1947
Melvin
2012
Melvin J. Hershberger
April 26, 1947 — April 26, 2012
Melvin J. Hershberger, 65, of Kent, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at home surrounded by his loved ones, after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis.
He was born December 9, 1946 in Parkman to John and Sadie (Hershberger) Hershberger. He grew up Amish, but left the order in 1967. In 1970, while living in Alabama, he met his loving wife Betty Lou and they married Sept 16th 1972. After the birth of their second son Daryl they returned to Ohio.
Melvin dedicated his life to his Church and his beliefs. He worked hard as a carpenter until he retired last December. He was very kind and strong willed.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou (Johnson) Hershberger; sons, Daniel Hershberger of Austin, TX, Robert Hershberger of Kent; daughter, Cheryl Hershberger of Kent; three grandchildren; brothers: Enos Hershberger of Garrettsville, Lester Hershberger of Lancaster, MI; sisters, Ellen Hershberger of Parkman and Barbara Yutzy of Parkman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sadie Hershberger, son, Daryl Hershberger, brothers, Levi and John Hershberger.
Calling hours will be held 1:00 until 2:00PM Sunday, June 3rd at First Christian Church 335 W. Main Street Kent, with funeral services at 2:00 PM .
Arrangements are being handled by Bissler and Sons Funeral Home.
He was born December 9, 1946 in Parkman to John and Sadie (Hershberger) Hershberger. He grew up Amish, but left the order in 1967. In 1970, while living in Alabama, he met his loving wife Betty Lou and they married Sept 16th 1972. After the birth of their second son Daryl they returned to Ohio.
Melvin dedicated his life to his Church and his beliefs. He worked hard as a carpenter until he retired last December. He was very kind and strong willed.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou (Johnson) Hershberger; sons, Daniel Hershberger of Austin, TX, Robert Hershberger of Kent; daughter, Cheryl Hershberger of Kent; three grandchildren; brothers: Enos Hershberger of Garrettsville, Lester Hershberger of Lancaster, MI; sisters, Ellen Hershberger of Parkman and Barbara Yutzy of Parkman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sadie Hershberger, son, Daryl Hershberger, brothers, Levi and John Hershberger.
Calling hours will be held 1:00 until 2:00PM Sunday, June 3rd at First Christian Church 335 W. Main Street Kent, with funeral services at 2:00 PM .
Arrangements are being handled by Bissler and Sons Funeral Home.
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