Eugene V. Bellman

OTTAWA - Eugene V. Bellman, 69, of Ottawa, died 10:20 p.m., Friday, September 2, 2016 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.  He was born June 28, 1947 in Lima to the late Victor and Ruth (Maas) Bellman.  On July 19, 1969 he married Karen VonderEmbse and she survives in Ottawa.

Other survivors are two sons: Kevin (Missi) Bellman of Ottawa and Jeremy (Gonzo Araya) Bellman of New York, NY; two grandchildren: Karlie and Zac Bellman; four brothers: William (Vicki) Bellman, Robert (Donna) Bellman, Michael (Judi) Bellman all of Ottawa and Tim (Darina) Bellman of Chandler, AZ; and three sisters: Joan (Dan) Byrne of Ottoville, Mary Ann (Tom) Duling of Ottawa and Cathy (Mike) Merna of Columbus.

Gene formerly worked for Ford Engine Plant in Lima, was the former owner of Bellman-Ford-Mercury in Ottawa and a partner in Bellman Properties.  He was a US Army Veteran and a member of the Ottawa VFW and American Legion.  He was also a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, Ottawa Eagles, Lima Elks and Ottawa Knights of Columbus.  Gene loved his family, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He enjoyed golfing, playing cards with his friends and traveling.

A Mass of Christian Burial will begin 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Fr. Tony Fortman officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by the Ottawa VFW, American Legion and Amvets.  Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m., Monday at Love Funeral Home, Ottawa where a VFW service will begin at 7:00 p.m. and a K of C Rosary at 7:30 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to the Putnam County Cancer Assistance Program (CAP) or Sts. Peter and Paul School Endowment Fund.

Condolences may be expressed at:  www.lovefuneralhome.com