1964 - Ottoville Obits

1-12-1964

Albert A. Perrin

Albert Andrew Perrin, 73, Ottoville died at his home at 6:35 p.m. Sunday following an, illness of three-months.

A lifelong resident of Ottoville, he was born October 9, 1890, to Joseph and Margaret Perrin.

He was a retired laborer and was never married. His only survivors are nephews and nieces.

Requiem, High Mass was sung Wednesday morning in the Immaculate Conception, Catholic Church at Ottoville; of which he was a member, by Msgr. J. F. Frommherz. Burial was in St. Mary's cemetery there.

1-29-1964

Pauline C. Rellinger

Mrs. Pauline C. Rellinger, 72, of Ft. Jennings, died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday in St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, after a serious illness of 5 days.

She was born at Ottoville June 26, 1891; the daughter of John and Mary (Wannemacher) Flatz. She was married at Ottoville to, August Rellinger, who died March 22, 1955.

She is survived by four sons and four daughters: Oscar, Fremont, John O. and Paul, both of Ft. Jennngs, and Arthur of Ottoville; Mrs. Anthony (Mary) Metzger, Ft. Jennings, Mrs. Harold (Imelda) Stechschulte, Kalida; Mrs. Russell (Lucina) Donaldson, Ft. Jennings, and Mrs. Donald (Isabella) Markward, Delphos; 33 grandchildren.

Mrs. Rellinger was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ft. Jennings, the Altar Rosary Society and the C. L. of C. Requiem High Mass will be said at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning.

Burial will be made in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville. Friends may call at the Kolkmeyer-Clark-Helmkamp Funeral Home in Ottoville after 7:00 p.m. this evening, Thursday. The C. L. of C. will recite the rosary at 8:00 p. m. Friday.

1-31-1964

Kathryn A. Krienbrink

Mrs. Kathryn A. Kreinbrink, 66 route 3 Ft. Jennings, died at her home a t 2:30 a.m. Friday following an illness of six weeks.

Funeral services were, held at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Ft. Jennings. Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. F. Frommherz of Ottoville officiated and burial was, in St. Mary's Cemetery at Ottoville.

Mrs. Kreinbbrink was, born in Glandorf on April 30, 1897, the daughter of Frank and Anna Horstman. She married August J. Kreinbrink on February 7, 1934 and he survives.

Also surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Phyllis) Hohenbrink, and a son, Norman A. Kreinbrink, both of Ottawa; five grandchildren a sister, Miss Mary Horstman, route, 3, Ft. Jennings.

She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Ottoville.

2-4-1964

Sandra Ann Martin

Sandra Ann Martin, infant daughter of James H. and Patricia Martin, died at birth Sunday in St. Rita's Hospital, Lima Graveside rites were held in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville, Monday.

Surviving with the parents are a brother Dana; and two sisters, Kathy and Linda all at home; and the grand mothers, Mrs. Ida Martin, and Mrs. Emma Schnipke, both of Ottoville.

2-4-1964

Catherine M. Calvelage

Mrs. Katherine M. Calvelage, 81, formerly of Ottoville and more recently a resident at the Deters home in Glandorf, died in St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, at 3:25 Tuesday morning.

Mrs. Calvelage was born at Delphos on April 2, 1882, a daughter of John and Maty Wonderly. She was married, to August Calvelage and he preceded her in death in 1940.

Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Ihm, of Altoona, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Ulm, of Phoenix, Arz., and Mrs. Tillie Wischmeyer, of Oakland, Calif.; and three brothers, Joseph and Carl Wonderly, of Canton, and, Anthony Wonderly, of San Francisco, Calif.

Mrs. Calvelage was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, at Ottoville, where funeral services, will be held at 11 o'clock Friday morning. Burial will be made in the parish cemetery.

The body is at the Kolkmeyer-Clark-Helmkamp Funeral Home in Ottoville, where the rosary will be recited at eight o’clock Thursday evening.

