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Lowell Etzler Obituary
Jun 17, 1935 - Jan 15, 2024
Greenwich
Lowell G. Etzler, 88, of Greenwich, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Willard Mercy Hospital.
Living a life of service to God, Family, and Community, Lowell was born June 17, 1935, in Van Wert Co., to August and Charlotte Etzler. Growing up, he helped his uncle and grandpa farm and also raised chickens and rabbits at home to sell and to eat. Lowell graduated from Convoy Union HS in 1953. He worked various jobs around the Convoy area and married Patty Lou Mohr in 1957. He then joined U.S. Army, serving with the Big Red One at Ft. Riley Kansas from 1957-1959. After his service, he enrolled at Ohio State University, receiving a BS in education and joined the faculty at Edon Northwest School District in 1962 as the Vo Ag teacher. During the summer months, he enrolled at Indiana University, earning his MA, becoming Principal and then Superintendent until 1969. Lowell moved to Greenwich in 1969, accepting the job as Superintendent, where he served until his retirement in 1993.
Lowell was a member of Greenwich Rotary Club, North Fairfield Lions Club, and also served as Mayor of Greenwich. Lowell was Board President of Erie/Huron CAC, member of Huron County Economic Development Board, Senior Enrichment Services Board, North Central EMS Board, and Lay Council for the Ripley Church. He also enjoyed woodworking, stained glass design, and making toys for his grandchildren, who he adored.
Lowell is survived by his wife of 66 years, Patty; sister, Marilee; sons, Michael (Michelle) of Greenwich, Lowayne (Tammy) of Sandusky, and Randall of Delaware, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Nicholas, Megan, Brooke, Haley, Derek, Emily, Megan, Eli, and Emily; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lowayne; and sister, Marvel Stetler.
Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Eastman Funeral Home, 49 West Main St., Greenwich, Ohio, 44837, with private family services at a later date at Greenlawn Cemetery, Greenwich.
Memorial contributions may be made to South Central HS Library or High School Vo Ag Department.
Online condolences may be made at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.
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Jerry Smith
March 7, 2025
Lowell was my Vo-Ag teacher at Edon High School, and I graduated in 1963, and he became superintendent. He was a great teacher with patience and understanding of the times. I so appreciate his guidance and support during our FFA program at Edon. Rest in peace sir!
Julianne (Chill) Franklin
February 27, 2024
Lowell was a good neighbor. I will never forget his loyalty to his back door neighbor, Kay Van Scoy. He had a very kind heat.
Paul Lucas
January 31, 2024
I was a teacher at South Central High School in the 70's. Mr. Etzler hired me as first year teacher. He took a chance on me. For that, I am forever grateful. A good man who understood the community.
Michael Clark
January 27, 2024
Lowell was great man. He was my neighbor and great superintendent when I was in high school. Could not find a better man. He will solely be missed.
Sharon Renneckar
January 21, 2024
I worked with Lowell when he was the interm director of Huron County Job & Family Services. He was a very kind and honest person. He will be missed in our community.
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