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03/07/2026

Dennis J. Ricker

WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Dennis John Ricker, 93, of Westerville, was called home to God on February 26, 2026, at Danbury of Westerville Parkside Village, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 8, 1932, in Delphos, Ohio, to Bernard and Permilla (Wannemacher) Ricker, who preceded him in death.

Dennis is survived by his wife of 67 years, Therese M. (Humpert) Ricker, the love of his life and his steadfast partner through a lifetime of family, faith, and adventure.

He is also survived by his children, Dr. Denise Ricker (David Zaltsman), Bernard (Debbie) Ricker, John (Cheryl) Ricker, and Anthony (Shelli) Ricker; grandchildren Allie (Jason) Simon, Chelsea Ricker, Madison Ricker, Nathan (Meredith) Zaltsman, Emily Zaltsman, Jenna Ricker, Zach Ricker, Kevin Ricker, and Josie Ricker; great-grandchildren Hannah and Margaret Simon; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Beck.

Dennis served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in Japan, an experience he often spoke about throughout his life.

After his military service, he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Dayton while working full time and raising four young children.

He went on to a 35-year career with Delco/General Motors as an electrical engineer and held 11 patents, including work related to the development of anti-lock braking technology for General Motors. In the 1970s, he even drove home an early prototype electric car.

Dennis was deeply involved with St. Peter Catholic Church in Huber Heights, where he was one of the parish’s first lay ministers. He also devoted decades of service to St. Vincent de Paul, serving as president for more than 15 years.

Known for his inventive mind and unique personality, Dennis was delightfully eccentric—though he always believed he was the most normal person in the room and there was hardly a household appliance he could not fix.

He enjoyed travel, photography, and new adventures, but above all loved spending time with his family.

Dennis and Therese shared 67 years of marriage filled with devotion to family, faith, and one another.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 18, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos, Ohio.

Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Delphos Veterans Council.

A reception and lunch will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Delphos.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Capital City Hospice (Columbus, Ohio), St. Vincent de Paul (Huber Heights), St. Peter Catholic Church (Huber Heights), or St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (Delphos). Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net.

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03/06/2026

David L Fought

Cridersville – David “Dave” Fought, 72, of Cridersville, passed away March 04, 2026, at St Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

He was born May 5, 1953 in Lima to Doyle and Marceil(Wannemacher) Fought who preceded him in death. On Sep 22, 1995 he married Elaine (Sandkuhl) Fought who survives in Cridersville.

He is survived by two sisters Dianne Heitmeyer of Fort Jennings and Peggy (Gerry) Kill of Powell; sister-in-law, Kathy Fought of Delphos; nine nieces and nephews; many great nieces and nephews and his best friends Lin and Randy Brinkman.

He was preceded in death by brother Larry Fought and brother-in-law Bob Heitmeyer. He was also preceded in death by his beloved dogs: Fancy, Jordy and Joey.

Dave was a 1971 St. John’s Graduate. He was in the grocery business for over 40 years, sold real estate and was the wine shop manager at Anderson’s in Lima. He played baseball for Harold’s Bar and coached The Delphos Braves for seventeen years. He was an avid sports fan and loved the Detroit Tigers and Lions and OSU. He retired to Arizona for seventeen years and recently moved back to Ohio in April 2025.

A private graveside burial will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Weber Funeral Home was entrusted by the family to care for Dave. Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net

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03/05/2026

Rosemary M. Fortener

DELPHOS – Rosemary Fortener, age 91, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday March 3, 2026 at the Van Wert Manor.

She was born September 7, 1934 in Lima to John Hesseling and Hilda (Schwinnen) Hesseling. On June 27, 1953 she married Elmer Fortener and he preceded her in death on January 26, 2024.

She is survived by her children, Rick (Marla) Fortener of Delphos, Barb (Bill) Myers of Van Wert, Bonnie (Bill) Mullenhour and Connie (Denny) Klausing both of Delphos. She is survived 11 grandchildren, Laura Schram, Ricky Fortener, Karen (Rigo) Juarez, David (Sarah) Hayson, Tyler (Taylor) Hayson, Kyle (Katie) Mullenhour, Kory (Tammy) Mullenhour, Kayla Mullenhour, Brad (Kendra) Klausing, Andrea (Jesse) Kill, and AJ (Alyssa) Klausing; 29 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

She was preceded in death by an infant son, Robert Eugene; brothers, Robert, Jim, and Paul Hesseling; a granddaughter, Katie Hayson; great-granddaughters, Aubrey Klausing and Claire Hayson.

