He was employed 25 years as a quality engineer with Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He was a faithful member of the Allen Center Baptist Church and was aproud Veteran of the United States Air Force having served in the Korean Conflict. Reese was a member of Marysville BPOE Lodge #1130 and Marysville VFW Post #3320 and became the first All-State VFW Commander from Marysville in 1975. A sports fan and loyal Buckeye supporter, Reese enjoyed playing bingo, watching The Price is Right, and the music of The Statler Brothers. More than anything, he treasured the love of his family and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was born July 10, 1930, in Lancaster to the late John M. and Goldie (Botts) Todhunter.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Vonda Kiger and Carolyn Johnson.
Survivors include his wife of 11 years, Dorothy Joan Milligan Davenport Todhunter to whom he wass married on August 23, 2002; six children, Debi (Ken) Shady-Dahl, Colona, Illnois, Denny (Sanry) Todhunter, Chico, California, Gwen (Rick) Augenstein, Marysville, Pam (Doug) DeMoss, Monmouth, Iowa, Jonathan (Keshia) Todhunter, Marysville and Matthew Todhunter,Marysville; ten grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a brother, John M. Todhunter, Columbus, Ohio; sister, Marsella Lutz, Plymouth, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.
Following cremation, graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at Oakdale Cemetery. Pastor Greg Kise will officiate and military honors will be provived by the Union County Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Honor Guar in care of Mannassssmith Funeral Home who is serving the family.
Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette Sunday, November 3, 2013
He was employed 25 years as a quality engineer with Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He was a faithful member of the Allen Center Baptist Church and was aproud Veteran of the United States Air Force having served in the Korean Conflict. Reese was a member of Marysville BPOE Lodge #1130 and Marysville VFW Post #3320 and became the first All-State VFW Commander from Marysville in 1975. A sports fan and loyal Buckeye supporter, Reese enjoyed playing bingo, watching The Price is Right, and the music of The Statler Brothers. More than anything, he treasured the love of his family and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was born July 10, 1930, in Lancaster to the late John M. and Goldie (Botts) Todhunter.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Vonda Kiger and Carolyn Johnson.
Survivors include his wife of 11 years, Dorothy Joan Milligan Davenport Todhunter to whom he wass married on August 23, 2002; six children, Debi (Ken) Shady-Dahl, Colona, Illnois, Denny (Sanry) Todhunter, Chico, California, Gwen (Rick) Augenstein, Marysville, Pam (Doug) DeMoss, Monmouth, Iowa, Jonathan (Keshia) Todhunter, Marysville and Matthew Todhunter,Marysville; ten grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a brother, John M. Todhunter, Columbus, Ohio; sister, Marsella Lutz, Plymouth, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.
Following cremation, graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. at Oakdale Cemetery. Pastor Greg Kise will officiate and military honors will be provived by the Union County Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Union County Honor Guar in care of Mannassssmith Funeral Home who is serving the family.
Originally published in the Lancaster Eagle Gazette Sunday, November 3, 2013
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