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Detweiler, John
John was born March 9, 1930, in Wellman, the son of Benjamin and Anna (Miller) Detweiler. He served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War, spending three years in Alaska and was honorably discharged. On May 3, 1953, he married Eldora Greiner in Keota, Iowa.
John was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Legion Post No. 298, and Local P-3 Retirees. He was involved with local politics and enjoyed nature, fishing, and spending time with family.
A special thank you to St. Luke's Hospice and The Ghosh Center.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Luke's Hospice or to The Ghosh Center in memory of John.
Please sign the online guest book for John at under obituaries.
Published Jan. 30, 2013 in The Gazette
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