Obituaries

Cletus L. Nietfeld

Cletus L. Nietfeld

Apr 24, 2021

Cletus L. Nietfeld, 70, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at his home.

He was born on August 8, 1950, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Aloys and Leona (Muhlenkamp) Nietfeld.

Clete is survived by his children, Jeff (Linda) Nietfeld and Sandy (Rob) Kaiser, all of Fort Recovery; his grandchildren, Kyle (Kayla) Nietfeld, Jenessa...

James A. Fortman

James A. Fortman

Apr 23, 2021

James A. Fortman, 90, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, at Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.

He was born on July 26, 1930, in St. Anthony to the late Henry and Theresa (Ohlinger) Fortman.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his son, Tim Fortman; his grandson, Andrew Bistrek; his...

Charles 'Chuck' Overman

Charles 'Chuck' Overman

Apr 17, 2021

Charles "Chuck" J. Overman, 64, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at his home.

He was born on November 19, 1956, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Julitta (Meier) Overman and the late Bernard Overman.

Chuck was a 1975 graduate of Fort Recovery High School. He was a life-long farmer. Chuck enjoyed being outdoors, especially trapping...

Donald J. Kahlig

Donald J. Kahlig

Apr 13, 2021

Donald John Kahlig, 89, of Sharpsburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio.

He was born on February 18, 1932 in St. Peter, Ohio, to the late William and Victoria (Wendel) Kahlig.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his brothers, Norbert Kahlig and Stanley Kahlig; his son-in-law,...

Chad C. Siefring

Chad C. Siefring

Mar 12, 2021

Chad Charles Siefring, 43, of New Weston, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on May 18, 1977, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Eugene “Gene” Siefring of New Weston and the late Patricia (Timmerman) Siefring.

In addition to his mother, Chad was preceded in death by his brother, Craig Siefring; his paternal grandparents, Herbert...

Jeffrey Paul Timmerman

Jeffrey Paul Timmerman

Mar 7, 2021

Jeffrey Paul Timmerman, 54, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, March 7, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on June 23, 1966 in Coldwater, Ohio, to Elsie M. (Bergman) Timmerman and the late Roscoe H. Timmerman.

In addition to his father, Jeff was preceded in...

Ethel Marie Jutte

Ethel Marie Jutte

Feb 17, 2021

Ethel Marie Jutte, 94, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at The Gardens at St. Henry.

She was born on October 9, 1926, in Fort Recovery, to the late Leo and Veronica (Hoening) Faller.

Ethel married Albert Jutte on February 18, 1947. Albert passed away on August 17, 2007.

Ethel is survived by her daughter,...

Alvin A. Wendel

Alvin A. Wendel

Feb 13, 2021

Alvin A. Wendel, 81, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away, peacefully, on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at his home.

He was born on August 23, 1939, in Fort Recovery, to the late Frank and Elenora (Homan) Wendel.

Alvin is survived by his wife of 58 years, Martha Ann (Homan) Wendel, whom he married on May 5, 1962; his children, Steve...

Alphonse 'Al' Brochin, Jr.

Alphonse 'Al' Brochin, Jr.

Feb 7, 2021

Alphonse “Al” Brochin, Jr., 89, of Troy, Ohio, formerly of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away, peacefully, with his wife by his side, on Sunday, February 7, 2021, at StoryPoint Senior Living in Troy.

He was born on June 4, 1931, in Vincennes, Indiana, to the late Alphonse and Sylvia (Pierce) Brochin.

In addition to his parents, Al was preceded in death...

Ruth Willmann

Ruth Willmann

Jan 28, 2021

Ruth Willmann, age 88, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on January 28, 2021 at The Gardens at St. Henry, St. Henry, Ohio. She was born May 1, 1932, in St. Henry, to the late William and Irene (Hartings) Moorman. On November 28, 1953, she married the late Harold Willmann, who died October 25, 2019.

Surviving are four children, Dr....

Jeanette M. Meyer

Jeanette M. Meyer

Jan 15, 2021

Jeanette M. Meyer, age 73, of Chickasaw, Ohio, passed away January 15, 2021, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family.She was born August 15, 1947, at the former Gibbons Hospital, Celina, OH, to the late Herman and Mary (Hess) Fullenkamp. On August 5, 1972, she married Larry Meyer of Egypt, at St. Henry Catholic Church, and he survives.She...

