CHARLES EDWARD ASHLEY 71, of Merrill passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 16, 2006, at his home. Services: Thursday October 19, 2006, at the Anthon United Methodist Church in Anthon, Iowa. Burial: in Fairfield Cemetery, Rock Branch, rural Correctionville, Iowa. Military rites conducted by the American Legion McNiff Post #389 of Anthon. Arrangements were under the direction of Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon.
Charles Edward Ashley, better known as "Ed" by many friends and former customers around Anthon, Iowa, was born on November 21, 1934, in Leeds, Iowa. He was the first son born to Marvin and Dorothy (Court) Ashley. He grew up near Anthon and attended Anthon Community School, graduating with the class of '53 on May 20 of that year.
Ed served with the U.S. Army in Anchorage, Alaska, from 1957 to 1959, and he was honorably discharged from the Army Reserves in 1963.
On January 15, 1961, Ed was united in marriage to Connie Lewis. The couple were blessed with three wonderful children, JoLynne, Tim and Tom.
Ed worked for the Quaker Oats Company in Anthon, as well as, in Hancock, Minnesota.
Ed and Connie brought the family back to Anthon and he began working for Terra Chemical International in Anthon for several years and was transferred to Merrill, Iowa, until he retired in 2000.
He enjoyed bowling, golfing, tinkering in the garage, woodworking, writing short stories and spending time with his four grandchildren.
He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Connie of Merrill, Iowa; a daughter, JoLynne Reimert of Anthon, Iowa; a son and his wife, Tim and Terri Ashley of Ames, Iowa; a son, Tom Ashley of Merrill, Iowa; four grandchildren, Brittany Reimert of Anthon, Anthony and Anna Ashley of Ames, Iowa; and Sam Ashley of Holstein, Iowa; three brothers, Bill (Betty) Ashley of Mapleton, Iowa, Charlie (Diane) Ashley of Woodbine, Iowa; and Art (Dee) Ashley of Anthon; four sisters, Beverly (Les) Hueser of Hubbard, Iowa, Jean (Rich) Petersen of Anthon, Joyce (Cal) Gothier of Anthon and Sheryl Ashley of Anthon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by her his parents; and an infant grandson, Mason Ashley.
Charles Edward Ashley, better known as "Ed" by many friends and former customers around Anthon, Iowa, was born on November 21, 1934, in Leeds, Iowa. He was the first son born to Marvin and Dorothy (Court) Ashley. He grew up near Anthon and attended Anthon Community School, graduating with the class of '53 on May 20 of that year.
Ed served with the U.S. Army in Anchorage, Alaska, from 1957 to 1959, and he was honorably discharged from the Army Reserves in 1963.
On January 15, 1961, Ed was united in marriage to Connie Lewis. The couple were blessed with three wonderful children, JoLynne, Tim and Tom.
Ed worked for the Quaker Oats Company in Anthon, as well as, in Hancock, Minnesota.
Ed and Connie brought the family back to Anthon and he began working for Terra Chemical International in Anthon for several years and was transferred to Merrill, Iowa, until he retired in 2000.
He enjoyed bowling, golfing, tinkering in the garage, woodworking, writing short stories and spending time with his four grandchildren.
He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Connie of Merrill, Iowa; a daughter, JoLynne Reimert of Anthon, Iowa; a son and his wife, Tim and Terri Ashley of Ames, Iowa; a son, Tom Ashley of Merrill, Iowa; four grandchildren, Brittany Reimert of Anthon, Anthony and Anna Ashley of Ames, Iowa; and Sam Ashley of Holstein, Iowa; three brothers, Bill (Betty) Ashley of Mapleton, Iowa, Charlie (Diane) Ashley of Woodbine, Iowa; and Art (Dee) Ashley of Anthon; four sisters, Beverly (Les) Hueser of Hubbard, Iowa, Jean (Rich) Petersen of Anthon, Joyce (Cal) Gothier of Anthon and Sheryl Ashley of Anthon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by her his parents; and an infant grandson, Mason Ashley.
