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Fannie Christine Engler

Fannie Christine Engler

Apr 22, 2016

Fannie Christine Engler, 99, of Fremont passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Rutherford House. She was born on February 18, 1917 in Fremont to George & Gertrude Martin.

On September 27, 1938 she married Richard Engler at Grace Lutheran Church in Fremont. Together, they raised their family, and started, owned and operated their businesses, Engler Hobby...

Timothy A. Fetterman, I

Timothy A. Fetterman, I

Apr 19, 2016

Timothy A. Fetterman, I, 48, of Fremont, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born on May 12, 1967 in Fremont to Dennis L. & Mildred (Shiets) Fetterman.Tim graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1985. He was an avid fisherman, loved 4-wheeling with his grandkids, enjoyed shooting, and lived life to the fullest.Tim...

Leora R. Masur

Leora R. Masur

Apr 12, 2016

Leora R. Masur, age 87, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria. She was born October 21, 1928 in Middle Lancaster Twp., Butler County, PA to Wendell and Marie (Duff) Rubright.

Leora is survived by her children, Leora (Patrick) Ledwedge of McCutchenville, Sandra (William) Jacobs of Anderson, SC, and...

Robert Koebel, Jr.

Robert Koebel, Jr.

Apr 10, 2016

Robert “Bob” Koebel Jr., 61, of Fremont, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Bob was born on December 31, 1954 in Fremont to Robert E. Koebel, Sr. and Elizabeth "Bette" (Burns) Koebel. He attended St. Ann’s elementary school and was an altar server at St. Ann’s Church. As a youth,...

Betty Jacobs

Betty Jacobs

Apr 7, 2016

Former Toledo resident, Betty J. Jacobs, 92, passed away surrounded by her family at her rural Helena home Thurs, Apr. 7, 2016.

Born on Oct. 2, 1923, Betty was a daughter of Arthur and Hazel (Hamlin) Norris. As a graduate of Waite High School, she continued on working as a bookkeeper at the SealTest Diary. She later retired from the...

Kenneth S. Saam

Kenneth S. Saam

Apr 6, 2016

Kenneth S. Saam, 49, of Bradner passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 6, 2016. He was born on Feb. 4, 1967 in Fremont to Robert N. & Martha I. (Stearns) Saam.

Kenneth was a 1985 graduate from Lakota High School and attended Owens Community College and Terra Community College to further his career.

Kenneth married Angela K. Nelson on August...

Scott C Otermat

Scott C Otermat

Apr 5, 2016

Scott C. Otermat, 69, passed away unexpectedly April 5, 2016 at his residence. He was born Sept. 30, 1946 in Fremont, OH to James and Willah (Waggoner) Otermat. Scott was a 1964 graduate of Fremont Ross High School, and went on to Oberlin College, graduating in 1969 with a degree in mathematics. He served as an officer in the United...

Alben Andrew Koebel

Alben Andrew Koebel

Apr 5, 2016

Alben Andrew Koebel, 96, of Fremont passed away on Monday, April 5, 2016 at Prestine Senior Living. He was born on December 4, 1920 to George W. and Olive M. (McClure) Koebel.  In 1939, Alben graduated from Fremont Ross High School.

Alben served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1942 to 1946, where he was a 1st class petty officer....

Dana Howey

Dana Howey

Apr 5, 2016

Dana Owen Howey, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Vista Care Center of Milan surrounded by his family. He was born on November 8, 1952 in Fremont to Virgil Owen and Audre M. (Young) Howey.

Dana graduated Fremont Ross High School in 1970. He was a painter & antique dealer in Fremont, OH.

Dana was great...

Evelyn Zitzelberger

Evelyn Zitzelberger

Apr 3, 2016

Evelyn J. Zitzelberger, 81, of Fremont, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on October 9, 1934 to Robert Ogden and Roxanne Hoyt in Clearfield, PA.Arrangements are entrusted to our Fremont facility.

Gary Lauer

Gary Lauer

Apr 2, 2016

Gary Lauer of Corinth, Texas passed away on April 2, 2016. He was born in Fremont, Ohio to Theda Bergefurd and Harold Laurer on March 1, 1952.

He graduated from Gibsonburg High School in 1970. He retired from the Texas Department of Transportation in 2014.