Mary Ann Weitzel

Mary Ann Weitzel

Jan 9, 2021

Mary Ann Weitzel, age 92, of Fort Recovery, passed away on January 9, 2021 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.She was born September 8, 1928, in Burkettsville, to the late Leo and Elizabeth (Wendel) Rammel. On June 15, 1948, she married the late Cletus Weitzel, who died March 21, 2006.Mary Ann is survived by her five children, Lavern (Jane) Weitzel of Fort...

Regina P. Wendel

Regina P. Wendel

Dec 28, 2020

Regina P. Wendel, age 88, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on December 28, 2020 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater. She was born January 11, 1932, in Osgood, OH, to the late Anthony and Sophia (Hartings) Drees. On May 2, 1951, she married the late Ermin Wendel, who died December 25, 2001.Surviving are eight children, Pat (Rog) Puthoff of Bradford, OH,...

Donald M. Harter

Donald M. Harter

Dec 24, 2020

Donald M. Harter, age 96, of Fort Recovery, passed away on December 24, 2020 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana. He was born September 7, 1924, in Salamonia, IN, to the late Walter and Lulu (Bibler) Harter. On June 28, 1959, he married the late Betty (Pyle) Harter, who died September 17, 2000.Surviving are nephew, E. Mack (Melanie)...

Richard D. Hull

Richard D. Hull

Dec 23, 2020



Richard D. Hull, age 88, of Fort Recovery, died December 23, 2020, peacefully at his home.

He was born December 29, 1931, in Fort Recovery, to the late Norman Sr. and Coda (Disher) Hull. On July 21, 1951, he married the late Lois (Pottenger) Hull, who died June 10, 2020.

Surviving are his six children, Nancy (Ron) Evans of...

David L. Pottkotter

David L. Pottkotter

Dec 13, 2020

David L. "Heavy Duty" Pottkotter, age 69, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on December 13, 2020 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. He was born July 17, 1951, in Coldwater, OH, to the late Jerome and Rita (May) Pottkotter. Surviving are his nine brothers and sisters, Gary "Pete" & Norma Pottkotter of Fort Recovery, OH,...

Virgil J. Krieg

Virgil J. Krieg

Dec 4, 2020

Virgil J. Krieg, age 89, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, died peacefully December 4, 2020 at his residence.

He was born December 13, 1930, in Fort Recovery, to the late Leo and Alfrieda (Muhlenkamp) Krieg. On May 1, 1954 in St. Anthony, OH, he married Roselma "Rosie" (Knoth) Krieg, who survives.

Also surviving are eight children, Betty (Charles) Muhlenkamp of Bryant,...

Eugene F. Noggler

Eugene F. Noggler

Nov 28, 2020

Eugene F. Noggler Jr., age 73, of New Weston, Ohio, died Saturday, November 28, 2020 of natural causes at his residence.He was born June 26, 1947, in Celina, OH, to the late Eugene Sr. and Marie (Morgan) Noggler. On August 29, 1968 in St. Henry, OH, he married Melody (Klenke) Noggler, who survives.Also surviving are three children, Dawn (James) Hart...

Alvin A. Timmerman

Alvin A. Timmerman

Nov 27, 2020

Alvin A. Timmerman, age 86, of Portland, Indiana, died November 27, 2020 at Persimmon Ridge, Portland, IN.He was born June 2, 1934, in Coldwater, OH, to the late Fred and Louise (Rosenbeck) Timmerman. On April 24, 1954, he married Rose (Garke) Timmerman, who survives.Also surviving are Alvin and Rose's five children; Linda (Darrell) Hicks of Berne, IN, Michael (Becky) Timmerman...

Marianne A. Remaklus

Marianne A. Remaklus

Nov 26, 2020

Marianne A. Remaklus, age 92, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away on November 26, 2020 at The Gardens at Celina, Celina, Ohio. She was born June 14, 1928, in Osgood, OH, to the late Leo and Helen (Brackman) Nieberding. On May 28, 1949, she married the late Joseph H. Remaklus, who died April 17, 2000.Surviving are her seven children, Joseph...