Herman A. Wildermuth

November 3, 1931 - October 21, 2019

Herman A. Wildermuth, 87, of Wapakoneta, formerly of Jackson Center, passed away 2:00 a.m., Mon. Oct. 21, 2019, at the Gardens of Wapakoneta, surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 3, 1931, in Jackson Twp., Shelby Co., the son of the Albert & Cora (Schuler) Wildermuth, who preceded him in death. On April 17, 1999, he married Geraldine “Gerry” (Alloway) Sheldon, and she survives. Other survivors include, a son, Michael (fiancee- Rosa Miller)Wildermuth, Jackson Center, a daughter, Sherri (Bruce) Burkard, Alma, MI, 2 step-children, Sarah (Ryan) Morrisey, Lima, Thomas “Rob” Sheldon, Wapakoneta, grandchildren, Kaleena Tangeman, & Caleb Tangeman, step-grandchildren, Alexander Ryan Morrisey, & Katherine Grace Morrisey, several great grandchildren, niece, Renee (Gessel) Nunez, and sister-in-law, Joyce Wildermuth. He was preceded in death by a brother, Lester Wildermuth. Herman was baptized in the St. Jacob Lutheran Church, Jackson Twp., and a 1949 graduate of Jackson Center High School. In 1952, Herman was inducted in the U.S. Army. He served as a tank commander with the 3rd Armored Division during the Korean War. His outfit fought in 3 major battles, Pork Chop Hill, Hamburger Hill, and Heartbreak Ridge, and Herman received the Bronze Star. He grew up on the family farm and returned to the farm after being discharged from the Army. He worked at Ford Motor Co. Lima Engine Plant for 29 years. After retiring, he continued to farm until 1997. Herman stayed active on the farm and loved planting garden and mowing yard. He enjoyed deer hunting and trapping with his son, Michael. He was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Lima, and the American Legion, Scherer Post #493, Jackson Center. Herman also enjoyed going the Lima Symphony with his wife Gerry, traveling and making daily visits to Steinke’s Marathon, Botkins. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thurs. Oct. 24, 2019, at the Eley Funeral Home & Crematory, St. Rt. 501, Wapakoneta, with Rev. Samuel Payne and Rev. Ed Shady officiating. Burial is to follow in Glen Cemetery, Port Jefferson, OH, with military rites to be conducted by the Scherer Post #493, American Legion officiating. The family will receive friends 4-8 p.m., Wed. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Jackson Center F.F.A. or the American Legion, Scherer Post #493. Condolences may be expressed at www.eleyfuneralhomeandcrematory.com.