Clete F. Woeste, 98, Coldwater and formerly of St. Rose, died on Jan. 3, 2015, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.

He was born May 7, 1916, in St. Rose, to Frank and Bernadine Poeppelman Woeste. On Oct. 12, 1940, he married Evelyn M. Dues, who died six days earlier on Dec. 28, 2014, after 74 years of marriage.

Surviving are three children, Janice (Don) Broer-ing, Coldwater, Frank (Donna) Woeste, St. Henry, and Karen (Jim) Scheer, Celina; a son-in-law, Brad Hegemier, Minster; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and in-laws, Lucille Jansen, Coldwater, Helen Dues, Coldwater, and Betty (Gene) East, Tipp City.

Also deceased are a daughter, Joan Hegemier; two sisters, Velma (Ferd) Dwenger and Mary (Les) Hubartt; and in-laws Mary (Bill) Wellman, Walter Dues, Gene (Rita) Dues, Melvin Dues and Dennis Jansen.

He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Rose, and Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. He was known as the "Mayor of St. Rose." When he was a young boy he sat on the fender of a Model T Ford and watched a mechanic work on the engine. From that day forward, he knew he wanted to be a mechanic. He worked for many years at the former Matt Schwieterman Inc., Coldwater, and retired from the Mercer County Garage.

According to his wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements are being handled by Hogenkamp Funeral Home.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.