Edward Sartore Obituary

Edward L. Sartore

Edward L. Sartore, 81, of Findlay, passed away at 10:02 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Birchaven Retirement Village.

Ed was born Dec. 17, 1941, in Franklin, Kansas, to the late Edward and Marie (Delplace) Sartore. Ed graduated with a BS degree in Mathematics from Kansas State College of Pittsburg. Ed earned an MS in Computer Science from University of Missouri at Rolla as part of the Army ROTC program. After graduation, he fought in the Vietnam War and achieved the rank of First Lieutenant. After his military service, he began his over 30-year career with Marathon Oil Company, retiring as an Advanced Senior Remote Computer Analyst.

He married Janice J. Tyner on Oct. 11, 1969, in Findlay, and she survives in North Baltimore. Ed also leaves behind two children, Lee (Krista) Sartore of Franklin, Tennessee, and Connie (Kim) So of Grandview, Missouri; three grandchildren, Abby Sartore, Mary So, and Lillian So; sister, Sandra (Henry) Christman of Arma, Kansas; and nephew, Paul (Amy) Christman of Pittsburg, Kansas.

Ed was a member of Journey at Christ Church, Findlay. He was also involved in University of Findlay Curtain Raisers, ROMEO club, and he worked the polls for Hancock County elections. He had a love of music. He played trombone in high school, marched with Pitt State Pride of the Plains marching band, and later listened to his favorite group, Canadian Brass. He was an avid Ohio State football fan. He enjoyed gardening and canning the fruits of his labor. He cherished visits with his grandchildren and enjoyed daily visits with his wife at Briar Hill Nursing home, whose staff was like family to him.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023, at Kirkpatrick-Behnke Funeral Home, 500 Lima Avenue, Findlay. Ed's funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Journey at Christ Church, 225 West Bigelow Avenue, Findlay, Ohio, 45840, with the Rev. Trevor Wright officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to 50 North or Flag City Honor Flight.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.