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Charles Russell Crisler, 88, of Marion, passed away Monday, Jan. 23, 2017, at Heartland of Marion.
He was born in Rushsylvania on March 24, 1928, a son of the late Thomas Russel and Mary Olga Ansley Crisler.
He was a 1946 graduate of Rushsylvania High School. After high school Charles served his country in the U.S. Air Force and graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in education.
He was a very dedicated teacher and principal in Columbus City, Meeker, Morral and Ridgedale Elementary schools. He retired in 2004. When he wasn’t teaching, he enjoyed working at Dick Bayless’ Greenhouse and Kaye’s Interior Decorating.
He enjoyed volunteering at LOVE INC. He belonged to and held offices in the Marion Senior Citizens Center and the Retired Teachers Association.
He is survived by sisters, Esther Jones of Rushsylvania, Marlene (Joe) Thomson of Valley Center, Kan., and Mary Lou Harden of Seffner, Fla.; sisters-in-law, Nancy Crisler of Marion, Mary Kay Crisler of Dayton and Marilyn Crisler of Bellefontaine; many nieces and nephews; and many friends and co-workers.
He was met at the gates of Heaven by his parents; sisters, June Birt and Norma Daum; brothers, Merlyn Crisler, Wellington Crisler and Welman Crisler.
Memorial contributions may be made to LOVE INC., 196 S. Main St., Marion, OH 43302 and to charities of the donors’ choices.
Calling is from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Meeker Community Center, 6400 W. Harding Highway, Marion, where a celebration of his life follows at noon with Kathy Tumey officiating. Burial is in the Rushsylvania Cemetery immediately following the service with military honors.
Snyder Funeral Homes of Marion handled funeral arrangements and condolences may be expressed at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com