Thursday, May 6th, 2021
Edna Muhlenkamp
Edna Muhlenkamp, age 91 of Celina, died at 8:20 AM at Mercer Health, Coldwater on Tuesday May 4, 2021.
She was born on April 19, 1930 in Minster, Ohio to the late Julius and Dorothy Luthman. On April 21, 1951 she married Gilbert Muhlenkamp.
Survivors are her children Ken (Ann) Muhlenkamp of Celina, Karen (Brian) Klosterman of Celina and Sandy (Jeff) VanGoeye of Kalamazoo, MI, 9 grandchildren, Scott and Gregg Muhlenkamp, Derek Forsthoefel, Caitlin Evers, Tara Diller, Eric and Layne Klosterman, Jess DeVries and Kristen VanGoeye, Great grandchildren, Hailey and Jake Muhlenkamp, Charlie and Sawyer Forsthoefel, Hailey DeVries and two great grandsons arriving this summer.
She was preceded in death by her daughters, Bonnie Muhlenkamp, Jane Forsthoefel and Barb Evers and Kelsey Forsthoefel, granddaughter. Other survivors include a son in law, Dave Evers, brother and sister-in-law Bob and Bernie Muhlenkamp, sisters in law Marceil Alig and Elizabeth (Shawn) Kirkpatrick. Edna was also preceded in death by her parents, her sister and brother-in-law Mildred (Adrian) Niekamp, her brother Andy (Luella) Luthman, in-laws Marvin (Delores) Muhlenkamp, Edna (Paul) Rauh and John Alig.
Edna was employed by the Buckeye Overall company in her early years and was a hard working farmwife for most of her life. She was an avid Bingo player and supported Immaculate Conception bingo for many decades. She also loved her little gambling trips. She was so proud of her family and kept everyone well fed with all her delicious fried chicken, 24 day pickles, awesome pies and the hundreds of Christmas cookies she made every year. Edna will always be remembered as the most loving and caring wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandma and great grandma. She had an infectious laugh and a great sense of humor.
She will truly be missed and will always be a legend in her family!
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Celina, with Fr. Tim McFarland officiating. Burial will follow at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Celina.
Friends may call from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina. All attendees are required to wear a mask, in accordance with the mandate of the Ohio Department of Health.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Association of Mercer County P.O. Box 624, Celina, OH 45822.
Condolences may be shared on-line, with the Muhlenkamp Family at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
