November 30, 1936 – November 18, 2024
Kermit Puterbaugh age 87 years, 11 months and 19 days, passed away at 11:54 am Monday, November 18, 2024, at EverHeart Hospice Care Center in Greenville.
Kermit was born November 30, 1936, in Potsdam, Ohio, to the late Ralph K. & Eva Marie (Beasecker) Puterbaugh. Kermit was also preceded in death by his brothers, Gary, Edgar and Merle Puterbaugh; and sisters, Katheryn Eyer and Glenna Booker.
Kermit is survived by his wife of almost 66 years, Ruth (Dershem) Puterbaugh; children, Debbie Liette of Greenville and Roger (Leesa) Puterbaugh of Columbus; granddaughter, Amanda (Joe) Mitchell; great grandchildren, Hunter Dean Clark, Cohen Elijah Mitchell and Meadow Sue Mitchell; and step great granddaughter, Emma Rose Abels.
Kermit retired from Hobart Bros. in Troy with 37 years of service. He enjoyed farming, tractors, trains and working on cars.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, November 22, 2024, at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Alan Leach officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Garden. Memorial contributions may be made to EverHeart Hospice in Greenville. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.zecharbailey.com for the Puterbaugh family.