2-4-1964

Paul John Miller

Paul J. Miller, 73, retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Ottoville community, died unexpectedly at seven o'clock Tuesday morning as the result of a heart attack.

He was born at Ottoville on January 6, 1891, the son of Michael and E1izabeth Miller. He never married.

Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Joseph Recker, Delphos: Miss Rose Miller, Ottoville; Mrs. Anthony Dibling, Carey and Mrs. John Schwab, Deshler, and a brother, Victor Miller, of Ft. Jennings.

Mr. Miller was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society of the parish. A veteran of World War I, he was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ottoville.

Services will be held in the Ottoville church at. 10 o'clock Friday morning. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. The Veterans of Foreign Wars will conduct military services at the cemetery.

The body is at the Kolkmeyer-Clark-Helmkamp Funeral Home in Ottoville where the rosary will be recited at eight o'clock Thursday evening.

2-6-1964

Verona Fischbach

Mrs. Verona M. Fischbach, 66, resident of Ottoville, died at her home at 10:40 Tuesday night, following an illness of one day, and due to a heart attack.

She was born at Ottoville on October 29, 1897, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Becker. She was married to Peter Fischbach on May 25, 1921.

Surviving with the husband are four sons, Eugene, Gerald and Victor, all of Ottoville, and James Fischbach, of Pandora: a sister, Mrs. Lawrence Hoffman, of Columbus Grove, and three brothers, Edward Becker, of Delphos; Ben Becker of Frankfort, Indiana, August Becker, of Ottoville.

Mrs. Fischbach was a member of, the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Altar-Rosary Society of the parish, and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Funeral services were incomplete Wednesday morning, but will probably be held in the Ottoville church Saturday morning. The body will be at Kolkmeyer-Clark-Helmkamp Funeral Home at Ottoville.

2-22-1964

Mary B. Miller

Mrs. Mary B. Miller, 94, died at 8:30 a.m. this morning, Thursday, at the Del-Ward Nursing Home in Delphos after an illness of six months.

Mrs. Miller was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, April 14, 1869, the daughter of Mathias and Dorothy Yocklin. She was married to George Miller on April 14, 1891. He died May 18, 1959.

Surviving are three sons, Adolph S., and George L., both of Ottoville, and Anthony A. of Piqua, and one daughter, Mrs. Arnold (Mary) Liebrecht, of Ottoville, 23 grandchildren and 55 great-grandchildren. She also raised a nephew, William Yocklin of Defiance. Three sons, Albert, Henry and Joseph, are deceased. Four sisters and one brother are also deceased.

She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville and a member of the Alter-Rosary Society of the church.

A Requiem High Mass will be read at 10:00 a.m. Monday in Immaculate Conception Church. Burial will be made in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Clark Funeral Home after 2:00 p.m. Saturday. The rosary will be recited at the funeral home at 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening.

3-14-1964

Oliver J. Beining

Oliver J. Beining, 68, route 2, Ft. Jennings, died at 11:40 p.m. Saturday in St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, following an extended illness.

            Mr. Beining was born March 18, 1895, in Ottoville, the son of Henry and Mary Beining. He married Elizabeth Gasser in 1920 and she survives.

            Also surviving are four sons, Julius, Donald and Robert, all of route 3, Ft. Jennings; and Paul, Woodfield; five daughters, Mrs. Linus Berlsman, route 2, Spencerville; Mrs. Richard Baxter, Van Wert; sister Mary Julianna C.PP.S., Dayton; Mrs. Bernard Reindel, route 3, Delphos; and Mrs. Harold Schroeder, route 3, Delphos; a brother, Theodore, route 2 Ft. Jennings; three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Deitering, route 3, Ft. Jennings; Mrs. Elizabeth Moeggenberg, route 3, Alma, Mich.; and Mrs. Rose Koester, Ottoville, and 42 Grandchildren.

