Arthur Alexander

Arthur “AJ” Alexander, 70, of Lewistown, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, at the Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

He was born in Auglaize County on July 6, 1945, to the late Roger H. “Rog” and Rosemary E. (Arthur) Alexander. He is also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brittney Wasinger; and a sister, Denise A. Alexander.

On June 10, 1967, he married the former Theresa Griffiths in Lakeview, OH and she survives. He is also survived by daughters, April (Jim) Wasinger of Urbana and Crystal (Chuck Heyboer) Regester of Lewistown; grandchildren, Justin Wasinger, PFC Joshua Wasinger & Emma Grace Wasinger, Alexandra (Nick Fleming) Tyson and Megan (Jeff) Wick; great-grandchildren Avery Mae, Kali, Maria, James, and Jathan; sisters, Linda (Ray) Basil of Lakeview, Melanie Tracy of New Hampshire, and Dixie Alexander of New Hampshire; brothers, Paul Anthony Alexander of Marion, and George Thomas (Holly) Alexander of Gahanna; and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He retired as an Army Master Sergeant after 26 years of service; in addition, AJ retired in 2009 from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services after an additional 11 years.

He enjoyed spending time with his girls and grandchildren. AJ also enjoyed working in his woods and taking care of his chickens and bees. He enjoyed woodworking and performing everything with perfection.

Pastor Bryan Meadows will officiate a 4:00 PM funeral service at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 321 N. Main Street, Bellefontaine on Friday, January 15, 2016 where visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home in Bellefontaine.

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