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Ethel Marie Jutte

Ethel Marie Jutte

Feb 17, 2021

Ethel Marie Jutte, 94, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at The Gardens at St. Henry.

She was born on October 9, 1926, in Fort Recovery, to the late Leo and Veronica (Hoening) Faller.

Ethel married Albert Jutte on February 18, 1947. Albert passed away on August 17, 2007.

Ethel is survived by her daughter,...

Alvin A. Wendel

Alvin A. Wendel

Feb 13, 2021

Alvin A. Wendel, 81, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away, peacefully, on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at his home.

He was born on August 23, 1939, in Fort Recovery, to the late Frank and Elenora (Homan) Wendel.

Alvin is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha Ann (Homan) Wendel, whom he married on May 5, 1962; his children, Steve...

Alphonse 'Al' Brochin, Jr.

Alphonse 'Al' Brochin, Jr.

Feb 7, 2021

Alphonse “Al” Brochin, Jr., 89, of Troy, Ohio, formerly of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away, peacefully, with his wife by his side, on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at StoryPoint Senior Living in Troy.

He was born on June 4, 1931, in Vincennes, Indiana, to the late Alphonse and Sylvia (Pierce) Brochin.

In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death...

Ruth Willmann

Ruth Willmann

Jan 28, 2021

Ruth Willmann, age 88, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on January 28, 2021 at The Gardens at St. Henry, St. Henry, Ohio. She was born May 1, 1932, in St. Henry, to the late William and Irene (Hartings) Moorman. On November 28, 1953, she married the late Harold Willmann, who died October 25, 2019.

Surviving are four children, Dr....

Jeanette M. Meyer

Jeanette M. Meyer

Jan 15, 2021

Jeanette M. Meyer, age 73, of Chickasaw, Ohio, passed away January 15, 2021, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born August 15, 1947, at the former Gibbons Hospital, Celina, OH, to the late Herman and Mary (Hess) Fullenkamp. On August 5, 1972, she married Larry Meyer of Egypt, at St. Henry Catholic Church, and he survives.She...

Mary Ann Weitzel

Mary Ann Weitzel

Jan 9, 2021

Mary Ann Weitzel, age 92, of Fort Recovery, passed away on January 9, 2021 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.She was born September 8, 1928, in Burkettsville, to the late Leo and Elizabeth (Wendel) Rammel. On June 15, 1948, she married the late Cletus Weitzel, who died March 21, 2006.Mary Ann is survived by her five children, Lavern (Jane) Weitzel of Fort...

Regina P. Wendel

Regina P. Wendel

Dec 28, 2020

Regina P. Wendel, age 88, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on December 28, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born January 11, 1932, in Osgood, OH, to the late Anthony and Sophia (Hartings) Drees. On May 2, 1951, she married the late Ermin Wendel, who died December 25, 2001.Surviving are eight children, Pat (Rog) Puthoff of Bradford, OH,...

Donald M. Harter

Donald M. Harter

Dec 24, 2020

Donald M. Harter, age 96, of Fort Recovery, passed away on December 24, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana. He was born September 7, 1924, in Salamonia, IN, to the late Walter and Lulu (Bibler) Harter. On June 28, 1959, he married the late Betty (Pyle) Harter, who died September 17, 2000.Surviving are nephew, E. Mack (Melanie)...

Richard D. Hull

Richard D. Hull

Dec 23, 2020



Richard D. Hull, age 88, of Fort Recovery, died December 23, 2020, peacefully at his home.

He was born December 29, 1931, in Fort Recovery, to the late Norman Sr. and Coda (Disher) Hull. On July 21, 1951, he married the late Lois (Pottenger) Hull, who died June 10, 2020.

Surviving are his six children, Nancy (Ron) Evans of...

David L. Pottkotter

David L. Pottkotter

Dec 13, 2020

David L. "Heavy Duty" Pottkotter, age 69, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on December 13, 2020 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. He was born July 17, 1951, in Coldwater, OH, to the late Jerome and Rita (May) Pottkotter. Surviving are his nine brothers and sisters, Gary "Pete" & Norma Pottkotter of Fort Recovery, OH,...

Virgil J. Krieg

Virgil J. Krieg

Dec 4, 2020

Virgil J. Krieg, age 89, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, died peacefully December 4, 2020 at his residence.

He was born December 13, 1930, in Fort Recovery, to the late Leo and Alfrieda (Muhlenkamp) Krieg. On May 1, 1954 in St. Anthony, OH, he married Roselma "Rosie" (Knoth) Krieg, who survives.

