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Herbert Owen Carpenter

1932 - 2016

Herbert Owen Carpenter obituary, 1932-2016, Grove City, OH

BORN

1932

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Schoedinger Norris Grove City

4242 Hoover Road

Grove City, Ohio

Herbert Carpenter Obituary

Carpenter Herbert Owen Carpenter, 83, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2016. He was born November 6, 1932 in Harrisburg, Ohio to the late Owen and Elizabeth (Neff) Carpenter. He was a graduate of West H.S. and earned his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University in 1954. He was a former ROTC officer and employee of Armstrong Furnace Co., Abex-Dennison, Hagglund-Dennison, and Countryside Products. Longtime member of Burgess Ave. Methodist Church. Diehard OSU Buckeye fan, avid golfer and sports car enthusiast. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Neff Carpenter. Herb is survived by his wife of 35 years, Gretchen (Miller) Carpenter; children, Bruce (Jane) Carpenter, Brian (Kimberlee) Carpenter, Rita Vogel, Stephen (Carla) Vogel, and Linda (Tim) Teach; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; special friend, Stephen Van Kirk; and many dear friends. Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the SCHOEDINGER GROVE CITY CHAPEL, 3920 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio with visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Herb's memory may be made to Equine Program Support, 1900 Coffey Rd., Columbus, OH 43210. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a special memory or extend condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 3 to Oct. 6, 2016.

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David & Judy Steele

October 8, 2016

Dear Gretchen and Family,

We are very sorry to hear of Herb's Passing. My Mother Doris was a first cousin on his Mother's side. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

David and Judy Steele

Kelsey Dallas

October 8, 2016

Grandpa
You left to soon. I want one more hug , one more kiss, one more banter between the two of us. You are my heart and I will be forever thankful to have had you in my life as my buddy, grandfather, and my heart . The world is a much
Sadder place without you in it .i love you forever and always. I know we will see each other again one day, but there is a whole in my heart until then .
Your my heart forever and always
Kelsey

October 6, 2016

Although our paths have not crossed for many years, my heart has never forgotten what a wonderful and kind man he was.
Gretchen & Family,
My thoughts, prayers and condolences are with you.
Always in Faith & Love, Consolata

Dick Kovalchik

October 5, 2016

Rest in peace my brother,we will miss Herb at the Razors edge Barber Shop.

Ron Sarbach

October 4, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Carpenter family. I have known Herb for many years and I know him to be one of the nicest people I have ever met, both at work and outside. A true gentleman. We will miss him greatly at our monthly LADS lunches.

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Schoedinger Norris Grove City

4242 Hoover Road, Grove City, OH 43123

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4:00 p.m.

Schoedinger Norris Grove City

4242 Hoover Road, Grove City, OH 43123

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