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Janice L. Dammeyer February 14, 1932 - August 31, 2022

Date of Funeral

September 6, 2022
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JANICE L. DAMMEYER, age 90

Of rural New Bremen, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 9:22 P.M. at the Joint Twp. Dist. Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She was born on February 14, 1932 in Sidney, the daughter of the late Harry L. and Frances (Widener) Hamsher. On December 1, 1962, she married Don I. Dammeyer, and he survives near New Bremen. Also surviving are her children and their spouses: Dave (Tracey) Dammeyer, and Debra (David) Kramer all of New Bremen; her six grandchildren: Rachel (Dan) Schrader of Versailles, Nick Kramer, Sarah Kramer, Andrew (Casey) Kramer, Alivia Dammeyer and Amelia Dammeyer all of New Bremen; her seven great-grandchildren: Leah, Luke, Levi, and Lily Schrader, Ila Kramer, Josie Kramer, and Cora Kramer. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother Wayne Hamsher.

Jan graduated from Sidney High School in 1950, and went on to attend business college in Columbus, initially meeting Don for the first time on the bus ride there. The two later met at a dance at the Crystal Ballroom, began dating, and rarely spent a moment apart since that time. She was a long-time member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen, and after her children were born, she taught Sunday school, assisted with vacation Bible school, and later she joined the Saturday Night church choir. She was a devoted homemaker who worked hard to raise her children and later in life, she babysat for her grandchildren and also the Thobe family. She was also a clerk at Schwieterman’s Pharmacy in New Bremen for over twenty years. She and Don enjoyed dancing and bowling, and playing cards in several card groups. As a family they took trips to Michigan, Niagara Falls, Kings Island and Cincinnati Reds games. Jan was a very social person who did not know a stranger; she only saw the best in every person that she met.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen with Rev. Becky Erb Strang officiating. The services will also be live-streamed on the church’s Facebook page. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Calling hours will be held on Monday, September 5, 2022 from 2:00 until 5:00 P.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and again on Tuesday morning, at the church, one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions in memory of Jan can be made to support the Auglaize County Humane Society (616 N. Dixie Highway, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45869), or St. Paul Church Memorial Fund (119 N. Franklin Street, New Bremen, Ohio 45869). Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is assisting the family, and online condolences can be left on the funeral home website at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen with Rev. Becky Erb Strang officiating. The services will also be live-streamed on the church’s Facebook page. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Calling hours will be held on Monday, September 5, 2022 from 2:00 until 5:00 P.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and again on Tuesday morning, at the church, one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions in memory of Jan can be made to support the Auglaize County Humane Society (616 N. Dixie Highway, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45869), or St. Paul Church Memorial Fund (119 N. Franklin Street, New Bremen, Ohio 45869).

Condolences(10)

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    Jan Gagel says
    September 2, 2022 at 4:53 pm

    Dave and Tracy, Deb and Dave and families—Your Mom/Grandma was such a nice person. She was so friendly and always had a kind word, a smile, and on the best days, a good laugh to share. Loved chatting with her at the drugstore and around town. You were blessed to have her, and she will be missed. Know you were loved Love—

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    Roger and Cheryl Barlage says
    September 2, 2022 at 5:05 pm

    So sorry for your family’s loss. She was such a sweet person.
    I will always treasure our times together at the pharmacy.
    Sending hugs and prayers to your family.

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    Beckie Hunter (Weed) says
    September 2, 2022 at 5:25 pm

    Dear Fin and family,
    So sorry to hear of the passing of Jan.
    She was a wonderful person and was kind to all she met.
    My deepest sympathy to you all.

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    Stan & Dorothy Hirschfeld says
    September 5, 2022 at 8:35 am

    So sorry to receive word of Jan’s passing. She had a long life and will be missed by all her friend and relatives.
    Sending prayers to all.

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    Tom and Polly Watkins says
    September 5, 2022 at 1:24 pm

    We were shocked to see Janice’s passing. She will be missed. Our condolences to Don and all the family.

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    Gary Mueller says
    September 5, 2022 at 2:54 pm

    Deepest sympathy from the Mueller family. Growing up as neighbors i spent a lot of time at their house. Jan was one of three moms who took turns driving several of us to kindergarten. May God give peace and blessings to her family.

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    Erich Weiss says
    September 5, 2022 at 7:43 pm

    Dave, Deb, Tracy, Dave,

    I am sooo sorry to hear that your Mom died. Obviously, a lot of good memories of your family.

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    Mark Dominik says
    September 6, 2022 at 10:35 am

    We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathies. We had 20 great years of working together, with countless memories. She will be missed.
    Peace & Love
    Mark & Jane Dominik

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    Blanke Family says
    September 6, 2022 at 3:58 pm

    We are so sorry to hear of your loss. The intertwined histories of the Blanke/Dammeyer families go back many years with too many memories to briefly mention here. Jan was an integral part of so many aspects of our lives through the years, we have trouble picturing Lock Two Rd without her smiling presence. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family throughout this difficult time.

    Blanke Family

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    Kathy Schwartz says
    September 9, 2022 at 9:31 pm

    Deb, Dave and Dave,
    Sorry for your loss.

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