1984 - Ottoville Obits

2-8-1984
Bertha A. Gasser

            Bertha A. Gasser, 64, route 2, Ft. Jennings, died at her home at 7 a.m. Tuesday. She was born January 6, 1920, in Ottoville, to Herman and Theresia (Ricker) Kemper. Her mother survives in Delphos. She married Carl C. Gasser on April 2, 1942 and he survives.

            Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. John (Ruth) Sheeter, Delphos; Mrs. Richard (Genevive) German, Ft. Jennings; four sons, James, Stanley, Carl Jr. and Thomas, all of Ft. Jennings; five sisters, Mrs. Alex (Frances) Muzechuk), Mrs. Amelia Burdg, both of Dayton; Mrs. Robert (Lucille) Lammers, New Cleveland; Mrs. James (Theresa) Kramer, Ottoville; Mrs. Donald (Agnes) Ostendorf, Ft. Jennings; four brothers, Arnold, Isadore, John and Joseph Kemper, all of Ottoville; and 18 grandchildren.

            She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Alter Rosary Society of the church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 1 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Church, the Rev. John Shanahan officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

            Friends may call 7-9 Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 Thursday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville, Alter-Rosary service will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday. A parish wake service will be at 8:30 Thursday. Memorials may be made to the heart fund.

2-29-1984

Bernard H. Pohl

Bernard H. "Barney" Pohl, 72, a resident of Putnam Acres Care Center, Ottawa, and formerly of route 2, Fort Jennings, died at 1 p.m. last Wednesday at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born April 17, 1911, in Ottoville to John A. and Philomena (Meyers) Pohl. He married Martha M. Hilvers in Ottoville on November 24, 1932, and she survives.

Also surviving are two sons. Richard J. Cairo: Ralph R. Ottawa: two

Daughters, Mrs. David (Rita) Croy; Kalida: Mrs. Ronald J. (Edna) Hasselman, Leipsic, 13 grandchildren and three sisters, Mrs. Caroline Utrup, Delphos: Mrs. Whilomena Hilvers, Ottoville: Mrs. Edward (Catherine) Hoersten, Fort Jennings: and a brother

John, Fort Jennings.

Mr. Pohl was a retired farmer and had lived in the care center for five years. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Ottoville and its Holy Name Society.

A funeral mass was said at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Roger

Bonifas officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.

3-5-1984

Orion F. Byrne

Orion F. Byrne, 74, route 1, Cloverdale, died at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, at 4:30 a.m. Monday of an apparent heart attack.

He was born in Ottoville on July 21, 1909, to Daniel and Emma (Brandehoff) Byrne. On September l6, 1930, he married Edwina Miller and she survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Robert, Eugene and Hubert all of Ottoville; one daughter, Rita Lewandowski, Toledo; two brothers, Joseph, Delphos; John, Ottoville; two sisters, Salom Grossenbacher, Oakwood: Josephine Herman, Adrian, Mich.; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was a retired farmer. Funeral services were held today, Wednesday, 10:30 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville. The Rev. Roger Bonifas officiated.

3-22-1984

Jane A. Bohn

Jane Antonette Bohn, 65, died Thursday at her home in Reading, Mich.

She was born May 24, 1918, in Ottoville, to Benedict and Laura (Weber) Wannemacher. On May 1, 1937, she married Sylvester Bohn, who survives.

Mrs. Bohn was a homemaker.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Alan R. (Wilma) Brooks. Montgomery, Mich.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren: two sisters, Ruth Gable and Mary Schumacher Toledo and three brothers, Russell, Bowling Green and Harry and Warren of Toledo.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church, Ottoville. The Rev. Roger Bonifas officiated with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Ottoville.

3-24-1984

George A. Brickner

George A. Brickner, 78, Fort Jennings, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday at his residence.

He was born May 8, 1905, in Ottoville, the son of Joseph and Josephine (Miller) Brickner. On November 20, 1927, he married Margaret Martin, who survives.

