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Arlis Lee Wasserbeck
Arlis Lee WasserbeckFlagArlis L. Wasserbeck, age 93, was born December 14, 1921 in the family’s home in rural Union County to the late Walter Frank Wasserbeck and Margaret Rhea (Smeltzer) Wasserbeck.   He passed away early December 22, 2014 at home.

He was a graduate of Richwood High School. After graduation he farmed the family farm and worked at the Marion Power Shovel.  He was inducted into the US Army on Nov 18, 1942 and served with distinction as an Infantry Squad Leader in Company L, 39th Infantry Reg, 9th Infantry Division in the Rhineland Central Europe.

While with 9th ID he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), American Theater ribbon, European Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Campaign stars, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal WW II, and Army of Occupation Medal Germany. He was Honorably Discharged from active duty May 20, 1946.

After separation from Army he farmed in Union and Marion Counties. He was a member of Shiloh Community Church where he held many offices for many years.

He married Iva Irene (Baker) Wasserbeck on March 6, 1948. They were married over sixty six years.

He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed camping and traveling all over the United States with the A-Liner Camping Club.

Along with his wife Iva; he is survived by three sons, William (Irene) Wasserbeck, Edward (Michelle) Wasserbeck, Alfred (Pat) Wasserbeck, and one daughter, Luan (Stanley) Seiter all of Prospect; two sisters, Ruth Anderson, Green Camp and Mary Mounts, The Villages, Florida; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Arlis was preceded in death by one brother, Clifford Wasserbeck.

Funeral services will be Monday, December 29, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood with Rev. Russell Thompson and Pastor Bill Wasserbeck officiating.  Military honors will be conducted by the Richwood Area Veterans.  Burial will follow at Otterbein Cemetery, Prospect. Friends may call Sunday, December 28, 2014 from 2 to 4 PM at the funeral home in Richwood.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, (www.WoundedWarriorProject.org), 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256, American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org), 5555 Frantz Rd. Dublin, OH 43017, or American Heart Association (www.heart.org), 5455 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43214.

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#1 from: Theresa Roebuck
Marion Ohio
Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 5:04 PM

I am so sorry for your loss at this time of year, He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and I pray the family will find peace and comfort !!!



#2 from: Marsha K Harmon
La Rue, OH
Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 7:12 PM

I am so shocked by the passing of my Uncle Arlis. He was a sweet, gentle, and loving man. Know you are in my prayers and will be missed. Love, Marsha Kay\r




#3 from: samir and bushra iskander
Marion
Mon, Dec 22, 2014 at 7:41 PM

Dear michelle,mike and family
sorry for your loss ,we are certain that he is with the Lord ,that is what comfort our hearts.may the grace and peace of god fill you as you mourn your loss



#4 from: Jeni, Grace and Paul
Ohio
Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 1:49 PM

Lu, Michelle, Mike and family.  So sorry to hear of Arlis's passing.  Happy for him that he is in the arms of his Savior.  Praying you are flooded with many wonderful memories of your father and grandfather and the knowledge that we will all be together in His Kingdom some day.  Love and blessings on you all.

Jennifer Hiles, Grace Valley and Paul Schwenning



#5 from: Becky Jacobs Rynders
 
Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 2:55 PM

Bill & Family - thoughts and prayers are with you in the death of your father.
Becky Jacobs Rynders
Abilene, TX



#6 from: Mark & Candy Rinnert
Palmetto, Fl
Tue, Dec 23, 2014 at 11:42 PM

We are sorry for your loss.We will always remember Arlis. May all the good memories be with you forever.



#7 from: Carol Emery
The Villages, FL
Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 9:58 AM

Aunt Iva and cousins,  I am so sad to hear about Uncle Arlis.  I am so glad we saw him last summer, and he seemed so peppy.  We are fortunate to have those Wasserbeck genes.  Carol Emery



#8 from: Aaron & Sue Wright
 
Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 12:15 PM

Very sorry to hear of your loss. Such a long life that has to leave behind many, many memories.



