June 5, 1923

March 1, 2013

Roman A. Eickholt Sr., 89, of Ottoville died at 10:06 p.m. Friday, at his residence.

He was born June 5, 1923, in Ottoville to John C. and Matilda (Miller) Eickholt, who preceded him in death.

On July 10, 1943, he married Agnes J. Schwaiger, who preceded him in death on Feb. 26, 2000. He then married Margaret Wehri Dickman, who preceded him in death on Feb. 12, 2012.

He is survived by his children, Roman (Pat) Eickholt Jr. of Continental, Bob (Donna) Eickholt, Terry (Stacy) Eickholt and Alan (Ann Rayle) Eickholt of Cloverdale, Mary (Ken) Doseck of Upper Sandusky and Bonnie (Bill) Beining, Leah (Dan) Ditto and Lisa (Albert) Bilimek of Cloverdale; 10 stepchildren, James (Karen) Clementz and George (Melinda) Clementz of Cridersville, Frank (Cathy) Clementz of Spencerville, Ronald (Elizabeth) Clementz of Lima, Robert Clementz of Rochester, Mich., Vernon Clementz of Monroe, Mich., Alan (Terri) Clementz of New Boston, Mich., Margene (Ronald) Craft of St. Marys, Mary (Robert) McBeth of Cridersville, Julie Clementz of Wapakoneta and Carol (Clyde) Verhoff of Fort Loramie; stepdaughter-in-law, Patricia Clementz; brother, Orval (Olivia) Eickholt of Cloverdale; sister, Calista Miller of Landeck; two sisters-in-law, Virgina Eickholt of Lima and Dolores Eickholt of Ottawa; 22 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Eickholt; son, John Eickholt; grandson, Adam Eickholt; great-granddaughter, Camryn Mansfield; stepson, Lawrence Clementz; stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Sharon (Phillip) Fry; two brothers, Ralph Eickholt and Vince Eickholt; two sisters, Katherine Altenburger and Agnes Ulrich; a half sister, Alvertice “Dolly” Friemoth; and three brothers-in-law, Arnie Miller, Bill Ulrich and Ralph Altenburger.

Mr. Eickholt was a lifelong farmer and retired in 1985 from Fruehauf Trailers, Delphos. He was a World War II Navy veteran. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, and was a life member of both the Ottoville VFW and Defiance AmVets. He retired from the Putnam County Fair Board in 2003 after serving for 41 years. He loved polka dancing and was a member of the Ohio Polka Boosters.

He was above all, a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved spending time with them and would always put their needs before his own. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and working all kinds of puzzles.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, with Rev. John Stites officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville, with military rites by the Ottoville VFW. Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. today at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Township, where a scripture service will be held 2 p.m. and an AmVets and VFW service will be held 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or the charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.

March 12, 1926

March 2, 2013

John A. Linder, 86, of Delphos passed away at 5:15 a.m. Saturday at Vancrest Healthcare of Delphos.

He was born on March 12, 1926, in Delphos to F. Pat and Pearle (Burt) Linder, who preceded him in death.

On Sept. 3, 1948, he was united in marriage to A. Joan Rice, who survives in Delphos.

Survivors include a son, Louis R. Linder of Ft. Myers, Fla.; two grandchildren, Pat A. (Samantha) Linder and Leslie Geise; and four great-grandchildren, Halie, Addy, Sophia Linder; Naomi Linder.

He was also preceded in death by a son, Frank Andrew Linder.

Mr. Linder was in the Navy during World War II and served in the Battle of Okinawa. He worked for the Pennsylvania/Conrail railroad as an operator. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Delphos Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 471. He enjoyed playing the organ, fishing and traveling.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, the Reverend David Howell officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery with military graveside rites performed by the Delphos Veterans Council.

Family and friends may call from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday and one hour prior to services Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church or Allen County Children’s Garden.

Sept. 6, 1939-Feb. 28, 2012
Robert “Rich” McNeil, 73, of Beaverdam, died at 12:29 a.m. Thursday at Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 6, 1939, in Grundy, Va., to Clyde and Elizabeth (Looney) McNeil, who preceded him in death.
In 1981, he married Linda Clark Ladd, who survives in Beaverdam.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, Pastor Rodney Shade officiating. Burial will be in Cascade Cemetery in Cloverdale.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to Angels for Animals.

George T. Granger, 87, died Thursday in Oklahoma.
Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home.

Nov. 22, 1948-Feb. 26, 2013
Sarah Ann Bowdle, age 64, of Edgerton, died at 8:50 a.m. on Tuesday, , at Parkview Region Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she was admitted on Saturday.
She was born on Nov. 22, 1948, in Lima to George William and Florence E. “Tutty” (Berry) Tegenkamp, who preceded her in death.
She was the widow of Jack E White and she married Don E. Bowdle on July 22, 2000. He survives in Edgerton.
Survivors also include a daughter, Angela (Mike) Dziurgot, of Aurora, Colo.; a son, Aaron (Donna) White, of Lima; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Judy Cunningham, of Largo, Fla., Terry (Terry) Martin of Payne and Rebecca (Tony) Campos of Watsonville, Calif.; and two brothers, Mark Tegenkamp of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Rick (Gina) Tegenkamp of Salinas, Calif.
Mrs. Bowdle was a licensed practical nurse and had worked as a dialysis nurse at St. Rita’s Hospital and Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima for many years, as well as with other dialysis centers. Most recently, she was nursing manager with Evergreen Manor Nursing Center in Montpelier. She was a longtime emergency medical technician while living in Delphos and Spencerville. Sarah enjoyed fishing, garage sales, traveling, especially on the Harley, reading, making jewelry and furniture refinishing and was also an accomplished bowler.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at Krill Funeral Home, Edgerton, with Pastor Terry Martin officiating.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials are requested to a Humane Society of the donor’s choice.
To sign the online register or to send condolences, please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com.