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Glen Durst Obituary

DURST Glen Boyd Durst, 95, of Lancaster, died on Thursday, July 14, 2011, at The Pickering House. Glen was the owner of the Charleston Construction Company Inc. in St. Albans, West Virginia. Glen worked 50 years in heavy highway construction. Glen is survived by his son, Michael A. (Mary Anne) Durst of Dublin, Ohio; daughters, Glennda A. Street of Lancaster, Sonja C. Durst of Lancaster, Karen S. (Richard) Wallace of Lancaster, Jacqueline K. (Barry) Tackett of Carroll, and Deborah D. (William) Weber or Morgantown, Pennsylvania; 12 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Glen was preceded in death by his wife Pearl Anna Ridenour Durst, parents Kinsey and Lydia Durst, two sisters, two brothers, and son-in-law Richard Street. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 405 N. Columbus St., Lancaster, Ohio with Pastor Cheryl Foulk officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Lancaster. Friends may visit from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Donations may be made to FairHoPe Hospice and The Pickering House, 282 Sells Rd., Lancaster, Ohio 43130, in memory of Glen. To send online condolences and sign the register please visit www.funeralhome.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 14 to Jul. 16, 2011.

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July 19, 2011

We are sorry for your loss of Glen . All of you have our sympathy. He was a good person and lived a long and fruitfull life. Joe and Sue Fox

Norene and Dan Solt

July 18, 2011

We will always remember Mr. Durst and his entire family. They were always such good and gracious friends and neighbors to our parents when we grew up in Lancaster and they were always so kind and courteous to us kids too. We will always cherish those times that we were able to spend at your farm and whenever we were able to stop by and visit later on. With our deepest sympathies, Dan and Norene Solt – Hudson Oaks, Tx

July 17, 2011

Your father was always so kind and accepting. He will be missed. The whole family will be in my prayers. Hold your memories close to your heart. Haze France

Kelly Bergan

July 17, 2011

Deb,
So sorry about your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Celebrate the wonderful life of memories you will forever be able to hold with you.

July 16, 2011

Sonja, our thoughts are with you at this special time which is both difficult, and a time to remember all that was so good about your father. We hold you in our prayers.
Alan & Tillie Bowers Hale

Charlene Wilkins

July 15, 2011

Karen and Richard,

sorry to hear of the passing of your father. If you need anything let us know.

Charlene and Mandy Wilkins

Steve Messerly

July 15, 2011

So sorry to see his passing. He was a great neighbor and friend to my parents and the whole family.

Julie Ryan-Drobnich

July 15, 2011

Debbie and family, our prayers are with you! Now you have two parent angels watching out for your family. Love to you all, Julie and Joe Drobnich

Karen McCoy

July 15, 2011

Sorry for your loss Deb.

Anne Wagonseller Bauswein

July 15, 2011

Jackie and family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad tme. Hang on to your good memories!

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