Also surviving are eight children, Betty (Charles) Muhlenkamp of Bryant,...

Eugene F. Noggler

Eugene F. Noggler

Nov 28, 2020

Eugene F. Noggler Jr., age 73, of New Weston, Ohio, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 of natural causes at his residence.He was born June 26, 1947, in Celina, OH, to the late Eugene Sr. and Marie (Morgan) Noggler. On August 29, 1968 in St. Henry, OH, he married Melody (Klenke) Noggler, who survives.Also surviving are three children, Dawn (James) Hart...

Alvin A. Timmerman

Alvin A. Timmerman

Nov 27, 2020

Alvin A. Timmerman, age 86, of Portland, Indiana, died November 27, 2020 at Persimmon Ridge, Portland, IN.He was born June 2, 1934, in Coldwater, OH, to the late Fred and Louise (Rosenbeck) Timmerman. On April 24, 1954, he married Rose (Garke) Timmerman, who survives.Also surviving are Alvin and Rose's five children; Linda (Darrell) Hicks of Berne, IN, Michael (Becky) Timmerman...

Marianne A. Remaklus

Marianne A. Remaklus

Nov 26, 2020

Marianne A. Remaklus, age 92, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on November 26, 2020 at The Gardens at Celina, Celina, Ohio. She was born June 14, 1928, in Osgood, OH, to the late Leo and Helen (Brackman) Nieberding. On May 28, 1949, she married the late Joseph H. Remaklus, who died April 17, 2000.Surviving are her seven children, Joseph...

Dale J. Bruns

Dale J. Bruns

Nov 20, 2020

Dale J. "Whitey" Bruns , age 83, of Fort Recovery, OH, died on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, OH.He was born November 24, 1936, in Fort Recovery to the late Bernard and Odelia (Garke) Bruns. On July 18, 1959, he married Marilyn (Kremer) Bruns, who survives in Fort Recovery.Also surviving are their nine children, Connie...

Werner W. Wendel

Werner W. Wendel

Nov 17, 2020

Werner W. Wendel, age 83, of Fort Recovery, passed away on November 17, 2020 at the Kindred Hospital, Lima, Ohio.

He was born July 21, 1937, in Fort Recovery, to the late Frank and Elenora (Homan) Wendel. On September 7, 1957, he married the late Patricia "Pat" (Bruns) Wendel, who died November 29, 2017.

Surviving are five children, Cindy (Gary)...

Rita F. Wangler

Rita F. Wangler

Nov 8, 2020

Rita F. Wangler, of Fort Recovery, passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2020 at the age of 98.

She was born January 24, 1922, in Celina, OH, to the late Herman and Ellen (Walsh) Vielkind. On October 19, 1944, she married William H. Wangler, who died May 11, 1988.

Surviving are her three children, Gary (Pam) Wangler...

Virginia A. Schaefer

Virginia A. Schaefer

Oct 28, 2020

Virginia A. "Ginny" Schaefer, age 80, of St. Anthony, OH, died October 28, 2020 at Mercer Health, Coldwater.She was born December 17, 1939, in Burkettsville, to the late Henry and Agnes (Reier) Siefring. On April 4, 1959, she married Robert "Bob" Schaefer, who survives.Also surviving are four children, Kevin (Judy) Schaefer of St. Anthony, Steven (Kristi) Schaefer of Rockford, Renee...

Rebecca A. Hemmelgarn

Rebecca A. Hemmelgarn

Oct 27, 2020

Rebecca "Becky" A. Hemmelgarn passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at the age of 90. Rebecca was the beloved wife of the late Eugene Hemmelgarn. Rebecca is survived by seven children, Debra Dotson, Thomas (Mindy) Hemmelgarn, Jack Hemmelgarn, Ruth Reinhard-Felix, William Hemmelgarn, Stephen Hemmelgarn and Richard (TerriLynn) Hemmelgarn. She was the proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren;...

Leslie E. Johnson

Leslie E. Johnson

Oct 26, 2020

Leslie E. "Les" Johnson, age 63, of Fort Recovery, died October 26, 2020 at home.

He was born June 30, 1957, in Celina, to the late Gayle and Helen (Eichenauer) Johnson.

Surviving are his siblings, Doug Johnson of Fort Recovery, Cindy Johnson of Lowell, IN, and Becky (Ray) Link of Maria Stein; and a nephew, Jamie (Liz) Bradley of Chicago,...

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