Archive - Jul 2012
Robert C. Cisco Sr., 87, of St. Marys, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2012, surrounded by his family.
He was born Jan. 11, 1925, in Allen County, to Mary “Mollie†(Sherer) and O.V. Bud Cisco. On Aug. 22, 1945, he married Elnora Weyant, and she survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Robert L. (Karen) Cisco, of Celina, Veryl (Denise) Cisco, of St. Marys, and Dennis (Krista) Cisco, of Anna; and two daughters, Judy (Roy) McGinnis, of St. Marys, and Sharon (Mike) Miller, of Wapakoneta.
Joe R. Pepple, 86, of Waynesfield, died at 4:05 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2012, at Otterbein-Cridersville.
He was born Oct. l, 1925, in Union Township, Auglaize County, to Gladys Irene (Day) and Colby William Pepple, and they preceded him in death. On Nov. 21, 1946, in Pandora, he married Agnes S. Burry and she survives in Waynesfield.
Two Memorial High School graduates left the stage Monday as the latest in a long-line of royalty as the king and queen of the 160th Auglaize County Fair.
When Sarah Wilker’s name was announced as the 2012 Auglaize County Junior Fair queen, she was surprised, even shedding a few tears after her emotional win.
“I was shocked,” Wilker said. “It’s definitely a great honor, and I’m very honored to represent Auglaize County.”
Eight youngsters from Germany arrived Sunday in Wapakoneta to catch a glimpse of teenage life in the United States as part of the exchange program with the theme “Catch Your Dream.”
Cheryl Drexler, president of the Sister City program, said they are hoping the German students can catch a glimpse of what it is like to be an American teenager during their stay here. All six children making the trip are 16.
A return trip inside the Wapakoneta Walmart to attempt to steal more items resulted Friday afternoon in the apprehension of two men on theft charges.
Artillus Porter, 38, of Lima, and Wesley Palmer, 35, of Harrod, had loaded their vehicle with 22 bottles of laundry detergent they hadn’t paid for when they decided to go back into the store at 1257 Bellefontaine St. and grab a few more items at 3:30 p.m., Wapakoneta Police Department Clerk Denise Kohler said.
July 30th
A new state law permitting dogs “one free bite” is more restrictive and creating more red tape for dog wardens, one county official says in criticizing the law which took effect May 22.
“In my opinion, this law was a mistake,” Auglaize County Dog Warden Russ Bailey said. “There are some state officials who have predicted we will see a steady increase in pit bull attacks.”
UNIOPOLIS — Every summer the Hall family returns to Uniopolis for the annual Uniopolis Firemen’s Jamboree to benefit the village’s fire department.
Josh Hall grew up in the rural Auglaize County village and his parents still live in town. For years, he has been bringing his wife, Shonda, and their three children back to enjoy the festival he grew up attending every year as a child.
“We come every single year,” Shonda Hall said.
The 160th version of the Auglaize County Fair is now in full swing.
“It’s going terrific,” Auglaize County Fair Manager Fred Piehl said Sunday. “They are still going in and we are putting the finishing touches on everything.”
Sunday’s schedule saw a full slate of events, including the 4-H Style Review, Open Class Beef Breeding Show, wrestling and the Truck War. Piehl said the 4-H members in the county are one of the largest contingents in the state.
L. Eileen Kempfer, 87, 2901 Fair Road, Sidney, died at 6:42 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012 at 6:42 p.m.
Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Jacob Lutheran Church in Anna. Burial will follow at Pearl Cemetery in Swanders.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cromes Funeral Home in Sidney and 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Wilbur J. Schweitzer, 91, of Wapakoneta, died at 5:02 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012, at the St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
He was born July 10, 1921, in Auglaize County, the son of Clara (Frankenburg) and Frank Schweitzer, who preceded him in death. On Aug. 5, 1947, he married Eulalia M. Wachauf, and she survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Barbara (Robert) Prueter, of New Knoxville; a son, Ronald (Lynn) Schweitzer, of Wapakoneta; and four grandchildren, Mark Prueter, Sarah Schweitzer, Ann Schweitzer, and Nathaniel Schweitzer.
