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Alfred Schell Obituary

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CONVOY — Alfred W. Schell, 95, died at 3:02 p.m. June 24, 2016, at C.H.P.-Inpatient Hospice Center in Van Wert.

Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Reformed Church of America, Harrison Township. The Rev. Chad Strabbing will officiate. Burial will be in I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Convoy with military rites by the American Legion.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Cowan & Son Funeral Home, Van Wert, and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Lima News from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2016.

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Sondra Samples

June 27, 2016

Sympathy to all loved ones.

Judy Miller

June 27, 2016

Dear Kathy and Family,
I am so sorry for your recent loss. May eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace!
With deepest sympathy,
Judy(Sanders) Miller

Paul, Stephanie and Blake Pericich

June 26, 2016

Treasured memories of a very special person, and much love to you all during this difficult time.

Roger Kohn

June 25, 2016

What a wonderful man and great mentor! Love to you and prayers for your family.

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