Willis E. Tasch

Willis E. Tasch, 79, of Graytown, OH died suddenly Saturday, February 20, 2010 at St. Charles Mercy Hospital, Oregon, OH. He was born July 16, 1930 in the Graytown Area to the late Emery and Ella (Foreman) Tasch. On February 9, 1952 he married the former Ann Repka and she survives. Willis worked in the Lumber Yard and made deliveries for Toledo Lumber Company, Mayfair Lumber Company, and retired from Starr Lumber in 1990. His 2nd passion in life was cars. He loved to go to the car auctions and enjoyed helping his son, Bill at his store in Elmore. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Elliston where he served on council and in other capacities. He was a member of the Pontiac Club, Toledo Teamsters, and the Genoa and Elmore Senior Centers. Willis loved his 1968 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible and dogs. You could never slow Willis down and his smile and encouraging words will forever be in the hearts he touched. Survivors include his wife of 58 years Ann of Graytown; son Bill Tasch of Graytown; sister- in- laws: Mary Ann Partin, Lillian Repka, and Erma Repka; cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Delmer Tasch. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-9pm with the family present from 2-5 & 6-9pm at the Crosser Funeral Home, Elmore- Genoa Chapel. Funeral Services will begin at 11am Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at Trinity United Church of Christ with the Rev. Lowell Peters officiating. Burial will be in Elliston Cemetery, Benton Twp. Memorial Contribution are directed to Trinity U.C.C or the Ottawa County Humane Society. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.crosserfuneralhome.com. Funeral Home: Crosser Funeral Home - Elmore- Genoa Chapel 19550 W. SR 51 Elmore, OH US 43416