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James Ewald Obituary
WAPAKONETA — James W. "Jim" Ewald, 70, of Wapakoneta, died 5:37 p.m., Mon. May 14, 2018, at Mercy Health- St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born Nov. 21, 1947, in Lima, the son of Eugene "Bill" & Ruth (Hole) Ewald, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 10, 1971, he married Pamela Krites, and she preceded him in death on June 8, 2000. On Dec. 21, 2001, he married Kristine A. (Niese) Eisert, and she survives.
Other survivors include, 3 sons, Todd (Marian) Ewald, Wapakoneta, Patrick Ewald, Wapakoneta, & Kristopher Ewald, St. Marys, 2 step-children, Julie (Roger) Smith, & Jeff (Amy) Eisert, both of Wapakoneta, 5 grandchildren, Jared Smith, Megan Smith, Alex Eisert, Ethan Eisert, & Jacob Rushton, 2 brothers, Dr. Gary (Janet) Ewald, Ashland, OH & Joe (Cathy) Ewald, Powell, OH, brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Nancy Kramer, Jane Krites, Jean (Rollin) Lutterbein, Patricia Hinegardner, Christine Krites, Barb (Dave) Copeland, Nick (Kathy) Krites, Polly (Scott) Thomas, Cindy (Phil) DiSorbo, Phil (Deb) Niese, Melissa (Jim) Staelgraeve, Tom (Sue) Niese, Mitch Niese, Leslie (Mike) Covey, & Doug (Vi) Niese, Numerous nieces and nephews,
He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Linda Ewald, and 2 brothers-in-law, Kenneth Kramer & Dan Hinegardner.
Jim was a route driver for Pepsi Cola for 23 years, and then worked for the City of Wapakoneta Recycling Dept., retiring after 13 years. A 1966 graduate of St. Joseph High School, he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. He also attended St. Patrick Catholic Church, Glynwood. His other memberships included the Sons of the American Legion, Post #330, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #691, and the former Elks Lodge, all of Wapakoneta. Jim was a huge fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Detroit Tigers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his younger years, he coached Little League in Wapakoneta, and enjoyed golfing.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Fri. May 18, 2017, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, Fr. Sean Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m., Thurs. and 9-9:45 a.m., at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, 1102 Lincoln Ave. (St. Rt. 501), Wapakoneta. Memorials may be directed to the Stained Glass
Window Funds at St. Patrick Catholic Church or St. Joseph Catholic Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.bayliffandeleyfh.com.
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Mary and Bill Luedeke
May 17, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I' Always remember when my Dad was Ill and Jim would come over and they would talk sports for hours. He was a wonderful friend who will be missed. All our love.
Jim Hanes
May 17, 2018
My sympathies to Jim's family. I am sorry for your loss.
May 16, 2018
Thoughts and prayers from Texas. We love you guys. Karen and Brian
Nancy Ainsworth
May 16, 2018
Sending sympathy to your family. Such a nice man. Fellow former City employee. May God comfort you now, and always.
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May 16, 2018
Sending sympathy to your family. Was a fellow City employee. He was such a nice man. May God comfort you, now, & always.
Sherry Hale
May 16, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of comfort as I am in New Jersey and unable to make it to the funeral. Love to all!
Jill Anthony
May 16, 2018
My sincere sympathies to Teenie & the Ewald family. May God wrap his loving arms around you & comfort you at this most difficult time.
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