Rosemary worked at the Bending Company/Orbitron for many years retiring in 1994. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and was a huge Blue Jay fan. She enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, playing cards with her friends. Rosemary enjoyed her ‘Sib’ Trips and reunions, she and Elmer visited all 50 states. Her home was always open to family and friends to stop and visit, most of all she was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday March 9, 2026 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday March 8, 2026 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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03/02/2026

Rita L. Nesbitt

Rita L. Nesbitt, 100, of Delphos, passed away peacefully Friday, February 27, 2026 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

She was born June 22, 1925 in Delphos to the late Edward M. and Martha (Carder) Wurst. Rita dedicated her life to her home and family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker whose kindness and steady presence touched generations.

She married Herschel R. ‘Herk’ Nesbitt, who preceded her in death on October 5, 1999.

Rita was also preceded in death by her siblings, Tom (Joan) Wurst, Willis (Ruth) Wurst, Rudy (Betty) Wurst, Edward (Vera) Wurst Jr., Edith (Marvin) Arbogast-Ramer, and Frances (Raymond) Freiburger; her son-in-law, Melvin Buettner; and her grandson, Matt Buettner.

She is survived by her two children, Bonnie Buettner of Delphos, and Jeff (Brenda) Nesbitt of Gilbert, Arizona.

Bonnie’s children include, Mark (Connie) Buettner of Elida, Chris (Jeff) Hoehn of Middle Point, and Brian (Angelica) Buettner of Delphos.

Jeff’s children include, Kimberly (Dennis) Roepsch of Belvidere, Illinois, Kelly (Dennis) Kristensen of Denmark, and Jay (Danielle) Nesbitt of Janesville, Wisconsin.

Rita was blessed with 20 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren, all of whom brought her tremendous pride and joy.

She was a faithful member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Delphos. Rita was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of America, VFW Post #3035 Auxiliary, and the Delphos Aerie Eagles #471 Auxiliary. She was previously active with the Delphos Senior Citizens Center and generously volunteered at the Delphos Interfaith Thrift Shop, where she enjoyed serving her community and visiting with friends.

Rita will be remembered for her deep faith, devotion to family, and warm, caring spirit. Her long life was a testament to love, resilience, and dedication to those around her.

All of her grandchildren will remember her for making her delicious snickerdoodle cookies and her pumpkin pies every Thanksgiving, and her always willingness to play Old Maid and Trouble.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 4 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow, alongside her husband, Herschel, in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Delphos.

Visitation will be from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 6:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Parish Foundation or Interfaith Thrift Shop. Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net.

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03/02/2026

Stephen M. Gordon

Stephen M. Gordon, age 63, of Convoy, passed away Saturday February 28, 2026 at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born March 27, 1962 to Thomas and Leann (Weger) Gordon in Lima Ohio, both have preceded him in death.

It is with deep sorrow that we are announcing the sudden passing of our beloved father, brother, cousin and friend, Steve. He was taken from us too soon, leaving behind a void that can never truly be filled.

Steve is survived by sons, Kevin, Andrew (Mandy) Gordon and Anthony; grandson, Thomas. His love for his boys and his grandson was evident in everything he did, and his legacy will live on through them.

Steve will be remembered for his deep love of fishing and hunting, and for his gift of “shooting the breeze” with just about anyone he met. He had a way of turning simple conversations into lasting friendships. Some of his happiest moments were spent gathered with friend and family, sharing stories over a meal, especially when it featured fish he had just caught himself. Steve was, without question, the king of fish fries, bringing people together with his generous spirit and unmatched cooking skills.

He was incredibly talented when it came to fabricating and building devices for his trucks and trailers. There wasn’t much he could not fix or improve with his hands and a little ingenuity. His creativity and craftsmanship were a source of pride and admiration to all who knew him.

Steve will be deeply missed by all who have the privilege of knowing him. Though he was taken too soon, the memories he created and the love he shared will remain in our hearts forever.

