Charles Franklin Altstaetter's Obituary
Charles Altstaetter Obituary
Cairo, Ohio Charles Franklin Altstaetter, 94, died at 8:55 am, on Monday, February 20, 2017, at Otterbein of Cridersville. He was born on June 5, 1922, in Allen County to Emil and Lula (Garner) Altstaetter. They both preceded him in death. On September 22, 1946, he married Louise Vandemark and she survives at Primrose Retirement Community, Lima. Charles is survived by his children: Michael (Mary Jo) Altstaetter of Bellefontaine, Gail (Melinda) Altstaetter of Lima, Carol (Charlie) Doseck of New Knoxville, and Dennis (Nancy) Altstaetter of Wendell, NC; 11 grandchildren: 18 great-grandchildren and one sister: Rosa Lee (Dick) Greenway of Pandora. He was preceded in death by a brother: Jacob "Jack" (Leah) Altstaetter; one son in-law: Dennis Katterheinrich, and one great grandson. Charles served in the Army during WWII. He was a member of the Cairo American Legion Post, where he had served as Commander. He worked as a tool and die maker at Westinghouse for 40 years. He was a member of the Lima Baptist Temple. Charles enjoyed working in his print shop, gardening and woodworking. He found pleasure in making small plaques with Bible verses in numerous languages, which he shared with many people including missionaries throughout the world. Services will begin at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Lima Baptist Temple. Pastor Gary Hohman will officiate, with burial to follow at Altstaetter Cemetery, with Military Rites by Columbus Grove American Legion and VFW Color Guard. Friends may call Friday from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 pm at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, Columbus Grove, and one hour prior to the service at the Lima Baptist Temple, 982 Brower Road, Lima, Ohio 45801. Memorials may be made to Lima Baptist Temple Mission Fund. Online condolences may be expressed at hartmansonsfuneralhome.com.
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