Dec. 31, 1929-June 11, 2013

Rosemary T. Pohlman, 83, of Delphos, died Tuesday at her residence.

She was born Dec. 31, 1929, in Delphos to Jacob and Veronica (Ricker) Burgei, who preceded her in death.

On Oct. 6, 1951, she married Arthur A. Pohlman, who died on Dec. 23, 1959.

Survivors include a son, Dennis L. (Rita) Pohlman of Lima; four sisters, Alma Minning and Ruth Pohlman, of Delphos, Irene Miller of Ottoville and Norma Vonderembse of Delphos; a brother, Orville (Ethel) Burgei of Delphos; four grandchildren, Lindsay (Andy) Snider, Gwyne (Edwin) Sorenson, Jessica (Joe) Hoersten and Anthony Pohlman;  one great-grandchild, Dylan Snider; and a daughter-in-law, Donna Pohlman.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Karl J. Pohlman; a sister, Gertrude Rode; and two brothers, John Burgei and Tom Burgei.

Mrs. Pohlman was a seamstress at Drapery Stitch for 30 years. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and volunteered at the nursing home and Thrift Shop for many years. She loved flowers, working in the garden and sewing for her family and friends. She also enjoyed bus day trips with her friends and sisters.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Chris Bohnsack officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, where a Parish Wake will begin at 7:30 p.m.

To leave condolences for the family, visit harterandschier.com.

June 15, 1926

June 10, 2013

Anthony J. Youngpeter, 86, died at 8:26 a.m. on Monday at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Anthony was born on June 15, 1926, in Landeck to Thomas Hubert Youngpeter and Frances Mary [Lucius] Youngpeter, who preceded him in death.

On Sept, 29, 1940, he married Ruth Budde, who survives in Lima.

Other survivors include two sons, Thomas “T.J.” Youngpeter and Gene Michael (Mary Ann) Youngpeter; a daughter, Barbara (Neil) Ribley; a granddaughter, Amber (Devin) Okuly; three grandsons, Craig (Jill) Ribley, Derek Youngpeter and Travis (Nickey) Ribley; a great-grandson, Blake Michael Okuly; and a brother, Hilary Youngpeter of Findlay.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Howard Thomas Youngpeter and Wilfred Edward “Willy” Youngpeter; and a sister, Mary Ann Huysman.

Mr. Youngpeter retired from ODOT. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church, serving as an usher for many years and a member of their Holy Name Society. He was a member of the VFW Post 1275, Lima. He loved his family very much and spending time with them, fishing with his grandchildren and gardening.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. today at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home in Lima, with a wake service at 8 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday at St. Gerard Catholic Church, the Rev. Mike Houston officiating.

Interment will be in Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, with the US Army and VFW Post 1275 conducting military graveside services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Gerard’s Catholic Church, 240 W. Robb, Lima OH 45801.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.

Jonah James Blackburn was stillborn on Saturday at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

His parents are Jesse Blackburn and Megan Hefner, who survive in Delphos.

Other survivors include a brother, Jayven Blackburn at home.

Funeral services will begin at 4 p.m. Friday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date.

Friends may call from 3-4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to the family.

Oct. 10, 1943-June 9, 2013

Leroy N. Wittler, 69, of Fort Jennings, died 4:17 p.m. Sunday, at St. Rita’s Putnam County Ambulatory Care Center.

He was born Oct. 10, 1943, in Fort Jennings to John C. and Emma (Ellerbrock) Wittler, who preceded him death.

On Oct. 10, 1970 he married Jane L. Hoersten, who survives in Fort Jennings.

Also surviving is his son, Gregory (Martha) Wittler of Akron; granddaughter, Anastasia Wittler of Akron; four brothers, Kenny (Carol) Wittler of Ottoville, Eugene (Norma) Wittler of Defiance and John (Mary Lou) Wittler and Robert (Joyce) Wittler of Delphos; four sisters-in-law, Rosemary Wittler of Fort Jennings, Norma Wittler of Delphos, Lucille (Bob) Lammers of Ottoville and Bernice Wittler of Florida.

He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Norman Wittler, Elmer Wittler, Harold Wittler and Leander Wittler; two sisters, Eileen Calvelage and Rita Will; and two brothers-in-law, Daniel Calvelage and Merle Will.

Mr. Wittler is retired from General Motors Power Train, Defiance. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings. He was also a member of the Delphos Eagles, a charter member of the Fort Jennings Lion’s Club and a social member of the Ottoville VFW.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings, the Rev. Charles Obinwa officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 2 to 8 p.m. at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Township, and one hour prior to the Mass on Thursday at church. There will be a scripture service 6 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church or to the Putnam County animal shelter.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.lovefuneralhome.com.

Oct. 4, 1950-May 31, 2013

Theodore Edward Armes, 62, of Shreveport, La., died on May 31 at his residence.
He was born Oct. 4, 1950, in Seattle, Wash., to Theodore and Wilma (Adams) Armes, who preceded him in death.
On June 12, 1971, he married Sharon G. Gentry, who survives in Shreveport.
Survivors also include a daughter, Kristina (Mike) Schulz of Shreveport; his son, Kenneth (Kimberly) Armes of Shreveport; two sisters, Mary Martha Grothause of Delphos and Sharon Elizabeth Tartarilla of Crestview, Fla.; and his grandchildren Meaghan, Nikole and Alissandra Schulz and Michael, Matthew and Kyle Armes.
Mr. Armes was a graduate of C.E. Byrd High School in Shreveport, Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., and Bible Seminary in Dallas, Texas. Ed was an educator for 18 years and he was instrumental in starting the Robotics programs in Bossier and Caddo Parish. He had been on church mission trips to Mexico and had been active in the RA and bus ministry at his church.
Memorial services were held Tuesday at Broadmoor Baptist Church Memorial Chapel in Shreveport.
Memorial donations are to The Robotics Educational Fund at Keithville Middle School.