Glenn E. Mikesell
Mikesell
COSHOCTON – Glenn E. Mikesell, 93, a resident of the Coshocton Springs Care Center died Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 at the care center.
He was born Dec. 20, 1922 in New Guilford to the late Albert and Pearl (Farmer) Mikesell.
Glenn was a 1940 graduate of Union High School and a 1950 graduate of The Ohio State University. He served in U.S. Marine Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He worked for the former Edmont-Wilson Co. in Coshocton for 30 years in inventory control and as a production planner. He was a member of the Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church where he was active with the Tuesday Bible Study, United Methodist Men, Class of Hope, Administrative Council, a Sunday School Teacher, and many years as a Lay Member to the annual conference. He was a member of the VFW #1330 in Coshocton and a 50+ year member of the Bethlehem Grange.
He is survived by his wife, Gertrude (Overholt) Mikesell, whom he married Sept. 19, 1953. Also surviving are two sons, David (Jona Lee) Mikesell of Coshocton and Mark (Julie) Mikesell of Conesville. Grandchildren, Kristi (Beau) Timmons, Shaylene Lusk, Devin (Samantha) Lusk, Cody Mikesell, Rochele (Clint) Fowler, and Daniele (Matt) Beck. Great grandchildren, Harper & Sylus Timmons, Carsin & Layla Lusk, and Rayne & Broox Fowler. Several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by an infant son, two sisters, Naomi Ashcraft and Eileen Berton, and a brother, Carl Mikesell.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw with Pastor Dail Parrish officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery at Warsaw. Visitation is Friday, Sept 16, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. www.fischerfuneralhome.com
Memorial contributions may be made to the Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church 45494 CR 23 Coshocton, OH 43812 or Hospice/Health Services of Coshocton 230 S. 4th St Coshocton, OH 43912.
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