Ransom Funeral Home
610 South Washington Street
Castalia, OH 44824
Phone: 419-626-6666
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Alvah C. Wiedenheft, age 97, of Sandusky, died Friday morning, December 23, 2011, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.
He was born August 22, 1914, in Margaretta Township. He was a 1932 graduate of Margaretta High School, where he was the last remaining member and captain of the 1932 State Championship Basketball Team. He was a life-long area farmer and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sandusky.
Alvah is survived by two daughters Betty (Wesley) Miller, and Carol (Russ) Stephens both of Sandusky; 11 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; one sister Evelyn Lusch of Waterville; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Mabel Meggitt Wiedenheft in 2010; one son William Wiedenheft; granddaughter Alison Stephens; his parents Charles and Minnie Troike Wiedenheft; two brothers Carlos and Oliver Wiedenheft; and one sister Gladys Wiedenheft.
Family and friends may call from 9:00 am Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, until time of services at 11:00 am in the Ransom Funeral Home, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia. The Rev. Philip Gardner will officiate and burial will be in Castalia Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 502 Bardshar Rd., Sandusky, OH 44870, or to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransomfuneralhome.com.
