Obituary:
FORT JENNINGS — Ronald E. Von Lehmden, 63, of Fort Jennings died Tuesday, November 24, 2015, at his residence.
He was born April 12, 1952, in Lima to Alvin and Rita (Stechschulte) Von Lehmden. Both preceded him in death. On August 4, 1973 he married Mary H. Schroeder who survives in Fort Jennings. Ron and Mary had just celebrated 42 wonderful years of marriage.
He was a 1970 graduate of Fort Jennings High School. He was a millwright at General Motors in Defiance for 38 years. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Fort Jennings, Delphos Eagles, Kalida Fish and Game, and Pheasants Forever. He enjoyed hunting, golfing, riding his Harley, and visiting with his family.
Survivors include one son: Keith (Terri) Von Lehmden of Frisco, Texas; one daughter: Lisa (Chris) Zidek of Avon; and three grandsons: Caleb and Seth Von Lehmden and Bradley Zidek.
He is also survived by three brothers: Doyle (Joyce) Von Lehmden, Duane (Rebecca) Von Lehmden, and Kim (Yolanda) Von Lehmden all of Fort Jennings; and a sister-in-law: Joann (Mel) Nomina of Glandorf.
He was preceded in death by a brother: Eugene (Yogi) Von Lehmden.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fort Jennings. Father Mark Hoying will officiate. The burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Fort Jennings.
Friends and family may call on Friday, November 27, 2015 from 2 to 8 p.m. at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township, Fort Jennings, with a parish wake at 1:30 p.m. and one hour prior to the mass on Saturday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Cemetery, Fort Jennings.
- The Lima News, Nov. 26, 2015

Bernice with her daughter April Schnipke-Beining.

Burial headstone, St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville, OH

Obituary:
OTTOVILLE - Velma M. Altenburger, 93, of Ottoville died at 2:46 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born August 30, 1921 in Ft. Jennings to the late Arnold and Ida (Wieging) Martin. On June 5, 1943 she married Jerome "Whitey" Altenburger who died April 4, 2010.
She is survived by 3 children: Gary (Nuan) Altenburger of Thailand, Bruce (Sylvia) Altenburger of Delphos, and Judy (Mike) Heitmeyer of Ottoville; 10 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: Jim (Pat) Martin of Ottoville and Bob (Dolly) Martin of Landeck; and 2 sisters: Joan "Tooter" Wessell and Bernice Rieger both of Ottoville. She was also preceded in death by a daughter: Brenda Altenburger; a brother: Leroy "Pep" Martin; and 2 brothers-in-law: George Rieger and Ron Wessell.
Velma was a cashier for the Village Market in Ottoville. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville and its Rosary Altar Society. She was a life member of the Ottoville VFW Auxiliary and a member of Ft. Jennings American Legion Auxiliary.
She was determined in her independence, still living at home at 93 years old. She so appreciated all the visits and phone calls from family and friends in her final years. Always the hostess, she would never let company leave hungry. She treasured the many winters spent in St. Petersburg, FL with Whitey. Her love for making crafts, cooking and baking will not soon be forgotten. She lended those talents for many years to the Ottoville VFW Auxiliary.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 23, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with Fr. Jerome Schetter officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where there will be a VFW Auxiliary service at 3 p.m. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
-Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home

Burial headstone, St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville, OH

 

 

Burial plaque, St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville, OH

Obituary:
Paul M. Gudakunst, 50, died at 11:50 p.m. Oct. 10, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 19, 1958, in Lima to Frank and Catherine Bendele Gudakunst. His father and stepmother, Marilyn, survive in Defiance. His mother survives in Ottoville. On Aug. 27, 1977, he married Renee Wannemacher, who survives in Ottoville.
Mr. Gudakunst was a cook at Lock 16 and the Lima Elks Club. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Ottoville. He was a social member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Grover Hill. He enjoyed cooking and being with his children and grandchildren.
Survivors also include a son, Erik Gudakunst, at home; three daughters, Kerri Gudakunst, at home, Tara (Chad) Eickholt, of Ottoville, and Erin Gudakunst, at home; four grandchildren, Jordan Gudakunst, Damien Gudakunst, Miah Grinner and Kira Grinner; a brother, Gary Gudakunst, of Ottoville; and two sisters, Jan Gudakunst, of Ottoville, and Susie Grime, of Van Wert.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Tate Grinner.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church, Ottoville. Father John Stites will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Ottoville.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Township, where a Scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
- Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home

Burial headstone, Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville, Auglaize, OH

Obituary:
Robert Arden "Mr. B" or "RAB" Braden, 86, 307 Kuck St., New Knoxville, died Aug. 27, 2003, at Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, St. Marys.
He was born April 27, 1917, in Wellsburg, W. Va., to Frances Ethel and John Ludwig Braden. On June 26, 1948, he married Joyce Lucille Abell who is deceased.
Surviving are three sons, Robert Jr. (Drena) of Oberlin, Chuck (Judy) of New Knoxville, and Jon of Wapakoneta; three daughters, Susan Day, Charlotte, N.C., Debra Neal, Charleston, S.C., and Beth of New Knoxville; a twin sister, Ellen Wilson, Mentor; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Four brothers, James, Ralph, Gerald and Charles, are deceased.
A teacher and coach for 38 years, he worked at school districts in McComb, Rawson, Vermilion, Clyde and Ashtabula. His coaching career included football, basketball, track and wrestling, with stints as junior high football coach at Minster and New Bremen and track coach at New Knoxville. He was a 1941 graduate of Findlay College and had earned a master's degree from Case Western Reserve University.
Private services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, New Knoxville, the Rev. Mitch Arnold officiating. Burial will follow at Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville.
Calling is 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Contributions can be made to the Robert A. Braden Scholarship Fund.
- Vornholt-Miller Funeral Home, New Knoxville, OH

Burial headstone, Pilger Ruhe Cemetery, New Knoxville, Auglaize, OH

Thomas with his wife Kimberly Young-Fakner.