WOOSTER – Blaine L IMMEL, 86, of Wooster, passed away Wednesday December 12, 2012 at his home. He was born May 19, 1926 in Wooster, the son of Atlee N and Grace Clark Immel. He married Mary E. Watson on December 11, 1948. She survives. He retired in June of 1991 after 50 years as an operating engineer for Local 18 District 6. He was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed yard work and gardening. Blaine was a life member of VFW #1081 and American Legion Post 68 of Wooster. He served his country with the US Army during WWII.   Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Blaine L Jr. (Carol) of Wooster, Patricia (Ken) Graham of Orrville, and H. Elaine (William) Volz of Wooster; 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; a brother, Norman Immel of Wooster, sisters, Linda Kessinger of Big Prairie, Judy Egnor of Carrollton and Jenny Patterson of North Carolina. Blaine was preceded in death by his parents, son, William David Immel, a great-granddaughter, Amelia and brothers, Donald, Weldon and Wilford Immel. Friends will be received 1 hour prior to the 1:00 p.m. service at the McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster on Saturday, December 15, 2012 with the Rev. Kevan Franklin officiating. Private family burial will be held. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne Co., 2525 Back Orrville Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.

Memorial Contributions
Hospice & Palliative Care of Greater Wayne Co., 2525 Back Orrville Rd., Wooster, OH 44691

Service
Saturday, December 15, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home

Visitation
1 hour prior to the time of the service at the funeral home