Bede A Monnin

d. June 9, 2013

Bede A. Monnin, 79, a life-time resident of Russia passed away Sunday June 9th, 2013 at 12:18 A.M. at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 21st, 1933 in Russia, the son of the late Leo and Marie (Guillozet) Monnin. On November 24th, 1962 in St. Henry Catholic Church in St. Henry, he married the former Barbara Homan, who survives in Russia.
Bede is survived by his daughter Sandy and Randy Hoehne of Ft. Loramie, Alan and Sandy (Schmitmeyer) Monnin of Russia, Andrew and Paula (Black) Monnin of Piqua, Neal and Beth (Watercutter) Monnin of Troy, and Randy and Krista (Marantos) Monnin of Madeira.
He has eleven grandchildren: Ryan and Alison Hoehne of Anna, Matt and Megan (Hoehne) Elsass of Xenia, Abbey Monnin of West Hollywood, CA, Jacob and Joseph Monnin of Russia, Kristen, Daniel, and Nathan Monnin of Piqua, Eli Monnin of Troy, and Kate and Drew Monnin of Madeira.
Other survivors include his six living brothers: James Monnin of Xenia, Guy and Sharon Monnin of Tipp City, Mark and Lois Monnin of Russia, Ray and Doris Monnin of Hilliard, Leon and Dianne Monnin of S. Easton, MA, and Clem Monnin of Dayton; and four living sisters; Urs and Gary Pierron of Tipp City, Rose and Norbert Lachat of Russia, Lucy and Leo Oen of Russia, and Dorothy Hathaway of Joshua Tree, CA. He is also survived by sister-in-law Caroline Monnin of Centerville and brother-in-law Mark Homan of Marion.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his father and mother-in-law Clem and Irene (Bergman) Homan, two brothers, Bernard and Joseph Monnin, a sister, Sister Teresa Monnin, and in-laws Maxine Monnin, Phyllis Monnin, and Dale Hathaway.Mr. Monnin was a 1951 graduate of Russia High School, and served in the Army in Hamburg, Germany from 1953-1955. Mr. Monnin was a self-employed brick layer for more than 40 years, working primarily in the Shelby and Darke county areas until his retirement in 1995.
Bede had a strong faith in the Lord and was devoted to living out that faith through his acts of service for his church and community. Mr. Monnin was a member of St. Remy Catholic Church where he had served as a parish council member, lector, Eucharistic Minister, and funeral mass usher.
He enjoyed volunteering for many different community activities. Most notably, he was as a member of the St. Remy Knights of Columbus for 50 years, serving a term as the Grand Knight. He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans Post 661 of Russia for 50 years, serving as Commander and on the firing squad for 40 years as a flag bearer. He was a member of the Shelby County Right to Life. He also served as a volunteer for the Russia bloodmobile.
Bede and his wife enjoyed spending time with their family, being outdoors, attending outdoor concerts, and polka dancing. He was known as both an accomplished fisherman and a prize-winning gardener and was delighted to share his years of gardening experience with others. With the help of family of he enjoyed making apple cider, pure maple syrup, and homemade ice cream. He made 1000s of rosaries that made their way into the hands of many military personnel and were delivered by missionaries around the world.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at St. Remy Catholic Church, Russia, Ohio with Rev. Frank Amberger Celebrant. Burial will take place at St. Remy Cemetery with full military honors. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Russia from 2 to 8 Pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 and from 9 to 10 AM on Wednesday June 12, 2013. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Remy Catholic Church, Wilson Hospice, and the Russia Wellness Foundation. Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com .

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d. June 9, 2013

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