Michial W Maltsbarger

Michial Wayne Maltsbarger, age 79, SH 294 Upper Sandusky died at 9:26pm on Thurs. June 3, 2010 in the Wyandot Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 3, 1930 in Sedalia, MO to the late John and Flossie (Randsell) Maltsbarger. He married Betty M. Young on May 10, 1953; she preceded him in death on May 29, 1988. He is survived by three sons Douglas (Sharon) Maltsbarger, Dallas Maltsbarger, Dana Maltsbarger all of Upper Sandusky, grandchildren Melissa (Joshua) White Greenwich, OH, Jennifer, David, Danial Upper Sandusky, Heather (Shaun) Smith Overton, NV, Hillary Upper Sandusky, sisters Lucille West and Ruth Wood both of CA, Grace Rush, OK, a brother Frank Maltsbarger Sedalia, MO. He is preceded in death by a sister Dorothy Gleason and a brother June Maltsbarger. Mr. Maltsbarger was member of Salem United Methodist Church, Mifflin Twp. He graduated in 1948 from Cole Camp High School, MO. He tried out for the Kansas City Blues, the farm team for the Yankees. Mr. Maltsbarger served in the United States Navy as an Airman Storekeeper during the Korean Conflict from Feb. 15, 1951-Feb. 14, 1955. He was employed by the US Commission Co. (Heritage) for 47 years starting in Aug. 1955, retiring in Feb. 1996, but continued to work there until 2002. He then worked at the Wyandot Co. Recycling Center for 6 ½ years from 2003-2010. He was active in his church. He enjoyed watching his sons and grandchildren participate in sports and many school activities. He enjoyed playing bingo, demolition derbies, hunting, fishing and watching the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs. Michial and his wife, Betty enjoyed raising many foster children. A Christian home and the family were very important to Michial. A funeral service will be held Tues. June 8, 2010 at 10:00am in the BRINGMAN CLARK Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Benjamin officiating. Burial will follow at Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery where a representative from the Upper Sandusky Veterans Color Guard will present the burial flag. Visitation will be held Mon. June 7, 2010 from 2-4 & 6-8:00pm in the BRINGMAN CLARK Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Salem United Methodist Church, Gideons International, or American Cancer Society in remembrance of his late wife Betty in care of Bringman Clark Funeral Home 226 E. Wyandot Ave. Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. To extend a condolence, share a memory or to view the Life Tribute Video visit www.BringmanClark.com. http://videos.lifetributes.com/142710