Charles A. Hargesheimer

Charles A. Hargesheimer, 90, of Van Wert, died at 9:33 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2012, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert.

He was born March 27, 1922, in Union Township, Van Wert County, the son of the late Elbert and Stella (Hansel) Hargesheimer. On July 17, 1948, he married Mary K. (Davis) Hargesheimer, who survives in Van Wert.

Mr. Hargesheimer retired from Aeroquip (Eaton) Corporation in Van Wert and had previously worked at Grizzly Manufacturing Marimont in Paulding and helped on the family farm. He was a lifetime member of North Union United Methodist Church in rural Van Wert County.

Mr. Hargesheimer was a veteran of the United States Army who served in World War II and was stationed in Japan. He was a member of American Legion Lewis Post 208 in Convoy, the Van Wert County Democratic Party, Van Wert County Genealogical Society, Van Wert County Historical Society and served as North Union United Methodist Church’s financial secretary.

In addition to his wife, survivors include four children, Rose (David) Wherry and Vicky (Richard) Racster, both of Van Wert, Wanda (Gary) Evans of Troy and Rita (Charles) Kreinbihl of Findlay; a sister, Marilee Conner of Longview, Wash.; 10 grandchildren, Kris Kill, Angela Plumley, Tim Racster, Steven Racster, David Racster, Bryan Long, Eric Long, Nathan Long, Laura Kreinbihl and Marisa Kreinbihl; and two great-grandchildren, Kenyon and Carolina Kill.

A daughter, Dixie Sue Hargesheimer; two brothers, Phillip Hargesheimer and Elbert Hargesheimer II; and a sister, Alice Bailey, also preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, May 11, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory in Van Wert, with the Rev. Greg Wack officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert, with graveside military rites performed.

Calling hours are from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials: North Union United Methodist Church or Community Health Professionals, Visiting Nurses and Private Duty.

Messages of condolence may be sent to www.alspachgearhart.com.