G. Edward Heath

Gerald Edward Heath, 84, formerly of Bucyrus, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 in his residence at Primrose Retirement Community in Marion.

He was born August 21, 1927 in Bucyrus to the late Charles and Esther (McGee) Heath and graduated from Bucyrus High School. Ed proudly served in the U.S. Navy in 1945-1946 and married the former Della M. Vance June 1, 1955, sharing nearly 57 years of marriage. Della survives along with their daughters, Lorrie (Doug) Gossett of Galion and Geri (Scott) Stober of St. Joseph, Mich.; grandchildren, Mike Weaver, Koen Stober, and Zayne Stober; great grandson, Dillon Weaver; stepchildren, Donnie Legg and Rosanna Nettles; five step grandchildren and two sisters, Eileen Lust and Beverly (Robert) Long, both of Bucyrus.

In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by brothers, Charles, Wilson and Jay "Skip" Heath; sisters, Esther Colcord and Pat Kennedy and his granddaughter, April Weaver.

Ed will be remembered as a frugal, ornery, humorous man who, while stubborn, would drop anything he was doing to help a friend or neighbor with a project. He always kept himself busy running errands and cooking which he learned while serving in the Navy. He enjoyed family, his grandchildren and work, seldom missing days or taking vacation while employed with Ohio Crane and Superior Equipment. He enjoyed memberships in American Legion Post 181, VFW Post 1078, AmVets Post 27 and Elks Lodge 156.

Ed will be cremated and a graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 in Oakwood Cemetery with military rites provided by the U.S. Navy and American Legion Post 181 Honor Guards.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society or Marion General Hospice though Wise Funeral Service with whom arrangements were entrusted.



Visitation:



No Visitation



Service:

Tuesday, March 13, 2012 2:00 p.m.

Oakwood Cemetery, 835 Kaler Ave., Bucyrus, Ohio 44820



Cemetery:

Oakwood Cemetery, 835 Kaler Ave., Bucyrus, Ohio 44820