James L. Askew, 93 of Lakeside/Marblehead, formerly of Marion, died peacefully Thursday evening April 8, 2021 at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg Unit.
He was born November 14, 1927 in Marion to the late Ralph Heber and Myrtle (Hedges) Askew; he was also preceded in death by his wife Elva Anna (Norris) Askew, they were married February 23, 1949 in Kentucky and she died October 5, 2012. Also preceding him in death was a daughter: Paula Webb and two brothers: Robert and Charles Askew.
Jim was a 1945 graduate of the Harding High School. He served our country in the United States Army. Jim was self-employed Painting Contractor, running the family business, Askew Decorating for many years. He was a long-time member of the Marion First Presbyterian Church. He really enjoyed choir music; he had even sung in the school choir when he was younger. A true family man, he enjoyed cooking, holidays, especially Easter and watching his OSU Buckeyes.
But he really had a passion for the water and fishing, he and his family have spent countless time (over 50 yrs.) at Lake Erie. He always had the best fish frys and loved taking numerous boat trips.
Jim will also be remembered for his practical jokes and maybe a little bit of sarcasm!
Surviving are his children: Judi (Terry) Robinson of Wayne, Peggy (Dennis) Zimmerman of Cleveland, Robert (Natalie) Askew of New Bloomington and Melissa (Frank) Ruth of Marion.
Son-in-law: Jeff (Pam) Webb of Richwood
Grandchildren: Eric (Melissa) Robinson, Emily (Steve) Kaufman, Jon (Tonya) Robinson, Jeremy (Elisha) Robinson, Ben (Megumi) Robinson, Elizabeth (Andrew) Lanker, Megan Zimmerman, Aaron Zimmerman, Samantha (Eli) Gray, Stephanie (Chance) Phipps, Nathaniel Askew, Caitlin Askew, Mitchell Askew, Erica Reid and RJ Reid
19 great grandchildren
Siblings: Phyllis Stansberry of Titusville, Fla., Sandy Greer of Elizabethton, Tn., Nancy (Fred) Ulsh of Cincinnati, Tom (Susan) Askew of Marion and David (Judy) Tighe of Marion
Sister-in-law: Francis Askew of Titusville, Fla.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 13, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, Pastors Dennis Zimmerman and Jeremy Robinson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery where there will be Military Honors given by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1095, Delaware and the U. S. Army. Friends may call Monday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood.
To watch the Livestream of the service on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM, open the Facebook app and like our page, or click here Watch the Livestream
Memorial gifts may be made to the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, First Presbyterian Church of Marion and the Marion Power Squadron.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
He was born November 14, 1927 in Marion to the late Ralph Heber and Myrtle (Hedges) Askew; he was also preceded in death by his wife Elva Anna (Norris) Askew, they were married February 23, 1949 in Kentucky and she died October 5, 2012. Also preceding him in death was a daughter: Paula Webb and two brothers: Robert and Charles Askew.
Jim was a 1945 graduate of the Harding High School. He served our country in the United States Army. Jim was self-employed Painting Contractor, running the family business, Askew Decorating for many years. He was a long-time member of the Marion First Presbyterian Church. He really enjoyed choir music; he had even sung in the school choir when he was younger. A true family man, he enjoyed cooking, holidays, especially Easter and watching his OSU Buckeyes.
But he really had a passion for the water and fishing, he and his family have spent countless time (over 50 yrs.) at Lake Erie. He always had the best fish frys and loved taking numerous boat trips.
Jim will also be remembered for his practical jokes and maybe a little bit of sarcasm!
Surviving are his children: Judi (Terry) Robinson of Wayne, Peggy (Dennis) Zimmerman of Cleveland, Robert (Natalie) Askew of New Bloomington and Melissa (Frank) Ruth of Marion.
Son-in-law: Jeff (Pam) Webb of Richwood
Grandchildren: Eric (Melissa) Robinson, Emily (Steve) Kaufman, Jon (Tonya) Robinson, Jeremy (Elisha) Robinson, Ben (Megumi) Robinson, Elizabeth (Andrew) Lanker, Megan Zimmerman, Aaron Zimmerman, Samantha (Eli) Gray, Stephanie (Chance) Phipps, Nathaniel Askew, Caitlin Askew, Mitchell Askew, Erica Reid and RJ Reid
19 great grandchildren
Siblings: Phyllis Stansberry of Titusville, Fla., Sandy Greer of Elizabethton, Tn., Nancy (Fred) Ulsh of Cincinnati, Tom (Susan) Askew of Marion and David (Judy) Tighe of Marion
Sister-in-law: Francis Askew of Titusville, Fla.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 13, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, Pastors Dennis Zimmerman and Jeremy Robinson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery where there will be Military Honors given by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1095, Delaware and the U. S. Army. Friends may call Monday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood.
To watch the Livestream of the service on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM, open the Facebook app and like our page, or click here Watch the Livestream
Memorial gifts may be made to the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, First Presbyterian Church of Marion and the Marion Power Squadron.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
James L. Askew, 93 of Lakeside/Marblehead, formerly of Marion, died peacefully Thursday evening April 8, 2021 at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg Unit.
