Walter Hasenmeier

Vermilion - Walter Charles Hasenmeier "Waldo", 68, of Vermilion, died Sunday, December 19, 2004 in Community Health Partners West after a sudden illness. He was born July 4, 1936 in Sandusky, Ohio. He has been a Vermilion resident for the past 28 years, moving from Sandusky. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1954 to 1957. He worked as a vending manager for Aramark, serving the Lorain Ford Automotive Plant Cafeteria, retiring after 38 years. Mr. Hasenmeier was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Vermilion. He was also a member of the Sandusky Eagles # 444; VFW Post #7576, and he was a life member of the Vermilion American Legion Post # 3975 and Vermilion AMVETS Post 22. He volunteered for the Salvation Army and he enjoyed golfing, casinos and playing cards. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Nancy Hasenmeier (nee Ferguson); 2 sons: Michael Hasenmeier of Huron, and Mark Hasenmeier of Columbus; 3 daughters: Teresa Wittmer of Berlin Heights, Penney Niemela of Columbus, and Lisa Hartnett of Sandusky; 14 grandchildren; 4 Great Grandchildren and sister, Nancy Stonerook of Valrico, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Frances (Nee Krause) Hasenmeier and a half brother, Chuck Shupe. A Memorial Mass will be held at the St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion on Wednesday, December 22 at 11 am with Reverend Jim Holmer, pastor, officiating. Contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children?s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 and St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, Ohio 44089. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.