Gordon Moenter

DELPHOS – Gordon H. Moenter, 88, of Delphos, passed away Sunday evening, October 23, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita's surrounded by his family.

He was born May 11, 1934, in Allen County to the late Carl and Matilda (Geise) Moenter. Gordie married the love of his life, Imelda 'Minnie' Utrup on August 24, 1963.

Gordie graduated from Delphos St. John's High School in 1953. He went in the Army in 1957 for two years. He was very proud to serve his country.

He loved the farm life, helping his dad farm at a young age. He always told everyone how he used to drive horses. He was always fixing things and trying to make it better for everyone. He was a great handyman.

Gordie drove a milk truck for 37 years, for the last four years he took Minnie along every day. When he retired, wherever you saw them they were always together. Their love for each other grew more every day. They were blessed to have 59 years together. He was the best husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was always playing jokes on someone. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Minnie of Delphos; four children, Dr. Darlene (Ruben) Rodriguez of Cleveland, Michael (Stephanie) Moenter of Delphos, Cheryl (Anthony) Balsamo of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Michelle 'Munch' Moenter of Delphos; eight grandchildren, Brenda (Adam) Crowe, Chris (Katie) Moenter, Justin Moenter, Eli Moenter, Matthew Rodriguez, Lauren Rodriguez, Felicia Balsamo and Dylan Balsamo; and five great-grandchildren, Landen Moenter, Brooklyn Moenter, Braelyn Moenter, Sophia Crowe and Kensley Crowe. He is also survived by two sisters, Alice Drexler and Dolores Meyer both of Wapak; a brother, Irvin (Rosanna) Moenter of Delphos; and a cousin, Ralph Lauser of Delphos.

Gordie was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers-in-law, Andy Drexler and Albert Meyer; and a grandson, Ruben Rodriguez Jr.

Visitation will be from 2:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 26 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 7:45 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery with military honors conducted by Delphos Veterans Council.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to St John's Parish Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at www.weberfh.net.