Gilbert J. Sturwold age 78 Formerly of Newport, Ohio Died Friday 6:40 AM at Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster, he had been a resident there for 14 months. He was born February 12, 1933 in St. Patrick, OH to John and Mary (Dwenger) Sturwold they preceeded him in death. He is survived by 4 brothers Clarence Sturwold of Vandailia, OH; Ralph and Mary Ann Sturwold of Ft. Loramie; a twin brother Wilbur Sturwold of Russia, OH and John and Marlene Sturwold of Minster also a brother in-law Warnie Alexander of Florida. Deceased include three sisters Marilyn and Virgil Gaerke, Norma Alexander and Irma and Charles Wendeln. also two sister in-laws Helen and Mary Jane Sturwold. Gilbert is a veteran of the Korean War having served for the U S Army in Orleans France for 16 Months. He worked as a heavy equipment hauler for Frantz Brothers Construction and also worked parttime for Larger Brothers hauling milk. Gilbert was a member of St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Newport, FOE 1391 of Minster and he will be remembered by all who knew him for his quick smile and easy going manner. He loved traveling in his car for short and long distances, the song "I've been everywhere" comes to mind. Mass of Christian will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at St. Peter & Paul Church, burial will follow at the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 PM Till 8:00 PM Tuesday and 9:00 AM Till 10:00 AM Wednesday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster. Memorial donations may be made to St. Peter & Paul Church or State of the Heart Hospice.
