The Van Wert County Courthouse

Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024

Lorenz Herold ‘Dick’ Germann

Lorenz Herold “Dick” Germann, 89, of Van Wert, died at 7:38 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2015, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert.

He was born December 12, 1925, in Harrison Township, the son of the late Herold A. and Elenora K. (Siegel) Germann, who both preceded him in death. On September 24, 1947, he married the former Marie Bilderback, who died January 6, 2009.

Survivors include three children, Debra Bridges of Madison, Indiana, Dennnis Germann of Waterville and Doug (Renee) Germann of Ohio City; four grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Jeanne Germann of Van Wert.

A brother, Donald Germann; one brother-in-law, Paul William Bilderback; and a sister-in-law, Betty Bilderback, also preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at St. Thomas Lutheran Church in rural Van Wert County, with Pastor Timothy Sims officiating. Burial will be in Evangelical Protestant Cemetery.

Calling hours are from 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert and an hour prior to services Saturday at the church.

Preferred memorials: St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Vancrest Health Care Center Activity Fund or a charity of donor’s choice.

POSTED: 07/23/15 at 5:35 am. FILED UNDER: Obituaries