Bernard L. Rhotehamel
Bernard L. Rhotehamel age 77 of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at Wayne Health Care in Greenville; after
fighting a courageous year long battle with cancer. Bernard was born
February 15, 1934 in Ansonia, Ohio; the son of the late Loyal G. &
Bertha (Petering) Rhotehamel.
Bernard retired from Fram after 40 plus years of
service and also enjoyed being a full time farmer. Bernard love
spending time with his family. His children and grandchildren were his
pride and joy.
In addition to his parents, Bernard was also
preceded in death by an infant sister, Mary Frances; sister, Hazel
Driscoll; and step great grandson, Austin Waymire.
Bernard is survived by his wife, Maxine (Boyd)
Rhotehamel whom he married June 14, 1953; a son, Larry of Charlotte,
North Carolina; daughters, Kathy & Steve Waymire of Ansonia and
Connie & Gregg Blumenstock of Greenville; grandson, Eric & Kim
Blumenstock of Greenville; step grandsons, Todd Waymire & friend
Sherry of Greenville and Mike Waymire of Arcanum; great grandchildren,
Bryce Michael & Kara Elizabeth Blumenstock; step great
grandchildren, Alyssa, Makayla & Noah Waymire; mother-in-law,
Dorothy Boyd of Greenville; brother, Norman Rhotehamel of Winchester,
Indiana; and sisters, Florence & Jack Wright of Greenville, Velma
& Dave Campbell of Ansonia and Ethel & Frank Lenker of
Greenville.
A private funeral service will be held at the
convenience of the family at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville
with Pastor Bill Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville
Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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