Carl Bleininger Jr

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Carl Joseph Bleininger Jr.

September 27, 1933 - January 25, 2013

Carl Joseph Bleininger, Jr., 79, of Rushsylvania, Ohio passed away Friday evening, January 25, 2013 at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Carl was born in Montgomery County Ohio, September 27, 1933, to the late Carl J. and Mary L. (Smart) Bleininger.

He married the former Charlotte Jane Wolfe in Dayton, Ohio August 6, 1955, and she preceded him in death September 27, 1997.

Carl is survived by his children: Dale (Cindy) Bleininger of Belle Center, Ohio, Sara (Gary) Hale of Yellow Springs, Ohio, Patt (Martin) Howard of Marysville, Ohio, Bruce (Bonita) Bleininger of Jackson Center, Ohio, and Doug (Stacey) Bleininger of Belle Center; ten grandchildren, William (Lorri) Howard, Ashley (Doug) Stehlin, Brandon (Sarah) Bleininger, Aaron Bleininger, Kelly Hale, Heather Bleininger, Nicholas Bleininger, Julie Hale, Dennis Bleininger and Matthew Bleininger; two great-grandchildren, Noah Howard and Joseph Bleininger; sisters Thelma Day and Myrtle Bleininger, both of Brookville, Ohio, Treva Engle of Dayton, Ohio and Frances (Howard) Schumacher of Englewood, Ohio and numerous nieces and nephews.

Carl was a life-long farmer spending many years raising dairy cows and later beef cattle. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and the Milk Marketing Board. Carl was a member of First Lutheran Church in Bellefontaine, where he volunteered and had been a board member of Our Daily Bread. He retired in 1998 from Ben Logan Schools where he had been a custodian. Carl was an avid Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes fan.

The funeral service will be held at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 11 A.M. with Pastor Jim Burton officiating. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 2 to 4 P.M. and 6 to 8 P.M. Interment will be at the Rushsylvania Cemetery in Rushsylvania, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Our Daily Bread.

Facts

Born: September 27, 1933
Place of Birth: Montgomery County, OH USA
Death: January 25, 2013
Place of Death: Bellefontaine, OH USA
Occupation: Farmer

Survivors

Dale (Cindy) Bleininger , Son
Sara (Gary) Hale, Daughter
Patt (Martin) Howard , Daughter
Bruce (Bonita) Bleininger , Son
Doug (Stacey) Bleininger, Son
Thelma Day, Sister
Myrtle Bleininger, Sister
Treva Engle, Sister
Frances (Howard) Schumacher, Sister

Preceded in Death By

Carl J. Bleininger, Father
Mary L. (Smart) Bleininger, Mother
Charlotte Jane (Wolfe) Bleininger, Spouse

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Memorial Donations

Memorial donations may be made to:
Our Daily Bread 223 Oakland Sq. Bellefontaine, OH 43311

Services

Calling Hours

Tuesday January 29, 2013, 2-4 PM - 6-8 PM at Eichholtz Funeral Home
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Funeral Service

Wednesday January 30, 2013, 11 AM at Eichholtz Funeral Home
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