George J. Olsheski
George Joseph Olsheski 93 of Marion, formerly of Prospect, went home to be with his lord peacefully July 3, 2016 at his home at Kingston of Marion.
He was born October 8, 1922 in Piedmont to the late Joseph and Anna (Pumpa) Olsheski, he was also predeceased by one son: Daniel Joseph Olsheski and eight brothers and two sisters.
A World War II veteran of the Army with the 400th Field Artillery where he received a Purple Heart when crossing the Rhine River during the 267 days he served as field mechanic on the front lines of battle in Europe.
George retired after working 45 years for the Nelson Tree Service, he had a great love for his work and even worked many Saturdays doing private work, where he met and created friendships with many people.
George and his wife attended the Dayspring United Methodist Church in Marion. He was a 50-year perfect attendance member of the Lions Club, first with the Green Camp club and then with Prospect.
George is survived by his wife of almost 65 years, Juanita (Dilsaver) Olsheski, two daughters: Lorraine Olsheski of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho and Shelly (Sam) Dillon of Ostrander, two grandsons: Mathew Fown and Christopher (Tressa) Fown and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Saturday July 9, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Prospect, Pastor Dave Holdren will officiate, burial will follow in the Green Camp Cemetery, where there will be Military Honors conducted by the Marion County United Veterans Council, friends may call Friday from 4-6 pm at the funeral home in Prospect
Memorial gifts may be made to the Prospect Lions Club c/o Lynn Thomas 510 Eveningside Circle Marion, Ohio 43302
Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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