Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Obituaries- Rowe, Engasser, White

Donald A. Rowe

Donald Arthur Rowe, 85, of Huron and Naples, passed away Friday, September 26, 2014 at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky.

He was born October 21, 1928 in Mansfield, Ohio. He was a graduate of Wittenberg University and Bowling Green State University. He served in the US Army in Europe during the Korean War.  He was a missionary in Liberia, Africa, for the Lutheran Church, and was the first Community Action Director under the Anti-Povery Programs for Richland, Morrow, and Crawford Counties.  His favorite job was serving as the principal at Liberia School in Morrow County.

He is a member of Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, Naples, FL where he is currently serving as a Stephen Leader. He is a Friend of the Huron First Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder.
He is survived by his wife, Twila, married to for 42 years; a son, Timothy (Jexy), daughter, Cindy, grandson, Isaiah Rowe, granddaughter Rachel Ahrens, great-grandson, Axl Banish, brother-in-law Ira Thomas Talbot (Susan), sister-in-law, Dorothy Rowe and numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call Tuesday,  September 30, 2014 from 12:30 until time of memorial service 1:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 225 Williams Street, Huron with Rev. Dr. Anne Marie Montgomery, officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 1225 Piper Blvd, Naples, FL 34110 or to the First Presbyterian Church, Huron, 44839.  Online condolences may be shared at www.fosterfh.com.


Alfred Enggasser

ENGGASSER Alfred C. 79 Huron, Ohio died peacefully at home September 27, 2014. He was born in Lakewood, Ohio on August 1, 1935, son of the late Walter G. and Sylvia Enggasser. He was married February 14, 1973 to Mary Lou Cooney. In addition to his wife he is survived by his brother Leo (Phyllis), brother in law Mike Marshall (Elaine), sister in law Dianne McDonough (Tom). He leaves behind nephews nieces and many friends including his B-Dock sailing friends Anne & Frank Marcunas,and others.

Alfred graduated from Case Western Reserve in 1957 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for and with his father and brother at Cleveland Coppersmithing Works in Cleveland, Ohio. He went on to work for several companies in the Ohio area in his chosen field. Retiring early he found a new passion in his pursuit of spiritual knowledge and discernment.

He loved sports, playing hockey, and soccer, hunting, flying, fishing, and sailing. He met his wife, Mary Lou at Winterhurst ice rink in Lakewood, Ohio. Their first official date was ice-boating on Sandusky Bay, the beginning of many adventures.

Alfred did not wish for any service after his tiring battle with ALS.  Memorials may be sent to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky Ohio 44870.  Online condolences may be share at www.fosterfh.com.


Milton F. White

Milton F. “Mick” White, 80, of Huron and formerly of Sandusky, died early Saturday morning, Sept. 27, 2014, in the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky, following a lengthy illness. 

He was born Oct. 28, 1933, in Sandusky, and was a 1952 graduate of Sandusky High School. Mick had also attended Findlay College. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He retired in 1999 from the former Delphi Plant, Sandusky, after 26 years. Prior to this he worked at the former Simon & Herzog Heating and Sheet Metal Company. 

He was co-owner of American Marine Services with his son Mark. He was a member of Columbus Avenue United Methodist Church, Sandusky Power Squadron where he was past commander 1989-1990, Sandusky Elks 285, American Legion Post 83, Perseverance Lodge No. 329, F.&A.M., Sandusky Men’s Bowling Association, and a former member of the Sandusky Yacht Club and the National Rifle Association. Mick enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, golf and bowling.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, the former Shirley J. Leonhard; three children, Cherry Stacey, Mark T. White, both of Sandusky, and Christy K. White of San Pedro, Calif.; five grandchildren, Nicholas Stacey, Jessica (Ryan) Dunlap, Emily (Michael Kokoska) Stacey, Joshua Canter, and Samantha Canter; three great-grandchildren, Ethan and Madi Kokoska and Warren Canter; four brothers, Theodor (Dorothy) White, John (Debbie) White, Thomas (Peggy Lucas) White, and Stephen M. White; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael; grandson, Angel Andrew Canter in infancy; his parents, Milton T. and Helen (Zeck) White; step mother, Irene (Christiansen) White; and three brothers, James D., Gerald A. and Richard R.

At the request of the deceased, cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. Perseverance Lodge 329 will hold masonic memorial services at 6 p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home, and the Sandusky Power Squadron will hold memorial services at 8 p.m. Friends may also call from 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, until funeral services at 11 a.m., at Columbus Avenue United Methodist Church, 2401 Columbus Ave., Sandusky. The Rev. Ted Austin will officiate. Burial will be in the Sand Hill Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Columbus Avenue United Methodist Church, Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870, or to the Sandusky Power Squadron, P.O. 2003, Sandusky, OH 44870.  Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.

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