Melvin E. Anstead

Melvin E. Anstead, 96, of Elmore died Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Genoa Retirement Village. He was born October 9, 1912 in Elmore to the late Horatio and Maude (Hasselkus) Anstead. On November 14, 1940 he married the former Loretta Lohrbach who preceded him in death March 7, 2003. Melvin was a life-long farmer in the Elmore Area. He was a member of the Farm Bureau and St. Paul Trinity United Methodist Church, Elmore. He enjoyed gardening and bird watching. Survivors include his sons: Howard (Sheryl) Anstead of Elmore, Lauren (Sue) Anstead of Seattle, WA, Donald (Jeanette) Anstead of Rimrock, AZ; daughter Janice (Richard) Wagner of Pemberville, OH; sister Eileen Rothert of Elmore; grandchildren: Duane (Kelly) Anstead, Dean (Stacie) Anstead, Heather Anstead, David Anstead, Angel (Harold) Wadsworth, Erin (Paul) Whitaker, Justin Anstead, Jacob (Jessica) Anstead, John (Jeseka) Wagner, Jaylene Wagner, Doug Wagner; 9 great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his brother Raymond Anstead, sister Myrth Rauch and grandson Marc Wagner. Visitation will be Wednesday from 2-8pm at the Crosser Funeral Home, Elmore. Funeral Services will begin at 11am Thursday, September 17, 2009 at the Funeral Home with the Rev. Rick Stuhmer officiating. Burial will be in Harris-Elmore Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Paul Trinity United Methodist Church, Hospice of Northwest Ohio, or Harris- Elmore EMS. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.crosserfuneralhome.com. Funeral Home: Crosser Funeral Home - Elmore Chapel 451 E. Rice Street Elmore, OH