Paul E. Trihaft, age 75, of LaRue, died Friday October 26, 2012 at 8:02 PM at Heartland of Marion. He was born July 17, 1937 in Marion, Ohio to the late William H. and Velma F. (Clunk) Trihaft. On November 27, 1960 He married Rachel E. Sappington at the Meeker United Methodist Church and she survives. Paul graduated from LaRue High School in 1955.
Paul was a grain and livestock farmer all his life. He also served in the United States Army Reserves for eight years.
He is survived by in addition to his wife, daughters Gwyn (Steve) McKinniss, Susan (Doug) Wenig, and a son David (Kim) Trihaft. Seven Grandchildren, Thomas and Benjamin McKinniss, Sara (Chad) Grote, Kevin Wenig, William, Andrew and Bethany Trihaft. Sister Elizabeth (Chester) Kurtz of Bellefontaine, brother in law Clyde Sappington of Marion, sister in law Lucille (George) Copus of Marion and Nieces and nephews.
Paul was active in his community. He was a lifetime member of the LaRue United Methodist Church of which he served on numerous committees and was a member of their Chancel Choir. He also sang with a quartet for many years that was known at the Methotones. Paul was past president of both the Marion Landmark Board and Marion County Farm Bureau, and served as director and treasurer of the Marion County Agricultural Society for many years. Member of the Wildcat Pikers Farm Bureau Council for 40 years. Paul served as Trustee for the Marion Rural Electric Cooperative from 1977 to 2011. He was president of the local board and helped with the merger of the Kenton and Marion Cooperatives which is now Mid Ohio Energy. Paul also served on the board of the Ohio Rural Electric and served as its Chairman for two years.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday October 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the LaRue United Methodist Church. Minister will be the Rev. Edward W. Fugate. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery.
Paul was a grain and livestock farmer all his life. He also served in the United States Army Reserves for eight years.
He is survived by in addition to his wife, daughters Gwyn (Steve) McKinniss, Susan (Doug) Wenig, and a son David (Kim) Trihaft. Seven Grandchildren, Thomas and Benjamin McKinniss, Sara (Chad) Grote, Kevin Wenig, William, Andrew and Bethany Trihaft. Sister Elizabeth (Chester) Kurtz of Bellefontaine, brother in law Clyde Sappington of Marion, sister in law Lucille (George) Copus of Marion and Nieces and nephews.
Paul was active in his community. He was a lifetime member of the LaRue United Methodist Church of which he served on numerous committees and was a member of their Chancel Choir. He also sang with a quartet for many years that was known at the Methotones. Paul was past president of both the Marion Landmark Board and Marion County Farm Bureau, and served as director and treasurer of the Marion County Agricultural Society for many years. Member of the Wildcat Pikers Farm Bureau Council for 40 years. Paul served as Trustee for the Marion Rural Electric Cooperative from 1977 to 2011. He was president of the local board and helped with the merger of the Kenton and Marion Cooperatives which is now Mid Ohio Energy. Paul also served on the board of the Ohio Rural Electric and served as its Chairman for two years.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday October 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the LaRue United Methodist Church. Minister will be the Rev. Edward W. Fugate. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery.
Paul E. Trihaft, age 75, of LaRue, died Friday October 26, 2012 at 8:02 PM at Heartland of Marion. He was born July 17, 1937 in Marion, Ohio to the late William H. and Velma F. (Clunk) Trihaft. On November 27, 1960 He married Rachel E. Sappington at the Meeker United Methodist Church and she survives. Paul graduated from LaRue High School in 1955.
Paul was a grain and livestock farmer all his life. He also served in the United States Army Reserves for eight years.
He is survived by in addition to his wife, daughters Gwyn (Steve) McKinniss, Susan (Doug) Wenig, and a son David (Kim) Trihaft. Seven Grandchildren, Thomas and Benjamin McKinniss, Sara (Chad) Grote, Kevin Wenig, William, Andrew and Bethany Trihaft. Sister Elizabeth (Chester) Kurtz of Bellefontaine, brother in law Clyde Sappington of Marion, sister in law Lucille (George) Copus of Marion and Nieces and nephews.
Paul was active in his community. He was a lifetime member of the LaRue United Methodist Church of which he served on numerous committees and was a member of their Chancel Choir. He also sang with a quartet for many years that was known at the Methotones. Paul was past president of both the Marion Landmark Board and Marion County Farm Bureau, and served as director and treasurer of the Marion County Agricultural Society for many years. Member of the Wildcat Pikers Farm Bureau Council for 40 years. Paul served as Trustee for the Marion Rural Electric Cooperative from 1977 to 2011. He was president of the local board and helped with the merger of the Kenton and Marion Cooperatives which is now Mid Ohio Energy. Paul also served on the board of the Ohio Rural Electric and served as its Chairman for two years.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday October 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the LaRue United Methodist Church. Minister will be the Rev. Edward W. Fugate. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery.
Paul was a grain and livestock farmer all his life. He also served in the United States Army Reserves for eight years.
He is survived by in addition to his wife, daughters Gwyn (Steve) McKinniss, Susan (Doug) Wenig, and a son David (Kim) Trihaft. Seven Grandchildren, Thomas and Benjamin McKinniss, Sara (Chad) Grote, Kevin Wenig, William, Andrew and Bethany Trihaft. Sister Elizabeth (Chester) Kurtz of Bellefontaine, brother in law Clyde Sappington of Marion, sister in law Lucille (George) Copus of Marion and Nieces and nephews.
Paul was active in his community. He was a lifetime member of the LaRue United Methodist Church of which he served on numerous committees and was a member of their Chancel Choir. He also sang with a quartet for many years that was known at the Methotones. Paul was past president of both the Marion Landmark Board and Marion County Farm Bureau, and served as director and treasurer of the Marion County Agricultural Society for many years. Member of the Wildcat Pikers Farm Bureau Council for 40 years. Paul served as Trustee for the Marion Rural Electric Cooperative from 1977 to 2011. He was president of the local board and helped with the merger of the Kenton and Marion Cooperatives which is now Mid Ohio Energy. Paul also served on the board of the Ohio Rural Electric and served as its Chairman for two years.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday October 31, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the LaRue United Methodist Church. Minister will be the Rev. Edward W. Fugate. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery.
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