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Edward C. Naufzinger, Sr.
GALION: Edward C. Naufzinger Sr., 91, Galion, died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Magnolia Terrace, Galion, after a short illness.
Edward was born in Bucyrus on August 11, 1921 to the late Edward J. and Sophia W. (Bassler) Naufzinger. He married Ruth C. Albert on July 27, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY and she preceded him September 28, 2011.
He was a graduate of Bucyrus High School, Bucyrus. Edward retired in 1974 from the former Perfection-Cobey Steel Body, Galion as a maintenance foreman. Edward served in the U.S. Navy during WWII serving for three years in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. He fought in seven campaigns and was awarded one Silver Star and two Bronze Stars. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Galion. He was a member of the American Legion, Galion, Life Member of Disabled American Veterans #100, Bucyrus and was Past Commander. He was very proud of his grandchildren and enjoyed woodworking and yard work.
He is survived by his son Edward C. & Dianne Naufzinger, Jr., Galion; his two granddaughters: Kimberly Crosswhite & Tom Powell and Erika & Steve Fuson; his five great-grandchildren: Joshua & Mikeala Crosswhite, Marissa Henkel, Colton Powell and Coen Fuson; his great-great-grandson Carter Crosswhite; and his two nieces and nephews in Bucyrus.
He was preceded in death by his two sisters: Violet Shutt and Catherine Krantz.
A graveside service in Fairview Cemetery will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Matt Wheeler officiating. Military honors will follow the service and be conducted by the U.S. Navy and the Galion/Crestline Veterans Organizations.
The Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, Galion is honored to have served the family of Edward C. Naufzinger, Sr.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church, 127 S. Columbus Street, Galion, Ohio 44833.
Online condolences may be made to the family at masfh.com.
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I am so sorry to hear about your dad. You had special parents. God bless and comfort you in your time of loss.
Sharon
May 15, 2013
With Sympathy to You and Your Family
Howard & Bonnie Alheim Koons
May 15, 2013
My deepest sympathies to my other family...Grandpa was awesome and will be greatly missed...prayers for all.
Jennifer Ness Cogare
May 8, 2013
My deepest sympathies to all of you my other family...Grandpa was awesome...and will be greatly missed.
May 8, 2013
Ed, Diane, Kim & Erika (and families) - We were sad to see your dad/grandpa had passed.. We are so sorry for you loss and will keep you all in our prayers.
Steve, Andrea, Abigail & Madelyn
Andrea Francisco
May 8, 2013
Ed, Sorry for the loss of your Dad
Ned and Donna Bauer
May 8, 2013
Ed, sorry for the loss of your Dad.
Ned and Donna Bauer
May 8, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike & Brenda Kocher
May 8, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
May 8, 2013
I had the pleasure of meeting Ed and Ruth 25 years ago. They were friends of my husbands parents. Very Nice folks. God Bless.
Traci Seibert
May 8, 2013
helped care for ed, he was a great man. treated everyone with respect. he will be missed.
tammy carroll
May 7, 2013
Ed, Erica, and family, I was sad to learn of Ed Sr. passing. Am praying for you all.
May 7, 2013
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