Funeral Arrangements for Don Puckett

Our friend Don Puckett passed forward on Saturday, March 28 at the age of 87.  Don's funeral arrangements are as follows:

• Visitation from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 at the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home.
• Service at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3, also at the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home.  Pastor Powell will be officiating.

Donald E. Puckett, 87, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 in the Kindred Hospital in Dayton. He was born on February 22, 1928 in Champaign County the son of Ralph E. and Ruth E. (Flath) Puckett.

He worked as a printer for Spring Print for over 30 years and before joining Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church he was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Don enjoyed playing dominos with "the Wild Bunch", hunting mushrooms, playing golf and spending time outdoors.

He is survived by his daughter Dawne S. Puckett of Plain City, two sons: Kent K. Puckett of Springfield, and Brian T. Puckett of Plain City, two grandchildren: Matthew Puckett and Jeanna Puckett, two great grandchildren, Natalie and Logan, and one sister Marianna Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Verla Waugh and Joyce Helton.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday from 5-7:00 p.m. in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME where a celebration of his life will be held on Friday at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Dan Powell officiating.

Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery. - See more at: http://www.littletonandrue.com/obituary/Donald-E.-Puckett/Springfield-OH/1495373#sthash.ZKzLha1i.dpuf

Donald E. Puckett, 87, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 in the Kindred Hospital in Dayton. He was born on February 22, 1928 in Champaign County the son of Ralph E. and Ruth E. (Flath) Puckett.

He worked as a printer for Spring Print for over 30 years and before joining Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church he was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Don enjoyed playing dominos with "the Wild Bunch", hunting mushrooms, playing golf and spending time outdoors.

He is survived by his daughter Dawne S. Puckett of Plain City, two sons: Kent K. Puckett of Springfield, and Brian T. Puckett of Plain City, two grandchildren: Matthew Puckett and Jeanna Puckett, two great grandchildren, Natalie and Logan, and one sister Marianna Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Verla Waugh and Joyce Helton.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday from 5-7:00 p.m. in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME where a celebration of his life will be held on Friday at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Dan Powell officiating.

Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery. - See more at: http://www.littletonandrue.com/obituary/Donald-E.-Puckett/Springfield-OH/1495373#sthash.ZKzLha1i.dpuf

Harry Koch

It is with deeply sad hearts that we share this news.  Harry Koch, a long-time member of our congregation and father of former Grace treasurer Robyn Koch-Schumaker, passed forward this morning (Thursday, March 12) following a brief illness.

His visitation will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church.  A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m.

Spirituial Life Survey

Have you taken the Spiritual Life Survey yet?  Your walk with Christ is important to our church.  By taking this anonymous survey, you will help Grace leadership form its ministry approach and, in so doing, help you grow in your faith.

It takes only about 35 minutes to make a big difference for your church.

Take the survey by clicking on this link:   http://www.revealnow.com/slsurvey?uid=7097

Memorial for Donald Raasch

The family of Donald Raasch invites our Grace family to attend a memorial for Don on Sunday, March 29 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Forest Glen Clubhouse (2150 Montego Drive, Springfield).

Don passed forward on January 27, 2015.

Spiritual Life Survey

Your spiritual growth is of vital importance to our church. Whether you’re just starting to explore the Christian faith, or you’re a long-time Christ-follower, we want to do everything we can to help you on your spiritual journey.

That’s why we need your help.

We’re asking you to click on the link below to take the REVEAL Spiritual Life Survey, which asks questions about your spiritual life and the role Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church plays in it.

Since the survey touches on a wide range of thought-provoking issues, you should anticipate needing 35 - 40 minutes to complete it. The survey is now open, so you can take it today.  Here is the link you will need:

http://www.revealnow.com/slsurvey?uid=7097

 

You can also access the survey through the home page of the Grace website (www.grace-nalc.org).  

Be assured you:

• This survey is completely anonymous. An expert third-party research organization will aggregate your input with responses from thousands of other people, so your survey will not be viewed individually.
• You will not be solicited for any products or services as a result of taking this survey.
• Your email address will not be distributed to another party.

We’ll close the survey on March 21, but please don't wait that long to take it. 

Thanks in advance for your time and contribution to this very important work.

Pat Barth

Our sympathies are extended to the family of Pat Barth.  Pat passed forward on Monday, March 2.  Although her health had been failing, the timing of her passing was surprising to her sons Scott and Jeff.

A memorial service for Pat will be held at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 14 at 1 p.m.  A gathering of family and friends will follow the service in the Grace Fellowship Hall.