Feb. 14, 1923
April 10, 2013

Elvin A.J. “Dick” Patton, 90, of Delphos, died on Wednesday morning at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
He was born February 14, 1923, in Delphos to Carl A. and Alfreda (Best) Patton, who preceded him in death.
On June 12, 1942, he married Juanita M. Pollock, who died on July 6, 1966.
He is survived by a daughter, Candace L. (John) Shafer of Delphos; three sons, Michael A. Patton of Cincinnati, Patrick M. (Sherry) Patton of Delphos and Jay S. (Molly) Patton of Grand Rapids, Mich.; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, R. Patricia Patton of Delphos and Mary (Charles) Say of Van Wert.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ronald Patton; sister, Clarabelle (Norbert) Grewe; and a longtime companion, Marjorie Barnt.
Mr. Patton retired as executive vice president/cashier after over 30 years in banking from the former Commercial Bank. He attended the American Institute of Banking, where he received multiple certificates of banking. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Delphos; Delphos Country Club, The Elks, and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. He was a graduate of St. John’s High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving during W.W. II and Korea.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Stan Szybka, officiating. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery, where the Delphos Veterans Council will conduct military graveside rites.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Monday at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John’s Athletic Boosters or The Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

Feb. 24, 1929
April 9, 2013

Harry L. Dunlap, 84, of Delphos died Tuesday at 4:44 p.m. at home with his loved ones.
He was born Feb. 24, 1929, in Delphos to Harry L. and Etta (Miller) Dunlap, who preceded him in death.
On Feb. 24, 1954 in Albion, Ind., he married Patricia Joan Dunlap. They were married for 48 years until she passed away on July 25, 2002.
Survivors include two daughters, Denise (Robert) Kloeppel of Delphos and Kelly (Christopher) Cotton of Grove City; a son, Jeffrey (Cheryl) Dunlap of Northwood; seven grandchildren, Dionna (Cory) Noonan, Derek Daulbaugh, Whitney and Brittany Dunlap and Emily, Alexander and Andrew Cotton; and two great-grandchildren, Zachary and Alexa Noonan; his loving companion of ten years, Joan Rosendale; and a sister-in-law, Marilyn (Stanley) Kaufman of Emmaus, Pa.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Cyril (Marcile) Dunlap; and a sister-in-law, Virginia Lisk-Rems.
Harry was a people person and worked as a salesman for Delphos Chevrolet and Raabe Ford in his earlier years. Later he worked for St. John’s Schools and Jefferson Middle School as a custodian and really found joy working with all the kids.
Harry was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was very proud of his family. He was the heart of the family and always brought a smile to everyone who knew him. He was a true gentleman and always put family first. He was hard-working, fun-loving and was known to be a little ornery from time to time. He also loved the Ohio State Buckeyes and especially “The Best Damn Band In The Land.”
He was very active in his children’s lives and the community. He was a past president of the Jefferson Band Boosters and PTO and past president of the Delphos Jaycees.
Harry served as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army from 1950-52 and served in the Air Force National Guard. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Elks Lodge 54.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday, with viewing 1 hour prior to the service at St. Peter Lutheran Church, the Rev. Angela Khabeb officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery with military grave rites by Ottoville VFW and Fort Jennings American Legion posts.
Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Friday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church.

Sept. 26, 1930-April 8, 2013
Donelda “Donnie” M. Fisher 82, of Lima died at 9:44 p.m. Monday at her residence.
She was born on Sept. 26, 1930, in Lima to Frederick H. & Flo E. (McKibben) Schlosser, who preceded her in death.
On Jan. 10, 1975, she married George J. Fisher, who died Nov. 16, 2000.
She is survived by two sons, Michael (Kim) Fisher and Gerald (Deb) Fisher of Delphos; three daughters, Carol (Tim) Short and Judy (Mark) Gedeon of Delphos and Beverly (Jim) Wittkamp of Lima; and 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by three brothers Jack, Len and Darrell Schlosser.
Mrs. Fisher graduated from Central High School in Lima. She had worked at Lima Trucking and Storage and then the Lima Public Library, where she retired from as a bookkeeper. Following retirement, she had also worked at Lazarus. She was a member of First Evangelical and Reform Church in Lima. She enjoyed gardening, puzzles, watching old movies and reading outside. She especially enjoyed bird watching and loved her two dogs, Luke and Sophie. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.
Funeral services are scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta, with Pastor Ed Rinehart officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association or the Angels for Animals 211 S. Greenlawn Ave. Elida OH 45807.
Condolences may be expressed at www.schlosserfuneralhome.com

Feb. 24, 1935
April 9, 2013

Frederick A. Ruen, 78, of Delphos, died at 10:55 a.m. Tuesday at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice.
He was born February 24, 1935, in Ottoville, to Aloysius and Loretta (Hilvers) Ruen, who preceded him in death.
He married Anna R. Youngpeter on Oct. 6, 1962, who survives.
Also surviving are their children, Douglas Ruen of Venedocia, Lenore (Frederick) Colhoun of Johnson City, Tenn., Monica (Howard) Waidley of Dexter, Mich., Kathleen Haines and Elizabeth (Scott) Wurst of Delphos; grandchildren, Rachel (Bryan) Sipe, Laura (Josh) Lyle, Logan, Raegan, and Morgan Haines, Victoria, Danielle and Johnathon Waidley, Emma, Eli and August Wurst and Erin and Alyssa Colhoun; great-grandchildren Payten and Jaymee Lyle and Baby Sipe who is on the way; and siblings, Paul (Joan) Ruen, Joe (Dorothy) Ruen and Roger (Diane) Ruen of Ottoville, Mary (Paul) Honigford of Coldwater, Catherine (Mel) Heitz of Landeck, Irene Bullard of St. Louis, Mo., and Millie Ruen and Marilyn (Dale) Calvelage of Ottoville.
He was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Janet Plikerd Ruen.
Mr. Ruen retired from Aeroquip. After his retirement from Aeroquip he worked for Tool-Co. Inc. for six years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Delphos; a member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Council #1362, Delphos; AMVETS Post 0698, Middle Point; the board of the Delphos Canal Commission; The Citizens For Delphos Committee; and the founder of Delphos Project Recycle. In 1997 he was honored as the first Tri-County Man of the Year. He was also a member of the Putnam County Historical Society; the Farm Bureau; and St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, where he served as a greeter and Eucharist Minister. He was a 17-gallon blood donor for the American Red Cross and a 1953 graduate of Ottoville High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany from 1958 to 1959.
Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Rev. Mel Verhoff officiating. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, where the Delphos Veterans Council will conduct military graveside rites.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday and from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Friday at Strayer Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos. The Knights of Columbus will pray a Rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday. A Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Delphos Canal Commission, St. John’s Parish Foundation, Van Wert In-patient Hospice Center or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Siferd-Orians Funeral Home.

Harry Dunlap, 84, of Delphos, died Tuesday at his residence.
Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home.