Carl Ludwig Serr

Carl Ludwig Serr, 84, of rural Wapakoneta, passed away peacefully, 7:44 p.m., Wed. Aug. 8, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 25, 1928, in Auglaize Co., the son of Otto & Sophia (Metz) Serr, who are deceased. He attended Botkins School until his junior year and graduated from Jackson Center High School in 1946. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1947 and served his country during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1951. Carl married Phyllis (Finley) Serr on June 29, 1952, and she survives. Carl and Phyllis celebrated 60 years of marriage together. Three children were born to this union- Karen (Richard) Hatfield, Wapakoneta, Connie (Wayne) Schneider, Botkins, and Carl (Mindy) Serr, Wapakoneta. Carl is also survived by 6 grandchildren- Chris and Allison Hatfield, Ryan (Kara) Schneider, Shawn (Andrea) Schneider, Jackson and Leah Serr, and 3 great grandchildren, Makenzie, Lydia, and Kelsey Schneider. One grandson, Nathaniel Scott Hatfield preceded him in death, as well as a daughter-in-law, Megan (Peachey) Serr. Carl was preceded in death by 6 of his 7 siblings, Leona (Gilbert) Schumann, Hulda Serr, Margaret Serr, Herman (Katharine), Willis (Ruth), and Edison (Rosemary) Serr. His youngest brother Ernest (Beverly) Serr survives in Texas. Carl retired in 1994 after 26 years of service with the United States Postal Service where he worked as a letter carrier and window clerk. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Botkins, where he was baptized and confirmed. He was also a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars, Post # 3316, Jackson Center, and the American Legion, Heiland Post #446, Anna. Carl enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an avid antique collector and loved to attend auctions. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Mon. Aug. 13, 2012, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Botkins, Pastor Bob Carter officiating. Burial is to follow in the Loramie Valley Cemetery. Botkins, where military rites will be conducted. The family will receive family and friends 2-8 p.m., Sun. Aug.12, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, and 1 hr prior to the service Mon. at the church. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Paul Lutheran Church or to the Carl and Phyllis Serr Family Scholarship (Botkins Local School).

Carl Ludwig Serr

June 25, 1928 - August 8, 2012