Robert Logan

Robert G. "Gene" Logan, 89, of Mansfield, died Saturday, July 23, 2011 at MedCentral Mansfield after a lengthy illness. Born May 2, 1922 in Lexington, he was the son of Lee and Maude (Myers) Logan. A 1939 Lexington High School graduate, Gene joined the U.S. Army and fought at the Battle of the Bulge with the 11th Armored Division. He was a member at First Christian Church and was the founder and owner of G & L Supply which he started in 1952 where he truly enjoyed working up until his mid-80's. Gene also enjoyed traveling to Naples, Florida every winter and loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Esther (Donnan) Logan of Mansfield; children, Christine Peaslee of Mansfield and Dave (Vicki) of Powell, OH; grandchildren, Michelle (Jason) Dials and Mike Mayfield, both of Lexington, Kimberly Logan of Chicago, and Timothy Logan of Dublin, OH; and great grandchildren, Alexis and Jack Dials. He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, Larence Peaslee.

Friends may call Tuesday, July 26, 2011 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Rd., Ontario. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, conducted by Rev. Chris Whitehead. Burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 200 W. 3rd St., Mansfield, OH 44902.