Harold Dean Purkey Obituary
The memory of Harold Dean Purkey of Fostoria, Ohio, who passed away on December 9, 2024 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Harold Dean Purkey to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clayton Purkey and Mildred Purkey (Stearns); his wife Ruth Ann; his daughter Lynette Purkey; and his sister Imagene McClellan (Harold "Sonny" McClellan).
He is survived by: his children, Leon Purkey (Annette) of Centerville and Louise Steyer (Larry) of Fostoria; his close friend Connie Claycomb; his grandchildren, Amy Allgeier (Andrew), Chad Purkey (Marquavious Ellerson) and Alisha Goshe (Dominic); and his great grandchildren, Syble Goshe, Edwin and Maxwell Allgeier.
Visitation was held on Friday, December 13th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Saturday, December 14th 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home (301 W Tiffin St, Fostoria, OH 44830). A funeral service was held on Saturday, December 14th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
Memorials can be made to Flat Rock Care Center, 7353 County Rd. 29, Flat Rock, Ohio 44828; Kansas Fire & Rescue, P.O. Box 196, Kansas, Ohio 44841; or Bridge Hospice. Keep Harold's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