Visitation will be from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday March 7, 2026 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, with a funeral service to follow at 4:00 p.m., Pastor John Kellogg to officiate. A luncheon will be held at Doc's Dance Hall immediately following the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s. Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net

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02/27/2026

Thomas L. Honigford

Thomas Lewis Honigford, 61, of Delphos, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s.

He was born July 5, 1964 to Urban “Bud” and Dorothy (Koch) Honigford, who preceded him in death. On May 22, 1993, he was married to Kim Smith, who survives him in Delphos.

Tom is also survived by his children, Katherine, of Lima, and Jared, of Delphos; brothers Michael (Denise) Honigford, and Charles (Jack) Honigford, both of Delphos; sisters Carol Fissel of Wapakoneta, and Susan (Ralph) Luersman of Ottoville; brother-in-law Jim (Dianne) Smith, of Fernandian Beach, Florida; several nieces and nephews, as well as grand nieces and nephews; and special people, Charles Ashby and Ruth Ann Wittler both of Delphos and Marilyn Smith of Defiance.

He is also preceded in death by brothers James Albert and Edward Albert; his nephew Jay Stephens; in-laws, Byron and Kate Smith; his brother-in-law Bob Fissel; special people Marg.

Tom, known by “Bear” to his friends, was a Blue Jay through and through. He graduated from Delphos St. John’s in 1982 and continued to support the parish and school throughout his life. He worked in the press box at football games for 42 years and worked at the scores table at girls basketball games - he loved pushing that buzzer. He also was a longtime greeter at 9:15 Mass on Sundays.

Tom graduated from Northwestern Business College - Tech Center and worked for JLL servicing Meijer stores. There were very few things that he could not fix, a trait that he learned from his father. Bear was a member of the Delphos Jaycees and held many offices in the local chapter as well as statewide, and was a member of the Ohio JCI Senate, and it was through the Jaycees that he met his wife Kim.

Tom was also a major sports fan, especially for Ohio State football, Blue Jay athletics, and NHRA drag racing. He also enjoyed tuning in for Reds baseball, Blue Jackets hockey, and Australian rules football. He bowled on the Monday night league at Delphos Recreation Center.

Bear was fond of camping, being able to spend time with his family, drink beer by the fire, and complete crosswords until it was too dark to see the words on the page. He was always watching cooking shows and looking for new recipes that he could make on the fire, the grill, or old “Smokey” the smoker. Tom was a fan of music, especially classic rock, and would sing along to the music - even the parts without words. He would often call himself the “font of useless knowledge” when it came to playing trivia or just knowing a fast fact.

Most of all, Bear’s main love was his family. He was always quick with a joke or a tease, and always made sure to be there for sporting events, musicals, recitals, and anything else his family was involved in. He was always willing to lend a hand to those who needed it and was an absolute pleasure to be around.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos. Memorial contributions may be made to Delphos St. John’s Athletic Boosters.

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02/27/2026

Richard U. Hedrick

DELPHOS – Richard Urban Hedrick, age 97, of Delphos, passed away Thursday February 26, 2026 at Vancrest Nursing Home, Delphos.

He was born August 1, 1928 to Urban and Regina (Haunhorst) Hedrick who both preceded him in death. On September 15, 1951 he married Mary Louise Young who preceded him in death January 2, 1996. On September 18, 1998 he married Barbara O’Neil who preceded him in death August 8, 2001.

Dick is survived by a son, Michael (Margaret) Hedrick of Goodyear, AZ; daughters, Kathleen Smith of Springfield, Ohio Lisa Hedrick of Lima and Aimee (Terry) Bell of Santa Monica, CA; grandchildren, Eric (Anika Holland) Hedrick, Stacy (Mike Keller), and Scott (Kelly Kettering) Hedrick, Margaret and Daniel (Anne) Smith, and Max (Alessondra Morales) and Matt Bell.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Hedrick.

Dick graduated from St. John’s High School and attended the University of Detroit. He served in the United States Army. He retired from New Delphos Manufacturing Company after 32 years as vice president and national sales manager. For 23 years he was associated with Donald Mox as a real estate agent. Dick served on the Board of Directors of the Delphos Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council 1362, Veterans of Foreign War Post 3035, Eagles Aerie 471. Dick enjoyed woodworking and fishing.