            Mr. Beining was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville, and its Holy Name Society.

            Funeral services were held in the church at 10 a.m., Wednesday. Rt. Rev. J. F. Frommherz sang the Requiem High Mass and burial was in the church cemetery.

4-28-1964

Susan Ann Gasser

            Susan Ann Gasser, 16-month-old daughter of Robert and Dorothy Gasser of Ottoville, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday at her home. The infant had a congenital heart defect.

            Surviving in addition to the parents are a sister, Janet, four brothers, Michael, Kenneth, Robert Jr., and Keith all at home; and the paternal grandparents, Mrs. And Mrs. William Gasser of Ottoville.

            An Angel Mass was sung at 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the Immaculate Conception Church in Ottoville by Msgr. J. F. Frommherz. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery there.

5-25-1964

Norman N. Grote

Norman N. Grote 13-month-old son of Norbert and Ruth Grote, of northeast of Ottoville, was pronounced dead on arrival at a physician's office at 7:30 Friday morning.

The infant has been struck by a tractor, operated by the father, who did not notice the child approaching the vehicle.

The child was born at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, on March 5, 1963, and in addition to the parents is survived by five brothers and sisters, Dennis, Patricia, Michael, Diana Jean and David, all at home; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boecker, of route 3, Fort Jennings, and Mrs. Anna Grote, also of route 3, Ft. Jennings.

Mass of the Angels was offered in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Ottoville, at 8:00 Monday morning. Burial was made in the parish cemetery.

6-12-1964

Kevin John Burgei (Infant)

            Kevin John Burgei, 2-month old son of Thomas and Norma (Lucke) Burgei, Rt. 3, Delphos, died 6:30 a.m. today in his home. He had been ill two days.

            He was born March 25 in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima.

            Surviving with his parents are one brother, David, at home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lucke, Rt. 2, Ft. Jennings; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Burgei, Ottoville.

            Angel Mass will be offered Saturday at 8 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

            Arrangements are being directed by Kolkmeyer-Clark-Helmkamp Funeral Home, Ottoville, where friends may call after 7 tonight.

6-15-1964

John Martz (Infant)

            John Martz Jr., the day-old son of John and Rosemary Martz, Ottoville, died at 10:50 a.m. Monday in Lima, St. Rita’s Hospital.

            Surviving besides the parents are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Martz, Ottoville, and Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman, Delphos: and great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hoffman, Rimer; Mrs. Carl Maas, Delphos; and Mr. and Mrs. John Thines, Ottoville.

6-20-1964

John Joseph Schmitt

Ottoville Lad Drowned in Quarry Near Jennings

Tragedy Occurred Saturday Morning

A 14-year old Ottoville boy who could not swim drowned Saturday in the, Ft. Jennings quarry located at the south edge of Ft. Jennings, while his two sisters and a brother watched helplessly from the bank.

The victim. John Schmitt, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schmitt, had jumped into the water apparently, not realizing the water was over his head. His body was recovered in 20 feet of water.

The Schmitt children had gone to the quarry to go swimming with Anthony Stepleton, 18, of Delphos. John and the Stepleton youth jumped off the bank into the water at a spot they believed to be shallow.

The Stepleton youth was able to swim and attempted to bring in the drowning boy but John panicked and fought off his would be rescuer.

His sisters, Catherine, 18, and Caroline, 16, and brother, Thomas 10 were unable to swim and could not go to his aid.

Stepleton told Sheriff James Ruhe that he thought John could swim. "When, I saw he was in trouble, he said. “I tried to help him, but he was frightened, He kept grabbing me and I kept going down. I knew I couldn't bring him in so I went for help.”

James Julian, 40, who lives nearby in a house trailer, had walked to the quarry for a bucket of water when Stepleton reached him. Julian, a good swimmer, dived into the quarry, but had to search for 20 minutes before finding the Schmitt boy's body.

