George A. Humelsine's Obituary
George Humelsine Obituary
George A. Humelsine, 91, of Elyria, died November 16, 2021 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center from complications of a fall. He was born May 17, 1930 in Westmoreland City, PA and was a 1948 graduate of Norwin High School, North Huntington, PA. George served as a sergeant in the US Army from 1948-1951. From 1964-1983 he had been employed at Kasper Foundry and then retired as a foreman in the building and property maintenance department at Elyria Manufacturing Company. He was a member of the American Foundry Society and a 20 year treasurer of the Cleveland Chapter. George was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Association #98 and a life member of Westmoreland County Fireman's Association. He was a member of Elyria Lodge #787 F. & A.M., a 32 degree member of Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Cleveland, Lorain County Scottish Rite Society and was past patron of Stone City Chapter #325, O.E.S., Amherst. George is survived by his wife of more than 70 years, Reta M. (nee Richardson); daughter, Karin L. (Dan) Hamrick of South Amherst; sons, Bill M. Humelsine of West Jefferson, NC, Larry L. Humelsine of Elyria and Thomas A. Humelsine of Nashville, TN; 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary (nee Abram) Humelsine; brother, John Humelsine, Jr. and a sister, Elsie Tickerhoof. Friends will be received Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 1:00 pm until the time of a 3:00 pm memorial service at Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 323 Middle Avenue, Elyria. Pastor Ed Wishart will officiate. Out of respect for our guests, masks are required. Inurnment will in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made by check to Grand Lodge Charitable Foundation, Grand Lodge of Ohio, One Masonic Drive, Springfield, Ohio 45504, Specify Veterans and First Responders Fund or online at www.freemason.com/veterans-and-first-responders-fund-donation-form/ VisitationDicken Funeral Home and Cremation ServiceSaturday, December 04, 2021 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 323 Middle Ave.Elyria, OH 44035 Memorial ServiceDicken Funeral Home and Cremation ServiceSaturday, December 04, 2021 3:00 PM 323 Middle Ave.Elyria, OH 44035
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