Carl E. Denman, 88, of Ohio City, died May 10, 2007, at Van Wert County Hospital.

He was born Oct. 27, 1918, in Rockford, to William and Zelma Hays Deman.

Surviving are two sons, Elmer, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Max (Diane), Ohio City; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Deceased is an infant daughter, Carol; and two sisters, Maxine Muntzinger and Leah Winkler.

He retired from Continental Can, Van Wert, after 39 years of service.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, the Rev. Randy Bevington officiating. Burial is at Mount Olive Cemetery, Rockford.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday and 9:30 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to the American Lung Association.

Condolences can be sent to ketchamripleyfh@earthlink.net.