The sheriff's department arrived with a resuscitator and worked in vain to revive the boy. Putnam County Coroner Dr. A. P. Daniel ruled death by accidental drowning, at 9:30 a.m.

Stepelton had come from Delphos to Ottoville Saturday morning to pick up the Schmitt youngsters for the trip to the quarry, four miles away.

John was born June 27, 1949, in Lima St. Rita's hospital, to Walter and Mary (Vinke) Schmitt.

His parents survive along with the two sisters and brother; and grandparents, Mrs. George Vinke, Ottoville and Joseph Schmitt, Leipsic.

A freshman at Ottoville High School, he was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Services were at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday In the church and burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

7-4-1964

Nanette Marie Looser (Infant)

8-23-1964

Wenzel J. Klima

Wenzel J. Klima, 77, Ottoville, died at 11:10 a.m. Sunday in Lima, St. Rita’s Hospital following an illness of six weeks. He was a former Ottoville police Marshall, Fire chief, and had served as president of the Ottoville Telephone Company.

            A lifelong resident of the Ottoville community he was born there on December 19, 1886, the son of Wenzel and Teckla Klima. He married Emma Martin and she survives.

            Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ray (Bertha) Spieles, Delphos; Mrs. Gene (Catherine) Simmons, Lima; and Mrs. Louis (Sally) Klausing, Delphos; four sons, William, Anthony and Leonard, all of Ottoville, and Vincent of Delphos; 23 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister Mary Meyer, Kalida.

            He was a member if the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, the Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus.

            Funeral services were held in the church at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. F. Frommherz officiating at the requiem high mass. Burial was in the church cemetery.

9-13-1964

Theodore A. Pohlman

            Theodore A. Pohlman, 53, farmer of near Middlepoint, died suddenly of a heart attack at eight o’clock Sunday evening while bowling in Van Wert.

            He was born in Putnam County, south of Ottoville on March 18, 1911, a son of
Alexander and Philomena Pohlman. In 1962 he was married to Bernadette Volk.

            He is survived by his wife, and a brother Louis C. Pohlman, of Delphos, a linotype operator for the Putnam County Sentinel.

            Mr. Pohlman was a salesman for the Moorman Company, was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Church, Delphos, and Knights of Columbus.

            Services were held at nine o’clock Wednesday morning in the church. Burial was made in the parish cemetery.

9- - 1964

Rosa T. Markward

10-3-1964

Joseph P. Schmitt

Joseph P. Schmitt, 68, died at his home northeast of Ottawa at six o'clock Saturday morning. He had been in failing health for three months.

Mr. Schmitt was born at, Ottoville on May 11, 1896, the son of Peter and Louisa Schmitt. He was married to Lucy Miller in 1916. She preceded him in death in 1957.

He is survived by a son, Walter, of Ottoville; four daughters, Mrs. Henry Boecker. of Ottoville; Mrs. Ross Benton, of Leipsic; Mrs. Eugene Siefer, of route l, Leipsic, and Mrs. Bernard Wortkoetter, of Glandorf; 31 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

He also leaves three brothers, Sylvester, of River Rouge Mich.; Elmer, of Ottoville, and Eugene, of Muskegon, Mich., and six sisters. Mrs. Andy Altenberger, Mrs. Carl Gruelich. Mrs. Joseph Honigfort and Mrs. Robert Fortman, of Ottoville: Mrs. W. M. Weber, of Inkster Mich., and Mrs. Frank Korte of Glandorf.

Funeral services were held in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church, Ottawa, at 9:30 Tuesday morning. The Rev. Florian Hartke officiated. Burial was made in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

10-5-1964

Alexander Odenweller

Alex Odenweller, Well Known Grain Dealer, Succumbs

Alex Odenweller, 82, Ottoville, and, well known grain dealer in northwestern Ohio, died in St. Rita's Hospital, Lima, at 3:30 Monday morning.

