Husband Robert Lee BOOTH
Born: 23 Jun 1921 - Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
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Died: 30 Aug 2010 - Mercy Hospital, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
Buried: 4 Sep 2010 - Greenlawn Cemetery, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
Father: William BOOTH
Mother: Martha DENDINGER (1881-1948)
Marriage: 17 Jun 1951 - Bettsville, Liberty Twp., Seneca County, Ohio
Wife Janet Jayne HARTSEL
Born: 30 Sep 1924 - Bettsville, Liberty Twp., Seneca County, Ohio
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Died: 6 Mar 2020 - Seneca House, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
Buried: - Greenlawn Cemetery, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
Father: Frederick Raymond HARTSEL (1900-1982)
Mother: Ocie Berdena HUMBERGER (1900-1982)
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1 M Dr Robert BOOTH Jr (details suppressed for this person)
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2 M Bradford BOOTH (details suppressed for this person)
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3 F Betty BOOTH (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Daniel LOCKARD (living)
General Notes: Husband - Robert Lee BOOTH
Bob was a member of First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ where he taught Sunday School and served as an Elder for many years. He graduated from Columbian High School in 1939, Heidelberg College in 1943 with a bachelor of science degree in education and began his career in 1943 at Thompson High School as a teacher, coach and principal until 1952.
While teaching, he was drafted into the U.S. Army from 1943-1946, serving in Central Europe during the Battle of the Bulge and received the Bronze Star for his heroism. In 1952, he became the Mayor of Tiffin through 1956. As mayor, he was responsible for getting the Route 224 bypass around Tiffin and the construction of the sewer plant for Tiffin. In 1956 he went back into education at Hopewell-Loudon School as a teacher and principal.
In 1964, Bob obtained one of the last appointments by President Lyndon Johnson to be Postmaster. He was dedicated to his job. During the Blizzard of 1978, he and Janet loaded the mail in their own vehicles and drove to Mansfield. Bob retired from the post office in 1985.
After retirement, Bob continued to volunteer at many organizations including SCAT, Meals on Wheels for 25 years, Chairman for Seneca County Heart Association, President of Seneca County Retired Teachers Association, served on the National Machinery Scholarship Board, President of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 504, Vice-President of the Blanchard Valley Battle of the Bulge Chapter, organized Seneca County Day in Ft. Myers, Fla. for years, chosen as an outstanding Heidelberg Alumni and Veteran of the Year in Seneca County in 1988, was a life member of Tiffin Elks Lodge 94, American Legion 169, and VFW Post 2858.
He was well known as the "Tomato Man", harvesting tomatoes left in the fields around Tiffin and delivering them to church members, family, and friends around his neighborhood.
Bob enjoyed traveling, visiting all 50 states, including camping in Alaska for 32 days, traveling to Europe, Canada, and Mexico. He attended 6 Olympics starting in London in 1948 and finishing in Atlanta.
Bob was very involved with the Democratic Party, attending the inaugurations of Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. He visited the White House when President Carter was in office, receiving a private tour and parking their station wagon on the White House lawn.
Mr. Booth was a dedicated volunteer and loved Tiffin. "I was born and raised in Tiffin. I will die in
General Notes: Wife - Janet Jayne HARTSEL
Janet married Robert Lee "Bob" Booth, June 18, 1951, after meeting on a blind date following his return from World War II. They honeymooned throughout Europe after attending the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. In June of that year, they were invited to the American Embassy in Paris where they met Helen Keller. Over their 60 years together, traveling also took them to all 50 United States and additional Olympics in Montreal, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. They attended the inauguration of President Jimmy Carter at the White House.
Janet was active in many local organizations, including Tiffin Women's Club, Democratic Women, American Association of University Women, and Alpha Chi Omega sorority from BGSU. She volunteered at Mercy Health \endash Tiffin Hospital and with Mobile Meals. Janet and Bob were active members of First Christian Church, Tiffin.
The family wishes to thank the entire First Christian Church and Pastor Doug Devos and Pastor Emeritus Alonzo Wise, as well as the Hospice programs for their support during the past year and always.
