Hubert J. Byrne

Hubert J. "Hubie" Byrne

  OTTOVILLE - Hubert J. "Hubie" Byrne, 79, of Ottoville, died 12:45 a.m., Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born August 2, 1937 in Mandale to the late Orion and Edwina (Miller) Byrne.  On November 20, 1954, he married Carol Ann Miller and she survives in Ottoville.

  Other survivors include five children: Terry (Margie) Byrne, Denise (Alan) Calvelage, Gary (Joyce) Byrne and Craig (Sue) Byrne all of Ottoville and Nicole (Gregg) Unverferth of Aurora; fourteen grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Eugene (Clarice) Byrne and Robert (Jean) Byrne, both of Ottoville.

  He was also preceded in death by a sister: Rita M. Byrne-Lewandowski; and a brother: Alfred Byrne.

  Hubie retired from Chrysler Amplex in Van Wert and also ICCC Parish Center where he was the manager.  He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Ottoville, a retired member of the Ottoville Fire Department, Ottoville High School Board, Ottoville Lion's Club, and Ottoville VFW Auxiliary.  He enjoyed the outdoors, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and loved spending time with his family attending their many sports events and activities.  Hubie's legacy was that he was gentle, generous and there to make you laugh and smile.  

  A Mass of Christian burial will begin 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 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 2-8 p.m., Thursday at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township where a scripture service will begin at 1:45 p.m.

  Memorial donations may be given to the ICCC Window Fund, Ottoville EMS or the Ottoville Branch of the Putnam County Library.

  Condolences may be expressed at:  www.lovefuneralhome.com  

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