Dennis "Denny" W. Fry, 72, died June 23, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System. Denny was born June 14, 1949, in Lima to the late Robert and VonDale (Winget) Fry.
Denny graduated from Allen East High School. He was a heavy equipment operator working at Williams Excavating, R.D. Jones Excavating, Standard Oil and later owned and operated Denny Fry's Bluelick Landfill.
Denny was a member of the Tri-County Antique Tractors, the former VFW in Waynesfield, National Rifle Association, Lima Aerie Eagles #370 and was affiliated with various antique tractor clubs.
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Peter Neuenschwander, a younger brother of the first Swiss settler in the Bluffton settlement, Michael Neuenschwander, came to America with his wife, Anna Marie Kammeter, and their children. They first settled in Virginia and later moved to rural Bluffton.
Alec Yoder, grandson of Alan and Diann Yoder, will compete this week for a spot on the U.S. men’s gymnastics team that will compete at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The 2019 Ohio State graduate is the son of Mike and Rebecca Yoder, and nephew of Mark and Julie Yoder.
Yoder is in St. Louis, Mo., for the U.S. Olympic Trials, which take place June 24 and June 26 at the America’s Center Convention Complex and The Dome at America’s Center.
Bluffton Family Recreation summer kid's adventure camp's focus this week is Bluffton history and businesses. Campers will visit the fire station, town hall and will learn about the village. Next week's camp theme "Wacky Water" has openings for campers. Contact BFR at 419-358-4150 to register your child.
