSE, Nancy Harlan Rose (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – 3 August 2017) Nancy Rose, age 73, of Wapakoneta, OH died Thursday August 3, 2017 at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. She was born February 25, 1944 in Lima, OH to Carl and Elizabeth (Butler) Harlan. She is survived by 1 son Darron (Irma) Rose of Summerville, SC; 1 daughter Heather (Ewain) McAdams of Peru, IN; 3 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 2 great- grandchildren; 2 brothers Jim Harlan of Delphos, OH; Gregory Harlan of Bryan, OH; 2 sisters Rebecca Harlan of Van Wert, OH; and Marcia Jane Brown of Wapakoneta, OH. Preceded in death by her parents Carl and Elizabeth Harlan; husband Gary Rose and brother Carl Harlan. A registered nurse, she worked at Auglaize Acres Nursing Home in Wapakoneta for many years. Nancy was an avid reader, who also enjoyed gardening and volunteer work. Private family services will be held.

ROSE, Phyllis Ann Rose (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421043) Phyllis Ann Rose, age 65, of Montezuma, died Sunday, June 15, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born July 27, 1948 in Celina, to the late Matt Sr. & Coletta (Luthman) Schwieterman. She married Thomas Rose on August 18, 1973, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, and he survives in Montezuma. She is also survived by six children, Julia & Michael Collins of Beavercreek, James & Alma Rose of Los Gatos, CA, Andrea & Chad Grieshop of Versailles, Michael & Coby Rose of Evanston, IL, David & Elizabeth Rose of Cincinnati and Eric & Kristen Rose of Corona, CA; 7 grandchildren, Brandon Rose, Rees and Hayden Collins, Paloma and Alessandra Rose, and Simone and Elizabeth Grieshop; 8 brothers and sisters, Jean & Bob Neumeister of Oakwood, Joan & Bill Geise of Montezuma, Ken & Marilyn Schwieterman of Coldwater, Matt Jr. & Dee Schwieterman of Piqua, Trish & Ken Wrightsman of Colorado Springs, CO, Ralph & Jane Schwieterman of Coldwater, Romie & Brenda Schwieterman of Coldwater and Chris & Jerry Schulte of Chickasaw; and in-laws, Joanne & Louis Bohman of Osgood, Ginny & Alvin Dues of Coldwater, Barbara & Robert Ruhenkamp of Ft. Loramie, Elaine & Gary Thobe of Maria Stein, Linda & Mark Homan of St. Rose and Gary Rose of St. Sebastian. She was preceded in death by a brother, Christopher Schwieterman and sisters-in-law, Joyce Schwieterman and Joyce Rose. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma, where she was a Sacristan, a member of Christian Mothers, a member of the church and funeral choirs for 30 years and a former CCD teacher. She was a 1966 graduate of Coldwater High School and received a bachelor's plus degree from Bowling Green State University in math education with a minor in physical education and health. She was a former math teacher but most enjoyed living on a farm and being an Independent Mary Kay Consultant. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 19 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 arrangements.

ROSE, Warren B. Rose (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1998384) Warren B. Rose age 60 of Frenchtown, Ohio died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at his home. He was born on June 2, 1957 in West Virginia to the late Earl & Dora (White) Rose. He married Mina Mayberry on May 22, 1982 and she survives in Frenchtown. He is also survived by children Terry & Unyong Lookabaugh, GA, Thad & Valerie Lookabaugh, Columbus, Tami Lookabaugh, Bellefontaine, Tiffany & Doug Brewster, PA, Abigail, Lucas, Halie, Kaden, Steven and Maggie Rose all of Versailles, 9 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild. He was a member of the Versailles Eagles, was employed at John Wooten Trucking, Versailles and was a veteran of the US Navy. Private Family Services will be held. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia is entrusted with the arrangements.

ROSENBECK, Alex Rosenbeck (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 6 April 2020) Alex Rosenbeck, age 46, of Cridersville passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima. Due to our Nation’s current health crisis, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

ROSENBECK, Arnold Rosenbeck (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Arnold “Tiny” Rosenbeck, 71, died Nov. 24, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident Nov. 21. He was born June 4, 1938, in Mercer County to Urban and Martha Homan Rosenbeck, who preceded him in death. On July 1, 1961, he married Margaret “Diane” Winhover, who survives at the residence. Mr. Rosenbeck retired from the Ohio Department of Transportation, where he had worked as a mechanic. He was also a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys. He had served as a volunteer firefighter for the St. Marys Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed farming, restoring tractors, playing cards and traveling. He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Survivors also include 4 children, Teresa (Grant) Miller, David Rosenbeck, Scott Rosenbeck and Todd Rosenbeck, all of St. Marys; 2 grandchildren, Brent Miller and Jennifer Miller; a son-in-law, Glenn Miller, of Wapakoneta; and 7 siblings, Victor (Della) Rosenbeck, of Pitsford, MI, Elmer Rosenbeck, of Dayton, Viro (Loretta) Rosenbeck, of Versailles, John (Marilyn) Rosenbeck, of Fort Loramie, Joan (Terry) Brook, of Louisville, KY, Mary (Steve) Menchoffer, of Rockbridge, and Irene (John) Siler, of Dayton. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Miller, and a brother, Jerome Rosenbeck. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Dialysis Program at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

ROSENBECK, Bonnie L. Rosenbeck (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 27 March 2018) Bonnie L. Rosenbeck, age 71, of Wapakoneta passed away Tuesday March 27, 2018 at her residence. She was born on January 12, 1947 to Eugene & Irene (Baka) Fuller who preceded her in death. On June 28, 1966 she married Gene Rosenbeck and he survives in Wapakoneta. She is survived by four sons, Brian (Kelly) Rosenbeck of Shawnee, Christopher Rosenbeck of Wapakoneta, Alex Rosenbeck of Cridersville, Jason Rosenbeck of Delphos; 10 grandchildren, Will, Mike, Ryan, Katie, Alex Jr., Brittany, Megan, Maria, Jason Jr.; one great-grandchild; and step-brother Larry (Jean) Peters. She was preceded in death a step-father John Peters; a sister Rosie Fuller; and a brother Frank Fuller. Bonnie was a homemaker and a food and product demonstrator. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. She enjoyed canning vegetables and going to casinos. Most of all Bonnie loved playing bingo and because of having home treatments she was able to continue playing up until her last days. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday April 7, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for Masses in memory of Bonnie.

ROSENBECK, Esther C. Rosenbeck (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1991366) Esther C. Rosenbeck, age 98, of Coldwater, died Friday, July 28, 2017 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born March 20, 1919 in Decatur, IN to the late Lewis and Clara (Heiman) Rumschlag. On January 24, 1942 she married Leonard Rosenbeck and he died June 4, 2001. She is survived by children: Julia & Elmer Heitkamp of Ft. Recovery, Gerald Rosenbeck of Ft. White, FL, Thomas & Carol Rosenbeck of Coldwater, Roger & Sue Rosenbeck of Centerburg, Jeanne Lozenski of Milton, FL, Carol & Tony Roby of New Knoxville, Donald & Mary Rosenbeck of Jackson Center and Donna & John Walker of Wilmington; 22 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; siblings, Catherine Rumschlag, Cletus Rumschlag, Jean Rumschlag, Louis Rumschlag, Thomas Rumschlag, and Monica and Clifford Wyss; in-laws: Lois Rumschlag and Vicky Rosenbeck. She is preceded in death by a daughter-in-law Mary Rosenbeck; sons-in-law, John Lozenski and Steven Varner; 2 grandchildren, Christa & Ryan Rosenbeck; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings Margaret & Cy Becker, Dorothy Rumschlag, Dolores & John Schmit and Rita & John Girard; Br. Denis Rumschlag, C.PP.S., Sr. Clara Ann Rumschlag, CSC, Herman and Agnes Rumschlag, Jerome Rumschlag; and in laws: Kathleen Rumschlag; Loretta Rumschlag, Leo Rosenbeck, Clarence & Rosemary Rosenbeck, Albert Rosenbeck, Ferd & Estella Rosenbeck, Veronica & Mike Hilgeford, Pauline & Clarence Gerlach and Mildred & Marcellus Hausfeld. Esther was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, St. Ann’s Rosary Altar Sodality of the church, worked for many years at the St. Charles Center in Carthagena and volunteered at Briarwood Manor. Mass of Christian burial will be Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Henry Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research.

ROSENBECK, Martha M. Rosenbeck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – August 7, 2012) Martha M. Rosenbeck, age 88, formerly of Chickasaw and New Bremen, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at the Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born on Dec. 22, 1923, east of Minster, in Shelby County. She was the daughter of John and Alvina (Berning) Horstman. On Nov. 7, 1942, she married Eugene Rosenbeck, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Eugene (Bonnie) Rosenbeck of Wapakoneta, John Rosenbeck of Harwood, TX, Dennis Rosenbeck of Cincinnati, Vernon (Karen) Rosenbeck of Russia, Patrick “Buck” (Lisa) Rosenbeck of Coldwater, Jeff (Marcia) Rosenbeck of Chickasaw, Joan Zachariah of Ada, Rose (Richard) Obringer of Coldwater and Ann (Neal) Forsthoefel of Portland, OR; 25 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; her 2 sisters; and 1 sister-in-law. Preceding her in death was her daughter, Martha Jean Rosenbeck, and her five brothers. A memorial Mass will be Friday at the Precious Blood Catholic Church in Chickasaw. Interment will be in the Precious Blood Cemetery, Chickasaw. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mercer County Crisis Center in Celina.

ROSENBECK, Rosemary E. Rosenbeck (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1827181) Rosemary E. Rosenbeck, age 92, of Coldwater, died Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Celina Manor. She was born September 16, 1923, in Coldwater, to the late Leo & Theresa (Braun) Laloge. On June 5, 1943, she married Clarence Rosenbeck, who died in 2001. She is survived by two children, Robert & Elaine Rosenbeck of Coldwater and Kathleen DePuy of Lima, eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and two sisters-in-laws, Esther Rosenbeck and Vicki Rosenbeck, both of Coldwater. She was preceded in death by a great-great-grandchild, a sister, Dorothy & Ralph Huber, a brother, Alfred & Rita Laloge, and in-laws, Lee Rosenbeck, Leonard Rosenbeck, Mildred & Marcellus Hausfeld, Ferd & Estella Rosenbeck, Albert Rosenbeck, Veronica & Michael Hilgeford and Pauline & Clarence Gerlach. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater, St. Ann’s Ladies Sodality and the Coldwater Eagles Auxiliary. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

ROSENBECK, Wilfred F. Rosenbeck (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1716301) Wilfred F. Rosenbeck, age 91, of Coldwater, died on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Mercer County Community Hospital. He was born September 26, 1924 in Coldwater to the late Henry & Frances (Severt) Rosenbeck. On May 19, 1945, he married Mary (King) and she survives in Coldwater. He is also survived by two sons, Larry & Sharon Rosenbeck of Englewood and Ron & Teresa Rosenbeck of West Chester; six grandchildren, Keri & Mark Mayfield, Mark & Angie Rosenbeck, Heather & Steve Yelton, Nicole Rosenbeck, Jeremy & Kate Rosenbeck and Trent Rosenbeck; ten great grandchildren, Colin, Evan & Cora Mayfield, Cole & Caylee Rosenbeck, Alex, Emma & Natalie Yelton, and Ryan & Allison Rosenbeck; and a sister-in-law, Loretta Schrage of Coldwater. He is preceded in death by siblings, Urban & Martha Rosenbeck, Joe & Leona Droesch, Camelius & Dorothy Droesch, Mary & Greg Wolters, Ves & Hilda Rosenbeck, Ed Rosenbeck, Dorothy & Fred Timmerman and in laws Sylvester & Mary King and Charles Schrage. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #1991, American Legion Post #470, and Eagles NISCO Aerie #3025 all of Coldwater. Wilfred served in the US Army during WWII. He worked at Pax Steel for 38 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Holy Trinity Church. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater has been entrusted with the arrangements.

ROSENGARTEN, Edith F. Rosengarten (The Dayton Daily News (OH) - September 11, 1996) Edith F. Rosengarten, 70, formerly of Shelby County and 8825 Auglaize County Line Road, Waynesfield, of Shawnee Manor Nursing Home, Lima, Monday. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, in the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, St. Marys. (Long & Folk, St. Marys)

ROSENGARTEN, James V. Rosengarten (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421128) James V. Rosengarten, age 65, of Celina, Ohio, died on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born January 5, 1948 in Celina, Ohio, to the late Florian Rosengarten & Martha (Grisez) Rosengarten who survives in Celina. On July 17, 2004, he married Linda (Cobb) and she survives in Celina. He is also survived by two sons, David & Tiffany Rosengarten and Brian Rosengarten, both of Huber Heights, three step-children, Mindi & Marcus Schaefer of Canal Winchester, Deana Bowers of Celina and Jason Bowers of St. Henry, five grandchildren, Wyatt, Athena, Grace, Faith and Nikolaj, and brothers and sisters, Jerry Rosengarten of Celina, Marlene & Jim Dapore of Tipp City, Larry & Judy Rosengarten of Covington, Jeanette & David Cox of Satellite Beach, FL, Susan Bodiker of Houston, TX and Tom & Denise Rosengarten of Orlando, FL. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma, the Celina American Legion and was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during Vietnam. He was retired from Clopay Overhead Door. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Montezuma. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Park, Greenville. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater was entrusted with the arrangements.

ROSENGARTEN, John Albert Rosengarten (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 25 August 2015) John Albert Rosengarten, age 64, of 2679 Oregon Road in Rockford, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2015, at his residence. He was born on May 20, 1951, to the late Lavern Henry and Mary (Dysert) Rosengarten. On Sept. 2, 1989, he married Carol Duerk, who lives in Rockford. Also surviving are three sisters and brothers-in-law, a sister-in-law, numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his three brothers. He served his country with the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne Division. A celebration of John's life will be Thursday at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County or the Community Health Professionals of Celina.

ROSENGARTEN, Kenneth L. Rosengarten (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=08052350_DRosengarten) Dr. Kenneth L. Rosengarten, age 67, of Coldwater, died on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. He was born November 5, 1949 in Celina to the late LeRoy & Betty (Pleiman) Rosengarten. On October 11, 1975 he married Diane (Campbell) who survives in Coldwater. He is survived two daughters and their husbands, Katie & Joe Berndsen of Lebanon, NH and Molly & Zach Stephenson of Celina; four grandchildren, Andrew & Wesley Berndsen and Caleb & Lauren Stephenson; a brother Steve & Kathy Rosengarten of Beavercreek; a sister Diane & Kurt Sauer of Warren; and a sister-in-law Bonnie Ellison of Dayton. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater and the Celina Kiwanis. Ken enjoyed traveling, the outdoors, reading, going to Ohio State football games and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He volunteered at Community Hospital. Ken was a member of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association; he was an educator his entire career, starting in St. Henry Schools, later becoming the Mercer County Gifted Program Coordinator and finally a professor at Wright State Lake Campus. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday August 16, 2017 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial may be made to the Cure PSP Foundation.

ROSENGARTEN, Margaret E. Rosengarten (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Margaret E. "Peg" Rosengarten, age 95, of Celina, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008, at The Gardens at Celina. She was born Dec. 21, 1912, in Celina, a daughter of Frank X. and Gertrude (Funk) Fischer, and they preceded her in death. She is survived by 1 son, Ronald Rosengarten of Celina; 1 daughter; Shirley (Fred) Haines of Celina; 1 son-in-law; 9 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by a daughter, Marcia Clay; five brothers; three sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina. Memorial Contributions may be directed to Immaculate Conception Church.

ROSENGARTEN, Martha E. Rosengarten (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421090) Martha E. Rosengarten, age 92, of Celina, Ohio, died on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Joint Township Hospital in St. Marys. She was born March 25, 1921 in Yorkshire, Ohio, to the late Albert & Clara Grisez. She is preceded in death by her husband Florian in 1986, three sons, Jerry, James & Robert and all of her siblings. She is survived by children and in laws, Marlene (Jim) Dapore of Tipp City, Larry (Judy) Rosengarten of Covington, Jeanette (David) Cox of Satellite Beach, FL, Susan Bodiker of Houston, TX and Tom (Denise) Rosengarten of Orlando, FL, daughters in law Linda Rosengarten of Celina and Carol Rosentgarten of Arizona, 17 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Montezuma, she worked as a manager for Goodwill Industries for over 25 years in Ohio and Florida. She would do anything for her family, was a wonderful cook, loved to fish at Hecht's Landing and loved her dogs Speckles and Pepper. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Montezuma. Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park, Covington. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater was entrusted with the arrangements.

