Edwin Nels Townsend, 87, of Pataskala, Ohio passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Tuscany Gardens surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born July 12, 1936 in Flint, Michigan to the late Helen and Edwin Henry Townsend. Edwin was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from 1958-1993. After his time in the service, he worked for Rickenbacker Air Force base and retired in 1997. He was a well-known staple of the Summit Station and Pataskala community; working in maintenance for the Licking County School District, and plowing peoples drives ways during the winters with his Bronco. Edwin is survived by his daughter-in-law, Penny Townsend; grandchildren, Christina (Aaron) Hastings, Cynthia (Patrick) Garrett, Victoria (Christopher) Smith, and Ronald Edwin (Destiny Pelphrey) Townsend; great-grandchildren, Robin and Andrew Hastings, Davin and Katelyn Garrett, Marina Pelphrey, Nyla Townsend, and Matthias Smith; brother, Frank (Sandy) Townsend; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones. He is preceded in passing by his wife, Joy E. Townsend; son, Edwin D. Townsend; and his parents, Helen Townsend "Nanny" and Edwin H. Townsend"Papa". Family and friends may call from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. with a service to begin at 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Kauber-Fraley Funeral Home, 289 S. Main St. Pataskala, OH 43062, Pastor Chris Wiseman will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Edwin’s name to VFW Post 9473, 1420 S Waggoner Rd, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068.
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