MILFORD – Glen Morehouse, 95, Milford, passed away Sept. 12, 2015, in his residence. He was born Oct. 12, 1919, in New Paris, to Samuel Guy and Lydia Rowdabaugh Morehouse. On April 9, 1950, he married Vera Dunwiddie, who survives. His family moved from New Paris to Milford when he was one year old. He was a farmer and mechanic for most of his life. He worked at the Jelly Factory, for Herman Weisser, Wayne Bucher and Ray Fervida. He worked for several years for Polk Farm Equipment and Clunette Equipment. Most recently, he helped Louie Davis with farming. Nearly every morning you could find him at Louie’s shop having coffee with his friends. He was a member of New Salem Church of the Brethren where he was caretaker of the building and yard. He served on the Board of Directors for Kosciusko County REMC for over 30 years. He was known as a kind, quiet, frugal and helpful man. He took pride in his garden, especially watermelons, which he liked to share with friends. He helped everyone. Also surviving are: his daughter, Georgina (and spouse Steve) Morehouse-Stout; five grandchildren: Dee Newcum, Chicago; Rachel (and spouse Gil) Amram, Indianapolis; Joshua Newcum, Louisville, Ky.; Rebekah Newcum, Hawaii; and Christopher (and spouse Erin) Newcum, Columbia City; three brothers: John, Eldon and Dean; and two sisters, Louise and Lucille. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Diana Newcum, in 2007; five brothers: Everett, Herbert, Dale, Nelson and Harold; and one sister, Elsie. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at New Salem Church of the Brethren, 10937 N. CR 200E, Milford, with Tim Yoder officiating. Burial is in Leesburg Cemetery. Calling is from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Milford. ***** Memorials to New Salem Church of the Brethren. Condolences via www.mishlerfhcc.com
