Charles Wittenmyer
1912 - 2012
Charles Wittenmyer, 100, of Arlington passed away at 6:42 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. He was born on January 2, 1912, to the late John F. and Flossie (Hanna) Wittenmyer in Rudolph, OH. He married Gertrude Metz on August 9, 1937, and she preceded him in death on February 9, 2002. Charles is survived by three sons: Wes (Debbie) Wittenmyer of Defiance, OH, John (Linda) Wittenmyer of Olive Hill, KY; and Steve (Carla) Wittenmyer of rural Arlington, OH; brothers: Bernard Wittenmyer of Salem, OH and Ernest Wittenmyer of Stanford, FL; sister, Esther Sheeks of Bowling Green, OH; 14 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by brothers: Alvin, Ralph, Richard, and Lyle Wittenmyer and sisters: Ethel Sartwell, Dorothy, Grace, and Mary Ellen Wittenmyer. Charles was a farmer and attended New life Assembly of God, Findlay. He was a previous member of the Jerry City United Brethren Church. Charles loved to read, mow yards, and especially loved the Lord. Visitation will be from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 8, 2012 at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore, where funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 9, 2012. Pastor Dutch VanderVlucht will officiate and burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery, North Baltimore. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be made via www.coldrencrates.com.
Service Information
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Visitation Details:
SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
515 N. Main St
North Baltimore, Ohio 45872
Sunday, July 8th 2012 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Funeral Service:
Monday, July 9th 2012 - 11:00 AM
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Service Location:
Smith-Crates Funeral Home [Map]
515 N. Main St
North Baltimore, Ohio 45872 -
Final Resting Place:
Old Maplewood Cemetery [Map]
North Baltimore, Ohio 45872 -
Contributions:
Alzheimers Association of Northwest Ohio
1800 N. Blanchard Street
Suite 110
Findlay, Ohio 45840
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Instructions:
Condolences For Charles Wittenmyer
| To : Steve and Family | Date :Friday, July 6th 2012 |
| From : Jeannine | |
So very sorry to here about your father  |
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| To : Wittenmyer Family | Date :Friday, July 6th 2012 |
| From : Bob Wittenmyer | |
| Im sorry for your loss I didnt know Grandpa very wellI visited him and grandma 1 time when they live in BG then I visited grandpa 1 time at Uncle Steves house probably about 4 yrs agoFrom what I hear he was a great man Im gonna try to at least come to the visitation on Sunday but Im not surePLEASE dont be hurt IF i dont make it Im a little scared to come and I think you understand why I will pray about it IF I dont come Im praying 4 all of you Thanks Robert Wittenmyer |
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| To : Carla Steve and families | Date :Saturday, July 7th 2012 |
| From : Jane Collingwood Creps | |
| So sorry to hear about your dad He was a wonderful man I didn't see him often sometimes at the Wood County Fair or at the Christian Book store He was so good to his wife and loved her dearly My parents loved them very much Gertrude was a special lady too that had so much love to give I will miss receiving and sending him Christmas cards Thank you for taking him in your home and caring for him You will be rewarded in heaven Love to you and your familiesJane |
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| To : Steve Carla the rest of the family | Date :Saturday, July 7th 2012 |
| From : RichardRosie Phoenix Family | |
| We are so sorry to hear of your loss May God Be with you all at this time of Need A new life has started for him so just cherish the memories you have had with him over these past 100 Yrs of Life If there is anything we can do please let us know and We will be praying for you allGod Bless you |
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| To : Wes Deb family | Date :Saturday, July 7th 2012 |
| From : Lori family | |
Always enjoyed talking to your dad he was a wonderful personMay God's peace be with all of you  |
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| To : Steve and Carla Wittenmyer | Date :Saturday, July 7th 2012 |
| From : Kathy and Larry Hoos | |
| We are sorry for your loss Steve and Carla please know we will be keeping you and your family in our prayers |
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| To : Grandpa's family | Date :Saturday, July 7th 2012 |
| From : Deborah Seeley | |
| My heart is with great sadness to hear that grandpa has passed I was blessed to be a part of his life for as his granddaughter by marraige and in my heart he will always be considered my grandpa He was a wonderful and loving Godly man that I admired and loved and I will miss him as I have these past few years I will pray for the family during this sad time but will rejoice that we know he is now with the Lord and reunited with grandma May the Lord give each of you comfort and strength during this time Love and prayers Deborah Seeley formerly Deborah Wittenmyer |
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| To : Carla and Steve Wittenmyer | Date :Tuesday, July 10th 2012 |
| From : Kim Inniger | |
| Carla and Steve I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family |
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| To : the Wittenmyer family | Date :Friday, July 13th 2012 |
| From : Laura Wittenmyer Rice | |
| To my distant cousins - thank you for sharing Charles with us via the Wittenmyer Facebook page He sounded like a wonderful man to know and to love I'm blessed we were able to get a birthday card to him this year from Charlotte NC Our prayers are with you all |
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| To : Wes John Steve families | Date :Saturday, July 14th 2012 |
| From : EvonneVonnie Vanaman McConnell | |
| I was so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing I used to live in Galatea with my grandparents who owned the store there Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers May you find comfort in knowing that others understand and care |
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