Mathew E. Locher Age 80

Resident of Dexter, Maine and formerly of Thompson

Went peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2009 UHHS Geauga Regional Hospital in Chardon

Born July 10, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to Rose (Workman) & John Locher

Married Dorothy Anderson on January 27, 1964

Occupation: Worked for Midland Ross, Inc. in Painesville, Thompson Township Road Department and most recently for Olds Cast Stone in Thompson.

Memberships and Affiliations: He served in the Army Air Force in Greenland during World War II. He was hard working and enjoyed carpentry and restoring old cars. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by wife of 45 years, Dorothy of Dexter Maine

Daughters Rosemarie ?Gail? (Tom) Noce/Osborne of Conneaut

Patricia (George) Haynes of Conneaut

Diana (Robert) Blood of Conneautville, PA

Sandra (Martin) Horan of San Antonio, TX

Susan (Robert) Forget/Nelson of Dexter, ME

Step Son Larry (Sharon) Carr of Paraquay

Step Daughters Judith (John) Carter of Thompson

Patti Hash of Tallmadge

Beverly (Gerald) Wilson of Claridon

24 Grandchildren

13 Great Grandchildren

Nieces and Nephews

Beloved Pets Max & Sam

He was preceded in death by Parents; Brothers, Carl, Frank, Sister, Ann Beck; Son-in-Law, Richard Hash

Friends will be received 5-8:00 pm, Friday, April 17, 2009 at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio.

Memorial Service will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, April 18, 2009 at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio.

Rev. Harley Wheeler, of Thompson United Methodist Church will be officiating.

Contributions may be made to Thompson Fire Department, P. O. Box 37, Thompson, OH 44086.