Harlos Van Brutchey, age 84, of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, surrounded by his family.
He was born July 21, 1926 to the late John and Ella (McKenzie) Brutchey in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Harlos was a member of the National Guard and worked at Commercial Steel from 1946 -1982, where he retired after 36 years. Even after retirement, you could not keep him down so he passed The Marion Star for many years, as well as working at David Street Party Store where anyone that came in contact with him said he "Always" had a kind word and a smile on his face.
Survivors include his children: Rebecca (Mike) Miracle, Shelby, Ohio, John (Louise) Brutchey, Galion, Ohio, Janet (Bill) Ulery, Lakeview, Ohio, Jimmie Brutchey, Ella (PJ) McGeorge, and Kelly Brutchey,all of Marion, Ohio; grandchildren: Michael "Skippy" Miracle, Sara Ring, John Brutchey, Derek Brutchey, Bill Ulery, Nicole Brown, Brittany McGeorge, Allyson McGeorge, Evan McGeorge, Connor McGeorge, Shayla Brutchey, Aaron Brutchey, Jrew Brutchey, Kyson Brutchey-McKenzie, a grandson due in January 2011; great-grandchildren: Dustin, Zachary and Nicholas Ulery, Cindy and Dereka Brutchey, Noah and Abigail Ring, Autumn Miracle and Caleb Brutchey: and great-great-grandchild Hannah Ulery.
In addition to his parents, Harlos was preceded in death by 7 brothers, 2 sisters and a great-granddaughter Renee' Louise Brutchey.
Harlos loved gardening, especially his rose bushes, which he took much pride in. He definitely had "quite the green thumb". He also loved spending time with his grandchildren, who spent many nights with their "Pappaw".
Friends may call Sunday, August 15, 2010, from 12 PM to 2 PM at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors with funeral services at the Funeral Home at 2 PM. Burial will take place at a later date.
Daddy fought a 9 month illness with much courage and strength, and for that we thank him for those extra 9 months he gave us to spend with him. He will be forever remembered, sadly missed, and definitely never forgotten, as we will hold all of our memories of him in our hearts. We love you daddy, and remember, "Never good-bye, just "see you later".
Memorial contributions may be made to Acclain Hospice, 2800 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43231, who cared so well for Harlos in his final days.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gunderhallandfolk.com.
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