(Former Fulton County Sheriff Deputy)
Herbert A. Gurwell, age 88, of Delta, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at the Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold.
Prior to his retirement he had worked as an Ohio State Patrolman out of the Swanton Turnpike Post for 27 years, then with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for 20 years.
Herbert was born in Bryan, Ohio on July 27, 1936, the son of Oakley and Doris (Allison) Gurwell. On September 5, 1959 he married Marie A. Rathge, and she preceded him in death in 2017.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, Polka dancing, flying model airplanes, working in his yard and garden, and puttering around.
He is survived by children; Matthew J. Gurwell and Rebecca (Jay) Schermond. He is also survived by grandchildren, Adam, Jason, Andrea, Nicole, Sydney and Megan; nine great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son, Benjamin J. Gurwell.
Visitation for Herbert will be held from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Delta. Funeral services will immediately follow at 3:00 P.M., also at the church with Pastor Matthew Voyer, officiating. Interment will be in the Evansport Cemetery.
The family requests that memorial contributions be given to Trinity Lutheran Church in Delta. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.deltafh.com. Grisier-Weigel Funeral Home in Delta has been entrusted with arrangements.
