Edmund Irving Mallett
Edmund Irving Mallett, age 81, formerly of LaRue, died Tuesday March 3, 2009 at 7:45 AM at his residence in Marion.
He was born December 18, 1927 in Lakewood, Ohio to the late C. I. and Mildred (Sherman) Mallett. On August 4, 1951 he married Winifred Jones and she survives.
Also surviving are two sons; Mark (Trisha) Mallett of Galloway, NJ, and Jeff (Teresia) Mallett of LaRue, one daughter; Laura (Terry) Widder of LaRue. Grandchildren; Dr. Nicole (Paul) Elsey of Ravenna, Ohio, John Thomas Mallett of LaRue, Kate and Jack Markham of Marion.
Mr. Mallett was a County Administrator. A Chief Deputy for the Sheriff Dept. and was a Court Bailiff. Graduated from John Marshall High School and Kent State University.and member of Delta Upsilon. He was a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army service during WWII and the Korean Conflict and did earn a Purple Heart. He served in the military for 39 years. Member of the Phillippi-Clement Post 101 American Legion of LaRue, VFW Post 7201 of Marion and the DAV of Marion. He enjoyed his grandchildren, reading and traveling.
Graveside Military Rites will be held Saturday May 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the LaRue Cemetery by the Marion Area Veterans Council. Folowing the Graveside Service the Family will receive friends at Dry Lane Construction, 376 Dry Lane Rd. LaRue, Ohio
The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue is assisting with arrangements.
Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com.
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