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In Memory of
Thomas R.
Rasel
Rasel
1943 - 2015
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Obituary for Thomas R. Rasel
Thomas R. Rasel, age 72, of Creston, died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at his home following a lengthy illness.
He was born on January 7, 1943 in Akron, to Oscar Robert and Grace Elizabeth (Neptune) Rasel and has been a long time resident of Wayne County.
He had served in the U.S. AirForce during the Vietnam Conflict from October 1, 1964 - October 26, 1970.
He married Mary Warner in 1980. She survives.
He had previously worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Columbia Gas Co. before retiring after 20 years of service and enjoyed bird watching.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by a son, John Thomas & Krystn Hood-Rasel of Aurora, Ohio and a step-son, Adam W. (Leah) Ballard of Delaware, Ohio; 3 grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 sisters.
A private family interment will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.
There will be no public visitation.
Custer-Glenn Funeral Home, 2284 Benden Dr., in Wooster is honored with serving the family.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to: Life Care Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at: www.custerglenn.com.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Thomas R. Rasel please visit our Sympathy Store.
He was born on January 7, 1943 in Akron, to Oscar Robert and Grace Elizabeth (Neptune) Rasel and has been a long time resident of Wayne County.
He had served in the U.S. AirForce during the Vietnam Conflict from October 1, 1964 - October 26, 1970.
He married Mary Warner in 1980. She survives.
He had previously worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Columbia Gas Co. before retiring after 20 years of service and enjoyed bird watching.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by a son, John Thomas & Krystn Hood-Rasel of Aurora, Ohio and a step-son, Adam W. (Leah) Ballard of Delaware, Ohio; 3 grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 sisters.
A private family interment will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.
There will be no public visitation.
Custer-Glenn Funeral Home, 2284 Benden Dr., in Wooster is honored with serving the family.
Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to: Life Care Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at: www.custerglenn.com.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Thomas R. Rasel please visit our Sympathy Store.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Thomas R. Rasel, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.
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