Edwin "Eddie" R. Blosser, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Fulton Manor Wauseon, Ohio at the age of 78. He was born June 24, 1937 in Harrisonburg, VA, the son of Walter H. and Rosalyn E. (Dutrow) Blosser.

Edwin served in the United States Army from 1959-1961. After serving in the Army, he moved to Ohio finding employment at Sauder Woodworking. He retired from Sauder Woodworking in 1999 after 36 years. He was also a member of North Clinton Mennonite Church in Wauseon, OH. Spending time with his family, visiting relatives in Virginia, enjoying winters in Sarasota, Florida, and vacationing across the country were some of his passions.

On August 11, 1962, he married Martha M. Zimmerman of Pettisville, Ohio, who survives. Also surviving are his two daughters: Peggy Vega and Sheri Blosser, and one son-in-law, Oscar Vega, all of Archbold, one grandson, Tyson (Heidi) Bentz of St. Louis, MO, and one great grandson, Lincoln Bentz. He is also survived by four sisters: Wanda Ritchie of Harrisonburg, VA, Mary Alice (Dale) Croushorn of Dayton, VA, Dorothy Kyger of New Market, VA, Carolyn Propst also of Dayton, VA, and sister-in-law Judy Turner of Staunton, VA.

He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Rosalyn Blosser, one infant brother, Walter Jr., one foster brother, John Turner of Staunton, VA, and three brother-in-laws, Lawrence Ritchie, William Kyger, and Johnny Propst, all three of Virginia.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 7 from 1:00- 3:00 at Short Funeral Home, Archbold. A memorial service will immediately follow the visitation, also at Short Funeral Home. A fellowship meal with be held at North Clinton Church, Wauseon at 4:30 pm. Burial will be in Weavers Mennonite Church Cemetery in Harrisonburg, VA. Memorial gifts can be given to the American Cancer Society or the charity of donor's choice.