ROSENGARTEN, Raymond E. Rosengarten (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 26 April 2011) Raymond E. "Ray" Rosengarten, age 85, of Wapakoneta, died Sunday, April 24, 2011, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born on Aug. 29, 1925, in Mercer County, the son of Julius and Frances (Lump) Rosengarten, and they preceded him in death. On June 21, 1950, he married Margaret F. Huelskamp, and she survives. He is also survived by his five children, Mark (Donna) Rosengarten of Beaverville, IL, Joseph (Terri) Rosengarten of Green Bay, WI, Kathy Miller of Fort Wayne, IN, Thomas (Georgeanne) Rosengarten of Wapakoneta, Karen (Peter) Lauer of South Bend, IN; 16 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; two brothers and two sisters. He was also preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. He served with the U. S. Navy during World War II in the European and Pacific theaters. A Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW at the church following the Mass. Private family burial will be in the St. John Cemetery in Fryburg. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, State Route 501, Wapakoneta handled the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize County Crippled Children and Adults.

ROSENGARTEN, Ronald P. Rosengarten (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 June 2010) Ronald P. "Butch" Rosengarten, age 68, 218 E. Forest St., Celina, died Friday, June 11, 2010, at the Gardens at Celina. He was born Feb. 28, 1942, in Coldwater, a son to the late Arnold and Margaret (Fischer) Rosengarten. He is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Timothy (Mary) Rosengarten of Celina, Chuck Rosengarten of Fort Lewis, WA; a daughter and son-in-law, Kim (Scott) Silver of Greenville, SC; a sister; a brother-in-law and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister and an infant brother. Funeral services will be Monday at Lehman - Hogenkamp - Dzendzel Funeral Home. Interment will be at Dayton National Cemetery.

ROSER, Beulah C. Roser (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 23 June 2008) Beulah C. Roser, age 88, of Cridersville, died Saturday, June 21, 2008, at her residence. She was born Dec. 6, 1919, in Duchouquet Township, Auglaize County, a daughter of William and Luella (Koch) Metzger, and they preceded her in death. On Jan. 14, 1967, she married Marion Roser, and he preceded her in death June, 1993. She is survived by two daughters, Suzanne (Don) Mohamed of Atlanta, GA, and Kay (Rod) Yeager of Columbus; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; a sister; a niece; three nephews; nine great-nieces and great-nephews; and a special cousin. She was also preceded in death by a sister; and a brother. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, at First English Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to First English Lutheran Church or Tri-County Visiting Nurses and Hospice.

ROSS, Charles P. Ross (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Charles P. Ross, age 90, of 407 Arlington Street, Saint Marys, Ohio, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. He was born March 26, 1924, in Cadiz, OH, the son of Ralph and Cora (Timmons) Ross. He married Ethel Rucker on July 16, 1945 in Catlettsburg, KY and she preceded him in death on July 2, 2010. He is survived by his 2 children: Darlene (James) Hollman of Saint Marys; Charles “Bud” (Kay) Ross of Saint Marys; by 8 grandchildren: Jim (Julie) Hollman; Todd (Missie) Hollman; Amy (Dave) Griffin; Nicole (Tim) Carpenter; Scott (Stephanie) Ross; Heidi (Kerry) Walls; Ben (Sara) Laux; Travis (Beverly) Laux; by 22 great-grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death by his parents and by his siblings Louise Harris and Phillip Ross, and by his wife. During WWII, Charles worked as a mechanic at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Saint Marys, and later worked at Lawler’s Flowers in Saint Marys. He enjoyed woodworking and also building and flying radio controlled aircraft. He was a member of the Buzzard Baiters Radio Controlled Flying Club in Saint Marys. He was an avid walker and enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was a member of Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Saint Marys. Funeral rites will be Monday, September 8, 2014, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in Saint Marys.

ROSS, Ethel L. Ross (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Ethel L. Ross, 85, of 407 Arlington Street in St. Marys, OH died Friday July 2, 2010 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. She was born April 11, 1925 in Catlettsburg, KY to Howard and Helen (Moyer) Ross. On July 16, 1945 at the home of a country preacher near Catlettsburg, KY, she married Charles P. Ross, who survives. She is also survived by 1 daughter E. Darlene (James) Hollman of St. Marys, OH; 1 son Charles “Bud” (Kay) Ross of St. Marys, OH; 8 grandchildren: Jim (Julie) Hollman, Todd (Missie) Hollman, Amy (Dave) Griffin, Nicole (Tim) Carpenter, Scott (Stephanie) Ross, Heidi (Kerry) Walls, Ben (Sara) Laux, Travis (Bev Ditmer) Laux; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 sister Elsie Mae Michelson of Black River Falls, WI; 1 brother Richard (Jean) Rucker of Tipp City, OH; 4 half-sisters: Lucy (Bud Casper) Custer of Banning, CA; Evelyn (Bob) Papenfus of Beavercreek, OH; Nellie (Dick) Parks of La Quinta, CA; Rosa Lee Sipple of Fernadina Beach, FL; and 1 half-brother: Oliver “Tink” (Lottie) Cumpston of Baltimore, MD. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Elzie Rucker; brother, Woodrow Rucker; brother, Cecil Rucker; and step-father, Oliver Cumpston, Sr. She was a homemaker. Her work history outside the home began at Wright- Patterson Air Force Base in Fairborn, OH where she worked as a “Rosie the Riveter” to assist in the home-front effort of World War II. It was while working there that she met her airplane mechanic future husband. After moving to St. Marys, she later retired as a production employee from the St. Marys Cotton Mill. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her interests and hobbies included flowers, butterflies, crocheting and collecting porcelain dolls. Rites are scheduled Saturday July 10, 2010 at Miller Funeral Home & Cremation Service 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Auglaize Co. Cancer Association.

ROSS, James E. Ross (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 31 July 2018) James "Jim" E. Ross, age 72 of St. Marys passed away on July 29, 2018 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born Aug. 16, 1945 in Meadville, PA to Dr. John and Mildred (Harris) Ross, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a step daughter Laura Frahm and three grandchildren, Craig Gengler, Zach Ross, and Alivia Nuding. On Feb. 7, 2004 he married Joyce (Piper) Ross who survives at their residence in St. Marys. Jim is a father to Bill (Deb) Ross of Ansonia, Kim Ross of Celina, Dr. Amanda (Dr. Chris) Stevenson of Salem, OR and Jason (Jessica) Ross of Coldwater. He is also a step-father to Scott Borger of Fort Wayne, IN; Kerry (Julie) Borger of Englewood, Sara (Bernie) Fast of Celina and Brock (April) Borger of Celina. He is a sibling to John (Wendie) Ross of Erie, PA and Barbra (Harold) Kinsler of Frankfort, IN. Jim is a grandfather to 25 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Jim is a 1963 graduate of Townville High School in Townville, PA. He went on to proudly serve his county in the U.S. Army. Jim was the owner and operator of Jim's Handyman Services in St. Henry and he was also employed at Acutech Films & Future Polytech. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in St. Marys. Jim enjoyed fixing anything, working on cars, nature, cooking over a fire and anything that involved the outdoors. Most importantly to Jim was spending time with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all. Memorial services will be at Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys. Memorial contributions can be made directly to the family.

ROSS, James Edward Ross (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420954) James Edward Ross, age 72, of 926 Chestnut St. in Celina, passed away Tuesday February 14, 2012 at his residence in Celina. James was born on Dec. 12, 1939 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Franklin & Margaret (Orr) Ross. On Aug. 5, 1959 he married Brenda Gibson, who lives in Celina. Also surviving are his sons Robert Ross of Celina, John Ross of Celina, daughter Catherine & Dave King of Celina, 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, brothers Richard & Karen Ross of Wabash, Frank Ross of Celina, sister Virginia & Bill Brown of St. Marys. James was an Army Veteran having served in the Vietnam War. He was employed by Tom Slusher and retired from Telecommunications in 2002. He was a member of the Lighthouse Fellowship Church in Celina, a life member of the V.F.W. Post #5713 in Celina, a member of the American Legion Post #210 in Celina and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Lake Aerie No. 1291. A Memorial service will be Saturday Feb. 18, 2012 at the Lehman- Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. Military Honors will be held at the funeral home following the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lighthouse Fellowship Church in Celina 817 N. Sugar St. Celina, Ohio 45822.

ROSS, Zacharias Louis Ross (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421142) Zacharias Louis Ross, stillborn son of Jason & Jessica (Schmackers) Ross of Coldwater, Ohio, died Monday, January 21, 2013 at Joint Township Hospital, St. Marys. He is survived by a brother, Maximus, a sister, Mariah, and grandparents, Harold & Vicki Schmackers of St. Sebastian, Jim & Joyce Ross of St. Marys and Nancy Ross of Celina. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, January 28, 2013 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery, Cranberry Prairie. Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater was entrusted with the arrangements.

ROSTORFER, Debra Ann Rostorfer (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 7 February 2019) Debra Ann Rostorfer, age 66, of Wapakoneta, Ohio passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at The OSU Wexner Medical Center with her loving family at her side. She was born March 8, 1952 in Lima, OH, the daughter of Eugene and Irene (Wallace) Burden, who preceded her in death. On March 18, 1972, she married Franklin E. Rostorfer, who survives. Debra is also survived by three sons, Jason (Ashley) Rostorfer, Jeremy (Dawn) Rostorfer, both of Wapakoneta, and Gabriel (Natalie Theus) Rostorfer of Columbus, OH; two grandchildren, Cael and Caitlyn Rostorfer of Wapakoneta; three sisters, Joyce (Jerry) Sims, Linda (Frank) Stolzenburg, and Gloria Rowe, all of Wapakoneta; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Burden. Debra was a 1970 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. She retired from Wapakoneta City Schools where she worked in the cafeteria and was a bus driver. Debra loved spending time with family, vacationing with friends, and taking care of her hummingbirds and flowers. She was an avid fan of Wapakoneta football and wrestling and especially loved supporting her sons and grandchildren at their sporting events. Funeral services will be at Harvest Baptist Church, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Harvest Baptist Church where she attended.

ROSTORFER, Donald O. Rostorfer (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 11 January 2018) Donald O. Rostorfer, age 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was a farmer who enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a veteran in the U.S. Army. Private family services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Harper Cemetery, Rushsylvania. The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

ROSTORFER, Franklin R. Rostorfer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 2 December 2011) Franklin R. Rostorfer, age 76, of rural Wapakoneta, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, from injuries suffered in an auto accident on State Route 235 in Logan County. He was born on Aug. 8, 1935, in Clay Township, Auglaize County, the son of Clifford and Margaret (Cook) Rostorfer, and they preceded him in death. On March 3, 1962, he married Judy A. Metz, and she survives. He is also survived by three children, Terri (Glenn) Bornhorst of Wapakoneta, Todd (Kim) Rostorfer of Galena and Tammy (Greg) Mahoney of Wapakoneta; eight grandchildren; three brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother and spouse; a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law. A U.S. Army veteran from 1958 to 1960, he was stationed in Germany. Funeral services will be Sunday at the Long & Folk Chapel of Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, 13 S. Blackhoof Street in Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta Veterans of Foreign Wars. An Eagles memorial service will be held at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Johns Fire and Rescue.

ROSTORFER, George J. Rostorfer Jr. (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 10 August 2012) George J. Rostorfer Jr., age 90 of rural Wapakoneta died August 10, 2012 at Heartland of Indian Lake, Lakeview after an extended illness. He was born on August 1, 1922 in Wapakoneta to George & Laura (Knoch) Rostorfer who preceded him in death. On November 7, 1947 he married Lorraine F. Ellis who survives. Survivors also include two sons; Fred (Diane) & Frank (Debra) Rostorfer both of Wapakoneta, five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, a brother and a sister. He was preceded in death be a daughter Jill, and 3 sisters. Mr. Rostorfer was a past employee of Ford Motor Company and was the owner of an excavating company as well as a farmer. He was also a veteran serving in the South Pacific during WWII. Funeral services are Tuesday August 15, 2012 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Mt. Tabor Cemetery near Gutman with military rites being performed by the V.F.W. Post 8445. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Johns Vol. Fire & Rescue.

ROSTORFER, Lorraine F. Rostorfer (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 11 March 2020) Lorraine F. Rostorfer, age 93, of Wapakoneta passed away Wednesday March 11, 2020 at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born on November 5, 1926 in Godell, IA to Arvin & Minnie (Stienlich) Ellis who preceded her in death. On November 7, 1947 she married George Rostorfer Jr. who passed away on August 10, 2012. Survivors include two sons, Fred (Diane) Rostorfer, Frank Rostorfer both of Wapakoneta, 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandson and a sister Ellie (Andrew) Skief. She was preceded in death by a daughter Jill; a daughter-in-law Debra Rostorfer and 5 siblings. Lorraine was a homemaker and bookkeeper for their home business. She loved fishing and was a member of the Starlight Club of Lima for the visual impaired. Funeral services will at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. Burial will follow at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Gutman. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Lions Club of Lima for the Starlight Club.

ROSTORFER, Richard D. Rostorfer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 15 August 2017) Richard D. "Peanuts" Rostorfer, age 70, of Wapakoneta, died Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born on April 10, 1947, in Lima, the son of Robert and Luella (Shoffstall) Rostorfer, who preceded him in death. Survivors include three children, Richard R. (Erica) Rostorfer, Chad A. (Kendra) Mitchell and Julie Ann Schneider, all of Wapakoneta; nine grandchildren, Nathaniel (Morgan) Rostorfer, Emma Rostorfer, Justin Rostorfer, Chloe, Kassidy, Corbin Mitchell, Kayla, Collin and Kara Schneider; a brother, Robert E. (Martha) Rostorfer, Wapakoneta; two sisters, Patricia Ann (Robert) Schindler, Buckland, and Bonnie Sue Kemp, Wapakoneta. He was preceded in death by a son, Randall Richard Rostorfer. Peanuts retired after 30 years of service with the Dana Corporation, Lima and Hilliard. He was a 1965 graduate of Buckland High School and served in the Ohio National Guard. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 691, Wapakoneta. His hobbies included gardening, woodworking, spending time with his grandchildren and sitting on his swing feeding the squirrels and birds. In his younger years, Peanuts was a member of several area slow-pitch softball teams. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, 1102 Lincoln Ave. (Ohio 501), Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wapakoneta Area Community Scholarship Fund.

ROTH, Donald Roth (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1476551) Donald Roth, age 87, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Wapakoneta Manor. He was born April 8, 1927 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Joseph & Eleanora (Fox) Roth. On February 6, 1960, he married Phyllis A. (Heigel), and she died November 2, 2013. He is survived by two daughters, Marilou & Terry Slone of Coldwater and Beth & Greg Gerber of Richfield, five grandchildren, Olivia, David, Anna, Margaret and Samuel, two brothers, Lavern Roth and Robert Roth and a sister-in-law Pat Roth. He is preceded in death by brothers Harold & Wilfred. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, and the Coldwater K of C, was a 1945 graduate of Coldwater High School and was an avid gardener, reader and Browns fan. Donald retired from the former New Idea Plant in Coldwater. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.

ROTH, Katherine Roth (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Katherine Roth, 67, formerly of 718 E. Spring Street, St. Marys, OH died Friday, October 24, 2008 at Auglaize Acres Nursing Home in Wapakoneta, OH, where she had resided since 1983. She was born February 8, 1941 in St. Marys, OH to Eugene and Margaret (Goubeaux) Roth. She is survived by 2 sisters, Mary (Charles) Nelson; Jean (James) Anderson both of St. Marys, OH; and 1 brother, Richard Roth of Wapakoneta, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Margaret Roth; brother, Arthur Roth; brother, Isadore Roth; brother, John Roth; and a sister, Mamie Roth. She was a graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys, OH. Prior to her becoming disabled, she worked at various restaurants in the area. She enjoyed all types of arts and crafts, especially painting. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, OH. Services will be Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the Chapel at Auglaize Acres in Wapakoneta, OH with burial to follow in Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys, OH.

ROTH, Lavern J. Roth (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 20 November 2020) Lavern J. Roth, age 91, of Mendon, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on Nov. 23, 1928 in Coldwater to the late Joseph and Eleanor (Fox) Roth. Lavern is survived by his children, Kathy (Tom) Germann of Celina, Kris (Brian) Kellermeyer of Celina, Dan (Dena) Roth of Mendon and Theresa (Denny) Hunt of Lima; many nieces and nephews; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Scholz and three brothers, Wilfred, Donald and Robert Roth. Lavern proudly served his country in the United States in the Army, during the Korean War era. He retired from New Idea in Coldwater after 41 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina. Most important to Lavern was his family, having a large interest in his grandchildren; he loved spending time with all of them and will be deeply missed by all. He also enjoyed watching Ohio State football. Arrangements by Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will be at Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina, with military rites to be conducted by Celina American Legion Post No. 210 and VFW Post No. 5713. Memorial contributions can be made to the Grand Lake Hospice, 1122 E. Spring St., St. Marys, Ohio 45885.

