Charles C. Scott
(1928 - 2008)

FAYETTE - Charles C. Scott, 80, of Fayette, died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at his home. Born June 24, 1928, at Keystone, W. Va., to Ethel (Belcher) and Ben Scott, he married Helen Asbury on Nov. 14, 1968, at Lebanon, Va., and she survives.
He had retired from the Harrison Lake State Park in 1991 with 11 years of service.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are five daughters, Drema Contreras of Montpelier, Kathy (and husband, Eric) Cessac of West Unity, Debbie (Chazz) Prickett and Robin Spillman, both of Titusville, Fla., and Tammy (Donald) Amos of Fayette; four stepchildren, Phyllis (Tom) Smith of West Unity, Brenda (Emmerson) Branham of Marquand, Mo., and Barb (Don) Staffey and Rodger (and wife, Debbie) Lawson, both of Fayette; a brother, Don Scott of Key Stone, W. Va.; a brother-in-law, Jr. Asbury of Bluefield, W. Va.; 24 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Jack Johnson, Claude Johnson and Peyton Scott; and a sister, Laura Scott.
Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. in the Eagle Funeral Home, Fayette.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home with the Dr. Rev. Sam Wickard and the Rev. Winston Hatcliff to officiate. Interment will follow at Pleasant View Union Cemetery, Fayette. Interment will follow at Pleasant View Union Cemetery, Fayette.
Memorials may be made to the family.

Ronald Eugene Crisenbery
(1939 - 2008)

FLIPPIN, Ark. - Ronald Eugene Crisenbery, 69, of Flippin, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home.
Born April 4, 1939, at Fayette, Ohio, he was the son of Ruth (Climo) and Bob Crisenbery.
A U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam era, he was a retired truck driver with Ranger Boat Company in Flippin.
Surviving are sons, David and Mike Crisenbery, both of Flippin, and Gene Crisenbery of Bergman, Ark.; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; his mother, Ruth Crisenbery of West Unity, Ohio; brothers, Rick Crisenbery of Montpelier, Ohio, and Bobby Crisenbery of Bryan, Ohio; and sisters, Sharon Phillips of Waldron, Mich., and Shirley Cotter of Bryan.
He was preceded in death by his father; a son, Douglas; and a sister, Sandra.
Visitation will be today from 6-8 p.m. in the Eagle Funeral Home, Fayette, Ohio.
Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Devon Strine to officiate. Burial will be at Pleasant View Union Cemetery, Fayette.

Frederick 'Fritz' Rosebrock
(1921 - 2008)

NAPOLEON - Frederick "Fritz" Rosebrock, 86, of Napoleon, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at his residence.
Born Dec. 5, 1921, at Ridgeville Corners, to Anna (Hasemeier) and Henry Rosebrock, he married Pauline Bischoff on June 1, 1947, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Freedom Township, and she survives.
Having served in the U.S. Army during World War II, he worked in maintenance at Dinner Bell in Archbold for more than 43 years.
He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Ridgeville Corners and Ward L. Adams American Legion Post No. 454 of Ridgeville Corners, and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Steven (and wife, Irene) Rosebrock of Hudson, Mich., Randy (Donna) Rosebrock of Defiance and Gary (Nola) Rosebrock of Napoleon; a daughter, Lynette Flowers of Napoleon; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Alvin (Evelyn) Rosebrock, Carl (Charlotte) Rosebrock and Henry (Mary) Rosebrock Jr., all of Ridgeville Corners; two sisters, Laura Bitzinger of Toledo and Henrietta Libey of Liberty Center.
He was preceded in death by four sisters, Frieda Omeke, Clara Reynolds, Esther Rosebrock and Helen Rosebrock; and an infant great-granddaughter, Mya Nicole Rosebrock.
Visitation will be Friday from 4-8 p.m. in the Rodenberger Funeral Home, Napoleon, and Saturday from 10-11 a.m. in the Zion Lutheran Church, Ridgeville Corners.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the church. Interment will follow at the church cemetery with military honors accorded by the Ridgeville American Legion.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Henry County or Zion Lutheran Church.
www.rodenbergerfuneralhome.com

LaVern 'George' A. Creek
(1928 - 2008)

WEST UNITY - LaVern "George" A. Creek, 80, died Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 26, 2008, at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne, Ind. Born July 26, 1928, at Alvordton, to Dorotha (Smith) and Andrew Creek, he married Jacqueline A. Sentle on June 4, 1954, and she survives.
A lifelong resident of the area, he attended Kunkle High School.
He was employed 34 years at Scott Port-A-Fold in Archbold, retiring in 1992, and was a member of the West Unity Sportsman Club.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of 54 years, are two sons, Timothy (and wife, Patty) Creek of Wauseon and David (Julie) Creek of Ayersville; four daughters, Patricia (and husband, Mike) Hollstein of Alvordton, Cathy (Dennis) Borton of Tallmadge, Linda (Jeff) Arthur of Defiance and Sandy (Randy) Link of Bryan; 11 grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a brother, Norman (Barb) Creek of Montpelier.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Elmer and Duane Creek.
Visitation will be Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Hollingshead-Beck Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. in the West Unity United Methodist Church. Burial will be at Floral Grove Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to West Unity United Methodist Church.

William K. 'Bill' Degler Sr.
(1922 - 2008)

DEFIANCE - William K. "Bill" Degler Sr., 86, of Defiance, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance.
Born March 27, 1922, at Defiance County, to June K. (Knight) and Albert Degler, he married Patricia A. Leonhardt on Jan. 12, 1947, and she preceded him in death on Nov. 10, 2004.
A 1941 graduate of Defiance High School, he was a veteran of World War II, having served as an Army PFC with the U.S. Army Medical Corp.
A farmer and landscaper for many years, he was also a bus driver for 30 years with the Ayersville Local Schools. He was also a zoning inspector for South Richland Twp.
A member of Trinity United Methodist Church, he was a life member of VFW Post 3360 and Devil's Lake Golf Club, a member of American Legion No. 117 for 40 years, and a charter member of South Richland Fire Dept., where he was assistant fire chief.
Surviving are two sons, William K. (and wife, Mary) Degler Jr. of Archbold and Robert (Virginia) Degler of Defiance; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a special friend, Beverly Noffsinger of Sebring, Fla.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ruth Daoust.
Visitation will be Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Friday from 9-11 a.m. in the Mast-Mock-Hoffman-Hanenkrath-Clevenger-Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance. Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the Rev. George Reed to officiate. Entombment will be at Riverview Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Defiance County, with military graveside services by VFW Post 3360.
Memorials may be made to the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center and/or to Trinity United Methodist Church.
www.mastmockhoffman.com

Louis P. Bishop
(1922 - 2008)

Louis P. Bishop, 86, of Bryan, died Tuesday morning, Aug. 26, 2008, at his residence.
Born Aug. 19, 1922, at Bryan, to Mary M. and Clair E. Bishop, he married Louise Priar on Nov. 18, 1945, at Enola, Pa., and she survives in Bryan.
A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving as an aircraft mechanic; he was a retired maintenance plumber at the former Aro Corporation.
He was a member of the First Brethren Church, Bryan, where he formerly served as a trustee. He was also a member of the Bryan VFW.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, are his son, Thomas (and wife, Orty) Bishop of San Antonio, Texas; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by sons Michael and Larry Bishop, his parents, two brothers, three sisters and two half-brothers.
Visitation will be Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Burr Funeral Home & Crematory, Bryan.
Services will be Friday at 11 a.m., in the First Brethren Church of Bryan, with Pastor Sam Schultz to officiate. Burial will follow in the Fountain Grove Cemetery, Bryan.
Memorials may be made to the First Brethren Church in Bryan or the CHWC Home Health and Hospice.
www.burrfh.com

