Obituary Listings

Kenneth F. "Ken" Kohler

Jul 22, 2018

Kenneth F. “Ken” Kohler, 85, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the Dayton VA Medical Center.

He was born on September 4, 1932 in Wapakoneta to Lawrence F. & Violet L. (Crouch) Kohler Sr. who preceded him in death.   On May 7, 1960 he married Hannah K. Egbert and she survives...

Richard P. "Pat" Denney

Jul 19, 2018

Richard P. “Pat” Denney, 76, of Wapakoneta passed away at 3:50 a.m. on July 19, 2018 at Wapakoneta Manor following a brief illness.

Pat was born on November 23, 1941 in Bellefontaine, OH to the late Delbert and Iris (Parkins) Denney. He spent his younger days growing up around Auglaize County.

On September 2, 1961...

Jarrod L. Elsass

Jul 18, 2018

Jarrod L. Elsass, 33, of East Liberty, formerly of Wapakoneta passed away on Wednesday July 18, 2018.

He was born in Columbus, OH on April 21, 1985 to Larry J. (Teri) Elsass of East Liberty and Mary A. (Terry) Hummel of Ft. Recovery.

Survivors include three children, Aiden, Riley, Nevaeh; three sisters, Nicki (Nick) Saam...

William E. "Bill" Sawmiller

Jul 11, 2018

William E. “Bill” Sawmiller, 90, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday July 11, 2018 at Otterbein, St. Marys.

He was born in Auglaize County on October 14, 1927 to Alma W. & Nellie M. (Balthaser) Sawmiller who preceded him in death.  On April 22, 1950 he married Doris L. Burmeister and she passed away on...

Polly E. Scherger

Jul 7, 2018

Polly Elaine Scherger, 62, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 6:35 a.m., July 7, 2018 at her home.  She was born January 18, 1956, in Lima, to Eugene L. and Rose L. “Posy” Hohenbrink Weber, who survive in Delphos.  On April 24, 1982, she married her childhood sweetheart, Robert C. Scherger, who survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors also include...

Paul E. "Eric" Shade

Jul 3, 2018

Paul E. “Eric” Shade, 47, of Wapakoneta passed away at 12:57 p.m.  Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima surrounded by his family after a yearlong battle with cancer.

He was born on September 7, 1970 in Landstuhl, Germany to Paul E. “Gene” & Karen K. (Herndon) Shade who survive in Wapakoneta.

Survivors...

Robert V. "Bob" Eisert

Jun 26, 2018

Robert V. “Bob” Eisert, 83, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:28 a.m. Tuesday June 26, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on December 31, 1934 in Lima, OH to Albert & Louise (Schnippel) Eisert who preceded him in death.  On May 11, 1957 he married Marilyn Hollenbacher and she survives in Wapakoneta.

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Joyce D. Victor

Jun 19, 2018

Joyce D. Victor, 74, of Wapakoneta passed away at 7:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at Wapakoneta Manor.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Walter W. "Bill" Morris Jr.

Jun 8, 2018

Walter W. “Bill” Morris Jr. 66, of Wapakoneta passed away at 5:38 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2018 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

He was born on March 10, 1952 in Elida, OH to Walter W. “Bill” Morris Sr. & L. Marie Bailey who preceded him in death.

In July of 1976 he married Sharon...

William "Bill" E. Tucker

Jun 2, 2018

William E. "Bill" Tucker, 79, of Wapakoneta passed away at 2:47 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta.  Private family services will be held at a later date.

Theresa D. Miller

May 28, 2018

Theresa D. Miller, 47, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Monday May 28, 2018 at her residence.

She was born in Lima, OH on September 2, 1970 to Raymond M. & Sybil J. (Pack) Schwartz.  Her mother passed away on September 17, 2009 and her father survives in Wapakoneta.

She is survived by four...

Dorothy L. Krisher

May 24, 2018

Dorothy L. Krisher, 90, Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

She was born in Clay Township, Auglaize County on July 10, 1927 to Vernon & Fern (Price) Bowman who preceded her in death.

On November 2, 1946 she married Robert Krisher Sr. and he passed...

John S. Kuzel Jr.

May 12, 2018

John S. Kuzel Jr., 71, of Lima, passed away at 8:25 a.m. Saturday May 12, 2018 at Cridersville Healthcare Center.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Kenneth D. Ketcham

May 11, 2018

Kenneth D. Ketcham, 72, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 2:54 p.m. May 11, 2018 at the Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  Kenny was born on December 28, 1945 in Lima, to K. Dwight & June M. Spencer Ketcham, who have preceded him in death.  On August 28, 2002, he married Gloria J. Adams, who survives in Wapak.

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Rebecca K. Van Dyke

May 7, 2018

Rebecca K. Van Dyke, 61, of Ada, formerly of Wapakoneta passed away at 9:24 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2018 at her residence.  Private family services will be held at a later date.

Ronald L. Banks

May 1, 2018

Ronald Logan Banks, 68, passed away May 1, 2018 at 4:50 p.m. at St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.  A self-proclaimed hillbilly, Ron was born September 3, 1949 in Hazard, Kentucky, to Logan and Hazel Caudill Banks.  On October 20, 1984 he married Jean A. Tippie, Ron was her biggest fan.

In addition to his wife, Ron is...

Tom A. Smith

Apr 24, 2018

Tom A. Smith, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away on Tuesday April 24, 2018 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima.

He was born on June 21, 1937 in Wapakoneta to Harry & Leona (Headapohl) Smith who preceded him in death.  On January 5, 1963 he married Jane A. Smith and she passed away on June 29, 2017.

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Gregory A. "Greg" Yoakam

Apr 16, 2018

Gregory Alan “Greg” Yoakam, 59, of Hume passed away at 11:42 p.m. Monday April 16, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic after a six year battle with complications from cancer.

He was born on April 11, 1959 in Lima, OH to Ronald E. & Jo-an (Baum) Yoakam of Hume.  On March 13, 1991 he married Shelly L. Kent...

Janet E. Copeland

Apr 13, 2018

Janet E. Copeland, 76, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:00 a.m. Friday April 13, 2018 at Auglaize Acres.

She was born on April 18, 1941 in Lima, OH to Glenn C. & Ethel (Dudgeon) Hittepole who preceded her in death.  On August 26, 1961 she married E. Lyle Copeland and he passed away on December 9, 1996....

Bonnie L. Rosenbeck

Mar 27, 2018

Bonnie L. Rosenbeck, 71, of Wapakoneta passed away at 2:07 p.m. Tuesday March 27, 2018 at her residence.

She was born on January 12, 1947 to Eugene & Irene (Baka) Fuller who preceded her in death.  On June 28, 1966 she married Gene Rosenbeck and he survives in Wapakoneta.

She is survived by four sons,...