ROTH, Phyllis A. Roth (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421084) Phyllis A. Roth, age 85, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born January 30, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Edward & Mary Louise (Roebuck) Heigel. On February 6, 1960, she married Donald Roth, and he survives in Coldwater. She is survived by two daughters, Marilou & Terry Slone of Coldwater and Beth & Greg Gerber of Richfield, five grandchildren, Olivia, David, Anna, Margaret and Samuel, one sister, Mary Heigel of Dayton, three brothers, Edward & Connie Heigel, Donald Heigel and Thomas & Linda Heigel, all of Dayton, and six nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by a brother and spouse, Robert & Beverly Heigel and a sister and spouse Patricia & Jerry Tanner. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, was a 1946 graduate of Julienne High School, Dayton and loved to sew, read, cook and travel. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Holy Trinity Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

ROTH, Rita C. Roth (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 19 January 2009) Rita C. Roth, age 86, of Wapakoneta, died Saturday Jan. 17, 2009, at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born May 11, 1922, in Botkins, a daughter of Edward G. and Dorothy Marie (Kuhn) Link, who preceded her in death. On July 20, 1946, she married Ferd Roth, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 12, 1985. She is survived by a daughter, Gloria (Steve) Moening of Lima; 13 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and a brother. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Janet Knerr and Darlene Dicke and four sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Joseph Catholic Church or the activity fund at Wapakoneta Manor.

ROTH, Rite Marie Roth (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 26 October 2009) Rita Marie Roth, age 90, of Wapakoneta, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Auglaize Acres. She was born Dec. 22, 1918, in Wapakoneta, a daughter of Alphons and Frances Mary (Kunkel) Schneider, who preceded her in death. On June 5, 1937, she married William J. Roth, and he died April 3, 1964. She is survived by her three children, Mary Frances (Bill) Dieringer of Huber Heights, Bill (Carol) Roth, Patty (Denny) Greve, both of Wapakoneta; nine grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; and two sisters- in-law. She was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wapakoneta. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph School, Auglaize Acres Activity Fund, or St. Rita's Hospice.

ROTH, Robert W. Roth (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 2 June 2009) Robert W. "Duke" Roth, age 70, of Mansfield, died Sunday, May, 31, 2009, in The Ohio State University Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born March 6, 1939, in Sidney to Frederick and Elizabeth (Burke) Roth. On May 5, 1984, he married Myrna B. (Vandlik) Ross Roth with whom he celebrated 25 years. He is survived by his wife Myrna of Mansfield, children and their spouses Robert Jr. and Joyce Roth of St. Marys, Dennis and Mindy Roth of Wapakoneta, Kenneth Roth of New Bremen, Terry and Sharon Roth of Mount Holly, NJ, Christine and Jeff Knatz of Wapakoneta, Jeffery Roth of Findley, Michael and Nicole Roth of Mason, and Denise (Ross) and Scott Haschen of Easton, MD; 16 grandchildren, Bryan, Christopher, Joshua, Matthew, Andrea, Alicia, Brittany, Caitlyn, Nicholas, Charles, Lincoln, Jared, Laura, Benjamin, Nathan and Charlie; and five greatgrandchildren Savannah, Virginia, Brynn, Audra and Jacob, along with extended family. In addition to his parents, Duke was preceded Roth in death by a brother Thomas L. Roth; an infant brother and a stepson Roger A. Ross in 1991. He graduated from Saint Joseph Catholic School, in Wapakoneta. Following high school. Duke began his apprenticeship to pursue a career as an electrician. Duke relocated to the Mansfield area for a new job at General Motors in 1981. He worked there as an electrician with a total of 28 years. Duke enjoyed collecting Lionel Model O trains, as well as guns. An outdoorsman, he took fishing trips to Canada and New York with his family and looked forward to squirrel hunting season. Snyder Funeral Home, 2553 Lexington Avenue, Mansfield 44904 is handling the arrangements. A graveside service will be Thursday in Graceland Cemetery in Sidney. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Lexington Grace Brethren Church.

ROTHWELL, Julie Wimmers Rothwell (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 March 2009) Julie (Wimmers) Rothwell, age 76, died Wednesday, March 4, 2009, at Heritage Manor Nursing Center after a valiant fight with cancer. She was born April 20, 1932, in Coldwater, a daughter of Sylvester and Julia (Mitchell) Wimmers and they preceded her in death. On Aug. 15, 1970, she was married in Dayton to Charles Rothwell and he preceded her in death Sept. 15, 2004. She is survived by a brother; a sister-in-law; a niece and a nephew. She was also preceded in death by a sister; and a brother. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Activity Department of Heritage Manor Nursing Center, Minster.

ROUDEBUSH, Lucas Ray Roudebush (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1420820) Lucas R. Roudebush, age 25, of Coldwater, died on Friday, March 14, 2014 at Miami Valley Hospital, in Dayton. He was born March 12, 1989 in Coldwater to Teresa (Hogan) Roudebush of Coldwater and Ronald Roudebush of Kentucky. He is also survived by a sister Jessica Gast of Covington, KY, a half-brother Nick Roudebush and a half-sister Tami Roudebush both of Dayton, grandparents Bob & Shirley Hogan of Coldwater and Gladys Roudebush of Kettering. He is preceded in death by his brother, Anthony Gast, a grandfather Ray Roudebush and great-grandparents Mike & Mabel Zahn and Ted & Mary Hogan. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. He graduated with honors in 2008 from Coldwater High School where he was a member of the bowling team and the band; he was also active in the local 4H club. A Celebration of His Life will be Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Coldwater United Steel Workers Union Hall in Coldwater.

ROUHIER, Jack M. Rouhier (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 12 October 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Jack M. Rouhier, age 92, formerly of Saint Marys, died October 12, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. He was born October 10, 1928, in Massillon, Ohio, the son of Ernest and Hazel (Steitz) Rouhier. He married Jo Lerch on September 2, 1951, and she survives in Columbus. He is also survived by his daughters: Randi (Mike) Jones; Nancy (Steve) Mowery; by his grandchildren: Erin Jones; Sean and Elizabeth Jones; Megan Mowery; Kirt Mowery; by his great-grandchildren: Cecily Jones and Matilda Jones. Jack was a graduate of Washington High School in Massillon. He served in the US Army in post-war Japan, and later served as a Captain in US Air Force Reserves. He earned his BA in 1952 from Ohio Wesleyan University, and his MA from Ball State University in 1960. Jack spent 32 years in the education field, serving as a 6th grade teacher at the then new West Elementary School in Saint Marys. He later served as the Principal at West Elementary, and also at the then new East Elementary School. He finished his career in education as the Director of Elementary Education for Saint Marys City Schools. Jack will be remembered for his friendly, kind personality. He liked to travel on family vacations, watch sports, play golf and spend time with his many friends. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Saint Marys, and a member of American Legion Post 323. Graveside funeral rites will be at Graceland Cemetery, Sidney, Ohio. Memorial gifts may be given to the Zion Lutheran Church Roof Fund; Capital City Hospice, 2800 Exchange Drive, Suite 170; Columbus, OH; 43231; or Shriners Children Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL, 33607. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, is entrusted with Jack’s funeral arrangements.

ROUTT, Marilyn Kay Routt (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 14, 2015) Marilyn Kay Routt, age 59, of Cavett, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. She was born on May 22, 1955, in St. Marys, the daughter of the late John and Opal (Dunlap) Kingen. She is survived by her husband Steven, her sons Doug (Paula) Bogle of Convoy and Dan (Trina) Bogle of Monroeville, IN, her grandchildren Copsey, Drew, Roselynn, and Kaygen Bogle of Convoy and Madison and Rhiannon Bogle of Monroeville, IN; her brothers Tim (Becky) Kingen of Muncie, IN, Sam Kingen of St. Marys, Randy (Renee) Kingen of West Virginia, Guy Kingen of Celina and half-brothers Greg (Kathy) Correll of Celina and Kenny Correll of Indianapolis. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Kingen, and half-brothers Bob Correll and Carl Garee. She was employed by Eaton Corporation as a production worker. She was a member of Countryside Chapel and North Union United Methodist Churches. Marilyn was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother devoted to her family and especially to her grandchildren. She loved to travel and visit with her friends and family. Funeral Services will take place Friday at Brickner Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Taylor Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to the Scott Fire and EMS Department.

ROWAN, Jean T. Rowan (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 8 January 2011) Jean T. Rowan, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at North Florida Specialty Care. A native of Dayton, she resided in St. Marys from 1961 to 2007, when she moved to Gainesville, FL. She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Don) Meyers; grandsons, Greg and Jeff (Sandra) Gubics; great-granddaughter, Tinleigh Gubics of Gainesville, FL and eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; her son, Stephen and her sister, Virginia Leibold. God saw Jean getting tired. A cure was not to be. He wrapped her in His loving arms and whispered "Come with me." A family celebration of her life will be held on Feb. 5 in Florida. Arrangements are entrusted to Forest Meadows Funeral Home, Cemeteries and Crematory, Gainesville, FL.

ROWE, Gloria K. Rowe (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 13 November 2020) Gloria K. Rowe, age 81, of Wapakoneta, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at her daughter's residence. She was born on July 25, 1939 in Auglaize County to Eugene & Irene (Wallace) Burden who preceded her in death. Her husband Charles Rowe also preceded her in death. Survivors include 5 children Brenda (Del) Galentine, Brian (Karen) Meyer, Fran (Tom) Steinke, Todd (Gina) Hines, Robin (Wayne) Lutz; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters Joyce Sims, Susie Stolzenburg and a daughter-in-law Terri (Joe) Wenning. She was preceded in death by 2 children Kevin Meyer, Julie Gross; 2 grandchildren Benjamin Meyer, Lyndsay Hines and 2 siblings Butch Burden and Deb Rostorfer. Gloria helped out on the farm and retired from Copeland Corporation. She was a babysitter and enjoyed crafting especially quilt making and craft painting. She was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns. Arrangements by Schlosser Funeral Home where masks will be required. Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Rita's Hospice.

ROWE, Louise E. Rowe (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Louise E. Rowe, 78, of 11626 Heron Court, St. Marys, OH, and formerly of Columbus, OH, died Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Joint Township Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, OH. She was born February 14, 1930 in Scott, OH, the daughter of Bruce and Elsie (Stiebeling) Rogers. She married Don W. Rowe on October 3, 1957; he survives at the residence. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Beth (Craig) Metzger of Columbus, OH; a daughter-in-law, Beth Rowe of Centerburg, OH; 5 grandchildren: Katie Coon, Heather and Jessica Metzger, Kody Fox and Brady Rowe; 1 sister, Carol (Merle) Redmond of Marysville, OH; 1 brother, Carl (Sally) Rogers of Las Vegas, NV; step-brothers, Max Lieder and Don (Doris) Lieder both of Plant City, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, a step-mother, Edith (Clinton) Rogers; sister, Connie Foster; son, Douglas Rowe. Louise was a 1948 graduate of Hoagland High School. She earned her B.S. in Education from the Ohio State University in 1952. She was a retired Home Economics teacher and later worked in the food services department of the Columbus City Schools, retiring in 1993. She enjoyed flower gardening, sewing, and playing card and board games. She was a member of the Wayne Street United Methodist Church in St. Marys, OH. Funeral rites will be Saturday, May 24, 2008, in the Meyer Community Chapel on the campus of Otterbein St. Marys Retirement Community, 11300 St. Rt.364, St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert, OH. Memorial donations may be directed to the Otterbein St. Marys Life Enrichment Center.

ROWE, Steve A. Rowe (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 2 April 2014) Steve A. Rowe, age 58, of New Knoxville, died Monday, March 31, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. He was born on Oct. 22, 1955, the son of Thomas R. Rowe and Chessie (Webb) Bennett. His father is deceased and his mother survives in Beauford, SC. On Sept. 30, 2008, he married Linda Shaner, who survives. Other survivors include two children, Shane (Precious) Rowe of St. Marys and Michelle Evans of Celina, two stepchildren, Shawn (Kelly) Long of St. Marys, Heather (Ronnie) Caldwell of New Knoxville, 13 grandchildren and a brother, Johnny (Donna) Rowe of W.Va. Steve worked at Hoge Lumber Co. in New Knoxville. He enjoyed fishing, camping and drawing. A memorial service will be Friday at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Memorials may be directed to the Grand Lake Hospice.

ROWLEY, Derry W. Rowley (Abstracted by Elmer from the Columbus (OH) Dispatch, - Tuesday, November 27, 2001 – Derry used to call on Elmer’s father at his place of business) Derry W. Rowley, born December 9, 1916, died November 26, 2001 at the age of 84 after a courageous battle with cancer at Kobacher House. He is preceded in death by his parents Mary E. and Warren Rowley, brother Seymour Rowley. He was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church since 1967. He was a former member of Kiwanis Int'l and the Transportation Club. He retired from Commercial Motor Freight in 1981 after 44 years of service in various positions in Columbus, Lima and Ft. Wayne, IN. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Jane; 2 daughters, Dianne Wooddell and Nancy Cunningham and her fiancé, Bob Stream; grandchildren, Todd Reigle and Tami (Mike) Skolaris; great-grandson, Mitchell Skolaris; 1 brother Eugene Rowley of Orlando, FL; 2 nephews and 4 nieces. Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 28, 2001 at Schoedinger North Chapel, 5554 Karl Road with interment in Northlawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Epworth United Methodist Church Building Fund, 5100 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43229 in his memory.

ROYSE, David C. Royse (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) David C. Royse, age 20, of Celina, died June 6, 2012 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. David had been hospitalized since a drowning accident at Celina's Eastview Park pond on May 29. He was born in St. Marys on August 13, 1991. His mother: Lori Studer (Fiance' Louie Hendricks) survives in Celina and his father: Steven Royse survives in Vandalia. David is also survived by his maternal grandparents: Connie & Bill Liming of Oneida, TN; paternal grandmother: Mildred Royse of Vandalia and 6 siblings: Dustin Royse, Zack Reis and Katie Reis, all of Celina; Steven Royce Jr. of Houston, OH; Matt Royce of Indian Lake and Kristin Roark of Dayton. A 2010 graduate of Celina High School, he was employed by Heyne Painting of Celina and a member of the Celina Baptist Temple. David was very athletic, participating in track and football in high school. He enjoyed running, fishing and "aggravating his mom". Service on Saturday, June 9th at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to David's family.

RUBEL, Richard Rubel (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – May 9, 2013) Richard Rubel, age 63, of St. Marys, died on Monday May 6, 2013, at Golden Living Center Valley in St. Marys. Arrangements are being completed with Miller Funeral Homes in St. Marys.

RUCHTY, Eva M. Ruchty (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/eva-ruchty) Eva M. Ruchty, age 85 of North Star, Ohio, died Tuesday May 12, 2020 at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born May 1, 1935 in New Weston to the late Aloys & Lidwinda (Mestemaker) Gelhaus. Eva married Ronald Ruchty, her husband of 65 years on April 16, 1955, in St. Bernard Church in Burkettsville. Ron survives in Coldwater. She is also survived by children, Nick & Pam Ruchty of Naples, FL, Renea & Joe Harlamert of Coldwater, Mark & Jill Ruchty of Bradford, Ted & Julie Ruchty of New Weston, and Rhonda & Keith Moorman of Versailles, 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, and in-laws Lou Gelhaus of Ft. Recovery, and Jerry & Thelma Ruchty of Coldwater. In addition to her parents, Eva is preceded in death by siblings and in-laws, Vera & Rich Muhlenkamp, Harold & Mary Gelhaus, and Gene Gelhaus. Eva was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in North Star, and the St. Ann’s Sodality. She was a former member of the Ansonia Life Squad, worked for Bruns Construction for many years, and was the Township Fiscal Officer for 24 years. Eva loved ballroom dancing with her husband Ron, playing cards and together they crafted the perfect Manhattan. Due to COVID-19 a private family service will be held at Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry. A public burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery, North Star. The family requests honoring social distancing for Ron’s safety. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Louis Catholic Church, North Star.

RUCK, John Adam Ruck (Abstracted from the Lima News Jan 7, 1921) John Adam Ruck, age 56, died of uremia.

