Obituary Listings

Eric E. Young

Oct 10, 2021

Eric Edward Young, 56, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:19 PM, Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's, Lima.  He was born on September 19, 1965 in Lima, to Edward E. and Judith A. (Huelskamp) Young who have preceded him in death.  On September 5, 1992, he married Molly J. Glick, who survives at home with their daughter,...

David S. Lambert

Sep 30, 2021

David S. Lambert, 89, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away at  6:03 PM, Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's due to Covid-19 surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 15, 1932 in Auglaize County to Arthur and May (Archer) Lambert who preceded him in death.

On July 19, 1958 he married Jeannette...

Jacob T. "Jay" Koenig

Sep 23, 2021

Jacob “Jay” T. Koenig II, 85, of Wapakoneta died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima.

He was born July 20, 1936, in Wapakoneta OH, the son of the late Marshall “Benny” and Mabel “Fern” (Brookhart) Koenig.  On June 1, 1958, he married Sandra Sue Louth who survives.

Other survivors...

Richard Edward Heckman Sr.

Sep 22, 2021

Richard Edward Heckman Sr., 65, of Wapakoneta passed away at 1:28 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on October 10, 1955 in Lima, OH to James J. Sr. and Shirley I. (Hamby) Heckman who preceded him in death.

Survivors include 3 sons Richard Edward (Gayle Harvey) Heckman Jr., Byron Lawrence...

Carol W. Beane

Sep 21, 2021

Carol W. Beane, 86, of St. Marys passed away at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Celina Manor.  Per her wishes there will be no visitation or services.

Thomas R. "Tom" Peterman Sr.

Sep 15, 2021

Thomas R. “Tom” Peterman Sr., 72, of Wapakoneta passed away at 3:36 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima.

He was born on February 28, 1949 in Beaver Dam, WI to Lloyd L. & Lucille M. (Raszkowski) Peterman who preceded him in death.  On May 11, 1974 he married Kathy A. Spurlock and she...

David H. Armer

Sep 12, 2021

David H. Armer, 90 of Wapakoneta, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, with his wife and children at his side.

He was born December 25, 1930, in Springfield, Ohio to Benjamin Sr. and Phyllis (Gearhart) Armer, who preceded him in death, along with his siblings, George Armer, Libby Eichman, Ben Armer Jr., Charlotte Spees, Jean Campbell, and...

Koneta "Connie" M. Swink Campbell

Sep 11, 2021

Koneta M. "Connie" Swink Campbell, 96, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Wapakoneta Manor.  She was born on July 27, 1925 in Lakeview to Arnold and Virgie Davis Jacobs who have preceded her in death.

Survivors include two sons, Rex (Jane) Swink, of Wapakoneta and Randy Swink, of The Villages,...

Marie L. Brown

Sep 8, 2021

Marie L. Brown, 72, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:13 a.m., Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on February 27, 1949 in Lima, OH to Ferdinand and Dorothy Brown who preceded her in death. On May 25, 1984 she married Larry J. Brown and he passed away on March 29, 2005....

Carol A. Wheaton

Aug 22, 2021

Carol A. Wheaton, 69, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:24 PM, Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's, Lima surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 13, 1952 in Lima, OH to Neil and Evelyn (Drexler) Rader who preceded her in death.  On May 3, 2002 she married Robin Wheaton and he survives in Wapakoneta....

Scott L. Small Opperman

Aug 6, 2021

Scott L. (Small) Opperman, 62, of Wapakoneta, OH, passed away at 5:41 AM, Friday, August 6, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's, Lima, OH, after a brief battle with cancer.  He was born on September 9, 1958 in Portland, OR to Walter L. and Marcia E. (Carpenter) Small who survive in Kelso, WA.  Twenty one years and seven months ago,...

Willis W. "Willie, Will, Moose" Vetter

Aug 4, 2021

Willis W. “Willie, Will, Moose” Vetter, 84, of Wapakoneta peacefully went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on June 29, 1937 in Clay Township, Auglaize County to George Elmer & Iva (Metz) Vetter who preceded him in death.  On February 14, 1987 he married Joan (Mueller) McFadden and...

Norbert J. Greve

Jul 29, 2021

Norbert J. Greve, 88, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:55 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.

He was born on April 3, 1933 in Rhine, OH to Louis and Cecelia (Schmerge) Greve who preceded him in death  On September 10, 1960 he married Phyllis Saum and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors include...

Barbara R. "Barb" Copeland

Jul 15, 2021

Barbara R. "Barb" Copeland, 83, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:06 p.m., Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Wapakoneta Manor.  She was born on December 30, 1937 in Lima, to John J. and Ruth M. Schurr Seitz who have preceded her in death.  On August 7, 1955, she married Merlin D. "Mert" Copeland, who passed away on September 17,...

Nancy L. Tester

Jun 26, 2021

Nancy L. Tester, 78, of Wapakoneta passed away at 2:48 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2021 at her residence.

She was born on July 18, 1942 in Sidney, OH to John S. & Edith (Zimpfer) Wirick who preceded her in death.  On November 3, 1962 she married her childhood sweetheart Roland J. Koch and he passed away on...

Janet L. "Jan" (Anderson) Runkle

Jun 20, 2021

Janet L. "Jan" Runkle, 84, formerly of Kettering, passed away at 6:10 PM, Sunday, June 20, 2021 at the Cridersville Nursing Home.  She was born on August 9, 1936 in Brown Township, Miami County, OH to Leroy and Edith Wilson Anderson who have preceded her in death.

Survivors include her three sons, Gary (Melanie) Runkle, of Wapakoneta,...

Timothy "Tim" L. Huebner

Jun 10, 2021

Timothy "Tim" L. Huebner, 66, of St. Johns passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at his residence.  Private family services will be held at a later date.

Donald Lee Knipp

Jun 7, 2021

Donald Lee Knipp, 78, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:17 a.m. Monday, June 7, 2021 at Hospice of Central Ohio in the Wexner Medical Center on The Ohio State University Campus in Columbus, after a seven-year battle with lung cancer.  He was born on March 16, 1943, in Defiance, to Donald A. & Elaine Rollins Knipp, who have preceded...

Linda M. Mckinney

May 28, 2021

Linda M. McKinney, 73, of Waynesfield, passed away at  6:41 PM, Friday, May 28, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System.  She was born on March 21, 1948 in Lima, to Milton and Norma Etter Howell who have preceded her in death.  On May 3, 1969, she married Lonnie K. McKinney, who survives.

Survivors also include her four...

Demetra E. Rinehart

May 28, 2021

Demetra E. Rinehart, 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:48 A.M. on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Otterbein Cridersville.  She was born on August 17, 1931, the daughter of Raymond and Cleta (Mann) Schuler, who preceded her in death.  On April 5, 1952, she married George E. Rinehart, who went to be with our Lord on May 1, 2016....