Mr. Odenweller was born at Delphos on February 10, 1882, the son of Louis and Margaret Odenweller. He was co-owner of the Odenweller Milling Company with his sons in Ottoville, and in four other communities in northwestern Ohio.

On June 7, 1905, he was married to Bertha Flannigan. She preceded him in death in 1932.

Surviving are three sons, Thomas, of Delphos; James and Eugene, of Ottoville; three daughters, Mrs. M. L. (Kathleen) Koehl, of Toledo; Mrs. Eugene (Irene) Ricker, of Delphos, and Mrs. Elmer (Alice) Fortman, of Ottawa; 25 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren, and three brothers, Sylvester, of Delphos, Louis, of Detroit, and Arnold, of Lima.

Mr. Odenweller was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and the Holy Name Society of the parish.

Funeral services were held in the church at 9:30 Thursday morning. The Rev. Msgr. J. F. Frommherz officiated. Burial was made in St. John’s Cemetery at Delphos.

10-9-1964

Walter J. Bigelow

Mayor Of Ottoville, Died Friday Morning

            Mayor Walter J. Bigelow, 48, of Ottoville, died at two o’clock Friday morning in Van Wert County Hospital. He had been in failing health for several years and seriously ill for the past nine months.           

            Mr. Bigelow was born at Ottoville on January 6, 1916, the son of William and Josephine Bigelow. He was married September 30, 1944, to Leta Adams.

            Surviving are his wife; two sons, Jay and John at home; a daughter, Monta, also at home; four sisters, Mrs. Edward Wieging and Mrs. Edward Horstman, of Ft. Jennings; Mrs. Arley Kiefer, of Swanton and Mrs. Howard Spencer, of Ottoville; and three brothers, William of Toledo, Hilary, of Ottoville, and Ralph, of Hood River, Oregon.

            Mr. Bigelow, a building contractor, was serving his fifth term as mayor at Ottoville, and prior to that time had served several terms on the village council.

            He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, a charter member of the Ottoville Lions Club, and an honorary member of the Ottoville V.F.W.

            Services were held in the church at nine o’clock Monday morning. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. F. Frommherz officiated. Burial was made in the parish cemetery.

10-22-1964

Matilda Kramer

Funeral services were held at 9 a.m., Monday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at Ottoville for Mrs. Mathilda Y. Kramer, 76, Ottoville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. F. Frommherz officiated and burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Mrs. Kramer died last Thursday noon in Rita's Hospital, Lima, following 10-day illness. Death was attributed to complications.

She was born February 2, 1886, in Ottoville, to Frank and Amelia Pohl. She married Edward C. Kramer in January, 1907, and she died, August 30, 1959.

Surviving are six, daughters, Mrs. Andrew (Thelma) Wihebrink, Covington Ky.: Mrs. M. (Permilla) Goldberg, New York City: Mrs. Louis (Elenetta) Boerger, Ottoville; Mrs. James (Joan) Fehrman, New Carlisle; Mrs. Earl (Norma) Gillen, Dayton: and Mrs. Walter (Carole) Koons, San Francisco, Calif.: a, son, A1 Kramer Frankfort, Germany: 14 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Dorn Bauman, Ft. Wayne: and two brothers. Leo and William Pohl, Kingsley, Mich.

Mrs. Kramer was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church.

10-27-1964

Gilbert Bendele

Ottoville Business Man Died Suddenly

Gilbert Bendele, 58 owner of the Ottoville Hardware and Furniture Store, died suddenly of a heart attack at 10:10 Tuesday morning. .

Mr. Bendele was born at Cloverdale on January 13, 1906, the son of Nicholas, and Amelia A. Bendele. He was married to Amelia Knippen in 1929.

Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Al (Ruth) Romer of St. Henry; and Mrs. William (Jean) Igel, of Columbus: a son, Robert, of Ottoville: nine grandchildren.

