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Richard S. "Rick" Steinke

Richard S. "Rick" Steinke

Aug 30, 2016

Richard S. "Rick" Steinke, 62, of Basin, WY formerly of Botkins passed away at 7:41 a.m. Tuesday August 30, 2016 at his residence in Botkins. He was born on May 16, 1954 in Lima, OH to Bernard "Shorty" & Audrey M. (Braun) Steinke. His mother preceded him in death on April 22, 2016 and his father survives in Florida. Survivors...

Sandra J. Fisher

Sandra J. Fisher

Aug 27, 2016

Sandra J. Fisher, 77, of Wapakoneta passed away at 7:05 a.m. Saturday August 27, 2016 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima after a short bout with lung cancer. She was a wonderful mother and friend that was loved by many and led a long and dignified life. She was born on April 1, 1939 in Lima, OH to Roy &...

Shirley J. Gross

Shirley J. Gross

Aug 27, 2016

Shirley J. Gross, 89, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:47 p.m. Saturday August 27, 2016 at her residence. She was born on August 5, 1927 in Cleveland, OH to Ernest E. & Bessie E. (Ritchie) Young who preceded her in death. On February 23, 1946 she married Donald Gross and he passed away on December 24, 2004. Shirley was a...

Dave J. Stahler

Dave J. Stahler

Aug 23, 2016

Dave J. Stahler, 59, of Wapakoneta passed away at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday August 23, 2016 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was born on May 16, 1957 in Lima, OH to Don (Cheryl) Stahler & Bette J. (Todd) Irick. His mother preceded him in death on October 25, 2008. His father, step-mother and step-father survive in Wapakoneta. Survivors include...

Bradley W. Zerkel

Bradley W. Zerkel

Aug 20, 2016

Bradley W. Zerkel, 47, of Bay City, MI formerly of Wapakoneta died on August 20, 2016 in Bay City, MI. He was born on December 8, 1968 in Lima, OH to Marla J. (Kline) Zerkel who survives in Wapakoneta. His father Howard W. "Bill" Zerkel Jr. preceded him in death in 1991. Brad was a 1987 graduate of Wapakoneta High...

Marjorie J. Rasche

Marjorie J. Rasche

Aug 8, 2016

Marjorie Florene Rasche, 88, of Wapakoneta passed peacefully in her sleep at dawn Monday August 8, 2016 at her residence in the Gardens of Wapakoneta recently where she celebrated her 88th birthday with family and friends. She was born on July 1, 1928 in Muncie, IN to Fred R. & Vyrle F. (Nelson) Johnson who preceded her in death. Marjorie...

Theodore E. "Tex" Hemleben

Theodore E. "Tex" Hemleben

Aug 4, 2016

Theodore E. "Tex" Hemleben, 88, of Wapakoneta passed away at 12:48 a.m. Thursday August 4, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on June 4, 1928 to Jeanette (Green) and Ernest J. Hemleben who both preceded him in death. On September 26, 1953 he married Helen Frost and she passed away on April 6,...

Keith Rohm

Keith Rohm

Aug 2, 2016

Keith Rohm, 63, of Wapakoneta passed away at 1:26 p.m. Tuesday August 2, 2016 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was born in Lima, OH on September 8, 1952 to Ervin E. & Ardath (Moyer) Rohm who preceded him in death. On September 27, 1970 he married Joy K. Fritz and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include a son;...

Ted A. Schnell

Ted A. Schnell

Jul 12, 2016

Ted A. Schnell, 87, of Wapakoneta passed away Tuesday July 12, 2016 at 1:25 p.m. at his residence. He was born in Wapakoneta on November 8, 1928 to Bob W. & Deloris M. (Hirschfeld) Schnell who have preceded him death. On June 18, 1955 he married Joanne L. Lunz and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors also include a daughter and...

Donna M. Fritz

Donna M. Fritz

Jul 7, 2016

Donna M. Fritz, 87, of Wapakoneta passed away on July 7, 2016 at her residence. She was born on July 21, 1928 in St. Marys to Dan & Ethel (Richardson) Henne who preceded her in death. On March 2, 1946 she married John H. Fritz and he passed away on July 11, 2008. Survivors include a daughter Joy (Keith) Rohm...

Marjorie L. "Marge" Kohlrieser

Marjorie L. "Marge" Kohlrieser

Jul 6, 2016

Marjorie Lucille "Marge" Kohlrieser, 90, of Wapakoneta passed away on Wednesday July 6, 2016, from a sudden illness at Kindred Hospital, Lima. She was born on October 17, 1925, in Wapakoneta, Ohio to John and Verda (Place) Hines who preceded her in death. On July 19, 1948 she married James George Kohlrieser and he passed away on October 21, 1978....

Elton J. Slonecker

Elton J. Slonecker

Jun 28, 2016

Elton Jay Slonecker, 86, of Sidney passed away at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday June 28, 2016 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was born on May 1, 1930 in Bellefontaine, OH to Lester F. & Naomi (King) Slonecker who preceded him in death. He was married to Donna June Carnes of Bellefontaine from November 24, 1948 until her death on...

Arthur E. Fisher

Arthur E. Fisher

Jun 23, 2016

Arthur E. Fisher, 86, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:50 a.m. Thursday June 23, 2016 at the Hope Care Center, Lehigh Acres, FL. Private graveside services will be held at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Fryburg.

Ivan N. Steinke

Ivan N. Steinke

Jun 18, 2016

Ivan N. Steinke, 70, of Wapakoneta passed away at 3:02 a.m. Saturday June 18, 2016 at his home. He was born on November 1, 1945 in Shelby Co. to Arthur & Rosa (Wendel) Steinke who preceded him in death. On October 25, 1974 he married Deb Uppenkamp and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors also include a brother; Frank (Deb) Steinke,...

Roselyn M. "Rosie" Shockey

Roselyn M. "Rosie" Shockey

Jun 13, 2016

Roselyn M. "Rosie" Shockey, 88, of Wapakoneta passed away the evening of June 12, 2016 at her home. She was born on June 15, 1927, Wapakoneta to Robert & Leona (Wessel) Byrne who have preceded her in death. On November 8, 1947, she married Edward L. "Ed" Shockey, and he passed away on April 21, 2016. Together they shared 68...

Betty A. Harshbarger

Betty A. Harshbarger

Jun 2, 2016

Betty A. Harshbarger, 91, of Wapakoneta died at 8:55 a.m. Thursday June 2, 2016 at the Gardens of Wapakoneta. ? A private family service was held at Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta.

Fred A. Randall

Fred A. Randall

May 27, 2016

Fred A. Randall, 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...

Harry A. Sherman

Harry A. Sherman

May 9, 2016

Harry Arthur Sherman, of Wapakoneta, OH and former long-time resident of Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 at the age of 73. Thought of by some as the strong silent type, those who truly knew Harry saw a compassionate, loyal, and genuine person. He was known for his quick, often dry wit, infectious smile, and big...

Grace Frances Randall

Grace Frances Randall

May 5, 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. "Max" Randall, and Emmett C. Randall; her grandparents, Carlton E....

Lawrence F. "Spike" Kohler

Lawrence F. "Spike" Kohler

May 5, 2016

Lawrence F. "Spike" Kohler, Jr. of Wapakoneta died at 11:58 pm Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Auglaize Acres. He was born on May 22, 1927 in Wapakoneta to Lawrence F and Violet (Crouch) Kohler who preceded him in death. On November 12, 1949, he married Darlene "Dottie" Braun, who preceded him in death on August 25, 2013. Survivors also include...

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