Al Newell Obituary

Al Newell

Charles Allen "Al" Newell, a lifelong resident of Upper Sandusky, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024. He had been at Wyandot County Home for about a week and was just a couple months shy of his 90th birthday.

Al was born Oct. 9, 1934, at home 323 Summit Street, the son of Charles Malcolm and Mary Kathryn (Stalter) Newell. He was married to his wife of nearly 69 years, Corinne Jane (Gibson) Newell, and she passed away June 3, 2022. They were married Aug. 29, 1953, at the Lutheran Church, 216 West Wyandot Avenue, Upper Sandusky.

Al is survived by his children, Cindy (Lee) Constien of Nevada, Keith (Dawn) of Forest, Loretta of San Angelo, Texas, and Kevin of Phoenix, Arizona; sister, Shirley (Dave) Gibson of Upper Sandusky; sister-in-law, Darlene of Upper Sandusky; eight grandchildren, Angie (Dave) Schwab, Cliff (Jessica) Constien, Tabitha Newell, Tiffany (Nick) Buhler, Tyler (Rachel) Newell, and Zack, Emily, and Alex Newell; and great-grandchildren he had the privilege of knowing and loving, Dash, Colt, and Cali Constien and Kaydence, Celeste, and Sawyer Buhler.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard, in 2023.

Al served in U.S. Army for two years on active service and six years inactive service, retired from U.S. Post Office branch in Upper after 31 years, and served on the Sheriff's Auxiliary for over 45 years. In Upper, his first job was paperboy and after high school, he briefly worked for Carlon Plastics. After his Army tour, he worked for the Water Department in Upper and helped farm with his dad and brother at Bowman farms in Harpster during the 60s and 70s. In more recent times, he served nearly three decades with Wyandot County Board of Elections in different capacities. Locals may also remember him from the CB radio days as "Pony Express."

He and his wife were named Wyandot County Citizens of the Year in 2008 and Al was named one of Ohio's Senior Citizens of the year in 2010. For several decades, he helped in his daughter Cindy's South school classroom, where both he and Cindy had at one time attended school "back in the day." He loved helping and was known then and to this day as "Sheriff Al" to many school children. It is rumored he knew nearly all the people in Wyandot County and was related to half of them. He did have a great sense of humor.

Per Al's request, there will be no public visitation services. A private, graveside family gathering will be following cremation.

Memorials may be made to Wyandot County Sheriff's Auxiliary, Wyandot County Rod & Gun Club, Wyandot Memorial Hospital, or an organization of the donor's choice and can be sent to Lucas-Batton Funeral Home, 476 S. Sandusky Ave., Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.

Online condolences may be shared at www.lucasbatton.com.