{"id":50885,"date":"2026-04-14T11:43:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:43:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=50885"},"modified":"2026-04-14T11:43:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T15:43:57","slug":"forest-glen-deatrick-jr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/forest-glen-deatrick-jr\/","title":{"rendered":"Forest “Glen” Deatrick, Jr."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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PAYNE, OH:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forest “Glen” Deatrick, Jr.<\/strong>, 83, of Payne, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Cedarhurst Senior Living, Fort Wayne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glen was born on November 5, 1942 in Paulding, a son of the late Eunice (Workman) & Forest Glen Deatrick, Sr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glen dedicated many years of his career as an accountant at Crumback Symons Chevrolet, New Haven, IN. On August 12, 1962, he married the love of his life, Julia (Johnson), and together they built a life filled with happiness and devotion. Outside of work, Glen found joy in farming, tending his garden, and hunting. He proudly served his community as a member of the Payne Fire and EMS, and was actively involved in organizations such as the Paulding County American Heart Association and as an Honorary Wayne Trace FFA member. A faithful member of St. John\u2019s Lutheran Church in Briceton and the Paulding County Gideons, Glen\u2019s life was rooted in service, faith, and family. Above all, he deeply loved his family and cherished every moment spent with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Andrea Ehresman & Sarah (Brian) Franz; brother, Ron (Marita) Deatrick; sisters-in-law, Janet (Floney) Posey & Peg Johnson; grandchildren, Kyle (Shana) Ehresman & Kayla Ehresman, & Maddox Franz; & great grandchildren, Olivia & Carter Ehresman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia; sister, Connie Deatrick, & brother-in-law, John Johnson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viewing is Thursday, April 16th from 4-7 PM at Dooley Funeral Home, Payne, Ohio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service is Friday, April 17th at 10:30 AM with viewing one hour prior at the funeral home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

He will be laid to rest in Sherman Cemetery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memorials are to Heart to Heart Hospice Foundation or the Payne Fire Association. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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