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Earl Edward Foresman

Earl Foresman Obituary

FORESMAN Earl Edward Foresman, age 85, passed away peacefully after an extended illness, Thursday, April 14, 2005. Lifelong resident of Franklin County, Brown and Prarie Townships. Retired Railroad fireman and engineer for NYC/Penn. Central and Conrail lines. Past member of VFW and American Legion, Don Gentile Post #0532. Veteran of WW II as 1st Sgt. with 13th Combat Eng. Battalion attached to the 184th Infantry, serving in Okinawa, Japan and Seoul, S. Korea. Survived by daughters, Mary Foresman and Liz (Bill) Hunt; step-son, Richard Mendenhall. Preceded in death by parents Lena (Weber) and Arthur Foresman, as well as wives A. Louise (Salzgaber) and Betty (Jackson). Special thanks to Dr. Tarek Chidiac and the caring staff of Arbors West. Friends may call 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the TIDD FUNERAL HOME, 5265 Norwich St., Hilliard, where funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday. Pastor Larry Baker officiating. Interment Alton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the charity of your choice.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 15 to Apr. 17, 2005.

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Deanna Harwell-Baksh

April 16, 2005

Dear Mary and Family,

I am sorry to hear of your loss.May you find comfort in this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deanna

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ingrid meyer

April 15, 2005

Dear Mary,

I was so sorry to learn about your father. You have been very faithful to him and he must be very proud of you. You and your family are in our prayers.Love,

Kurt Meyers

April 15, 2005

Dear Mary and Family:

We are very sorry to learn of your loss. Your father served his country well.

Kurt Meyers

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