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Death

Lowell H. Brehm, age 89, of Swanton, passed away 

Monday night, December 9, 2013, at his home "Sandland Farms, Inc", surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 15, 1924, to the late Harold and Stella (Eicher) Brehm. Lowell was raised on a farm in Fulton County and attended a one room schoolhouse for his first eight years of education. Lowell later attended Delta High School, where he was active in Vo Ag and received the State Farmers Award and graduated in 1942. 

In 1947, he took over the family farm of 120 acres after his father's death. On June 23, 1951, he married Barbara Driver and continued to live on the farm, milking 18 cows, raising tomatoes and performing general farming tasks. He continued to grow his farm, eventually adding his sons and forming 

Sandland Farms Inc, which continues today. Lowell and Barbara were life long members of the Fulton County Farm Bureau, the Lucky Seven F.B. Council and enjoyed many years with the Delta Skirts & Shirts Square Dance Club and over 60 years in the Card Club with three local couples. Lowell was active in local agricultural organizations and had at sometime been president of the Farm Bureau, Delta Elevator, County Dairy Service Unit, Soil & Water Conservation Committee and the Fulton County Farm Bureau Co-op Board along with a past president of the Delta Rotary Club. Lowell served on the State Board of DHIA and COBA and was elected to the Fulton County Farmer Hall of Fame. 

Lowell and Barbara were blessed with children, Gary (Jenny) Brehm, Gail (Thomas) Elton, Hal (Sara) Brehm; grandchildren, Jody (Said) Rukieh, John (Kimi) Elton, Craig (Nicole) Elton, Scott (Sarah) Elton, Erin (Greg) Clapp, Seth Brehm, Andrew Brehm, Nathan Brehm, and ten great-grandchildren. Also surviving is his brother, Calvin (Lee) Brehm of Archbold. In addition to his parents, Lowell was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara in 2011; brothers, Leland and Merlyn Brehm, and twin sister, Lois (Ament). 

Friends may call 2-5 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109 in Delta. Prior to the funeral, a graveside service for Lowell will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery on Friday, December 13, 2013, at 11 a.m. A 

memorial service celebrating him life will follow at 12 noon at Crossroads Evangelical Church, 845 Leggett St. in Wauseon. Pastor Matt Boyers will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, those wishing an 

expression of sympathy are asked to consider contributions to Gentiva Hospice, 1745 Indianwood Circle, Suite 200, Maumee, OH 43537 or the Delta Outreach, 104 Monroe St., Suite 1, Delta, Ohio 43515 in Lowell's memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at 

barnesfuneralchapel.com

Published in Toledo Blade on Dec. 11, 2013