His mother Mrs. Amelia Schimmoeller, of Springfield; two brothers, Leo Schimmoeller of Delphos, and Henry Schimmoeller, of Ottawa, and five sisters, Mrs. Cloyd Bader and Mrs. Eugene Gladen, both of Springfield; Mrs. Leo Bendele, of Delphos; Mrs. Lucy Rayman, of Ottoville, and Mrs. Anna Miller, of Toledo.

Mr. Bendele was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, the Ottoville Lions Club and the V.F.W.

Services will be held in the church at 9:30 Friday morning. Interment will be made in the parish cemetery.

12-14-1964

Charles P. Weber

Charles P. Weber, 96, route 1, Cloverdale, died at 8:l5 p.m. Monday in his home.

He is a retired farmer, he was one of the oldest native residents of the Ottoville community.

Funeral services were this morning, Thursday, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church In Ottoville. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. F. Frommherz, Intoned the requiem high mass and burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

Mr. Weber was a lifelong resident of the Ottoville area. He was born near there on October 11, 1868, the son of Anthony and Caroline Weber. He was married in Ottoville   in 1887 to Magdalene Obringer, and she died August 9, 1954.

He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church.

Survivors include five sons and two daughters, William Weber, Taylor, Mich.; Carl Weber, at home: Frank Weber, Ecorse, Mich. John and Ralph Weber, Ottoville; Mrs. William (Lorena) Kappel, Ft. Wayne; and Mrs. Elvin (Leona) Rekart, South Gate, Mich.; and 26, grandchildren.

12-14-1964

Sgt. Kenneth Eickholt

C/M Sgt. Kenneth J. Eickholt, 46, died in California Thursday morning of a heart attack.

He was the son of Mrs. Edward Eickholt, of Ottoville. He was born in Ottoville, October 26, 1918, the son of Edward and Matilda (Weber) Eickholt.

He was a graduate of Ottoville High School and served in the Air Force since 1941.

Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife Rose and a son, Jerry, both in California; and six sisters Mrs. Evelyn Brinkman, Continental, Mrs. Norma Smith and Mrs. Lucille Mangas, both of Lima, Mrs. Jeanette Ruhe and Mrs. Doris German, both of Ottawa and Mrs. Lillian Kohlrieser, Uniopolis.

Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Services were held in Riverside, Calif., and a memorial service will be held Saturday morning in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville.

12-31-1964

Lena A. O’Brien

Mrs. Lena Alice O'Brien, 98, formerly of 869 N. Main, died 7 a.m. Thursday in Villa Marie Nursing Home, Green Springs, where she resided the past four years. She lived in Lima 64 years.

Mrs. O'Brien was born in Ottoville May 23, 1866. Her husband Harry, died in 1942.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John (Marcella) Hogan of Findlay, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She was a member of St. Gerard's Catholic Church, where Requiem High Mass will be offered 10 a.m. Monday by Rev. Edwin Foley. Burial will be in Gethsemani Cemetery.

Friends may call after 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Cantwell-Sweet Mortuary, where the Rosary will be recited 8 Sunday.

12-31-1964

Dora Kramer

Mrs. Dora Kramer, 85, died in her home 8:30 a.m. Thursday following a heart attack.

She was born in Ottoville Oct. 13, 1879, a daughter of Frank and Louisa (Schlagbaum) Helmkamp. She married Bernard F. Kramer in Fort Jennings Nov. 21, 1917. He died Sept. 20, 1964.

Mrs. Kramer was a member of St Joseph's Catholic Church, the Altar Rosary Society and the Catholic Ladies of Columbus.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Francis (Marie) Kerscher of Toledo, a son, Arthur of Fort Jennings, and nine grandchildren.

Requiem High Mass will be offered 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rev. John Miller celebrant. Burial will be in the Church cemetery.

Friends may call at Kolkmeyer and Helmkamp Funeral Home, Delphos.