USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
Lima
AMY CAMPBELL, 41, died at 7:43 a.m. April 11, 2004, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.
Lima
ARNOLD C. FORD, 89, died at 6:25 p.m. April 9, 2004, at Wapak Manor Nursing Home, Wapakoneta.
He was born March 15, 1915, in Delphos to Don and Florence Shuck Ford, who preceded him in death. He married
Margaret Turner, who died in January 1993.
Mr. Ford retired as a tool and jig expeditor at Warner & Swasey Co. Lima Division. He was a member of Forest Park United Methodist Church. He was a 53-year member and a past master of Free & Accepted Masons Lodge 205 in Lima, past commander of Shawnee Commandery 14 Knights Templar, High 12 Club 590, Lima Chapter 49 Royal Arch Masons, Lima Council 20 Royal and Select Masons, Lima Shrine Club, Honorary Sovereign Master Shawnee Council 355 Allied Masonic Degree, past president of the Lima Assembly of Rainbow Girls Board of Directors and was a 32nd degree mason. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton and Antioch Shrine Temple, Dayton.
Survivors include three daughters, Patty (Phil) McKean of Vancouver, Wash., Cathy (Scott) Willeke of Columbus Grove and Chris (Jerry) Seaman of Wapakoneta; a son, Gregory Ford of Lima; a brother, Don (Dorothy) Ford of Delphos; a sister, Martha McMullen of Ashland; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Neal Bowen; and a sister, Helen Clinger.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry Hopkins will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, where a Masonic funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. followed by a Scottish Rite Ring service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lima Masonic Lodge 205.
Elida
KERMIT C. MAY, 66, died at 12:03 p.m. April 9, 2004, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
He was born July 27, 1937, in Allen County to Gerald Nathaniel and Adda Mae Sawmiller May, who preceded him in death. On May 18, 1963, he married
Ruth Johns, who survives in Elida.
Mr. May retired from Ford Motor Co., Lima, after 38 years, and he was a lifelong farmer. He was a member and trustee of the Jefferson Street Baptist Church. He is a 1955 graduate of Elida High School. He enjoyed being outdoors, and he and his wife enjoyed camping. He also enjoyed gardening and helping others. He was a past member of the Elida Lions Club. He was a member of the Young Elida Farmers and an honorary member of the Elida FFA. He coached Midget football for 15 years. He loved to spend time at and be involved in the Allen County Fair.
Survivors also include eight children, Craig A. (Lora) May of Columbus Grove, Michael D. (Sue) May of Elida, Rebecca L. May of West Palm Beach, Fla., Greg Mason and Sheila Y. Mason, both of LaFollette, Tenn., Randall S. (Kelly) Mason of Elida, Kathryn E. Mason of Tennessee, and Timothy L. (Linda) Mason of Marysville; two brothers, L. Brooks (Jean) May of Delphos and Lyle May of Connecticut; 18 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by an infant brother.
Services will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Pastor Christopher Page will officiate. Burial will be in Walnut Grove cemetery, Delphos.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson Street Baptist Church Building Fund, 825 N. Jefferson St., Lima, OH 45801 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Ottawa
VELMA L. REICHENBACH, 92, died at 8 a.m. April 11, 2004, at Putnam Acres Care Center, Ottawa.
Private graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. today in Harman cemetery, Gilboa.
Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam Acres Care Center.
Arrangements are by Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Ottawa.
Columbus Grove
MILDRED L. RETTIG, 85, died at 5:15 p.m. April 10, 2004, at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora.
Arrangements are incomplete at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove.
Lima
CARL H. BROOKHART, 80, died at 11:20 a.m. Aug. 15, 2004, at his residence.
Arrangements are incomplete at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.
Van Wert
EVELYN GERALDINE HOGHE CLOUSE, 90, formerly of Ohio City, died at 8:55 a.m. Aug. 14, 2004, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home.
Services will begin at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Ohio City Church of God, Ohio City. Pastor Rob Place will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery, Ohio City.
Friends may call two hours prior to services Wednesday at the church.
Arrangements are by Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert.
Ottawa
WARREN R. FESSLER, 100, died at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 15, 2004, at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora.
He was born March 5, 1904, in St. Johns to J. Fred and Livonia M. Taylor Fessler, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 21, 1932, he married
Beatrice I. Kern, who died Feb. 3, 1988.
Mr. Fessler retired as a civil engineer with the Ohio Department of Transportation, Lima. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Ottawa, and sang in the church choir. He was a member and past president of Kiwanis, Ottawa, and a 60-year member and past Master of Free and Accepted Masons Lodge 325, Ottawa. He attended Miami University in Ohio and Ohio Northern University in Ada.
Survivors include a son, Ronald (Carol) Fessler of Ottawa; a daughter, Janice (Daniel) Barber of Ottawa; a brother, Herbert Fessler of Ypsilanti, Mich.; two sisters, Lois Griffin of Philadelphia and Rachel Stern of Lebanon; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Ira Fessler; and a granddaughter.
Services will begin at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Ottawa. The Rev. Robert Nida will officiate. Burial will be in Harman cemetery, Gilboa.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Ottawa and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, Ottawa.
Lima
LAUREN EDGAR HART, 70, died at 10 a.m. Aug. 13, 2004, at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in the Community Room of Lima Towers. The cremated remains will be buried in Lee cemetery, Vanlue.
Arrangements are by Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.
Leipsic
ELMER H. SCHROEDER, 79, died at 3:20 p.m. Aug. 14, 2004, at Putnam Acres Care Center, Ottawa.
He was born July 8, 1925, in Leipsic to Julius and Agnes Niese Schroeder, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 30. 1945, he married
Patricia Stechschulte, who survives in Leipsic.
Mr. Schroeder retired from Libby's, Leipsic, in 1987. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Leipsic, and its Holy Name Society. He was an avid woodworker and loved growing roses.
Survivors also include four sons, Dean R. Schroeder of Leipsic, Allen J. (Joan) Schroeder of Rossford, Gary P. (Patricia) Schroeder of Hoffman Estates, Ill., and Philip J. Schroeder of Goodyear, Ariz.; two daughters, Ann M. (James) Russell of Leipsic and Amy E. (Robert) Pettaway of Toledo; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, John Schroeder; and two sisters, Angeline Odenweller and Jeanette Stechschulte.
Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Leipsic. Father George Wenzinger will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Love Funeral Home, Leipsic, where a Scripture service will be held at 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam County Hospice or to the St. Marys School Endowment Fund.
