Eli G. Detweiler, age 90, of Carrollton, died Saturday, October 11, 2014. He was a farmer.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Miller) Detweiler who died in 1992; 6 sisters, Nannie Hershberger, Mary Yoder, Fannie Yoder, Anna Weaver, Mattie Detweiler, Katie Byler; 4 brothers, Gideon, Dan, John, and Jacob Detweiler.
He is survived by 8 children, Emma (Roger) Johnson of Chardon, Gideon Detweiler of Farmington, Freeman (Betty) Detweiler of Windsor, Allen (Mary) Detweiler of Farmington, Mervin (Amanda) Detweiler of Carrollton, Marie (Allan) Byler of Middlefield, Danny (Ruth) Detweiler of KY, Johnny (Edna) Detweiler of Carrollton; 31 Grandchildren, 54 Great Grandchildren; 5 Great-Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, at the home at 4252 Rush Rd., Carrollton. Burial will be in Rush Road Cemetery.