DeWayne A. Wortkoetter

DeWayne A. Wortkoetter, age 85, of rural Edon, Ohio, died at 9:31 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Wortkoetter was a graduate of Edon High School and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and life member of the Edon Farmer’s Co-op and Farm Bureau. DeWayne was a life-long dairy and grain farmer. He enjoyed playing cards, especially euchre.

DeWayne is survived by three sons, Andrew J. (Sarah) Wortkoetter, of Greenfield, Indiana, Alan J. (Michelle) Wortkoetter, of Colorado Springs, CO, and Marvin A. (Melody Sheely) Wortkoetter, of Edon, Ohio, 15 grandchildren and many great grandchildren; his sister, Regina Bowling, of Edon and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda; one son, John D. Wortkoetter, in 1985 and long-time companion Shirley Ann Aldrich in 2022.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in the name of DeWayne Wortkoetter are requested to Dystrophic Epidermoylisis Bullosa Research Association (DEBRA).

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