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Joe H. Prettyman

Joe H. Prettyman, 90 of Meeker, died Sunday morning January 18, 2026 at the Meadows of Marion. Joe was born June 8, 1935 in Marion to the late Henry Leroy and Fern Cleo (Roszman) Prettyman. Joe served our country in the United States Army. He was a lifelong dedicated farmer. He took great pride in this. It was the simple things in life that Joe appreciated, sitting at his farm, being outside or spending some quality time with family and friends telling a story or two. Joe had served his community over the years in many capacities. He was a member of the Meeker United Methodist Church. On November 3, 1961 he married Janet M. (Tron) and she survives. Also surviving are their children, Kimberly Sue (Steve) Gerfen of Marion, Cy (Julie) Prettyman of New Bloomington and Jennifer Marie (Jeff) Skoczen of Valley View. Grandchildren, Clay (Kylee) Gerfen, Nole (Katelyn) Gerfen, Lauren (Parker Brown) Prettyman, Tyler Prettyman and Stosh Skoczen. Great grandchildren, Aleena Marie Gerfen, Stetson Pahl Gerfen, Kinsley Leanne Gerfen, Waylon Gerfen, and Jack Henry Brown. Sister, Winona R. Fogle Services for Joe will be celebrated privately. Pastor Douglas Thompson will officiate. Burial will take place in the Frame (Meeker) Cemetery. Military Honors will be given by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095. The family suggests Memorial Gifts to the Marion Community Foundation, 504 S. State St. Marion, Ohio 43302, in lieu of flowers. The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home is assisting the family. Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com. Directions to Frame (Meeker) Cemetery Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Marke & Denise Lyon Marion, Ohio Mon, Jan 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM Janet, Cy, Kim & Jenny,  So very sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing Joe & sending him birthday cards - he & Marke share the same birthday as Janet & I also share the same birthday. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you & your families. May God grant you peace & strength at this sad time.  Love,  Marke & Denise Lyon #2 from: Gloria J Boles Lakeview, OH Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 4:01 AM Janet & family, My heart was broken recently, by my own loss, but now it’s shattered, by your loss. Joe was a cousin, whom I will truly miss. I remember the many times, as a child,  spending days at Uncle Roy & Aunt Fern’s farm. While there,  Joe would always saddle up “ Cookie “ , for me to ride.  I have many fond memories of Joe.. I’m sure he & Ronnie are being their ornery selves, in heaven. May God wrap all of you, in His loving arms and bring you peace, at this difficult time.  🩷&🙏’s to all of you. #3 from: Mark Edington   Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 10:35 AM From the Edington family……. Deepest condolences to you Janet and all your family, we have lasting memories of our families growing up together and being neighbors in the Meeker area. Payers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. #4 from: Tom and Michelle Murphy Morral, Ohio Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 10:48 AM Tom and I are so sorry to learn of Joe's passing. We are thinking all of you during this time. We have so many fond memories of Joe, especially Tom going way back. - Tom and Michelle Murphy #5 from: Nancy Wiley Richwood, Ohio Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 10:51 AM Janet and family   So sorry to hear about your loss.  Joe was one special farmer.  Whenever I would see Joe our chats would always be about the Monarch butterfly.  He always asked about them and wondered how many I had raised each year.   I'm sending a butterfly of comfort to you all at this difficult time.  God bless you and give you strength.   Nancy Wiley #6 from: Loren and Dorothy   Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 11:29 AM Janet and family so sorry to hear of Joe's passing #7 from: Dorothy Imbody-Tackett Marion, Ohio Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 11:47 AM Janet and family. Joe was the sweetest man, hugs and kind words flowed. His community involvement over the years was appreciated. You and Joe raised awesome kids and loved everyone of them. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  JOE, you are now part of the coffee club with the rest of your friends in heaven. Love you all. #8 from: Bogusia Hillard   Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 5:13 PM My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bogusia #9 from: Jim Forry Sr & Patricia Lee Forry Pioneer Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 7:54 PM To the  family , So sorry for your loss #10 from: john regula Ostrander Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 11:41 PM Cy and family, I’m sorry for your loss. #11 from: Ted Garner 684 Winnemac Pike Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 11:21 AM Janet and family, I am sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was a very intelligent and good neighbor.  Always enjoyed talking with Joe. He will be missed by so many. Glad to have been able to have known him. God bless . #12 from: DALE SCHEIDERER Marysville Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 12:09 PM Cy - My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.  May God give you peace, comfort and assurance in the days ahead.  Dale #13 from: Tim Rochte Family 1400 17th Street, Los Osos, CA 93402 Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 4:38 PM Dear Janet and all the Prettyman Family, On behalf of my entire Rochte family, we send our deepest condolences to you and all Joe's beloved family and loyal friends on his bittersweet passing. May the warm memories you all have for the blessing of Joe's earthly life, remain as a constant source of Comfort and Thanksgiving. Peace be with you and all your family, Timothy Lewis Rochte Family #14 from: Gary and Lynn Gruber Richwood Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 5:25 PM Janet, Kim, Cy, and Jenny, Gary and I are so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Dad had so many great memories of all the mischief that he and Joe got into, and the good times he had at Joe's house when they were growing up. Now Gary and I have so many good memories.Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Our love to all of you. Gary, Lynn, and family #15 from: Sally Miller Fremont, Ohio Wed, Jan 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM Aunt Janet,Cy,Kim,& Jenny, You & your families are in my thoughts & prayers. Sally #16 from: Gary and Judy Ault Upper sandusky Thu, Jan 22, 2026 at 9:10 AM Janet and family. Saddened to hear about Joe. He was a special guy and I enjoyed his stories So sorry for your loss.. Hopefully you can find comfort in your special memories Hugs and prayers to all. #17 from: Mary Lee Marion Thu, Jan 22, 2026 at 8:55 PM To Janet and family: My sincere sympathy to each of you in the loss of Joe. He fought a good fight. Janet, I've thought of you and prayed for all as you made this journey with Joe. You have great memories and they will become more precious in the years to come. #18 from: Jeanie and Lauren Park LaRue, Ohio Thu, Jan 22, 2026 at 9:33 PM Janet and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing! May you find peace and comfort as you lean on Jesus and reflect on a lifetime of beautiful memories! 🙏🏻 #19 from: Lesley Pegg MARION Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 12:27 AM My most heartfelt and deepest sympathies to you Janet, Kim, Cy, Jenny and family. Joe had an incredible sense of humor and was always kind to me. May memories bring more smiles than tears as I know there many for one who was so ornery. Hugs to you all. #20 from: Chuck Sheets Richwood Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 6:30 AM To Cy & your family,so sorry for your loss,I always enjoyed Joe's company,a very special person. Chuck #21 from: Gail Decker (Severns)   LaRue Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 6:39 AM I first met Joe many years ago when I worked at the Village Kitchen in LaRue. He was always one of my favorite farmers made the days a little brighter when he would come in. Although I hadn't seen him in a few years he was always in my thoughts & he will truly be missed. I hope all their wonderful memories with him will help the family through this difficult time.   #22 from: Ben & Tracy Higgins Marion Fri, Jan 23, 2026 at 5:33 PM Janet and family please accept our condolences. Joe was always good to chat with. He was always willing to help out his community and neighbors. I have fond memories including a time when us Higgins boys had a Duroc sow trying to deliver some baby pigs , Joe came up the road to our old barn and after some pigs being pulled all was good thanks to Joes guidance and help. And also working some on his farm including mowing some fields for him. And his old Airedale dog that seemed to want to eat u up if you got close to him. He will be missed by his community and friends. #23 from: George Shamblin Kenton Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 7:02 PM A great guy and customer

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