RUCK, James R. Ruck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – October 31, 2014) James R. Ruck, 76, of 17353 Maier-Barber Road, St. Marys, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 4, 1938, in Findlay, the son of Alfred and Helen (Gross) Ruck. He married Lois Tarbox on Dec. 22, 1957, in Defiance, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 14, 2013. He is survived by his 2 children, Eric (Sue) Ruck of Fredericksburg, VA; Lisa Benoit of St. Marys; by 6 grandchildren, Christopher Benoit; James Benoit; Brittany Ruck; Zachary Ruck; Josh Ruck; Holly LaVelle Schmeiser; by 4 great-grandchildren, Wyatt Benoit; Logan Benoit; Lily Benoit and Riley Benoit; by his siblings, Sharon (Ron) Meyer of Napoleon; William (Carol) Ruck of Miller City; by 1 sister-in-law, Lila Ruck of Houston, TX; and 1 brother- in-law, Kenny Bennett of Defiance. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and by two siblings, Karl Ruck and Connie Bennett. He was a 1956 graduate of Findlay High School, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from JC Penney Company, where he had served as a store manager at many different locations over the years. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Moulton, where he had served as an elder for many terms. He enjoyed woodworking, spending time with his grandchildren and traveling to Vermont each summer to fish. Funeral rites will be Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Moulton. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery of Wapakoneta. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

RUCK, Karl E. Ruck (Abstracted from the Wapakoneta (OH) Daily News– 29 March 2013) Karl E. Ruck, age 79, of Wapakoneta, died Friday, March 29, 2013, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert. He was born Nov. 25, 1933, in Lakeview, the son of Helen H. (Gross) and Alfred Karl Ruck, who preceded him in death. On June 14, 1958, he married Lois Schwer Ridenour, and she died June 10, 2008. Then on Oct. 24, 2009, he married Lila K. Hartman, and she survives. Also surviving are two children, Michael (Mary) Ruck, of Wapakoneta, and Beth (Mark) Gregor, of Bothell, WA; four grandchildren, Heather Ruck, of Wapakoneta, Jacob Ruck, Wapakoneta, Amanda Wise, of Hilliard, and Tara Wise, of Dublin; four siblings, Jim (Lois) Ruck, of St. Marys; Bill (Carol) Ruck, of Miller City, Connie (Ken) Bennett, of Defiance, and Sharon (Ron) Meyer, of Napoleon; and Lila’s children, Michael Hartman, of Houston, TX, Juli (Alan) Scheinthal, of Houston, TX, and Dorothy Marr, of Houston, TX. A 1951 graduate of Findlay High School, Karl was a 1958 graduate of Bowling Green State University, with a degree in business administration. He was a U.S Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired as a national account sales manager from the Duff Truck Lines, Lima, after more than 30 years of service. He then worked as a realtor with Coldwell Banker, Wapakoneta, for 10 years. Karl was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta, and the Lutheran Hour Ministries. An avid golfer, he was a 50-year member of the Wapakoneta Country Club. His past memberships included the Lima Traffic Club, the Fort Wayne Traffic Club, the Lima Exchange Club, member and past president of the Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce, the Wapakoneta Elks, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie 691, and the American Legion, Post 330. Karl was instrumental in establishing the Neil Armstrong Air & Space Museum and the festivities surrounding Neil’s homecoming. Funeral services will be Wednesday at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Wapakoneta. Burial of the cremated remains will follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta VFW. Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.

RUCK, Lois J. Ruck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – December 16, 2013) Lois J. Ruck, age 77, of 17353 Maier-Barber Road in St. Marys, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. She was born on Aug. 26, 1936, in Waterville, NY to Albert and Florabell (Carpenter) Tarbox. On Dec. 22, 1957, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Defiance, she married James R. Ruck, who survives. She is also survived by a son, Eric (Sue) Ruck of Fredricksburg, VA; a daughter, Lisa Benoit of St. Marys; 5 grandchildren, Christopher Benoit; Jimmy Benoit; Brittany Ruck; Josh Ruck; Zachary Ruck; 4 great-grandchildren, Wyatt Benoit; Logan Benoit; Lily Benoit and Riley Benoit; and 1 sister, Lorraine Frank of Huber Heights. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Florabell Tarbox, three brothers, Leroy Tarbox, Albert Tarbox Jr. and Reginald Tarbox and a sister, Helen Powell. She was a 1955 graduate of Waterville, NY High School. Lois served her country in the U.S. Air Force. She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Moulton. Her favorite pastimes included fishing, golfing and keeping in touch with her friends throughout the world via social media sites on her computer. Private family burial will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta.

RUCK, Lura N. Ruck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – October 31, 2014) Lura N. Ruck, age 97, of rural Wapakoneta, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, at her residence with her family at her side. She was born on May 19, 1917, in Auglaize County, the daughter of Floyd and Vasta (Dudgeon) Lhamon, who preceded her in death. On March 24, 1940, she married Floyd C. Ruck, and he died on Sept. 14, 1984. Survivors include 4 children, Ruth Murphy of Richmond, KY; Sam (Kathleen) Ruck; Ned Ruck and Karen Nagel; and Kathy (Mick) Haehn; all of Wapakoneta, 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren and 1 sister, Grace Knatz. She was preceded in death by an infant son, John T. Ruck, three brothers, Glen, Richard and Lewis Lhamon, and a sister, Dorothy Miller. A homemaker, Lura worked at Erb’s Poultry. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta, and its Women’s Guild. She had served as a 4-H adviser, and also entertained with her music at several area nursing homes. For many years, she took pies and cakes to the Auglaize County Fair where she won numerous blue ribbons. Lura was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Reds and the Ohio State University Buckeyes. She also enjoyed gardening, especially flowers and playing games with her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday at the St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Paul United Church of Christ or St. Rita’s Hospice.

RUCK, Myrtle E. Ruck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 30 July 2008) Myrtle E. Ruck, age 89, of rural Wapakoneta, died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at Auglaize Acres. She was born July 23, 1919, in Pusheta Township, Auglaize County, a daughter of Herman and Olga (Baeumel) Lunz and they preceded her in death. On Sept. 5, 1940, she married Clarence J. Ruck, and he preceded her in death Oct. 7, 2003. She was survived by a brother; several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded death by a sister and in-law; a brother; a sister-in-law. Funeral services will be Saturday, at Bayliff & Eley Funeral Ohio 501, Wapakoneta. Burial is follow in the Greenlawn Wapakoneta. Memorial may be directed to the charity of the choice.

RUCK, Ralph H. Ruck (Abstracted from the Lima News Apr 8, 1976) Ralph H. Ruck was born May 13, 1893, in Wapakoneta, the son of Edward and Flora Kentner Ruck. He was married to Cornelia Orphal for 33 years. He retired after 25 years with the Deisel-Wemmer Cigar Co. and retired after 20 years as custodian of Wapakoneta City Schools. Ralph died Apr 7, 1976 in St. Rita's Hospital, Lima. He is survived by 2 daughters; 1 son; 7 grandchildren; and 2 brothers. He was a WWI Army Veteran and is buried in Greenlawn Cemetery.

RUCK, Robert Ruck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 March 2016) Robert "Bob" Ruck, age 73, of Columbus, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Bob was born in St. Marys on May 27, 1942. He is survived by his wife LeeAnn; his sons Christopher (Jennifer) Kowalke of Hilton Head, SC, and C.J. (Diane) Kowalke of Upper Arlington; by his stepson Charles Anderson of Columbus and his stepdaughter Mary Anderson of Pataskala. His grandchildren are Corey, Trey, Spencer, Clayton, Caroline, and Charlie Kowalke and Carey Newman. Bob also leaves behind one sister Luanne (Gary) Kuck of New Knoxville; special niece Lisa (Bob) Jaynes and daughters Anna and Kayla of New Knoxville, and special nephew Kevin (Tina) Wibbeler and son Thomas and daughters Maggie and Emily, and great-niece Lucy of Zanesfield; a special cousin Fritz (Anne) Kuck and son Andrew of Westlake Village, CA. He was preceded in death by father Lee Ruck and mother Madella (Kuck) Ruck of St. Marys. Bob was a kind and loving person. He attended the Ohio State University and was an avid Buckeye sports fan. Bob was a lifelong OSU season ticket holder spending Saturday afternoons at the Shoe rooting on his Buckeyes. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Bob spent his professional career as a computer programmer for 27 years with the Columbia Gas Company. Upon retirement, he joined the event staff as an usher at the Schottenstien Center for 17+ years. Bob enjoyed his monthly poker game with his buddies, being a member of the Bethel International United Methodist Church, casino vacations with family and spending time with his Schott friends. Bob truly enjoyed his poker friends, his Schott Friends and his Columbia Gas friends. Funeral services will be Monday at Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High St., in Worthington. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a charitable donation to the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio by supporting Bob's grandson in the 2016 Buddy Walk. Send an email to [email protected] for more information.

RUCK, Theodore O. Ruck (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 23 April 2008) Theodore O. "Ted" Ruck, age 64, of Wapakoneta, died Tuesday, April 22, 2008, at his residence. He was born April 10, 1944, in Lima, a son of Orville and Florence (Presar) Ruck and she preceded him in death. On March 31, 1944, he married Joyce Reilly, and she survives in Wapakoneta. He is also survived by three children, Michelle (Brad) Hards of Avon Lake, Todd (Susan) Ruck of Hilliard and Brian (Alise) Ruck of Havertown, PA; a step-son, Chad Whitmore of Wapakoneta; six grandchildren; a step- grandchild; four sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, at the St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta. Burial will be at a later date in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Tri-County Visiting Nurses & Hospice.

RUDOLPH, Hazel P. Rudolph (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – January 12, 2012) Hazel P. (Ginger) Rudolph, age 90, of 910 N. Sugar St., Celina, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. She was born on Nov. 15, 1921, in West Milton, to Harley and Rosa (Bond) Newman, and they preceded her in death. On March 22, 1945, she married Leroy Rudolph, and he preceded her in death on April 13, 1994. She is survived by 1 daughter, Dusky (Sharon) Crosley of Azle, TX; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, William Newman; five brothers; and two sisters. She served her country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. Funeral services will be Monday at the Bailey-Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Burial will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery in Versailles. Lehman- Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Home Health and Hospice.

RUEDEBUSCH, Althea S. Ruedebusch (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – March 6, 2012) Althea S. Ruedebusch, age 90, of Wapakoneta, died Sunday, March 4, 2012, at The Gardens, Wapakoneta. She was born on April 13, 1921, in Wapakoneta, the daughter of Eugene and Lillia (Weifenbach) Slattery, and they preceded her in death. On Sept. 6, 1952, she married Norman F. Ruedebusch, and he preceded her in death on March 22, 1999. She is survived by 2 children, Bruce Ruedebusch of Wapakoneta and Susan (Tim) McCarty of Dublin; 5 grandchildren, Madison and Wesley Ruedebusch and Ben, Christopher and Michael McCarty; 3 siblings, Geraldine Metzger of St. Marys, Imogene Mox of Delphos, and Calvin Slattery of New Bremen. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Byron and Dana Slattery; and a sister, Mary Jane Scheufler. A homemaker, Althea retired as a receptionist in 1986 from the Wapakoneta Machine Co. She was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church, Wapakoneta, where she taught Sunday school for many years and was active with the Election Day suppers and funeral dinners. A 1939 graduate of Blume High School, she also volunteered with the American Red Cross Bloodmobile. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday at the First United Methodist Church, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Wapakoneta. Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, State Route 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church or to the Activity Fund at The Gardens.

RUEN, Janet A. Plikerd Ruen (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – September 28, 2012) Janet A. Plikerd Ruen, age 49, of Venedocia, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012, at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center. She was born on April 24, 1963, in Lima, to Wesley F. and Dorothea Pugh Plikerd, and her father preceded her in death. Her mother survives her in Spencerville. On Sept. 24, 1983, she married Douglas R. Ruen, and he survives. She is also survived by 2 daughters, Rachel A. (Bryan) Sipe of Mendon and Laura E. (Josh) Lyle of Spencerville; and 2 granddaughters. She was preceded in death by a sister. Funeral services will be Monday at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville. Burial will be held at a later date in the Venedocia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Van Wert Humane Society.

RUESE, Donald A. Ruese (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 5 February 2011) Donald A. Ruese, age 71, of 23 Deer Drive, New Bremen, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys from injuries he suffered from a fall. He was born on June 12, 1939, in New Bremen, the son of Howard and Alice (Bushman) Ruese. On Nov. 11, 1961, he married Carol Sue Oldiges, and she survives in New Bremen. He is also survived by his children, Timothy L. (Elizabeth) Ruese of Strongsville, Caren A. (Bruce) Reese of Lawrenceville, GA, Suzanne N. (Brian) Weber of New Carlisle; his grandchildren, Caitlyn and Sara Ruese, Brenden Reese, Adrianne and Maci Krites, Garratt, Morgan and Isabelle Weber and his sister, Lois (Carl) Rabley of Elida. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer of New Bremen, where he had served on various church committees. He had served on the New Bremen Village Council for four years and was a retired member of the New Bremen/ German Township Fire Department, where he had served for 21 years. He had been a little league coach, a founding member of the New Bremen Jaycees, served on the Auglaize County Sesquicentennial committee, was a charter member of the New Bremen Historic Association and was a member of the FOE 1391 of Minster. He was a machinist at the former Dairy Farm Products and Beatrice Foods in New Bremen. Funeral services will be Monday at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. Burial will be held in the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Gilberg- Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, to the New Bremen Fire Foundation or to the New Bremen Historic Association

RUESE, Marjorie J. Ruese (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 26 November 2008) Marjorie J. Ruese, age 92, of Wapakoneta, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008, at Mercy Sienna Care Center, Dayton. She was born Oct. 17, 1916, in Hansford, WV, a daughter of Michael J. and Ethyl J. (Stewart) Whalen Sr., and they preceded her in death. On May 19, 1945, she married Paul W. Ruese and he preceded her in death Feb. 10, 1980. She is survived by a son, Paul W. (Elaine) Ruese Jr., of Winston-Salem, NC; a daughter, Nora J. (Fred) Schreel of Dayton; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 1 daughter-in-law; and 1 former daughter-in-law. She was also preceded in death by a son Michael H. Ruese and an infant son. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, Ohio 501, Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Jude's Children Hospital.

RUFF, Jacqueline Sue (Kuck) Ruff (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – September 23, 2014) After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Jacqueline Sue (Kuck) Ruff, 62, of Sidney Center, NY, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, at the AO Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, NY, while surrounded by family and friends. Jackie was born on June 24, 1952, in Lima, to Wallace W. and Marian E. Kuck. Jackie is survived by her mother, Marian Kuck of New Knoxville, her children, Alisha (Carlton) Rule of Oneonta, Jason (Renae) Ruff of Oxford, her companion, Larry Hagedorn and his family, her grandchildren, Gabby and Mia Barbera, Olivia, Griffin and Maeve Rule and Jacob and Jadyn Ruff, and her siblings Gary (Luanne) Kuck, Sandy (Roger) Hoelscher, Gene (Jane) Kuck and Steve (Kay) Kuck, all of New Knoxville. Jackie was preceded in death by her father, Wallace W. Kuck. Jackie spent her youth in New Knoxville, where she met her former husband and friend, Wayne Ruff. The two were married in 1971 and moved to Sidney Center, NY, where they raised their family. Jackie had a deep love for her family and friends, animals and art, all of which she had in abundance. Jackie turned her creative talents into her own business, Bellatare Creations, where she made beautiful wreaths, sculptures, and other home decor. She also worked for many years at Chambers Auction in Unadilla, and most recently at SUNY Oneonta in the Office of International Education. Arrangements are being handled by CH Landers Funeral Home, 21 Main St., Sidney, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to AO Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta.

RUHENKAMP, Terrence A. Ruhenkamp (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HOGENK1/obit.cgi?user=89612309_TRuhenkamp) Terrence A. “Terry” Ruhenkamp, age 72, of New Bremen passed away May 14, 2018 at his home in New Bremen. He was born in Sidney Ohio on January 31, 1946 to the late Henry & Mildred (Evers) Ruhenkamp. On May 26, 1989 in Sidney he married Cathy Shaner and she survives in New Bremen. He is also survived by step-daughters: Carol Ann Lopshire, Ottawa and Stacy & Chris Harter, Van Wert, step-grandchildren Ethan & Taylor, brothers & sister: Leon & Janet Ruhenkamp, Versailles, Bob & Barb Ruhenkamp Fort Loramie, Cheryl & Bob Hamberg, Portland, MI, Bruce Ruhenkamp, Fort Loramie & Larry Ruhenkamp, Houston, brothers-in-law: Phil & Carol Shaner, St. Marys, Carl Shaner, Celina, Leonard Shaner & Sue, Florida, David Shaner & Karen, St. Marys. Terry was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church, Fort Loramie and for 25 years he was a maintenance worker for Lake Loramie State Park and helped farming on the family farm. He attended Fort Loramie High School. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 17 2018 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Fort Loramie. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Mercer Health & Grand Lake Hospice.

