Billy K. Halblaub

Billy Keith Halblaub, 82, passed away on March 6, 2010 in his home following a lengthy illness. He was born at home in Loudonville, OH on August 10, 1927, son of William and Pearl (Young) Halblaub. He married his wife, the former Barbara Flickinger, on June 27, 1948 at the First Baptist Church in Loudonville. A graduate of Loudonville H.S. class of 45, Bill was a World War II veteran, a Staff Sergeant in the 5th Constabulary Force in Europe. He was an owner of VHF Construction and a member of the Carpenters Local Union #2239. He belonged to First United Church of Christ in Marblehead where he served on the church council, was the moderator, the treasurer, and a deacon over the years. He was a Sargeant-at-arms at the Danbury Senior Center. He was an avid fisherman and a Cleveland Browns and Indians fan. Bill is survived by his wife, Barbara, his son Scott (Lorrie) Halblaub of Marblehead; one grandson, Shane (Sidsel) Halblaub of Marblehead; two great-granddaughters, Astrid and Eva Halblaub of Marblehead; two sisters, Charlotte Lavinder of Loudonville and Norma Crowell of Crestline, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter Holly Halblaub. Friends may call on Tuesday, March 9 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Peninsula Chapel, 7755 E. Harbor Road, Lakeside-Marblehead, OH 43440. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 10 at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior to the service at the First United Church of Christ, 802 Prairie St. Marblehead. The Reverend Kay Mooney Cox will officiate. Burial will follow at Sackett Cemetery in Danbury Township. Memorial contributions may be directed to Stein Hospice, Inc. 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to the Marblehead Fire Department, 517 W. Main St. Marblehead, OH 43440. Funeral Home: Neidecker-LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home - Peninsula Chapel 7755 East Harbor Road Lakeside-Marblehead, OH US 43440