Galen C. Will

WILL Galen C. Will, age 81, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, June 25, 2008. He was born January 1, 1927, near Pomeroy, Oh., to Galen Oderkirk and Elva Will. Galen graduated from Rutland High School and attended Marshall College. He worked for the C&O Railroad in Huntington, W.Va., served in the Air Force during the Korean War and retired from ODOT as a computer operator. He attended Indianola Church of Christ and was a member of Harrisonville Masonic Lodge #411. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Freda (Epple) Will; and the joy of his life, his 2 children, Stephen (Kelly) Will and Jennifer Will. He is also survived by his sister, Alta Casdorph of Hilliard, Oh.; brother, Kirk (Martha) Will of Yakima, Wash.; sister-in-law, Doris; many nieces, nephews, and loving in-laws he loved and enjoyed. He is preceded in death by brothers Emil, Norman (Allegra) and Lee, sister Ruth, brother-in-law Dick Smith and another love of his life, his granddaughter Christina Marie. He enjoyed gardening and helping others. Galen had a great love for God and family. Funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2008, at RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME, 2383 N. High St., Columbus. Friends may call from 12Noon-2 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Korean Christian Gospel Mission (Children's Home), c/o Mike Schmidt, P.O. Box 9384, Fresno, Calif. 93792. Condolences may be made to www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries