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Neil Bushong Obituary
Neil Eugene Bushong, 80, of Arlington, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 23, 1942, in Findlay, to Dale J. and Evelyn (Bame) Bushong.
Neil married Sharon K. Baker on June 3, 1967, and she survives along with a son, Douglas (Melissa) Bushong of Arlington; daughter, Kristen (William) Grohnke of Arlington; and three grandchildren, William and Brayden Bushong and Dylan Grohnke.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Wayne Bushong.
Neil was a 1960 graduate of Arlington High School and worked as a farmer and truck driver. He was a member of Arlington United Methodist Church where he had many positions over the years. Neil was also a member of the Farm Bureau.
A private family service will take place at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family by visiting coldrencrates.com.
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Marvelene Wrasse Richards
June 14, 2023
My sympathy to the family. I have early memories of some family "get to gathers," and then about 5 years ago we met again with some cousins for a luncheon. It was good to renew family ties while we could.
Janet (Ward) Courtney
June 3, 2023
I remember Neil riding on the same school bus tho I was 3 years older. Sorry for your loss. My brother, Loris) and our parents lived less than a mile from your grandparents.
Helen Steinman
June 2, 2023
Doug and Missy,We were so sorry to hear about your dad. Please know we are thinking of you with heavy hearts.God bless you and your family
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