James E. Bidlack, age 90, died Tuesday, April 23 at his residence.
He was born August 11, 1922 in Grover Hill, the son of Aaron Ray and Edna Marie (McClure) Bidlack. On March 23, 1946 he married Marjorie M. Davis, who preceded him in death on September 12, 1994. On April 24, 1999 he married Connie R. Lee, who survives. He retired from Farm Bureau Landmark Grain Elevator after 38 years. He was a member of the Grover Hill Church of Christ and a WWII US Army Air Force Quartermaster 2nd Air Transport Command for 3 years. He was a member of Paulding County and Van Wert County Fire Associations serving Grover Hill as Assistant Chief; lifetime member of Grover Hill V.F.W. post #2873 and a Latty Trustee for 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Bidlack, Grover Hill; two sons, Garry Bidlack, Van Wert, and Randi Bidlack, Grover Hill; a daughter, Janet (Greg) Burnett, Ottawa; and two grandchildren, Amber and Tina.
He was also preceded in death by infant son, James William Bidlack.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Saturday, April 27 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. Burial will follow in Middle Creek Cemetery, Grover Hill, OH.
Visitation will be 2 – 8 PM Friday, April 26 at Den Herder Funeral Home, and one hour prior to services on Saturday.
Donations may be made to Grover Hill Fire Department or All Caring of Defiance.
