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WAUSEON HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS OF 1969
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It is with a heavy heart to post classmate Jim Rower's wife Carolyn Louise (Rohrs) Rower, 80, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, at Toledo Hospital.
Our prayers are with Jim and families.
Ron Zimmerman:
Sally Zimmerman, "Ron Zimmermans wife": advised me on Thursday 05/26/2022 Ron passed away. Ron fought this damn disease for years. However, the cancer took Ron. Ron will be missed! Prayers to Sally and family.
Another Sad Day:
Bill Omstead's wife Cindy
passed away March 25th.
Please send prayers for Bill
and familes.
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It is with a heavy heart for me to post another fallen classmate.
Curtis Fauver passed away
December 23rd 2021.
Curt fell to the Covid virus.
Our prayers go out to all families.
It is another sad day to post another fallen classmate.
Cathy Ledyard passed away.
WE have lost another one of our clasmates.
Paulette Clair has found her way to heaven. Paulett will be missed!
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Catherine Ann Wagenknecht
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You may have known her as Catherine Ann Ledyard born on March 24, 1951, until June 17, 1972, when she married James (Jim) Wagenknecht and became forever known as Catherine (Cathy) Ann Wagenknecht.
You may have known her from Wauseon where she was born to Charles and Leilah Ledyard and graduated from Wauseon High School. Sister to Mike Ledyard (Kris) and Norris Ledyard.
You may have known her through her husband Jim, or through her children Lori Wagenknecht (Jeff Brown) and Benjamin Wagenknecht (Elizabeth Wagenknecht).
You may have known her through her grandchildren Aaron Brown, Allyssa Wagenknecht, Leilah Wagenknecht, Vivian Wagenknecht, Evelyn Wagenknecht, and Johna Brown.
You may have known her from Lake George and Devil’s Lake where she spent her summers sailing, water skiing, and boating with the Ledyard’s and the Wagenknecht’s.
You may have known her throughout her career beginning as an LPN at Mercy Hospital downtown Toledo, OH, to Computer Land, Sarcom, Cardinal Staffing, and eventually retiring from Pomeroy.
You may have known her from Myrtle Beach where she and Jim spent a month or two during the winter for about 14 years on the beach enjoying family and friends.
You may have known her from Hamilton Lake where she and Jim retired to. She was President of the Hamilton Lake Association and involved with the Stueben County Lake Council.
You may have known her as a faithful servant of God whose faith was the cornerstone of her life since childhood. She offered spiritual leadership and companionship, and led Bible studies and prayer groups in various churches over her lifetime.
Cathy wore many hats throughout her life, but the most important were loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother (Mee-Mah).
She will be in our hearts forever and never forgotten.
Services for Cathy will be private. The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Fair Haven Foundation, 1702 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 or to Heartland Hospice, 2720 Dupont Commerce Ct., #210, Ft. Wayne, IN 46825. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.grisierfh.com. Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon, Ohio has been entrusted with arrangements.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Catherine Ann (Ledyard) Wagenknecht, please visit our floral store.
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It was Just a few days ago Ron called me to let me know that his cancer has won! Ron said he has about two weeks before he goes to see the Lord.
Well, I called Ron yesterday 5/24/2022 Ron's wife Sally answered the phone. I talk with her and she advised that Ron is unable to to talk. Ron is slowly slipping into the ready stage to meet Jesus. God Bless Ron Zimmerman, Amen!
This is not easy! Another dear friend of mine, Allan Edgar has passed away from cancer. Allan has been battleing this damn desease for over a year.
Allan will be missed by everyone who new him. Please send prayers to Kathy and family.
Charles Van Pelt
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Charles Vanpelt (Fostoria, Ohio), born in Wauseon, Ohio, who passed away on January 16, 2020, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles Vanpelt to show support.
This is not easy for me to post another fallen classmate.
Richard Gearig passed away June 2023
Richard will be missed by all.
God Bless Richard's family. Prayers to all!
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FOR those of us who remember Larry Goon, Larry has passed away.
I do not have any details at this time. I have know Larry since grade school. We have occasionally stayed in contact. We even drove truck together. Larry was a funny and great guy. He will be missed.
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Our 50th class reunion also has come and gone. It was great to see so many classmates for the 50th. Gary and Melanie Lind did a suburb job hosting our 50th. Thank you Gary and Melanie. Now we will soon be working on our 55th.
It will be here before you know it.
Hope to see everyone there.
Brad
The 45th class reunion has come and gone.
It was great to be able to spend time with fellow classmate.
I think everyone had a great time. The food was outstanding and plenty of it, so you know me, I ate well!
A special thanks goes out to Annie for opening her home and being such a gracious host.
Also a special thanks go out to Dee Jackson, Peggy Lauber, Barb Moody, Dianne Fenicle and Connie Weber for helping. If I am leaving anyone out, I apologize, my memory is getting worse.
For those of you who were not able to attend, I would like to bring you up to speed.
Gary and Melanie Lind has volunteered to chair the 50th class reunion. Thank you Gary and Melanie.
Jim Weber was the entertainment for the evening singing and playing his music along with some of the oldies. What a great job Jim did.
Randall Clark and family were on their way to attend the reunion but was involved in an accident.
All are ok but totaled the vehicle. I believe God was riding with them! So obviously they could not attend. Let's keep Randall and family in our prayers.
Mike Ziegler was able to attend both Friday and Saturday events. Mike was involved in a motorcycle accident a few years back and has not fully recovered from the incident and is struggling with a bad leg. Although having issues with his leg, Mike was very cheerful and fun to be around. Let's keep Mike in our prayers as well.
Glenn Badenhop had surgery for colon cancer just a week before the reunion. Glenn was able to attend the reunion and looked good. Glenn's prognosis is good for complete recovery. Please keep Glenn in your prayers as well.
Gloria "Garcia" Benavidez attended her first class reunion and as Gloria said, had a great time and wishes she had attended more of them.
As soon as I get more info and some pictures, I will post them on our website.
Brad
Classmates:
Your input is very important to us. Please let us know what you think!
You can go to the contact page and put your information there and send it to David Wolf or myself. This website is for all to use to keep up with fellowship of other classmates or just to say hello. If you have any suggestions you would like to see on this site, let us know.
Brad