Chalmer Emerson Unger

Chalmer was born on September 4, 1935, in Darke County to the late Lowell and Delpha (Saunders) Unger. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Unger on September 14, 2024, whom he married September 24, 1954; a grandson, Shane Unger; great grandson, Jacob Michael Unger; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Harold, and Phebe Shumaker; and sister & brother-in-law, Patsy & Bob Gunkle.

Chalmer is survived by his children, Mike & Jann Unger of Greenville, Jane & Kerry Martin of Waynesfield, Jean & Mike Francis of Piqua and Joanne Coates & Moe Jennings of Deltona, Florida; 12 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchild; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Richard “Dick” & Mary Shumaker of Greenville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Chalmer retired in 1995 from Rismiller Plumbing where he worked as a plumber; he was also a retired volunteer fire fighter for Versailles Fire Department; after retiring he enjoyed mowing and mowed for St. Peters Lutheran Church, Weavers Brothers, and the Versailles Schools; he enjoyed bowling, fishing, and camping.

A Masonic Memorial Service and graveside service will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Cemetery 9239 St Peters Rd. Versailles, OH 45380 with Pastor Bob Bitner officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Peter’s Lutheran Church at US Bank c/o St Peter’s Lutheran Church 1231 East Main St. Versailles, OH 45380. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey Zechar Funeral Home in Versailles. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Unger family.