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.

Oct. 21, 1946-April 21, 2013

Shirley Ann Nussbaum, 66, of Oakwood and formerly of Delphos, died Sunday at Community Health Professionals Hospice.

She was born Oct. 21, 1946, in Lima, to Ralph and Alma Nussbaum. Her mother, Alma Tyo, survives in Oakwood.

Survivors also include her children, Russell Carter of Houston, Texas, Tonnia Marshall of Holdgate and Anthony (Tony) Carter of Rockport, Texas; a sister, Doneta Adkins of Melrose; a stepsister, Patricia Lannahan of Dayton; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and one niece, one nephew, one stepniece, one great-niece, three great-nephews and one great-great-niece.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Nussbaum.

Mrs. Nussbaum was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and daughter.

Services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Melrose United Methodist Church.

Preferred memorials are to the family.

Oct. 5, 1927-April 14, 2013

Morris R. Gorman, 85, of Van Wert, died at 1:17 a.m. Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Bay Park Community Hospital, Oregon, Ohio.

He was born Oct. 5, 1927, in Ridge Township, the son of the late Daniel and Mary Beatrice (Rohr) Gorman.

On Jan. 8, 1949, he married Mary Jean (Finkhousen) Gorman, who preceded him in death on March 19, 2008.

He is survived by his children, Diana (Steven) Pollock, Randy Gorman, Shelly (Chuck) Eberle, Teresa (Kurt) Schalois and Shawn (Michelle) Gorman of Van Wert, Kathy (Tom) Reed of Port Clinton and Todd (Nadege Jay)Gorman of Ceyzerieu, France; 25 grandchildren; 6 stepgrandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two children, Sandra Kay Gorman and Phillip Bruce Gorman; five brothers, Glenn, Frank, George, Tom and Fred “Ted” Gorman; four sisters, Eleanor Winkler, Katherine Williams, Florence Hiller and Helen Skerritt.

Mr. Gorman was a lifelong farmer and resident of Ridge Township. He also was employed part time as an electrician with the former Gorman Electric Co. of Van Wert. He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 6034, longtime member of the Van Wert Airport Authority, Middle Point Amvets Aux., and an active member of various agricultural organizations.

Morris was an avid aviator and flew up to the time of his death. Always smiling, he loved his family, friends and fun times. He was a great neighbor and loved family gatherings along with snowmobiling, boating, camping, and hunting.

Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert, with Father Stanley Szybka officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert, with a Parish Rosary to be recited at 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary of the Assumption Church Foundation and the St. Vincent DePaul Society.

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George Edmund Rodney, 65, died on Sunday at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are by Harter and Schier Funeral Home.