T SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II
AGLER
Joseph W. Agler, 81, of Van Wert, died at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind.
He was born December 23, 1921, in Van Wert, the son of the late George and Sarah (Rickard) Agler. On January 22, 1949, he married Betty L. Long, who survives at home.
Mr. Agler was a former production employee at Continental Forest Industries who retired February 1, 1984, after 37 years of service. He was a lifetime member of Wesley United Methodist Church and served in various positions in the church, including troop committee chairman and scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 55. He was a Second Ward Van Wert City Councilman from 1954-1958. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and participated in battles in northern France, the Rhineland and central Europe with the 26th Division, 104th Infantry Regiment and ended with the rank of technical sergeant. He was a prisoner of war for six months. He was a life member of both Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 in Van Wert and American Legion Post 346 in Ohio City and was a member of Chapter 54, Disabled American Veterans. He also was a life member of Northwest Central Chapter 7 of the National American Ex-POW group.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ronnie J. (Kathy) Agler and Jerry E. (Robin) Agler, both of Van Wert; a daughter, Pam (Steve) McCollum of Van Wert; seven grandchildren, Amy Rice, Adam Agler, Jason Agler, Kim Brown, April McCollum, Scott McCollum and Gabe McConn, and five great-grandchildren, Rich Klinger, Brooke Brown, Daisy McCollum, Dariah Rice and Paeton Rice.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, Cloise, Lowe, Clarence, William, Albert and John Agler, and one sister, Elizabeth Zinsmeister.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2003, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Van Wert, the Rev. Doug Stockton officiating, assisted by Rev. Paul Miller. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert, with military graveside services conducted by American Legion Post 346 in Ohio City.
Calling hours are 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 12, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home in Van Wert, and an hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made on behalf of Mr. Agler to a charity of donor's choice.
AGLER
Joseph W. Agler, 81, of Van Wert, died at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind.
He was born December 23, 1921, in Van Wert, the son of the late George and Sarah (Rickard) Agler. On January 22, 1949, he married Betty L. Long, who survives at home.
Mr. Agler was a former production employee at Continental Forest Industries who retired February 1, 1984, after 37 years of service. He was a lifetime member of Wesley United Methodist Church and served in various positions in the church, including troop committee chairman and scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 55. He was a Second Ward Van Wert City Councilman from 1954-1958. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and participated in battles in northern France, the Rhineland and central Europe with the 26th Division, 104th Infantry Regiment and ended with the rank of technical sergeant. He was a prisoner of war for six months. He was a life member of both Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 in Van Wert and American Legion Post 346 in Ohio City and was a member of Chapter 54, Disabled American Veterans. He also was a life member of Northwest Central Chapter 7 of the National American Ex-POW group.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ronnie J. (Kathy) Agler and Jerry E. (Robin) Agler, both of Van Wert; a daughter, Pam (Steve) McCollum of Van Wert; seven grandchildren, Amy Rice, Adam Agler, Jason Agler, Kim Brown, April McCollum, Scott McCollum and Gabe McConn, and five great-grandchildren, Rich Klinger, Brooke Brown, Daisy McCollum, Dariah Rice and Paeton Rice.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, Cloise, Lowe, Clarence, William, Albert and John Agler, and one sister, Elizabeth Zinsmeister.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2003, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Van Wert, the Rev. Doug Stockton officiating, assisted by Rev. Paul Miller. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert, with military graveside services conducted by American Legion Post 346 in Ohio City.
Calling hours are 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 12, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home in Van Wert, and an hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made on behalf of Mr. Agler to a charity of donor's choice.
T SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II
AGLER
Joseph W. Agler, 81, of Van Wert, died at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind.
He was born December 23, 1921, in Van Wert, the son of the late George and Sarah (Rickard) Agler. On January 22, 1949, he married Betty L. Long, who survives at home.
Mr. Agler was a former production employee at Continental Forest Industries who retired February 1, 1984, after 37 years of service. He was a lifetime member of Wesley United Methodist Church and served in various positions in the church, including troop committee chairman and scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 55. He was a Second Ward Van Wert City Councilman from 1954-1958. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and participated in battles in northern France, the Rhineland and central Europe with the 26th Division, 104th Infantry Regiment and ended with the rank of technical sergeant. He was a prisoner of war for six months. He was a life member of both Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 in Van Wert and American Legion Post 346 in Ohio City and was a member of Chapter 54, Disabled American Veterans. He also was a life member of Northwest Central Chapter 7 of the National American Ex-POW group.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ronnie J. (Kathy) Agler and Jerry E. (Robin) Agler, both of Van Wert; a daughter, Pam (Steve) McCollum of Van Wert; seven grandchildren, Amy Rice, Adam Agler, Jason Agler, Kim Brown, April McCollum, Scott McCollum and Gabe McConn, and five great-grandchildren, Rich Klinger, Brooke Brown, Daisy McCollum, Dariah Rice and Paeton Rice.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, Cloise, Lowe, Clarence, William, Albert and John Agler, and one sister, Elizabeth Zinsmeister.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2003, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Van Wert, the Rev. Doug Stockton officiating, assisted by Rev. Paul Miller. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert, with military graveside services conducted by American Legion Post 346 in Ohio City.
Calling hours are 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 12, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home in Van Wert, and an hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made on behalf of Mr. Agler to a charity of donor's choice.
AGLER
Joseph W. Agler, 81, of Van Wert, died at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne, Ind.
He was born December 23, 1921, in Van Wert, the son of the late George and Sarah (Rickard) Agler. On January 22, 1949, he married Betty L. Long, who survives at home.
Mr. Agler was a former production employee at Continental Forest Industries who retired February 1, 1984, after 37 years of service. He was a lifetime member of Wesley United Methodist Church and served in various positions in the church, including troop committee chairman and scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 55. He was a Second Ward Van Wert City Councilman from 1954-1958. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and participated in battles in northern France, the Rhineland and central Europe with the 26th Division, 104th Infantry Regiment and ended with the rank of technical sergeant. He was a prisoner of war for six months. He was a life member of both Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 in Van Wert and American Legion Post 346 in Ohio City and was a member of Chapter 54, Disabled American Veterans. He also was a life member of Northwest Central Chapter 7 of the National American Ex-POW group.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ronnie J. (Kathy) Agler and Jerry E. (Robin) Agler, both of Van Wert; a daughter, Pam (Steve) McCollum of Van Wert; seven grandchildren, Amy Rice, Adam Agler, Jason Agler, Kim Brown, April McCollum, Scott McCollum and Gabe McConn, and five great-grandchildren, Rich Klinger, Brooke Brown, Daisy McCollum, Dariah Rice and Paeton Rice.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, Cloise, Lowe, Clarence, William, Albert and John Agler, and one sister, Elizabeth Zinsmeister.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2003, at Wesley United Methodist Church in Van Wert, the Rev. Doug Stockton officiating, assisted by Rev. Paul Miller. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert, with military graveside services conducted by American Legion Post 346 in Ohio City.
Calling hours are 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 12, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home in Van Wert, and an hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made on behalf of Mr. Agler to a charity of donor's choice.
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