- Date Of Birth: September 4, 1937
- Date Of Death: September 16, 2011
- State: Ohio
Eli J. Detweiler
Eli J. Detweiler, 74, of Middlefield, entered eternal rest Friday afternoon, September 16, 2011 at home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born September 4, 1937 to the late John and Saloma (Miller) Detweiler. Eli married to Ada J. Byler on January 9, 2005.
He was a lifelong resident of Middlefield and a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He worked as a landscaper and loved outdoor activities like fishing, horses, and yard work.
Eli will be missed by: his loving wife; children, Shirley Ann (Paul) Hardesty of West Farmington, Alma Jane (Melvin) Gingerich of Millersburg, John Edward (Elizabeth) Detweiler of West Farmington, Mary Ellen (Stephen) Shrewsbury of Akron, Sally Mae (Jonas) Yoder of Middlefield, Eli James (Fannie) Detweiler of Garrettsville, Catherine Sue Detweiler of Middlefield; 5 brothers; 6 sisters; 20 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren, and many other cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded by: his parents; 1st wife, Malinda (Miller); son David, 1 brother, and 1 grandchild.