Beverly June (King) Bowman entered this life October 30, 1936 and returned to her Creator September 26, 2018.
She was the daughter of Rufus and Zaida (Boone) King. Beverly grew up in Darke County, Ohio, the fourth child of a loving family of nine children.
Recognizing her need of a Savior, she was baptized into Christ and received into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church at the age of 21, where she served faithfully until her death.
On September 12, 1959 she was united in marriage to B. Calvin Bowman, beginning 59 years of a joyful Christian marriage. Beverly supported and labored with her husband as he was called into the ministry at a young age, serving with him in the Palestine district for 54 years.
Two sons and one daughter blessed their home: Dwayne, Philip, and Linda. Beverly was a happy homemaker and wife. Her children cherish fond memories of an energetic, loving mother. She enjoyed being with people and especially delighted in traveling. They took many memorable trips as a family and she and Calvin continued to travel after the children were grown.
Mother’s health declined slowly but steadily over the past 15 years. She was eventually diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and became increasingly disabled. She has been blessed to remain at home, being cared for by family, friends, and the tireless, devoted care of her loving husband.
Beverly is survived by her husband; her children, Dwayne and Sherri Bowman, Philip and Janell Bowman, and Linda and Howard Hess; 19 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Marlene and Charles Brumbaugh, Connie and Marlin Bowman; 2 brothers, Ronald King, and Rufus and Penny King; in-laws, Marcella King, Ralph and Phyllis Brunk, Odell Bowman, Leroy Holsinger, Louise Beachler, Berlin and Laquita Bowman, Dean and Martha Bowman; and a host of nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband’s parents; brothers, Paul and Ralston; sisters, Mary Brunk and Marjorie Holsinger; sister in law, Joanna Bowman; grandsons, Ezekiel Bowman, Nicholas Hess; and great-granddaughter, Rael Graybill.
Answering Mother’s prayers, God gave her a peaceful hour for passing. At 1:26 AM, with her husband and children around her, she exchanged this life for LIFE eternal. As we commend her to God, we are left with sweet memories and a Bright Hope!
Visitation will be Sunday, September 30, from 1-5 PM & 6-8 PM. Funeral will be Monday, October 1, 2018, at 10 AM. Both will be held at the Old German Baptist Brethren Church located at 4764 Clark Station Road, Greenville, Ohio. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family request memorial contributions be given to State of the Heart Care at 1350 N. Broadway St. Greenville, Ohio 45331
Tribute Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Friday, September 28, 2018
Richard K. Subler (August 20, 2018)
Richard K. Subler, 80 of Daleville, Alabama and formerly of Versailles, Ohio passed away on Monday August 20, 2018 at 8:50 AM at Cornerstone Hospice, Orlando, Florida. He was born July 6, 1938 in Darke County, Ohio the son of the late Kenneth & Ruby (Batty) Subler. He worked in trucking and was also a small business owner. He enjoyed old cars.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and his infant son: Richard Kenneth Subler.
He is survived by his children & spouses: Scott & Beth Subler of Versailles, Melanie (Subler) Dortch of Grand Blanc, Michigan, Renee & Chris Plescia of New Albany, Ohio & Douglas & Christy Subler of Orlando, Florida; grandchildren: Jared & Megan Subler, Jennifer Subler, Madison Dortch, Daniel Plescia, & Maria Plescia; 3 great grandchildren; brothers & sisters in law: Ed & Shirley Subler of Versailles, Bradley & Linda Subler of Lemont, Ill.; sister & brother in law: Myrna & Thomas Stone of Greenville; numerous nieces & nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Monday October 1, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio with Rev. Fr. Jim Duell officiating. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Monday at the funeral home.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
He is preceded in death by his parents; and his infant son: Richard Kenneth Subler.
He is survived by his children & spouses: Scott & Beth Subler of Versailles, Melanie (Subler) Dortch of Grand Blanc, Michigan, Renee & Chris Plescia of New Albany, Ohio & Douglas & Christy Subler of Orlando, Florida; grandchildren: Jared & Megan Subler, Jennifer Subler, Madison Dortch, Daniel Plescia, & Maria Plescia; 3 great grandchildren; brothers & sisters in law: Ed & Shirley Subler of Versailles, Bradley & Linda Subler of Lemont, Ill.; sister & brother in law: Myrna & Thomas Stone of Greenville; numerous nieces & nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Monday October 1, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio with Rev. Fr. Jim Duell officiating. Burial will follow in St. Valbert Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Monday at the funeral home.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Kristopher Scott Bercaw (September 17, 2018)
Kristopher Scott Bercaw, age 43 of Union City, Indiana gained his wings Monday September 17, 2018 at Reid Hospital Richmond, Indiana.
Kris was born May 31, 1975 in Columbus, Ohio. He was loved by his parents Kenneth and CatherineWenrick.
He was preceded in death by his mother Catherine Wenrick, first wife Nicky Bercaw and brothers Scott Bercaw and Benjamin Wenrick.
Kris loved the outdoors, camping, shooting, playing his guitars, riding motorcycles and four wheelers. He also enjoyed spending time with his 4-legged best friend Webster. He was a beloved family man who gave everything he could to help anyone whenever he was called upon. Kris was a true angel to anyone who knew him and he knew no strangers, everyone was a friend to him.
Kristopher is survived by Dulcie (McGlinch) Bercaw his loving wife. Also Kortany Bercaw and James Bercaw his amazing and devoted children; Jacob Parsons his live-in-nephew and forever his turtle; father Kenneth Wenrick; mother and father-in-law Deborah and Daniel McGlinch; three sisters Bonnie (Jason) Drew of Greenville, Regina (Rick) Schoelein of Maria Stein and Deborah (Curtis Gaines) Howard of Winchester; two brothers Korey (Brandy) Bercaw of Union City and Wayne (Jennifer) Wenrick of Troy; brothers-in-law CJ (Crystal) Gerstner and Jason Gerstner; sisters-in-law Tania (Jesus) Gallegos and Dawn (James) Arnett; countless nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and special children who held places in his heart and loved him like he was their own father.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday September 28, 2018 at the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Keith Parsons officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1:00 PM until time for the precession to leave for the cemetery at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio as well as immediately following the graveside service at the Greenville V.F.W.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
Kris was born May 31, 1975 in Columbus, Ohio. He was loved by his parents Kenneth and CatherineWenrick.
He was preceded in death by his mother Catherine Wenrick, first wife Nicky Bercaw and brothers Scott Bercaw and Benjamin Wenrick.
Kris loved the outdoors, camping, shooting, playing his guitars, riding motorcycles and four wheelers. He also enjoyed spending time with his 4-legged best friend Webster. He was a beloved family man who gave everything he could to help anyone whenever he was called upon. Kris was a true angel to anyone who knew him and he knew no strangers, everyone was a friend to him.
Kristopher is survived by Dulcie (McGlinch) Bercaw his loving wife. Also Kortany Bercaw and James Bercaw his amazing and devoted children; Jacob Parsons his live-in-nephew and forever his turtle; father Kenneth Wenrick; mother and father-in-law Deborah and Daniel McGlinch; three sisters Bonnie (Jason) Drew of Greenville, Regina (Rick) Schoelein of Maria Stein and Deborah (Curtis Gaines) Howard of Winchester; two brothers Korey (Brandy) Bercaw of Union City and Wayne (Jennifer) Wenrick of Troy; brothers-in-law CJ (Crystal) Gerstner and Jason Gerstner; sisters-in-law Tania (Jesus) Gallegos and Dawn (James) Arnett; countless nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and special children who held places in his heart and loved him like he was their own father.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday September 28, 2018 at the Greenville Township Memorial Gardens Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Keith Parsons officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1:00 PM until time for the precession to leave for the cemetery at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio as well as immediately following the graveside service at the Greenville V.F.W.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the family.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
Steven Kent Lawrence (September 22, 2018)
He was born April 17, 1968 in Greenville to Delores (Enochs) Lawrence of Greenville, and the late Earl Kent Lawrence.
In addition to his father, Steven was preceded in death by his sister, Machelle Lawrence.
Steven was a 1986 graduate of Greenville High school. Following graduation, he attended a trade school for tool and die fabrication. He was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed shooting sporting clays, target shooting and competitive shooting. He loved hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, wood working and gardening. Steve also enjoyed almost any sport; he loved NASCAR, used to race motocross, and could even watch and enjoy a tennis match. Steve was a member of the American Legion and was the Son’s Commander of Post #245 in New Madison.
He had many passions, but none were more important than his family, his friends and his job. He and Kim would go on many vacations, traveling out west to hunt elk and turkey. He loved working with his hands in his machine shop at West Troy Tool and Machine. He was a caring man, a thoughtful friend, and his absence will forever be felt by all who knew him.
In addition to his mother, Steven is survived by his wife of 22 years, Kimberly (Hunt) Lawrence, whom he married October 21, 1995; his sister, Donna and Mike Hohler of Greenville; his brothers-in-law, Kelly (Karen) Hunt of Eldorado, Kent (Michelle) Hunt of Greenville, and Kevin (Lisa) Swanson of Lewiston, Idaho; his sister-in-law, Karla (Todd) Ellis of Arcanum; his special furry angel, Paisley; his nephews, Alex, Andrew, Adam, Gary, Landon, Tristan, Travis, and Joel; his nieces, Andrea, Morgan, Natalie, Hannah, Jersey, and Alivia; his great nieces, Caitlin and Chloe; and his great nephew, Landon.
A Celebration of Steve’s Life will be held at 3PM Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes, New Madison Campus, with Rev. Terry Haworth officiating. Steve-O was not a fan of dressing up and he would encourage everyone to dress as you would normally dress, just be comfortable.
Family and friends may visit Saturday from 1PM until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion, Post #245, 242 Fayette Street, New Madison, Ohio 45346.
Online Condolences may be left for the family at www.tributefuneralhomes.com
Joyce Marie (Coblentz) Rose (September 20, 2018)
She was born on September 23, 1940 in Jackson Township, Darke County, Ohio to the late Nathan and Alma (Yoder) Coblentz.
Joyce was a cashier at Walmart in Greenville until she retired in 2013. She was a member of Beamsville Christian Church.
In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth G. Rose; her son, Thomas J. Rose; her brother, Leonard Coblentz; and her sisters, Mary Strait, Marilyn Young, and Carolyn Lanning.
Joyce is survived by her children, William A. Rose of Englewood, and Becky Rose of Greenville; her brothers, Gerald Coblentz and Terry Coblentz both of Union City, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Joyce’s life will be held at 2 PM on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, with Pastor Steve Short officiating. Burial will follow in Lisbon Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit from 1 PM until time of services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be given to State of the Heart Care, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331 or Beamsville Christian Church, 6102 Beamsville-Union City Road, Greenville, Ohio, 45331.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.
Hubert L. Fellers (September 20, 2018)
Hubert L. Fellers, 84 of Greenville, Ohio passed away on Thursday September 20, 2018 at 9:10 AM at his residence. He was born November 14, 1933 in West Manchester, Ohio the son of the late Andrew L. & Helen Onedia (Bryant) Fellers.
He served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Hobart Brothers in Troy.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Ada Lucille (Schrader) Fellers on February 20, 2015 and whom he married June 16, 1962; his brother: Charles Fellers; his sisters: Betty Wells, Mary Frances Barnhart, Pauline Bevins & Virginia Gibson.
He is survived by his daughters: Karla Romer of Cincinnati, Cheryl Jones of Greenville; grandchildren: Sarah Jones, Kevin Romer, & Heather Jones; great grandchildren: Brandon Courtney, Valerie Maxwell & Parker Layne Romer; & numerous nieces & nephews.
Services will be held on Monday September 24, 2018 at 12:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Mark Ash officiating. Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park, Covington, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Monday September 24, 2018 at the funeral home. Veteran’s graveside services will be conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
He served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Hobart Brothers in Troy.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Ada Lucille (Schrader) Fellers on February 20, 2015 and whom he married June 16, 1962; his brother: Charles Fellers; his sisters: Betty Wells, Mary Frances Barnhart, Pauline Bevins & Virginia Gibson.
He is survived by his daughters: Karla Romer of Cincinnati, Cheryl Jones of Greenville; grandchildren: Sarah Jones, Kevin Romer, & Heather Jones; great grandchildren: Brandon Courtney, Valerie Maxwell & Parker Layne Romer; & numerous nieces & nephews.
Services will be held on Monday September 24, 2018 at 12:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Mark Ash officiating. Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park, Covington, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Monday September 24, 2018 at the funeral home. Veteran’s graveside services will be conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Gerald O. Burns (September 18, 2018)
Gerald O. Burns age 75, of Ansonia passed away at 12:42 PM on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at his residence.
Gerald was born May 12, 1943, in Darke County to the late Truman & Bertha (Miller) Burns. In addition to his parents, Gerald was also preceded in death by a sister, Marcella Finnell.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Jo Anne (Samson) Burns whom he married November 16, 1964; children, Kathryn Hiatt of Union City, Ohio, Scott & Heidi Burns of Arlington, Texas and Lori (Poling) & Andy Rammel of Arcanum; grandchildren, Joseph Burns, Spencer Burns, Hannah Rammel, Paul Rammel and Ally Schroeder; brothers & sisters-in-law, Chester & Diana Burns of Arcanum, Robert & Shirley Burns of Union City, Indiana and Wayne & Judy Burns of Greenville; sister & brother-in-law, Miriam & Dale Holler of Troy; brother-in-law, Jim Finnell of Wabash, Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gerald retired from the Union City Body Company with 38 years of service.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Todd Reish officiating. Burial will follow in Gettysburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care or Ansonia Rescue. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Gerald was born May 12, 1943, in Darke County to the late Truman & Bertha (Miller) Burns. In addition to his parents, Gerald was also preceded in death by a sister, Marcella Finnell.
Gerald is survived by his wife, Jo Anne (Samson) Burns whom he married November 16, 1964; children, Kathryn Hiatt of Union City, Ohio, Scott & Heidi Burns of Arlington, Texas and Lori (Poling) & Andy Rammel of Arcanum; grandchildren, Joseph Burns, Spencer Burns, Hannah Rammel, Paul Rammel and Ally Schroeder; brothers & sisters-in-law, Chester & Diana Burns of Arcanum, Robert & Shirley Burns of Union City, Indiana and Wayne & Judy Burns of Greenville; sister & brother-in-law, Miriam & Dale Holler of Troy; brother-in-law, Jim Finnell of Wabash, Indiana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gerald retired from the Union City Body Company with 38 years of service.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Todd Reish officiating. Burial will follow in Gettysburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care or Ansonia Rescue. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Terry Lee Ungericht (September 18, 2018)
Terry was retired and had worked at Copeland/Emerson. He was a member of the VFW in Union City, Indiana and Greenville, American Legion in Union City, Indiana, and Elks Lodge in Union City, Indiana. Terry was always trying to make deals; he loved to barter and trade. He was an avid card player and was a jokester who was always trying to pull pranks on anyone he knew. However, even though he liked to prank, he was a very a giving and loving person and would give you the shirt off his back. Most of all he loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his grandparents; sister: Sherry Ungericht Prasuhn; and his brother, Garry Ungericht.
He is survived by his children, Justin Ungericht (Tyra Vanatta) of Greenville, Jamie Sloan (Kevin Marrs) of Union City, Indiana, and Sarah (Aaron) Roth of Union City, Indiana; his grandchildren, Hailee Jones, Gracie Jones, Ryleigh Jones, Alexis Roth, Aydrian Sonner, Caiden Roth, and Auston Roth; sisters, Connie Marker of Greenville, Bill (Jerry) Riffell of Ansonia; half-sister, Christi Ungericht Bailey of Greenville; numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Terry's Life will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at 6:00 PM at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, with Pastor David Roth officiating.
Family will receive friends on Thursday from 3:00 PM until time of services at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care, 1350 N. Broadway, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.tributefuneralhomes.com
Delbert M. Braund, Sr. (September 17, 2018)
He was born on May 29, 1930 in DuBois, Pennsylvania to the late Robert Kinsey, Sr. and Miriam Braund.
A native of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Delbert enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at the age of 18 and traveled the world, “Compliments of Uncle Sam.” Specializing in radar and electronics, he worked on notable programs such as the B-26 Night Marauders in Korea, U2s in Panama with the Special Reconnaissance Group, Strategic Air Command Inspections Teams, the B52s, and retired after multiple tours in Southeast Asia with “Air America” and the C-130 Gunships with Doppler and FLIR radar. His military service awards and citations were extensive, highly impressive, yet rarely mentioned.
After a dedicated military career of 22 years, he returned to civilian life with his family in New Madison where he began running ambulance with the local funeral director. He then attended and graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1975 at which time he bought and operated Storch-Braund Funeral Home in New Madison, serving families and the community for over 35 years.
His contributions to the community of New Madison and Darke County started with being on the first-run of the Tri-Village Rescue Squad on October 1st, 1973. He served as a Trustee of TVRS for over 20 years. He also faithfully served the New Madison Fire Department since 1968 wearing many hats, such as, Secretary and Public Liaison Information Officer. Delbert proudly served on the Ohio Funeral Directors Convention Committee for 30+ years and was a fixture at the entrance door. He served as Chaplain of American Legion Laroy Farst Post #245, and was a Darke County Veterans Services Commissioner for over 10 years. He officiated baseball, softball, football, basketball and wrestling for 47 years, and touched the lives of thousands of athletes.
A 60+ year life-member of the Randolph Masonic Lodge in Scheurtz, Texas, Scottish Rite of North America, and the Shriners. On November 11, 2007, he was surprised and humbled to receive the Presidential Outstanding Volunteer Service Award, which he cited as one of the highlights of his life.
Delbert is survived by his children, Gwendolyn K. (Barry) Tinkle of New Madison, and Delbert Jr. (Karen) Braund of Brookville; his grandchildren, Jeremy (Leslie) Tinkle, and Matthew Tinkle; his great grandchildren, Dakota and Devin; his sister, DeMaris Dixon of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, his twin brother Devere Braund of Conroe, Texas; the mother of his children, Lois Braund of New Madison; his classmate and special friend, Marguerite Reed; numerous stepchildren and their families; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Delbert is preceded in death by his brother, Robert K Braund, Jr.; his sisters, Phyllis Rafferty, Jean Slother, and Ethel Stockley; and his wife of 30 years, Ruth Jane Braund.
A Celebration of Delbert's life will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, September 22, 2018 at New Madison United Methodist Church, 149 N. Main Street, New Madison, with Pastor David Richey officiating. Burial will follow in Greenmound Cemetery.
Family and friends may visit from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, September 21, 2018 at New Madison United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the New Madison United Methodist Church,149 N. Main Street, New Madison, Ohio 45346; Tri-Village Rescue Squad, 320 N. Main Street, New Madison, Ohio 45346; or the New Madison Fire Department, 215 N. Main Street, New Madison, Ohio 45346.
Delbert's family has entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes, New Madison Campus, with the arrangements.
James D. Greendyke Jr. (September 16, 2018)
James D. Greendyke Jr., age 78 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 1:30 PM Sunday September 16, 2018 at the Village Green of Greenville. Jim was born April 19, 1940 in Evanston, Illinois and the son of the late James and Dorothy (Tulloch) Greendyke.
Jim was retired as a Sales Representative for Service Beauty Supply where he had been employed for 50 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Greenville, an avid golfer and a longtime member of the former Greenville Country Club. During the late 60’s and early 70’s he enjoyed racing corvettes. He was also very active in all outdoor activities including his love for snow skiing.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Gerald Greendyke.
Jim is survived by his wife of 32 years Kathy (O’Dell) Greendyke. Also children Jean Greendyke, Doug (Laura) Greendyke, Jonnie (Andrew) Furmanchik, Jan (Ed) McInnis, Scott Greendyke, Amy (Brent) Demoray and Michelle (Steve) Jones; grandchildren Andrew, Christian, Joanna, Mary Grace, Elizabeth, Anna, Caroline, Evan, Reagan and Keira; brother John (Leslie) Greendyke; sister Doree (Bob) Lee as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim was someone who always looked for the positive, loved life, loved his family and was so proud of his children and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday September 21, 2018 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Terry Cavanaugh officiating. Burial will follow in the Ithaca Cemetery Ithaca, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the State of the Heart Care of Darke County.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
Jim was retired as a Sales Representative for Service Beauty Supply where he had been employed for 50 years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Greenville, an avid golfer and a longtime member of the former Greenville Country Club. During the late 60’s and early 70’s he enjoyed racing corvettes. He was also very active in all outdoor activities including his love for snow skiing.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother Gerald Greendyke.
Jim is survived by his wife of 32 years Kathy (O’Dell) Greendyke. Also children Jean Greendyke, Doug (Laura) Greendyke, Jonnie (Andrew) Furmanchik, Jan (Ed) McInnis, Scott Greendyke, Amy (Brent) Demoray and Michelle (Steve) Jones; grandchildren Andrew, Christian, Joanna, Mary Grace, Elizabeth, Anna, Caroline, Evan, Reagan and Keira; brother John (Leslie) Greendyke; sister Doree (Bob) Lee as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim was someone who always looked for the positive, loved life, loved his family and was so proud of his children and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday September 21, 2018 in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Terry Cavanaugh officiating. Burial will follow in the Ithaca Cemetery Ithaca, Ohio. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home.
It is the wishes of the family that Memorial Contributions be given to the State of the Heart Care of Darke County.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
Friday, September 14, 2018
Betty L. Unger (September 12, 2018)
She was born on February 18, 1927 in Darke County, Ohio to the late Omer and Mae (Karns) Hicks.
Betty attended Greenville Wesleyan Holiness Church in Greenville. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking, vegetable and flower gardening.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan F. Unger; her daughter, Susan D. Unger-Jewett; her brothers, John Hicks, Keith Hicks, and Joe Hicks.
Betty is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Larry (Connie) Unger of Southside, Alabama and Gary Unger and friend, Bonnie Robinette of Greenville; her grandchildren, Lori (Steve) Smith of Union, Ohio, and Jeffrey Unger of West Milton; her great grandchildren, Sierra and Sydney Smith and Sklyar and Bret Unger; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence (Miriam) Hicks of Greenville, and Ira (Mary) Hicks of Bradford; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Betty’s life will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, with Rev. Rodney Robbins officiating. Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park in Covington, Ohio.
Family and friends may visit from 10 AM until time of services at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be given to Greenville Wesleyan Holiness Church, 201 Hall Street, Greenville, Ohio, 45331.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.
Walter I. (“Mike”) Thieme (September 9, 2018)
Walter Irving (“Mike”) Thieme passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018, in Greenville, Ohio. He was two days from his 98th birthday.
Mike was born September 11, 1920 in Missoula, Montana the only child of Fred Earnest Thieme, Jr. and Ella Claire (Hopkins) Thieme. Christened “Walter Irving” for Ella’s two brothers, his father called him “his little Irish Mick” because of his red hair. The name “Mickey” followed him through college, but later he went by “Mike.” He attended schools in Missoula and was graduated from high school at age 16.
Mike received a mechanical engineering degree from Montana State University in 1942, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and the Rau Beta Pi engineering honorary. Due to his college participation in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, he entered into military service in the Army Air Corps immediately after graduation. At Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio, he was assigned to engineering duties but later was accepted into pilot training and supported the World War II effort by testing the latest military aircraft in Alaska.
After 4-1/2 years of service, he was released and worked for two years as an engineering test pilot for Fairchild Aircraft in Hagerstown, Maryland. He then returned to school at Harvard University and received a Masters Degree in Business in 1949. It was in Cambridge that Mike would meet the love of his life, Jean Louise Hole, of Greenville, Ohio, who was studying in the Management Training Program at Radcliffe College. They were married June 18, 1948 in Greenville. Mike’s first post-graduate job was as an industrial engineer with Crown Zellerbach in Oregon and Washington. The Air Force called him into non-flying service during the Korean War, with engineering duties in Baltimore and Cape Canaveral, Florida.
His military tour of duty over, Mike took a management position with Greenville-based American Aggregates Corporation, a business founded by Jean Louise’s grandfather, Fred Coppock, among others. Mike had a nearly 40-year career with AAC, growing the tri-state business into one of the largest suppliers of sand, gravel, and limestone products in the United States. In 1961, Jean Louise and Mike, then President of AAC, built a home south of Greenville at the “Hills of Judea,” which, along with nearby Wayne Lakes, became a model for restoration and reclamation of gravel lands as valuable home sites. Mike assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of AAC in 1969 and retired from the position of Chairman of the Board in 1987 when the firm was acquired by a subsidiary of Consolidated Gold Fields.
The Thiemes raised their family in Darke County, Ohio. They were members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where Mike served as Treasurer, Vestryperson, and Senior Warden. They both supported many community causes. In particular, Mike served on the hospital boards of Wayne Hospital (Greenville), Children’s Hospital (Dayton), and 12 years on the Regional Health Planning Council. Recently, he contributed to a new girls’ softball field and expansion of the Brethren Home. In his free time, Mike could often be found cutting and stacking wood, his favorite form of exercise and therapy. He also enjoyed riding horses, swimming, and maintaining a garden and fruit trees, with the added benefit of homemade wine. He and Jean Louise were generous hosts to many gatherings including outdoor church services, New Year’s Eve fireworks, and a Memorial Day fish fry tradition that continues to this day.
In retirement, Mike and Jean Louise enjoyed travelling the world. They built a home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in 1990, which became their primary residence, and allowed Mike to return to favorite activities of his Montana youth, such as skiing, hiking the mountains, and big game hunting. He started hiking local peaks in the Tetons and Idaho (including Mt. Borah), but also set his sights further afield. He tackled Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, four times between the ages of 71 and 80; reaching the crater rim (18,638’) three times, the last time at age 80. He went around the rim to the highest point (19,341’) in 1995 at age 74, making the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest climber to achieve that feat. Although not always successful, he loved scouting for and hunting game, resulting in his last elk in Wyoming in the fall of 2008, at age 88.
In Jackson Hole, he and Jean Louise were active members of St. John’s Episcopal Church, where they were instrumental in selecting and acquiring a pipe organ that was installed in 2002. Both served enthusiastically on the board and committees of the Off Square Theatre Company. They threw heart and soul into the vision, planning, fundraising, and executive functions for the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts, ultimately resulting in their names appearing on the performing arts pavilion when it opened in 2007.
Jean Louise passed away following a short illness on September 7, 2009. Mike continued to live mainly in Wyoming until late 2016, when health reasons brought a return to Darke County, Ohio, where he took a residence at the Brethren Home Retirement Community. His intelligence and keen sense of humor remained strong, as did his interest in current affairs and people from all walks of life and cultures. He has been loved and admired by many and will be greatly missed.
Mike is survived by three children, Michael Thieme, of Northridge, California, Rebecca Hartnagle of Greenville, Ohio, and Susan Rope of Idaho Falls, Idaho. He also has two foster daughters, Ilona (Jakabsons) Reif, of Laramie, Wyoming, and Gracie (Hill, Ratliff) Overholser of Greenville; 10 grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. All affectionately call him “Duggle-Duggle,” a phrase he cooed to babies. A veteran storyteller, he has surprised folks even in recent years with ones never heard before. His adventures as a test pilot in Alaska have been documented in a book titled The Rogue Colonel, published in 2016 with his daughter Susan.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted in his memory to the Music Fund for St. John’s Episcopal Church (Jackson, Wyoming), or the Darke County Foundation (Greenville, Ohio.) A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 2:00 on Sunday, September 16, with a reception following
Funeral arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
Mike was born September 11, 1920 in Missoula, Montana the only child of Fred Earnest Thieme, Jr. and Ella Claire (Hopkins) Thieme. Christened “Walter Irving” for Ella’s two brothers, his father called him “his little Irish Mick” because of his red hair. The name “Mickey” followed him through college, but later he went by “Mike.” He attended schools in Missoula and was graduated from high school at age 16.
Mike received a mechanical engineering degree from Montana State University in 1942, where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and the Rau Beta Pi engineering honorary. Due to his college participation in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, he entered into military service in the Army Air Corps immediately after graduation. At Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio, he was assigned to engineering duties but later was accepted into pilot training and supported the World War II effort by testing the latest military aircraft in Alaska.
After 4-1/2 years of service, he was released and worked for two years as an engineering test pilot for Fairchild Aircraft in Hagerstown, Maryland. He then returned to school at Harvard University and received a Masters Degree in Business in 1949. It was in Cambridge that Mike would meet the love of his life, Jean Louise Hole, of Greenville, Ohio, who was studying in the Management Training Program at Radcliffe College. They were married June 18, 1948 in Greenville. Mike’s first post-graduate job was as an industrial engineer with Crown Zellerbach in Oregon and Washington. The Air Force called him into non-flying service during the Korean War, with engineering duties in Baltimore and Cape Canaveral, Florida.
His military tour of duty over, Mike took a management position with Greenville-based American Aggregates Corporation, a business founded by Jean Louise’s grandfather, Fred Coppock, among others. Mike had a nearly 40-year career with AAC, growing the tri-state business into one of the largest suppliers of sand, gravel, and limestone products in the United States. In 1961, Jean Louise and Mike, then President of AAC, built a home south of Greenville at the “Hills of Judea,” which, along with nearby Wayne Lakes, became a model for restoration and reclamation of gravel lands as valuable home sites. Mike assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of AAC in 1969 and retired from the position of Chairman of the Board in 1987 when the firm was acquired by a subsidiary of Consolidated Gold Fields.
The Thiemes raised their family in Darke County, Ohio. They were members of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where Mike served as Treasurer, Vestryperson, and Senior Warden. They both supported many community causes. In particular, Mike served on the hospital boards of Wayne Hospital (Greenville), Children’s Hospital (Dayton), and 12 years on the Regional Health Planning Council. Recently, he contributed to a new girls’ softball field and expansion of the Brethren Home. In his free time, Mike could often be found cutting and stacking wood, his favorite form of exercise and therapy. He also enjoyed riding horses, swimming, and maintaining a garden and fruit trees, with the added benefit of homemade wine. He and Jean Louise were generous hosts to many gatherings including outdoor church services, New Year’s Eve fireworks, and a Memorial Day fish fry tradition that continues to this day.
In retirement, Mike and Jean Louise enjoyed travelling the world. They built a home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in 1990, which became their primary residence, and allowed Mike to return to favorite activities of his Montana youth, such as skiing, hiking the mountains, and big game hunting. He started hiking local peaks in the Tetons and Idaho (including Mt. Borah), but also set his sights further afield. He tackled Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, four times between the ages of 71 and 80; reaching the crater rim (18,638’) three times, the last time at age 80. He went around the rim to the highest point (19,341’) in 1995 at age 74, making the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest climber to achieve that feat. Although not always successful, he loved scouting for and hunting game, resulting in his last elk in Wyoming in the fall of 2008, at age 88.
In Jackson Hole, he and Jean Louise were active members of St. John’s Episcopal Church, where they were instrumental in selecting and acquiring a pipe organ that was installed in 2002. Both served enthusiastically on the board and committees of the Off Square Theatre Company. They threw heart and soul into the vision, planning, fundraising, and executive functions for the Jackson Hole Center for the Arts, ultimately resulting in their names appearing on the performing arts pavilion when it opened in 2007.
Jean Louise passed away following a short illness on September 7, 2009. Mike continued to live mainly in Wyoming until late 2016, when health reasons brought a return to Darke County, Ohio, where he took a residence at the Brethren Home Retirement Community. His intelligence and keen sense of humor remained strong, as did his interest in current affairs and people from all walks of life and cultures. He has been loved and admired by many and will be greatly missed.
Mike is survived by three children, Michael Thieme, of Northridge, California, Rebecca Hartnagle of Greenville, Ohio, and Susan Rope of Idaho Falls, Idaho. He also has two foster daughters, Ilona (Jakabsons) Reif, of Laramie, Wyoming, and Gracie (Hill, Ratliff) Overholser of Greenville; 10 grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. All affectionately call him “Duggle-Duggle,” a phrase he cooed to babies. A veteran storyteller, he has surprised folks even in recent years with ones never heard before. His adventures as a test pilot in Alaska have been documented in a book titled The Rogue Colonel, published in 2016 with his daughter Susan.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted in his memory to the Music Fund for St. John’s Episcopal Church (Jackson, Wyoming), or the Darke County Foundation (Greenville, Ohio.) A memorial service will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 2:00 on Sunday, September 16, with a reception following
Funeral arrangements by Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com
Garry L. Weaver Sr. (September 9, 2018)
Garry L. Weaver Sr. age 75, of Greenville passed away at 1:18 PM on Sunday, September 9, 2018, at State of the Heart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.
Garry was born February 19, 1943, in Union City, Indiana to the late Robert & Doris (Riggs) Weaver. In addition to his parents, Garry was also preceded in death by a sister, Alice Richardson.
Garry is survived by his wife, Sue (Haworth) Weaver whom he married June 14, 1964; son & daughter-in-law, Garry L. & Danielle Weaver Jr. of Greenville; grandchildren, Kelsey Weaver of Key West, Florida and Zach Weaver of Washington D.C.; brother, Daniel Weaver of Boonville, North Carolina; brother-in-law, Ronald Richardson of Greenville; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Mary Jo & Robert Nixon of Versailles; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Garry served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Coca-Cola with 30 years of service and was a truck driver for Bohman Trucking in Russia. Garry was a member of the Coletown Congregational Christian Church and the Greenville Fraternal Order of Eagles.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Terry Haworth officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Full military honors will be conducted by the Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Garry was born February 19, 1943, in Union City, Indiana to the late Robert & Doris (Riggs) Weaver. In addition to his parents, Garry was also preceded in death by a sister, Alice Richardson.
Garry is survived by his wife, Sue (Haworth) Weaver whom he married June 14, 1964; son & daughter-in-law, Garry L. & Danielle Weaver Jr. of Greenville; grandchildren, Kelsey Weaver of Key West, Florida and Zach Weaver of Washington D.C.; brother, Daniel Weaver of Boonville, North Carolina; brother-in-law, Ronald Richardson of Greenville; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Mary Jo & Robert Nixon of Versailles; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Garry served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Coca-Cola with 30 years of service and was a truck driver for Bohman Trucking in Russia. Garry was a member of the Coletown Congregational Christian Church and the Greenville Fraternal Order of Eagles.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Terry Haworth officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Garden. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Full military honors will be conducted by the Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Donald L. Brewer (September 8, 2018)
Donald was born on October 3, 1936 in Pleasant Hill, Ohio to the late David and Pearl Brewer.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceeded in death by his brother, Bobby Brewer; and his sister, Helen Miller.
Donald loved spending time with his family, driving truck and farming.
Donald leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of 62 years, Betty (Baker) Brewer of New Madison, whom he married on May 26, 1956; his sons, Brian Brewer and his wife Kellie of Bradford, and their children Scott and Lisa Brewer, Kevin Brewer and his wife Sharon of Greenville, and their children, Jarica Grice, Dale, Cole, Samuel, Brittany, KayLee, Paul, Matthew, Abbigayle, Elizabeth, and Faith Brewer; two great-grandsons, Landen Grice and Jacob Clark; his brother, Rodney Dean Brewer and his wife Thelma of Greenville; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A celebration of Donald's life will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, with Steve Knierim officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Friends and Family may visit on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 from 3 PM to 7 PM at the funeral home in Greenville.
Memorial contributions may be made to New Madison Fire Department, 215 N Main St, New Madison, OH 45346 or Tri-Village Rescue, 320 N Main St, New Madison, OH 45346.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Joseph "Joe" Etzler (September 3, 2018)
Joseph "Joe" Etzler, 54, of New Madison, passed away on September 3, 2018.
Joe was born in Greenville, Ohio on February 5, 1964, a son of Gerald Etzler of New Madison and the late Phyllis (Dershem) Etzler.
In addition to his mother, Joe was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Etzler.
Joe was a 1982 graduate of Arcanum High School, after graduation, he entered the Brethren Volunteer Services. Joe served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren.
In addition to his father, Joe is survived by his brother, Jerald Etzler of New Madison; his sister, Jill Etzler of Greenville; his daughter, IO Etzler of Oklahoma;and his niece, Amanda Etzler-Farber of Greenwood, Indiana.
A Celebration of Joe's Life will be on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 12 PM at Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren, 373 Love Road, New Paris with Pastor Tony Price officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 11 AM until time of services at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Cedar Grove Church, 373 Love Road, New Paris, Ohio 45347.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.tributefuneralhomes.com
Services are entrusted to Tribute Funeral Homes.
Joe was born in Greenville, Ohio on February 5, 1964, a son of Gerald Etzler of New Madison and the late Phyllis (Dershem) Etzler.
In addition to his mother, Joe was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Etzler.
Joe was a 1982 graduate of Arcanum High School, after graduation, he entered the Brethren Volunteer Services. Joe served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren.
In addition to his father, Joe is survived by his brother, Jerald Etzler of New Madison; his sister, Jill Etzler of Greenville; his daughter, IO Etzler of Oklahoma;and his niece, Amanda Etzler-Farber of Greenwood, Indiana.
A Celebration of Joe's Life will be on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 12 PM at Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren, 373 Love Road, New Paris with Pastor Tony Price officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 11 AM until time of services at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Cedar Grove Church, 373 Love Road, New Paris, Ohio 45347.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.tributefuneralhomes.com
Services are entrusted to Tribute Funeral Homes.
Donald L. Powell (August 30, 2018)
He was born October 19, 1925 to the late Reuben L. Powell and Viola (Shuff) Powell Armstrong.
Don will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Elsie Weng Powell; his children, Bethany (Jim) Carres, Donna (Tom) Beam, Stuart (Debbie) Powell, and Mark Powell; his grandchildren, Heather (Greg) Coby, Justin Powell, Adrienne (Eric) Longfellow, and Brandon Powell; and nine great grandchildren. He is also survived by his step-Daughter, Canda Weng; his step-son, Robert Weng's (now deceased) children, to whom Don was a grandfather, Vicky (Greg Pankow) Weng Kolody, Rodney Weng, Randy (Pat) Weng and Roger (Brandi) Weng; and seven great grandchildren. Don is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Jeanne Powell and Betty White.
In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his step-father Gerald Armstrong; an infant daughter, Kathy Powell; his brother, Charles Powell; his half-brother, John Powell; his step-sister Mildred Armstrong Drew; his step-brother, Keith Armstrong; his beloved grandparents, Frank and Henrietta Powell; his aunt, Fhern Powell Grote; and his step-son, Robert Weng.
A proud Navy veteran, Don served his country from 1943 to 1946 on the U.S.S. Moore D.E. in the Pacific. His military service fostered his love of travel and he traveled the world, including many motorcycle trips across the country with his dear Greenville friends. Don never knew a stranger, always had a story to tell, and loved to laugh.
A private family memorial will be held at the Harris Creek Cemetery, Bradford, Ohio with full Military Honors conducted by the Greenville Veterans Honor Guard. He will be buried in the Powell family plot only two miles from where he was born.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to: Wayne Health Care and staff for Don's wonderful care, especially Dr. Umeh; the care team at the Brethren's Home who gently cared for him; and State of the Heart Care who graced his final days with loving care.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Residents' Fund at the Brethren Retirement Community, 750 Chestnut Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
The family as entrusted Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.tributefuneralhomes.com.
Gerald Alfred “Gary” Berger (September 3, 2018)
Gerald Alfred “Gary” Berger age 57, of Versailles passed away at 11:03 PM on Monday, September 3, 2018, at his residence.
Gary was born August 6, 1961, in Coldwater to William A. Berger of Osgood and the late Janice M. (Hemmelgarn) Berger. In addition to his mother, Gary was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Kathleen Berger.
In addition to his father, Gary is survived by his wife, Angela (Stienecker) Berger whom he married May 1, 2004; step-children, Derek Millhouse of Sidney, Erika & Jacob Smith of Galloway and Jessica Millhouse of Versailles; grandchildren, Kyle, Caleb and Kendon Millhouse; brothers & sister-in-law, Roger & Amy Berger of Plain City and Rodney Berger of Botkins; sisters & brothers-in-law, Karen & John Hilgefort of Versailles and Michelle & Tony Kuether of Covington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gary formerly worked at Whiteford Food Products in Versailles, Superior Aluminum in Russia and GTI in Greenville. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles and the Versailles Fraternal Order of Eagles.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, September 7, 2018, at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles with Rev. Fr. Jim Simons celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Martins Cemetery in Osgood. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Friday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help offset expenses or State of the Heart Care. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
Gary was born August 6, 1961, in Coldwater to William A. Berger of Osgood and the late Janice M. (Hemmelgarn) Berger. In addition to his mother, Gary was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Kathleen Berger.
In addition to his father, Gary is survived by his wife, Angela (Stienecker) Berger whom he married May 1, 2004; step-children, Derek Millhouse of Sidney, Erika & Jacob Smith of Galloway and Jessica Millhouse of Versailles; grandchildren, Kyle, Caleb and Kendon Millhouse; brothers & sister-in-law, Roger & Amy Berger of Plain City and Rodney Berger of Botkins; sisters & brothers-in-law, Karen & John Hilgefort of Versailles and Michelle & Tony Kuether of Covington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gary formerly worked at Whiteford Food Products in Versailles, Superior Aluminum in Russia and GTI in Greenville. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles and the Versailles Fraternal Order of Eagles.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, September 7, 2018, at St. Denis Catholic Church in Versailles with Rev. Fr. Jim Simons celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Martins Cemetery in Osgood. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM and Friday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help offset expenses or State of the Heart Care. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
George Louis Klipstine, Jr. (August 30, 2018)
He was born April 12, 1925 in Ansonia, to the late George Louis, Sr. and Elise (Baughman) Klipstine.
In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan (Black) Klipstine; his second wife, Treva (Curtis) Klipstine; his third wife, Sally (Wright) Clymer-Klipstine; and his son, John Louis Klipstine.
George was a 1943 graduate of Ansonia High School, attended the University of Dayton, and then served his country honorably in the U.S. Army. After serving his country, he returned to help his father run the family business, The Ansonia Lumber Company as a draftsman, salesperson and later becoming the owner. He was active with the Garst Museum, Liar's Club, Greenville Elks, Ansonia Fire Department, Ansonia American Legion, Ansonia City Council, and Ansonia Kiwanis Club...But he would have much rather been fishing.
George is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Kim Klipstine of Versailles; his daughter-in-law, Becky Klipstine of Ansonia; his grandchildren and their spouses, Todd and Tammy Klipstine, Krista and Tony Spence, Kate and Clint Brewer, and Ben and Nicole Klipstine; his great-grandsons, Adam and Chance Klipstine, Trevor, Tanner, Trendon and Treyton Spence, and Mabel, Fred and George Brewer; his step-children and their spouses, Bryan and Aliana Clymer of Greenville, J.D. Clymer of Versailles, Lenny and Tina Clymer of Florida, Rene and Devon Wasson of Union City, Indiana, Connie and Jim Sink of Englewood, Ohio, and Teresa and Roger Fleckenstein of Versailles; his step-grandchildren and their spouses, Stacey and Aaron Johnson, Jennifer and David Dow, Holly and Chad Garrison, Dr. Brianne and Craig Galloway, Lindse and Josh Browner, Jesse Fleckenstein, and Kimberly Fleckenstein; his step-great grandchildren, Ryker, Daxton, Stella, Scarlett, Bodhi, Breylind, Kenyon and Rolan; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of George's Life will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Tribute Funeral Homes, Greenville Campus, with Pastor Bob Akins officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Versailles.
Family and friends may visit Tuesday, September 4, 2018 from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greenville Public Library, 520 Sycamore Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331 or Trinity Lutheran Church, 204 E Wood St, Versailles, OH 45380.
Online Condolences may be left for the family at www.tributefuneralhomes.com
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