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Melvin "Whitey" Kreinbrink
Melvin "Whitey" Kreinbrink, 84, of New Cleveland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family one day short of his 85th birthday at 4:56 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 1, 1938, in New Cleveland, to Harry and Lena (Bellman) Kreinbrink. He married Janet Schumaker on Aug. 5, 1961, who survives in New Cleveland.
Whitey's other survivors include four children, Trina (Phil) Boehnlein of Findlay, Beth (Jeff) Steffan of New Cleveland, Ned (Lisa) Kreinbrink of Ottawa, and Bruce (Paula) Kreinbrink of Beavercreek; 11 grandchildren, Zach (Julie) Boehnlein, Sam (Brittany) Boehnlein, Andy (Chris Allemang) Boehnlein, Garrett (Theresa) Steffan, Chad (Brittany) Steffan, Toni Steffan, Ben (Karli) Kreinbrink, Jessica (Drew) Kreinbrink-Ellerbrock, Amanda Kreinbrink, Spencer Kreinbrink, and Gabi Kreinbrink; 13 great-grandchildren, Jayden, Luke, Alison, and Grace Boehnlein, Rebecca, Vanessa, Violet, Logan, and James Steffan, Bentley and Lillian Steffan, and Beckham and Blake Kreinbrink; sister, Delores Kuhlman of Ottawa; and sister-in-law, Joan Kreinbrink of Ottawa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Angela (Vernon) Wolke; brother, Norbert Kreinbrink; and brother-in-law, John Kuhlman.
Mel was a lifelong grain and livestock farmer. Both the Kreinbrink and Bellman family farms have been in the family for 150 years. He was an U.S. Army National Guard veteran and served on Ottawa Township Building Zone Board. Mel was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, New Cleveland, where he was an usher and member of the Holy Aid Men's Group. He loved sports, played softball, was on a men's and co-ed bowling team, and coached junior high basketball (four-time PCL champion), little league baseball, and pony league. He followed Miller City Wildcats, Ohio State Buckeyes, Detroit Tigers, and Detroit Lions. Mel loved to watch his grandkids' games and performances and keeping up-to-date by reading the newspaper from cover to cover, especially the Sporting News. Mel loved to travel, taking many trips to Wright State to watch Bruce play baseball. He also took annual trips to Florida and many trips to Coldwater Lake and Merry Lake with family. Mel enjoyed cards, solo, poker, euchre, sudoku puzzles, and was proud of his outdoor Christmas light displays.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kesireddy, Bryan Hospital, Dr. Gerschutz, Blanchard Valley, Putnam County Home Health and Hospice, Angie Brinkman, PT Services, and Dr. Leopold for their great care of Dad which gave us over 10 additional years with him.
Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Church, New Cleveland, with Father Scott Perry and Monsignor Mike Hohenbrink officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery with military rites by Ottawa American, VFW, AMVETS, and DAV. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to Miller City School Athletic Department, Putnam County Hospice, or Holy Family Catholic Church Window Project.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
Melvin "Whitey" Kreinbrink, 84, of New Cleveland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family one day short of his 85th birthday at 4:56 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 1, 1938, in New Cleveland, to Harry and Lena (Bellman) Kreinbrink. He married Janet Schumaker on Aug. 5, 1961, who survives in New Cleveland.
Whitey's other survivors include four children, Trina (Phil) Boehnlein of Findlay, Beth (Jeff) Steffan of New Cleveland, Ned (Lisa) Kreinbrink of Ottawa, and Bruce (Paula) Kreinbrink of Beavercreek; 11 grandchildren, Zach (Julie) Boehnlein, Sam (Brittany) Boehnlein, Andy (Chris Allemang) Boehnlein, Garrett (Theresa) Steffan, Chad (Brittany) Steffan, Toni Steffan, Ben (Karli) Kreinbrink, Jessica (Drew) Kreinbrink-Ellerbrock, Amanda Kreinbrink, Spencer Kreinbrink, and Gabi Kreinbrink; 13 great-grandchildren, Jayden, Luke, Alison, and Grace Boehnlein, Rebecca, Vanessa, Violet, Logan, and James Steffan, Bentley and Lillian Steffan, and Beckham and Blake Kreinbrink; sister, Delores Kuhlman of Ottawa; and sister-in-law, Joan Kreinbrink of Ottawa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Angela (Vernon) Wolke; brother, Norbert Kreinbrink; and brother-in-law, John Kuhlman.
Mel was a lifelong grain and livestock farmer. Both the Kreinbrink and Bellman family farms have been in the family for 150 years. He was an U.S. Army National Guard veteran and served on Ottawa Township Building Zone Board. Mel was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, New Cleveland, where he was an usher and member of the Holy Aid Men's Group. He loved sports, played softball, was on a men's and co-ed bowling team, and coached junior high basketball (four-time PCL champion), little league baseball, and pony league. He followed Miller City Wildcats, Ohio State Buckeyes, Detroit Tigers, and Detroit Lions. Mel loved to watch his grandkids' games and performances and keeping up-to-date by reading the newspaper from cover to cover, especially the Sporting News. Mel loved to travel, taking many trips to Wright State to watch Bruce play baseball. He also took annual trips to Florida and many trips to Coldwater Lake and Merry Lake with family. Mel enjoyed cards, solo, poker, euchre, sudoku puzzles, and was proud of his outdoor Christmas light displays.
The family would like to thank Dr. Kesireddy, Bryan Hospital, Dr. Gerschutz, Blanchard Valley, Putnam County Home Health and Hospice, Angie Brinkman, PT Services, and Dr. Leopold for their great care of Dad which gave us over 10 additional years with him.
Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Church, New Cleveland, with Father Scott Perry and Monsignor Mike Hohenbrink officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery with military rites by Ottawa American, VFW, AMVETS, and DAV. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa, and 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
Memorial donations may be made to Miller City School Athletic Department, Putnam County Hospice, or Holy Family Catholic Church Window Project.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by The Courier on Dec. 4, 2023.
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