Lawrence S. Studebaker Sr

Lawrence S. "Charlie" Studebaker, Sr., 91, of Eaton, OH, passed away Saturday morning, March 21, 2020 at his home. Born October 5, 1928 in Lewisburg, OH, he was one of thirteen children born to the late Ozro D. and Eva M. (Birkhead) Studebaker. A farmer for over 30 years outside of Lewisburg, Lawrence also worked full time and retired as production manager for Lewisburg Glass Company (Ohio Plate Glass). In earlier years he worked as a truck driver. He was a member of Twin Creek Chapel Church, the Preble County Farm Bureau-Chapter 18, and Civitan International in Lewisburg. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 10 brothers and sisters and 1 half brother; and son-in-law Gary Nuse. Survived by beloved wife of nearly 74 years Marguerite I. (James) Studebaker whom he married on October 19, 1946; children Charlene A. Nuse of Eaton and Lawrence S. Studebaker, Jr. and wife Janet of Eaton; grandchildren Kelly Renee Rose and husband Dustin of Eaton, Stacy Lynn Mikesell of Eaton, and Brian Lee Studebaker and wife Mandy of Eaton; 7 great grandchildren; sisters Bertie Garner of West Manchester and Velma Gibson of Florida; brother Franklin Studebaker of Verona; along with numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other family. Friends may call on the family from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US RT. 35 - West Alexandria. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 PM with Pastor Paul Nichols presiding. Burial will follow at Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery. www.rlcfc.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lawrence S. Studebaker Sr please visit our Sympathy Store.