Edwin F. Aufdenkamp, 89, of Bowling Green, Ohio, went to his heavenly home on Friday April 4, 2014.
He was born on March 4, 1925 to William and Lena (Buehning) Aufdenkamp.
He graduated with honors from Portage Twp. High School in 1943.
After graduation, he joined the Navy and was assigned to the U.S. Zeus and served in Antivecok in the
Marshall Islands as a Quartermaster Signalman for the ship. He was discharged on March 25, 1946. While
on furlough he met the girl of his dreams, Phyllis Catherine Tilton, and they were married on April 12,
1947.
Surviving Edwin is his loving wife of nearly 67 years, Phyllis; son, Ralph (Miriam) of Bowling Green;
daughters, Barbara (Wayne) Badenhop of Wauseon, Beverly (Ken) Gerwin of Bradner, Linda (Ron) Joseph of
Bowling Green; brother, Herman (Eileen) of Perrysburg; sister, Helen (Edward) Labo of Sylvania;
sister-in-law, Judy Aufdenkamp of Bowling Green; 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Burditt; brothers, Raymond and Eldon; and
great-granddaughter, Danielle Boulis.
He was a lifelong farmer and was dedicated to raising livestock.
He was a former council member and Sunday school superintendent at Hope Lutheran Church, where he
attended his entire life. One of his greatest joys was playing on the church dart ball team for over 70
years and earned the "Green Corner Coach" award.
He was a member of the former Hope Brotherhood and the Portage Valley Federation of Lutheran Men.
He was a big fan of Ohio State basketball and enjoyed playing cards with his family and friends.
He was a loving husband and father and cherished the times he spent with his grandchildren.
Friends and family will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at DUNN FUNERAL
HOME, located in the Historical District of Bowling Green at 408 W. Wooster Street.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church, 13507
Cloverdale Road. Bowling Green. Pastor Janine Dress and Pastor James Budke will officiate.
Burial will follow in Fish Cemetery, Pemberville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lutheran Church, Worship for Shut-ins or The American Heart
Association.
To share an online condolence with the family please visit www.dunnfuneralhome.com