Pfeil Funeral Homes - Sandusky Chapel
617 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-2655
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George A. "Jim" Hehl, 95, of Sandusky, died early Wednesday morning, December 5, 2012 in the Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky following a lengthy illness.
He was born October 15, 1917 in Sandusky. George was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II, serving overseas in the Philippines and New Guinea, and was discharged as 1st Sgt. In the Quartermaster Depot Company. He was employed at the Hinde & Dauch Paper Company, John Thiede Plumbing & Heating, and retired in 1985 from the Sandusky Public Schools as the supervisor of the Building and Grounds. After his retirement, he worked part time for Res. Q Marine, Sandusky Boat Line as Dockmaster, and Pfeil Funeral Homes. Jim was a member of St. Stephen United Church of Christ, Sandusky, and the Lowell C. Hein Post 2529 of the V.F.W. In his early years, he was a softball pitcher on the I.A. B. softball team and also an active bowler.
He is survived by one son: Terry (Judy) Hehl of Sandusky, one grandson: Kevin Hehl of Sandusky, nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Laverne R. Hehl in 1988, his parents: August & Mary (Eichel) Hehl, one sister: Dorothy Hofacker and a close friend: Dolores Fletcher.
Friends may call Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 11:30 AM until time of funeral service at 1:00 PM at the Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. The Rev. Jerald Fenske will officiate. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen United Church of Christ, 905 E. Perkins Avenue, Sandusky or to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870. Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.
