This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: cribbswh Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blosser/196/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi all, I found this obituary in the Obituary Collections at http://www.genealogybuff.com/obituary_collections.htm [Eastern Ohio] Fred C. Blosser Fred C. Blosser. Yet another member of America's Greatest Generation has passed from here to eternity. Fred was from Dalton, and passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 29th at the Legends Care Center in Massillon. The third son born to Gertrude Graber and Marion C. Blosser on September 20, 1919, Fred was a lifelong resident of Dalton. He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Harry and Ralph. Married Dorothy L. Stewart of Canton on December 9, 1943, the couple raised five sons and one foster son at Badoja Farm in Dalton. Fred is survived by his wife of 57 years, Dorothy; and their sons and families, Curt and Mary of Dalton, Fred and Beth of Canton, Dan and Jill of Dalton, Dave and Sherry of Canton, Rick and Jeanne of Dalton; foster son, Keith Briand and Linda of North Carolina; 11 grandchildren, Nate, Dana, Erin, Kristin, Josh, Bob, Brent, Ashley, Derrick, Lauren and Deanna; and four great-grandchildren. Fred graduated from Dalton High School in 1937, wher! e he captained the football team. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1941, where he rose to the rank of Captain. He served in the Pacific theater from 1943 to 1945 as a pilot in the 3rd Air Commando Group. Fred had distinction of landing one of the first American planes in Japan prior to the surrender. His squadron was selected to set up advance communications for General MacArthur's staff. Following the war Fred worked at Stark Ceramics Inc. in Canton, ending 20 years of service as a Vice President of the corporation in 1965. Following his retirement Fred remained active as owner/manager of the Dalton Publishing Company Inc., Badoja Farms Inc. and Fred C. Blosser Farms. In his younger years Fred was very active in many church and civic activities including the following; Elder of Dalton Presbyterian Church, Board member of Buckeye Council of Boy Scouts, Dalton Chambers of Commerce, Goodwill Industries, Dalton High School Booster Club and many others. Fred was an avid hunt! er and fisherman until the effects of diabetes took its toll. His fami ly celebrates his life and receives special comfort in the promise of eternal life through Christ Jesus. Friends may call Friday, August 31st from 5-9 p.m. at the Zak-Monbarren Funeral Home located at 29 East Main St., Dalton. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 1st at the Dalton Presbyterian Church located on West Main St., Dalton Rev. Mike McFarren officiating. Burial at Dalton Cemetery. Final viewing will be held one hour prior to services. The family requests that in lieu of flowers contributions be sent to the Dalton High School All-Sports Booster Club, 144 North Mill St., Dalton 44618. There are other BLOSSER resources at http://www.genealogybuff.com/data.htm#Blosser Hope this helps. Bill Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.