Kermit Wesley Casdorph

Kermit Wesley Casdorph, age 89, currently of Traditions at Mill Run in Hilliard, previously of Westerville, passed away January 14, 2011. Kermit was born September 30, 1921 and was raised in Charleston, West Virginia, son of the late David and Viletta Casdorph. Also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Neva Casdorph, grandson, James Scott Crigger, and brother, David Keith Casdorph. Kermit graduated from East High School, Class of 1939 as well as The Ohio State University. Kermit was a proud U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, stationed in Skagway, Alaska, where he helped build the Alaskan Highway. He was thrilled to participate in the Honor Flight Program in 2009, receiving an escorted trip to the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. Kermit also recently completed a memoir book about his experiences in the military. He was a retired postal worker for the United States Postal Service and was a former volunteer at St. Ann’s Hospital. Kermit was a very artistic man who enjoyed sketching and painting. He enjoyed listening to music and previously sang in a barbershop chorus and his church choir. He was an avid reader who could also be found outdoors watching birds and gardening vegetables and flowers. Kermit was a man of God whose sense of humor entertained all around him. He was a fantastic “Daddy,” devoted to his wife, family and friends. He will be missed by his loving daughters, Cheryl Crigger and Anita Casdorph; granddaughter, Cheryl Lynn Crigger; brother, Ben (Ruthie) Casdorph; sister-in-law, Alta Casdorph; nieces and nephews, Colleen Hamilton, Craig (Kathy) Casdorph, Cinda (Mark) Wickersham, and Dave (Krista) Casdorph; and many great nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 A.M. Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Meadow Park Church of God, 2425 Bethel Rd. Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. Monday at SCHOEDINGER NORTHWEST CHAPEL, 1740 Zollinger Rd. Pastor Vickie Doyle Officiating and Rev. Robert Mathis Eulogist. Interment Kingwood Memorial Park. Kermit’s family would like to give a special thanks to the staff at Traditions at Mill Run for 8 years of loving care they gave to Kermit. Also, they would like to thank InCare Hospice for their care and encouragement. In lieu of flowers, memorials to InCare Hospice or Traditions at Mill Run Foundation. Envelopes provided at funeral home. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.schoedinger.com.