Roy E. Mollenkopf

Roy Eugene Mollenkopf, 65, of Bucyrus passed away in his home Saturday, October 12, 2013 after a battle with cancer.
Born June 26, 1948 in Crestline, Ohio as Roy Eugene Washam, Roy was adopted by Robert and Betty (Chance) Mollenkopf at the age of six. Raised in Crawford County, he graduated from Wynford High School in 1966.

Roy married Jane L. Landversicht, who survives, on December 22, 1966, while on leave from the Marine Corps. They enjoyed nearly 48 years together as best friends.

He is survived by his two children, Amy (David) Williams of St. Louis, MO and Tyson (Jamie) Mollenkopf of Bucyrus and seven grandchildren, Peter Williams, Thomas Williams, William Houchin, Laney Mollenkopf, Loarel Mollenkopf, Lincoln Mollenkopf and Hailey Laughbaum.

Roy is survived by all of his siblings, Barbara (Raymond) Greenick of Bucyrus, Frederick Wilson of Lebanon, Ohio, Linda Merwin of Harriman, TN, Marlene (Jim) Stilwell of Sumter, SC, Greg (Jane) Atkinson of Kokomo, IN, Karen (Bob) Cruikshank of Peru, IN, Erik (Tonya) Atkinson of Peru, IN, and Stephanie (Jeff) Dicken of Peru, IN.

The majority of his professional life was dedicated to education. He earned a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and a Master of Education Degree from Ashland University. For 23 years, he worked at Marion Correctional as an electrical wiring instructor and job coordinator. Before that, he served as an apprentice and journeyman electrician for a number of companies in Orange County, Florida. He was also the owner of Roy's Electric in Bucyrus from 1979-1985.

Roy enjoyed fishing, bird watching, stained glass and wood working. He organized the Bucyrus Area Traveling System (BATS) Organization. He served for several years in the Bucyrus Athletic Boosters and was president from 1988-1989.

His passion for serving others was reflected in his work with the Council on Aging where he worked as a bus driver for the last few years. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and the Marion Masonic Lodge #70. He was active in the Masons for many years holding a number of roles including Grand Master.

There will be a private graveside service in Oakwood Cemetery.
The Mollenkopf House will be open to receive extended family, neighbors and friends from 5:00 to 8:00 on Thursday, October 17th.

The family suggests memorials be given to the Crawford County Council on Aging through the Wise Funeral Service.

Peg Wiley

RICHWOOD: Peg Wiley, age 76, of Richwood, died early Thursday morning, October 10, 2013 at the Gables at Green Pastures in Marysville. She was born February 14, 1937 in Williams County, Ohio to the late Pearl "Pete" A. and Fern D. (Tippe) Boyd.

On February 20, 1955 she married Gene Wiley in Byhalia and he survives; also surviving are their three daughters: Cathy Pratt of Lawrenceville, GA, Connie (Peter) Carroll of Kalamazoo, MI and Christy Wiley of Richwood; grandchildren: Amanda Briggs, Kara Pratt, Erica (Nate) Whitt, Brendan Carroll, Josh Seckel, Molly Carroll and Sean Carroll; great grandchildren: Natalie Parham, Colton Whitt, Emma Pearl Whitt and Grace Virginia Whitt; brothers and sister: Jim (Shelly) Boyd of Sun City, AZ, Jerry (June) Boyd of Ft. Smith, AK and Judy (Charlie) Wingfield of Kenton.

The most important thing in her life was that she was a homemaker, wife, mother of three, grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of four. Peg was a member of the Richwood Church of Christ. She worked at North Union Jr. High for nine years, Marion Correctional Institution for nine years and Ohio Reformatory for Women for nine years. She served on the Richwood Village Council for fifteen years.

Peg was very active in her community, some of the things she accomplished were, she contributed to Union County Chamber of Commerce, Union County Community Improvement Co-op, Union County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Union County Economic Development Partnership. She had been involved with the development of Richwood Industrial Park, the expansion of Richwood water and sewer plants, the securing of various grants for the Village, the purchase and rehabilitation of the new Richwood Village Administrative Building and improvements made to the Richwood Park. She served on the Village safety committee, and the Northern Union County Fire and EMS Board. She received the "Leader of Union County" Award in 2011.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 14, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Richwood Church of Christ, 29063 Sivey Road, Richwood, OH 43344, Pastor Matthew Craig will officiate. Friends may call Sunday form 2-5 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood.

Memorial gifts may be made to: Alzheimer's Association , 1379 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215.

Remembrances and condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com