Robert Muhlenkamp

Robert L Muhlenkamp, 80, Rockford, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at 7:25 a.m. at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. He was born on July 9, 1930, in Mercer County to Herbert and Asella (Miller) Muhlenkamp. He married Josephine Custer who survives. Also surviving are two sons: Michael (Angela) Muhlenkamp, Pacifica, California, and Scott (Lisa) Muhlenkamp, Celina, Ohio; three daughters: Jennifer (Rich) Miller, Rockford, Ginger (Doug) Lehman, and Gloria (Craig) Valentine both of Celina; three brothers: Bernard (Kathleen) Muhlenkamp, and Lavern (Pat) Muhlenkamp, both of Coldwater, and Gerald (Eileen) Muhlenkamp, Celina; one brother-in law: Alvin Saintgnon, Celina; two sisters: Pauline Hess, Coldwater, and Dorothy (Louie) Hoyng, Celina; six grandchildren: Shannon (Erik) Miesse, Englewood, Ohio, Kirk (Amy) Lehman and Gabe(Amy) Lehman and Sarah Valentine, all of Celina, Gina and Drew Valentine of Columbus, Ohio; six great-grandchildren. Deceased is one sister: Mary Ann Saintgnon; one granddaughter: Kati Lehman. He worked all his life in road construction. He attended I.C. school in Celina, and is a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served during Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Rockford, Rockford F.O.E. #1292, Celina Moose Lodge #1473, Celina American Legion #210, and Celina VFW #5713. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 9, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, Father Alt officiating. Burial will be held in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford. Calling is Wednesday June 8 at the funeral home from 2-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Eagles Service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The family prefers memorials be directed to Celina Area Visiting Nurses-Mercer County. [photosmash id=50]