Allen Vordermark Obituary

Allen E. Vordermark

Allen E. Vordermark, 89, of St. Marys and formerly of Michigan and South Carolina, died at 3:23 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born April 18, 1934, near New Knoxville, the son of Oliver E. and Mildred E. (Kuhlman) Vordermark. He married Janet Lee Heintz on March 25, 1956, sharing 57 years together before her death July 3, 2013.

Allen is survived by his children, Michael (Aunna) Vordermark of Waterford, Michigan, Amy (Ron) Dulaney of Ware Shoals, South Carolina, Phillip Vordermark of Greenwood, South Carolina, and Michelle (Maurice) Scheuer of Vonore, Tennessee; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; special friend, Patricia Shiley of St. Marys; and siblings, Sharon Lewis, Mary Maschke, and Ned (Rebecca) Vordermark, all of New Knoxville.

He was also preceded in death by his parents; and in-laws, Larry Lewis and Wilbert "Bud" Maschke.

Allen grew up on the family farm outside of New Knoxville and graduated from New Knoxville High School. After high school, he graduated with his Bachelor's degree from Heidelberg College in Tiffin, then graduated from Eastern Michigan University with his Master's degree. He was a high school math teacher for 45 year, first in Birmingham, Michigan, and later in McCormick, South Carolina where he retired in 2012. He also worked in construction during his summer breaks. He enjoyed watching Cincinnati Reds and The Ohio State Buckeyes and also liked to play golf.

A celebration of Allen's life will be private. Inurnment will take place at Oakbrook Memorial Park in Hedges, South Carolina at a later date.

Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is assisting family locally with arrangements.

Memories and condolences can be shared with the Vordermark family on the funeral home website at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.