Kathryn Elizabeth (Betty Gruver) Thomas
(1923 - 2008)

OCALA, Fla. - Kathryn Elizabeth (Betty Gruver) Thomas, 85, of Ocala, died Friday evening, Aug. 22, 2008, at Palm Gardens of Ocala, after a lengthy battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Born March 10, 1923, at Warsaw, Ind., she was the youngest child of Helen Eliza (Ramey) and Floyd Abraham Gruver.
Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Lee (and husband, George) Sarres of Ocala; a sister-in-law, Ruby Gruver of Edgerton, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Carl, Donald, John and Paul; and a sister, Helen.
Graveside services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery, Edgerton, with Pastor Rick Barnett to officiate. There will be no visitation.
Krill Funeral Service, Edgerton, is in charge of arrangements.
www.krillfuneralservice.com

Forrest D. Hall
(1912 - 2008)

Forest D. Hall, 95, died Monday, August 25, 2008, at his home near Bryan surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 11, 1912, near Jewell, the son of Melvin and Alice (Rath) Hall, the last of four children - Manard, Everett and Beulah. He grew up a busy farm boy, but still found time to drive his dadŐs Buick over to the Bryan area to court his girlfriend and future wife, Ruby Hageman. The two were married in the St. Paul's Methodist Church Parsonage in Defiance on June 12, 1934, where the two remained active members for the next 60 years. He and Ruby had a daughter - Janice Kay - born in 1948.
ŇHallie,Ó as he became known to his closest friends, worked at numerous places after he and Ruby married, starting at Swift's Plating Company and Electrilite, before starting as a volunteer fireman with the Defiance Fire Department. He worked his way up to Assistant Chief, saving many lives along the way and delivering a baby as well, one of which was even named after him. He also taught fire schools in the surrounding area, as well as inventing and patenting a water shield for use in fire containment.
He retired February 1, 1971, and that summer began building a house beside his daughter and her family, on Ruby's family's farm near Bryan, where he returned to farming for 10 years. After that time, he turned his attention to hunting and fishing, gardening and traveling to many states with Ruby. They even celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by taking a trip to Hawaii.
Surviving are his wife of 74 years, Ruby; daughter Janice (Denny) Caryer of Bryan; grandson Cory (Julie) Baden of Defiance; granddaughter, Amy Guza of Bozeman, Montana; five great-granddaughters as well as stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Defiance with Pastor Mark Shimer, with viewing from 10-11 a.m. Visitation will also be from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mast-Mock-Hoffman-Hanenkrath-Clevenger-Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance.
Preferred memorials are to CHWC-Hospice or to a donation of your choice.
Obituary paid for by family

Mary Elizabeth Monson
(1915 - 2008)

Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Monson, 92, died Sunday morning, Aug. 24, 2008, at Hillside Country Living, Bryan. Born Nov. 1, 1915, in rural Jackson Township near Richwood, to Vesta and Walter H. Davis, she married Merrit Monson and he preceded her in death.
A graduate of Richwood High School and Ohio Northern University, she was a first grade teacher for three years.
After her marriage, she and her husband farmed near Richwood. In their later years, they spent winters in Haines City, Fla. Surviving are daughters, Bettie Finken of Bryan and June (and husband, Jerry) Boyd of Fort Smith, Ark.; four grandchildren, Tami Roushia of Bryan, Jill (Shane) Roughley of Fort Smith, Ark., Julie Boyd of Black Mountain, N.C. and Jeff (and wife, Keri) Boyd of Springdale, Ark.; and six great-grandchildren, Kaitlin Elizabeth Roushia, Tyler Merrit Roushia, Andrew Jarret Roughley, Lauren Alaine Roughley, Caroline Ashby Boyd and Carlee Elizabeth Boyd.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Ruth (Davis) Giffin; and her brother, Blake Davis.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Rush Creek (Essex) United Methodist Church, 32697 Ohio 37, Richwood, OH 43344.

