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Robert Oliver Colwell

Birth	:	27 Feb 1933 Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	11 Oct 2015 Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2714005, -84.3786011
Description	:	Robert Oliver Colwell, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born on February 28, 1933 to Guy and Mae (Hornish) Colwell in Defiance. Robert was a 1951 graduate of Ayersville High School, and he attended Ohio State University. On September 28, 1952 he married Marilyn (Ellsworth) Colwell, who resides in Defiance. Robert was a lifetime farmer. He was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church in Defiance, and a Charter Member of the South Richland Fire Department, where... Read More	Robert Oliver Colwell, 82, of Defiance, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born on February 28, 1933 to Guy and Mae (Hornish) Colwell in Defiance. Robert was a 1951 graduate of Ayersville High School, and he attended Ohio State University. On September 28, 1952 he married Marilyn (Ellsworth) Colwell, who resides in Defiance. Robert was a lifetime farmer. He was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church in Defiance, and a Charter Member of the South Richland Fire Department, where he was a retired Chief of 20 years. He was an Ayersville school bus driver, on the Landmark Board, a Richland Township Trustee member, a Ridgerunners Farm Bureau Council member, and Defiance County Fair Board member. He enjoyed farming, especially at harvest time, fishing, and woodworking. Robert is survived by his loving spouse of 63 years, Marilyn Colwell of Defiance, sons, Robert Colwell of Lansing, Michigan, William Colwell of Seattle, Washington, Bruce (Tina) Colwell of Defiance, daughters, Ann (Tony) Thompson of Melbourne, Florida, and Connie Colwell of Defiance, Grandchildren: Holly (Chris) Earl, Michelle (Tony) Steffes, Robert W. Colwell, Steven (Gretchen) Clark, Jeff Colwell, Christopher Colwell, Danielle Wagner, Benjamin Vogel, and Brian Vogel, Great-grandchildren: Caroline Steffes and Henry Clark. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Mae Colwell, daughter, Carol Clark, granddaughter, JoAnn Colwell, sisters, Leona Hohenberger and Rosemary Guilford, niece, Karen Memmer, and nephew, Roger Hohenberger. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at Schaffer Funeral Home, Defiance, and for one hour prior to services at the church. A firermen service will be at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at St. John Lutheran Church, Defiance, with Rev. Donald Luhring officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.

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Where is Robert Oliver Colwell's memorial?
Robert Oliver Colwell's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did Robert Oliver Colwell death?
Robert Oliver Colwell death on 11 Oct 2015 in Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert Oliver Colwell's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2714005
Longitude: -84.3786011

Family Members:

Parent

Guy Colwell

(1896 - 1974)

Mary “Mae” Hornish Colwell

(1892 - 1964)

Siblings

Leona Mae McKee Hohenberger-Arend

(1914 - 2003)

Children

Carol Sue Colwell Clark

(1956 - 1998)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2714005, -84.3786011

2. Frazee Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2646690, -84.3752090

3. Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2780560, -84.3847220

4. Rural Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2791870, -84.3693750

5. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

6. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

7. Foster Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2533730, -84.3629700

8. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

9. Brunersburg Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3078003, -84.3818970

10. Taylor Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2308006, -84.3630981

11. Pioneer Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2641200, -84.4404200

12. Cromley Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2305984, -84.4197006

13. Tuttle Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2756004, -84.4475021

14. Worthington Cemetery
Highland Township, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2271860, -84.3318520

15. Noble And Tiffin Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3280983, -84.4044037

16. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

17. Myers Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2168999, -84.3352966

18. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

19. Hill Cemetery
Sherwood, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2824550, -84.4687870

20. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

21. Hale-Wellman Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2200090, -84.3154720

22. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

23. Defiance County Home Cemetery
Evansport, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3403810, -84.4216870

24. Potter and Kline Cemetery
Junction, Paulding County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2038994, -84.4381027