Louis Lore, 78, 904 Hager St., St. Marys, died at 3 a.m. March 9, 2007, at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born Feb. 5, 1929, in Grassy, Ky., to James and Eva Yeats Lore. On Nov. 10, 1956, he married Mary Dupont, who survives at the residence.

Also surviving are two sons, Chet (SueAnn), and Nick (Tina), all of St. Marys; two brothers, Bob (Darlene), and Fred (Helen), all of St. Marys; four sisters, Louis Lore, Portsmouth, Minnie, (Carl) Williams and Bertha (Roy) Williams, all of Lucasville, and Eileen Brannington, Washington Court House; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

Deceased are two brothers, Walter and Earl Lore; and a sister, Bessie Russell.

He was a retired worker from Midmark Corp., Versailles. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9289, St. Marys.

Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Miler Funeral Home, St. Marys, the Rev. Ron Boyer officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Calling is 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Contributions can be made to Disabled American Veterans.