Mr. Brickner was a retired farmer. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville.

Survivors include two sons: Roger, Ottoville: Robert, Apopka, Fla.: four daughters, Mrs. William (Zita) Hellinger, Wrightwood, Calif.: Mrs. Kenneth (Joan) Sorg, Roanoke, Texas: Mrs. Ronald (Ann) Marlborough, Springfield, Ore., Howard (Donna) Briggi, Seattle, Wash.; 16 grandchildren; a great-grandchild: a brother, Leo Brickner, Ottoville.

Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. Rev. Roger Bonifas officiated. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery. Ottoville.

3-25-1984

Othmar Schlagbaum, Norma Schlagbaum, Mark Schlagbaum, Marlene Kaverman, Joseph Kaverman

County’s Worst Accident Claims Five

            The winter of 1983-84 may not go down in history as the worst weather in history, although the winter itself may be dragging on as long as any. However, for hardship and suffering, it will have to be the worst.

            Weather conditions can be blamed for the deaths of five members of an Ottoville family who were killed instantly in a car truck crash just east of Kalida on Route 224 at 5:55 p.m. Sunday.

            The accident occurred when the car in which they were riding spun out of control and was literally run over by a semi tractor trailer outfit. It was one of the worst automobile accidents in Putnam County history.

            Dead at the scene were Othmar M. Schlagbaum, 67; his wife, Norma R., 58; a son, Mark 20; all of Ottoville; a daughter Marlene Kaverman, 24, and her husband Joseph A. Kaverman, 26, route 2, Ft. Jennings.

            Another daughter Annette M. Schlagbaum, 22, was taken to St. Rita’s Ambulatory Care Center in Ottawa and later to St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, in fair condition. The truck driver, George D. Schultz, 35, Altoona, Pa., was taken to St. Rita’s Medical Center for treatment of lesser injuries. Both have been dismissed from the hospital.

            There have been eight traffic deaths in Putnam County in 1984, and six of them are attributed to hazardous road conditions brought about by winter storms. Rose Ann Heck died of injuries received when she was involved in a multiple car accident on Route 224 west of Ottawa during a severe snow storm on March 8.

            Sunday’s accident occurred near the intersection of M 12 about one mile east of Kalida during a freezing rain, which left the road extremely slick.

            Witnesses said that the eastbound car in which all of the victims were riding and driven by Mr. Schlagbaum, spun around on the highway and went left of center.

            One person who arrived on the scene just after it happened, said it appeared as if the car spun into the path of the westbound truck and truck’s left front wheel went over the top of it and dragged the car down the road, literally tearing it to shreds. The car was broken in half and the mangled wreckage strewn along the highway.

            The truck went off the left side of the road into a field. Extensive damage was also done to the truck.

            All of the dead were thrown from the car.

            The highway patrol, which investigated, said that Annette Schlagbaum apparently was seated in the right front seat of the car and ducked under the dashboard before the impact.

            It was reported that the family was en route to a family gathering at an Ottawa restaurant.

            Five EMS units from Kalida, Columbus Grove and Ottawa were called to the scene, along with the Kalida fire department. The highway patrol was assisted by units from the sheriff’s department.

            Five deaths are the most on record in a single accident in Putnam County. Five fatality accidents also occurred in this county in 1978 and 1976, the sheriff’s department reports.

            Joint funeral services will be held for the five victims at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, of which they all were members. The pastor, Rev. Roger Bonifas, along with Revs. Richard Dunn and Louis Huffman will co-celebrate the Mass of Resurrection. All will be buried in the church cemetery.

            Othmar Schlagbaum was semi-retired as a serviceman for the Northern Ohio Breeders Association. He was also a former school bus driver and for many years was the official score keeper for the Ottoville High Schoolboys basketball games. He belonged to the Holy Name Society of the Immaculate Conception parish, was an officer of St. Mary’s Credit Union, and a member of the Northwestern Ohio Breeders Association. He was an Air Force Veteran of World War II.