RUHLEN, Gene Ruhlen (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) Gene Ruhlen, age 84, of St. Marys, formerly of Mendon, passed away April 30 at home, with his loving family present. He was born Jan. 25, 1930 in the old Lima City Hospital in Lima, the oldest child and only son of C. V. & Viola Neubrecht Ruhlen. Gene grew up on a farm south of Lima. He attended Lima Perry Schools and graduated from Lima Shawnee High School with the class of 1949. On Aug. 20, 1949, Gene enlisted in the United States Air Force. He trained as an airplane engine mechanic, and was stationed at Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu, Hawaii. His air transport group carried wounded Korean War soldiers from Japan back to the States. He received an honorable discharge on Jan. 29, 1953. He was a life member of Spencerville V.F.W. Post #6772. Gene worked at Nameplate in Spencerville, The Lima News, The Lima Citizen and Petro-Chemical. He retired from the Citizens Commercial Bank of Celina in 1990, after 26 years of service. He had been on the Mendon Board of Public Affairs. He was a member of Mendon United Methodist Church, and had served as financial secretary of the church. While at The Lima News, he met the love of his life…..Marilyn Miller, and they were married on Dec. 20, 1953. They celebrated 60 years of marriage on Dec. 20, 2013, with all of their family present. They lived for 47 years on South Main Street in Mendon, then in 2011 moved to Otterbein St. Marys. Gene loved to hunt, fish, ride motorcycles, and be outside. After retiring, he enjoyed auctions and antiquing. He collected antique tobacco items and fishing lures. He also crafted meticulously detailed miniature models of local homes and buildings. He was a loving family man who enjoyed every minute spent with his kids and grandkids, and was so proud of all of their accomplishments and achievements. Gene is survived by his wife Marilyn, their 3 children, 1 son, Dr. Michael (Cathy) Ruhlen of Charlotte, NC, 2 daughters, Lisa (Bob) Moeller of Chickasaw, and Terri (Scott) Shutt of Lima, their 7 grandchildren: Chris (Cathy) Ruhlen of Kensington, MD; Jenny (Todd) Bruns of Celina; Tara Ruhlen of Charlotte, NC; Kelly (Ben) Rude of Huntersville, NC; Ben (Sarah) Moeller of Coldwater; and Emily Shutt and Sam Shutt, both of Lima, and 9 great- grandchildren: Anna, Casey & Keira Ruhlen of Kensington, MD, Nicholas, Rachel, and Adam Moeller of Coldwater, and Cole, Hope, & Joy Bruns of Celina. Also surviving is his 1 sister: Erma Jane (Larry) Hawkins of Elida, 1 sister-in-law: Barbara Miller of Coshocton, and 2 nieces and 2 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents-in-law: Dwight M. & Joanna H. Miller and his brother-in-law: Jack Miller. Funeral Services will be Saturday, May 3, at Mendon United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Mendon Cemetery, with graveside military rites to be conducted by the Spencerville V.F.W. Honor Guard. Memorial Contributions may be made to Grand Lake Hospice or the Mendon United Methodist Church Sanctuary Fund.

RULEY, Melvin J. Ruley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 23 February 2018) Melvin J. Ruley, age 80, of South Main Street, Minster, passed away of natural causes Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born Aug. 10, 1937, in Minster, to the late Cape and Luella (Steinecker) Ruley. Melvin is survived by three sisters-in-law, Laura Ruley, Piqua, Sarah Ruley and Bernadette Ruley, both of Minster, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister-in-law: Harold, Donald, Richard and Lois, Norman and Vernon Ruley. Mr. Ruley served in the U.S. Army in the early 1960s. He had been stationed in Washington State where he was assigned motor-pool duties. Melvin had been engaged in the business of automobile and truck sales all of his working life. He purchased and resold his first car at age 13 in 1950. He then started working with his brother Harold at Minster Motor Sales and Oldsmobile Garage. For several years, Melvin owned and operated Ruley Motor Sales before working for Lake Auto Sales and present-day Chariot Motors, all located in St. Marys. Although Melvin officially retired in 2011, he continued to stop in and observe the day-to-day activities in the car business he loved. In his leisure, Mel enjoyed cooking, grooming his potted flowers and especially watching the neighborhood activities with his dog Charlie at his side. Funeral services will be Saturday at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie. Interment will follow at the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Memorials may be made to the Center for Neurological Development in Burkettsville.

RULEY, Norman W. Ruley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 August 2009) Norman W. Ruley, age 80, 294 E. Third St., Minster, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009, in the emergency room of Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born Nov. 10, 1928, in Minster, a son to Joseph and Luella (Steinecker) Ruley and they preceded him in death. On March 24, 1951, in Wapakoneta, he married Sarah (Sally) Beinker, she survives. He is survived by his children, Laura (Wayne) Byerly of St. Marys, Debra Dysert of Celina; four grandchildren, Chris, Kevin and Greg Kohne, Brian Moorman; five great-grandchildren, Josie, Justin Kohne, Norman Ian, Hunter and Gavin Moorman; and his siblings, Vernon (Bernadette) Ruley of Minster, Melvin Ruley of Minster. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey; a son-in-law, Bruce Dysert; and three brothers, Harold, Don, and Rick. He was a member of the First Church of God in St. Marys. He was a veteran of the Army, having served in Korea. He retired from Crown Equipment after 38 years. Memorial donations may be directed to Minster VFW and the American Legion Firing Squad. Funeral services will be Monday, at Hogenkamp Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen.

RULEY, Sarah Ruley (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/sarah-sally-ruley) Sarah “Sally” Ruley, age 88, of Minster, Ohio died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She was born February 14, 1932 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Maurice & Alice (Corson) Beinker. She married Norman Ruley on March 24, 1951 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. He preceded her in death on August 8, 2009. She is survived by daughters: Laura & Wayne Byerly, St. Marys, Deb Dysert, Celina, grandchildren: Chris Kohne, Kevin & Lisa Kohne & Greg Kohne, Brian & Nikki Moorman, great grandchildren, Ian, Hunter, Gavin, Makayla & McKenzie Moorman, Josie & Justin Kohne; sisters: Lillian Lowe, Vandalia, Maureen & Tom Wenger, Clayton, and sister-in-law Bernadette Ruley, Minster. She was preceded in death by her son Jeffrey Ruley, son-in-law Bruce Dysert, brother, Daniel & Joan Beinker. She was a member of First Church of God, St. Marys. Due to COVID 19 concerns there will be a private family viewing at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster and private graveside services at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. In lieu of any flowers the family would like donations made to The Cancer Association of Auglaize County, 120 S Front St, St Marys, OH 45885.

RULEY, Vernon L. Ruley (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 15 October 2016) Vernon L. Ruley, age 84, of Minster, passed away surrounded by his family Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, at Heritage Center, Minster. He was born on May 30, 1932, in Minster, to the late Cape and Luella (Steinecker) Ruley. On Nov. 19, 1970, he married Bernadette Filburn and she survives in Minster. He is also survived by 2 children: Lisa Ruley of New Bremen and Denice Hagens of Rockford; his grandchildren: Sean Parlett Hagens and Alexa Hagens and 1 brother Mel Ruley of Minster. He was preceded in death by son-in-law Chad Hagens and brothers Harold, Richard, Norman and Donald. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. A funeral service will be Wednesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster.

RUMER, Julie E. Rumer (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 26 April 2010) Julie E. Rumer, age 65, of Bellefontaine, died Friday, April 23, 2010, at her home. She was born April 10, 1945, in Dayton, a daughter to the late Louis and Hazel Viola (Custer) Dickman. On July 12, 1968, in St. Marys, she married John C. Rumer Sr.; he preceded her in death Jan. 12, 1991. She is survived by a son, John (Patty) Rumer of Bellefontaine; a daughter, Melissa (Tony) Parmer of Fayetteville, NC; a sister and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother. Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine is handling the arrangements. Funeral services will be Wednesday. Burial will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to Logan County Cancer Society.

RUMP, Edward E. Rump (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 22 December 2016) Edward E. Rump, age 84, of New Bremen, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. He was born in New Bremen on July 14, 1932, to the late Edgar E. and Vilma A. (Gruebmeyer) Rump. On July 30, 1957, he married Marian "Mamie" Meier in Celina, and she survives in New Bremen. Also surviving are his children: Ed (Barb) Rump of New Bremen, Lori Garman of New Bremen, and Jeff (Beth) Rump of Golden, CO; grandchildren: Eddie (Rickie) Rump, Jason Rump, all of Loveland, CO, Christan (Kris) Hyde, Robyn (Nate) Schwieterman, and Brian Garman, all of New Bremen; great-grandchildren: Allison Rump, Everett and Piper Hyde, and Noah and Ivan Schwieterman; a sister and brother-in-law Beverly and Ralph Plattner of New Bremen; brothers-in-laws Robert Meier of St. Marys and Br. Norbert Meier of the Trappist Monastery in Kentucky. Ed was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen, where he was a lector and Eucharistic minister for many years, sang in the church choir, instructed RCIA, and was a CCD teacher for 15 years. He was always a phone call away whenever the church was in need of a helping hand. He was a 1950 graduate of New Bremen High School, a former New Bremen JayCees member, and an active member of the New Bremen Athletic Boosters. He owned and operated the former Rump's Service Station and Rump's Express Mart in New Bremen for many years. Ed will be remembered for his wit, his kind heart and for the love of his family. A Celebration of Life Memorial Mass will be Tuesday at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. Inurnment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen handled the arrangements.

RUMP, Marion C. Rump (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 18 November 2020) Marion C. "Mamie" Rump, age 85, of New Bremen, died on Tuesday, Nov. 17 aat Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices of St. Marys where she had resided for the past few years. She was born on Jan. 30, 1935 in Celina, the daughter of the late Joseph V. and Mary A. (Schoesser) Meier. On July 30, 1957 she married Edward E. Rump, who died on Dec. 20, 2016. She is survived by her children: Ed (Barb) Rump of New Bremen, Lori Garman of New Bremen and Jeff (Beth) Rump of Golden, CO; her grandchildren: Eddie (Rickie) Rump, Jason Rump, Christan (Kris) Hyde, Robyn (Nate) Schwieterman and Brian Garman; her great-grandchildren: Allison Rump, Everett and Piper Hyde, Noah and Ivan Schwieterman; a brother Robert Meier of St. Marys and a sister in-law Beverly Plattner of New Bremen. Along with her parents and husband, Mamie was preceded in death by her brothers: Herbert, Joseph and Norbert Meier and a brother in-law Ralph Plattner. Mamie had been a long-time member of The Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. She was a graduate of Celina Immaculate Conception School. She then attended Mount St. Joseph School of Nursing in Cincinnati, where she graduated with honors. Over the years, she was a nurse with Dr. Beach and Dr. Ziegenbusch in New Bremen, at Otis Hospital in Celina and later at the clinic at Goodyear in St. Marys. She retired as a surgical nurse from Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. Mamie was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan since the 1950s and she always enjoyed watching them play either on television or in person. She also was a loyal fan of the New Bremen Cardinals, attending countless events, and was also a member of the athletic boosters and music boosters. She always enjoyed coffee time with her friends, spending time with her family at the yearly summer sausage making parties and being entertained by her great-grandchildren. A Memorial Mass at The Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. Inurnment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Memorial contributions in memory of Mamie can be made to Grand Lake Hospice (1122 E. Spring Street, St. Marys). Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen has been entrusted with the arrangements.

RUMP, Robert F. Rump (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 November 2020) Robert F. "Red" Rump, age 82, of New Bremen, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton due to complications of COVID-19. He was born on May 23, 1938 at home in New Bremen, the son of the late Walter W. Rump and Jeanette A. (Gruebmeyer) Rump Hegemier. On July 23, 1966 he married Linda Cummings at St. Paul Church in New Bremen and she survives. Also surviving are his children: Valerie Beck of Lima, Julie (Kurt) Ehemann of Anna, Martie (Jerry) Bradley of Columbus and Kimberly Friedrichs of Alton, IL; three grandchildren: Matthew Beck, Shelby (Jason) Gibbs and Devon (James) Moran; three great-grandchildren: Abel, Aria, Aiden and a brother, Vernon (Betty) Rump of Muncie, IN. Along with his parents, Red was preceded in death by his stepfather Leo Hegemier and a brother Donald (Imogene) Rump. Red was a 1956 graduate of New Bremen High School and he was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. As a young man, he worked for Crown Equipment Corp. and the former New Idea, however he ended up making a career as an over the road truck driver. Over the years, he drove for the former Tranco of New Bremen, Victory Express (US Xpress) of Dayton and Kirk NationaLease of Sidney. Red enjoyed taking family trips to northern Michigan and Cedar Point and the family frequently attended the sprint races at all the local race tracks. He was a member of the former New Bremen Lions Club and he enjoyed socializing at the Minster FOE Eagles, playing cards with his friends and taking trips to casinos. He loved to celebrate birthdays and holidays with his family. He had a special love for dogs and was an avid OSU Buckeyes and NASCAR fan. Funeral services will be at St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. The family respectfully asks that social distancing and CDC guidelines be followed at the services. Memorial contributions in memory of Red can be made to St. Paul Church at 119 N. Franklin St., New Bremen, Ohio 45869, or to the Shelby County Animal Rescue Foundation at P.O. Box 671 Sidney, Ohio 45365. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen has been entrusted with the services.

RUMP, Vilma A. Rump (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 13 June 2008) Vilma A. Rump, age 96, of 227 E. Monroe St., New Bremen, died Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She was born June 3, 1912, near New Bremen, a daughter of Frederick and Flora (Wehrman) Gruebmeyer. On Dec. 5, 1931, she married Edgar E. Rump and he preceded her in death Nov. 11, 1991. She is survived by a son, Edward E. (Mamie) Rump; and a daughter, Beverly (Ralph) Plattner, both of New Bremen; six grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Jeanette Hegemier; and a brother, Wilbert Gruebmeyer of New Bremen. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Rodney Miller; a great-grandson, Dustin Quelhorst; and a brother, Leonard Gruebmeyer. She was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen and a member of the Busy 12 and the Christian Service Guild of the church. She had also helped on the funeral lunch committee of the church for a number of years. She was a member of the Woodman of the World Camp 149 of New Bremen and was a quilter at the New Bremen Senior Citizens. She was a New Bremen Schools Safety Patrol member for a number of years. She had attended the New Bremen Schools. She had been a lab technician at the former Beatrice Foods in New Bremen and had also worked at the former Garman Store and Vicki's Stitch and Sew, both in New Bremen. Funeral services will be Tuesday, at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. Burial will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be directed to either the church memorial fund or to the New Bremen Emergency Squad. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is handling the arrangements.

RUMPFF, Lucille E Roettger Rumpff (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 15 February 2012) Lucille E. Rumpff, age 90, of St. Marys, died Monday, Feb. 13, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. She was born on Aug. 5, 1921, in Mercer County, to Clarence and Luetta (Dammeyer) Roettger, and they preceded her in death. On June 21, 1937, she married Robert N. Rumpff, and he preceded her in death on June 17, 1994. She is survived by a son, Roger (Linda) Rumpff of Sidney; two daughters, Shirley Ann (Edwin) Cotterman of Sidney and Nancy (Paul) Gibson of St. Marys; a brother, Orin (Lois) Roettger of St. Marys; five grandchildren, Greg and Brett Rumpff, Lori and Lisa Werling and Mike Gibson; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Norbert Roettger and three sisters, Marie Neuman, Katherine Dingledine and Laverta Joyce. Lucille spent a lifetime as a homemaker, she worked as a seamstress for many years and also worked at the St. Marys Foundry cleaning the offices for 10 years. In addition, she sold Avon for more than 50 years. She was a past madam president of the Eagle Auxiliary Post 767, St. Marys. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all. Funeral services will be Friday at Cisco Funeral Home in St. Marys, 1175 E. Greenville Road. Burial will follow at German Protestant Cemetery in New Bremen. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

RUMPLE, Harvey E. Rumple (Abstracted from the Daily Standard, Feb 22, 2003) Rockford native Harvey E. Rumple, age 77, Vine Street, Wapakoneta, died Feb. 19, 2003, at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home, where he had resided since February 1998. He was born Jan. 2, 1926, in Rockford, to Cloyd and Goldie (Shock) Rumple. On May 9, 1947, he married Ada J. Hook who survives. Also surviving are five sons, two daughters, a brother, a sister, 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A brother, James, and a sister, Bessie Logan, are deceased. He retired in 1988 as a supervisor at the Ford Motor Co., Lima Engine Plant, where he had worked for more than 31 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and earned a Purple Heart. He was a 1944 graduate of Parkway High School and a member of the Wapakoneta Church of the Nazarene. Services are Monday at the church. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, with graveside rites by the Wapakoneta Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, Wapakoneta is entrusted with the arrangements.

RUNNION, Arlene L. Runnion (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 26 January 2009) Arlene L. Runnion, age 82, of Van Wert, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009, at Van Wert County Hospital, in Van Wert. She was born Dec. 8, 1926, in Brooklyn, MI, a daughter of Ray G. and Eda L. (Bollenbacher) Jewell and they preceded her in death. On Jan. 4, 1948, she married Robert W. Runnion and he preceded her in death Feb. 28, 2008. She is survived by a son, Dana (Rhonda) Runnion of St. Marys; a brother; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Teresa Ann Taylor; and a sister. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home and Crematory. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Van Wert.

