Ned E. Agler, 69, of Van Wert, died, Nov. 18, 2008, at his residence.

He was born July 2, 1939, in Ohio City, to Lloyd Elsworth and Ethel Lenore Miller Agler.

Surviving are three sons, Rob and Andy, Portland, Ore., and Pat (Monica), Rockford; three brothers, Ronald (Vera), and Jim (Mary), all of Van Wert, and Marvin (Belle), Rockford; five sisters, Carolyn (Alan) Felver, Chattanooga, Tenn.,Loma Miller, Chinook, Mont., Joyce (Raymond) Eller, Rockford, Shirley (Irvin) Crider, Elida, and Kathy Funk, Grand Junction, Colo.; and three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Deceased is a daughter, Amy Jo; and a sister, Anna Jeanette McAfee.

He worked at Chrysler in Van Wert for several years, and retired from General Dynamics, Lima. He was also a self-employed contractor and avid woodworker and painter, was a 1957 graduate of Ohio City-Liberty High School and served in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at Cowan & Sons Funeral Home, Van Wert, the Rev. Jim Keiser officiating. Burial is at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ohio City.

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

Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences can be sent to cowanfh@yahoo.com.