Dorothy L. Werder
(1940 - 2008)

HICKSVILLE - Dorothy L. Werder, 68, of Hicksville, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at her home. Born July 20, 1940, at Defiance County, to Lillian (Studer) and Harold Burns, she married DeVonn Werder on July 2, 1960, at St. MichaelŐs Church, Blakeslee, and he survives.
A 1958 graduate of Montpelier High School and a 1984 graduate of International Business College, she worked as a legal secretary with Clemens & Kohrn Law Office, Defiance; with The Hicksville Bank as an auditor; and as a receptionist at ExperTax-Hicksville.
She was a member of St. MichaelŐs Catholic Church of Hicksville and its Rosary Altar Society, the Red Hat Society, Social Club, Hicksville Bowling Association, and the Hicksville Ladies Golf Association, and was a former member of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Denise (and husband, Vince) Sutter of Fort Wayne, Ind.; a granddaughter, Lindsey Michelle Sutter of Fort Wayne; a sister, Mary (Jerry) Houck of Bryan; and a sister-in-law, Barb Burns of Findlay.
She was preceded in death by a son, DeVonn; her parents; and a brother, Howard Burns.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-8 p.m. with a rosary service at 8 p.m. at the Smith & Brown Funeral Home, Hicksville.
Funeral mass will be Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Hicksville, with the Rev. Father Tom Oedy to officiate.
Burial will be at Forest Home Cemetery, Hicksville.
Memorials may be made to Community Health Professionals/Hospice-Defiance.

Vernon L. Kimpel
(1919 - 2008)

EDGERTON - Vernon L. Kimpel, 88, of Edgerton, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, at Park View Nursing Center, Edgerton, where he was a resident.
Born Sept. 14, 1919, in Farmer Township, Defiance County, to Glatus (Upp) and Edward Kimpel, he married Ruth M. Imm on Oct. 4, 1947, at Edgerton, and she survives.
A veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II in the Asia-Pacific Theater, he was a service technician in plumbing and heating for more than 50 years with the Edgerton Hardware.
He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Edgerton, Knights of Columbus Council No. 1494 and John D. Smith Post No. 10, Edgerton American Legion of which he was past commander.
Mr. Kimpel also served as member of the Edgerton Board of Public Affairs and on the Edgerton Village Council, of which he served as president.
He was named Edgerton's Citizen of the Year in 1996.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five daughters, Jayne (and husband, Steven) Stuckey of Marion, Ind., H. Elaine (Edward) Vetter of Lexington, S.C., Carolyn (William) Shininger of Fort Wayne, Ind., Marlene (Patrick) Oxender of Montpelier and Jeanette (Jim) Demlow of Florence, S.C.; five sons, Ed (and wife, Sue) Kimpel of Edgerton, Don (Karrie) Kimpel of Edgerton, Darrell (Becky) Kimpel of Hicksville, Lee (Andrea) Kimpel of Lexington, S.C., and Steven Kimpel of Edgerton; a son-in-law, Jim Meyer of Hicksville; 22 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Lois James of Hicksville; and a brother, Kenneth Kimpel of Hicksville.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marcia Meyer; eight brothers, Ivan, Lavon, Melvin, Forrest, Gordon, Russell, Clair and Floyd; a sister, Maxine Wilson; two half brothers, Glen Kimpel and Paul Miller; and a half sister, Etho McKee. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1-5 and 6-8 p.m. with a scripture service to be conducted at 8 p.m. in the Krill Funeral Home, Edgerton.
Services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Edgerton, with the Rev. Father Stephen Schroeder to officiate. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Edgerton, with graveside military rites conducted by John D. Smith Post No. 10 of the Edgerton American Legion.
Memorials may be made to Community Pregnancy Center of Bryan or St. MaryŐs School.
www.krillfuneralservice.com

Marion E. Gilbert
(1927 - 2008)

