Arnold Joseph
Arnold Joseph age 86, former Mayor of Prospect, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday July 7, 2009 at the Firelands Hospital in Sandusky
He was born December 24, 1922 to the late Golden and Elizabeth (Ratliff) Joseph; he grew up in Betsy Layne, Ky., Arnold was very proud to have served in the U.S. Army during WW II
On May 5, 1942 he married Marie (Leslie) and she died Sept 26, 2006, he was also predeceased by 1 son: Larry Joseph,1 brother: Junior Joseph and 1 Sister Evelyn Griffith
Arnold retired from the Marion Power Shovel in 1984: However he always kept busy with community activities. He served both as Village councilman and mayor for many years. He was instrumental in organizing the Prospect Senior Citizens. His efforts to help build Sunswim Pool earned him a lifetime membership; also he helped start the Elgin Athletic Boosters and was honored to serve as their first president.
Arnold was a member of the Prospect United Methodist Church, the Prospect American Legion Post 368, Prospect Lions Club, and the Marion County Democratic Club.
During his retirement, Arnold and Marie restored and operated the Hocking Valley Train Station Restaurant. He enjoyed playing both baseball and softball. He was an avid fan of both the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Kentucky Wildcats.
Surviving is his daughter: Betty (Jerry) Remlinger of Prospect, daughter in law: Annie Joseph of Prospect, grandchildren: Shon Remlinger, Tasha (Rob) Terrill and Jason (Jennie) Joseph, great grandchildren: Drew, Tyler and Katie Joseph, Ayden, Ashton, Larsen, Shelby, Brittany and Bo Terrill and many other friends and relatives
Funeral Services will be held Saturday July 11, 2009 at 11:00 am at the Prospect United Methodist Church, Pastor Rich Allen will officiate, burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery, where there will be veteran graveside services conducted by the Marion Area United Veterans Council, friends may call Friday from 6-8 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Prospect
Memorial gifts may be made to Project Faith at PO Box 6 Prospect, Ohio 43342 and or the Chapel Hill House PO Box 499 Prospect, Ohio 43342
(www.chapelhillhouse.org)
Remembrances and condolences may be made at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com
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