RUPARD, Nelson E. Rupard, Jr. (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Nelson E. Rupard, Jr., 47, of 03280 Markley Road in St. Marys, OH died Monday July 19, 2010 at his residence. He was born January 18, 1963 in Dayton, OH to Nelson Eugene and Juanona (Blair) Rupard, Sr. He is survived by 1 daughter, Amanda Pak Rupard of St. Marys, OH; his father, N. “Gene” Rupard of St. Marys, OH; 2 sisters, Deb (John) Kable of St. Marys, OH; Sonya (Jeff Steinke) Rupard of Celina, OH; 1 brother, Ronald (Brenda) Rupard of St. Marys, OH; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanona Rupard;, infant brother, Gregory Rupard; paternal grandparents, Nelson and Katherine Rupard; and maternal grandparents, Ercil and Ella Blair. He was a 1981 graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys. Nelson was a career service man, having served as a Sergeant 1st Class in the military police for the United States Army. While stationed at Fort McClellan in Alabama, he was critically injured in a motorcycle accident, which led to a subsequent premature retirement and return to his hometown of St. Marys. He was a life member of both the American Legion Post # 323 and VFW Post # 9289 and Eagles Lodge Aerie # 767, all in St. Marys. Prior to his becoming disabled he had played drums for the local band “The Country Notes.” He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. An avid outdoorsman, he was able to realize a dream of harvesting a buck while participating in the Northwest Ohio Safari Club Handicapped Hunt. His most proud achievement was being a proud and loving father to his daughter, Amanda. She meant more to him than anything else in the world, and he made certain that everyone knew it. Rites are scheduled Friday July 23, 2010 at Miller Funeral Home & Cremation Service 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, OH.

RUPARD, Ronald K. Rupard - death announcement (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 14 August 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Ronald K. Rupard, age 49, of St. Marys, OH died Friday August 14, 2020 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH from injuries sustained in an accident that occurred August 2 in rural Auglaize Co. Arrangements are being completed with the Miller Bros. Funeral Directors in St. Marys.

RUPERT, Darell D. Rupert (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 4 June 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Darell D. Rupert, age 72, of Saint Marys, died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at his residence. He was born August 4, 1947, in Celina, Ohio, the son of Orval and Leora (Wierwille) Rupert. He married Roberta Baker on July 12, 1969; she preceded him in death on August 15, 2018. He is survived by his two children: Darlene (John) Donovan of Wapakoneta; Travis (Lori) Rupert of New Bremen. He is survived by 2 step-grandchildren: Joshua Drexler; Brian (Megan) Drexler; by three step-grandchildren: Abigail Imwalle; Everleigh Drexler; Kenlee Drexler. He is survived by his siblings: Ted Rupert of Wapakoneta; Dennis Clausing of Cleveland; Larry Clausing of Saint Marys; and Roger Clausing of Saint Marys. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orval Rupert l and Leora (Wierwille) Clausing Rupert. Darell was a 1965 graduate of New Knoxville High School. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He had worked at Crown Equipment Company; Hoge Lumber and Thieman Tailgate. He grew up attending the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, where he had served as church deacon. He was an active member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Saint Marys. Darell enjoyed woodworking, and hanging out with his friends each day for coffee at Vogel’s Bake Shop. He was a member of the Saint Marys Garden Club, Eagles Lodge 767 and American Legion Post 444, New Knoxville. Funeral rites will be at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Military burial rites will be at Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio. Memorial gifts may be given to Grace United Methodist Church.

RUPERT, Dorabelle Marie Rupert (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 13 April 2011) Dorabelle Marie Rupert, age 92, of Bullhead City, AZ, and formerly of Ada, died Thursday, April 7, 2011, at Silver Creek Leisure Living in Bullhead City, AZ. She was born on Jan. 30, 1919, in Lafayette, the daughter of Lowell and Wilma McQuown Sr., and they preceded her in death. She married Justin Shadley, and he preceded her in death. She then married Norbert Rupert, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, E. Wesley (Deb) Shadley of Bullhead City, AZ; her daughter, Pamela Thomson of Forest; six grandchildren, Dan (Wendy) Thomson of Forest, Doreen (Eric) Flowers of Forest, Jennifer (Trever) Wagner of Amarillo, TX, Megan (Keith) Norgrove of Albuquerque, NM, Rachel (Chris) Shadley of Bullhead City, AZ, Ethan Shadley of Bullhead City, AZ; 8 great-grandchildren, Corey Thomson, Brayden Flowers, Brenna Flowers, Alex Wagner, Hannah Wagner, Roland Wagner, Aja Norgrove, Kail Norgrove; 1 brother, Paul McQuown of Gary, MN and 11 nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Lowell McQuown Jr.; her sister, Betty Ludwig and her son-in-law, Duane Thomson. She lived in Ada until 1967 when she married and moved to St. Marys. She lived in St. Marys until her husband died in 1994. She then moved to Bullhead City, AZ, in 1995, where she had since resided. She was a member of many organizations and women's clubs, which included: Mother's Club, Eight and Forty, Clef Club, Liberty Grange, Eagles, Farm Bureau Council, Crochet Club, Farmers Community Institute, PTA president, American Legion Ladies' Auxiliary and the Professional Business Women's Association. She was a member of Sugar Grove United Methodist Church in Ada, the Sugar Grovettes Quartet in Ada and Hope United Methodist Church in Bullhead City, AZ. She was employed during her life as a seamstress and waitress. Funeral services will be Friday at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Ada. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association. Memorial contributions may be directed to a fund to further his daughter’s education.

RUPERT, Evelyn E. Rupert (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 February 2019) Evelyn E. Rupert, age 94, of St. Marys, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 at Vancrest of St. Marys. Arrangements are pending at Cisco Funeral Home in St. Marys.

RUPERT, Leon R. Rupert (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Leon R. Rupert, age 65, 310 S. Main St., Mendon, died Sept. 10, 2006, at his residence. He was born Nov. 17, 1940, in St. Marys, to Leroy and Golda Mihm Rupert. Survivors are 2 sons, Leroy (Michelle), of Mendon, and Roger (April), of Ansonia; 1 daughter, Angie (Lester) Gause, of Decatur, IN; a stepdaughter, Charlene (John), of St. Marys; 2 brothers, William (Barb), of Xenia, and Michael (Irene), of Miles, MA; 2 sisters, Virginia Carter, of Celina, and Janet Seibert, of St. Marys; two half-brothers, Doug (Martha), of New Knoxville, and Jack (Nancy), of Galveston, TX; 1 half-sister, Debra (Dean) Kyle, of Phoenix, AZ; 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Deceased are a grandchild and three great-grandchildren. He was employed for many years at the St. Marys Foundry Co. Services are Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

RUPERT, Matthew D. Rupert (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 10 March 2020 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Matthew D. Rupert, age 47, of Wapakoneta, OH died Saturday March 7, 2020 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born January 13, 1973 in St. Marys, OH to Rusty and Vickie (Huddleston) Rupert. He is survived by: father Rusty (Debra) Rupert of Wapakoneta, OH; mother Vickie Lhamon of Wapakoneta, OH; 1 brother Clinton (Beth) Rupert of Wapakoneta, OH; a step-sister Marci (Bob) Sease of Upper Sandusky, OH; a nephew Jesse Rupert; nieces Dakota Rupert and Ashley Sease; paternal grandmother Carol McDonald of St. Marys, OH; aunts and uncles: Ron and Julie Rupert of Whitesboro, TX; Roxann and Jim Lengerich of St. Marys, OH; Sue and Dwight Wolfe of St. Marys, OH; Lynn and Ralph Ruth of St. Marys, OH and numerous cousins and other members of his extended family. Preceded in death by: grandparents Ernest and Jean Huddleston; grandfather John McDonald; grandfather Harry Douglas Rupert. He was a graduate of Anna High School (Class of 1992). Prior to becoming disabled, he had worked for the AGRANA Products in Botkins, OH and SETEX Corp. in St. Marys. His favorite pastimes included watching movies, eating delicious food and spending time with his family. He was also very fond of animals. 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.

RUPERT, Roberta Mae Rupert (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ 16 August 2018) Roberta Mae Rupert, age 74, of 798 Gordon Grove, Saint Marys, died August 15, 2018, at Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community. She was born December 24, 1943, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Evelyn (Erbaugh) Baker. She married Darell Rupert on July 12, 1969, at the Antioch United Methodist Church in Brookville, OH; he survives at the residence. She is also survived by her children: Darlene (John) Donovan of Wapakoneta; Travis (Lori) Rupert of New Bremen. She is survived by her siblings: Carolyn Stall of North Grosvenordale, CT; Deborah Campbell of Manheim, PA. She is survived by 2 step- grandchildren: Joshua Drexler and Brian (Megan) Drexler; by 3 step-great grandchildren: Abigail Imwalle; Everleigh Drexler; Kenley Drexler. She was preceded in death by her parents. Roberta was a 1962 graduate of Trotwood-Madison High School. She earned a BA from Miami University in Oxford. She retired from New Knoxville Local School district, and she also worked as a substitute teacher in Auglaize County. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Saint Marys. She had formerly belonged to the First United Church of Christ in New Knoxville, where she had taught Sunday School and Catechism for many years. She enjoyed reading, camping and traveling. Funeral rites will be Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial rites will be Wednesday at Dayton National Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to Neurological Development Center, PO Box 117, Burkettsville, Ohio, 54310.

RUPPERT, Dennis R. Ruppert (Abstracted from Schlosser Funeral Home, Wapakoneta, Ohio, 6 January 2018) Dennis R. “Slick” Ruppert, age 74, of Wapakoneta, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Wapakoneta Manor. He was born on May 20, 1943 in Little Rock, AR to Raymond E. & Rosemary (Hamp) Ruppert who preceded him in death. He is survived by his two children; Kathy (Greg) Chambers of Marysville, Jeff (Missy) Ruppert of Wapakoneta, five grandchildren; Derek (Amber) Chambers, Devin Chambers, Shelby Ruppert, Mia Bartlett, Marshall Bartlett, six great-grandchildren; Leyton, Rozelyn, Gweneth, Wesley, Kyiah, Abrey Chambers, two sisters; Diane (Jim) Debell, Shelly (Scot) Bertram and a brother Gregg (Joni) Ruppert. Slick retired from G.A. Wintzer and Son Co. with 50 years of service as a truck driver. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Wapakoneta Eagles #691. He enjoyed riding his bicycle, watching westerns, the Cincinnati Reds and Bengals, the Ohio State Buckeyes and dearly loved his dog “Coco.” Most of all he enjoyed talking with everyone and never knew a stranger. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta. . Burial will be at a later date at St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Wapakoneta Eagles #691.

RUPPERT, Donald E, Ruppert (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Donald E, “Whitey” Ruppert, 71, of 1410 Oakview Drive, St. Marys, OH, died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born March 1, 1938 in Wapakoneta, OH, the son of Eamer and Norma (Eisert) Ruppert. He married Deloris Eloise Bailey on July 18, 1959; she survives at the residence. He is also survived by Terry (Joyce) Ruppert of St. Marys, OH; Lisa (Donnie) Peters of Indianapolis, IN; 4 grandchildren: Kelly Ruppert; Kyle Ruppert; Jill (Kevin) McWilliams; Brian Bondoc; 1 brother, Dale (Patricia) Ruppert of Wapakoneta, OH; 2 sisters, Betty Johnson; and Gladys Zwiebel both of Wapakoneta, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents. Whitey was a 1956 graduate of St.Joseph High School in Wapakoneta. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He retired after 38 years of service to West Ohio Gas Company, where he had served as Operations Manager. He was a member of VFW Post 8445 in Wapakoneta, Eagles Lodge 691 in Wapakoneta, Ducks Unlimited, St. Marys Kiwanis Club and the Dayton Auto Racing Fan Club. He loved sports and had coached youth basketball. He was very devoted to his wife during her years of illness. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St.Marys. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 27, 2009 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. Burial, with military honors conducted by VFW Post 8445, will follow at St.Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta, OH. Memorial donations may be directed to Friends of Holy Rosary School.

RUPPERT, Hilma A. Ruppert (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 17 February 2009) Hilma A. Ruppert, age 91, of Wapakoneta, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2009, at her residence. She was born Feb. 20, 1917, in Rhine, Shelby County, a daughter of George A. and Philomena C. (Koenig) Steinke, and they preceded her in death. On Sept. 28, 1937, she married Oscar S. Ruppert, and he preceded her in death March 21, 1993. She is survived by six children, Susan K. Zink, Melanie M. Sheipline, David G. (Paula) Ruppert, Kristina J. Ruppert, Theodore E. (Mary) Ruppert, Rudolph A. Ruppert, all of Wapakoneta; 24 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren; a brother; three sisters; a brother- in-law and four sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by two sons-in-law; a daughter-in-law; two sisters and five brothers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. Burial is to follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta. Long and Folk Chapel, 13 S. Blackhoof St., Wapakoneta is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.

RUSCHAU, Mark D. Ruschau (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio - 7 January 2014) Mark D. Ruschau, age 54, of New Bremen, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born on July 11, 1959, in Coldwater to the late Jerome "Jim" and the late Pauline (Mescher) Ruschau. He married Theresa Nerderman on March 13, 1993, in New Bremen. She survives in New Bremen. He is also survived by brothers and a sister Michael and Karen Ruschau, of Cridersville; Sandra and Tim Hirschfeld, of St. Marys; David and Molly Ruschau, of Avon; in-laws Rich and Norma Nerderman, of Minster; Sherry and Rob Coffey, of St. Marys; Jeff and Eula Nerderman, of Fishers, IN; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a member of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in New Bremen. He graduated from Brunnerdale High School Seminary, in Canton, and from St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, IN. He worked for Cooper Farms, of St. Henry, and wrote sports articles for The Daily Standard, Celina. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, in New Bremen. Burial will take place in German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster handled the arrangements. The family requests casual attire for the viewing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

RUSCHAU, Pauline E. Ruschau (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – December 12, 2012) Pauline E. Ruschau, age 84, of Ohio 119 in Maria Stein, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, at St. Marys Living Center. She was born on Oct. 21, 1928, in Coldwater to the late Louis and Rose (Spoltman) Mescher. She married Jerome “Jim” Ruschau on May 29, 1954. He preceded her in death on Nov. 9, 2003. She is survived by children, Michael (Karen) Ruschau of Cridersville, Sandra (Tim) Hirschfeld of St. Marys, Mark (Theresa) Ruschau of New Bremen, David (Molly) Ruschau of Avon; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 1 brother Linus (JoAnn) Mescher of Celina. She was preceded in death by brothers and sister, Carl, Ralph, Wilfred, Don Mescher and Lucille Homan. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Maria Stein, the Director of Religious Education of St. John Parish, member of the Ladies Sodality of the Church, a Library Volunteer at Marion Local Schools and a member of American Legion Auxiliary in Maria Stein. She was an avid reader and loved word puzzles. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Maria Stein. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster is in charge of the arrangements. Burial will take place in St. John Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Friends of the Coldwater Public Library.

RUSH, Craig Alan Rush (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – November 15, 2013) Craig Alan Rush, age 53, of Logan, formally of St. Marys, passed away on Tuesday Nov. 12, 2013, from a tragic car accident. Craig was born on Jan. 12, 1960, to Ted and Jeanne (Burden) Rush in Portsmouth, VA, Naval Hospital. On June 24, 2000, he married Jennifer Beam of Fort Jennings. Craig is survived by his wife and 2 sons, Luke and Seth, who are both at home. He is also survived by his parents, two sisters, Terry (Ron) Lininger, of Wapakoneta, and Shelly (Mark) Fledderjohann, of St. Marys, one brother, Scott (Amy) Rush of St. Marys, and several nieces and nephews. He was a 1979 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. After high school, he attended Miami Valley School of Nursing. He worked 20 years as a nurse before going to Kettering, and becoming a physician assistant. He was in the process of receiving his masters degree. Craig enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, boating and camping. He was a big kid at heart. In his spare time, he volunteered at the local food bank. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Shepherd of the Hills Church, Rockbridge. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Smith Chapel Food Bank, 1333 E. Front St. Logan, OH 43138. Heinlein- Brown Funeral Home, Logan is in charge of the arrangements.

RUSH, Ileen May Blumenhorst Rush (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 31 July 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Ileen M. Rush, age 98, of Saint Marys, died Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Wapakoneta Manor Nursing Home. She was born April 6, 1921, in Saint Marys, the daughter of Theodore and Lenore (McName) Blumenhorst. She married Roy Rush on August 30, 1939; he preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Dianne Rush of Saint Marys; by 6 grandchildren; and by numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; her son, Raymond Rush; her daughter, Sharon Potter; her son-in-law, John Potter; by her sister Louise Evans; a brother, Harold Blumenhorst. Ileen was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Saint Marys. She had formerly served as a Gray Lady at the Valley Nursing Home, and volunteered with the Kishler Relief Corps. She enjoyed crocheting and camping. Funeral rites will be at the Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys. Burial rites will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.

RUSH. Margery A. Rush (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 June 2018) Margery A. Rush, age 87, of Celina passed away Monday at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. She was born December 13, 1930 in Celina to the late Arthur and Goldie (Now) Jeffries. She married Donald E. Rush, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Rodney Rush, Ohio; Roberta (Larry) Daugherty, St. Marys; Wilber Rush, Celina; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is also preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Rush; a daughter, Sue Mullane; three brothers, Robert, Dallas and Donald Jeffries; and a sister, Mary Ann Fleck. She was a 1948 graduate of Celina Senior High School and is retired from Huffy Corporation in Celina after many years of service. Margery was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in St. Marys. She enjoyed quilting, fishing, and word search puzzles. She was deeply loved by her family and will be missed by all. Funeral services will be Monday, June 18, 2018 in the Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Burial will follow at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Memorial Contributions can be made to Zion Lutheran Church, St. Marys.

