Stanley D. Brechtel, Jr.
September 28, 1938 ‒ October 28, 2015

Stanley D. Brechtel, Jr., 77, of Ostrander died Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at his home with his wife, children, and granddaughter by his side. He was born to Stanley D. Brechtel, Sr. and Hannah Catherine (Weaver) Brechtel in Columbus, OH, September 28, 1938.

The family moved to Delaware County in 1947 and Stanley graduated from Scioto Valley High School in 1956. As a student, he participated in the Civil Air Patrol and the Civil Air Patrol International Program and was a cadet exchange student to Portugal.

Stanley was a four and a half year veteran of the U.S. Air Force working as a jet engine mechanic. He graduated from the Ohio College of Applied Science in Cincinnati. Stanley also graduated from Franklin University with a B.S. degree in Industrial Management.

He retired from The Ohio State University as a carpenter/maintenance specialist.
Continuous learning was paramount to Stanley as he always strove to learn new things. His last advice to his children was to, “Always keep learning. Learn as much as you can.”

Stanley was an avid wood worker in all phases of woodworking, cabinet making, trim carpentry, and lathe work. He donated many handcrafted toys to auctions benefiting children in need, as well as organizations feeding the homeless.

He was an avid OSU football and basketball fan, as well as a fan of Bluegrass music. Stanley was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge. He was past master of Ostrander 594 and past master of Hiram 18. He was past Illustrious Master of Sidney Moore Council #84 and was a member of Delaware Chapter #54.

Stanley was married to Marie (Dotson) Brechtel for 41 years. They had a son Jason and a daughter Danielle Jumper (Mike) and one granddaughter Evelyse, whom he adored. His brother Leland (Linda) lives in Arizona and he is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made in Stan’s name to the Central Ohio Diabetes Association, 1100 Dennison Ave., Columbus, OH 43201.

Visitation will be Sunday, November 1, from 2-4PM at Robinson Funeral Home. A Masonic Service will be held on Sunday at 4:00PM at the funeral home following visitation.

The funeral Service will be Monday, November 2, beginning at 11:00AM at Robinson Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Engle officiating.

Burial will follow the service at Fairview Cemetery in Ostrander where full military honors will be presented by the Delaware County Veterans Association.

Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories shared online at
www.RobinsonFuneralHomeInc.com

James “Jim” David Ward
January 24, 1939 ‒ February 28, 2015

Former Delaware County Commissioner James David Ward, 76, passed away Saturday morning February 28, 2015 at the Delaware Court Health Care Center.
He was born January 24, 1939 in Tacoma Park, Maryland to the late Verle Strong Ward and Marjorie (Bell) Ward.

Jim graduated from Olentangy High School and then served his country as a member of the United States Air Force for 4 years. He later retired after 25 years as a trooper with the State of Ohio Highway Patrol, serving in Toledo and Delaware. He also received the Trooper of the Year Award in 1973. He then continued to serve the Delaware County community as a commissioner for 12 years.

Jim was a member of the Delaware Bible Church, VFW Post #3297, and former Elks Lodge #76, all of Delaware. He always had a love for cars and followed that passion by owning and operating Edge Motor Sales in Ashley and he was also an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan. He also was a former scoutmaster for Troop #108 in Delaware when his sons were young.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons David, Jason and Aaron Ward, all of Delaware and Jimmy (Matilda) Ward, who is following in his father’s footsteps and is currently serving his country as a member of the United States Air Force in Germany; two grandchildren Nathaniel and Sarah; sisters Barbara Barrows of Delaware and Priscilla Jo Hicks of Missouri; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday March 5th from 4 – 8 pm at the Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center, 1510 W. William Street at Valleyside Drive, Delaware and where funeral services will be held on Friday March 6th at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Green Mound Cemetery in Kilbourne with military honors conducted at graveside.

Contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to the Council for Older Adults or the Delaware County Veterans Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family and memories may be shared by visiting www.snyderfuneralhomes.com

Service Details:
Visitation: Thursday, Mar 05, 2015 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center 1510 West William Street , Delaware Ohio , 43015

Funeral: Friday, Mar 06, 2015 at 11:00am
Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center 1510 West William Street , Delaware Ohio , 43015

Burial: Green Mound Cemetery, Kilbourne 5456 SR 521, Kilbourne Ohio , 43032