Junior L Wurtsbaugh

Junior L. Wurtsbaugh, 64 of Marion passed away on Sunday March 5, 2017 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus following an apparent heart attack, his death was unexpected. Junior was born November 24, 1952 in Marion to the late Emmett and Patricia (Smith) Wurtsbaugh. He was married May 4, 1984 to Sandra Kay (DeBolt) Wurtsbaugh who survives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Rocky Wurtsbaugh.
Junior is also survived by children Brent Wurtsbaugh of Kenton; Jeremy (Alana McCann) Wurtsbaugh of Marion; Jessica (Michael) Check of Marion; step daughter Kelly Sue (Roger) Davie of Marion; grandchildren Trena, Travis, Alex, Michaela, Keaton, Aleah, and Victor; 2 great grandchildren; brothers Gary (Peggy) Wurtsbaugh and Donnie Wurtsbaugh; as well as sister Ann (Ron) Phillips all of Richwood.
Junior worked for 17 years at Marblecast in Richwood followed by 5 years at Goodwill. He last worked for Mid American. He lived his entire life in this area, attended North Union School and furthered his education at MIC in Marion. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and Member of the American Legion Post #605 in Waldo and the VFW Post #3313 in Marion. Junior enjoyed fishing and playing pool.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday March 10, 2017 at 4:00 pm in the Dayspring Wesleyan Church, 2431 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd. with Pastor Beau Hummel officiating. Family burial services will be held at a later date in Claibourne Cemetery. Affordable Cremation Services of Ohio is assisting the family with arrangements and expressions of sympathy can be left at www.cremationservicesofohio.com