Celina resident James W. Amweg, Jr., 65, formerly of Ohio City, died Jan. 27, 2008, at his residence.

He was born May 10, 1942, in Van Wert to James W. and Mary Felger Amweg, who are deceased. His companion, Linda Howell, survives in Celina.

Other survivors are a son, Stephen (Michelle), Fredericksburg, Va.; a daughter, Lisa (Rob) Akes, Lumberton, Texas; two brothers, Danny (Linda), Ohio City, and Michael, Van Wert; a sister, Martha Cox, Van Wert; and four grandchildren.

He retired from Federal Mogul Corporation, Van Wert, after 30-plus years and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Delphos, and the American Legion, Van Wert.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home, Van Wert, the Rev. Randy Bevington officiating. Burial with full military honors will be conducted, time pending. He is being cremated.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Delphos.

Condolences can be made at www.agfhc@embarqmail.com.