Rosemary M. Fortener

DELPHOS – Rosemary Fortener, age 91, of Delphos, passed away Tuesday March 3, 2026 at the Van Wert Manor.

She was born September 7, 1934 in Lima to John Hesseling and Hilda (Schwinnen) Hesseling. On June 27, 1953 she married Elmer Fortener and he preceded her in death on January 26, 2024.

She is survived by her children, Rick (Marla) Fortener of Delphos, Barb (Bill) Myers of Van Wert, Bonnie (Bill) Mullenhour and Connie (Denny) Klausing both of Delphos. She is survived 11 grandchildren, Laura Schram, Ricky Fortener, Karen (Rigo) Juarez, David (Sarah) Hayson, Tyler (Taylor) Hayson, Kyle (Katie) Mullenhour, Kory (Tammy) Mullenhour, Kayla Mullenhour, Brad (Kendra) Klausing, Andrea (Jesse) Kill, and AJ (Alyssa) Klausing; 29 great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

She was preceded in death by an infant son, Robert Eugene; brothers, Robert, Jim, and Paul Hesseling; a granddaughter, Katie Hayson; great-granddaughters, Aubrey Klausing and Claire Hayson.

Rosemary worked at the Bending Company/Orbitron for many years retiring in 1994. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and was a huge Blue Jay fan. She enjoyed bowling, crossword puzzles, playing cards with her friends. Rosemary enjoyed her ‘Sib’ Trips and reunions, she and Elmer visited all 50 states. Her home was always open to family and friends to stop and visit, most of all she was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family.

A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Monday March 9, 2026 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Sunday March 8, 2026 at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth St., Delphos, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.