RUSH, Raymond A. Rush (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Raymond A. Rush, 64, of 1730 Celina Road, St. Marys, OH died Saturday, October 11, 2008 at the University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham, AL, following a sudden illness. He was born November 26, 1943 in St. Marys, OH, the son of Roy and Ileen (Blumenherst) Rush. His mother survives in St. Marys. He married Diann Campbell on August 27, 1966; she survives at the residence. In addition to his wife and mother, he is also survived by a son, Joseph Rush of St. Marys, OH; 1 sister, Sharon (John) Potter of Miamisburg, OH; and 1 brother-in-law, James (Lareen) Houts of Zephyr Hills, FL He was preceded in death by his father and by a sister-in-law, Lynn Sharp. Ray was a 1961 graduate of New Bremen High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in St. Marys, OH after 35 years of service. He was a life member of the American Legion Post 323 in St. Marys. He enjoyed fishing, watching the Cleveland Browns and pro wrestling. Funeral rites will be Thursday, October 16, 2008 at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, St. Marys, OH. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either Hillsdale Baptist Church or the Alzheimer's Association.

RUSKIN, Virginia Ruth Ruskin (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=2137708) Virginia Ruth Ruskin, age 93, passed away peacefully from this life on Thursday September 20, 2018, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband Thomas M. Ruskin, M.D., her parents Elmer and Leona (Link) Smith; her brothers, Howard, Tom, and Jim, her sisters Katherine, Marjorie, Marian, Jane, and Martha, sons-in law Clyde Carpenter and Mark Wehner. Virginia leaves behind her daughters Christine & Henry Glass, Jackie Carpenter, and Stephanie Wehner, along with her eight grandchildren, and 18 great grandchildren, and many dear nieces and nephews. Virginia was widowed early in life and dedicated herself to raising her three girls by herself, providing them with exciting and beautiful vacations and a good education. For many years Virginia served as bookkeeper and housekeeper for the Parish of St. Henry and made many dear friends there. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry, Ohio, on Monday September 24, 2018. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Dayton in Virginia’s name.

RUSSELL, Brian E. Russell (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Brian E. Russell, 40, of 04495 Auglaize Co. Road 33-A in St. Marys, OH died Saturday July 31, 2010 in the emergency department at Lima Memorial Health System from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident near Roundhead, OH. He was born January 12, 1970 in Lima, OH to Stanley and Betty (Benson) Russell, Jr. He is survived by his father, Stanley Russell, Jr. of Cridersville, OH; his mother, Betty Duer-Smith of St. Marys, OH; 1 daughter, Whitney Johns of St. Marys, OH; 2 grandchildren Kohltan and Braylee Fleagle; 5 sisters, Betty Hertz; Pam Slife both of St. Marys, OH; Tammy ((Ty) Courtney of Ohio City, OH; Tracy Smith of Celina, OH; Tonya Smith of New Haven, IN; 2 brothers, Tony Russell; Ronald Smith II both of St. Marys, OH; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Stanley (Eva) Russell, Sr.; maternal grandmother, Hazel Benson; step-father, Ronald Smith; and a brother-in-law, Robert Hertz. He was currently working as a contractor in Columbus. He had previously been employed with Findlay Industries in Ohio City, OH and General Rental & Landscaping in Celina, OH. He had served in the US Navy. Brian was a fun-loving guy who enjoyed life and all that it offered. When not busy working, he liked getting together with family and friends to enjoy each other’s company. His interests included hunting, traveling and riding 4-wheeler ATV’s. He was especially fond of spoiling his pet pit-bull dog, “Bud.” Rites for Mr. Russell are Thursday August 5, 2010 at Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys.

RUSSELL, Catherine L. Russell (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 29 April 2008) Catherine L. Russell, age 40, of Cloverdale, died Monday, April 28, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born March 13, 1968, in St. Marys, a daughter of Donald and Judith (Thompson) King of Celina. She is survived by her father and her mother preceded her in death. She was married to Kevin L. Russell. She is survived by twins, Paul and Andrea Beery of Delphos and a daughter, Ashley Morris (Robert Madrit) of Delphos; a grandmother, Helen Ralston who raised her, of St. Marys; a stepson, Donald (Kristin Stechschulte) Russell of Findlay; aunt and uncle Jerry and Jacki Thompson of St. Marys; two grandchildren, Kassiyah and Jose Morris; three step-grandchildren, Jeramiah, Eliza and Brayden; and several cousins. She was also preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Amanda Russell. She was a Human Resource manager for Shawnee Manor and Autumn Court. She enjoyed Calligraphy. Funeral services will be Thursday, at Harter and Schier Funeral Home in Delphos. There will be a private burial at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to American Heart.

RUSSELL, Cherl Durie Russell (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Cherl Durie Russell, 65, of 1107 Parkway Drive, Saint Marys, died Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at Saint Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, following a brief illness. She was born October 14, 1947, in Van Wert, OH, the daughter of Billy and Florence (Vermilya) Agler. She married Harvey Russell on June 29, 1964 and he preceded her in death on September 4, 2009. She is survived by her 5 children: Kimmy (Jeff) Valente and children Allison and Alex of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; William (Dixie) Russell and children Jessica, Zach, and Gage of Saint Marys; Mandi (Todd) Shroyer and children Clara and Josh of New Knoxville; Veronica (Richard) Block and children Brandon, Page and Colin of Saint Marys; John (Karla) Russell and children Cearra, Trista and Michael of Montezuma; by a very close nephew and niece, Greg (Kim) Geiger and their children Adam, Danielle and Matt of Saint Marys; by 6 great-grandchildren; by 2 sisters: Evelyn (David) Miller of Saint Marys; Melodie Rider of Jonestown, OH; by 1 sister-in-law, Dorothy Schneider of Minster. Cherl attended Ohio City Liberty High School. She had been employed at the former Hayes- Albion Corporation and the Medical Pool Home Health Care Company; she worked in the office of Dr. Vic Von Blon for many years, as well. She enjoyed watching NASCAR, football and baseball; camping and going to Tennessee. She loved being with her family more than anything. She was a past president of the Auglaize County Civil Defense Group and a member of the Buckeye Emergency Team; she enjoyed chatting with her many friends on the CB radio over the years. Funeral rites will be Saturday, January 5, 2013, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens. Memorial gifts may be given to Cherl’s family to help defray medical expenses.

RUSSELL, David T. Russell (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio) David T. Russell, age 74, of Celina, died at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima on Sunday, March 25, 2012. He was born in Providence, RI on April 25, 1937, the son of the late Wilbur and Olive (Allen) Russell. Dave married Wava Lantz on November 14, 1959 and she survives in Celina, along with 3 children: Michael David (Beth) Russell, Roberta "Bobbie" (Rick) Turner and Ronda (Ron) Helmer, all of Celina, 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, as well as 1 sister: Nancy (Paul) Beck of Harrisburg, PA. He was a member of the Montezuma Church of Christ and Coldwater American Legion Post #470 and a former Boy Scout Leader and Assistant Scoutmaster. Dave was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. Dave was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in post-war Korea from 1954 to 1958. He had served as a police officer in Hicksville for several years before moving to Celina. Dave retired from the former Huffy Bicycle Plant in Celina, where he had worked as a welder and supervisor. Graveside services on Thursday at North Grove Cemetery in Celina. Military Rites will be performed by the Coldwater Legion. Memorials in memory of Dave may be made to the C.A.L.L. Food Pantry, 420 N. Brandon Ave., Celina, where he had been a volunteer.

RUSSELL, Genevieve Russell (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Genevieve Russell, 74, of 416 Beech Street in St. Marys, OH died Saturday March 24, 2012 at St. Marys Living Center. She was born October 10, 1936 in St. Marys, OH to John and Callie (Starkey) Goodwin. She is survived by her daughter Donna (Mark) Baker of St. Marys, OH; and by 5 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents;, husband, Roy Russell;, a grandson and 7 brothers and sisters. She was a homemaker and nurses’ assistant at Auglaize Acres in Wapakoneta, OH. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.

RUSSELL, Harvey W. Russell (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Harvey W. Russell, 66, of 02664 Ohio Route 29, Celina, OH died Friday September 4, 2009 at his residence. He was born February 23, 1943, in St. Marys, OH to Harrv and Edith (Shinabery) Russell. He married Cherl Agler on June 29, 1964; she survives at the residence. (Note: Cherl is correct) He is also survived by 3 daughters, Kim (Jeff) Valente of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; Mandi (Todd) Shroyer of New Knoxville, OH; Veronica (Richard) Block of St. Marys, OH; 2 sons William (Dixie) Russell of St. Marys, OH; John (Karla) Russell of Montezuma, OH; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a half-sister, Dorothy Rogers Schneider of Minster, OH; and a sister-in-law, Evelyn (David) Miller of St. Marys, OH. He was preceded in death by: father; mother, Edith Russell-Chilcoat; step-father, Otis Chilcoat; a half-brother Don Rogers. Harvey had worked at Beatrice Foods in New Bremen, Agway Corporation in Saint Marys, and was currently employed as a senior bus driver at the Mercer County Council on Aging. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He enjoyed fishing and fox hunting, camping, playing cards and horseshoes; he was a member of Past President of the Auglaize County Civil Defense and a member of the Buckeye Emergency Team; he had belonged to Eagles Lodge #767 in St. Marys and the St. Marys Fox Hunters’ Club; he enjoyed watching NASCAR. Funeral rites will be Monday September 7, 2009 at the Miller Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1605 Celina Road in St.Marys. Burial, with graveside military rites, will follow at the Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton, OH.

RUSSELL, Helen A. Russell (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 7 August 2010) Helen A. Russell, age 85, 645 N. Main St., Celina, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010, at her residence. She was born March 13, 1925, in Celina, a daughter to the late Dallas and Anna (Suhr) Coats. On May 12, 1946, she married William A. Russell; he preceded her in death Dec. 6, 2003. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca Cannon and Wilford Burton of Breckenridge, CO, Viki Shaffer of Celina, Peggy Jo (Dale) Borts of Dayton, Jane Davis of Celina; 20 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 4 sisters and brothers- in-law. She was preceded in death by her son-in-law, James Cannon. Funeral services will be Monday at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Celina. Burial will follow in Swamp College Cemetery in Celina. Lehman - Hogenkamp - Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Home Health and hospice.

RUSSELL, Mary Ann Anna Kies Russell (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 4 January 2016) Mary Ann Anna (Kies) Russell, age 81, of Botkins, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at her home. Mary Ann was born on Jan. 1, 1934, in Shelby County to the late John William and Amanda (Wittenbrink) Kies. On May 16, 1959, Mary Ann was married to Lester Russell. He preceded her in death on April 6, 2014. Surviving are her 3 children: Rita (Tom) Baumer of Wapakoneta, Jon and Elaine (Schwartz) Russell of New Bremen and Jody (Jon) Underwood of Botkins; 9 grandchildren: Brittany Russell, Ashley (Baumer) and Jeremiah Smith, Morgan (Russell) and Nathan McKenzie, Jamie Baumer, Kaitlin Underwood, Chelsea Russell, Dillon Underwood, Seth Underwood and Jarred Underwood; 1 brother Elmer (Cheryl) Kies of Sidney, 1 sister Marie (Robert) Russell of Sidney and 1 sister-in-law Carolyn Kies. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her husband Lester and a brother Harold Kies. Mary Ann canned many items from their garden over the years and was an excellent seamstress earlier in her days. She was a member of the Botkins United Methodist Church. Mary Ann worked as a teller in a local Botkins bank until her retirement. Funeral services will be Tuesday, at Adams Funeral Home in Sidney. Burial will follow in Loramie Valley Cemetery in Botkins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Wilson Hospice Care, 1085 Fairington Ave., Sidney, OH, 45365 in Mary Ann's memory.

RUSSELL, Stanley E. Russell (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Stanley “Sonny” E. Russell, 68, of 305 W. Sugar Street in Cridersville, OH died Wednesday November 3, 2010 at his residence. He was born March 14, 1942 in Auglaize Co., OH to Stanley E. and Eva (Foster) Russell, Sr. He is survived by 1 son, Tony Russell of St. Marys, OH; 1 daughter, Pam Slife of St. Marys, OH; 4 grandchildren: Ashley Slife, Natasha Pruitt, Josh Evans, Whitney Johns; 1 brother, Jerry “Duke” Russell of Luverne, AL; 2 sisters, Mamie (Jack) Bayman of Luverne, AL; and Sandy Youngs of St. Marys, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Brian Russell. He was a Veteran of the US Army, having served during the Viet Nam era. He was a retired production employee from the Superior Tube Co. in Wapakoneta. An avid outdoorsman, his favorite pastimes included hunting and fishing. Rites are scheduled Monday November 8, 2010 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West) in St. Marys. Burial, with graveside military rites, will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

RUSSO, Wilma Eileen Weaver Russo (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 28 September 2009) Wilma Eileen Weaver Russo, age 81, formerly of 833 Bellaire Drive, Bellevue, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009, at the Gardens at Celina. She was born Oct. 11, 1927, in Portsmouth, a daughter to the late William and Laura (Rice) Church. On Dec. 21, 1944, she married her first husband, William Curtis Weaver, who died Sept.25, 1982. On Feb. 14, 1989, she married her second husband Sebastian Russo who died Aug. 30, 2000. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, David (Judy) Weaver of Celina; daughter and son-in-law, Laura (Chris) Lilburn; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by four brothers; two infant brothers and two sisters. A memorial service will be Saturday, at Foos and Foos Funeral Home 151 Yorkshire Place, Bellevue. Graveside services will be Sunday in the Fraternal Section at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Wheelersburg. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina handling arrangements.

RUTERBORIES, Joan J. Ruterbories (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Joan J. Ruterbories, 80, of Celina, OH died Sunday September 1, 2013 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, OH. She was born August 21, 1933 in Neligh, NE to Harold and Melissa (Bare) Johnson. On December 26, 1963 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norfolk, NE, she married Joseph Duane Ruterbories, who died in April of 1995. She is survived by: numerous nieces and nephews, including god-children Wilhelmina "Willie" Klosterman, Delores Rockwood, Paula "Jeanie" Rockwood-Rush, Al J. (Pam) Rockwood, Robert (Malissa) Rockwood, Douglas Johnson, Harold Johnson, Nighram Johnson, Phyllis Johnson, Melissa Barbre. She was preceded in death by: parents Harold and Melissa Johnson, husband Joseph Duane Ruterbories, brother Nighram Johnson, brother Marvin Johnson, sister Dolores Rockwood, sister Phyllis Johnson, nephew & god-son Paul "Joe" Rockwood. She was a graduate of Neligh, NE High School. She was a farm wife and had also worked as a nursing assistant. Following the death of her beloved husband, she moved to Celina, OH to be closer to family. She eventually became a resident at Celina Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Norfolk, NE and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina, OH. Her favorite pastimes were crocheting and spending time with her family. Rites are scheduled Thursday September 5, 2013 at Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home (314 W. High Street Chapel) in St. Marys. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh, NE.

RUTH, Jenevia Ruth (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Jenevia “Jenny” Ruth, 85, formerly of 2125 Celina Road, Saint Marys, OH, and a resident of Otterbein Saint Marys Retirement Community, died Tuesday, November 19, 2013, at Otterbein Saint Marys. She was born July 2, 1928, in Middlesboro, KY, the daughter of Floyd and Pauline (Lynch) Martin. She married Carl W. Ruth on February 17, 1947 and he preceded her in death on December 25, 1995. She is survived by 1 son, Ralph (Lynn) Ruth of Saint Marys; by 2 grandsons: Doug Ruth of Toronto, Canada; Dan Ruth of Saint Marys; 5 great-grandchildren: Elisabeth, Madison, Courtney, Audrey and Eva and her siblings: Joyce (Dale) Schierholt of Hamilton, OH; Kathy (Geoff) Long of Fort Mitchell, KY; Charlotte (Gary) Wemer of Emmaus, PA; Van (Nancy) Martin of Hamilton, OH; and Roy (Rosemary) Martin of Fairfield, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a granddaughter, Tracy Lynn Ruth; a brother, Lewis Martin; a sister, Linnie Greer. Jenny was a charter member of the Hillsdale Baptist Church in Saint Marys, where she had worked as a custodian for many years. She also provided custodial services to Dr. Crystal Oswald. She had worked at the former Saint Marys Cotton Mill. Caring for her family and working to aid the ministry of Hillsdale Baptist Church were Jenny’s passions. She will be remembered for her warm, friendly personality and her deep devotion to Jesus Christ. Funeral rites will be Saturday, November 23, 2013, at the Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Pastor Garland Wilkerson, officiant. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be given to Hillsdale Baptist Church.