            He was born April 18, 1916, in Ottoville, to Joseph and Theresa (Becker) Schlagbaum.

            He and Norma Meyerhoffer were married June10, 1950.

            Mrs. Schlagbaum was head supervisor in the obstetrics department at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was a graduate of St. Rita’s School of Nursing in Lima and was a member of the church Rosary Alter Society. She was a native of Glandorf where she was born February 20, 1926, to Sylvester and Veronica (Giesken) Meyerhoffer.

            Mark Schlagbaum was born December 30, 1963, in Lima, and was a student at the University of Toledo Community Technical College. He graduated in 1982 from Ottoville High School where he was a member of the Varsity O Club.

            Marlene was born August 21, 1959, in Lima, and was an accountant at Central Mutual Insurance Company in Van Wert. She graduated from Ottoville High School in 1977 and from International Business College in Ft. Wayne. She was a member of the Rosary Alter Society.

            She and Joseph Kaverman were married May 2, 1981. the couple had no children.

            Joseph Kaverman was born October 29, 1957, in Lima, to Eugene and Esther (Bonifas) Kaverman. He was a welder at General Dynamics in Lima and was also engaged in farming. He was a 1976 graduated of Ottoville High School and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church Holy Name Society.

            Other children in the Schlagbaum family who survive include; Thomas, Elida; John, Ottoville; Mrs. Daniel (Ruth) Honigford, Ottoville; Mrs. Art (Mary Kay) Langhals, Cloverdale; Mrs. Greg (Jean) Hohlbein, Cloverdale, and Annette Schlagbaum, Lima.

            Mr. Schlagbaum is also survived by a brother, Tony, Ottoville; and seven sisters, Bernie Heathman, Ft. Wayne; Mrs. Ralph (Tillie) Spieles, Delphos; Mrs. Kenny (Loretta) Roth, California; Mrs. Bob (Phylliss) Krouse, Lima; Mrs. Hubert (Dorothy) Altenburger, Ottoville; Miss JoAnn Schlagbaum, Lima; and Mrs. Virgil (Marie) Kohlreiser, Wapakoneta.

            Surviving Mrs. Schlagbaum are a brother, Thomas Meyerhoffer, Glandorf; and four sisters, Mrs. Andy (Arlene) Meola, Magnolia, O.; Mrs. Norbert T. (Marie) Meyer, Ottawa; Mrs. Virgil (Betty) Ellerbrock, Glandorf; and Mrs. Martha Turnwald, Cloverdale.

            The couple also had 12 grandchildren.

            Joseph Kaverman is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kaverman, of near Ottoville; two brothers, James and Jerry, both at home; six sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Elizabeth) Hunt, Oakwood; Mrs. Jerome (Carol) Bendele, Ottoville; and Linda, Marie, Angie and Janice, all at home; and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Laura Kaverman, Delphos.

            Friends may call at the Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, in Ottoville where a parish wake service will be at 8 p.m. this evening, Wednesday.

3-26-1984

Charles F. Landwehr

            Charles F. Landwehr, 90, Kalida, died at 5 a.m. Monday at the Delphos Memorial Home.

            He was born November 11, 1893, in Ottoville, to Henry and Katherine (Ricker) Landwehr. On April 17, 19**, he married Frances J. Trenkamp, who survives.

            Mr. Landwehr was a retired farmer. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War I.

            Survivors include seven sons, Joseph, Ottawa; Charles and James, both of Ft. Jennings; Edward, Texas; Alfred and Elmer, Kalida; and Paul, Ottoville; three daughters, Mrs. Edward (Frances JoAnn) Menke and Mrs. William (Irene) Warnecker, Ft. Jennings; and Mrs. John (Rita) Martin, Delphos; 55 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. August (Anna) Koenig, Adrian, Mich.; and Wilma Tigner, Delphos; two brothers, Henry and John, of Ottoville.

            Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Rev. Norbert Adelman officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.