#9 from: sonya miller
Mansfield tx
Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 6:20 PM

Dad,mom and all my family in Ohio I am so sorry for your loss your dad was a wonderful man.im so happy I got to spend time with him when I was home in September he had such an amazing additude and was so happy he will be deeply missed I love you all and my prayers continue to be with you all.



#10 from: Jim Hoffman
Urbana,Ohio
Wed, Dec 24, 2014 at 10:30 PM

I am saddened to hear about the passing of Arlis. He was dear friend of my dad and our whole family. He was a great, humble, man of enormous integrity and common sense. He also had a great sense of humor. He is with our Heavenly Father now in eternity. God bless.   Jim Hoffman, neighbor



#11 from: sam foos
magnetic springs
Thu, Dec 25, 2014 at 1:37 PM

Wasserbeck cousins,
Just last Thursday I had seen Al and asked how your parents were doing and this came as a surprise but that can be a blessing as I hope you can be comforted in knowing your father did not linger in poor health as some must do. May God give you the peace that only he can. Sam Foos



#12 from: Gail (Davis) Block
Muskegon Michigan
Thu, Dec 25, 2014 at 2:30 PM

My heartfelt condolences to the Wasserbeck family.  Arlis was a very good man.  He was welcomed into our Father's heavenly arms saying "Welcome come child, well done"



#13 from: Sandy & Steve Williams
Stillman Valley, IL
Thu, Dec 25, 2014 at 10:24 PM

Lu, Al, and the rest of the Wasserbeck clan,

We were very sad to hear of Arlis' passing.  Your dad was always the highlight of our camping rallies.  He made both of us feel like part of your extended family.  We will fondly look back on the great times spent with Arlis, Iva, Lu, and Al, but know that he is now sharing his wonderful smile in Heaven.

We will keep your entire family in our prayers.



#14 from: Harold & Harriet Wasserbeck
Lakeland Florida
Fri, Dec 26, 2014 at 8:05 PM

aunt Iva & cousins,I sorry to hear uncle Arlis had passed. I have many fine memories of him. I know when my dad was alive he and Arlis would talk on the phone almost every day.
They can both now talk in heaven



#15 from: Ted and Susie Kavanagh
Richwood
Fri, Dec 26, 2014 at 10:24 PM

Thoughts and prayers to the Wasserbeck family during this difficult time.

Ted and Susie Kavanagh



#16 from: Jeff and Pam Webb
Richwood
Sat, Dec 27, 2014 at 8:56 AM

We send our deepest sympathy to the Wasserbeck family.
There truely never is a good time to say goodbye to a loved one.
We our thankful knowing it really isn't goodbye but if we know the Lord its simply were see ya later.
Our prayer is you have peace in knowing your dad and mom our together again with Jesus having the greatest celebration ever.
They were blessed with many years together. Without a doubt touched more lives than your fully know.
Not even ones passing can take all the wonderful memories we have away.
May the love and peace of God which passes all understanding be with each one of you in the coming days.
Your a wonderful family and loved by many.
God bless you all.
In Christ Love
Jeff and Pam Webb



#17 from: Rose & Norm Robeson
El Paso, Il
Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 8:11 AM

Luan and Al....  We are so sad to learn of your dad's passing but know he is in the loving arms of Jesus. What a sweet, sweet, kind man!  We are so glad to have known him through AOC.  Glad we got to know you two a bit too thru AOC.



#18 from: Lynn & Helen Slemmons
Prospect
Mon, Dec 29, 2014 at 4:32 PM

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our deepest sympathy to the Wasserbeck family. May God's blessings be with you all in your time of sorrow.



#19 from: Gary and Susie Crofut
 
Tue, Dec 30, 2014 at 7:24 PM

Love and prayers to your family. Enjoyed Arlis so much in the Barber Shop. He was so proud of his family. Hugs and love to all.



#20 from: Mel  and Martha Shetler
Plain City, OH 43064
Wed, Dec 31, 2014 at 9:48 PM

How we loved Arlis and Iva! We got to know them especially well on the camping trips, and personal visits with them. We got the message on the way to Florida, the day of the funeral. We would have loved to be there in person to show our support! Their godliness drew us to them in a special way, and we could chat on that level, praise God. Be assured of our continued prayers for the family! Because we care, Mel and Martha




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