Betty Burgei of Delphos died Sunday at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home.

July 29, 1933-April 29, 2013

Harold Eugene Foust Sr., age 79 of Kalida, died at 8:20 a.m. Monday at his residence.

He was born July 29, 1933, in Allen County to Frank and Helen Stires Foust, who preceded him in death.

He married Janet Hardesty, who is deceased. He later married Eileen Wallen Hawk, who survives in Kalida.

He is also survived by three sons, John (Carla) Foust of Lima, Harold Todd (Deanita) Foust Jr. of Cridersville and Travis Foust of Wapakoneta; two daughters, Sara Jane (Ray) Crump of Maplewood and Melissa “Missy” (John) Hageman of Ottawa; grandchildren Nayleen and Jake Hageman, Blaze, Zack, Meagan and Chloe Foust, Melissa Browning, Allen (Stacey) Hightower, Elizabeth (Shuan) Gillum, Donald Atkins, Joe Way, Jordan Meckstroth and Tristan Miller; great-grandchildren Austin Hightower, Michayla Browning, Abby, Libby, Ethan Gillum and Katusha Way; a brother, Earl Allen (Marilyn) Foust of Lima; and a sister, Frances (Preston) Long of Michigan.

He was also preceded in death by two sons, Kevin Foust and Jeff Foust; twin sisters, Betty Ann Robbins and Betty Jo Blymyer.

Mr. Foust had worked at Sioux Bee Honey for seven years, and retired after 29 years with Sprint formerly United Telephone Company, Lima. He graduated from Gomer in 1951. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie 370 and the Ohio American Legion 0888.

He loved to fish and watch racing at Limaland, Eldora, and anywhere else a race would be held. He was an avid bowler and liked watching wrestling matches and sports events. Family was very important to him and he adored all his grandchildren.

Funeral services will begin 8 p.m. on Thursday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville, the Rev. Ed Wallen, brother-in-law, officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. today and from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

The family requests that Ohio State attire be worn on Wednesday in honor of Harold; and Thursday Cleveland Indians or sports apparel be worn.

Condolences may be shared at www.BayliffAndSon.com

Nov. 17, 1932- April 29, 2013

Charles “Chuck” Bardo, 80, of Delphos died at 4:45 p.m. Monday at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

He was born Nov. 17, 1932, in Delphos to Nick and Marcile (Herring) Bardo, who preceded him in death.

On June 7, 1957, he married Billie “Skip” Teman, who survives in Delphos.

Other survivors include two daughters, Melanie (Larry) Morris of Delphos and Elaine (David) Trentman of Landeck; a sister, Betty Kimmett of Delphos; three grandchildren, Nikki (Brad) Klaus, Lindy (Nick) Menke and Bradley Trentman; three great-grandchildren, Kyla and Karsyn Klaus and Tyra Trentman; and a special nephew, Terry Wisher.

He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Brenda Lee Bardo; grandson, Ryan Charles Trentman; a brother, Carl Gene Bardo; and a sister, Mona Lou Wisher.

Mr. Bardo served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Ford Motor Co. after 37 1/2 years and retired from Harter and Schier Funeral Home after more than 20 years of dedicated service as a greeter and funeral attendant. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, the NRA and enjoyed his family and grandchildren and racing, hunting, fishing and collecting guns.

Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, the Rev. David Howell officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, with military graveside rites conducted by the Delphos Veterans Council.

Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to donor’s choice.

Condolences for the family can be left at harterandschier.com.

Sept. 4, 1946
April 23, 2013

Monte D. Druckemiller, 66, of Delphos passed away at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
He was born in Van Wert to Oris and Ruby (Zellers) Druckemiller, who preceded him in death.
On Aug. 20, 1966, he married Jeanne Mox, who survives in Delphos.
Survivors also include one son, Keaton (Christina) Druckemiller of Delphos; three daughters, Bonnie (Steve) Buettner of Delphos, Beth (Trent Unterbrink) Slattman of Lucky and Jodi (David Bullock) Caputo of Delphos; three sisters, Juanita Ringer of Van Wert, Mary Lou Buschor of Mendon and Wilma McBride of Delphos; two brothers-in-law, George Mox of Delphos and Joe (Jan) Mox of Naperville, Ill.; one sister-in-law, Judy Green of Delphos; and 11 grandchildren, Brent and Emily Buettner, Hunter and Gavin Slattman, Kathryn, Jeffrey and Mia Caputo, Ethan, Ella, Liam and Sophia Druckemiller.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Coy, Richard “R.D.,” Oris Jr. and Paul Druckemiller; and one sister, Lois Tyler.
Mr. Druckemiller worked at Fruehauf as the purchasing agent until the company closed. He was currently working at Paragon Service and Supply in Lima as a sales rep.
He was in the Ohio National Guard for seven years.
He was a member of Trinity Methodist Church and Eagles Post 471. He served on the Board of the Civil Service Commission and was currently the president. He was past president of the Stadium Club, where he was also a charter member. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Delphos Recreation Association.
Delphos residents remember Monte for his years playing softball for the Rustic and his coaching midget football for the Vikings football team. He was a diehard Browns and Indians fan.
In all of Monte’s endeavors, the most important to him was his faith and his family, especially his grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church, Reverend David Howell officiating, with calling one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery with Military Grave Rites by the Delphos Veterans Council.
Family and friends may call from 5-8 p.m. today and from 2-8 p.m. on Friday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church Building Fund or donor’s choice.

April 20, 1923 - April 23, 2013
Virginia M. Augsburger, 90, of Lima passed away at 3:29 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
She was born in Pandora to Levi and Katherine (Lehman) Neuenschwander, who preceded her in death.
Virginia was united in marriage to Eugene H. Augsburger on Sept. 20, 1947. He survives in Lima.
Survivors also include her a daughter, Joan (Dennis) Wilhelm of Delphos; one sister, Margaret Burkholder of Lima; and two grandsons, five great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Delbert, Wilber, Vilas and Edwin Neuenschwander; and three sisters, Lenna Kuntz, Minnie Stiener and Wilma Bucher.
Mrs. Augsburger was a 1941 graduate of Pandora High School. She had worked as a sales clerk at Greggs Department Store for 20 years and retired in 1983. She was a member of the Forest Park United Methodist Church since 1981.
Services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday at Shawnee Chapel Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation with Rev. Tim Benjamin officiating. Interment will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Pandora.
Family and friends may call from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the Shawnee Chapel.
Contributions may be made to Forest Park UMC.