Kenneth E. Dammeyer: 1937-2010
Kenneth E. Dammeyer, 73, a resident of rural Churubusco, passed away on Thursday evening, August 17, 2010, at the family residence in Smith Township. He had been in declining health for some time, and had been seriously ill since January.
Mr. Dammeyer was born on January 2, 1937 in St. Mary’s Ohio, a son on Leon and Ada (Moeller) Dammeyer. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1955, and as a young man served with the U.S. Army National Guard.
While in Ohio he was engaged in farming and served with the St. Mary’s Volunteer Fire Department. He later lived in Fort Wayne for a period before moving to Churubusco in 1988.
Along with his wife, he owned and operated Deluxe Satellite in Churubusco for 20 years, retiring from there in 2002. He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Churubusco. In his leisure time he enjoyed antique tractors, camping, all types of outdoor activities, and most especially loved and cherished his family. His memberships also included, the Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Tractor Association.
The surviving relatives include his wife Renee; six children Nick (Stephanie Onax) Shiriaev, Michelle (Jerry) Love, and Adam (Brandi Ianucilli) Dammeyer, all of Churubusco, and Ken Allen (Shirley) Dammeyer, Beth Slife, and Leisa (Kurt) Arnett, all of St. Mary’s Oh; a sister Jean (Stanley) Schroerer of St. Mary’s, Oh; a daughter-in-law Sheila Dammeyer of St. Mary’s, Oh; several grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son Jeff P. Dammeyer; and a sister Eileen Briner.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M. Friday August 20, 2010 at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Rev. Lane Burgland, Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 3:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the Churubusco Volunteer Fire Department or the Wolf Lake Volunteer Fire Department. Envelopes will be available in the funeral home.
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August 18th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Dad,
Words can’t explain how much you will be missed and how much you will continue to be loved. You were such a wonderful man and taught us all how to be better people. I will never forget all that you have done for me and all the love you have showed me over the years. It was you that taught me that anyone can be a father but it takes someone special to be a dad. You did so many things that were not required of you and I know that I am the woman I am today because of how you raised me and the support you gave me over the years. Words truly can’t express the love that I have for you.
I will miss you deeply,
Love, Your Little Girl
August 19th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
I’m so sorry for ur loss. Sorry I could not make it to pay my respects. Ur entire family will remain in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
August 19th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Renee and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Kenny. I am so sorry I was not able to come to the viewing. I didn’t read it in the paper until it was to late. May you know that Kenny is in a much better place and will be your Guardian Angel. God Bless You, Debbie Frazier
August 20th, 2010 at 10:50 am
We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. May your fond memories help you all to find some comfort during this difficult time. Your family shares many memories with our family from living down the road from one another all the way to the present time. Know that if there is anything that any of you need, we are here for you in any way we can help. Thinking and praying for you all. Ron, Michelle, Rochelle, and Joshua Sudman
August 20th, 2010 at 10:56 am
The St. Marys Township would like to send condolences for your loss. We would also like to thank Kenneth for his many years of dedicated service to the St. Marys Township. Without his help, the St. Marys Twp. Fire Dept. would have never been started. Thanks to his efforts, the St. Marys Twp. and its fire dept. has grown to be what it is today. We are deeply sorry for your loss. The St. Marys Twp. Fire Dept, St. Marys Twp. Board of Trustees, and Fiscal Offier ~ Mr. Chad Elshoff, Mr. Bob Wilker, Mr. Allen Imwalle, and Mr. Ron Sudman.
August 20th, 2010 at 11:03 am
We would like to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. May your fond memories help you all to find some comfort during this difficult time. Your family has been a part of our family all the way from living down the road from one another to the present. If there is anything that any of you need during this difficult time, please don’t hesitate to call. Thinking and praying for you all. Ron, Michelle, Rochelle, and Joshua Sudman
August 20th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
I am so sorry. Kenny was such a wonderful man, he will be greatly missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Elizabeth
August 22nd, 2010 at 1:14 am
Kenny was a good friend. So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers. With deepest sympathy
and Love. God be with you all,
James Johns
August 25th, 2010 at 3:33 pm
Renee and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Kenny was a wonderful, caring man. He always smiled and was eager to help and do whatever he could for anyone. James always enjoyed staying with Nick when they were little. I didn’t even know he had been ill until I read the obituary just a few moments ago. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
September 12th, 2010 at 10:24 pm
Renee, Nick, Missy and Adam,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I am planning on a trip out to Indiana in the near future and would love to give each and every one of you a hug.
Kenny was loved by many and will be missed by everyone who’s life he touched.
Please know that you are all in thoughts and prayers.