Maurice V. Klosterman, 96, of Celina, died June 1, 2009, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.

He was born Aug. 28, 1912, in Montezuma to John J. and Rosa Dorsten Klosterman. On Oct. 22, 1938, he married Helen Uhlenhake, who survives.

Other survivors are five children, Dale (Bernice) Klosterman, Celina, Glen (Luella) Klosterman, Minster, Dottie (Henry) Dickman, Minster, John (Linda) Klosterman, St. Marys, and Sally (Larry) Aller, Lawton, Okla.; a brother Omer (Anita) Klosterman, Celina; two sisters, Dorothy Haber, Dayton, and Ethel Haren, Fair Oaks, Texas; 17 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren.

Deceased are a sister, Alma Meyer; three brothers-in-law, Paul Meyer, Robert Haber and James Haren; a sister-in-law, Rita Klosterman; and a great-grandson.

He was a farmer and a lifetime and oldest living member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Montezuma. He was a member of the Men's Holy Name Society of the church, the church choir for over 50 years and was a lay advisor when the church was built in 1959.

Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Friday at the church, the Rev. James Dugal officiating.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Thursday and 9-10 a.m. Friday at Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Coldwater. Burial will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, Montezuma.

Contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association West Central Ohio Chapter, Lima.

Condolences can be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.