Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameVera Eileen SCHWEIKHARDT [55582], [55584]
BirthDec 9, 1917, Grant County, Indiana [55584]
DeathDec 23, 2009, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana [55584]
BurialWoodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana [55584]
Spouses
BirthJul 25, 1915, Huntington County, Indiana [55582]
DeathDec 17, 2009, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana [55582]
BurialWoodlawn Cemetery, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana [55582]
FatherGlen Clarence SPAHR (1886-1964)
MotherEthel Pearl KARIGER (1887-1975)
MarriageOct 21, 1936, Wells County, Indiana [55582], [55583]
Obituary Online notes for Vera Eileen SCHWEIKHARDT
NOTE: Grave stone shows birth year as 1916, but OBIT and other sources suggest 1917.

Bluffton, Indiana The News Banner
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Local/Area/Obituaries, Page 3

Vera E. Spahr, 92

Vera E. Spahr, 92 of Warren, died at 8:15 a.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 209 at Heritage Pointe in Warren.

Mrs Spahr was born on Dec. 9, 1917, in Grant County to Frank and Lovie (Roush) Schweikhardt. She married George A. Spahr on Oct. 21, 1936 in Jackson Township, Wells County; he preceded her in death Dec. 17, 2009.

Surviving relatives include a daughter, Marcia (Wendell) Jackson of Warren; three sons, David A. (Wanda) Spahr of Warren, Max (Lois) Spahr of Warren and Dan (Pam) Spahr of Bethpage, Tenn; and a brother, Norman (Peggy) Schweikhardt of Warren.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Franklin, Fred and Boyd Schweikhardt.

Calling will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009. at the Solid Rock United Methodist Church, 227 N. Main St., Warren. Graveside services and burial will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery at 11:15 a.m on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 at the Solid Rock United Methodist Church in Warren.

The Glancy-H. Brown & Son funeral home in Warren is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences: www.glancyfuneralhomes.com

(Thanks to David Huffman for OBIT)
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Unknown source:

Mrs. Spahr was a 1935 graduate of Warren High School. She was a homemaker and resident of Wells and Huntington County. She was a very active church member at the Solid Rock United Methodist Church in Warren. She was also a member of the Chautauqua Reading Club, Huntington County Extension Homemakers, United Methodist Women and enjoyed ceramics and painting. She had been a resident of the Heritage Pointe since 2005.

She married George A. Spahr on October 21, 1936 in Jackson Twp-Wells County who passed away on December 17, 2009 She was the daughter of the late Frank and Lovie (Roush) Schweikhardt.

Survivors include Daughter-Marcia (Husband, Wendell) Jackson of Warren, Sons-David A. (Wife, Wanda) Spahr of Warren,Max (Wife, Lois) Spahr of Warren, Dan (Wife, Pam) Spahr of Bethpage, Tenn., Brother-Norman (Wife, Peggy) Schweikhardt of Warren, 15-Grandchildren, 40-Great Grandchildren, 5-Great Great Grandchildren and a Sister-In-Law-Berniece Schweikhardt of Warren.

She was preceded in death by her Husband-George A. Spahr, Father-Frank Schweikhardt, Mother-Lovie (Roush) Schweikhardt, Brothers-Franklin Schweikhardt, Fred Schweikhardt and Boyd Schweikhardt.
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Obituary Online notes for George Alvin (Spouse 1)
Married Vera Eileen Schweikhardt on 21 Oct 1936, Wells County, Indiana.

Source: Glancy Funeral Homes-H. Brown & Son www.glancyfuneralhomes.com

George A. Spahr, 94 ,of Warren, IN, passed away at 1:15 AM, on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Heritage Pointe in Warren, IN. He was born on Sunday, July 25, 1915, in Huntington County, IN.

Mr. Spahr was a 1933 graduate of Warren High School. He was a life long resident and farmer in Huntington County. He was a sports enthusiast, and loved Purdue basketball. He was on the Board of Director's of Woodlawn Cemetery in Warren for many years and was a longtime member of the Solid Rock ( Warren United Methodist Church).

He married Vera E. (Schweikhardt) on October 21, 1936 in Jackson Twp.-Wells County. He was the son of the late Glen C. Spahr and the late Ethel Pearl (Kariger) Spahr.

Survivors include his Wife-Vera E. (Schweikhardt) Spahr of Warren, Daughter-Marcia (Husband, Wendell) Jackson of Warren, Sons-David A. (Wife, Wanda) Spahr, Max (Wife, Lois) Spahr of Warren, Dan (Wife, Pam) Spahr of Bethpage, Tenn. 15-Grandchildren, 40-Great Grandchildren and 5-Great-Great-Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Father-Glen C. Spahr, Mother-Ethel Pearl (Kariger) Spahr, Brothers-Wilbur Spahr, Sam Spahr, Russell Spahr and Sister-Josephine Spahr.
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