A memorial mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. John’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 6:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net

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02/21/2026

Roger W. Broecker

Roger W. Broecker, age 90, of Ft. Jennings passed away Saturday morning at Vancrest of Delphos with his loving family at his side.

He was born September 12, 1935 in Ft. Jennings to Henry and Lauretta (Ellerbrock) Broecker who preceded him in death. He married Alice (Fisher) Broecker on July 25, 1959 in Ottoville, she survives in Ft. Jennings.

Roger is also survived by his children, Laura (Gary) Shirkey and Todd (Gretchen) Broecker both of Columbus, six grandchildren Brandon Shirkey, Abigail (Craig) Casto, Cameron (Kenzie Andrix) Shirkey, Elizabeth, Andrew, and Alexander Broecker, and 2 great-grandchildren, Emersyn and Brady Casto; two brothers, Paul (Jo) Broecker, and Jim (Jeanette) Broecker of Ft. Jennings; one sister, Betty (Rich) Miller of Ft. Jennings.

Roger was preceded in death by brothers, Don, Louis, and Charles Broecker and his sisters, Ruth Grote and Katie McGraw.

Roger was a veteran of the United States Army. While serving he had the honor to be part of the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery taking part in many ceremonies throughout the cemetery and was an honor guard for many dignitaries. He began working at the Ft. Jennings elevator in 1960, retiring after 33 years as the manager. He served on the village council for 32 years and was president for nine years. He truly loved his town and did all he could to make it better. He was known as a quiet man but, when he spoke people listened because they knew it was for the betterment of all. He was a volunteer fireman and served as Chief retiring after 34 years of service. He was a member of St. Jospeh Catholic Church and the American Legion #715. Roger loved working outside especially mowing the yard. Roger loved vacations with the family, following all the activities of his kids and now his grandkids. Most of all he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather to his family.

A funeral mass will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fr. Charles Obinwa officiating. Burial to follow in St. Joseph Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Ft. Jennings American Legion.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 East Fifth St. Delphos.

Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net.

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02/18/2026

Carl M. Claybaugh

DELPHOS – Carl M. Claybaugh, age 83 of Delphos, passed away Tuesday February 17, 2026 at Vancrest Nursing Home, Van Wert.

He was born in Lima on February 18, 1942 to Thurman Claybaugh and Anne (Umble) Claybaugh, and they preceded him in death. On August 8, 1975 he married Patricia (Sutton) Claybaugh and she survives in Delphos, Oh.

He is survived by son, Jeff (Jackie) Claybaugh of Lima Oh.; step daughters, Sandy (Rick) Paul of Middlepoint Oh., Cindy Williamson of Ft. Wayne Ind., and Lisa (Greg) Dick of New Haven Ind.; stepson, Shawn (Jeni) Rafferty of Ft. Wayne Ind.; 11 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Don Claybaugh.

Carl was a US Navy Veteran serving during the Vietnam era. After being discharged he went to work at Ford Motor Co. until his retirement. In retirement he and Patricia enjoyed traveling on their motorcycle and RV’ing. Carl was a member of the Goldwing Road Rider Assoc., L.A.R.K member, a Ham Radio operator, and a member of the UAW at Ford Motor Company.

It was his wish to be cremated with no public service.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Weber Funeral Home.

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02/17/2026

Alvera B. Miller

Alvera B. Miller, 68, of Ft. Jennings, passed away Monday evening, February 16 at her home.

She was born December 14, 1957 in Lima to the late Richard and Irma (Hotz) Warnecke. On November 23, 1996 she married Tony Miller who survives in Ft. Jennings.

Alvera is survived by brothers, Phil (Karen) Warnecke of Texas and Bob (Gaya) Warnecke of Ft. Jennings; sisters, Kathie (Lee) Boghart of Columbus Grove and Karen Bensman of New Bremen; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Irma Warnecke; and a brother-in-law, John Bensman.

Alvera was retired from Phillips in Ottawa. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 21 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ft. Jennings. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos where a Parish Wake Service will begin at 3:30 p.m. Visitation will also be for one hour before the mass Saturday in the Narthex at church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net.

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02/02/2026

Debra Ann Looser

Debra Ann Looser, 63, of Delphos, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at her home.

