ROCHESTER – Euel Birge, 79, of Rochester, died at 10 a.m. Sept. 1, 2012, in his residence.
He was born Nov. 5, 1932, in Barren County, Ky., to Virgil Otto and Maggie Crumpton Birge. On Aug. 11, 1956, in Lebanon, he married Patricia J. Thomas, who survives.
He worked in construction for many years, working with Easterday Construction, and retired in 1999. He was an U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
Also surviving are sons, Kevin Birge, Macy, and Daniel (and spouse Julie) Birge, Kewanna; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by five sisters and five brothers.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, with the Rev. Darlene De Haai officiating. Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Colfax, with military graveside rites.
Calling is from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and one hour prior to service Thursday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be made to Hope Hospice of Fulton County.
Condolences may be sent via zimmermanbros@rtcol.com
