In loving memory of

H. Albert Olynger
June 30, 1918 - October 17, 2007

Gas City: H. Albert Olynger, 89, passed away at 8:00 AM on Wednesday. He was born near Upland, the son of Maynard and Janie (Thurman) Olynger. He was a 1936 graduate of Gas City High School. He married Phyllis (Drischel) on December 23, 1943. She survives. Mr. Olynger was a lifetime resident of Grant County having lived at his present location on a farm for the last 76 years. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Mill Township Fire Department for the first 17 years it was formed and the Mississinewa High School Holding Corporation when the middle school was built in 1959. Survivors in addition to his wife of 63 years, Phyllis, include sons Sol (Ellen), Orange, CA, Henry (Patti) and Gary, both Gas City; sister, Genevieve Jeffrey; one granddaughter, Laura (Dean) Randell; two grandsons, Ben and Gus Olynger; and two great-grandsons, Nathan and Jack Randall; brothers-in-law: Francis (Marcella) Drischel, and Ivan Drsichel; both of Marion; several nieces and nephews.. Funeral service will be Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Jones-Smith Funeral Home, 259 N. Main St., Upland. Burial will follow at Jefferson Cemetery, Upland. Visitation will be Friday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home Memorials may be made to the Jefferson Cemetery Association, PO Box 143, Upland, IN 46989.

Tributes

Pat McCarty - October 24, 2007.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Henry, I was sorry to learn of the loss of your father. I wish I could have been there to visit. Stay well and God bless. Pat McCarty"

Debra Rademaker Lieb - October.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Dear Gary, Phyllis and Henry, I'm so sorry about you losing Albert. Even though I didn't know him well, the times I was with him were full of fun and lots of laughter. He was a silly man !Take comfort and be proud that he left this world with a very good reputation in the community and with many wonderful memories for you to cherish and enjoy in the days ahead."

Teri Lynn - October 21, 2007 a.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Sol & Gary I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers. Teri Lynn"

Karen Wood - October 19, 2007 .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Henry & Patti: We were so sorry to hear about your Dad passing. He was a wonderful and unique man. We are in Florida and unable to attend any of the services but we wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take care. We will talk to you when we get back. Love, Walt, Karen & Sampson"

Jim Harris - October 19, 2007 .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Dear Phyllis, Sol, Henry, and Gary, I was so sad to read about Albert's death. I so enjoyed the times he and I spent visiting and talking over the years. He was a very special and unique man. So sorry I cannot be there to express my condolences in person, but I want you all to know I am thinking of all of you at this sad time. Jim"

Janet Blake - October 19, 2007.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Mr. Olynger was an inspiration to me. I can remember when I first came to Gas City, he welcomed me with open arms,and was one of my first customer. Mr. Olynger never would go pass the pharmacy and not stop in to chat with me and bring me up to date on current and pass events. When I moved to my new location on Fairview Drive he would come by and make sure I was ok and everything was going well. I thought of him as a father and will miss him dearly. My deepest sympathy to the family. Janet Blake"

Christy Mahoney - October 19, .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Sorry to hear of your loss. Mom told me yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."

Jim Ruley - October 18, 2007 a.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"To the Family of H.Albert Olynger> We, in the neighborhood and community, have lost a dear and personal friend. Albert was the cornerstone and pillar who represented our community in the finest fashion. He will be sadly missed. My prayers are with his friends and family. Jim Ruley"

Carlene (Fraker) Korber - Octo.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Henry, It's been many, many years since I have seen you. But I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am that you lost your father. God Bless you and yours, Carlene (Fraker) Korber"

Jerry and Patti Faubli - Octob.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Henry, I respected your Father a great deal. I feel much sadness for you and your family. May god comfort your mom during this time of great loss..........Love,Jerry and Patti"

Robert & Lucy Rheam - October .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Our hearts go out to the Olynger family. Bob enjoyed talking to Albert at Kays Pizza every morning. We were shocked to hear about the terrible news. May Albert rest in peace. God Bless the Olynger family."

Tina Wimmer(Taylor) - October .. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Albert was a true inspiration to me. I can remember him since i was a little girl. I used to serve him at Kay's pizza and he would always give me a quarter and say don't spend it all in one place. He will truly be missed."

David E Wells Jr - October 18,.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"It was with a very sadden heart to hear of Albert's passing. I always enjoyed talking with him. We would speak of the old days and he would give me helpful hints on farming. He always spoke of his family and how proud he was of them. He will be missed as I travel around Gas City delivering the mail. Again our deepest sympathy, The Wells family"

ORVIN JANICE CORTNER - October.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"PHYLLIS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IT WAS SUCH A SURPRISE TO ORVIN AS HE SAW HIM MOST DAYS JANICE"

Terri (Basey)Garrett - October.. wrote on Jan 11, 2030:

"Henry and Patty..My thoughts are with you..Terri"