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Charles Ellsworth Obituary
Marion, Ohio - He found water and he found God.
Charles Henry Ellsworth, 71, of Marion, Ohio claimed the final victory of a 15-year battle with cancer. He made his way home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 11, 2021. Born in Marion, Ohio on November 2, 1949, the son of Samson and Betty Ellsworth. Losing his mother at the age of 3, his father at the age of 18 and his brother Kilroy shortly after. He always valued and cherished his family.
Chuck attended high school in Upper Sandusky. He then continued the family business drilling water wells for over 50 years across Ohio. Always passionate about legislation, Chuck was appointed by the governor of Ohio and served on the Private Water Systems Advisory Council. He also served on the board of the Ohio Water Well Association and was later elected Vice President, then President. Although he loved his business, his first love was Christ. He was saved and promptly started college and was ordained a minister in 1985 upon graduation, all while growing a family and continuing his family business (92 years old).
His legacy will carry on in his children, Erin (Chris) Schlecht of Waldo, Ohio, Kristin (Chris) Pfefferle of Hamilton, Ohio, and Chuck (Brittany) Ellsworth of Marion, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Tyler, Ryan and Drew Schlecht, Cameron, Calvin, and Calista Pfefferle, Samson, Juniper and Penelope Ellsworth, sister Penny Van Meter, and nephews Robert Ellsworth, Eric Ellsworth, Jim Casto, Shawn Van Meter, and Todd Casto.
His memorial service is at Noon on Saturday, March 20th at Grace Baptist Church located at 1560 Marion Marysville Rd. Marion, OH 43302.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions can be made to the Mayo Clinic.
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Victoria Bell
May 11, 2021
Chuck was a family friend and a great witness for Christ. He drilled a couple wells for us, and a good many findings for the Lord. God gets all the glory!
Roxanne Dulin
April 27, 2021
I dated Chuck when I was 24 years old and am now 70. He was a funny good guy and has a piece of my heart. I just found out this evening by reading this obituary he had passed. He recently has been on my mind even after no contact for 24 years. I should have gone to visit sometime. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. May God bless them during this most difficult time.
Tom and Karen Garner
March 21, 2021
So sorry to hear of Charles passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Ted Garner
March 19, 2021
Sorry to hear of Chucks passing. Be has drilled 3 wells for me. God bless and RIP
Shannon Self
March 19, 2021
I worked with Chuck when I was a sanitarian at the Marion County Health Department. He was always fun to talk to at job sites. I am sorry for your loss as a family.
Shannon Fairchild
March 19, 2021
My deepest sympathies to your family.
Michael Lundquist
March 18, 2021
Chuck was a great guy! Did business with.him a couple of times! Prayers to all and God Bless! RIP!
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