Glenn D. Krites

Glenn D. Krites, 72, of Buckland, died 6:12 p.m., Tues. Sept. 8, 2009, at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 13, 1936, in Auglaize Co., near Buckland, the son of Virgil & Cecelia (Taylor) Krites, who preceded him in death. On Dec. 11, 1955, he married Hannah J. Holtzapple, and she survives. Other survivors include, 3 sons, Glen M. (Maggie) Krites, Cridersville, Carl (Renee) Krites, Wapakoneta, Eric (Pam) Krites, Wapakoneta, a daughter, Rebecca (Jereme Sager) Krites, Buckland, 8 grandchildren, Kristy (Mike) Vondran, Caleb Krites, Brandon Krites, Cory Krites, Jacob Krites, Brandon Lora, Joel Sager, and Alanna Sager, 2 great grandchildren, Braden & Caden Vondran, 2 brothers, Harold (Margaret) Krites, Wapakoneta, Robert (Virginia) Krites, Cridersville, a sister, Betty Fenneman, Spencerville, a sister-in-law, Rose Krites, Wapakoneta. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Krites, and a sister Mary Howell. Mr. Krites retired in 1990 after 31 years at Teledyne Ohio Steel as a millwright. He had previously worked at National Lime and Stone Co. and was a part time farmer. He was a graduate of Buckland High School and was very active in the community, coaching Little League, a 30 year member of the Buckland Volunteer Fire Department, and served as Mayor of the village for four years in the sixties. He is presently serving as president of Buckland town council and was a member of the Buckland Historical Society. He was also past president and member of the Wapakoneta City School Board as well as being a part of the levee passage and the construction of Wapakoneta Senior High School. He was a member of Hamer Lodge #167 F. & A. M., Wapakoneta, serving as worshipful master 4 times. He was a member of the Wapakoneta Chapter, Royal Arch Masons #183 and Brands Lake Fishing Club. He enjoyed painting, fishing, camping, and wood working. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Sat. Sept. 12, 2009, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, Pastor Kent Place officiating. Burial is to follow in the Buckland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m., Fri. and 1 hour prior to the service Sat. at the funeral home, where a Masonic Memorial service will be 7:30 p.m., Fri. Memorials may be directed to the Ohio Masonic Home or to the American Heart Association.

Glenn D. Krites

November 13, 1936 - September 8, 2009