George Kalb
George Martin Kalb, age 83, of New Bloomington, Ohio, died Friday March 12, 2010 at 7:15 AM at Heartland of Marion. He was born August 1, 1926 in Marion, Ohio to the late Loren B. and Bertha M. (Montgomery) Kalb. On August 28, 1955 he married Eva Lou Fontanelle and she survives.
Also surviving is one son; Brian M. (Melanie) Kalb of New Bloomington, Two daughters; Beverly S. (Rick) Sigrist of Marion, and Diane K. (Douglas A.) Steiner of Hamilton, Ohio. Grandchildren; Lindsay, Douglas S. and Rachel Steiner, Boston (Zack) Winslow and Emily Lauren Kalb. Great Granddaughter Hallie Winslow. Brother; John Kalb of New Bloomington and Sister; Martha Ann (Warner) DeHart of Hartsville, SC.
Mr. Kalb was a Livestock and grain farmer for 63 years, drove school bus for 28 years for the Elgin Schools. Veteran of WWII serving in the U S Navy as Destroyer Escort on the USS Cross 448 in the Pacific. Member of the Phillippi-Clement Post 101 American Legion LaRue, VFW Post 7201 Marion, Life member of the Destroyer Escort SailorsAssn. Ohio Chapter, Farm Bureau Member, Big Island Board of Appeals for over 40 years, Former New Bloomington Volunteer Fireman for 25 years, Volunteered to place flags on veterans graves in cemeterys in Montgomery and Big Island Twp. He did this for over 50 years. Enjoyed traveling spending several winters in Florida or Arizona. Most memorable was the veterans trip to Washington DC in 2007.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday March 16, 2010 at 1:00 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Ministers will the Rev. Christopher Wiseman and Rev. Ronald Douglas. Burial in the Frame Cemetery in Meeker. Friends may call at the funeral home in LaRue from 5 to 8 PM on Monday.
Graveside Military rites will be conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council.
Those who wish may make contributions to the New Bloomington United Methodist church.
Remembrances or Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home