Ivan J. Hemmert

Ivan J. Hemmert, 81, of Wapakoneta, died at 5:30 p.m., Sat. May 17, 2008, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, following an extended illness.� He was born April 17, 1927, in Auglaize Co., OH, the son of Frank B. & Matilda (Schneider) Hemmert, who preceded him in death.� On Nov. 18, 1950, he married Betty L. Wills, and she survives. Other survivors include,4 children, Christine (Daniel) Bauer, Toledo, OH, Gregory (Wilanna) Hemmert, Maumee, OH, Gary (Susan) Hemmert, Toledo, OH, Eric (Debra) Hemmert, Bellefontaine, OH, 11 grandchildren, Beth (Max) Walter, Stephanie (Peter) Weisenburger, Katie Bauer, Alethea Collins, Danielle Hemmert, Sam Hemmert, Missy Hemmert, Nick Hemmert, Matt Hemmert, Michael Hemmert, Ryan Hemmert, 2 great grandchildren, Anthony & Hannah Collins, a sister, Winona Kleinhenz, Wapakoneta. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Frank, Clifford, Roland, Dick, and Alfred. Mr. Hemmert was retired in 1987 from U.S. Government as a chief procurement and contract officier �with the Defense Construction Supply Center, Columbus, OH.� He had also worked at the Lima Ordinance Depot.� A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in Korea and Okinawa. ��He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, and member and past Grand Knight of the K of C, Council #1272.� A member and past commander of the V.F.W., Post 8445, he was a member of the American Legion, Post #330, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie #691, all of Wapakoneta.� He was a licensed real estate agent since 1963, and had attended Ohio Northern University and the Air Force Institute of Technology. He had served as chapter president of the Auglaize and Mercer Co National Assn. of Retired Federal Employees(NARFE) and vice president of Northwest District of the Ohio Federation of Chapters (NARFE).� He enjoyed his family, making friends at various cities he lived in while working for the U.S. Government, spending winters at South Padre Island, TX, and traveling in and out of the United States.� His hobbies included playing golf, bowling, and traveling. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Wed. May 21, 2008, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, Rev. Henry Albietz officiating.� Burial is to follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta, where military rites will be conducted by the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445.� The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m., Tues. at the Long and Folk Chapel, 13 South Blackhoof St. Wapakoneta.� Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or to the St. Joseph Catholic Church.�

Ivan J. Hemmert

April 17, 1927 - May 17, 2008