RUTH, Michael Kelly Ruth (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio – 7 June 2019 - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Michael Kelly Ruth, age 47, died Friday June 7, 2019 from injuries sustained in a semi-truck accident in Warren Co., TN. He was born March 7, 1972 in San Antonio, TX to Toby and Brenda Sue (Hicks) Ruth, Sr. He is survived by: son Tristan Ruth of Corpus Cove, TX; his father and step-mother Toby (Doreen) Ruth, Sr. of Texas; 2 sisters Felicia Minnich of Goshen, IN; Sandra Findley of Texas; a brother Toby Ruth, Jr. of Lima, OH; uncle Herb (Barb) Slaven Botkins, OH; Jim Slaven St. Marys, OH; 4 aunts Mary Tremmel of Omaha, NE; Vina Woods of Celina, OH; Stacy (Tom) Spurlock of Celina, OH; and Vickie Burkhart of St. Marys, OH. Preceded in death by his mother Brenda Sue Ruth-Rose and brother Jeff Fickert. He worked at Home Champions in Elkhart, IN, prior to moving to Pikeville, TN recently. St. Marys, OH was also "home" to him, with many relatives and friends still living in the area. His favorite pastimes included Following NASCAR, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family and friends. Rites are scheduled to be at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. He worked at Home Champions in Elkhart, IN, prior to moving to Pikeville, TN recently. St. Marys, OH was also "home" to him, with many relatives and friends still living in the area. His favorite pastimes included Following NASCAR, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his family and friends. Rites are scheduled to be at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.

RUTLEDGE, Betty L. Rutledge (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 12 May 2009) Betty L. Rutledge, age 84, of Rockford, died Sunday, May 10, 2009, at her residence. She was born Aug. 24, 1924, in Celina, a daughter of Frederick and Sara Leota (Blossom) Van Tilburg. She married Keith (Jake) Rutledge Sr. and he preceded her in death in 1997. She is survived by three children, Bob (Kathy) Rutledge of Rockford, Keith Jr. and Anita Rutledge, also of Rockford, Ruth (Mike) Armstrong of Walbridge; 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Gary Rutledge; an infant daughter, Carol Ann Rutledge; four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be Thursday at New Horizon Community Church in Rockford. Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home in Rockford is handling the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to Community Health Care Professionals of Celina, 816 Pro Drive, Celina, OH 45822.

RUTSCHILLING, Deborah K. Kuhn Rutschilling (Abstracted from information from the W. H. Dick & Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Homes of Celina and Mendon, Ohio, 21 June 2019) Deborah K. (Kuhn) Rutschilling was born June 28, 1955 in Celina, to George M. & Gladys M. (Harner) Kuhn. Deb's Parents, her parents-in-law: Urban & Edna Rutschilling, and a brother-in-law, Gary Rutschilling, preceded her in death. Deb and her husband, Tim Rutschilling, were married May 28, 1999. Tim survives, along with Deb's brothers: Terry L. (Vickie) Kuhn and Ron E. Kuhn, nieces: Jennifer Kuhn and Terri N. (Daniel) Burnett, and great nieces: Cristen McGue and Hannah, Sara & Emily Burnett. Also surviving are her brothers-in-law: Ron (Vicki) Rutschilling and Roger (Kathy) Rutschilling, sisters-in-law: Diane (Dana) Donovan, Janet (Dave) Ives and Sharon Rutschilling, and nieces & nephews: Ryan (Abbey) Rutschilling, Dakota Donovan, Angie (Shane) Langley, Don (Adrienne) Freewalt and Mark (Sara) Freewalt. She had worked at Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Co. for 24 years, and Ramsey/SIAS in Botkins for 3 years. Deb was a kind and loving person, who could be very stubborn. She had a special place in her heart for animals, especially cats. It was the simple things in life that brought her pleasure. After 17 years of health issues that limited her in life, The Lord ended her suffering on June 21, 2019 at Lima Memorial Hospital. Deb made her peace with God, and said goodbye to the people that mattered in her life. No Services are scheduled. Instead of any kind of condolences or gifts, I simply ask that you pray for Deb, and all those who suffer from the ravages of disease.

RUTSCHILLING, Edna H. Rutschilling (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1421130) Edna H. Rutschilling, age 79, of Coldwater, died on Monday, March 18, 2013 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born September 10, 1933 in Coldwater, to the late Louis & Pauline (Vagedes) Kunk. On November 20, 1954 she married Urban A. Rutschilling and he died July 11, 1998. She is survived by five children, Ron & Vicki Rutschilling of Celina, Roger & Kathy Rutschilling of Coldwater, Tim & Deb Rutschilling of Celina, Diane & Dana Donovan of Celina and Janet & Dave Ives of Catlin, IL, a daughter-in-law, Sharon Rutschilling of Coldwater, two grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren, a sister, Alma Venys of Dayton, a brother, Herman & Ruth Kunk of Coldwater, and a sister-in-law, Imogene Kunk of Coldwater. She is preceded in death by a son, Gary Rutschilling, a sister, Sister Mary Catherine Kunk, brothers, Alfred Kunk and Donald Kunk, and brother-in-law, Vince Venys. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home- Coldwater was entrusted with the arrangements.

RUTSCHILLING, Gilbert Rutschilling (Abstracted from https://www.hogenkampfh.com/obituary/gilbert-rutschilling) Gilbert Rutschilling, age 91, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born September 18, 1928 to the late Lawrence & Rose (Henke) Rutschilling in Osgood, Ohio. He is survived by brothers: Elmer (Doris) Rutschilling, Osgood, twin brother Wilbert (Norma) Rutschilling, St. Henry, Leroy (Doris) Rutschilling, St. Henry, sisters: Bernadette (Jerry) Kemper, Osgood, Rosanne (Robert) Schoen, Montezuma, Connie Fullenkamp, Montezuma and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters: Esther & Norbert Puthoff, Norma & Roman Huelskamp and brother-in-law Aloys Fullenkamp. Gilbert lost his sight at an early age but that did not stop his passion for adventure. Having to learn both English and Braille at the same time did not stop him from graduating from the OSU school for the blind. He started a chicken farm and sold the eggs and went back to school and started a vending business. He enjoyed retirement with a never-ending smile and by walking miles around Maria Stein. He never saw people wave to him or motion to him to cross the street as many people can attest to. The only thing he loved more than his walks and listening to nature was listening to baseball games, most of the time he would listen to 2 or 3 of them simultaneously. He also loved playing cards with family and friends and seldom missed a chance to playing even after being injured by running into the side of a moving van. Never selfish person Gilbert has donated his body to science. Maybe we will not be able to see him again, but now he can see us. If you have an interesting story or pictures to share about Gilbert please send them to Ben Huelskamp 1877 Kremer Rd. Maria Sein, OH 45860. Arrangements have been entrusted with Hogenkamp Funeral Home Minster. HAVE A GOD DAY.

RUTSCHILLING, Mary Ann Rutschilling (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 14 November 2018 Mary Ann Rutschilling, age 94, of Coldwater passed away at Celina Manor on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. She was born Jan. 29, 1924 in Maria Stein to the late Leo and Mary (Stammen) Overman. On May 16, 1945, she married Louis Rutschilling, who preceded her in death on April 16, 2001. She is survived by her children and spouses, Mike (Marlene) Rutschilling of St. Marys, Sam (Konnie) Rutschilling of Celina, Chuck (Joan) Rutschilling of St. Henry, Linda (Kim) Hall of Florissant, CO and Beth (Jeff) Rinderle of St. Henry; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sister Bernadette Frey of Dayton and sisters-in-law, Julitta Overman of Ft. Recovery and Grace Rutschilling of Coldwater. She is preceded in death by siblings Betty Kelly, Bernard Overman, Tom Overman, Edwin Overman, Norbert Overman, Harold Overman, Robert Overman and in-laws Mark Rutschilling, Paul Rutschilling, Urban Rutschilling, Mary Agnes Brooks, Theodore Rutschilling, Delma Rutschilling and Marcella Rutschilling. Mary Ann was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, St. Ann Rosary Altar Sodality and the St. Cecelia Knights of St. John Auxiliary, Coldwater. She was a homemaker and worked at Briarwood Manor and Mercer County Community Hospital. She enjoyed sewing, making Christmas ornaments, playing cards and solving word search puzzles. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care.

RUTSCHILLING, Mark G. Rutschilling (Abstracted from http://www.hogenkampfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1494806) Mark G. Rutschilling, age 89, of Coldwater, died Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Celina Manor. He was born April 26, 1925 in Coldwater, to the late August & Theresa (Hein) Rutschilling. On October 1, 1949 he married Rosevelyn (Sudhoff) and she died August 2, 2008. He is survived by 5 children, Karen & William Johnsman of Englewood, Karl Rutschilling, Rick Rutschilling both of Coldwater, Jim & Kathy Rutschilling of Celina and Jack & Deb Rutschilling of Coldwater, seven grandchildren, eight great- grandchildren, in-laws Grace Rutschilling, Mary Ann Rutschilling and Kelly Sudhoff all of Coldwater. He is preceded in death by two grandsons, Christopher & Eric, siblings Paul Rutschilling, Louis Rutschilling, Urban & Edna Rutschilling, Mary Agnes & Dewey Brooks, Delma, Marcella & Theodore Rutschilling, and in laws Harold & Ann Sudhoff and Dennis Sudhoff. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Coldwater, the Coldwater American Legion and V.F.W. Posts. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during WWII and he retired from Pax Steel in Coldwater. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Holy Trinity Church. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery. Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Coldwater was entrusted with the arrangements.

RUWOLDT, James Ruwoldt (Abstracted from the Evening Leader, St. Marys, Ohio – 9 October 2019) James "Jim" A. Ruwoldt, 72, of St. Marys, passed away Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 at Vancrest of St. Marys. He was born Oct. 25, 1946 to the late Vernon and Ruth (Fetters) Ruwoldt. On August 13, 1966 he married Donna (Dulebohn) Ruwoldt, they were together for 53 wonderful years, and she survives at the residence in St. Marys. Other survivors include a son, Rodney (Kerri) Ruwoldt of Waynesfield, Ohio; a sister Pastor Mary Kay Brown of St. Marys; three brothers, Jerry Ruwoldt of Ohio City, Bob Ruwoldt of St. Marys, and Mike "Buz" (Ann) Ruwoldt of St. Marys; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. Jim was a 1964 graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School. He retired in 1995 after being self-employed as a truck driver for many years. Jim loved to play golf, bowl, play cards and was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed a good joke and spending time with family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all. Funeral services will be at Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys. Graveside services will follow at Resthaven Memory Garden in St. Marys. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900, Arlington, VA and/or Grand Lake Hospice, 1122 E. Spring St., St. Marys.

RUWOLDT, Ruth M. Ruwoldt (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Ruth M. Ruwoldt, 86, of 601 Royal Oak Drive, Saint Marys, died Sunday, September 19, 2010, at Joint Township Hospital in Saint Marys. She was born March 18, 1924, in Celina, the daughter of Wilbur “Dick” and Mary (Muter) Fetters. Her mother later re-married and was Mary Schoenleben. She married Vernon Ruwoldt on December 31, 1943; he preceded her in death on December 1, 1971. She is survived by her 5 children: Jerry Ruwoldt of Ohio City, OH; Jim (Donna) Ruwoldt of Saint Marys; Mary Kay Brown of Saint Marys; Mike (Ann) Ruwoldt of Saint Marys; Bob Ruwoldt of Saint Marys; by a sister, Helen (Art) Thompson of Celina; and a brother, Bud (Patty) Schoenleben of Celina. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, an infant sister, Janet Fetters; a sister, Vera Halderman; a brother, Clifford Fetters; two sons-in-law, Roger Parent, Jr. and H. Hoyt Brown; a daughter-in-law, Sue Ruwoldt. Ruth was a homemaker. Private family funeral rites will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the Diabetes Fund of Grand Lake Hospice.

RYAN, Glenn Christian Ryan (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ –23 March 2016) Glenn Christian Ryan, age 80, of Minster, OH died Wednesday March 23, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Sidney, OH. He was born December 12, 1935 in Dayton, OH to Paul and Beulah (Lanham) Ryan. Survived by his wife Cora (Wertheim-Lehman) Ryan of Minster, OH; 3 sons Alan Ryan of Phoenix, AZ, Paul Ryan of Sparta, TN; U.S. Army Capt. Raymond Ryan of Brussels, Belgium; 2 daughters Stephanie (Dan) Winterfield of Cedar Park, TX; Christina (Matthew) Perkins of Ft. Wayne, IN; 1 step-son William Mariah) Lehman of Bremerton, WA; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; and 3 step-great- grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents Paul and Beulah Ryan; first wife Phyllis (Blevins) Ryan; brother Jack Ryan; half- brother Paul Ryan; and half-brother Donald Ryan. He was a graduate of Stivers High School in Dayton (Class of 1955). He was an instructor of auto technology for twenty years, having taught at Montgomery Co. JVS in Clayton, OH and Vantage Career Center in Van Wert. He also worked for South Park Garage and Borchers Ford (Both in Dayton, OH) and Auto Zone in Lima and Celina, OH. He attended St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen, OH. He was a member of VFW Post #3035 in Delphos, OH, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1391 in Minster and American Legion Post # 241 in New Bremen. His favorite pastime was enjoying the outdoors while cruising on his pontoon boat. A Celebration of Life is scheduled Saturday April 2, 2016 at St. Paul United Church of Christ 119 N. Franklin Street in New Bremen. Military funeral honors will be presented immediately following the services at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to Angels for Animals 211 S. Greenlawn Ave. in Elida, OH 45807. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Homes in St. Marys, OH.

RYAN, Helen E. Ryan (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/) Helen E. Ryan, 84, of 1910 Heritage Court, Saint Marys, died Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at the Celina Manor Nursing Home after a long illness. She was born May 9, 1927, in Herrin, IL, the daughter of Reverend O.V. and Faye (Rhoads) Mewbourn. She first married L. Rex Baker and he preceded her in death in 1983; she then married Charles Ryan and he preceded her in death in 2001. She is survived by her son, Michael (Dottie) Baker of Saint Marys; by 2 grandchildren: Sarah (Travis) Keller of Mt. Vernon, OH; James Baker of Las Vegas, NV; by a great-granddaughter, Kyla Keller. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands; two brothers: J. Dean Mewbourn and Virgil Mewbourn; and by a daughter, Charlotte Fay Baker. Helen graduated from Newcomerstown High School and Olivet Nazarene University. She had worked at Pax Insurance and Vogel Insurance in Saint Marys and also the Northwest Ohio Nazarene District Center in Saint Marys. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Saint Marys, where she taught Sunday school for many years. She was an avid reader. Private family burial rites will be Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to the Auglaize County Cancer Association.

RYAN, Helen E. Ryan (Abstracted from the Lima News Jun 17, 2011) Helen E. Ryan was born May 9, 1927 in Herrin, IL to O.V. & Faye Rhoads Mewbourn. She was married to Rex Baker and Charles Ryan. Helen died: Jun 15, 2011 at Celina Manor Nursing Home and is survived by 1 son; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Burial in Elm Grove Cemetery, St Marys.

RYE, Rosemary Dingledine Rye (Abstracted from the Miller Funeral Home and Cremation Services, St. Marys and New Knoxville, Ohio - http://www.millerfuneralhomes.net/ – March 17, 2015) Rosemary Dingledine Rye, age 93, of Saint Marys, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at her residence. She was born December 15, 1921, in Bowling Green, OH, the daughter of Charles W. and Marie (Pohlabel) Dingledine. On June 5, 1947, she married William Scarlett Rye in the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys. They celebrated 57 years of marriage prior to his death on June 2, 2004. She is survived by 2 daughters: Scarlett Rye of Columbus; Therese (William) Purpura of Thornville, OH; by 2 sons: William (Jane) Rye of Saint Marys; Thomas (Vicki) Rye of Houston, TX; 6 grandchildren; 3 step- grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters-in-law, Janet Dingledine and LaVera Dingledine. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; by five brothers: Charles, Robert, Ray, Tom and Jim Dingledine; by three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Dingledine; Patricia Dingledine and Catherine Dingledine; and by a sister and four brothers who died in infancy. She was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Louise (Wendel) Rye. Mrs. Rye was a 1939 graduate of Saint Marys Memorial High School. She worked as a secretary of the Albert Stout Insurance Agency before her marriage. She later retired from the Holy Rosary School cafeteria where she had worked for over twenty-five years. She was very interested in politics and was a member of the Auglaize County Republican Central Committee, and the Republican Women’s Club. She also worked as an election poll worker for over fifty years, as position she enjoyed immensely. She was also a member of the American Legion and Eagle’s Lodge 767 Auxiliaries. She will be remembered for her quick wit and great sense of humor. Rosemary never met a stranger. She was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys and its Altar Rosary Society, serving as Treasurer and co- chairwoman of the funeral luncheon committee for a number of years. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 20, 2015, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Saint Marys. Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery, Saint Marys. Miller-Long and Folk Funeral Home, 314 West High Street, Saint Marys is handling the arrangements. Memorial gifts may be given to the Catholic Community Foundation of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys.