Mary Morris
1845 - 1902 (57 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Mary Morris was born on 05 Aug 1845 in Near Columbus Grove, Allen County, Ohio; died on 10 Oct 1902 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81040819/mary-schaferMary married William Schafer on 06 Aug 1863 in Allen County, Ohio. William (son of Philip Schafer and Mary E. Almanritter) was born on 04 Feb 1839 in Darmstadt, Germany; died on 01 Jan 1903 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Phyllis Schafer
- 3. Henry Philip Schafer was born on 11 Sep 1864 in Ohio; died on 22 Jun 1941 in McComb, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 4. John Sylvester Schafer was born in 1866 in Ohio; died on 13 Apr 1926 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 5. Margaret Schafer was born on 19 Sep 1867 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 25 Jan 1950 in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan; was buried in Gardens of Rest Cemetery, Wells, Delta County, Michigan.
- 6. William Washington Schafer was born on 17 Dec 1869 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 10 Mar 1948; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 7. George Lewis Schafer was born on 12 Dec 1871 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Feb 1954 in Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 8. Charles Clifford Schafer was born on 26 Sep 1874 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 7 Jun 1943 in Henry County, Ohio; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio.
- 9. Sarah Schafer was born on 22 Aug 1876 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Oct 1940 in Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, Indiana; was buried on 29 Oct 1940 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana.
- 10. Mary Emaline Schafer was born on 15 Aug 1878 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 31 Mar 1951 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 11. Ida Levina Schafer was born on 19 Aug 1880 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Oct 1955 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 12. Benjamin Franklin Schafer was born on 11 Aug 1882 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 07 Mar 1942 in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 13. Laura Schafer was born on 13 Jul 1884 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 01 Sep 1903 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 14. Joseph Jefferson Schafer was born on 19 May 1887 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 10 Sep 1949 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Willow Cemetery, Oregon, Lucas County, Ohio.
- 2. Phyllis Schafer
Generation: 2
2. Phyllis Schafer (1.Mary1)3. 
Henry Philip Schafer (1.Mary1) was born on 11 Sep 1864 in Ohio; died on 22 Jun 1941 in McComb, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1900, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1910, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1920, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Ohio county marriage records
Name: Henry P. Schafer
Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 6 Sep 1888
Marriage Place: Putnam, Ohio, USA
Spouse: Martha Weller
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161149009/henry-phillip-schaferHenry married Martha Weller on 6 Sep 1888 in Putnam County, Ohio. Martha was born on 7 Apr 1864 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 27 Jun 1949 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 15. Louis Schafer was born on 17 Aug 1891 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died in Dec 1963 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 16. Evillna "Eva" Schafer was born on 23 Sep 1895 in Ohio; died on 27 Feb 1971 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried on 2 Mar 1971 in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.
- 17. Martha Schafer was born on 11 Jun 1897 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Nov 1993 in Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Eagle Creek Cemetery, Williamstown, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 18. Rebecca Schafer was born on 29 Apr 1899 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 9 Nov 1900 in Ohio.
- 19. Viola Schafer was born on 1 Jul 1901 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 22 Nov 1984 in Allen County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 20. Ralph Henry Schafer was born on 10 Dec 1903 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 12 Oct 1968 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Ayersville Cemetery, Ayersville, Defiance County, Ohio.
4. 
John Sylvester Schafer (1.Mary1) was born in 1866 in Ohio; died on 13 Apr 1926 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: 1900-blacksmith; 1910-manage of tile manufacturing; 1920-restaurant owner
- Census: 1900, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1910, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1920, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81119533/john-sylvester-schafferJohn married Mary Ellen Rangler on 28 Apr 1889 in Putnam County, Ohio. Mary was born on 19 Oct 1863 in Ohio; died on 8 Nov 1940 in Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. William Henry Schafer was born on 14 May 1890 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 3 Mar 1977 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 22. James Franklin Schafer was born on 27 Jan 1893 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 23. Mary Margaret Schafer was born on 20 Aug 1895 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died in 1973 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 24. Ida L. Schafer was born on 6 Jul 1898 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Apr 1986 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
- 25. Clyde Schafer was born on 6 Jul 1898 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 1 Dec 1966 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 26. John Edward Schafer was born on 17 Dec 1903 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 8 Dec 1995 in Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio.
- 27. Carl Clifford Schafer was born on 20 Feb 1906 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 8 May 1981 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
- 28. Forest J. Schafer was born on 3 Nov 1908 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Mar 1982 in Ottawa, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
5. 
Margaret Schafer (1.Mary1) was born on 19 Sep 1867 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 25 Jan 1950 in Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan; was buried in Gardens of Rest Cemetery, Wells, Delta County, Michigan. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/148166271/margaret-schaefer-jackson
Plot Section E
Margaret married Ashley Jackson on 8 Nov 1891 in Putnam County, Ohio. Ashley was born on 9 Jun 1854 in Ohio; died on 2 Mar 1914 in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota; was buried in Grelton Cemetery, Grelton, Henry County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 29. Edith Jackson was born on 5 Jul 1892 in Ohio; died on 14 Jan 1982 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne County, Michigan.
- 29. Edith Jackson
6. 
William Washington Schafer (1.Mary1) was born on 17 Dec 1869 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 10 Mar 1948; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1910, Greensburg Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1940, Union Township, Hancock County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99665830/william-washington-schaferWilliam married Luta Gertrude Pilcher on 4 Oct 1894 in Putnam County, Ohio. Luta was born on 15 Mar 1875 in Rawson, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 29 Mar 1955 in Rawson, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 30. Clarence Frederick Schafer was born on 21 Aug 1895 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 12 Jan 1951 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 31. Nellie Schafer was born on 14 Jun 1897 in Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 30 Dec 1970 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 32. Gladys Caroline Schafer was born on 17 Jan 1899 in Highland, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 1 Jul 1978 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 33. Lavina Schafer was born on 24 Apr 1901 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 14 Jul 1970 in Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 34. William Glenn Schafer was born on 5 Feb 1904 in Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 27 Dec 1991 in Ada, Hardin County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 35. Blanche Schafer was born on 19 May 1906 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Apr 1984 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 36. Frances Mary Schafer was born on 24 Sep 1909 in Greensburg, Putnam County, Ohio; died in Dec 1983; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
- 37. Eldon Schafer was born on 3 Jun 1918 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 11 Apr 1984 in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
7. 
George Lewis Schafer (1.Mary1) was born on 12 Dec 1871 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Feb 1954 in Kenton, Hardin County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1910, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio
- Census: 1920, Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio
Notes:
George L. Schafer
George L. Schafer, 82, North Creek, O., died in the Penton Nursing Home at 10:30 a.m. Friday.
He was born Dec. 12, 1871 at North Creek, a son of William and Mary Morris Schafer. Most of his life was spent in farming in Ross County.
He married Maryetta Pilcher, who died in 1939.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Noble Baringer, of Cincinnati; Mrs. Delmer Riley of Detroit; Mrs. Manford Smith of Lancaster and Mrs. Dwight Spencer of Elmore, O.; a sister, Mrs. John Hiltner of Continental, O.; 17 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are being made by Root Funeral Home.
Chillicothe Gazette, Chillicothe, Ohio. Friday, 26 February 1954, page 2.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81119541/george-l_-schaferGeorge married Mary Etta Pilcher on 24 Dec 1894 in Putnam County, Ohio. Mary was born on 20 Sep 1877 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Jan 1939 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
8. 
Charles Clifford Schafer (1.Mary1) was born on 26 Sep 1874 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 7 Jun 1943 in Henry County, Ohio; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer, manager of grain elevator
- Census: 1900, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1910, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1920, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/120330127/charles-c.-schaferCharles married Nettie Ury on 14 Aug 1899 in Putnam County, Ohio. Nettie was born on 14 Oct 1878 in Pleasant Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 21 Dec 1965 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
9. 
Sarah Schafer (1.Mary1) was born on 22 Aug 1876 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Oct 1940 in Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, Indiana; was buried on 29 Oct 1940 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/32109149/sarah-e-wellerSarah married Harvey Weller on 7 Mar 1897 in Putnam County, Ohio. Harvey was born on 29 Jun 1873 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 11 Oct 1947 in North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana; was buried on 13 Oct 1947 in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
10. 
Mary Emaline Schafer (1.Mary1) was born on 15 Aug 1878 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 31 Mar 1951 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/108741272/mary-emaline-fenstermaker
Plot Section 11, Row 13Family/Spouse: Ora Gideon Fenstermaker. Ora was born on 1 Apr 1878 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Sep 1966 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
11. 
Ida Levina Schafer (1.Mary1) was born on 19 Aug 1880 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Oct 1955 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Mrs. Levina Hiltner
North Creek - Mrs. Ida Levina Hiltner, 75, rt. 1 Continental, near North Creek, died unexpectedly at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday at Defiance City Hospital of a heart attack. She had been admitted Oct. 17 for minor surgery.
The body, removed to the Walls-Walker funeral home, Continental, will be returned today to the residence, where services will be conducted at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, followed by rites at the North Creek Methodist church at 1 o'clock, Rev. C. W. Bollinger, Continental, Ev. United Brethren pastor, will officiate, and burial will be in Monroe cemetery.
Mrs. Hiltner, the last of a family of 12 children of the late William and Mary (Morris0 Schafer, was born Aug. 19, 1880 in North Creek. She had spent her entire life in the North Creek area.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. George (Ruth) Simon, Continental; three sons, Ray and Roy Hiltner, North Creek, and William Albert Hiltner, Williams Bay, Wis.; 16 grandchildren, and five great grand children.
Her husband, John Hiltner, to whom she was married Dec. 24, 1903, died Sept. 5, 1954.
Mrs. Hiltner was a member of the Country Women's Club, WCTU, North Creek Methodist church and WSCS.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/127186795/ida-levina-hiltnerIda married John Nicholas Hiltner on 24 Dec 1903 in Putnam County, Ohio. John (son of John Hiltner and Margaret Frisch) was born on 02 Oct 1878 in Near Napoleon, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 05 Sep 1954 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Ray Clifford Hiltner was born on 28 Sep 1905 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 13 Jan 1986 in Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 39. Sarah Ruth Hiltner was born on 29 Jul 1907 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 17 Nov 2000 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 40. Roy Philip Hiltner was born on 23 Oct 1911 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 17 Nov 1987 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 41. William Albert Hiltner was born on 27 Aug 1914 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 30 Sep 1991 in University of MI Hospital, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan.
- 38. Ray Clifford Hiltner
12. 
Benjamin Franklin Schafer (1.Mary1) was born on 11 Aug 1882 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 07 Mar 1942 in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Residence: Schafer farm, Palmer Township, Putnam County, northwest corner of section 7
- Census: 1900, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1910, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1940, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Death Claims Widely Known Stock Buyer
CONTINENTAL, March 9 - Funeral services for Benjamin F. Schafer, well-known livestock buyer, will be held from the North Creek church at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Schafer, a lifetime resident of the North Creek community, five miles north of here, died from a heart attack as he entered his automobile following the games at the district basketball tournament at 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
Schafer, for the past 10 years, local purchasing agent for Brady Bros., livestock shippers, is survived by his widow, the former Ida Brecht, two sons, Floyd Schafer, North Creek, and Ernest Schafer, Toledo, four daughters, Mrs. George (Freda) Blossom, Toledo; Mrs. Felix (Pauline) Tischinac, Toledo; Miss Helen, Toledo, and Mrs. Wayne (Lenore) Johnston, North Creek. A son, Nolan, died in an accident in Toledo in 1935.
Three sisters and three brothers also survive: William, Mt. Cory; Charles, McClure; Joseph, Toledo; Mrs. John (Lavina) Hiltner, North Creek; Mrs. Ora (Emma) Fenstermaker, Leipsic; and Mrs. Margaret Jackson, Gladstone, Mich.
Ben Schafer, the son of William and Mary Morris Schafer, had resided within a few rods of the place of his birth during his lifetime. Saturday evening he accompanied his grandsons, Doyle and Don Schafer and Donald Oliver, to tournament games at Leipsic and was entering the car to return to North Creek when stricken.
About 10 years ago, Schafer quit farming the old Schafer homestead at North Creek to devote all his time to act as local purchasing agent for Brady Bros. He was a member of Continental chapter No. 570 F. and A.M., belonged to North Creek M. E. church and has taught adult Bible class there for 12 years.
Funeral is in charge of Fuller Funeral Home, Leipsic. Rev. Paul Fisher, Gilboa, will officiate, assisted by Rev. E. F. Root, church pastor. Interment will be in Monroe cemetery, north of here.
(published in The Lima News, Monday, March 9, 1942)
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75650344/benjamin-franklin-schaferFamily/Spouse: Mary Ida Brecht. Mary was born on 19 May 1885 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 31 Jan 1975 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. 
Laura Schafer (1.Mary1) was born on 13 Jul 1884 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 01 Sep 1903 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Obituary
Laura Schafer was born in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio, July 13, 1884, and died in North Creek, where she always lived, September 1st, 1903, at the age of nineteen years, one month and eighteen days. Her death resulted from flux of three weeks duration. She died as a Christian. The last words she said were: “I set with the King.” She is survived by seven brothers and four sisters. Her brothers are: Philip, John, William Louis, Charley, Benjamin and Joseph, all residents of North Creek. The sisters are, Mrs. Maggie Jackson, of Gladstone, Michigan; Mrs. Sarah Well, Mrs. Annie Fenstemaker and Lareina Schafer, of North Creek. Her mother is a sister of the late Dr. Morris, who died the 10th of last October and her father, who was a brother of John and Harmen Hoffman and Margaret Taflinger, of this city, died last New Years day.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Wednesday, 30 September 1903.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81040820/laura-m_-schafer14. 
Joseph Jefferson Schafer (1.Mary1) was born on 19 May 1887 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 10 Sep 1949 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Willow Cemetery, Oregon, Lucas County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: 1910-grain dealer; 1920-reamer for a shipyard; 1930-metal polisher
- Census: 1910, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1920, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
- Census: 1930, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
Notes:
Ohio county marriage records
Name: Joseph J. Schafer
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Birth Date: abt 1885
Marriage Date: 30 Jun 1908
Marriage Place: Putnam, Ohio, USA
Father: Wm. Schafer
Mother: Mary Morris
Spouse: Ina Niceswander
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/156176967/joseph-jefferson-schafer
Plot A-18-8Joseph married Inabell Marie "Ina" Niceswander on 30 Jun 1908 in Putnam County, Ohio. Inabell was born on 19 Nov 1884 in Wisterman, Putnam County, Ohio; died in 1955; was buried in Willow Cemetery, Oregon, Lucas County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 3
15. Louis Schafer (3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 17 Aug 1891 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died in Dec 1963 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: machinist; welder
- Census: 1930, Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan
- Census: 1940, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Louis Schafer
Louis Schafer, 72, formerly a welder of rt.2, Defiance, died at 8:25 p.m. Monday in the State Hospital, Toledo.
He was born on Aug. 17, 1891 in North Creek, a son of Henry Philip and Martha (Weller) Schafer.
On Aug. 26, 1913, he married Viola Garver in Continental.
He is survived by his wife, Viola; three sons, Vincent, 619 Moss St., Ronald, rt.2, Defiance, and Donald, 886 Webster St.,; four daughters, Mrs. James (Donelda) French, Bell Flower, Calif., Mrs. Kenneth (Glenola) Hancock, rt.1, Defiance, and Mrs. Paul (Alvina) Eis and Mrs. Paul (Lila) Layman, both of rt.2, Defiance; 32 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Ralph, Ayersville, and three sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Eva) Stuber, Fort Wayne, Mrs. Lewis (Mattie) Schellenberger, Genera, Ohio, and Mrs. Thomas (Viola) Wagner, Continental.
Friends will be received, starting Wednesday evening, in the Smith Bros.-Rupp funeral home where services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday followed by burial in the Brunersburg cemetery. The Rev. E. Otto Webb will officiate.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/138564230/louis-schaferLouis married Viola Marguerite Garver on 26 Aug 1913 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Viola was born on 24 Feb 1893 in Payne, Paulding County, Ohio; died on 17 Apr 1983 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. Vincent Leverne Schafer was born on 24 Feb 1921 in Oakwood, Montgomery County, Ohio; died on 1 Sep 2004 in Lee County, Florida; was buried in Lee Memorial Park, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida.
- 43. Ronald Edgar Schafer was born on 30 Jul 1924 in Clio, Genesee County, Michigan; died on 18 Jan 2005 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 44. Donald Carlyle Schafer was born on 17 Feb 1927 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 26 Aug 1997 in Defiance County, Ohio.
- 45. Glenola Marie Schafer was born on 9 Aug 1930 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 31 Aug 1980 in Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 46. Alverna L. “Beanie” Schafer was born on 23 Sep 1931 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 5 Jul 2020 in Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio.
16. Evillna "Eva" Schafer (3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 23 Sep 1895 in Ohio; died on 27 Feb 1971 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried on 2 Mar 1971 in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. Notes:
Mother of Decatur man taken by death
Mrs. Eva Stuber, 75, mother of John Brecht of Decatur, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at her home, 637 Huffman Street, Fort Wayne. She had been ill since June.
Mrs. Stuber was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Star of the East Chapter 514, and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Belva Tooman of Garrett, Mrs. Vivian Walther of Silver Lake, and Mrs. Dorothy Freeman of North Manchester; two sons, Paul Brecht of Continental, O., and John Brecht of Decatur; two sisters, Mrs. Louis Schellenbarger of Jenera, O., and Mrs. Thomas Wagner of Continental, O.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Funeral rites will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at C.M. Sloan & Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Olney E. Eaton officiating. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of the services.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Adams County, Indiana
Monday, March 1, 1971
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102872472/eva-stuberFamily/Spouse: John Detrick Brecht. John was born on 6 May 1894 in Miller City, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 23 Mar 1929 in Miller City, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Center Cemetery, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 47. Belva Velzora Brecht was born on 6 Nov 1915 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 21 Feb 1977 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana; was buried on 24 Feb 1977 in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana.
- 48. Vivian Irene Brecht was born on 16 Sep 1917 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 30 Aug 2009 in North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana.
- 49. Paul Rolland Brecht was born on 22 Sep 1920 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 29 Jul 1989 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 50. Dorothy Brecht was born on 30 Nov 1922 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 30 Jun 2018 in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana.
- 51. John J. Brecht was born on 24 Nov 1924 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Sep 1998 in Decatur, Adams County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Oct 1998 in Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, Adams County, Indiana.
Evillna married Ralph Vernon Stuber on 10 May 1934 in Indiana. Ralph was born on 15 Feb 1890 in Miller City, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 23 Mar 1964 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried on 25 Mar 1964 in Lindenwood Cemetery, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 47. Belva Velzora Brecht
17. Martha Schafer (3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Jun 1897 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Nov 1993 in Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Eagle Creek Cemetery, Williamstown, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
Bluffton
Martha L. Shellenbarger, 96, died at 5:05 a.m. Nov. 26, 1993, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.
She was born June 11, 1897, in Monroe Township, Putnam County, to Phillip and Martha Weller Schafer.
On Oct. 14, 1919, she married Lewis Shellenbarger, who died Dec. 12, 1969.
Mrs. Shellenbarger was a homemaker. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Bluffton, and the Bluffton Senior Citizens Club.
Survivors include four sons, Virgil Shellenbarger of Ada, Wilbur Shellenbarger of Fort Myers, Fla., Philip Shellenbarger of Jenera and William Shellenbarger of Perrysburg; a daughter, Mrs. Margery Marquart of Bluffton; and 21 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Rolland Shellenbarger; two brothers, Louis and Ralph Schafer; and three sisters, Viola Wagner, Evelyn Stuber and Elizabeth Schafer.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Chiles and Sons-Laman Funeral Homes, Bluffton Chapel.
Burial will be in Eagle Creek Cemetery, New Stark.
Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and y to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mennonite Memorial Home, First United Methodist Church or Bluffton Community Hospital.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Saturday, 27 November 1993.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13224839/martha-l.-shellenbargerMartha married Lewis Carroll Shellenbarger on 14 Oct 1919 in Putnam County, Ohio. Lewis was born on 25 Mar 1900 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 12 Dec 1969; was buried in Eagle Creek Cemetery, Williamstown, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 52. Margery Violet Shellenbarger was born on 23 Feb 1920 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Mar 2009 in Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Trinity Cemetery, Jenera, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 53. Virgil O. “Shelly” Shellenbarger was born on 3 Dec 1921 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 13 Mar 2018 in Ada, Hardin County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada, Hardin County, Ohio.
- 54. Wilbur Dale Shellenbarger was born on 24 Oct 1923 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 13 Oct 2001 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee; was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 55. Rolland Eugene Shellenbarger was born on 8 Nov 1925 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 30 Nov 1982 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 56. Philip Carroll Shellenbarger was born on 10 Oct 1932 in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 11 Feb 2006 in Ohio; was buried in Eagle Creek Cemetery, Williamstown, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 57. William Clair Shellenbarger was born on 21 Dec 1933 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 22 Dec 2018 in Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 52. Margery Violet Shellenbarger
18. Rebecca Schafer (3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 29 Apr 1899 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 9 Nov 1900 in Ohio. 19. Viola Schafer (3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 1 Jul 1901 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 22 Nov 1984 in Allen County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Viola Wagner
Continental – Viola Wagner, 83, Route 1, died Thursday in St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
She was born July 1, 1901, in Putnam County. Parents were Philip and Martha (Weller) Schafer. In 1926 she married Thomas J. Wagner, who survives. She was a member of North Creek United Methodist Church and its Ladies Aid.
Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Martha Shellenbarger, Jenero.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Snyder Funeral Home. Rev. James Fry will officiate. Burial will be in North Mount Zion Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will be from 7-9 p.m. today and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161425008/viola-wagnerViola married Thomas Jefferson Wagner on 13 Apr 1926 in Putnam County, Ohio. Thomas was born on 27 Oct 1898 in HIghland Township, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 5 Jun 1988 in Cloverdale, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in North Mount Zion Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
20. Ralph Henry Schafer (3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 10 Dec 1903 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 12 Oct 1968 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Ayersville Cemetery, Ayersville, Defiance County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1930, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1940, Damascus Township, Henry County, Ohio
Notes:
Ralph Schafer
Ralph Schafer, 64, rt.8, Defiance, was dead on arrival at Defiance Hospital at 9:25 a.m. Saturday. He had suffered a heart attack four years ago, but recovered sufficiently to carry on limited farming operation.
Born near North Creek on Dec. 10, 1903, he was a son of Philip and Martha (Weller) Schafer. He and Mildred Shumaker, who survives, were married on Sept. 26, 1929.
Other survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Eva) Stuber, Fort Wayne; Mrs. Louis (Mattie) Schellenbarger, Jenera, and Mrs. Thomas Wagner, Continental. A brother, Louis, and two sisters are deceased.
Schafer was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and the Highland Tp. Volunteer Fire Department.
Friends may call in Mast and Mock Funeral Home until noon Tuesday, then in Zion Lutheran
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146788570/ralph-schaferRalph married Mildred Shumaker on 26 Sep 1929 in Defiance County, Ohio. Mildred was born on 28 Oct 1905 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 1 Jul 2005 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Ayersville Cemetery, Ayersville, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
21. William Henry Schafer (4.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 14 May 1890 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 3 Mar 1977 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Census: automobile salesman
- Census: 1930, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1940, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
William Schafer
Continental – William H. Schafer, 86, died at 7:40 p.m. Thursday in Leisure Oaks Nursing Home, Defiance.
He was born May 14, 1890, in Putnam County, the son of John and Ella Rangeler Schafer. His wife, the former Catherine Schuller, died Nov. 12, 1961.
He was owner of Schafer Oldsmobile.
Survivors include a son, John of Rt.8, Defiance; three brothers, John and Carol, both of Toledo, and Forest of Continental; a sister, Mrs. Ida Krumm of Toledo; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Catholic Church, Rev. Noel Kramer officiating. Burial wil be in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance.
Friends mya call after 7 this evening at Richardson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the heart fund.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/129056844/william-h-schaferWilliam married Catherine Schuller on 26 Nov 1919 in New Bavaria, Oakland County, Michigan. Catherine was born on 17 Mar 1897 in New Bavaria, Henry County, Ohio; died on 12 Nov 1961 in Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 58. John Leland "Jack" Schafer was born on 15 May 1923 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 10 Oct 2011 in Ohio; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 59. Margaret Ellen Schafer was born on 11 Oct 1924 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 7 May 1964 in Contra Costa County, California; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
22. James Franklin Schafer (4.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 27 Jan 1893 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio. James married Clara Margaret Scheeley on 23 Jun 1919 in Delaware County, Ohio. Clara was born on 17 Apr 1895 in Ohio; died on 23 Jan 1958 in Lena, Vigo County, Indiana; was buried on 25 Jan 1958 in Calvary Cemetery, Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
23. Mary Margaret Schafer (4.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 20 Aug 1895 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died in 1973 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Census: 1920, Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; widowed, with 1 year-old daughter, living with her parents
Notes:
Mary M. Thompson
Continental – Mrs. Mary M. Thompson, 76, 203 S. Sixth St., died at 10 a.m. Sunday in her residence of a heart attack.
Born Aug. 20, 1896 in North Creek, she was a daughter of John and Ella (Rangeler) Schafer. She married Ray Thompson on March 12, 1923 and he survives. She was a member of the Continental American Legion Auxiliary, the Ideal Times Club, Topaz Circle and Christ United Methodist Church.
Also surviving are three daughters, Mrs. John (Josephine) Hill, Bryan; Mrs. Sarah Jane Baldwin, Ayersville, and Mrs. Walter (Helen) Good, Continental; four brothers, William and Forest Schafer, Continental, and John and Carl Schafer, Toledo; a sister, Mrs. Tom (Ida) Krumm, Toledo, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Two brothers are deceased.
Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Christ Church, Rev. Gary Reeves officiating, and burial will be in the North Creek Cemetery. Visiting hours in the Richardson Funeral Home are after 7 p.m. today and until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, when the body will be taken to the church.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67546804/mary-m.-thompson
Plot: East side of churchMary married Joseph Theodore Collet on 31 Aug 1917 in Putnam County, Ohio. Joseph was born on 6 Jun 1896 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 6 Oct 1918 in Camp Taylor, Jefferson County, Kentucky; was buried in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 60. Ellen Josephine Collet was born on 26 Jan 1919 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Jan 2004; was buried in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
Mary married Ray Bryan Thompson on 12 Mar 1923. Ray was born on 5 Jul 1896 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 19 May 1974 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried in Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery, North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 61. Sarah Jane Thompson was born on 4 Nov 1926 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 5 Jul 2009 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 62. Helen G. Thompson was born on 4 Sep 1930 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 17 Jan 2020 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
24. Ida L. Schafer (4.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 6 Jul 1898 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 26 Apr 1986 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Ida married Tullius Ferdinand Krumm on 11 Jul 1916 in Putnam County, Ohio. Tullius was born on 24 Jul 1892 in Ohio; died on 10 Apr 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 63. Frederick John Krumm was born on 12 May 1918 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; died on 27 Oct 2020; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio.
- 63. Frederick John Krumm
25. Clyde Schafer (4.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 6 Jul 1898 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 1 Dec 1966 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: proprietor of greenhouse, school bus driver
- Census: 1940, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1950, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Clyde Shafer
Continental – Clyde Shafer, 68, died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday in St. Rita’s Hospital, Lima, where he had been a patient one week. He was a retired fireman and custodian.
Born July 6, 1898, in Putnam County, he was the son of John and Ella Shafer.
Surviving are his wife, Hazel; one step son, Dallas Nofsinger of Continental; three grandchildren; four brothers, William and Forest, both of Continental; John E. of Oregon and Carol of Toledo, and two sisters Mrs. Ray (Mary) Thompson of Continental and Mrs. Thomas (Ida) Krumm of Toledo.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Walker Funeral Home. Rev. Larry Tompkins will officiate and burial will be in Monroe Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/201022915/clyde-schaferClyde married Hazel M. Doster on 26 Aug 1938 in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio. Hazel was born on 26 Nov 1905 in Brown Township, Paulding County, Ohio; died on 2 Jun 1990 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
26. John Edward Schafer (4.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 17 Dec 1903 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 8 Dec 1995 in Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: oil treater at oil refinery
- Census: 1930, Oregon Township, Lucas County, Ohio
- Census: 1940, Oregon Township, Lucas County, Ohio
- Census: 1950, Oregon Township, Lucas County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212102129/john-e.-schaferJohn married Marvel Gertrude Thompson on 16 Feb 1922 in Monroe County, Michigan. Marvel was born on 16 Aug 1904 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died in 1990 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
27. Carl Clifford Schafer (4.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 20 Feb 1906 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 8 May 1981 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: mechanic, welder for oil refinery company
- Census: 1940, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
- Census: 1950, WashingtonTownship, Lucas County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/247343552/carl-c-schaferCarl married Beatrice Leone Lugabill on 21 Dec 1926 in Putnam County, Ohio. Beatrice was born on 5 Jan 1904 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died in 1970; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 64. Carl Edward Schafer was born on 20 May 1939 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 24 Jul 1997 in Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in burial details unknown.
28. Forest J. Schafer (4.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 3 Nov 1908 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Mar 1982 in Ottawa, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: auto mechanic
- Census: 1950, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200253243/forest-j-schaferForest married Cleta D. Heffley on 5 Oct 1932 in Putnam County, Ohio. Cleta was born on 3 Aug 1913 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 6 Jul 1996 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
29. Edith Jackson (5.Margaret2, 1.Mary1) was born on 5 Jul 1892 in Ohio; died on 14 Jan 1982 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne County, Michigan. Edith married Walter Hamilton France on 18 Jun 1915 in Bark River, Delta County, Michigan. Walter was born on 2 Mar 1891 in Michigan; died on 30 May 1979 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 65. Charles Jackson "Jack" France was born on 21 Feb 1917 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 5 Oct 1992 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne County, Michigan.
- 66. Robert France was born on 14 May 1922 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 3 Jul 1945; was buried in White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, Troy, Oakland County, Michigan.
- 65. Charles Jackson "Jack" France
30. 
Clarence Frederick Schafer (6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 21 Aug 1895 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 12 Jan 1951 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1930, Liberty Township, Hancock County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/102297505/clarence-frederick-schaferFamily/Spouse: Mary Eliza Brenner. Mary was born on 20 Aug 1902 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 8 Dec 1997 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 67. Charles William "Bill" Schafer was born on 9 Mar 1927 in Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 29 Nov 1962 in Dixon, Carbon County, Wyoming; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 68. Betty Schafer was born on 4 Sep 1928 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 19 Jan 2017 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana; was cremated in location of ashes unknown.
- 69. Dale Dean Schafer was born on 22 Nov 1933 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 25 Feb 1934 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
31. Nellie Schafer (6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 14 Jun 1897 in Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 30 Dec 1970 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
Nellie Conaway.
Findlay - Mrs. Nellie Viola Conaway, 73, 605 Hull Ave., died Wednesday in her home. She had been ill one year.
She was born Jun 14, 1897 in Defiance County, a daughter of William and Lula (Pilcher) Shafer, and married Harrison Conaway on Feb. 12, 1936.
He survives, with three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Winover, Leipsic; Mrs. Vincent Habegger, Rawson, and Mrs. Carroll Harris, Toledo; two brothers, Glen, Adad, and Eldon, Mount Cory.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the Coldren Funeral Home, with burial in Clymer Cemetery.
Defiance Crescent-News, Thursday, December 31, 1970
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98784107/nellie-conawayNellie married Harrison Benjamin Conaway on 12 Feb 1936 in Wood County, Ohio. Harrison was born on 27 Sep 1898 in Arcadia, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 19 Aug 1973 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
32. Gladys Caroline Schafer (6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 17 Jan 1899 in Highland, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 1 Jul 1978 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
Gladys Winover
Leipsic – Mrs. Gladys “Carrie” Winover, 79, formerly of Leipsic, died Tuesday in Calvary Manor Nursing Home, Gladorf.
A daughter of William and Luta (Pilcher) Schafer, she was born Jan. 17, 1899 in Defiance County and married Harry Winover on Nov. 26, 1924. He died in 1950.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Keith (Luella) Troyer, Continental; Mrs. Raymond (Carolyn) Warren, Leipsic, and Mrs. Lester (Oneda) Payne, McComb; two brothers, Glenn Schafer, Ada, and Eldon Schafer, Mt. Cory; two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Habegger, Findlay, and Mrs. Carroll (Frances) Harris, Toledo; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Blass-Peoples Funeral Home, Leipsic, and burial will be in the Clymer Cemetery near Mt. Cory. Friends may call in the funeral home today.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99666045/gladys-caroline-winoverGladys married Harry Martin Winover on 26 Nov 1924. Harry was born on 21 Jan 1896 in Washington, Henry County, Ohio; died on 25 Dec 1950 in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 70. Lecta Imogene Winover was born on 19 Dec 1925 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 20 Dec 1925 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried on 21 Dec 1925 in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 71. Donovan Winover was born on 23 Aug 1927 in Ohio; died on 23 Aug 1927 in Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 72. Carolyn Jeanette Winover was born on 16 May 1930 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Aug 2015 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 70. Lecta Imogene Winover
33. 
Lavina Schafer (6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 24 Apr 1901 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 14 Jul 1970 in Fostoria, Seneca County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
Lavina Eck
Pandora – Mrs. Lavina Eck, 69, a former Pandora resident, died 1:15 p.m. Tuesday of a heart attack in Fostoria City Hospital.
Born in Continental April 24, 1902, she was the daughter of William and Luta Pilcher Shaffer. She was married in 1922 to George Eck and he died in 1949.
Surviving are a son, Harlan of Vanderbilt, Pa.; three daughters, Mrs. Richard Otto of Ada, Mrs. Roger Swartz of Bascom and Mrs. Jack Vitte of Fostoria; four sisters, Mrs. Harrison Conway of Findlay, Mrs. Vincent Habegger of Rawson, Mrs. Carrie Winover of Convay and Mrs. Carroll Harris of Toledo; two brothers, Glen of Ada and Eldon of Mount Cory; 15 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m Friday in Haas Funeral Home, Rev. Clyde Alberton officiating. Burial will be in Clymer Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Wednesday, 15 July 1979, page 4.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106968993/lavina-m-eckFamily/Spouse: George Frederick Eck. George was born on 2 Sep 1898 in Riley Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 31 Mar 1949 in Pandora, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 73. Russel George Eck was born on 23 Nov 1922 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 5 Jul 1959 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio.
- 74. Irene Eck was born on 30 Oct 1925 in Pandora, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Jun 1999 in Seneca County, Ohio; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Bairdstown, Wood County, Ohio.
- 75. Harlan Monroe Eck was born on 2 Mar 1927 in Pandora, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 29 Aug 1989 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 76. Ila Marie Eck was born on 13 Oct 1928 in Pandora, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 17 Oct 2005 in Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio; was buried in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio.
- 73. Russel George Eck
34. William Glenn Schafer (6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 5 Feb 1904 in Highland Township, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 27 Dec 1991 in Ada, Hardin County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1950, Blanchard Township, Hancock County, Ohio
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98783643/w-glen-schaferFamily/Spouse: Vera Mae Habegger. Vera was born on 21 May 1913 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 21 Feb 2007 in Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 77. Mary Jane Schafer was born on 5 Feb 1944 in Ohio; died on 5 Feb 1944; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
35. Blanche Schafer (6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 19 May 1906 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Apr 1984 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
Blanche G. Habegger
Findlay – Blanche G. Habegger, 77, died at 8 p.m. Friday at Blanchard Valley Hospital here following an extended illness.
She was born May 19, 1906, in Putnam County, the daughter of William A. and Lula Pilcher Schafer. On June 26, 1946, she married Vincent I. Habegger, who died May 27, 1976.
Mrs. Habegger was a homemaker. She was a member of the Eagle Creek Primitive Baptist Church near here.
Survivors include a brother, Glenn Shafer of Ada.
Survivors will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Coldren-Crates Funeral Home here, Elder Daily Hite officiating. Burial will be in Clymer Cemetery near Mount Cory.
Friends may from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Sunday, 29 April 1984, page 4.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21907286/blanche-g-habeggerBlanche married Vincent Isaac Habegger on 26 Jun 1946. Vincent was born on 5 Oct 1906 in Riley Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 May 1978 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
36. Frances Mary Schafer (6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 24 Sep 1909 in Greensburg, Putnam County, Ohio; died in Dec 1983; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/240292869/frances-harrisFamily/Spouse: Carroll W. Harris. Carroll was born on 2 Apr 1907 in Union Township, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 7 Oct 1983 in Blissfield, Lenawee County, Michigan; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 78. Marcella Harris was born on 4 Mar 1932 in Ohio; died on 28 Jul 2014 in Ohio.
- 78. Marcella Harris
37. Eldon Schafer (6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 3 Jun 1918 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 11 Apr 1984 in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1950, Union Township, Hancock County, Ohio
Notes:
Schafer, Eldon W., 65, of Mt. Cory, Oh. and winter resident of Fort Myers, funeral services Tuesday in Jenera, Oh., arrangements by Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, Findlay, Oh.
News-Press, Fort Myers, Florida. Sunday, 15 April 1984.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165665975/eldon-waldo-schaferFamily/Spouse: Mary Louise Bair. Mary was born on 22 Jun 1921 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 23 Aug 2018 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 79. Steve Eldon Schafer was born on 2 Feb 1952 in Ohio; died on 18 Sep 2017 in Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio.
38. 
Ray Clifford Hiltner (11.Ida2, 1.Mary1) was born on 28 Sep 1905 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 13 Jan 1986 in Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: 1940-painter at Lee Factory; 1950- apiarist, bee keeper
- Census: 1940, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Ray Hiltner
NORTH CREEK - Ray C. Hiltner, 80, died Monday, at 1 a.m. in Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 28, 1905 in Putnam County, the son of John and Lavina (Schafer) Hiltner. He married Frances Wells in 1926 and she died in 1955. He married Lucille Sherrard in 1956, and she survives.
Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. John (Lenore) Webb, Mrs. Myrle (Ruth Ann) Hinesman, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Williamson, and Mrs. Robert (Jean) Davis, all of Defiance; one step-daughter Nondys Dunlap of Lima; two step-sons, Marlen Sherrard of Wildwood, Fla., and Terry Sherrard of Vaughnsville; 11 grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roy of Continental, and Albert of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and a sister, Ruth Simon of Cloverdale.
He was an apiarist and a master carpenter. He attended the Dupont Church of the Brethren and was a member of Continental F and AM Lodge 570, of which he was past master in 1952 and 1985. He belonged to the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Toledo and was president of the Putnam County Scottish Rite; he was a member of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, Continental Chapter 129 of the Order of the Eastern Star, Continental Senior Citizens, the National Rifle Association, and the Ohio Beekeepers Association, and he was a committeeman for the Putnam County Republican Party.
Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Snyder Funeral Home in Continental with Rev. Terry Porter officiating. Burial will be in Monroe Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. tonight, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of services. A masonic service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162749406/ray-clifford-hiltner
E Monroe Cemetery 4 in Monroe Twp., Putnam Co., OHRay married Frances Lenora Wells on 28 Sep 1926 in Putnam County, Ohio. Frances was born on 24 Dec 1904 in Blanchard Township, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 29 Aug 1955 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 80. Lenore May Hiltner was born on 26 Feb 1928 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 09 Nov 2010 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Cromley Cemetery, Defiance Township, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 81. Helen Marie Hiltner was born on 30 Jan 1932 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 23 Mar 2005 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 82. Jean Arlene Hiltner was born on 03 Mar 1935 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 16 Oct 2010 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
Ray married Edith Lucille Kirkendall on 15 Sep 1956. Edith was born on 06 Mar 1906 in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Missouri; died on 23 Aug 1992 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
39. 
Sarah Ruth Hiltner (11.Ida2, 1.Mary1) was born on 29 Jul 1907 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 17 Nov 2000 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133709037/sarah-ruth-simon
E Monroe Cemetery 385 in Monroe Twp., Putnam Co., OHSarah married George Russell Simon on 24 Aug 1930. George was born on 15 Oct 1904 in Greensburg, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 19 Feb 1982 in Cloverdale, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 83. Carol Ray Simon was born on 15 Apr 1937 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 01 Aug 2014 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 83. Carol Ray Simon
40. 
Roy Philip Hiltner (11.Ida2, 1.Mary1) was born on 23 Oct 1911 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 17 Nov 1987 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1950, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Roy Hiltner
Continental - Roy P. Hiltner, 76, died at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday at his home, at Route 1, Continental, near North Creek.
He was born Oct. 23, 1911, in Putnam County, son of John and Lavina (Schafer) Hiltner. In 1933, he married Mary Sullivan, who survives. He was a retired farmer. He formerly managed the old Defiance airport, where he was a flight instructor, and also formerly managed the North Creek Telephone Co. He was a member of North Creek United Methodist Church, the National Rifle Association and the Putnam County Farm Bureau.
Also surviving are three sons, John, Charles (Charlie Bill) and David, all of rural Continental; a daughter, Mrs. Rex (Barbara) Shalter of Route 2, Ottawa; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Simon of Route 2, Cloverdale; and a brother, Albert of Ann Arbor, Mich.
He was preceded in death by a grandchild and a brother, Ray.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Snyder Funeral Home. Rev. Marilyn Chivington will officiate. Burial will be in Monroe Cemetery. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. until services on Friday.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66292116/roy-p_-hiltner
E Monroe Cemetery 310 in Monroe Twp., Putnam Co., OHRoy married Mary Elizabeth Sullivan on 21 Jun 1933 in Putnam County, Ohio. Mary (daughter of Corbin William Sullivan and Clara Viola Anderson) was born on 20 Jun 1915 in Hillsboro, Highland County, Ohio; died on 27 Feb 2011 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 84. John Wesley Hiltner was born on 10 Jun 1936 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 4 Sep 2003 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 85. Charles W. "Charley Bill" Hiltner was born on 21 Jun 1939 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 15 Dec 2016 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
41. 
William Albert Hiltner (11.Ida2, 1.Mary1) was born on 27 Aug 1914 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 30 Sep 1991 in University of MI Hospital, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. Other Events:
- Occupation: Professor of Astro Physics
- Census: 1950, Williams Bay, Walworth County, Wisconsin
Notes:
William Albert Hiltner, PhD, DSc (hon) - (1915-1991)
Distinguished Astronomer, Professsor, Researcher, Engineer, Author (Astronomical Techniques, Photometric Atlas of Stellar Spectra, et al)
BIO: William Albert “Al” Hiltner was born on August 27, 1914 on his parents' farm in North Creek, Ohio, some 45 miles southwest of Toledo. He received his early education in the one room school house that served this farm community. Al acquired his interest in astronomy while still very young, apparently from an amateur astronomer who lived near the family farm. He purchased a small telescope and was disappointed when he found that Vega still looked like a "star" despite the magnification afforded by the telescope. Al graduated from a small high school in a graduating class of 17 in 1932.
The following year he entered the University of Toledo where he majored in physics and math. It was in his senior year that he decided to make astronomy his life work. Commenting on that choice many years later Al said, "One makes a decision to do astronomy when one is helpless to prevent it!" He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toledo in 1937 and started graduate studies in astronomy at the University of Michigan. This was not the end of his interest in Toledo, where he frequently spent his weekends until he married Ruth Kreider, a former classmate. He returned again to Toledo 30 years later to accept an honorary DSc. degree from this, his first alma mater.
At the University of Michigan Al obtained an MS degree in 1938 and a PhD in astrophysics in 1942. His thesis research was on the spectra of Be stars, with emphasis on determining color temperatures through accurate spectrophotometry. For this research he and Robley Williams constructed the University of Michigan microphotometer. Later they published the Photometric Atlas of Stellar Spectra. As a National Research Council Fellow he continued his association with the University of Michigan and observed and carried out a productive research program at McDonald Observatory. In 1943 he was appointed an Instructor at Yerkes Observatory and he and his family, which now included two daughters, moved to Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay Wisconsin, a village only slightly larger then North Creek, Ohio. During the early days at Yerkes he continued his spectroscopic studies of Be stars and some of the other pathological cases that had been Otto Struve's favorites.
During World War II Al was engaged in the production of front surface mirrors, and in military optics design and modeling, an experience which influenced his later interest in astronomical instrumentation. It was following the end of the war that I came to Yerkes Observatory as a graduate student and had the opportunity to work with AI on two projects. Otto Struve had suggested that AI develop a program in photoelectric photometry at Yerkes and I was appointed his assistant. We started with a simple system employing a sensitive galvanometer to record the output of a photomultiplier. It was my task to sit near the 40 inch pier, in the basement, in front of the galvanometer scale. From the observing floor above AI would call out the instructions to read the position of the dancing spot of light on the scale. From this humble beginning AI brought photometry and later polarimetry and electronic imaging at Yerkes into the modern era.
In 1945 Hiltner and Chandrasekhar went to Canada to photograph a total eclipse of the sun. This represented a unique collaboration with the theorist Chandrasekhar, for I believe that the paper showing those photographs remains the only observational research paper ever published by Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar. Another interaction between Chandra and AI, however, had a much greater impact on astronomy. Chandrasekhar had predicted that when electron scattering was the dominant contributor to the stellar opacity the limb intensity would show linear polarization reaching 11 % for pure electron scattering. AI set out to measure this polarization in eclipsing binary systems. He found polarization, but it did not change with binary phase. Indeed many early type stars showed polarization in the several percent range. As the data collected, it became clear that the polarization was produced in the interstellar medium. In 1949, in back-to-back papers in Science, Al Hiltner and John Hall announced the discovery of interstellar polarization. Interstellar polarization gave the first evidence for galactic magnetic fields and a powerful diagnostic on the nature of interstellar grains.
Over the years AI published over 200 papers in scientific journals. While he continued measurements of polarization, photometry and spectral classification of early type stars he was most interested in binary stars. He made valuable contributions to our understanding of Wolf-Rayet binaries, and after the discovery of x-ray binaries he turned his attention to the study of the optical radiation from these x-ray sources. He enjoyed sharing this research with students and young astronomers and imparting to them the enthusiasm that he himself had for scientific inquiry.
As AI progressed through the ranks from Instructor to Professor at the University of Chicago, he took on increased responsibilities as both an instrument innovator and policy maker.
Starting in 1959 and continuing until his departure from Yerkes Observatory in 1971, he was the University of Chicago's representative on the Board of Directors of AURA The facilities which now cover the summit of Kitt Peak owe much to the efforts of the early Board members. He played an important role in the development of the Cerro Tololo Interamerican Observatory in Chile. In 1966 CTIO was without a director and AI served as one of the interim directors until the appointment of Victor Blanco in 1967. He also served as President of AURA from 1968 through 1971. His departure from the Board following his term of office was a result of his departure from Yerkes Observatory after 27 years of productive and diverse activity.
Al returned to the place where he had received his training in 1970 to become chairman of the Department of Astronomy at the University of Michigan. His ability to imagine and to make things happen led to a fruitful collaborative agreement between Michigan, Dartmouth and MIT. The MDM consortium started with the move of the Michigan 1.3 meter telescope and later the construction of a 2.4 meter telescope, which was designed by AI and now bears his name.
When AI retired from the University of Michigan in 1985 it was not just be a professor emeritus but rather to take on a new challenge. The Carnegie Institution had embarked on a collaborative effort to produce a very large southern hemisphere telescope. In 1986 AI joined the staff of the Carnegie Observatories to become the Project Manager for the Magellan Telescope Project a program to build an 8-meter telescope to be place in Chile.
One of the characteristics which his younger colleagues have remarked on was his ability to keep up-to-date, to keep learning. and as such it was not at all remarkable that he had been chosen to head the Magellan Project. This characteristic, however, applied to his personal as well as his professional life. During his years at Yerkes Observatory he enjoyed sailing on Lake Geneva and canoeing with the family in northern Wisconsin in spite of the fact that he had not learned to swim in his youth. He did learn to swim, however, at the age of 64 and took great pride in that accomplishment, which he enjoyed the rest of his life.
For the last 10 years of his life AI had been under the care of a cardiologist for a deteriorating heart condition. He had resisted surgery until finally in September of 1991 he decided to risk surgery as a last resort. They were unable to get his heart to beat on its own after removing the support system. He is survived by his wife Ruth, and four children, two sons and two daughters.
Al was a great success as a scientist, a teacher, a builder, and a scientific leader, and went out of his way to instill these attributes in the younger astronomers who had the opportunity to work with him.
External links:
• This BAAS obituary in the ADS, written by: Arthur D. Code (University of Wisconsin).
• William A. Hiltner papers, 1942-1991 - http://www.worldcat.org/title/william-a-hiltner-papers-1942-1991/oclc/80618779
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188177940/william-albert-hiltner
Non-Cemetery BurialWilliam married Ruth Kreider on 12 Aug 1939 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Ruth was born on 23 Apr 1916 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 05 Feb 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio; was buried in Saint Peters Lutheran and Reformed Cemetery, Rebersburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 86. Phyllis Anne Hiltner was born on 18 Mar 1941 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 06 Sep 2010 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Generation: 4
42. Vincent Leverne Schafer (15.Louis3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 24 Feb 1921 in Oakwood, Montgomery County, Ohio; died on 1 Sep 2004 in Lee County, Florida; was buried in Lee Memorial Park, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. Other Events:
- Military: World War II. Navy.
- Occupation: Truck driver. Boring mill operator in Trans Shovel Manufacture
- Census: 1940, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio
- Census: 1950, Highland, Defiance County, Ohio
Notes:
Vincent L. Schafer
September 1, 2004
Vincent L. Schafer, 83, of Ft. Myers died September 1, 2004. A U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, Vincent was an impatient fisherman and an avid stock car racer who won many races while residing in Ohio. He was born February 24, 1921.
Vincent is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mildred, 8 children, Jack (Peggy) Schafer, Larry (Ruth) Schafer, Patty (Harold ) Brown, Carol (Danny) Kelley, Elaine (Tim) Case, Diana (Dean) Horn, Sandy (Richard) Burns, Kim Williams, 38 grandchildren and 68 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren, Stanley Brown, Dawn Schafer, 1 great-grandchild, Matthew Horn, mother Viola, father Louis, brother, Don Schafer and sister Glenola Hancock.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday September 7, 2004 at 1:00 PM from the chapel of Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home, 12777 State Rd.82, Ft. Myers. The family will receive friends Monday 6:00-8:00 PM and Tuesday 11 AM till service time at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Tom Horn, Thomas Horn, Joshua Williams, Cody Parson, Randy Brown, Michael Wood, Charlie Brown and Bill Brecht. All other grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Lee Memorial Park 334-4880
News-Press, Fort Myers, Florida. Friday, 3 September 2004.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/247491609/vincent-l-schaferVincent married Mildred Beemer on 22 Sep 1939 in Putnam County, Ohio. Mildred was born on 17 Feb 1921 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 14 Sep 2009 in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida; was buried in Lee Memorial Park, Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
43. Ronald Edgar Schafer (15.Louis3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 30 Jul 1924 in Clio, Genesee County, Michigan; died on 18 Jan 2005 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Military: World War II. US Navy.
- Occupation: auto mechanic
- Occupation: machinist for screw factory
- Census: 1950, McClure, Henry County, Ohio
Notes:
Ronald E. Schafer, 80, Defiance, died at 8:25 a.m. Tuesday in Laurels of Defiance. He was born July 30, 1924, in Clio, Mich., the son of Louis and Viola (Garver) Schafer. In 1950, he married Evelyn Clark, who survives. He was an auto mechanic, retiring in 1950; a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a life member of U.S. Submarine Veterans of World War II and VFW Post 3360. He was a member of DAV Chapter 36 and Military Order of Cootie. Also surviving are a son, William, Brunswick, Ga.; three sisters, Donelda Roggenkemper of Defiance, Mrs. Paul (Alverna) Eis of Fort Myers, Fla., and Mrs. Paul (Lila) Layman, Lyndale, Ga.; and four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were two brothers, Vincent and Donald; and a sister, Glenola Blanton. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Mast-Mock-Hoffman Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Marr officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Memory Gardens with military rites accorded by VFW Post 3360. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m. today. Preferred memorials are to a charity of the donors choice.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/104651813/ronald-e-schaferRonald married Helen Lorraine Calkins on 4 Mar 1944 in Boscawen, Merrimack County, New Hampshire, and was divorced before 1950. Helen was born on 11 Aug 1924 in Norwich, London County, Connecticut; died on 27 Dec 2006 in Colchester, New London County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Ronald married Evelyn Clark on 4 Mar 1950 in Henry County, Ohio. Evelyn was born on 28 Feb 1927 in McClure, Henry County, Ohio; died on 2 Dec 2014 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
44. Donald Carlyle Schafer (15.Louis3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 17 Feb 1927 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 26 Aug 1997 in Defiance County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: mechanics helper for farm machinery
- Census: 1950, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio
Donald married Margaret Ann Miller on 22 Jan 1949 in Defiance County, Ohio. Margaret was born on 25 May 1931 in HIghland Township, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 25 Nov 2014 in Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
45. Glenola Marie Schafer (15.Louis3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 9 Aug 1930 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 31 Aug 1980 in Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio. Notes:
d/o Louis Schafer & Viola Garver; w/o 1) Kenneth Dale Hancock (m 1 Sep 1947 - Defiance, OH), m/o Peggy Lee, Beverly Jean, Mary Catherine, Dale Louis, Patsy Jo; 2) Lowell Thomas Blanton (m 9 Jun 1967 - Defiance, OH)
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75225639/glenola-marie-blanton
Plot: Sec 2 Lot 79-BFamily/Spouse: Kenneth Dale Hancock. Kenneth was born on 9 Apr 1926 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 23 Nov 2011 in Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 87. Beverly Jean Hancock was born on 11 Sep 1953 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 17 Jun 1970 in Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Brunersburg Cemetery, Defiance County, Ohio.
Glenola married Lowell Thomas Blanton on 9 Jun 1967 in Defiance County, Ohio, and was divorced on 13 Oct 1975 in Hillsborough County, Florida. Lowell was born on 26 Aug 1933 in Conley, Magoffin County, Kentucky; died on 12 Apr 1991 in Apopka, Orange County, Florida; was buried in Edgewood-Greenwood Cemetery, Apopka, Orange County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 87. Beverly Jean Hancock
46. Alverna L. “Beanie” Schafer (15.Louis3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 23 Sep 1931 in Unionville, Tuscola County, Michigan; died on 5 Jul 2020 in Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio. Notes:
Alverna L. "Beanie" Eis, age 88 of Defiance, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born on September 23, 1931 to the late Louis and Viola (Garber) Schafer in Unionville, Michigan. On June 11, 1949 she married Paul L. Eis, who preceded her in death on February 18, 2016.
Alverna was a faithful member of Restoration Tabernacle Church. She was an Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at the Defiance County Home. Her greatest love was her family, and she enjoyed her time as a homemaker. She was a very active mother, and her faith and devotion to her family was an inspiration.
Alverna is survived by her two sons, Dennis (Rose) Eis and Rock (Julie) Eis, all of Defiance, and three daughters, Lois (Larry) Hill of Defiance, Pastors Janet (Herb) Strickland of Bryan, and Sandra (Russ) Harges of Fort Wayne, IN. She also leaves behind 21 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and two sisters, Donelda "Pinky" Roggenkemper of Defiance, and Lila Mae "Susie" Layman of Lindale, GA.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughters, Linda Kay Eis and Karen Souza, three brothers, Vincent, Ronald, and Donald Schafer, and her sister, Glenola Blanton.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Restoration Tabernacle Church. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, July 10, 2020 at the church, with Pastor H.G. Strickland officiating. Burial will follow the service at Evansport Cemetery.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212459956/alverna-l-eisAlverna married Paul Eis on 11 Jun 1949 in Defiance County, Ohio. Paul was born on 10 May 1929 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 18 Feb 2016 in Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 88. Linda K. Eis was born on 24 Jan 1950 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 26 Apr 1982 in Edgerton, Williams County, Ohio; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 89. Dennis Paul Eis was born on 29 May 1951 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 6 Aug 2021 in Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 90. Karen L. Eis was born on 9 Oct 1963 in Montpelier, Williams County, Ohio; died on 13 Jun 2012; was buried in Evansport Cemetery, Evansport, Defiance County, Ohio.
- 88. Linda K. Eis
47. Belva Velzora Brecht (16.Evillna3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 6 Nov 1915 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 21 Feb 1977 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana; was buried on 24 Feb 1977 in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93361554/belva-v.-toomanBelva married Earl William Tooman on 1 Apr 1935 in Indiana. Earl was born on 25 Feb 1910 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 6 Jul 1986 in Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana; was buried on 9 Jul 1986 in Christian Union Cemetery, Garrett, DeKalb County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
48. Vivian Irene Brecht (16.Evillna3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 16 Sep 1917 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 30 Aug 2009 in North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48191063/vivian-irene-walther
Plot: 10-156-2Vivian married Maurice Carl Walther on 30 Jan 1938. Maurice was born on 12 Sep 1914 in Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, Indiana; died on 5 Dec 1999 in Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, Indiana; was buried on 8 Dec 1999 in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
49. Paul Rolland Brecht (16.Evillna3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 22 Sep 1920 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 29 Jul 1989 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: set-up man, General Motors machine factory
- Census: 1950, Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio
Notes:
Paul R. Brecht
Continental – Paul R. Brecht, 68, of here, died at 6:45 a.m. Saturday at his home.
Mr. Brecht was born Sept. 22, 1920, in Miller City, the son of John and Eva Schaffer Brecht. On March 29, 1941, he married Doris Johnson, who survives.
Mr. Brecht retired in 1982 from defiance Precision Products machine shop. He was a member of Free Christian Church of God in Continental and Continental Masonic Lodge 570.
Survivors also include four sons, John Brecht and Kenneth Brecht, both of Continental, Dennis Brecht and Bill Brecht, both of North Creek; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, John Brecht of Decatur, Ind.; and two sisters, Mrs. Maurice (Vivian) Walther of Silver Lake, Ind., and Mrs. Richard (Dorothy) Freeman of North Manchester, Ind.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Free Christian Church of God, Continental, Rev. James Fry officiating. Burial will be in Monroe Cemetery, Continental.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Sunday, 20 July 1989, page 4.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59443646/paul-r.-brechtPaul married Doris Lee Johnston on 29 May 1941 in Putnam County, Ohio. Doris was born on 18 Aug 1919 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 31 Oct 2004 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
50. Dorothy Brecht (16.Evillna3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 30 Nov 1922 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 30 Jun 2018 in Wabash, Wabash County, Indiana; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana. Notes:
Daughter of John and Eva (Schafer) Brecht.
Dorothy was a 1940 graduate of Northside High School in Fort Wayne. She married Richard Freeman on January 1, 1950, in North Manchester; he died July 18, 1990. She worked at Snyder IGA and then at Heckman Bindery for 20 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of the Congregational Christian Church, Past Matrons, 73 year member of the Ivy Chapter #69 Order of the Eastern Star, and Past Grand Representative of Indiana Grand Chapter of Order of the Easter Star. Dorothy loved the Chicago Cubs and Indiana Hoosier basketball. She enjoyed making pies and fried chicken, and loved being with her family at family dinners.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191013050/dorothy-mae-freemanDorothy married Lieut Richard Pershing Boren on 16 Nov 1940 in Indiana. Richard was born on 24 Feb 1919 in Cedar Creek Township, Allen County, Indiana; died on 28 Aug 1947 in Japan; was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Dorothy married Richard Freeman on 17 May 1949 in Indiana. Richard was born on 17 May 1923 in North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana; died on 18 Jul 1990 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 91. Sandra Sue Freeman was born on 27 Jan 1942 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; died on 13 Aug 2015 in South Whitley, Whitley County, Indiana; was cremated in cremated, ashes scattered.
- 91. Sandra Sue Freeman
51. John J. Brecht (16.Evillna3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 24 Nov 1924 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 27 Sep 1998 in Decatur, Adams County, Indiana; was buried on 1 Oct 1998 in Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, Adams County, Indiana. Other Events:
- Occupation: watch repairman, retail jewelry
- Census: 1950, Big Rapids, Mecosta County, Michigan
Notes:
Decatur Daily Democrat, Decatur, Adams County, Indiana, Monday, Sept 28, 1998
John Brecht, 73, 1027 Parkview Dr., died at 8:05 a.m. Sunday at home.
He was born on November 24, 1924 in North Cedar, Ohio, to John D. and Eva Scaffer Brecht and married Margaret Hancher on December 27, 1942; she survives.
He owned and operated Brecht Jewelry in downtown Decatur from 1955-75 and was a member of First Methodist Church and Elks Lodge 993, both in Decatur.
Other survivors are a son, Fred Brecht, Decatur; two daughters, Mrs. Dale (Ann) Linnemeier, Fort Wayne, and Mrs. David (Sisan sic) Spiegel, Sebring, Florida; two sisters, Vivian Walther, Silver Lake, and Dorothy Freeman, North Manchester; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A brother Paul Brecht, and a sister, Belva Tooman, are deceased.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of First United Methodist Church, Decatur. There is no visitation. Arrangements are by Haggard and Sefton Funeral Home, Decatur.
Decatur Daily Democrat, Decatur, Adams County, Indiana, Monday, Sept 28, 1998.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/71970481/john-j.-brechtJohn married Margaret Elizabeth Hancher on 27 Dec 1942 in Decatur, Adams County, Indiana. Margaret was born on 19 Nov 1923 in Decatur, Adams County, Indiana; died on 7 Feb 2004 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana; was buried on 10 Feb 2004 in Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, Adams County, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
52. Margery Violet Shellenbarger (17.Martha3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 23 Feb 1920 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Mar 2009 in Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Trinity Cemetery, Jenera, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
The Courier, Findlay, Hancock Co., Ohio, Monday, March 3, 2009
Margery Violet Marquart
BLUFFTON - Margery Violet Marquart, 89, of Bluffton, OH, died at 4:15 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2009 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Arlington, OH.
Margery was born on February 23, 1920 in Continental, OH, to Lewis and Martha (Schafer) Shellenbarger. She married Solomon Marquart on August 29, 1940 and he died on August 1, 1980.
Surviving are a son Dennis (Nancy) Marquart, Forest, OH; two grandsons, Jason Marquart, Lima, OH; and Daniel Marquart, Forest, OH; a granddaughter, Bethany Marquart, Forest, OH; and two brothers, Virgil Shellenbarger, Ada, OH; and William (Claudia) Shellenbarger, Perrysburg, OH.
Preceding her in death are three brothers, Wilbur, Rolland and Philip Shellenbarger.
Margery had been a nurse at Bluffton Community Hospital where she worked for 27 years, retiring in 1989.
Margery graduated from Crawfis College, Leipsic in 1938 and graduated from Bluffton Community School of Nursing in 1939. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera; active in Ladies' Aid Group; Parent Teacher League; and the Sunday School Program.
Margery loved birds, gardening and nature. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and godmother.
A funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jenera, with Rev. Alois Schmitzer III and Pastor Jeffrey Bolwerk officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Jenera.
Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Good Samaritan Nursing Home or Bluffton Hospital.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36039075/margery-violet-marquart
Plot: Section 1, Row 5Margery married Soloman George Marquart on 29 Aug 1940 in Putnam County, Ohio. Soloman was born on 23 May 1914 in Van Buren Township, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 1 Aug 1980 in Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Trinity Cemetery, Jenera, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
53. Virgil O. “Shelly” Shellenbarger (17.Martha3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 3 Dec 1921 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 13 Mar 2018 in Ada, Hardin County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada, Hardin County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Military: World War II. US Army in the South Pacific.
- Occupation: gas company service man
- Census: 1950, Jenera, Hancock County, Ohio
Notes:
Virgil O. Shellenbarger, age 96, died on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 9:33 AM at Vancrest of Ada.
He was born on December 3, 1921 in Continental, Ohio to the late Lewis and Martha (Shafer) Shellenbarger.
On September 20, 1946 Shelly married Ruth E. Rettig and she preceded him in death on January 18, 2009.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during WWII from September 25, 1942 to February 17, 1946 in the South Pacific.
Shelly and his wife Ruthella were charter members of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kenton. He was also an avid golfer.
He is survived by two sons: Eric (Carolyn) Shellenbarger of Lima and Keith Shellenbarger of Columbus; a daughter, Linda Shellenbarger of Ada; six grandchildren: Rebecca (Timothy) Baumgartner, Rachel (Philip) Noonan, Daniel Shellenbarger, Lydia Shellenbarger, Jennifer (Peter) Harnish, and Joseph Shellenbarger; and three great grandchildren: Rose, Abigail, and Sophia; and a brother: William Shellenbarger of Perrysburg.
Shelly was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law: Cheryl Shellenbarger; three brothers: Wilbur, Roland, and Phillip Shellenbarger; and a sister: Margery Marquart.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 19, 2018 at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church at 40 Washington Blvd, Kenton, Ohio 43326 with Pastor Kenneth Engdahl officiating.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada with graveside military rites conducted by the Ada VFW Post #9381 Honor Guard.
Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 5:00PM on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/188033467/virgil-o-shellenbargerVirgil married Ruthella Rettig on 20 Sep 1946. Ruthella was born on 28 Sep 1926 in New Stark, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 18 Jan 2009 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada, Hardin County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
54. Wilbur Dale Shellenbarger (17.Martha3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 24 Oct 1923 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 13 Oct 2001 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee; was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: field engineer for telephone company
- Census: 1950, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
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Wilbur ‘Bill’ Shellenbarger
(‘Because I could not stop for death, he kindly stopped for me ‘ – Dickinson)
October 13, 2001
Wilbur ‘Bill’ Shellenbarger, 77, of Fort Myers, died on October 13, 2001, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Bill was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 23, 1923. He married Dorothy Jean Branan on July 17, 1946, and she died on May 18, 1977. He then married Katy Howell on July 29, 2000, and she survives.
Also surviving are a son, Mark (Melanie) of Denver, Colorado; three daughters, Jill Toepfer and Sue (Tim) Grant of Toledo, Ohio, and Jodi (Pat) Kitchin of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Bill was an active member of the Forest Country Club, the Fort Myers Kiwanis Club and the Cypress Lake United Methodist Church.
Bill, an electrical engineer, retired from the Ohio Bell Telephone Company in 1984 after 36 years of service. He was a U.W. Navy veteran of World War II and a graduate of Notre Dame University.
A memorial service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at Cypress Lake United Methodist Church in Fort Myers on Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 3:00 p.m.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Cypress Lake United Methodist Church or the Hospice of Southwest Florida.
News-Press, Fort Myers, Florida. Friday, 9 November 2001.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202549891/wilbur-dale-shellenbargerFamily/Spouse: Dorothy Jean Branan. Dorothy was born on 23 Nov 1926 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 18 May 1997 in Lee County, Florida; was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
55. Rolland Eugene Shellenbarger (17.Martha3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 8 Nov 1925 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 30 Nov 1982 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1950, Madison Township, Hancock County, Ohio
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US Army, WWIIFamily/Spouse: Marcia Rettig. Marcia was born on 12 Jan 1927 in Madison Township, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 24 Aug 2017 in Sun City, Hillsborough County, Florida; was buried in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
56. Philip Carroll Shellenbarger (17.Martha3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 10 Oct 1932 in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 11 Feb 2006 in Ohio; was buried in Eagle Creek Cemetery, Williamstown, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
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US AIR FORCEPhilip married Frances Elaine Buckallew on 30 Jan 1954 in Cascade County, Montana. Frances was born on 14 Jan 1937 in Fairview, Richland County, Montana; died on 14 Aug 2021 in Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Eagle Creek Cemetery, Williamstown, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
57. William Clair Shellenbarger (17.Martha3, 3.Henry2, 1.Mary1) was born on 21 Dec 1933 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 22 Dec 2018 in Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
William C. Shellenbarger, 85, formerly of Findlay, passed away at his Perrysburg, Ohio residence on December 22, 2018 with his family at his side. Bill was born in Putnam County on December 21, 1933 to the late Lewis C. and Martha (Schafer) Shellenbarger. He married Claudia L. (Ragland) Shellenbarger on September 13, 1953. She passed away on July 11, 2011. He is survived by his children: William J. (Paula) Shellenbarger of Findlay, Kent C. Shellenbarger of Perrysburg, Tonita J. (David) Karcher of Bloomdale, and Shawn J. (Susan Campbell) Shellenbarger of Findlay; his grandchildren: William E., Shalene J., Cardon I. (Mindy), Aaron M., Austin J. (Lindsay), Brendan R. (Amanda), Caleb S., and Caitlin M.; step-grandchildren, Madalyn M.; and his great-grandchildren: Devin, Jordan, Ayden, Alexandria, Lyla, Jaxson, Evelyn, and Logan. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Melonie; a grandson, Tyler D.; four brothers: Wilbur, Virgil, Rolland, and Phillip; a sister, Marjorie Marquart; father-and mother-in-law, James and Sue Ragland, of whom he would often sing praises to as the best In-laws anyone could ever want; and two brothers-in-law. William was born and raised in a farming family. In his early years, he moved to Jenera, Ohio, where he continued to farm with the family. He graduated from Cory-Rawson High School in 1952 and was hired by Ohio Bell Telephone Company. He retired from Ohio Bell in 1988, after which, he and Claudia traveled to Hawaii and Europe to visit Kent and Shawn who were in the service at the time. Bill was a member of the Ohio Bell Pioneers Club and served in numerous positions within the organization, taking great pride in the charities that they donated to. He and Claudia's home was open to all. He was a friend and neighbor to all. He was a spiritual man who never would preach, but was always willing to talk about the gospel to anyone who was willing to listen. He was always there to help a neighbor in need. His love for God was followed by his love for Claudia and he expressed that same love in equal portions to all his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and hunting of all species available. Special thanks to his caring hospice assistant Madison and his buddy nurse Ellen, along with all the other hospice staff, his special friend and personal physician, Dr. Murthy Gokula, and nurse Laurie, and his caring friends John and Mary. You all brought our father and his family great comfort during this time. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 11:00am at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME with Reverend Mary A. Bushong officiating. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 27, 2018 from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm. Memorial donations may be made to Northwest Ohio Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195512237/william-clair-shellenbargerFamily/Spouse: Claudia Lucille Ragland. Claudia was born on 4 Sep 1935 in Auglaize County, Ohio; died on 11 Jul 2011 in Perrysburg, Wood County, Ohio; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 92. Melonie Sue Shellenbarger was born on 1 Jul 1954 in Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio; died on 16 Jul 1986 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Maple Grove Cemetery, Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio.
- 92. Melonie Sue Shellenbarger
58. John Leland "Jack" Schafer (21.William3, 4.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 15 May 1923 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 10 Oct 2011 in Ohio; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Occupation: salesman at used car dealer
- Census: 1950, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio
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PFC. US ARMY
WORLD WAR IIJohn married Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” Butler on 16 Sep 1944 in Greene County, Ohio. Sarah was born on 19 Mar 1925 in Middletown, Crawford County, Ohio; died on 6 Nov 2018 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
59. Margaret Ellen Schafer (21.William3, 4.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 11 Oct 1924 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 7 May 1964 in Contra Costa County, California; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. Notes:
findagrave note from Contributor: DogMama08 (47394092)
I found that the California Death Index on Ancestry shows two records for Margaret, one with the last name Schafer and the other with her married name, Decious. She married Donald O. Decious on 4 Oct 1950 in Contra Costa County, California. I found a short newspaper article in The Lima News (Lima OH), dated 08 May 1964, that gave her last name as Decious and mentioned her survivors, including her daughter Machel. There was no mention of her husband. Since she was buried under her maiden name, she was probably divorced.
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Plot: Section 1160. Ellen Josephine Collet (23.Mary3, 4.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 26 Jan 1919 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Jan 2004; was buried in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. Notes:
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Plot: Christus 41 C 2Ellen married John Henry “Jack” Hill on 23 Feb 1946 in Defiance County, Ohio. John was born on 1 Apr 1914 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 24 Oct 1986 in Williams County, Ohio; was buried in Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
61. Sarah Jane Thompson (23.Mary3, 4.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 4 Nov 1926 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 5 Jul 2009 in Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Sarah Jane Baldwin, 82, Defiance, Ohio, died at 9:40 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2009, in Napoleon, Ohio.
She was born Nov. 4, 1926, in Continental, the daughter of Ray and Mary (Schafer) Thompson. She married Julian Baldwin, who died in 1984. She worked at Glenwood Care Center for 16 years as a laundress and also worked at Defiance Senior Center and Leisure Oaks Convalescent Center. She was also active in various bowling leagues.
Surviving are two sons, Daniel (Marcia) Baldwin of Ayersville and Stephen (Joyce) Baldwin, Continental; a daughter, Debra Baldwin, Napoleon; a sister, Mrs. Jack (Helen) Good, Continental; and eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Also preceding her in death were her parents; a sister, Josephine Hill; and a grandson, Tim Baldwin.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009, in Mast-Mock-Hoffman-Hanenkrath-Clevenger-Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance, with Dr. James W. Ernst officiating. Burial will be in Monroe Cemetery, Continental. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral Home.
Preferred memorials are to the American Cancer Society or Henry County Hospice.
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Loving MotherSarah married Julian Baldwin on 5 May 1945 in Defiance County, Ohio, and was divorced on 12 Jun 1967 in Defiance County, Ohio. Julian was born on 18 Aug 1920 in TIffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 7 Jun 1984 in Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Poplar Ridge Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
62. Helen G. Thompson (23.Mary3, 4.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 4 Sep 1930 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 17 Jan 2020 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Helen Good
Continental - Helen G. Good, 89, of Continental died at 11:48 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2020 at Defiance Impatient Hospice Center, Defiance. She was born September 4, 1930 in Continental to the late Ray B. and Mary M. (Schafer) Thompson. On April 26, 1947, she married Walter J. Good and he died October 23, 1996.
Survivors include two sons: Richard (Linda) Good of Leesburg, FL and Jeffery (Debra) Good of Continental; a daughter-in-law, Evelyn Good of Delta; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and one on the way; seven great-great-grandchildren and one on the way.
She was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Good; a granddaughter, Melanie Good Lehman; and two sisters: Josephine Hill and Sarah Jane Baldwin.
Helen was a homemaker. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Continental and the United Methodist Women.
Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 20, 2020 at Christ United Methodist Church, Continental with Rev. Charles Schmunk officiating. Burial will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Continental. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m., until the time of service Monday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice or to Defiance Inpatient Hospice.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Sunday 19 January 2020, page 13.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206349455/helen-g-goodHelen married Walter Jackson Good on 26 Apr 1947 in Putnam County, Ohio. Walter was born on 1 Jan 1930 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 23 Oct 1996 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
63. Frederick John Krumm (24.Ida3, 4.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 12 May 1918 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; died on 27 Oct 2020; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Notes:
Frederick John Krumm was born on May 12, 1918 in Columbus, OH to Thomas and Ida Krumm. He graduated in 1935 from Macomber Vocational High School. He first met his future wife Dorothy Neal in grade school where he was George and she was Martha Washington in a school play. They married in 1940 and were married for over 65 years. For over 102 years, life was an adventure for Fred. He lived life fiercely independent. He did all he could to remain active and healthy. At 18 he became a vegetarian on a bet which became his lifestyle. Up to this year he was bike riding 5-8 miles a day and walking at the Franklin Park Mall in the winter. He loved to travel and visited many countries. Fred and Dorothy also loved camping and toured all over the United States, hiking in many national parks, photographing every flower, bush, tree, and waterfall they came across exhibiting his love of photography. He spent winters in Texas for many years where he would organize 30 mile plus bike rides.
Fred had a very inquisitive mind and a desire for learning. He could fix most things, and had a habit of picking up discarded and broken items to bring home to repair. If he couldn’t find the right part, he would fabricate it. He was a tool and die maker and in 1950 started an injection molding business called the XM Company. All his children at some point worked at the business. It is still in operation day. When his wife developed Alzheimers Disease he became actively involved the The Alzheimers Association and organized annual walks in her honor. Fred was a 70 year active member of the Lambertville IOOF Lodge and it was a very important part of his life. He participated and organized many fund raisers and events from picking up litter on highways, to the chili cook off when he always made his vegan chili.
Fred was a patriarch of a large family. He looked forward to Sunday afternoons when we would gather at his home for a visit, along with his Wednesday lunches with his Son- in- law Ron and his best friend Bert Rucki.
His life was ended on October 27, 2020 after a short illness from Covid-19.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister and infant daughter Barbara Ann. He is survived by 5 children; Fred (Betty) Krumm, Kathleen (Ronald) Gill, James (Delores) Krumm, Daniel (Michelle) Krumm and Linda (James) Sullivan. He has 12 grandchildren, 24 great- grandchildren and 16 great- great grandchildren. Due to Covid restrictions, a private graveside service will be held at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. In honor of Fred any contributions can be made to the Alzheimer Association. Online condolences to reebfuneralhome.com
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/217848531/frederick-john-krummFrederick married Dorothy May Neal on 18 May 1940 in Henry County, Ohio. Dorothy was born on 2 Aug 1920 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 15 Nov 2005 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
64. Carl Edward Schafer (27.Carl3, 4.John2, 1.Mary1) was born on 20 May 1939 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 24 Jul 1997 in Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in burial details unknown. Notes:
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Charles Jackson "Jack" France (29.Edith3, 5.Margaret2, 1.Mary1) was born on 21 Feb 1917 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 5 Oct 1992 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne County, Michigan. Other Events:
- Military: World War II. US Navy medical officer in the Pacific.
- Occupation: physician
- Census: 1950, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
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C. Jackson France, 75, a Detroit native who served the metro area as a surgeon for more than 40 years, died of heart disease Monday at his Grosse Pointe Park home.
Dr. France graduated from the Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1942 and served as a Navy medical officer for two years in the Pacific during World War II.
He trained at Detroit Receiving Hospital and spent most of his career as a general surgeon at St. John Hospital in Detroit, from which he retired in 1988. He served as chief of staff at St. John from 1967-68 and after his retirement trained doctors as a volunteer.
Dr. France taught medicine as a clinical professor at Wayne State University from 1953-88, and also served on the school’s admissions committee for several years during the 1970s.
He was a member of the Detroit Medical Club, Detroit Surgical Society, member and past president of the Wayne County Medical Society and a regular contributor to the Michigan State Medical Society’s newspaper.
Dr. France is survived by his wife, Audrey; daughters Margaret Rao and Karen Unruh; sons Robert and John; and nine grandchildren.
Visitation is 3-9 p.m. today at Verheyden Funeral Home, 16300 Mack, Grosse Pointe Park. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Gross Pointe Memorial Church, 16 Lake Shore, Grosse Pointe Farms.
Detroit Free Press, Detroit, Michigan. Friday, 9 October 1992.
Family/Spouse: Audrey Isabelle Olson. Audrey was born on 3 Dec 1919 in Kerkhoven, Swift County, Minnesota ; died on 18 Feb 2007 in Macomb County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 93. Robert Jackson France was born on 17 Mar 1947 in Michigan; died on 5 Feb 2012 in Saint Clair Shores, Macomb County, Michigan.
- 94. John Marshall France was born in 1948 in Idaho; died on 30 Sep 2015.
- 95. Charles A. France was born on 21 Oct 1952; died on 14 Dec 1978 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
66. Robert France (29.Edith3, 5.Margaret2, 1.Mary1) was born on 14 May 1922 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan; died on 3 Jul 1945; was buried in White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, Troy, Oakland County, Michigan. Notes:
US headstone applications for military veterans.
Name: Robert A France
Birth Date: 14 May 1922
Service Number: 36547413
Unit: a/s USAGF Co B, Cap of Corp, 164 Engrs Bn
Company: 164th Engineers
Enlistment Date: 24 Nov 1942
Death Date: 3 Jul 1945
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152785236/robert-a.-france67. Charles William "Bill" Schafer (30.Clarence3, 6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 9 Mar 1927 in Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio; died on 29 Nov 1962 in Dixon, Carbon County, Wyoming; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
Mount Cory Man Dies in Wyoming on Hunting Trip
Findlay, O. – While on a deer hunting trip to the mountains near Dixon, Wyo., Charles William Schafer, 35, Route 1, Mount Cory, farmer, suffered a heart attack. He died Thursday morning. He was taken from the mountains to the hospital at Dixon and was pronounced dead.
Mr. Schafer served in the Marine Corps, and was a member of the Mount Cory K. of P., the Farm Bureau board of directors, and the trinity EUB church.
Surviving are his widow, Lois, and five sons and a daughter, all at home; Mark, Dick, Jack, Scott and Todd Schafer and Mary Ann Schafer.
Friends will be received at the Miles Funeral Home on Sunday. Funeral services will be held there at 2 p.m. Monday with Rev. Dick Powell officiating. Burial will be in Clymer cemetery.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103423019/charles-william-schaferCharles married Lois Ilene Headington on 11 Sep 1950 in Hancock County, Ohio. Lois was born on 28 Mar 1926 in Byhalia, Union County, Ohio; died on 22 May 1985 in Port Orange, Volusia County, Florida; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
68. Betty Schafer (30.Clarence3, 6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 4 Sep 1928 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 19 Jan 2017 in Logansport, Cass County, Indiana; was cremated in location of ashes unknown. Notes:
Betty I. Mullin, 88 of Logansport passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 in her residence.
Born on September 4, 1928 in Hancock County, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clarence F. and Mary (Brenner) Schafer. On November 14, 1953 in Cincinnati, Ohio she married Wilbur Lee “Moon” Mullin who preceded in death on May 17, 1997.
Betty worked for Marathon Oil Company in their main offices in Findlay, OH and Tulsa, OK. She had also worked for Maxon Premix Company in Muncie before she then worked for Indiana Bell Telephone in Logansport.
While in Logansport Betty was a very active volunteer for several organizations including, Woodlawn Center, Miller’s Merry Manor, Meals on Wheels, and the Salvation Army. She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church and enjoyed attending their craft workshops. Betty loved gardening, decorating, crafting, canning, and was a huge fan of the Indiana Pacers.
Surviving is a daughter, Nancy (Michael) Ensfield, Logansport; two sons, Matt (Brandi) Mullin, Logansport; Dan (Melinda) Mullin, Anacortes, WA; grandchildren, Sarah Ensfield; Emma (Jimmy) Smith; Meagan and Kyle Mullin; Bo Brown; Blake (Megan) Brown.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and two brothers, Dale Dean Schafer and William Schafer.
A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, January 22, 2017 in the Calvary Presbyterian Church, Logansport with Pastor Coenraad F.J. Brand IV officiating.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/175679451/betty-mullinBetty married Wilbur Lee Mullin on 30 Nov 1953 in Hancock County, Ohio. Wilbur was born on 20 Sep 1935 in Connersville, Fayette County, Indiana; died on 17 May 1997 in Carmel, Hamilton County, Indiana; was cremated on 20 May 1997 in location of ashes unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
69. Dale Dean Schafer (30.Clarence3, 6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 22 Nov 1933 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 25 Feb 1934 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
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3 Months Old70. Lecta Imogene Winover (32.Gladys3, 6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 19 Dec 1925 in Hancock County, Ohio; died on 20 Dec 1925 in Hancock County, Ohio; was buried on 21 Dec 1925 in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99666399/lecta-imogen-winover71. Donovan Winover (32.Gladys3, 6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 23 Aug 1927 in Ohio; died on 23 Aug 1927 in Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99666455/donavan-l-winover72. Carolyn Jeanette Winover (32.Gladys3, 6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 16 May 1930 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Aug 2015 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Carolyn J. Warren
Leipsic - Carolyn J. Warren, 85, of Leipsic, died 12:50 a.m. Sunday, August 2, 2015 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born March 16, 1930 in Putnam County to the late Harry and Carrie (Shafer) Winover. On June 14, 1949, she married Raymond "Jake" Warren, who died February 17, 1999.
Carolyn is survived by 2 sons: Robert (Irene) Warren of Kalida; Paul (Darla) Warren of Bluffton and Barb Punches of Hamler; 7 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren and two sisters: Luella (Keith) Troyer of Continental and Onetta Payne of McComb. She is preceded in death by a son: Gary Warren.
Carolyn was a cook. She was a member of New Hope Bethel Church, Hamler; Leipsic Senior Citizens and Leipsic Fire Department Auxiliary.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Leipsic, with Rev. Ruth Carter-Crist officiating. Burial will follow in Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic. Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2015 and one hour prior to service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150103213/carolyn-jeanette-warrenCarolyn married Raymond Oden Warren on 14 Jun 1949. Raymond was born on 28 Jan 1926 in Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 17 Feb 1999 in Deshler, Henry County, Ohio; was buried in Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 96. Gary Jay Warren was born on 19 Jul 1963 in Lima, Allen County, Ohio; died on 28 Dec 2014 in West Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Center Cemetery, Leipsic, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 96. Gary Jay Warren
73. Russel George Eck (33.Lavina3, 6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 23 Nov 1922 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 5 Jul 1959 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Toledo Memorial Park, Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio. Other Events:
- Military: World War II. Army Air Force. 214th A.A.F. S.Sergeant.
- Occupation: clerical worker for railroad company
- Census: 1950, Ida Township, Monroe County, Michigan
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Section 18Russel married Edna Rose Freeman on 9 Nov 1943 in Lucas County, Ohio. Edna was born on 16 Jun 1925 in Monroe County, Michigan; died on 23 Sep 2006. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
74. Irene Eck (33.Lavina3, 6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 30 Oct 1925 in Pandora, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 2 Jun 1999 in Seneca County, Ohio; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Bairdstown, Wood County, Ohio. Notes:
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111410947/irene-mae-swartzFamily/Spouse: Robert John Swartz. Robert was born on 11 Jan 1922 in North Baltimore, Wood County, Ohio; died on 3 Jun 1999 in Sandusky County, Ohio; was buried in Weaver Cemetery, Bairdstown, Wood County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
75. Harlan Monroe Eck (33.Lavina3, 6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 2 Mar 1927 in Pandora, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 29 Aug 1989 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106969566/harlan-monroe-eckHarlan married Betty June Hall on 10 Nov 1952 in Hancock County, Ohio. Betty was born on 5 Nov 1926 in Uledi, Fayette County, Pennsylvania; died on 31 Jan 1997 in Jefferson Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
76. Ila Marie Eck (33.Lavina3, 6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 13 Oct 1928 in Pandora, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 17 Oct 2005 in Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio; was buried in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio. Notes:
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12130969/ila-marie-vitteIla married Jack Joseph Vitte on 23 May 1947 in Putnam County, Ohio. Jack was born on 18 Jan 1928 in Coraopolis, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; died on 30 Nov 1997 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, Sandusky County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
77. Mary Jane Schafer (34.William3, 6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 5 Feb 1944 in Ohio; died on 5 Feb 1944; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48364650/mary-jane-schafer78. Marcella Harris (36.Frances3, 6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 4 Mar 1932 in Ohio; died on 28 Jul 2014 in Ohio. Marcella married Louis Vernon Hogan on 29 Jul 1952 in Lucas County, Ohio. Louis was born on 18 Jun 1930 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 13 Aug 2019 in Tavares, Lake County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
79. Steve Eldon Schafer (37.Eldon3, 6.William2, 1.Mary1) was born on 2 Feb 1952 in Ohio; died on 18 Sep 2017 in Bluffton, Allen County, Ohio; was buried in Clymer Cemetery, Mount Cory, Hancock County, Ohio. Notes:
Steven "Steve"Schafer, age 65, of Mt. Cory went to be with Jesus at 6:15am on Monday, Sept.18, 2017, at the Mennonite Home in Bluffton. At 6:37am this daily devotional popped up on Dianne's phone: James 1:12 - Blessed is the man who is patient under trial and stands up under temptation, for when he has stood the test and been approved, he will receive (the victor's) crown of life which God has promised to those who love Him. This had been a sad illness for Steve to bear, but God has been with him to the end. Steve loved Farming. He was in the "Top 10 Producers Club" of Tomatoes for over 20 years for Campbell's Soup. He was the largest producer of Red Beets & Parsley for V-8 Juice for many years. With the help of his father-in-law (Gordon Dukes) Steve built his own Parsley Harvester (there were none in existence at that time). For over 35 years the Schafer Farm produced potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, red beets, parsley, strawberries, melons and asst. truck patch vegetables for area groceries and canneries. One of Steve's favorite times was when Kroger asked him if he had any BIG pumpkins? They needed 10. He surprised them with 10 pumpkins that had to be loaded with a forklift. Each over 5' in diameter combined weight over a ton. Kroger was in shock... but the display brought people from miles to see the BIG pumpkins so they were happy to get them. Steve easily adapted to new challenges as agriculture in Northwest Ohio changed. Steve started a business called Schafer Drivelines. He repaired broken drive shafts. His business was immediately busy. Steve and Dianne worked in the farm fields together. At the end of each harvest Steve would surprise Dianne with another tool for her woodworking shop. Everything needed to build small furniture items and crafts. Steve, Schane, Andy along with neighbors combined crafts to do area street fairs. As the vegetable farming in NW Ohio was dwindling - God was providing a new occupation for Steve - today known as The Granary Gifts and Furniture. Steve was a pioneer in the promotion of Amish Furniture in the late 1980s thru current day. Young men would watch for his small handicapped school bus that he drove around Holmes County. They would flag him down and want to build furniture for him. Steve spent over 30 years every Wednesday visiting his friends picking up furniture. Steve was glad when The Granary could serve the community by raising $20,000 for Hancock County Flood Victims, Support WTLW Christian Ministry, Woman's Resource Center HC, Hope House, City Mission and many families, schools, and organizations with a need. Steve's life has been surrounded in work but he still was able to fit in watching his sons, Schane and Andy over the years in sports, following Schafer Brothers Sheep to area fairs, and Findlay Area YFC Children of the Light activities. However his greatest joy were his four grandchildren, Willie, Addi, AJ, and Aleah. It was thought that Steve only worked at The Granary on Saturdays so he could tell people about his grandchildren. Steve, son of Eldon W. and Mary Louise (Bair) Schafer Clayton was born February 2, 1952. Mary and her husband, James survive and live in Findlay. On June 19, 1971, he married Dianne S. Dukes and she survives. Other survivors are his sons: Schane E. of Carey and Andy (Amy) of Columbus Grove; grandchildren: William "Willie", Addison, AJ, and Aleah; brother-in-law: Chris Dukes of Dubai and sister-in-law: Julie (Mark) Flores of Naperville, Illinois. Steve graduated in 1970 from Cory Rawson High School and always remembers being part of the 1968 State Championship Football Team. He was a past member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jenera and Powell Memorial in Findlay. He was currently a member of Good Shepherd UMC in Benton Ridge where he served as a trustee and various servant teams. He had been a Union Township Trustee for many years. Visitation will be held from 1-4 and 6-8pm on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME in Findlay. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Monday at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Benton Ridge. Pastors Kimberly Reese and Richard Hiltabran will officiate. Interment will follow at Clymer Cemetery in Union Township. Memorials may be given to CG Connect, a new youth house designed to hold leadership, youth and family ministries in the Columbus Grove Community. Online condolences are welcomed at www.coldrencrates.com
80. Lenore May Hiltner (38.Ray3, 11.Ida2, 1.Mary1) was born on 26 Feb 1928 in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 09 Nov 2010 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Cromley Cemetery, Defiance Township, Defiance County, Ohio. Notes:
WEBB Lenore M. Lenore M. Webb, passed away of an apparent heart attack Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at Mercy Hospital of Defiance. She was born February 26, 1928, in Palmer Township, Putnam County, Ohio, to Ray C. and Frances L. (Wells) Hiltner. She married John C. Webb on September25, 1948. Together they raised four children, William (Christine),Thomas (Becky), Sue (Jeffrey) Strausbaugh and Lori (Ronald) Weber, all of Defiance. Lenore was a lifetime bookkeeper, as well as an avid golfer, bowler, Bridge player and world traveler. She was active in St. Paul's United Methodist Church, St. Paul's United Methodist Women's Group, Ruth Circle, Daughters of the American Revolution and Order of Eastern Stars. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Helen Williamson and Jean Hiltner and granddaughter, Erica Strausbaugh. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 2-8 p.m.at Hanenkrath - Clevenger -Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. The funeral will be conducted at St. Paul's Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Friday with Rev. Michael Donnally with visitation one hour before services. Burial will be in Cromley Cemetery, Defiance. Lenore was happiest when surrounded by family and friends and fondly known as "Granny" by her grand children and great-grand children. Preferred memorials may be directed to St. Paul's United Methodist Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/toledoblade/obituary.aspx?n=lenore-m-webb&pid=146547750#
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61475022/lenore-may-webbLenore married John Calvin Webb on 25 Sep 1948 in Defiance County, Ohio. John was born on 20 Apr 1924 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 19 Oct 2002 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Cromley Cemetery, Defiance Township, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
81. Helen Marie Hiltner (38.Ray3, 11.Ida2, 1.Mary1) was born on 30 Jan 1932 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 23 Mar 2005 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. Notes:
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Plot Section 16Helen married Robert Nelson Williamson on 5 Feb 1954. Robert was born on 13 Aug 1929 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 7 Aug 2017 in Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
82. 
Jean Arlene Hiltner (38.Ray3, 11.Ida2, 1.Mary1) was born on 03 Mar 1935 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 16 Oct 2010 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Jean Arlene Hiltner, 75, Defiance, Ohio, died Saturday, October 16,2010, at her home in Defiance.
She was born March 3, 1935, in North Creek, Ohio, the daughter of RayC. and Frances (Wells) Hiltner. She retired as a secretary/bookkeeperat Schultz Plumbing, Defiance, and retired from Consolidated BiscuitCo., McComb, in 1997. She was a member of St. Paul United MethodistChurch, Defiance, where she was very active.
Surviving are two sons, Bruce (Rita) Bodenbender of Cecil, Ohio, andRobert Ray (Cherry) Davis, Glendale, Ariz.; a daughter, Shirley(Kevin) Spain, Batavia, Ohio; six grandchildren; ninegreat-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lenore Webb of Defiance and RuthAnn (Myrle) Hinesman, Defiance.
Preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter, Karen DavisPhillips; a grandson, Timothy Phillips; a sister, Helen Williamson;and a brother-in-law, John Webb.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2010, at St. PaulUnited Methodist Church, Defiance, with Rev. Michael Donnallyofficiating. Burial will be in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Ohio.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60504313/jean-arlene-hiltner83. 
Carol Ray Simon (39.Sarah3, 11.Ida2, 1.Mary1) was born on 15 Apr 1937 in Putnam County, Ohio; died on 01 Aug 2014 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Carol Ray Simon, 77, of Defiance died 1:56 a.m. Friday, August 1, 2014 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. She was born April 15, 1937 in Putnam County to the late George R. And Ruth (Hiltner) Simon.
She is survived by her 3 sisters: Dorothy L. Winkle of Continental, M. Margaret Colwell of Defiance and Sarah (Larry) Ashley of Angola, IN; 4nieces and nephews; 7 great-nieces and great-nephews; and her beloved cat.
Carol is preceded in death by 2 brothers-in-law: Joseph Winkle and Richard "Budd" Colwell.
Carol was a secretary at Wright-Russell and Bay Insurance Company and Bill Rose Insurance Company, both in Toledo. She was a 1955 graduate of Continental High School and enjoyed reading, gardening, playing bridge bowling and knitting.
The funeral service will be a later date and burial will be in Monroe Cemetery, Continental.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Disabled American Veterans and St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/133708392/carol-ray-simon84. 
John Wesley Hiltner (40.Roy3, 11.Ida2, 1.Mary1) was born on 10 Jun 1936 in North Creek, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 4 Sep 2003 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Continental
John W. Hiltner, 67, died at 3:54 a.m. Sept. 4, 2003, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Memorial services will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Continental. The Rev. James Stewart will officiate.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Friday, 5 September 2003, page 2.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/59307862/john-wesley-hiltnerFamily/Spouse: Shelva Jean Speiser. Shelva was born on 30 May 1937 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; died on 25 Sep 2010 in Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 97. John Nicholas "Nickie" Hiltner was born on 22 Aug 1955 in Defiance County, Ohio; died on 14 Sep 1955 in Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio.
- 97. John Nicholas "Nickie" Hiltner
85. Charles W. "Charley Bill" Hiltner (40.Roy3, 11.Ida2, 1.Mary1) was born on 21 Jun 1939 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; died on 15 Dec 2016 in Continental, Putnam County, Ohio; was buried in Monroe Cemetery, Continental, Putnam County, Ohio. Notes:
Charley Bill, 77, passed away at 1:47 a.m.
He was the son of Roy P. and Mary E. (Sullivan) Hiltner. On May 20, 1972, he married Janet Kohart, who survives in Continental.
Also surviving are five children: Jim (Tammy), Continental, and Bill Hiltner, Park City, KY, Amy (Chris) Miller, Van Wert, Robin (Jim) Slattman, Lakeland, FL, and Craig (Shelby) Shisler, Oakwood; a brother, David (Donna); a sister, Barb (Rex) Shalter; and twelve grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren.
Having lived quite a life, he was an avid pilot like his father, a crop duster for 30 years and he and his wife owned Charley Bills Country Western Café for 22 years. He was also a substitute post office carrier for 24 years. He loved to auctioneer for benefits and charities. In his younger years he was a milkman and a rodeo clown. He was a member of Dupont Church of the Brethren, the Ohio Flying Farmers, and the Small Time Farmers, and was a former School Board member. He did it all. But what he loved most were all his grandchildren. He was very proud of them.
Services will be at Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Continental, with his son, Pastor Jim Hiltner and Rev. Terry Porter, officiating. Burial will follow in Monroe Cemetery, Continental.
Pilot “fair” following crash
A pilot was in fair condition Tuesday from injuries he sustained when his crop-dusting plane crashed in Putnam County.
Charles W. Hiltner, 57, of Continental was in Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton recovering from burns over most of his body and other injuries.
Hiltner told authorities he was flying his single-engine plane over his fields around 8 p.m. Monday when the craft lost fuel pressure and the engine quite, said a spokeswoman for the Lima Post of Ohio Highway Patrol.
The plane crashed in trees and a ditch and caught fire, the spokeswoman said. The crash was near Ohio 114 near the village of Kalida. Hiltner was the only person aboard.
From staff reports.
The Lima News, Lima, Ohio. Wednesday, 3 July 1996.
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174001453/charles-hiltner86. Phyllis Anne Hiltner (41.William3, 11.Ida2, 1.Mary1) was born on 18 Mar 1941 in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio; died on 06 Sep 2010 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Notes:
Dr. Phyllis Anne “Anne” (Hiltner) Baer, PhD (1941-2010)
Education: Reed College, B.S.; Oregon State University, PhD - Physical Chemistry.
Occupation: Professor, Researcher, Author
Married Dr./Professsor Eric Baer, PhD in 1999.
BIO: Anne Hiltner, Case Western Reserve’s first female professor of engineering and an internationally recognized scientist and engineer, died Monday after a courageous battle with illness. She was 69.
“Our campus has lost a remarkable academic leader,” President Barbara R. Snyder said. “As a woman in the sciences and engineering, Professor Hiltner’s entire career served as an inspiration to others. As a researcher of extraordinary ingenuity and accomplishment, she transformed her field. Her impact on the University, and on students and colleagues worldwide, cannot be overstated. We will miss her.”
Professor Hiltner came to the University in 1967, after earning a doctorate in physical chemistry from Oregon State University. She served as a research associate for one year with chemistry professor Irvin M. Krieger, and then joined the laboratory of professor Eric Baer, who was chairman of the Department of Macromolecular Science at the time. The connection with professor Baer proved fortuitous, as the pair forged a powerful scientific collaboration that persisted to the present. They also discovered personal compatibility, marrying in 1999.
“The dream of every faculty member is to try harder, harder,” Baer said. “She always climbed mountains.”
From the very beginning, Baer recalled, his colleague was committed to excellence. Whether working in the laboratory, writing papers or advising graduate students, Hiltner remained laser-focused. “She was a projects person,” Baer said.
In 1974, Hiltner became the University’s first female member of the engineering faculty when she became an assistant professor of macromolecular engineering. Seven years later she founded the Center for Applied Polymer Research (CAPRI), an organization that encouraged collaboration across disciplines and ultimately laid the groundwork for the program that she considered her greatest achievement: receipt of a 10-year, $40 million grant from the National Science Foundation, Science and Technology Center (STC), the Center for Layered Polymeric Systems (CLiPS).
The NSF received more than 160 applications for STC funding, and gave awards to six. CLiPS is the university’s first and only STC, and involves several other university partnerships nationwide as well as collaboration with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
“The STC made her feel she had reached to the top of Everest,” Baer said. “She really reached the pinnacle of her career.”
Over her career, Professor Hiltner published nearly 400 articles in peer-reviewed journals, and received multiple honors from professional scientific organizations. She was a Fellow of the American Chemical Society’s Division of Polymeric Materials, the American Institute for Medical Biological Engineering, and the High Polymer Physics Division of the American Physical Society.
In 2001, Professor Hiltner was the recipient of the American Chemical Society’s Cooperative Research Award in Polymer Science and Engineering. In 2004, Case Western Reserve named her the Herbert Henry Dow Professor of Science and Engineering. That same year, the Society of Plastics Engineers’ Thermoplastic Materials and Foam Division presented Professor Hiltner its annual outstanding achievement award. In 2008, she received the American Chemical Society’s Award in Applied Polymer Science. In announcing the honor, the society cited Professor Hiltner’s pioneering contributions in understanding the connections between hierarchical structure and properties of polymers, their blends and composites.
Even with all of the recognition, Baer said, “her greatest joy was her involvement with the graduate students. She loved the creative, productive side of her work.”
Hiltner did not want formal remembrances or donations made in her name, Baer said. The greatest tribute others can make to Hiltner, he explained, is to continue her creative mission through their academic work.
• http://blog.case.edu/case-news/2010/09/10/pioneering_engineer_professor_anne_hiltner_dies
• Obituary - Phyllis Anne Hiltner: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/phyllis-hiltner-obituary?pid=145142059&view=guestbook
• Arrangements under the direction of Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz, Cleveland Heights, OH.
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