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Joe H. Prettyman                  Send flowers

Services: Services for Joe will be celebrated privately

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Joe H. Prettyman, 90 of Meeker, died Sunday morning January 18, 2026 at the Meadows of Marion. Joe was born June 8, 1935 in Marion to the late Henry Leroy and Fern Cleo (Roszman) Prettyman. Joe served our country in the United States Army. He was a lifelong dedicated farmer. He took great pride in this. It was the simple things in life that Joe appreciated, sitting at his farm, being outside or spending some quality time with family and friends telling a story or two. Joe had served his community over the years in many capacities. He was a member of the Meeker United Methodist Church. On November 3, 1961 he married Janet M. (Tron) and she survives. Also surviving are their children, Kimberly Sue (Steve) Gerfen of Marion, Cy (Julie) Prettyman of New Bloomington and Jennifer Marie (Jeff) Skoczen of Valley View. Grandchildren, Clay (Kylee) Gerfen, Nole (Katelyn) Gerfen, Lauren (Parker Brown) Prettyman, Tyler Prettyman and Stosh Skoczen. Great grandchildren, Aleena Marie Gerfen, Stetson Pahl Gerfen, Kinsley Leanne Gerfen and Jack Henry Brown. Sister, Winona R. Fogle Services for Joe will be celebrated privately. Pastor Douglas Thompson will officiate. Burial will take place in the Frame (Meeker) Cemetery. Military Honors will be given by the Vietnam Veterans of America #1095. The family suggests Memorial Gifts to the Marion Community Foundation, 504 S. State St. Marion, Ohio 43302, in lieu of flowers. The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home is assisting the family. Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com. Directions to Frame (Meeker) Cemetery Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Marke & Denise Lyon Marion, Ohio Mon, Jan 19, 2026 at 5:03 PM Janet, Cy, Kim & Jenny,  So very sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing Joe & sending him birthday cards - he & Marke share the same birthday as Janet & I also share the same birthday. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you & your families. May God grant you peace & strength at this sad time.  Love,  Marke & Denise Lyon #2 from: Gloria J Boles Lakeview, OH Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 4:01 AM Janet & family, My heart was broken recently, by my own loss, but now it’s shattered, by your loss. Joe was a cousin, whom I will truly miss. I remember the many times, as a child,  spending days at Uncle Roy & Aunt Fern’s farm. While there,  Joe would always saddle up “ Cookie “ , for me to ride.  I have many fond memories of Joe.. I’m sure he & Ronnie are being their ornery selves, in heaven. May God wrap all of you, in His loving arms and bring you peace, at this difficult time.  🩷&🙏’s to all of you. #3 from: Mark Edington   Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 10:35 AM From the Edington family……. Deepest condolences to you Janet and all your family, we have lasting memories of our families growing up together and being neighbors in the Meeker area. Payers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time. #4 from: Tom and Michelle Murphy Morral, Ohio Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 10:48 AM Tom and I are so sorry to learn of Joe's passing. We are thinking all of you during this time. We have so many fond memories of Joe, especially Tom going way back. - Tom and Michelle Murphy #5 from: Nancy Wiley Richwood, Ohio Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 10:51 AM Janet and family   So sorry to hear about your loss.  Joe was one special farmer.  Whenever I would see Joe our chats would always be about the Monarch butterfly.  He always asked about them and wondered how many I had raised each year.   I'm sending a butterfly of comfort to you all at this difficult time.  God bless you and give you strength.   Nancy Wiley #6 from: Loren and Dorothy   Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 11:29 AM Janet and family so sorry to hear of Joe's passing #7 from: Dorothy Imbody-Tackett Marion, Ohio Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 11:47 AM Janet and family. Joe was the sweetest man, hugs and kind words flowed. His community involvement over the years was appreciated. You and Joe raised awesome kids and loved everyone of them. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  JOE, you are now part of the coffee club with the rest of your friends in heaven. Love you all. #8 from: Bogusia Hillard   Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 5:13 PM My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Bogusia #9 from: Jim Forry Sr & Patricia Lee Forry Pioneer Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 7:54 PM To the  family , So sorry for your loss

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