DeWayne A. Wortkoetter

DeWayne A. Wortkoetter, age 85, of rural Edon, Ohio, died at 9:31 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Wortkoetter was a graduate of Edon High School and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and life member of the Edon Farmer's Co-op and Farm Bureau. DeWayne was a life-long dairy and grain farmer. He enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre.

DeWayne A. Wortkoetter was born on May 21, 1940, in Williams County, the son of Oscar A. and Ila M. (Blomeke) Wortkoetter. He married Linda L. Headley on Jan. 27, 1962, in Blakeslee, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on June 30, 2008.

DeWayne is survived by three sons, Andrew J. (Sarah) Wortkoetter, of Greenfield, Indiana, Alan J. (Michelle) Wortkoetter, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Marvin A. (Melody Sheely) Wortkoetter, of Edon, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren; his sister, Regina Bowling, of Edon and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda; one son, John D. Wortkoetter, in 1985 and long-time companion Shirley Ann Aldrich in 2022.

Services for DeWayne Workoetter will be on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Blakeslee, Ohio, with Father Daniel Borgelt officiating. Visitation will be held at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Krill Funeral Home, Edon, Ohio.

Memorials in the name of DeWayne Wortkoetter are requested to Dystrophic Epidermoylisis Bullosa Research Association (DEBRA).

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