Elmer Fortener's obituary , Passed away on January 26, 2024 in Delphos, Ohio

Elmer Fortener

June 27, 1933 - January 26, 2024 (90 years old)

Delphos, Ohio

Elmer Fortener's obituary , Passed away on January 26, 2024 in Delphos, Ohio

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Weber Funeral Home

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Elmer Fortener

June 27, 1933 - January 26, 2024 (90 years old)

Delphos, Ohio

Elmer Fortener Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Elmer Fortener of Delphos, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 90, on January 26, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elmer Fortener to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Fortener and Regina Fortener (Schmitt); his son Robert Eugene; his granddaughter Katie Hayson; his great grandchildren, Aubrey Klausing and Claire Hayson; and his siblings, Eugene Schmitt, Robert Fortener, Jr., John Fortener and Helen Bottorff.

He is survived by: his children, Rick Fortener (Marla) of Delphos, Barb Myers (Bill) of Van Wert, Bonnie Mullenhour (Bill) of Delphos and Connie Klausing (Denny) of Delphos; his grandchildren, Laura Schram (Keith), Ricky Fortener, Karen Juarez (Rigo), David Hayson (Sarah), Tyler Hayson (Taylor), Kyle Mullenhour (Katie), Kory Mullenhour (Tammy), Kayla Mullenhour, Brad Klausing (Kendra) and AJ Klausing (Alyssa); and his sisters, Frani Wurst (Roger) of Delphos and Karen Osting (Norm) of Troy. He is also survived by 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Van Wert Manor Activities Fund or the charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Weber Funeral Home



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January 28, 2024

Sara Powers wrote a sympathy message

“Sending most sincere condolences in the loss of your beloved Elmer. His cousin, June (Weber) Link remembers him fondly as one of her favorite cousins who always had a story to tell and a laugh to share each time she saw him. He will be sadly missed.”


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Jan 29

Visitation

Weber Funeral Home
1840 E 5th St, Delphos, OH 45833

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Jan 29

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Weber Funeral Home
1840 E 5th St, Delphos, OH 45833

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Jan 30

Visitation

Weber Funeral Home
1840 E 5th St, Delphos, OH 45833

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Jan 30

Funeral Mass

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
331 E 2nd St, Delphos, OH 45833

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Jan 30

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Resurrection Cemetery

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