Bernard Michael Eshelman

Bernard Michael “Mike” Eshelman, age 96, passed away November 30, 2020.  Retired from A.B. Dick Company after a 41 year career.  Member of Christ the King Church where he was a volunteer counter and usher.  World War II Veteran having served in the 44th 1st Infantry Division in Europe where he was wounded twice and received 2 Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge. Mike also received the French Order of the Legion of Honor awarded for his service in France during WWII bestowed by the French Counsel Ambassador.  Life member of DAV, member of American Legion Post 239 Worthington, 50 year member of U.C.T.  Honor Flight recipient on September 12, 2009.  Preceded in death by his wife of 63 years Geraldine Autz Eshelman; daughter Nancy Grace; son Robert Eshelman; sisters Mary Ann Shaner, Margaret Carpenter, Agnes Dorn Carpenter and Eleanor Leitwein.  Survived by sons Thomas (Diana) Eshelman and Jack (Kathy) Eshelman; son-in-law John Grace; grandchildren Michael, Andrew (Beth), Daniel (Rachelle), Timothy (Jennifer) and Elizabeth Eshelman, Brent Grace, Molly (Ben) Pawson and Shawn (Beth) Grace; great-grandchildren Elizabeth, Tyler, Ryan, Lexi, Sylas, and Myles Eshelman; sister Joan Carroll; many beloved nieces and nephews.  Friends may call Wednesday from 4-7 p.m. at Egan-Ryan Funeral Home, 403 East Broad Street.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 2777 East Livingston Avenue.  Burial with military honors to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.   

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