Joel Edwin “Ed” Denman
Joel Edwin “Ed” Denman, 94 of LaRue, died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Walnut Crossing Assisted Living in Marysville. He was born July 24, 1927 near LaRue to the late Benton E. and Mildred Dakota (Thomasson) Denman. On November 25, 1959 he married Sherry Joan Carothers, who preceded him in death in 2013. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Victor, William, Junior; and sisters Ferol Kale, Letha Shirea, Ima Robinson, Ruth Williams.
He graduated from LaRue High School in 1945 and enlisted in the Navy the day after graduation. After World War II ended he was employed by Motor Products, then as a lab tech at Whirlpool in Marion. Ed and Sherry traveled the USA before their daughter was born. They especially enjoyed hiking and camping in our National Parks. Ed built his own house and enjoyed raising sheep, solving complex math problems for fun, and most of all being a dad.
He is survived by a daughter, Darcy (Wade) Lallathin, LaRue; and two sisters, Phyllis (Charles) Leeth, and Mildred Joan "Ann" (Neil) Denman, both of Marion.
Memorial services will be Monday, November 22, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, LaRue with Pastor Mike Raypholtz officiating. Friends may call one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Military Honors will be given by the Marion County United Veterans Council.
Memorial gifts may be made to Walnut Crossing Memory Care Christmas Fund, Attn: Dayla Thompson, 311 Professional Parkway, Marysville, OH 43040
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home