CHARLES EDWARD ASHLEY 71, of Merrill passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 16, 2006, at his home. Services: Thursday October 19, 2006, at the Anthon United Methodist Church in Anthon, Iowa. Burial: in Fairfield Cemetery, Rock Branch, rural Correctionville, Iowa. Military rites conducted by the American Legion McNiff Post #389 of Anthon. Arrangements were under the direction of Armstrong Funeral Home in Anthon.
Charles Edward Ashley, better known as "Ed" by many friends and former customers around Anthon, Iowa, was born on November 21, 1934, in Leeds, Iowa. He was the first son born to Marvin and Dorothy (Court) Ashley. He grew up near Anthon and attended Anthon Community School, graduating with the class of '53 on May 20 of that year.
Ed served with the U.S. Army in Anchorage, Alaska, from 1957 to 1959, and he was honorably discharged from the Army Reserves in 1963.
On January 15, 1961, Ed was united in marriage to Connie Lewis. The couple were blessed with three wonderful children, JoLynne, Tim and Tom.
Ed worked for the Quaker Oats Company in Anthon, as well as, in Hancock, Minnesota.
Ed and Connie brought the family back to Anthon and he began working for Terra Chemical International in Anthon for several years and was transferred to Merrill, Iowa, until he retired in 2000.
He enjoyed bowling, golfing, tinkering in the garage, woodworking, writing short stories and spending time with his four grandchildren.
He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Connie of Merrill, Iowa; a daughter, JoLynne Reimert of Anthon, Iowa; a son and his wife, Tim and Terri Ashley of Ames, Iowa; a son, Tom Ashley of Merrill, Iowa; four grandchildren, Brittany Reimert of Anthon, Anthony and Anna Ashley of Ames, Iowa; and Sam Ashley of Holstein, Iowa; three brothers, Bill (Betty) Ashley of Mapleton, Iowa, Charlie (Diane) Ashley of Woodbine, Iowa; and Art (Dee) Ashley of Anthon; four sisters, Beverly (Les) Hueser of Hubbard, Iowa, Jean (Rich) Petersen of Anthon, Joyce (Cal) Gothier of Anthon and Sheryl Ashley of Anthon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by her his parents; and an infant grandson, Mason Ashley.
Charles Edward Ashley, better known as "Ed" by many friends and former customers around Anthon, Iowa, was born on November 21, 1934, in Leeds, Iowa. He was the first son born to Marvin and Dorothy (Court) Ashley. He grew up near Anthon and attended Anthon Community School, graduating with the class of '53 on May 20 of that year.
Ed served with the U.S. Army in Anchorage, Alaska, from 1957 to 1959, and he was honorably discharged from the Army Reserves in 1963.
On January 15, 1961, Ed was united in marriage to Connie Lewis. The couple were blessed with three wonderful children, JoLynne, Tim and Tom.
Ed worked for the Quaker Oats Company in Anthon, as well as, in Hancock, Minnesota.
Ed and Connie brought the family back to Anthon and he began working for Terra Chemical International in Anthon for several years and was transferred to Merrill, Iowa, until he retired in 2000.
He enjoyed bowling, golfing, tinkering in the garage, woodworking, writing short stories and spending time with his four grandchildren.
He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include his wife, Connie of Merrill, Iowa; a daughter, JoLynne Reimert of Anthon, Iowa; a son and his wife, Tim and Terri Ashley of Ames, Iowa; a son, Tom Ashley of Merrill, Iowa; four grandchildren, Brittany Reimert of Anthon, Anthony and Anna Ashley of Ames, Iowa; and Sam Ashley of Holstein, Iowa; three brothers, Bill (Betty) Ashley of Mapleton, Iowa, Charlie (Diane) Ashley of Woodbine, Iowa; and Art (Dee) Ashley of Anthon; four sisters, Beverly (Les) Hueser of Hubbard, Iowa, Jean (Rich) Petersen of Anthon, Joyce (Cal) Gothier of Anthon and Sheryl Ashley of Anthon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by her his parents; and an infant grandson, Mason Ashley.
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