4-1-1984

Kenneth Eickholt

4-2-1984

Martha M. Ulrich

Martha M. Ulrich, 78, Ottoville, died at 3:35 p.m. Monday at Delphos

Memorial Nursing Home.

She was born December 13, 1905, in Ottoville to William and Lucy (Kehres)

Schlagbaum. On August 3, 1942, she married Oscar H. Ulrich, who died on October 28, 1980.

Surviving is a stepson Richard Ulrich, Knoxville, Tenn.: a brother, Walter Schlagbaum, Ottoville, two sisters, Mrs. Alberta Murray, Lima, and Agnes Schlagbaum, Ottoville.

She was a member of he Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and the Rosary Altar Society of the church.

A mass of Christian burial will be said at the church at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Roger Bonifas officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery. Visitation will he 2-4 and 7-9 today Wednesday at Kolkmeyer-Helkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville. A combined parish wake and Rosary Alter Society will be held at 8 p.m. tonight.

5-6-1984

Mildred M. Beckman

Mildred M. Beckman, 61, died at :06 p.m. Sunday at Lima, Memorial

Hospital.

She was born Feb. 4, 1920, in Ottoville, the daughter of Theodore and Bernadine (Hellman) Beining. Her mother survives in Delphos. On May 1, 1946, she married Elmer

D. Beckman, who also survives.

Mrs. Beckman was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Delphos.

Survivors also include three sons, Daniel, Lima; Gerry, Coldwater, Mich. and Roger, at home: three daughters, Mrs. Edward (Joyce) Maenle, Cincinnati: Mrs. Edward (Carol) Weilacher, Delphos and Mrs. Stephen (Louise)Martin, Elida: seven grandchildren: five sisters. Mrs. Richard (Angela) Kimmet, Mrs. Herbert (Mary) Hempfling and Mrs. Robert (Alice) Arnzen, all of Delphos: Mrs. Alvin (Gertrude) Schmitz, Glandorf and Mrs. Joseph (Irene) Schroeder of Ottawa; two brothers. Rudy Beining, Ottawa: and Raymond Reining, Delphos.

Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will he at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. John's Catholic Church. Revs. Robert Sidner and Joseph Schmelzer officiating. Burial will be in the Church cemetery.

Friends may call at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Delphos: from 2 to 4and 7 to 9 Wednesday. Parish wake services will he at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may he made to the charity of the donor's choice.

5-8-1984

LaDonna Miller

            LaDonna Miller, 71, route 1, Cloverdale, died unexpectedly at approximately 10 p.m. Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

            She was born May 4, 1913, in Ottoville to August and Bernadine (Grote) Becker. On May 6, 1939, in Ottoville, she married Wilbert Miller, and he died November 29, 1981.

            Surviving are a son, Howard, (Skip) Miller, route 1, Cloverdale; two sisters, Mrs. Loretta Obringer, Monroeville, and Mrs. Richard (Alvera) Koester, Ottoville; and two grandchildren.

            Mrs. Miller was a cook at Sara Jane Chambers Center, in Delphos and was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and it’s Rosary Alter Society.

            Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the church with Rev. Roger Bonifas officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.

            Friends may call after 7 p.m. tonight Wednesday, and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Thursday at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville.

6-16-1984

Paul Zolman

7-22-1984
Fred C. Botkins

Fred C. Botkins, 72, Ottoville, died at 3 p.m. Sunday at his home following and extended illness.

He was born December 1, 1911, in Delphos, to Benjamin and Minnie (Updegraff) Botkins. On July 17, 1956, he married Elvira K. Otte, who survives.

Mr. Botkins was a retired employee of Clark Equipment in Lima. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of World War II and a member of the Ottoville Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Survivors include a brother, Donald Botkins, Rancho Cordova, Calif.; and two sisters, Mrs. Harlan (Nellie) Faought, Delphos; and Mrs. Herbert (Ruthella) Fetzer, Lima.