She grew up in Bettsville with her sister Betty (Hartsel) Craun working at the family grocery store, Hartsel's Market. Janet attended Bowling Green State University and was an elementary school teacher for 33 years.
Husband Russel J BOOTH
Born: Abt 1914
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Marriage: 20 Nov 1937 - Seneca County, Ohio
Other Spouse: Gervase Edna ROHRBACH - 24 Apr 1987 - Seneca County, Ohio
Wife Mary Ann BURGHOLZER
Born: Abt 1903
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Died: Sep 1984
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Other Spouse: Howard Joseph WELTER - 10 Jun 1926 - Seneca County, Ohio
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Husband Russel J BOOTH
Born: Abt 1914
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Marriage: 24 Apr 1987 - Seneca County, Ohio
Other Spouse: Mary Ann BURGHOLZER - 20 Nov 1937 - Seneca County, Ohio
Wife Gervase Edna ROHRBACH
Born: 19 Feb 1908 - Indiana
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Died: 10 Jan 1999 - Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
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Father: Robert Wallace ROHRBACH (1879-1956)
Mother: Ida Elizabeth FOX (1881-1982)
Other Spouse: Harry Vincent LAURENCE
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Husband Harold D ROSENDALE (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Ruth BOOTH
Born: 4 Oct 1906 - Virginia
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Father: William BOOTH
Mother: Martha DENDINGER (1881-1948)
Other Spouse: George William McCRORY - 3 Jun 1947 - Lucas County, Ohio
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Husband George William McCRORY
Born: 14 Oct 1904 - North Baltimore, Wood County, Ohio
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Died: 4 Mar 1954
Buried: - Fairmont Cemetery Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
Father: William Wilson McCRORY (Abt 1862-1935)
Mother: Jeanetta May WEAVER (1877-1969)
Marriage: 3 Jun 1947 - Lucas County, Ohio
Wife Ruth BOOTH
Born: 4 Oct 1906 - Virginia
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Father: William BOOTH
Mother: Martha DENDINGER (1881-1948)
Other Spouse: Harold D ROSENDALE
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Husband William BOOTH (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Martha DENDINGER
Born: 13 Mar 1881 - West Lodi, Ohio
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Died: 27 Aug 1948 - Bellevue, Sandusky County, Ohio
Cause of Death: Post op complications
Buried: 30 Aug 1948 - Greenlawn Cemetery, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
Father: Barnhard DENDINGER (1845-1920)
Mother: Margaret WILLMAN (Abt 1847-1888)
Children
1 M Robert Lee BOOTH
Born: 23 Jun 1921 - Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
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Died: 30 Aug 2010 - Mercy Hospital, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
Buried: 4 Sep 2010 - Greenlawn Cemetery, Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
Spouse: Janet Jayne HARTSEL
Marr: 17 Jun 1951 - Bettsville, Liberty Twp., Seneca County, Ohio
2 M Russell BOOTH (details suppressed for this person)
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3 M Harold BOOTH (details suppressed for this person)
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4 F Ruth BOOTH
Born: 4 Oct 1906 - Virginia
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Spouse: Harold D ROSENDALE (living)
Spouse: George William McCRORY
Marr: 3 Jun 1947 - Lucas County, Ohio
5 F Mildred BOOTH (details suppressed for this person)
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6 F Leota BOOTH (details suppressed for this person)
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Medical Notes: Wife - Martha DENDINGER
Husband Clyde BOOZE (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Lou Ann WARNER (details suppressed for this person)
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Father: Jack Raymond WARNER (1930-2016)
Mother: Eileen M CARPER ( -2008)
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Husband James BOOZE (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Jodie L KECKLER
Born: 22 Oct 1963 - Tiffin, Seneca County, Ohio
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Died: 5 Nov 2021 - Mercy Hospital, Tiffin, Seneca County Ohio
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Father: Harold Dale KECKLER Jr (1928-2001)
Mother: Rita Mae LAUTERBUR (1940-2017)
Other Spouse: Louis E KELLER - 17 Apr 1985 - Seneca County, Ohio
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General Notes: Wife - Jodie L KECKLER
Jodie worked at Southside Laundry Mat in Tiffin. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, listening to music her three dogs and cat and just spending time with her grandchildren, family and many friends.
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