Marion E. Gilbert, 81, of Bryan, died Saturday evening, Aug. 23, 2008, at his residence.
Born March 3, 1927, at Williams County, to Edith (Calvin) and John Gilbert, he married Shirley G. Miller on July 19, 1953, at Bryan, and she survives.
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was employed as a service manager at the Ohio Gas Company in Bryan for 38 years, retiring in 1988.
He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Bryan, and had served as a volunteer firefighter for the city of Bryan for many years.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Kim W. (and wife, Linda) Gilbert of Kokomo, Ind.; two grandsons, Clark Gilbert of Columbus, Ind., and Kyle Gilbert of Lafayette, Ind.; two brothers, John Gilbert of Bryan and Marvin Gilbert; two sisters, Bonnie (and husband, Richard) Wolff of Montpelier and Dorothy Snow of Montpelier; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents and a brother, Maurice Gilbert, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. and Thursday from 10-11 a.m. in the Burr Funeral Home & Crematory, Bryan.
Graveside services will be Thursday at 11:15 a.m. at Shiffler Cemetery near Pulaski with Pastor Richard Franks to officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church or Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers Hospice.
www.burrfh.com

Juanita M. Kutzley
(1906 - 2008)

NAPOLEON - Juanita M. Kutzley, 102, of Napoleon died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at the Northcrest Golden Living Center Nursing Home.
Born July 1, 1906, in Melbern to Flossie (Bradford) and Herold Graetz, she was married to Clarence Kutzley and her preceded her in death in 1976.
Surviving are her daughter, Bonnie (and husband Ralph) Vance of Wauseon; and granddaughter, Lisa Vance of Napoleon. Preceding her in death in addition to her parents and husband were her brothers, Bernard Graetz and Donald Graetz; and grandson, Tracey Vance.
Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m., with a wake service at 3:30 p.m., at Walker Mortuary in Napoleon.
Mass will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Dan Borgelt and Father Robert Dendinger, co-celebrants. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Edgerton, following a luncheon at the St. Augustine Church Hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Augustine Catholic School, the Golden Living Center Northcrest Nursing Home, or a charity of the donor's choice.

Joyce Anne Russell
(1940 - 2008)

DEFIANCE - Joyce Anne Russell, 67, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, at her home.
Born Aug, 22, 1940, in Payne to Marjorie K. (Wells) and Harry H. Chester, she was married to Rex Russell on June 28, 1958, and he survives. A 1958 graduate of Payne High School, she was employed by Allied Molded Products in Bryan for 24 years. She was previously employed as a hostess and cashier at Vagabond Village Restaurant and at the former Holiday Inn in Defiance as a waitress. She was also a member of the Paulding County Rabbit Breeders Association.
Surviving in addition to her husband are sons, Rex A. (and wife Lisa) Russell of Harrision, Ohio, Charles (Alex) Russell of Holgate, Scott (Cheryl) Russell of Defiance, Darren Russell of Defiance, and Bruce (Penny) Russell of Paulding; daughter, Kathy J. Russell Hogan of Sherwood; sister, Jean (Kenneth) Shininger of Defiance; and 10 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be Monday from 2 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the Den Herder Funeral Home in Paulding.
Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with Jim Stinehelfer Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Hedges Cemetery in Paulding.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or Paulding County Hospital Home Health Care.

Margaret M. Shiple
(1927 - 2008)