He was born November 14, 1927 in Marion to the late Ralph Heber and Myrtle (Hedges) Askew; he was also preceded in death by his wife Elva Anna (Norris) Askew, they were married February 23, 1949 in Kentucky and she died October 5, 2012. Also preceding him in death was a daughter: Paula Webb and two brothers: Robert and Charles Askew.
Jim was a 1945 graduate of the Harding High School. He served our country in the United States Army. Jim was self-employed Painting Contractor, running the family business, Askew Decorating for many years. He was a long-time member of the Marion First Presbyterian Church. He really enjoyed choir music; he had even sung in the school choir when he was younger. A true family man, he enjoyed cooking, holidays, especially Easter and watching his OSU Buckeyes.
But he really had a passion for the water and fishing, he and his family have spent countless time (over 50 yrs.) at Lake Erie. He always had the best fish frys and loved taking numerous boat trips.
Jim will also be remembered for his practical jokes and maybe a little bit of sarcasm!
Surviving are his children: Judi (Terry) Robinson of Wayne, Peggy (Dennis) Zimmerman of Cleveland, Robert (Natalie) Askew of New Bloomington and Melissa (Frank) Ruth of Marion.
Son-in-law: Jeff (Pam) Webb of Richwood
Grandchildren: Eric (Melissa) Robinson, Emily (Steve) Kaufman, Jon (Tonya) Robinson, Jeremy (Elisha) Robinson, Ben (Megumi) Robinson, Elizabeth (Andrew) Lanker, Megan Zimmerman, Aaron Zimmerman, Samantha (Eli) Gray, Stephanie (Chance) Phipps, Nathaniel Askew, Caitlin Askew, Mitchell Askew, Erica Reid and RJ Reid
19 great grandchildren
Siblings: Phyllis Stansberry of Titusville, Fla., Sandy Greer of Elizabethton, Tn., Nancy (Fred) Ulsh of Cincinnati, Tom (Susan) Askew of Marion and David (Judy) Tighe of Marion
Sister-in-law: Francis Askew of Titusville, Fla.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 13, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, Pastors Dennis Zimmerman and Jeremy Robinson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery where there will be Military Honors given by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1095, Delaware and the U. S. Army. Friends may call Monday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood.
To watch the Livestream of the service on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM, open the Facebook app and like our page, or click here Watch the Livestream
Memorial gifts may be made to the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, First Presbyterian Church of Marion and the Marion Power Squadron.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
He was born November 14, 1927 in Marion to the late Ralph Heber and Myrtle (Hedges) Askew; he was also preceded in death by his wife Elva Anna (Norris) Askew, they were married February 23, 1949 in Kentucky and she died October 5, 2012. Also preceding him in death was a daughter: Paula Webb and two brothers: Robert and Charles Askew.
Jim was a 1945 graduate of the Harding High School. He served our country in the United States Army. Jim was self-employed Painting Contractor, running the family business, Askew Decorating for many years. He was a long-time member of the Marion First Presbyterian Church. He really enjoyed choir music; he had even sung in the school choir when he was younger. A true family man, he enjoyed cooking, holidays, especially Easter and watching his OSU Buckeyes.
But he really had a passion for the water and fishing, he and his family have spent countless time (over 50 yrs.) at Lake Erie. He always had the best fish frys and loved taking numerous boat trips.
Jim will also be remembered for his practical jokes and maybe a little bit of sarcasm!
Surviving are his children: Judi (Terry) Robinson of Wayne, Peggy (Dennis) Zimmerman of Cleveland, Robert (Natalie) Askew of New Bloomington and Melissa (Frank) Ruth of Marion.
Son-in-law: Jeff (Pam) Webb of Richwood
Grandchildren: Eric (Melissa) Robinson, Emily (Steve) Kaufman, Jon (Tonya) Robinson, Jeremy (Elisha) Robinson, Ben (Megumi) Robinson, Elizabeth (Andrew) Lanker, Megan Zimmerman, Aaron Zimmerman, Samantha (Eli) Gray, Stephanie (Chance) Phipps, Nathaniel Askew, Caitlin Askew, Mitchell Askew, Erica Reid and RJ Reid
19 great grandchildren
Siblings: Phyllis Stansberry of Titusville, Fla., Sandy Greer of Elizabethton, Tn., Nancy (Fred) Ulsh of Cincinnati, Tom (Susan) Askew of Marion and David (Judy) Tighe of Marion
Sister-in-law: Francis Askew of Titusville, Fla.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 13, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood, Pastors Dennis Zimmerman and Jeremy Robinson will officiate. Burial will follow in the Claibourne Cemetery where there will be Military Honors given by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1095, Delaware and the U. S. Army. Friends may call Monday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood.
To watch the Livestream of the service on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM, open the Facebook app and like our page, or click here Watch the Livestream
Memorial gifts may be made to the Hospice of Northwest Ohio, First Presbyterian Church of Marion and the Marion Power Squadron.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
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