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Saturday, February 8, 2025
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Galen L. “Doc” Siler, age 87, of West Manchester, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on February 11, 1937 in Darke County, Ohio, son of the late, Forest Gale & Vada Leota (Burroughs) Siler.
He graduated in 1955 from Lewisburg Union High School.
Doc was a Vietnam veteran who proudly served in the US Air Force from 1955 to 1975 with 8 years in munitions and 12 years as Air Police. He retired with the rank of TSGT (E-6). He also served in the US Coast Guard Aux. with his wife, from 2000 to 2019, Flotilla 06-03 Dayton Area.
He had also worked for Neaton Auto for 15 years and was a dairy farmer for 12 years.
Member and Board Member of the First Universalist Church in Eldorado, Ohio. Life member of the Great Loop Cruise Association.
Preceded by son, Sang Ho F. Siler in 2020.
Survived by his wife of 59 years, Connie Siler; children & spouses, Gwen & Dale Baker, Kathy & Jim McNerney, Janeen & Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired) Marcus Acosta; grandchildren, Lacey (Scott) Brill, Morgan (fiancé C.J.) Baker, Zachary (Paige) Duckworth, Spencer (Nicki) Duckworth, Noelle Acosta, Sophie Acosta; great grandchildren, Letty Mae, Leightyn and Lawson; sister, Vera O’Neil.
Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 P.M., Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main St., Eaton, Ohio with Pastor Derek Parker officiating. Interment will be held at Twin Chapel Cemetery in West Manchester, Ohio with full military honors. Family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. on Saturday at the funeral home in Eaton.
In Lieu of Flowers, please donate in his memory, to Preble County Council On Aging, Meals on Wheels, 800 E. St. Clair Street, Eaton, Ohio 45320 or to Everheart Hospice, 1350 N. Broadway Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Condolences via www.barnesfuneralhome.com
Saturday, February 8, 2025
10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Barnes Funeral Home
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)
Barnes Funeral Home
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