John Galen Cline

John Galen Cline, 88, of Massillon and formerly a resident of Bolivar, died Sunday, September 17, 2000 in the Country Lawn Nursing Home at Navarre.

He was a retired dairy farmer.

Born June 8, 1912 at Fresno, Ohio, he was a son of the late Alvin & Catherine Haas Cline.

John was a well-decorated Army veteran who served in World War II. He was a member of the 305th Medical Battalion, 80th infantry and served under General Patton. He was a life member of VFW Post 5047 at Navarre. John was also a member of the First Lutheran Church at Strasburg and was a member of AARP #3306.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda Ross Cline.

Also surviving are: two sons, Al & Natalie Cline of N. Canton, Chuck & Treva Cline of Alliance, and six grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, John G. Cline II, four brothers and one sister.

Funeral services will be held, Thursday, September 21, at 11:00am in Toland-Herzig Funeral Home, Strasburg, with Pastor Fred Grosse officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-8pm, and one hour prior to services on Thursday. Those unable to attend may sign the online register book for John by visiting the ''online obituaries'' link on our website at www.tolandherzig.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church of Strasburg.

Toland-Herzig, Strasburg
(330)878-5565


Funeral Home:
Toland-Herzig F.H. Strasburg
232 N. Wooster Ave.
Strasburg, OH
US 44680