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Elmer Willett Obituary
1928 - 2017
Elmer Willett, 89, passed away on July 21, 2017. He was born on April 14, 1928. Surviving family includes wife, Sara; daughters, JoAnn (Ronnie-deceased) Boggs, Judi (Ron) Thompson, Doug (Bonnie) Willett; 12 grandchildren; siblings, Delmer (Dot) Willett, Mary Katherine (Raymond) Boerner and Barbara (Roger) Curtis. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017 at the Grove City United Methodist Church, 2684 Columbus Street, Grove City, OH, where a funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Flint Cemetery, Columbus, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com.
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"Sailor rest your oar"
Herb Sharfenaker USMC/ USPS
July 29, 2017
RIP
Herb Sharfenaker USMC/ USPS
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Herb Sharfenaker USMC/ USPS
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Herb Sharfenaker USMC/ USPS
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Lincoln Village Branch
Herb Sharfenaker USMC/ USPS
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Herb Sharfenaker USMC/ USPS
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Herb Sharfenaker USMC/ USPS
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Herb Sharfenaker USMC/ USPS
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Herb Sharfenaker USMC/ USPS
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Herb Sharfenaker USMC/USPS
July 29, 2017
God Bless and Thank YOU, Elmer for your service in The United States Navy.... RIP .... And Semper Fi.
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