Charles DeLong Obituary
CRIDERSVILLE — Charles E. DeLong, age 97 of Cridersville passed away Feb. 25, 2019 at 1:22 a.m. He was born Aug. 21, 1921 in Shawnee Township Allen County to the late Charles Adrian and Ida Crow DeLong. He married Ruby Leola Hinkle Watterson July 12, 1997 and she preceded him in death Dec. 14, 2006.
Charles was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, VFW Post 1275 and the Allen County Farm Bureau. He had served in the U. S. Army Air Corp during WWII and had been Perry Township Fire Chief 1963 – 1983.
Survivors include a brother Henry Alan DeLong of Cridersville, a nephew Alan L. DeLong of Wapak, stepson John M. (Diane) Watterson of Elida and stepdaughters Ann Stahler of Lima and Irene (Richard) Bowersock Of Bradenton, FL several step grandchildren and several step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a stepson Bruce (Joyce) Watterson.
The family will receive friends noon to 2 Thursday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville with Chaplain Peter Citarin officiating the funeral at 2 and burial will be in St. Matthew Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
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Ann Casper Corder
February 28, 2019
Sorry to hear of Charles' passing. Cherish the memories. The Casper Family
Alva Bowman
February 27, 2019
Charlie will be greatly missed, he was a Chief of the fire department as well as a friend to many. Many of our son,s as well as we also worked for Charlie on the farm as taught them good work skill. RIP OUR FRIEND
Denise Hanes Parent
February 26, 2019
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Chuck, prayers to the rest of the family
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