Glen Mohler

Biography

MOHLER, Glen Eugene
Age 80, of Covington, son of David & Martha (Flora) Mohler, was born August 4, 1933, in Covington, Ohio. He departed this life peacefully at home in the early morning hours of September 28, 2013. As a young man he responded in faith to the call of the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized on October 8, 1950. At the time of his passing he was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, New Conference, Sugar Grove district. On January 6, 1952, he was united in marriage with Lois Jean Miller, daughter of Forrest & Amy Miller. They enjoyed 61 years together, many of those serving side by side caring for their parents at different times and finally many years of caring for their son Curtis, disabled with a head injury. In the beginning years of their marriage, they served two years of C.O. service in Elyria, Ohio, and then made their residence near Covington. Glen worked 42 years as an electrician, and then spent several years working for a home builder. In the later years of his life, Glen was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. As his abilities diminished, he rarely, if ever, complained. He was also privileged to receive the peace and joy of an anointing service. He is survived by his wife Lois Jean; daughter Diane Mohler; son and daughter-in-law Randy & Diane Mohler; granddaughters Holly & Trent Eikenberry and their children Carter, Jade, Will, Ty, and Violet; Nicki & Casey Clawson and their children Kyra and Brant; sister Virginia (Okey) Bowman of Rocky Mount, VA; brother J.D. (Gay) Mohler of Lakeland Florida,sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Eula Flora (Robert), Miriam Kuns, Naomi Wagoner (Keith), Ruth Lentz (Lowell), Don Balsbaugh (Marty), Janet & Paul Riffey, Mary & Melvin Filburn; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Curtis; great granddaughter Lena Clawson; brother and sister-in-law Lester & Joan Mohler; sister and brother-in-law Ruby & Kenneth Flora; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Phyllis and Lee Kuns, Paul Miller, Marvin Miller, Norman Miller, Bonnie Balsbaugh. We have been blessed with many fond memories and cherish them. God is so faithful and He has abundantly supplied all of our needs. We rejoice in the loving care of our heavenly Father, as we anticipate a heavenly home free from the sorrows of life and filled with fullness of joy in His presence. Blessed be the name of the Lord. The family would like to thank the nurses at Hospice of Miami County and Vitas Hospice for the care given to Glen during his illness. Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at Old German Baptist Brethren Church, 6360 Farrington Rd, Covington, Ohio, with interment following at Sugar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3-5 and 6-8 PM Tuesday at Jackson-Sarver Funeral Home, 10 S. High Street, Covington, Ohio. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Brethren's Charity Fund or the charity of one's choice. Online memories may be left for the family at www.jackson-sarver.com