Earl W. Espenschied

Earl W. Espenschied, 80, of Oak Grove Village, Trenton, Florida, formerly of Dover, died January 28, 2001, in the North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Mineral City on May 20, 1920, the son of the late William & Goldie Rummell Espenschied.

Earl retired in 1979 as a heavy equipment operator.

An Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Dover VFW & Eagles clubs. He enjoyed woodworking and farming.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ethel Shaklee Espenschied who died September 4, 1960, his second wife, Ruth Bland Espenschied, one sister and one great grandchild.

He is survived by:
his wifeCarol Stansberry Espenschied
four sonsWilliam & Elaine Espenschied of Longwood, FL
Edward Espenschied of New Philadelphia
David Espenschied of Dover
Ronald Espenschied of the home
Two daughtersMrs. William (Barbara) Swegheimer of Dover
Mrs. Doris Hardy of Canton
eight sistersMarie Gano of Dover, Mrs. Warren (Betty) Dorsey of Dover
Verna Mae Smith of Dover
Mrs. Ward (Elsie) Kutcher of New Phila.
Mrs. Charles (Maxine) Robinson of Delroy
Mrs. Edward (Wanda) Dill of Alabama,
Doris Rowland of TN
Helen Stewart of TN
Three brothersRaymond & Pat Espenschied of Dover
Robert & Mona Espenschied of Minerva
Willis & Patricia Espenschied of TN
10 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren

A public graveside service will be held Friday, February 2, at 11:00am in Dover Burial Park with Rev. Glen Shedlock officiating. The Dover VFW will conduct military graveside services. Friends may call at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home, Dover on Thursday from 6-8pm.

Those unable to attend, or wishing to share a fond memory, may sign the online register book for Earl by visiting the ''online obituaries'' link on our website at www.tolandherzig.com.

Toland-Herzig, Dover
330-343-6132