Elmer Sollman, 73, 101 Ohio St., St. Marys, died at 8:14 p.m. July 29, 2006, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

He was born Dec. 22, 1932, in New Bremen, to Edward and Clara Poppe Sollman. On Feb. 16, 1958, he married Naomia Poppe, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Karl, St. Marys; a daughter, June (Dale) Hackemoeller, Minster; and four grandchildren.

Deceased are a brother, Willis; and a sister, Grace Goodwin.

He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and worked 20 years at Dull's Service Station, both of St. Marys. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, New Bremen, where he was a trustee and assistant janitor. He was a 1950 graduate of New Bremen High School.

Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Bill Drummond officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

Contributions can be made to the church or the American Diabetes Association.