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Tonjes, Richard A. — (d. March 7th, 2010)
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Richard A. Tonjes, 69, of McClure, Ohio died Sunday, March 7, 2010 at the Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida.
Richard A. Tonjes, 69, of McClure, Ohio died March 7, 2010 at the Florida Hospital in Orlando, Florida. He was born August 10, 1940 in McClure, Ohio to the late Arthur and Rosina (Hockman) Tonjes. On January 9, 1960 he married Jean Schnitkey at the Emanuel Lutheran Church in Napoleon, who survives in McClure.
Rich owned and operated Rich's Hardware in McClure for over 18 years. He also worked as a fabricator at La Choy Food Products in Archbold for 23 years and was a lifelong farmer. Rich loved to golf and will be remembered for his love and dedication for his church, community, and family.
He is also survived by sons, Kenneth Tonjes and Ronald (Monica)Tonjes, both of McClure, Thomas (Trish) Tonjes of Medina, Ohio, and Robert (Tammy) Tonjes of Delta, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandson; and sisters, Carolyn Amos of McClure, and Janet (Ray) Goodman of Napoleon.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the Rodenberger Funeral Home in McClure. Interment will follow at Hockman Cemetery in McClure.
Visitation will be on Thursday from 2-8 p.m. and Friday from 10-11 a.m. at the Rodenberger Funeral Home in McClure.
The family suggests memorials to the McClure United Methodist Church or a charity of the donor's choice.
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