Amos L Wolber 1922 - 2018
Amos L. Wolber, age 96, died on Friday, November 23, 2018 at 12:18 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on January 13, 1922 in Kenton, Ohio to the late John L. and Lois (Klingler) Wolber. Amos is survived by several cousins.
Amos retired from Baldwin Lima Hamilton, where he worked as a machinist. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during WWII, where he was a sharp shooter and he received the Purple Heart.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 27, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Pastor Don Ayers officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada with graveside military honors conducted by the Ada VFW Post #9381 Honor Guard.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.
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