Burial monument, Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville, OH

Obituary:
Ottoville -- Wilbur �Bill� E. Altenburger, 90, of Ottoville, died 3:55 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2016. He was born April 24, 1925 in Ottoville, to the late Andrew and Matilda (Schmitt) Altenburger. On May 5, 1945 he married Sally Koester whom he spent 66 years with before she died July 23, 2011.
He is survived by six children: Diane Langhals of Ottoville, Wilbur Jr. "Bill" (Janet Gasser) Altenburger of Cold Springs, KY, Robert "Bob" (Carol Reinhart) Altenburger of Amherst, Tom (Jan Kissell) Altenburger of Columbus Grove, Janice (Roger) Fortman of Durham, NC, Larry (Deb Wessell) Altenburger of Ottoville; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Louise �Sis� Alt of Ottoville, Irene Stechschulte of Kalida; two brothers: Donald (Betty) Altenburger and Paul (Bettie) Altenburger both of Ottoville.
Bill is preceded in death by a son-in-law: Michael Langhals; a daughter-in-law: Mary Lou (Vorst) Altenburger; three brothers Harold, Hubert, Jerome; and one sister: Dolores Friemoth.
Bill was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Ottoville. An entrepreneur at heart, Bill owned and operated several businesses, including Altenburger Service Store in Ottoville, a Tire Store in Delphos, and later enjoyed starting and owning Bee Line Trucking with his sons. Bill was known for his giving spirit-always quick to assist a young person just starting out � providing a job or words of wisdom and mentorship. Bill was extremely proud of those he was able to assist throughout his life. Always quick-witted, Bill enjoyed educating others on business and politics over the years. He embraced technology, being an early adapter of email and texting and utilizing the Internet for his trucking business. An avid card player, Bill could always be found looking for players to challenge them to a game of Scat.
A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday March 7, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ottoville, with Fr. John Stites officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. on Sunday and one hour prior to mass, all at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township, where there will be a scripture service at 7:50 p.m. on Sunday.
Memorial donations may be made to Putnam County Hospice or Ottoville School Library.
-Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Twp, Putnam, OH

Burial monument, Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, Ottoville, OH

Obituary:
Sally, 85, Ottoville, died at 7:50 a.m., at The Meadows of Kalida.
She was a daughter to Ben and Odella (Koetter) Koester. On May 5, 1945, she married Bill Altenburger Sr., who survives in Ottoville.
Also surviving are four sons, Wilbur "Bill" Jr. (Janet), Cold Spring, KY, Robert "Bob" and Larry (Deb), both Ottoville, and Tom (Jan), Columbus Grove; two daughters, Diane Langhals, Ottoville, and Janice (Roger) Fortman, Durham, NC; fourteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Dell Koester, Lima, and Marge Koester, Delphos.
Deceased are a son-in-law, Mike Langhals; a daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Altenburger ; three brothers, Elmer, Bob and Maynard; and a sister-in-law, Rita Koester.
A homemaker, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville. She enjoyed watching sports, watching Rachel Ray, flowers and traveling. She served as a teacher's aide for her daughter, Diane, at Ottoville School.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, the Rev John Stites, officiating.

Burial headstone, Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Ottawa, OH

Burial headstone, Sts Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Ottawa, OH

Obituary:
OTTAWA � Alice Gerten passed away at her home on July 15, 2015. She was 88.
She was born on June 7, 1927 to Louis and Philomena (Meyer) Karhoff in Glandorf, Ohio, who preceded her in death.
On June 25, 1947 she married Harold Gerten of Leipsic. He preceded her in death on Oct. 31,1999.
Alice is survived by her nine children, Harold (Judy) Gerten, Mary Jane (Harold) Kaufman, Marilyn (John) Siefker, Carl (Patricia) Gerten, Jim (Betty) Gerten, Diane (Victor) Franz, Norman (Ann) Gerten, Norma (Douglas) Fortman, and Paul (Kelly) Gerten. She has 43 grandchildren and 73 great-grandchildren. Surviving in-laws include Agnes Karhoff, Lucille Karhoff, Dorothy Duling, Teresia Gerten, Mary Ann Hanneman, Lawrence and Thelma Gerten.
She had twin siblings Mary and Joseph that died shortly after birth. She also has one deceased grandchild, Alan Kaufman; three great-grandchildren: Griffin and Stella Warniment and Keith Wrasman; two brothers: Elmer and Walter Karhoff; and deceased in-laws: Ray and Odelia Siefker, John and Rita Gerten, Victor Duling, Edgar Gerten and Francis Hanneman.
Alice was a graduate of Glandorf High School. Her love for cooking led her to cook for weddings in the area for years. We believe at one time or another she fed everyone in the county. She also loved traveling. She and Harold traveled to different parts of the world, including a tour of Europe. Gardening was a must in the spring. Many hours were spent canning and freezing the produce she grew. She loved to go on bus trips with family and friends. If by chance three of a kind came up it was a good day. If five in a row showed up on her bingo card it was awesome. In her spare time she enjoyed quilting. She made over 100 quilts. Miller City wildcats and the Ohio State Buckeyes just lost a big fan. She attended sporting events at Miller City when she could.
A memorial mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10.00 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2015 at St. Peter and Paul Church in Ottawa, Ohio . Father Hank Albietz will be the officiate. Burial will be at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Ottawa.
Visitation will be on Sunday, July 19, 2015, with family present from 2:00-8:00p.m, at Hartman Sons Funeral Home Columbus Grove, Ohio. Rosary will be at the close of visitation.
Memorials can be made to SS. Peter and Paul's School Endowment Fund.
- Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove, OH

Burial Monument, St. John's the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Landeck, OH

Obituary:
, 78, died at 12:09 p.m., Jan. 3, 2009, at Van Crest Nursing Home, Delphos.
He was born Feb. 20, 1930, in Delphos to Edward and Nellie Wade Vonderembse. On Oct. 18, 1948 he married Norma Burgei, who survives in Delphos.
Mr. Vonderembse was a truck driver for Sohio-BP. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3035, Delphos, where he was past commander. He was also a member of Delphos American Legion and Delphos Eagles. He served in the Army in the Korean War. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Delphos.
Survivors also include four sons, Terry Vonderembse, of Delphos, Scott "Mel" (Vicki) Vonderembse, of Fort Jennings, Andy Vonderembse, of Delphos, and Ron (Colleen) Vonderembse, of Toledo; two daughters, Joanne (Rick) Horstman, of Kalida, and Amy Vonderembse, of Chicago; a brother, Hebert (Marge) Vonderembse, of Sun City, Fla.; a sister, Donna (Robert) Holdgreve, of Delphos; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Eugene, Carl, Paul and John Vonderembse; and a sister, Leona Wreede.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Catholic Church, Delphos. Father Mel Verhoff will officiate. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery with military rites by the Veterans Council.
Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Harter & Schier Funeral Home, where the Delphos VFW will conduct military services at 7 p.m. and a parish wake service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Parish Foundation or the charity of the donor's choice.
- Harter & Schier Funeral Home, Delphos, OH