Services were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Kolkmeyer Helmkamp Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Graveside military services were conducted by the Ottoville V.F.W.           

7-27-1984

Wilma J. Siefker

7-29-1984

Victor A. Koester

            Victor A. Koester, 56, died at 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

            He was born May 5, 1928, in Ottoville to Henry and Clara (Deitering) Koester. His mother survives in Cloverdale.

            Mr. Koester was employed by Ray Wannemacher construction. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, it’s Holy Name Society, Ottoville Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ft. Jennings American Legion.

            Survivors include three daughters, Judy Koester and Joyce Koester, both at home, and Vickie Koester, Toledo; two sons, Karl (Kork) and Keith Koester, both at home; three brothers, Virgil, Lima; Jerome, Burnsville, Minn.; Clarence, Ottoville; five sisters, Mildred Wannemacher and Mrs. Paul (Rita) Burgei, both of Ottoville; Mrs. Lawrence (Mary Jane) Burgei, Cloverdale; Mrs. Donald (Irene) Friemoth, Van Wert, and Mrs. Joseph (Eileen) Sanders, Ottoville.

            Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was made in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Joint military services were conducted by the VFW and American Legion.

8-31-1984

Frank Weber

            Frank Weber, 80, formerly of Ottoville, died August 31, at Wyandotte General Hospital, Wyandotte, Mich.

            He was born March 28, 1904, in Putnam County, the son of Charles P. and Magdalene (Obringer) Weber. On May 28, 1932, he married Euletta Ann Otte, who survives.

            Mr. Weber was a retired bricklayer. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Wyandotte.

            Survivors include four sons, Charles and Gerald, Ecorse; Dennis, Trenton; and Richard, Romulus; a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Cecelia Jane) Castleberry, Wyandotte; 16 grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Elvin (Leona) Rekart, Southgate, Mich.; a brother, Ralph Weber, Glandorf.

            Mass of Christian Burial was September 4, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Rev. Richard Kelley officiating. Burial was in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Riverview, Mich.

9-8-1984

Ledella Wieging

            Ledella Wieging, 72, Ottoville, died at 1 a.m. Saturday at her residence following a sudden illness.

            She was born October 16, 1911, in Ottoville to Jacob and Carolina (Schurer) Studer. On January 23, 1937, she married Aloysius G. Wieging, who died on April 28, 1962.

            Mrs. Wieging was a homemaker. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Rosary Alter Society of the church and Catholic Ladies of Columbia.

            Survivors include two daughters, Sister Janet, C. PP. S., Ottawa; Mrs. Ralph (Geraldine) Mueller, Landeck; four grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Syl (Mary Ann) Wiechart German, Delphos.

            Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.

9-16-1984
Bertha M. Stetler

            Bertha M. Stetler, 89, formerly of 1026 S. Washington St, died at 11:22 p.m. Friday in Van Wert Manor Nursing Home, following an extended illness.

            She was born Aug. 22, 1895, in Ottoville, a daughter of Henry and Agnes (Kortokrax) Honingford.

            On Aug. 29, 1916, she married Elmer Curtis Stetler. He preceded her in death Sept. 18, 1978. Survivors include a son, Richard H. of Lafayette, Ind.; a daughter, Mrs. Robert G. (June) Baily of 940 Mayfair Drive; a sister, Martha Rode of Delphos; 10 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

            She was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia; three brothers, and seven sisters. Mrs. Stetler was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and its Catholic Ladies of Columbia.

            Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the church. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

            Friends may call from 7 - 9 p.m. Sunday in Brickner Funeral Home where the Rosary will be said at 8 p.m.

8-31-1984

Leo La Franco

10-26-1984

Bernadine A. Beining

            Bernadina A. Beining, 92, Ottoville, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday at Delphos Memorial Home.

            She was born May 17, 1892, in Ft. Jennings, the daughter of Joseph and Bernadina (Luersman) Hellman. On May 14, 1919, she married Theodore Beining, who died April 16, 1972.

