Aug. 18, 1933

May 31, 2013

Warren H. Peterson, 79, of Delphos and formerly of Aurora, died at 2:37 p.m. Friday at Kindred Hospital in Lima.

He was born Aug. 18, 1933, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Henning and Rose Marie (Kelly) Peterson, who preceded him in death.

He married Kathleen Gallagher, who preceded him in death. On July 3, 1999, he then married Ladonna Pohlman Kaskel, who survives in Delphos.

Other survivors include two sons, Warren James (Lori) Peterson of Springfield and Richard Gerard (Lauren) Peterson of Newport Beach, Calif.; two daughters, Theresa (Scott) Brail of Cincinnati and Diane (Kenneth) Tackett of Downingtown, Pa.; a sister, Carol Korsberg of Brooklyn; a stepson, Richard (Jan) Kaskel of Evansville, Ind.; three stepdaughters, Maureen Kaskel of Gramby, Colo., Stephanie (Russ) McCormick of San Clemente, Calif., and Beth (Michael Trentman) Kaskel of Ottoville; a sister-in-law, Pat Peterson of Aurora; and 25 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald Peterson; an infant son, John Gerard Peterson; and a brother-in-law, Robert Korsberg.

Mr. Peterson worked in sales and marketing for the Hauserman Corp., retiring after 40 years. He was also a volunteer firefighter in Massapequa, N.Y. He was an Air Force Staff Sergeant during the Korean War.

He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, a former member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Aurora. K of C Council 1362 and American Legion Post 268. He was a PRATT Institute of Engineering graduate.

He was an artist, he liked to water color and sketch. He loved international travel and liked to visit Myrtle Beach and the ocean. He also enjoyed camping and RV’ing. His life revolved around his family.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Chris Bohnsack officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery, with military graveside rites conducted by the Delphos Veterans Council.

Mass of Christian Burial will also be held Wednesday at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Aurora, with burial following immediately in Aurora Cemetery.

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

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

Warren Peterson, 79, of Delphos, passed away on Friday at Kindred Hospital in Lima.

Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home.

Aug. 2, 1934-May 28, 2013

David Earl “Dave” Robinson, 78, of Fort Wayne, surrounded by his family, peacefully went to his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 28.

He was born on Aug. 2, 1934, in Putnam County to David H. and Ada E. (Sherrick) Robinson, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy J. (Truesdale) Robinson; daughters, Darcy J. (William) Foley and Trudy A. (Matthew) Robinson-Foley; granddaughter, Kaitlinn Foley; grandsons, Keaney and Felix Robinson-Foley; four sisters; and many nieces and nephews.

He is also preceded in death by one sister.

Mr. Robinson graduated from Gomer High in 1952 and earned a business associates degree from International Business College. After serving in the Army in Heidelberg, Germany, from 1957-59, he married “Dotty.” He then went on to be an accountant for General Telephone and retired after 31 years. However, his lifelong passion revolved around farming and the relationships he built as a result. He loved the trials and triumphs farming brought and lent a hand to anyone in need on the farm or elsewhere. As a member of the Silver King of Yesteryears Tractor Club, he enjoyed restoring and showing his tractor collection. Similarly, he was a member of the Cadillac and Lasalle Club (CLC). He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, a former member and treasurer at Bethany Lutheran Church and a supporter of various charitable organizations, including The American Red Cross. He was sad when his bout with cancer eight years ago meant he could no longer give blood since he was only a few pints short of the 100-pint Club.

Robinson loved spending time with his family, especially winter holidays in Northern Michigan. He will be remembered as a man that was always there for his family and would do anything to enhance their futures. During the last eight years, time with his three grandkids brought great joy and motivated him to continue his struggle so they’d remember papa and know his love.

A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 1126 S. Barr St., Ft. Wayne, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos.

Visitation will also be held from 2-8 p.m. on Sunday at Elzey Patterson Rodak Home For Funerals, 6810 Old Trail Rd., Ft. Wayne.

