Homer Kahrig

Homer Kahrig, 91, of Barnesville, died Wednesday (May 26, 2010) at the Barnesville Hospital. He was born November 13, 1918 in Lewisville, son of the late Philip Kahrig and Louise (Pfalzgraf) Kahrig. Mr. Kahrig was a retired self-employed carpenter. He served in the US Navy during WWII, from November of 1944 to January of 1945. He loved to travel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Velva M. (Eagon) Kahrig, who died on December 16, 2002. They were married January 16, 1939. Also deceased are five brothers and four sisters. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and his companion, Estella Kalinowski of Barnesville. Family and friends may call on Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Thorn-Black Funeral Home, Quaker City, where funeral services will be held on Saturday (May 29, 2010) at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Friends Cemetery, Quaker City.