            Mrs. Beining was a homemaker. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, was a former member of the Rosary Alter Society and was a member of Ottoville Senior Citizens.

            Survivors include two sons, Rudy, Ottawa; Raymond, Delphos; five daughters, Mrs. Alvin (Gertrude) Schmitz, Glandorf; Mrs. Joseph (Irene) Schroeder, Ottawa; Mrs. Richard (Angela) Kimmet, Mrs. Herbert (Mary) Hempfling and Mrs. Robert (Alice) Arnzen, all of Delphos; 43 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren.

            Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiating. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

11-17-1984

Victor J. Kehres

            Victor J. Kehres, 77, route 1, Cloverdale, died at 10 p.m. Saturday at his residence.

            He was born November 30, 1906, in Ottoville, to Michael and Anna (Bendele) Kehres. He married Veronica J. Maenle on November 25, 1931, in Kalida, and she died February 10, 1979.

            Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Joann) Eickholt, Ottoville; and Mrs. James (Margie) Miller, Ft. Jennings; three sons, Gilbert and Leonard, of Ottoville; and
Mike, of Lima; 16 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Coletta Bigelow, Ottoville.

            He was a retired farmer and a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville.

            Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church with Re. Sylvan Obergefell officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.

            Visitation is underway at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Ottoville, where a rosary will be said at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

11-19-1984
Helena Ricker

            Helena Ricker, 92, route 2, Ft. Jennings, died at 12:15 a.m. Monday at her home.

            She was born January 19, 1893, in Ottoville, to Anton and Rosa (Bendele) Bensman. She married Charles M. Ricker on October 20, 1915, in Ottoville, and he died March 18, 1966.

            Mrs. Ricker is survived by three daughters, Eleanora, Ft. Jennings; Sister Mary Edna, OSF, Ft. Jennings; and Sister Mary Alma, OSF, Tiffin; two sons, Philip J., Columbus Grove; and James, Ft. Jennings; two step-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Wayne (Monica) Slater, and Mrs. Veronica Stoody, Ft. Wayne; Mrs. Catherine Hohlbein, Delphos; and Mrs. Barbara Hutt, Wapakoneta.

            She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ft. Jennings, it’s Rosary Alter Society and the Catholic Ladies of Columbia.

            Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the church with Rev. John Shanahan officiating, burial will be in the church cemetery.

            Visitation is underway at Kolkmeyer-Helmkamp-Siferd Funeral Home, Delphos, where the parish wake service will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

12-13-1984

Alice E. Kemper

Mass of Christian Burial was ay 10:30 a.m. Monday  in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, for Alice E. Kemper, 58, Ottoville. Rev. Sylvan Obergefell officiated and burial was on Tuesday in Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, Mich.

Mrs. Kemper died at 5:55 p.m. Thursday in St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born August 31, 1926, in Ottoville, to William and Philomena (Wheri) Dickman. She married Harold Wueller on June 21, 1947, and he died January 10, 1967. On December 27, 1968, she married Arnold W. Kemper, and he survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Henry Wueller, Ottoville; Bernard Wueller, Cloverdale; and Joseph Wueller, Lima; six daughters, Mrs. Edward (Martha) Kuhbander, Jr., Ottawa; Wilma Bixler, Pandora; Mrs. James (Marjory) Rockey, Norfolk, Va.; Mrs. Richard (Amelia) McElwain, Kalida; and Leona Wueller and Rita Wueller, at home; three brothers, Hubert Dickman, Kalida; Ferdinand Dickman, St. Louis, Mich.; and Edmund Dickman, St. John’s, Mich.; 10 grandchildren; and four sisters, Anna Dickman, Ottoville; Hilda Schnipke, Delaware; Mrs. Lewis (Agnes) Moeggenborg, Alma, Mich.; and Delores Eickholt, Ottoville.

Mrs. Kemper was a housewife and a volunteer at the Quality Care nursing Home, Cloverdale. She was a member of the Ottoville Church, the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the Rosary Alter Society.