Charles M. Sivey
Charles M. “Chuck” Sivey age 93 of Essex, died Wednesday afternoon August 13, 2008 at the Marion General Hospital following a short illness.
He was born February 7, 1915 in Jackson Township to the late Elmer and Anna Catherine (Daum) Sivey. He was predeceased by 1 sister Ruth Sivey and 1 granddaughter Rachael Perkins.
Chuck was a graduate of the Essex High School and then the Richwood High School. He was a veteran of the Army, serving overseas from 1941-1945 in the Quartermaster division and on the side served as a company photographer. He was a dedicated farmer; he loved working the land and taking care of the animals. He was also a devoted member of the Rush Creek (Essex) United Methodist Church where he served the church in many capacities over the years. Charles was a Jackson Township Trustee for 24 yrs. where he was instrumental in getting many of the township roads paved. Chuck enjoyed playing dart ball and was known to tell many a good story or joke. He will be dearly missed by friends and a loving family.
Surviving is his wife of 62 yrs. Pauline F. (Hall). They were married June 16, 1946 at the Essex U.M. Church. They have 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild: Son, Russell, and Terri Sivey of Essex and their 3 children: Russell, Michael (Joni) and Amanda Sivey; son, Paul, and Carol Sivey of Hilliard; daughter, Kathryn, and Jerry Sauder of Grabill, Indiana and their 3 children: Josh (Alissa) Sauder, Maria (Ben) Klea and their son, Owen, and Megan Sauder; daughter, Charlene, and Alan Perkins of Bay Village and their 3 children: Grace, David and Jonathan Perkins. Also surviving is 1 sister: Martha Sivey of Marion.
Friends may call Sunday August 17, 2008 from 2-5 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood and 1 hour prior to the funeral at the church. Funeral services will be held Monday at the Rush Creek (Essex) United Methodist Church at 11:00 am, Pastor Michelle Holloway will officiate. Burial will be in Price Cemetery where there will be veteran graveside services conducted by Richwood area veterans.
Memorial gifts may be made the Rush Creek United Methodist Church at 32697 State Route 37 Richwood, OH 43344. Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com
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