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Harold Gordon “Whitey” Wyandt, 86, of West Liberty, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 18, 2018.
He was born in Van Wert on July 14, 1931, a son of the late Rev. Harold and Norma Robeson Wyandt. He also was preceded in death by a sister, Marcia Michael; and a brother, Michael Stemen.
On Oct. 17, 1954, he married the former Glenna Waltzer in Bellefontaine and she survives along with daughters , Deb (Tim ) Reeves of South Carolina and Lori (Mark) Jeffers of West Liberty; son, Doug (Julie) Wyandt of West Virginia; sister, Marjorie (James) Wollet of Convoy; grandchildren, Danielle Reeves, Mikayla Wyandt, Katelyn Wyandt, Wes Wyandt, Sam (Nicole) Jeffers, John Jeffers, Alicia Jeffers and Brisley Jeffers; four great-grandchildren, Brayden, Uriah, Trevor and Kaidee; and sister-in-law, Marjorie Stemen of Mississippi.
He was a graduate of West Liberty High School. He worked at Holdren Brothers as a welder when in 1952 was called to active duty in Korea. He was manager at the Ohio Caverns; worked construction for Orrie Harshbarger; was a self-employed finish carpenter; and managed GreenHills apartments.
He enjoyed traveling and camping with his wife, Glenna, working on remodeling projects around their home, relaxing to watch the birds and squirrels, spending time with his family, and in years past, spending time out at the Summit with Ben Grimes and friends.
He attended South Union Mennonite Church of West Liberty. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the Ambulance Company 7th Medical Batallion.
Visitation is from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today, Monday, May 21, at Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home, 5591 S. U.S. Route 68, West Liberty. Family and close friends will gather privately Tuesday, May 22, for a service. Burial is in Highland Memorial Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Universal Hospice of Bellefontaine or South Union Church of West Liberty.