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Harold D. "DIZ" Sr.
Harold D. "DIZ" Cowden Sr., age 84, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home, Saturday morning, January 10, 2015. He was born November 30, 1930, in Jacksonville, Illinois, to Dee and Bernice (Willner) Cowden. Harold served in the United States Army. On October 20, 1955, he married Dorothy Theresa Burchell.
Diz worked for CSX as a brakeman for 38 years, retiring in 1993. He was a member of Monclova Road Baptist Church. He enjoyed model railroading, working puzzles, watching the Detroit Tigers, and attending the Toledo Goal Diggers and Toledo Storm hockey games. He and his family also enjoyed camping. He served as a longtime caretaker for Totem Pole Park in Petersburg, Michigan.
Diz is survived by his children, Rick (Krystal) Gill, John (Sandy) Gill, Tobe (Brenda) Gill, Theresa Westphal, Kathie (Gary) Waterstradt, Harold Jr. "Dean" (Denise) Cowden and Eugena (Steve) Hoeft; brothers, Donald Eugene Cowden and Marvin (Dorothy) Cowden; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren, and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife, Dorothy, Diz was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Lillian, Charlotte, Ruth, Fred and Joyce.
Visitation will be held Monday, January 12th from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Weigel Funeral Home in Swanton (419.826.2631). Visitation will continue Tuesday, January 13th from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Monclova Road Baptist Church, where funeral services will begin at 11 a.m., with Pastor Dan DeFriece officiating. Interment will follow at Roth Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to be directed to charities of their choosing.
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January 29, 2015
Always the funniest and happy person-RIP Uncle Diz- Lynn Babcock-Atanacio
jill keeton
January 17, 2015
he was a good frined of mine I used to call him everday jill
Jeff Johnson
January 15, 2015
As you grow older, you remember those who made a positive influence in your life and in the community. Diz and Dorothy were amazing people, real, always welcoming and great examples for our town! Not just remembering them for the kind memories, but remembering them because they were always the best.
Joel babcock
January 13, 2015
RIP Uncle DIZ
Joel Babcock
Tina Davis
January 12, 2015
You'll definitely be missed Uncle Diz! Lots of love to you from Tyler and I
Phyllis Detwiler
January 12, 2015
I wanted to tell you how sorry I was about the death of your father. I've know Diz for nearly thirty years. Went to church with him at Southside Baptist and had some good times with him. He was a good man. He will really be missed. You have my Deepest Sympathy. Love, Phyllis
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