Memorials may be made to The American Red Cross in memory of David E Robinson.

Visit www.elzey-patterson-rodakfuneralhome.com to leave online condolences.

Feb. 15, 1938-May 29, 2013

Jane M. Gerding, 75, of Glandorf passed away at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at her residence.

She was born Feb. 15, 1938, in Ottawa to Vincent and Alma (Moening) Hermiller, who preceded her in death.

On Oct. 25, 1954, she married Norbert J. Gerding, who died Sept. 7, 2006.

Survivors include her six children, Tom (Cheryl) Gerding, Jill Gerding, Jay Gerding, Jeff (Elaine) Gerding, Nick (Kim Barth) Gerding of Glandorf and Jan (Keith) Cheney of Lima; a daughter-in-law, Lori Erhart of Ottawa; 10 grandchildren: Scott Gerding, Brad (Kate) Gerding, Trent Cheney, Jaymee (Adam) Nienberg, Nicholas (Barb Mercer) Gerding Jr., Mindy Radabaugh, Christopher Gerding, Ericka Gerding, Ashley Cheney and Kody Gerding; and three great-grandchildren on the way.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Philip Gerding; a brother, Donald (Mildred) Hermiller; and a sister, Joann Straurer (Bill) Hooker.

Mrs. Gerding had worked at the Glandorf Inn, Fischer Big Wheel, operated the meal site for the Area Agency on Aging and helped her husband with their business, Gerding Excavating, until 1984, when they sold it to their son. She also helped her husband for 40 years with the Glandorf Cemetery.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf, and its Altar Rosary Society and Glandorf Catholic Ladies of Columbia. She was a member of the Glandorf Fire Ladies for 43 years, a former Girl Scout troop leader, Tuesday Night Card Club and the GLL Club.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Glandorf, the Rev. Tony Fortman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. today and 2-8 p.m. Friday at Love Funeral Home, Ottawa. There will be a Glandorf Fire Ladies service at 7 p.m. and a Rosary and CL of C service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Glandorf St. John’s Cemetery Fund, Glandorf CL of C, Glandorf Fire Ladies or to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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

Feb. 10, 1942-May 28, 2013

Thomas E. Groves, 71, of Delphos passed away on Tuesday afternoon, at the St. Rita’s Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on Feb. 10, 1942, in Delphos to Harry and Golda (Link) Groves, who preceded him in death.

He was formerly married to Nancy (Hawk) Rosen, who survives in Delphos.

He is also survived by two sons, Barry (Victoria) Groves of Roseville, Mich., and Brandon Groves of Delphos; a daughter, Stephanie Groves of Delphos; a grandson, Isaiah Groves of Roseville; and the children of long-time companion Deborah Meister, Tricia (Rudy) Guerrero, Sarah (Robert) Ruiz, Hope (Marc) Wright, Charity Meister and James Meister.

He was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Deborah Meister; and her son, Jared.

Tom graduated from Jefferson High School in 1960 and was a member of the Wildcat marching, concert and commencement bands. He attended Ohio Northern University’s School of Pharmacy for two years. He later acquired an insurance license and became the sole owner of Groves Insurance Agency in Delphos. He was a member of several Delphos civic organizations, including the Jaycees, Kiwanis and Council #72 Royal and Select Masons as well as the Spencerville Chapter #169 Royal Arch Masons. He was a Past Lodge Education Officer and Master Mason of Hope Lodge #214.

Tom was an avid tennis player, cyclist, hunter/shooter and all-around lover of the outdoors. He was a wordsmith, W.W. II military buff and a perennial student of life. He was an all-around good guy who loved to socialize and did not know a stranger. He played the drums for Stevely Brass, which later became the Band Box Boys, and loved to share his skill on the harmonica.

Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Strayer Funeral Home, with a Masonic Service following at 4 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made in Tom’s memory to the family.

Condolences may be shared at www.strayerfuneralhome.com