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Horst, Mervin Jay
September 12, 1941 - January 12, 2025
Mervin Jay Horst, age 83, of Dalton, died Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, following a period of declining health.
Mervin was born on September 12, 1941, to the late Ray and Rhoda (Burkhart) Horst and graduated from Dalton High School in 1959. He married Ardella R. Champ on September 10, 1965, in Petersburg, WV. Ardella died on October 17, 2002.
He worked his family farm and hauled milk for many years. He later worked at Mt. Eaton Elevator for 15 years, and after retiring, he drove for several Amish families in the area.
Mervin was a member of Chester Mennonite Church and he enjoyed visiting and talking with relatives and about relations.
Surviving are two sons, Clair (Yommala) Horst of Orrville and Merl Horst of Dalton; two siblings, Willis (June) Horst and Emma Kauffman; and a brother-in-law, Raul (Anna) Tadeo of Dalton.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his son, Karl Jay Horst; siblings, Leonard Horst and Vanita Tadeo; sister-in-law, Eva Jane Horst; and brother-in-law, Paul Kauffman.
Friends may call on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at County Line Mennonite Church, 19199 Church Road, Dalton, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, at County Line Mennonite Church. Burial will take place at the County Line Church Cemetery.
Auble Funeral Home in Orrville is handling the arrangements.
Online registry and expressions of condolence may be made at www.aublefuneralhome.com.