EDGERTON - Margaret M. Shiple, 80, of Edgerton, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, after a brief illness.
Born Oct. 26, 1927, at Toledo, to Cecilia E. (Schneider) and Peter L. Gaiffe, she married James J. Shiple on Feb. 15, 1947, at Toledo, and he survives.
A graduate of Central Catholic High School, Toledo, her early working career included employment at Tol-edo Trust, Toledo Scale and with her husband at the Edgerton Hardware when they moved to Edgerton.
She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Edgerton.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, James M. (and wife, Paula) Shiple and Joseph Shiple, both of Edgerton; two grandchildren, Philip (Rachelle) Shiple of Antwerp and Stephanie (and husband, Chad) Everetts of Edgerton; two stepgrandchildren, Jeff (Heather) Gruver of Edgerton and Amy Gruver of Fort Wayne, Ind.; four great-grandchildren, Corey and Casey Everetts, Dana Conley and Connar Shiple; and three stepgreat-grandchildren, Rachel, Catie and Adam Gruver.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Joseph Gaiffe.
Services will be Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary Catholic Church, Edgerton, with Father Steven Schroeder to officiate. Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery will be private. There will be no visitation.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary's School or Church or to Dream Haven in Edgerton.
www.krillfuneralservice.com

Myrtle D. Cooley
(1906 - 2008)

EVANSPORT - Myrtle D. Cooley, 101, died Monday evening, Aug. 18, 2008, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Born Sept. 19, 1906, at Hot Springs, Ark., to Gussie (Henderson) and Elijah Deaton, she married Willard Cooley on Dec. 31, 1943, and he preceded her in death in 1983.
She was a member of the Evansport United Methodist Church.
Surviving are nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Wanita Rowe, and three brothers, Olin, Wilbur and Orville.
Visitation will be Thursday from 2-6 p.m. in the Grisier Funeral Home, Stryker.
Funeral services will be Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Debbie Kalor to officiate. Interment will follow in the Evansport Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Evansport United Methodist Church or Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.
www.grisierfh.com

Neal M. Burkholder
(1957 - 2008)

WAUSEON - Neal M. Burkholder, 50, of Wauseon, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at the Cleveland Clinic, following a battle with cancer.
Born Sept. 30, 1957, at Wauseon, to Mabel (Short) and Maynard Burkholder, he married Paula Bradley on Oct. 15, 1983, and she survives.
A Pettisville High School graduate, he worked as a heavy equipment operator for Fulton Mills at Delta.
He was a member of the First Church of God in Wauseon.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Scott (and wife, Michelle) Carter of Marysville; a daughter, Jami (and husband, Michael) Gregory of Marysville; seven grandchildren; his mother, Mabel Burkholder of Archbold; a brother, Tony (Linda) Burkholder of Mason, Mich.; and a sister, Ris‘ (Ed) Grime of Archbold.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation will be Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Short Funeral Home, Archbold.
A memorial service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in the First Church of God in Wauseon with Pastor Wesley Glines and Pastor Rex Stump to officiate. Private interment will be in the Pettisville Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Fulton County Relay for Life or a charity of the donor's choice.

Cassandra H. Starr
(2007 - 2008)

RED LION, Pa. - Cassandra Hope Starr, 15 months, died unexpectedly Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at her home. Born May 5, 2007, she was the fourth child of Pastor Chris and Jennifer Starr.
Surviving are two sisters, Jenna Lorraine Starr, 5, and Alyssa Jade Starr, 4; a brother, Brandon James Starr, 7; grandparents, Pastor Randy and Shirley Starr of Red Lion and Bill and Jan Johnson of Fremont, Mich.; great-grandparents, Ada Virginia Starr and Betty Zehr, both of Montpelier, Ohio; and eight aunts and uncles.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Robert J. Johnson and Donna G. Johnson, David and Geneva VanSloten, Lyle Starr and Rolland Zehr.
Visitation will be Friday from 9-11 a.m. in Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 48 Muddy Creek Forks Road, Brogue.
Funeral services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the church with Pastor David Bottrell, Pastor of Hunt Valley Baptist Church, Hunt Valley, Md., to officiate. A graveside committal in the church cemetery will immediately follow the funeral service.
A reception/luncheon in the annex building adjacent to Mt. Zion Baptist Church will follow the committal.
Memorials may be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 48 Muddy Creek Road, Brogue, 17309.
The J.J. Hartenstein Mortuary, Inc., 19 S. Main St., Stewartstown, is assisting the family with arrangements.