All Obituaries

Karen E. (Mohr) Shelt, age 77, of Toledo, passed away peacefully of natural causes Thursday evening, December 3, 2020 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  She was born in Wauseon on December 10, 1942 and was the first of four children to the late Robert O. Mohr and Rose (Mull) Mohr.  Karen was a decorated graduate of Wauseon High School in 1960 and went on to attend the University of Toledo where she received her Bachelor’s of Education Degree in 1975.  On August 26, 1961,...

Richard M. Goldsmith, age 89, of Wauseon, passed away Sunday morning, November 29, 2020 at The Toledo Hospital.  Dick was born in Wauseon on January 24, 1931 to the late Harry H. and Caroline (Sauder) Goldsmith.  He met Madeline “Midge” McBride and they were united in marriage on February 5, 1950, and together they raised two children.  Dick was a self employed plasterer for over 40 years.  He and his brother Herman, were well known for their quality of work...

Thomas E. Krause, age 81, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday, November 26, 2020.  Tom was born in Delta on October 4, 1939 to Arnold Krause and Gladys (Scherer) Krause.  He graduated Swanton High School in 1957 and served the U.S. Navy from June 12, 1957 – September 29, 1960; when honorably discharged.  T.E. was a mariner, a brother, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a friend, a hunter, a cook, and a master. Tom was a master machinist, and knife...

Joshua Alan Mull, age 37, of Napoleon, passed away early Sunday morning, November 22, 2020 at Mercy Health Hospital in Defiance.  He was born in Toledo on August 19, 1983 to Gregory Mull and Vicki (Balusik) Mull.  Josh was a 2002 graduate of Pittsford High School in Pittsford Michigan.  Shortly after High School he was involved in an auto accident that left him disabled.  Although limited in his physical abilities, Josh was always positive with his attitude and was the...

Carolyn Sue Yackee, age 86, of Wauseon passed away Tuesday morning, November 17, 2020 at Parkview Hospital Randallia in Ft. Wayne, IN.  She was born in Wauseon on October 2, 1934 to the late Alva Saunders and Thelma (Forest) Saunders.  Carolyn was a graduate of Wauseon High School.  On February 28, 1954 she married Jarol “Jerry” Yackee and treasured their 66 years of loving marriage and friendship. She was a devoted farmer’s wife, taking meals to her husband...

Roger L. Pfund, age 76, of Wauseon, passed away at Toledo Hospital on Friday morning, November 6, 2020.  He was born on September 30, 1944 to the late Nelson P. Pfund and Thelma (Wagner) Pfund.  Roger was raised on the family farm in Wauseon along with his three brothers, Richard, Ronald and Rodney.  He graduated from Wauseon High School in 1962, then received his Bachelor’s of Education from Morehead College and later his Master’s Degree from the University of...

Ralph A. Zimmerman, age 77, passed away Saturday evening, October 31, 2020 at his Delta home.  He was born in Toledo on July 8, 1943 to the late Harry C. Zimmerman and Margaret (Bower) Zimmerman.  Ralph graduated from Swanton High School in 1961.  He was an Army veteran, having served during the Vietnam War from 1968-1974.  On June 25, 1977 he was united in marriage to Pamela J. Connin and together were blessed with two daughters, Michelle and Nicole.  Ralph worked...

Helen M. Clingaman, age 95, of Wauseon, passed away early Saturday morning, October 31, 2020 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon.  She was born in Wauseon on July 22, 1925 to Glen J. Loveland and Bertha (Metcalf) Loveland.  Helen was a graduate of Wauseon High School.  On November 10, 1946 she married John G. Clingaman and he preceded her in death on January 29, 2014.  For over 40 years Helen was district manager of Beeline Fashions; where she grew great friendships with all her...

Kathryn L. Leu, age 95, of Delta, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, October 26, 2020 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  She was born on January 22, 1925, the only child to the late Louis Moll and Jeanette (Eicher) Moll.  After graduating from Tri-State Business College, Katie worked for Toledo Steel Products until they moved their factory out of state.  She then served as a secretary for Tillotson Manufacturing in Toledo.  Upon moving to Delta, Katie was employed as a...

Renee D. DeShetler Held, age 55, of Delta, peacefully passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 20, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.  She was born in Toledo on September 8, 1965 to Linda (Clay) DeShetler and the late Ralph DeShetler.  Renee graduated from Whitmer High School in 1984 and served in the cafeteria with the Pike-Delta-York school system for more than 25 years.  She was a member of the Delta Eagles and St. Caspar Catholic Church in Wauseon.  On July 21,...