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1932
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2021
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Robert Wortkoetter Obituary
He was born on April 26, 1932, to Andrew and Sarah (Thiel) Wortkoetter in Florence Township, Ohio. Robert was a graduate of Edon High School. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Army from 1952-54 during the Korean War. On August 22, 1953, he married Carol (Brown) Wortkoetter who survives.
Bob was a faithful member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He worked for over 38 years as a foreman at General Motors until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of VMCCA Defiance Chapter, (Vintage Motor Car Club of America). He had a passion for old cars, and he enjoyed going to Silver Lake and playing euchre with his family and friends.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Carol L. Wortkoetter of Defiance, and his children: James (Deb) Wortkoetter of Old Monroe, Missouri, Thomas Wortkoetter of Lockport, New York, and Becky (Steve) Arps of Napoleon, Ohio. He also leaves behind his grandchildren: Sarah Homan, Timothy (Gretchen Hsu) Wortkoetter, Benjamin (Becky) Wortkoetter, Andrew Wortkoetter and Stephanie (Shane) Huntley, and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers, Oscar, William, Vincent and Richard Wortkoetter.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, from 9-10:45 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. at the church, with Father Randy Giesige officiating. Burial will follow the service at Brunersburg Cemetery.
Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to St. Mary Catholic Church, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.
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John Tobias
December 4, 2021
I was a Millwright at the foundry, and knew Woody for a lot of years. He was a good man, and also a good friend. I am sorry to hear he has died. So many folks that Woody and I knew have passed away. I retired in 1997, after 37 years, and never saw Woody since he retired. Condolences to the His family. I am 82 years old and have lost many friends I knew from working at G.M. Woody is one of the many I was friends with.
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