Christman R. Edward

Edward R. ChristmanOctober 17, 1920-November 1, 2011 Edward Raymond Christman, 91, of Perrysburg, Ohio and formerly of Deshler, Ohio died Tuesday morning, November 1, 2011 at his residence. He was born October 17, 1920 in Henry County, Ohio to the late Silas "Bub" and Alma Lidia (Meyer) Christman. On September 18, 1945 he married Peggy Huff in Charlotte, North Carolina and she survives. Ed was raised in a large farm family, the oldest of sever children, and learned that he loved hard work. He was a 1939 graduate of Deshler High School and enlisted to serve his country in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He remained very proud of his country and deeply believed in its founding principles. Ed was the president of Jack Spiers Real Estate Agency in Charlotte, North Carolina from 1949-1968. In 1968, he returned home to become an owner in Christman Bros. Builders and Lumber Company of Leipsic, Ohio. He retired in 2005, at the age of 85, and remained passionate by assisting family and friends in planning and designing homes. He always enjoyed people; whether it was visiting or sharing a meal; and when he found the time, he enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He was a member of Deshler American Legion Post #316; the Charlotte Board of Realtors; founding member of Charlotte Multiple Listing Service; and founding member and president of Waverly Swim Club. Ed is survived by his wife of over 66 years, Peggy; daughters, Joan (Paul) Strausbaugh, Clifton Forge, Virginia; Nancy (Dallas) Oberdick, Perrysburg, Ohio; grandchildren, Christy (Jason) Fender; Joshua (Karly) Oberdick; great grandchildren, Nathan Edward Fender; Micah Paul Fender; sister, Betty (John) Eubel, Fairborn, Ohio; brothers, Delbert (Reva) Christman, Deshler; William (Carol) Christman, Deshler. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Herbert "Herb", Wayne "Tag" and Clayton Christman. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. on Saturday at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Deshler with Pastor Mike Rollins officiating. Graveside services with military honors will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Deshler. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials to Bridge Hospice or New Beginnings United Methodist Church, Deshler. Online condolences can be made at www.rodenbergerfuneralhome.com.

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Christman R. Edward

November 1, 2011