John Bernard Art

John Bernard Art, 85, passed away on February 14, 2014 at 4:30 PM at Springview Manor Nursing Home. John was born on August 6, 1928, in Burkettsville, the son of Henry F. and Lucina (Rammel) Art, who preceded him in death. On September 5, 1959, he was married to Irene Mary (Homan) Art, who survives in Lima.

John graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Celina and he attended Lima Technical College. He worked at Ford Motor Company from 1957-1994 where he was a tool design engineer at the Lima Engine Plant. Prior to coming to Lima, he worked at Hughes Aircraft and New Idea. He was a member of St Charles Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Loyalty Council 2661, in Lima.

John and Irene were the parents of 6 children Aaron (Lina) Art, Valery (Jeff) Conrad, Brian Art, Charles(Laura)Art, Christopher(Kelli) Art; a daughter-in-law Laurie Art; 14 grandchildren Jeff, Nick, Christina, Matthew, Emily, Erin, Jessica, Amanda, Elizabeth, Lauren, Mitchell, Andrew, Rebecca and Peter. Also surviving are 8 great -grandchildren; 9 brothers and sisters Catherine Birley, Robert Art, Leroy Art, Ruth Grieshop, Clara Forsthoefel, Ralph (Carol) Art, Jeanne (Dennis) Gebele and Jim (Nancy) Art. He was preceded in death by a son Thomas Art and a step son Don Nolan; his brother-in-laws Gene Birley, Dale Hundley, Bob Grieshop and Jim Forsthoefel; a sister Mary Hundley; two sister-in-laws Mary Jo Art and Pat Kamphues.

Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Chamberlain- Huckeriede Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00AM on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at St. Charles Catholic Church, with a small prayer service prior to departure for Mass at the funeral home. Rev. J. Norbert Howe will officiate.

A private family interment of the cremated remains will be set for a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made in John's memory to St. Charles Catholic Church or the Church Library.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com