She was born April 28, 1962 in Lima to Bernard and Irma (Dickrede) Schwinnen. Her father preceded her in death on March 21, 1986; her mother survives in Delphos. On October 27, 1984 she married K.C. Looser who survives in Delphos.

She is also survived by her children, Drew (Lena Perry) Looser of Jacksonville, FL, Lindsey (Shane) Hetrick of Dublin, and Logan (Christie) Looser of Delphos; grandchildren, Harper and Alden Hetrick; brothers, Tim (Deanne) Schwinnen, and Dean (Christina) Schwinnen both of Delphos, and Craig (Traci) Schwinnen of Powell; sisters, Lisa Hays of Delphos, and Becky (Tony) Collins of Dublin. She is also survived by her in-laws, Kirk (Lisa) Looser, Craig (Sheila) Looser, and Cynthia Looser, all of Delphos, and Kevin (Leslie) Looser of Lakeview.

She was also preceded in death by her in-laws, Kenny and Jeanne Looser; and nephew and godson, Curtis Schwinnen.

Deb was a 1980 graduate of Delphos St. John’s. She worked at McCoy’s Flowers for 10 years, and babysat for all the nieces and nephews, some of their greatest memories were at Debbie’s house. She was everyone’s favorite Aunt Debbie. She was the cheer coach for the Mohawks for many years. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Her strong Catholic faith was a priority in her life.

She was the kind of mother who loved without limits and gave without hesitation. She carried more than most, yet never complained - choosing instead to serve others with compassion, humility and quiet strength. Deb was someone who gave endlessly to others, always putting the needs of her family first and never asking for anything in return. Through every challenge, she met life with grace and resilience, rarely complaining and always offering love instead. She was a light to everyone who knew her, and her positivity radiated in all that she did. She was the very best Gigi, and her greatest joy and accomplishments were her grandchildren, Harper Clare and Alden Charles. Family was everything to Deb – her husband and her children were the center of her world. A true “glass half full” person, Deb lived by the belief that “where there is a will, there is a way”.

A memorial mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s School. Online condolences may be shared at weberfh.net.

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01/24/2026

Michael J. Grubenhoff

DELPHOS – Michael J. Grubenhoff, age 69, of Delphos, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He was born May 27, 1956, in Lima to Othmer (Bob) and Rita (Mueller) Grubenhoff, who both preceded him in death. On June 1, 1985, he married Terri (Kleman) Grubenhoff, who preceded him in death on March 29, 2021. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Dan Grubenhoff and sister in law Nancy (Post) Grubenhoff.

He is survived by two sons, Michael L. R. (Erin Eppley) Grubenhoff, and Joseph P. (Kristina Franks) Grubenhoff of Delphos; a daughter, Elizabeth A. (Ben) Wiley of Beavercreek; Patrick Kundert of Delphos; two sisters, Elaine (Joe) Kulbako of Sarasota, FL, and Diana Grubenhoff of Ft. Meyers, FL; and seven grandchildren, Leo, Vander, Madeline, Griffin, Grace, Caroline, and Henry.

Mike worked in construction with Lee Restoration, where he served as a safety director and project manager. He was a devoted member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and a proud graduate of Delphos St. John’s High School, Class of 1974. He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Dayton, Class of 1978.

For two years, he served as the President of the Phi Kappa Mu fraternity. A lifelong lover of sports and competition, he was a member of the 1989 Kruse Furniture State Champion Softball team, amongst several other teams. Known for his powerful swing, Mike seemed to hit home runs nearly every time he stepped up to the plate—just as he did in life, leading with confidence, strength, and a heart of gold.

He was an active member of Delphos City Council, St. John’s Hall of Fame committee, GriefShare and the Knights of Columbus where he managed the bar and coordinated events. He took great pride in making sure everyone felt welcome, ensuring gatherings ran smoothly, and creating a place where friendships were formed and strengthened. His presence, leadership, and willingness to serve made a meaningful impact for his community.

Above all else, Mike was an incredible husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. His family was his greatest pride, and he cherished every moment spent with them. He will be remembered for his unwavering love, faith, his strength, and the joy he brought into the lives of so many. His legacy lives on through the family and friends who were fortunate enough to know and love him. He will be greatly missed, and would like to tell everyone to “Live Long and Prosper”.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a K of C Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. followed by a Parish Wake Service at 7:45 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knights of Columbus. Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net

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