Tuesday, March 7th, 2023
Wilbur Sturwold
Wilbur A. Sturwold, 90, of Russia, Ohio, died at 9:24 AM on March 5, 2023 at his home in Russia.
He was born on February 12, 1933 in S.t Patrick, Ohio to the late John & Mary (Dwenger) Sturwold. He married Mary Jane Luthman on June 27, 1959 in St. Patrick Church, St. Patrick, Ohio. She preceded him in death on March 5, 2007.
He is survived by his children: Kathy Sturwold & Jim Joyce, Russia, Ohio, Robert and Barbara Hill, Houston, Ohio, Barbara Brandewie & fiancé Bill Gelhaus, Minster, Wilbur "Bill" J. & Carrie Sturwold, Fort Loramie, and David & Kelly, Minster; grandchildren: James Vondenhuevel, Megan Brandewie, & Joe Buehler, Holly Brandewie, Nicole Brandewie, Kayla & Josh Wehri, Kelsey & Tanner Wiley, Troy Sturwold, and one great grandchild: Maxine Buehler, brother John & Marlene Sturwold, Minster.
He was preceded in death by a great grandchild, Eleanor Vondenhuevel, siblings, twin brother Gilbert Sturwold, Clarence & Helen Sturwold, Marilyn & Virgil Gaerke, Ralph & Mary Ann Sturwold, Irma & Charles Wendeln, Norma & Warnie Alexander.
He was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia. Wilbur proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War while stationed in Orleans, France. He was a lifelong farmer and retired from General Motors after 40 years. He was a member of American Legion Post #355, Fort Loramie, Minster Eagles #1391, Versailles Eagles #2347, Covington Amvets Post #66, Celina Moose Lodge #1473 and the Russia Catholic War Veterans #661. He enjoyed playing cards, watching his grandchildren's sporting events and other activities. He loved watching baseball games and cutting wood and cruising around in his convertible.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 AM on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at St. Remy Catholic Church. Burial with full military honors will be held at St. Remy Cemetery.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home Funeral Home, Russia, from 3 to 7 PM on Wednesday and from 9 to 9:30 AM on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Everheart Hospice.
Condolences may be left at http://www.hogenkampfh.com.
