George Allen Couch, 66, of Fremont, OH passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Memorial Hospital. He was born on April 12, 1948 in Bryan, OH, the son of George R. and Glenna (Schoonover) Couch. He was a 1966 graduate of Gibsonburg High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Ohio Dominican University.
George served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969 until 1971 during the Vietnam War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He married Corine R. Overmyer on January 25, 1969. George was an accountant and retired in 2007. He then became a farmer after retirement.
George is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Corine R. Couch, Fremont, OH; children, Heather (Michael) Mitchell, Delaware, OH, Melanie (John) Burns, Perrysburg, OH, Cheryl (Jeremy) Crump, Lakeview, OH; sister, Marilyn (Curtis) Black, Toledo, OH; grandchildren, Cody, Sara and Zachary Mitchell, Emily and Rebecca Burns; Gabriel Crump; father-in-law, Byron Overmyer; nephew, Andrew (Elizabeth) Black.
He was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law, Gurtha Overmyer.
Visitation and Service: Friday, October 17, 2014 from 3 – 6 pm with Services beginning at 6:00 pm, at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH. Certified Funeral Celebrant, Susann Robitski Zimmerman will officiate.
A private burial will take place at a later date.
Memorials can be made to the Donor’s Choice.
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Beckie Delaney
So sort to hear this news. I fondly remember George Allen and his family when my parents took my family on a road trip to visit them many many Years ago. May God provide you with strength and comfort. Love to all the families.
Beverly and Roy Palmer
Corinne and family,
We are sorry to learn of your loss. May your good memories of George Allen help ease your sorrow.
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Love,
Bev & Roy
Caroline Wolfe
Love and prayers with all of you as you grieve the loss of someone so special.
Lori Couch Dunnebier
I am so sorry about George Allen death. I have great memories of George Allen and his family.
Sally St. Clair
Dear Corine, Family and Friends,
On behalf of your friends at Autumnwood Care Center, please accept our deepest sympathy. He was such a frequent visitor to our community and will be missed. May the special things about George live on inside your heart forever.
Special blessings to you all,
Sally St. Clair
Ruth & Derek Wilson
Corine, Heather, Melanie, & Cheryl & your families:
We are so very sorry for you loss of George Allen. He was such a wonderful man, husband, father, and grandfather. Know that he loved you all with such a deep, all-consuming love and that your memories of him will be sweet and comforting. It is our prayer that God will give you comfort and strength during this very difficult time.
We love you all very much, even though we didn’t get to spend as much time together as we would have liked.
Love,
Derek & Ruth
Rick Bowlus
Sending prayers of strength and understanding during this sad times. I pray that wonderful memories will ease the pain of your loss. I remember his smile, wonderful laugh, and many good times we shared. He was liked and loved by many in Gibsonburg. May God Bless him and his family.
Marci Tinkovicz Reineck
Praying that you feel God’s loving hand in the days ahead.
Janet celek
Sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. May God be with you and your family at this difficult time.
Janet Celek
Linda Assenheimer
To Corine, Heather, Melanie, Cheryl and family…
I am so sorry for you loss…and feel so blessed that I was able to be a small part of George’s life. My love and admiration for him are un-measurable. He was truly like a father to me and my happiest years working at Scioto Valley were with George. He and I shared stories daily of our families…be it about our kids or our parents, we watched them grow together. George made me feel like I was part of his family….always. And not only me….but my kids and husband. He shared a birthday with my son Kyle…and took him to lunch on his birthday for years. He offered his condo, on his beloved Tybee Island, to my husband Glen and me….because we were family. He was a kind…dear soul…that I loved like a dad. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers…and I send my love to each of you.
Michele Logsdon
Connie and family,
George was a wonderful man. We were lucky he touched our lives. Many of us who worked with George found him to be a powerful mentor and a great inspiration.
Prayers for you and your family as you get through this time.
Michele logsdon
max flahive
Corine and family. so sorry to hear of the passing of George. Lots of great memories at the Farmers Exchange, Delaware and times together. My thoughts and Prayers will be with all of you.May God Bless Max Flahive Bradenton,FL
Linda Assenheimer
To Corine, Heather, Melanie, Cheryl and family…
I am so sorry for you loss…and feel so blessed that I was able to be a small part of George’s life. My love and admiration for him are un-measurable. He was truly like a father to me and my happiest years working at Scioto Valley were with George. He and I shared stories daily of our families…be it about our kids or our parents, we watched them grow together. George made me feel like I was part of his family….always. And not only me….but my kids and husband. He shared a birthday with my son Kyle…and took him to lunch on his birthday for years. He offered his condo, on his beloved Tybee Island, to my husband Glen and me….because we were family. He was a kind…dear soul…that I loved like a dad. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers…and I send my love to each of you.
Cathy Krebs
Corine & Family:
Shocked and sorry just doesn’t seem enough. Everytime we think of George, it brings a smile and wonderful memories. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Hold on to all of the wonderful memories you have.
Love
Tom and Cathy Krebs
Vivian Matthewson
You are in our hearts and thoughts. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Phil Haubert
I have many fond memories of our days roaming the south end of Gibsonburg with such pals as Greg Gerwin, Hal Leow, Larry
Leow, and Neal Hodinot. We would play Army for hours until Moms called us in for lunch. George was “Sarge” and we attacked
the enemy on the “hill” (now Lutheran Church) or the “ditch” (still a ditch).
Neil and Ranel Hoddinott
Corine and Family,
We are so sad to hear of George’s passing. You have our very deepest sympathy. Neil remembers all the great times George and he had as teenagers and we both fondly remember the good times we all had together. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Neil and Ranel
Ryan Hawk
I am sorry to know of George’s passing. I really enjoyed talking with him over the past couple of years in regards to the ZIckefoose family tree. He was a real gem to talk to. I am glad I got to come pay my respects and to meet my distant cousin, Corine. My deepest sympathies come also from my family. God bless you all and keep you in peace during this time.
Carole (Shoemaker) Wasserman
To George’s Family,
My sincerest sympathy to all of you during this sad and difficult time. May you all find comfort in your wonderful memories as you keep him close to your hearts. I will always remember George for his sense of humor, his way of making us laugh to tears, his infectious smile and his genuine friendship. We all had so many fun times with George as teenagers growing up in Gibsonburg. Thoughts and prayers to you all.