Edith M. "Edie" (Remlinger) Calvelage

Edith M. “Edie” Calvelage

  OTTOVILLE - It is with great sadness the family of Edith M. “Edie” Calvelage, 91, of Ottoville, announces her passing on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 12:52 p.m. at her residence.  She was born February 9, 1926 in Columbus Grove to the late Henry and Mary (Gerker) Remlinger.  On October 17, 1945, she married Bernard Calvelage and he survives in Ottoville.  They had been married 71 years.

  Other survivors include six children: Cheryl (Barry) Kitson of Westerville, Dale (Marilyn) Calvelage and Denny (Karen) Calvelage both of Ottoville, Nancy Calvelage of Huber Heights, Alan (Denise) Calvelage of Ottoville and Teresa (Terry) VanGrootheest of Delphos; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; two special nephews: Gary Siefker and Kevin Siefker both of Arizona.

  She was also preceded in death by three brothers: Adolph Remlinger, Wilbur Remlinger and Andrew Remlinger; twin siblings: Carl Remlinger and Carletta Siefker; a sister, Martha James; and a special nephew, Dean Siefker.

  Edie was a wife, homemaker and worked side by side with her husband on the family farm.  She had also worked at the Lima Tank Plant, St. Mary’s Packing and Aeroquip.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, Ft. Jennings Catholic Ladies of Columbia, Delphos Eagles Auxiliary and Ft. Jennings American Legion Auxiliary.  Boating and water skiing at 5 Span was a special part of her life.  She was very proud to have driven her own jet ski into her 80’s and still drove their van up until three weeks ago.  She proudly took care of her husband over the years and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was famous for always having ice cream and the fixings readily available for their visits.  Edie loved shopping.

  A Mass of Christian Burial will begin 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville with The Very Reverend Jerome Schetter officiating.  Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ottoville.  Visitation will be from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township, where we will have a CL of C rosary at 7:30 p.m. and a scripture service at 7:50 p.m.

  Memorial donations may be made to the Community Health Professional, Putnam County Cancer Assistance Program, or St. Rita’s Palliative Care.

  Condolences may be expressed at:  www.lovefuneralhome.com  

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