J. Parker Garwick II
J. Parker Garwick II, age 75 of Berlin and Richwood, died Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at the Aultman Hospital in Canton due to a ruptured aortic aneurysm. He was born March 4, 1932 in Plattsburg, NY to the late J. Parker and Lillian (Paul) Garwick.
He was a 1950 graduate of the Upper Arlington High School. Among his numerous occupations, he had been a heavy equipment operator for the family business, Garwick and Ross General Contractors in Columbus. He had worked for Paul Grose selling agricultural equipment, and sold autos for Hardin Motors in Mt. Victory. He enjoyed his involvement with the Amish community, providing transportation for many families. His passion was engines and anything that had an engine, being involved with several organizations, including being a charter member of the Buckeye Valley Sports Car Club of America, a member of the Ohio Morgan Car Owners Group, a lifetime member of Harley Owners Group, and former board member of the Darke County Steam Engine Association. He also loved eating out at fine local establishments.
He was a member of the Community United Methodist Church, York Center, and a former member of the First Community Church in Upper Arlington. He had attended the Richwood First United Methodist Church and was currently attending the Berlin Mennonite Church. He had served on the Richwood Fair Board for 13 years and was a member of the former Richwood Lions Club.
On June 27, 1981, he married Susan K. Schrader at the family farm in Richwood. She survives in Berlin. Also surviving are two daughters, Victoria (Greg) Clay, New Washington, OH; Bethany (Juan) Flores, Temple Terrace, FL; 4 grandchildren, Jeremy (Amy) Clay; Rachel Clay; Michael Clay; Alexander Parker Jose Flores; and one great-grandchild, Mason Clay. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Olivia Flores and two brothers, Michael and Robert Garwick.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 20, 2007 at 11:00 AM at the Community United Methodist Church, in York Center at the intersection of State Routes 47 and 739 with Pastor James Wise officiating. Friends may call Friday from 3 to 8 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, 201 S. Franklin St., Richwood. Then, memorial services will be held Monday, October 22, 2007 at 1:00 PM in the Berlin Mennonite Church, 4718 US Rt. 62 E., Berlin, Ohio with Pastor Ernie Hershberger officiating. Private burial will take place in the Berlin Twp. Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Heifer International Project, C/O Richwood First United Methodist Church, 18 S. Fulton St., Richwood, OH 43344. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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