<PERSON>, <DATE_TIME>, passed away on <DATE_TIME> surrounded by his family on his farm in <LOCATION>, <LOCATION>.
<PERSON> was a lifelong farmer, opting to follow in his father's footsteps and take over the farmstead--he always said the years he spent in the fields as a child were his education! His legacy as a loving father and avid farmer will be carried on in the family farm. <PERSON>'s participation in 4H, his local Methodist Church, and rotary club brought joy to his life when he wasn't enjoying his farm work and spending time with his beloved family.
<PERSON> is preceded in death by his wife, <PERSON>; his parents, <PERSON> and <PERSON>; his sister <PERSON>, and her husband <PERSON>. <PERSON> is survived by his three children, <PERSON> of <LOCATION>, <PERSON> of <LOCATION>, and <PERSON> of <LOCATION>; and his six grandchildren, <PERSON> (<PERSON>), <PERSON>, <PERSON> (<PERSON>), <PERSON>, <PERSON>, and <PERSON>.
A memorial service will be held on <DATE_TIME> at <DATE_TIME> at Hope Methodist Church, 123 Main Street, <LOCATION>, <LOCATION>. Sharing a card with a remembrance in place of flowers is appreciated. 62