John William Brell

1944 - 2014

John William Brell obituary, 1944-2014

BORN

1944

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Snyder-Wesche-Hoening Funeral Home - Napoleon

830 Scott Street

Napoleon, Ohio

John Brell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 26, 2014.

John William Brell, 70, of Liberty Center, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 25, 2014. John was born on April 2, 1944 to Henry and Amelia (Gineman) Brell. He grew up on the family farm and enjoyed working with his family. John loved working in his yard, gardening, and visiting with friends and family. He had a special love for animals, owning many cats over the years. He will be missed by all who knew him.
John is survived by his sisters, Rosemary (Vernon) Phillips of Genoa, Ohio, and Judy (Moe) Hines of Bloomdale, Ohio; and his nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Elizabeth Bishop.
Friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, May 27th from 2pm to 8pm at Snyder-Wesche Funeral Home in Napoleon. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday, May 28th at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Napoleon. Burial will follow at Young Cemetery in Liberty Center, Ohio. Memorial donations are suggested to the Henry County Humane Society, Woodlane School and Residential Services, or Hope School of Henry County.

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May 27, 2014

Terry and Sherri Shafer

We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

May 27, 2014

Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. Rod & Mary Ann Creager

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