Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Glenn D. Winterrowd (January 1, 2012)

Glenn D. Winterrowd, age 97, of Greenville, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 9:05 PM at Heartland of Greenville. He was born on April 17, 1914 in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Albert & Emma (Hufnagle) Winterrowd.

He is survived by his sons and daughters in law, James Winterrowd of Greenville, Gary & Pat Winterrowd of State College, Pennsylvania, and Kent & Esther Winterrowd of Tehachapi, California; grandchildren, Kelly & Bob Collie, Cindy Winterrowd, David & Lexey Winterrowd, Kerry & Ulyanna Winterrowd, Ty & Debbie Winterrowd, and Luke and Brandy Winterrowd; great grandchildren, Jake Collie, Ben Collie, Ashley Collie, Ally Winterrowd, Kelby Winterrowd, Marion Winterrowd, Gustin Winterrowd, Tyler Winterrowd, and Josh Winterrowd; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Winterrowd; 6 brothers; and 1 sister.

Glenn was a mechanic and was co-owner of the Palestine Super Service and Northside Service Station in Greenville and was the first Fire Chief in Liberty Township. He was a member of the Palestine Church of Christ and a 70 years member of the Greenville Masonic Lodge #143, and a 66 year member of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Dayton, of which he was a 32nd Degree Mason. Glenn was very active in the community and was the former Mayor of Palestine. He loved fishing and hunting.

There will be a service held on Friday, January 6, 2012 at 10 AM at Palestine Church of Christ, 209 Lynn St., Palestine, Ohio, with Rev. Mike Simmons officiating. Burial will follow in the Palestine Cemetery. Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 5, 2012 from 6-8 PM as well as one hour prior to the service at church. There will be a Masonic Memorial Service held on Thursday evening at 7:45 PM at the funeral home.

It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to the Donor’s Choice. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com