Gary is survived by his mother, Theda Bergefurd; brothers, John and Mark Lauer; sister,...

Carlton Collier

Carlton Collier

Mar 29, 2016

Carlton “Red” Collier, 94, of Fremont, died on Tuesday, March29, 2016 at the ProMedica Toledo Hospital. He was born on September 18, 1921 in Fremont to Vorys & Erma (Sieger) Collier. Red was a 1939 Fremont Ross High School graduate.

In 1942, Red served in the United States Air Force. He spent his service in the Pacific during WWII being...

Howard William Eversole

Howard William Eversole

Mar 28, 2016

Howard  William Eversole, 88,  of Fremont, passed away at his home on Monday, March 28, 2016. He was born in Hessville, on March 27,1928 to Eli and Sarah (Davies) Eversole.   On May 22, 1954, he married Carol Ann Fausey in Fremont. 

Howard was drafted on July 24, 1952.  He served  in the Armored Division of the U.S Army  during the...

Lester A. Dawes, Jr.

Lester A. Dawes, Jr.

Mar 26, 2016

Fremont resident, Lester A. Dawes, Jr., 69, died Sat., March 26, 2016. He was born on June 23, 1946 in Sandusky to Lester A. and Dolletta (Fuller) Caldwell Dawes, Sr.

Lester graduated from Roll High School in Indiana. He worked at Whirlpool as a machinist, retiring in April 2012.

Lester was a member of the Fremont Eagles, loved to play...

Richard Widman

Richard Widman

Mar 25, 2016

Richard Edward Widman, 85, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, March 25, 2016 at his Gibsonburg residence. He was born July 24, 1930 in Fremont to Joseph and Bertha (Myers) Widman. On April 16, 1955, Richard married Janet Ruth Gabel at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Fremont.

Richard was a dedicated dairy farmer of registered Guernseys in Fremont,...

Karen Marquart

Karen Marquart

Mar 21, 2016

Former Fremont resident, Karen (Bliss) Marquart, 67, of West Liberty, OH, passed away at 12:05 a.m. on Mon., Mar. 21, 2016 at Green Hills Community, West Liberty. She was born on Oct. 17, 1948 in Fremont to Eldred "Pete" and Betty J. (Scherer) Bliss.

Karen was a 1966 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. She worked at K.T.H. in St....

Ricardo "Ricky" Rodriguez

Ricardo "Ricky" Rodriguez

Mar 18, 2016

Gibsonburg resident, Ricardo "Ricky" Rodriguez, 25, died Fri., March 18, 2016. He was born on Oct. 15, 1990 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, to Jesus Avalos "JuJu" Rodriguez, Jr. and Raquel Muñoz. Ricky attended Gibsonburg High School. He was currently working as a press operator at Revere in Clyde, and had future aspirations to become a chaplain. He was a member...

Ramiro Almaguer

Ramiro Almaguer

Mar 17, 2016

Ramiro Almaguer, 71, passed away at his rural Fremont home, Thursday, March 17, 2016 surrounded by family.

He was born on July 30, 1944 in Monterrey, Mexico; Naturalized Citizen to Guillermo and Juanita (Serna) Almaguer. Ramiro served his country as a field radio mechanic, 169th Army Battalion during the Vietnam War.  He married Anita B Ruiz on July 13, 2002...

David A. Doster

David A. Doster

Mar 15, 2016

Gibsonburg resident, David Allen Doster, 51 died Tues., March 15th at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrrysburg.

Born on Aug. 1, 1964 in Fremont he was a son of Carroll and Roberta (Snuggs) Doster. David was a 1982 Old Fort High School/ Vanguard Vocational graduate. After graduation, David entered the U.S. Navy. He was known for his contracting work and many...

Jack Denver Smith, Sr.

Jack Denver Smith, Sr.

Mar 9, 2016

Gibsonburg resident, Jack Denver Smith, Sr., 86, passed away on March 9, 2016 at Genoa Retirement Village. He was born on February 6, 1930 in Fremont to Herman & Ruth (Grundy) Smith. He attended Fremont Ross High School.

During the Korean Conflict, Jack served his country in the U.S. Air Force, being stationed in Alaska. Upon returning home, he married...

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