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Submitted: 10/22/16 • Approved: 10/22/16 • Last Updated: 1/27/17 • R234123-G234122-S3
Paul -WWII-PFC US Army
Paul, 92, 3619 State Route 66, Houston, died at 12:00 p.m., at the Kindred Center at St. Rita's Memorial Hospital.
He was the son of David and Elizabeth (Didier) Wogaman. On Apr 10, 1943, he married Glenna Russell, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Larry (Terri), Houston; two daughters:Donna Jean Weaver, St. Marys, and Darlene (Dave) Mummey, Houston; and seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
Deceased are a a brother, Robert; and a son-in-law, Doug Weaver.
He was a W.W.II veteran of the United States Army, where he served in the 99th Division - 371st Field Artillery. He was stationed in Germany in the area of the Rhine River and in Belgium. He was a heavy machine gun operator and in the course of his three years he was also posted in several parts of the U.S., including Mississippi, Texas and Oklahoma. After the war he worked full-time on a farm. In 1954 he took on a job as custodian at the Houston School until 1966. He worked at LeRoi Dresser for 2 years, and then for the Shelby County Garage until he retired at 60 years old. After retirement he helped out at Houston Elevator and Michael's Mowers. He was proud that he helped start the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Departments in Houston. He was a member of the Houston Community Center and a member of the Oran Christian Church. He was also a member of the American Legion and VFW in Ft. Loramie. He enjoyed playing cards, camping and boating with friends and family. He loved his old wheel horse tractor. He also loved to square dance and go to flea markets where he would sell his wood crafts. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Glenna obit-
Glenna Bell Wogaman, 92, of Houston, passed away at 7:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Heritage Manor in Minster.
She was born on May 27, 1923, in Shelby County, the daughter of the late Charles and Kate (Hardesty) Russell. On April 10, 1943, Glenna married Paul Wogaman and he preceded her in death on May 29, 2013.
Glenna is survived by her three children, Larry (Terri) Wogaman, Donna (Art Ayers) Weaver, and Darlene (Dave) Mummey, all of Houston, Ohio; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, Doral Russell, and one sister, Opal Liess.
Mrs. Wogaman loved children and was a babysitter all her life. She babysat many, many children over her lifetime. She was a life member of the Oran Christian Church and enjoyed playing cards and going camping. Glenna will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, at 10 a.m. at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., Sidney, with the Rev. Dale Ritts officiating. Burial will follow at Houston Cemetery in Houston, Ohio.
Contributed on 10/22/16 by cemeterysaver
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