Tuesday, June 19th, 2018
John Fullenkamp
John Anthony Fullenkamp, age 36, Fort Loramie, passed away suddenly Saturday afternoon, June 16, 2018, following an automobile/farm implement accident on the 11000 Block of St. Rt. 29 North, Anna, Ohio.
He was born January 10, 1982, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Anthony and Rosemary (Knapke) Fullenkamp of Fort Loramie. On June 10, 2006, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in McCartyville, John married Leah (Barhorst) Fullenkamp who survives.
Also surviving are four children: Eliza, Henry, Molly and Greta Fullenkamp, all at home; five siblings: Lisa & Chris Meister of Worthington, Karen & Geoff McCarthy of Redondo Beach, CA, Janet & Ryan Behrens of Hilliard, Alan & Rachel Fullenkamp of West Chester and Maria & Josh Schmitz of Maria Stein; in-laws, the late Michael Barhorst, John Searcy of Sidney and Donna Castle of Sidney; grand parents-in-law, Thomas & Bernice Barhorst of Anna; brothers & sisters-in-law, David & Ashley Barhorst of Anna, Amber & Nick Broerman of Yorkshire, and Adam & Logan Searcy of Sidney as well as numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law and grandparents, Herman & Mary Fullenkamp and Lee & Eleanora Knapke.
Mr. Fullenkamp was a 2000 graduate of Fort Loramie High School. He then went on to acquire a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at the University of Toledo. John was employed as an electrical engineer at Machine Concepts Inc. in Minster and had also been engaged in farming.
He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. John was dedicated to his wife and children. He also enjoyed farming, woodworking and inventive projects.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, June 21, 2018, at St. Michael Church in Fort Loramie with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.
Friends may call Wednesday 2:00 to 8:00 PM and Thursday 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Gehret Funeral Home in Fort Loramie.
Memorials may be made to the John A. Fullenkamp family education fund.
Private condolences may be expressed at www.gehretfuneralhome.com.
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