CLOVERDALE – Alfred J. Sarka, 91 of Cloverdale died 2:50 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at the Meadows of Kalida. He was born January 1, 1929 in Putnam County to the late Henry and Myrtle (Combs) Sarka. On October 8, 1960 he married Shirley Winkle, she survives in Cloverdale.
Alfred is also survived by a son: Scott (Kelly) Sarka of Cloverdale; two granddaughters: Brianna Sarka and Christina Sarka, both of Cloverdale; and a sister: Inez Sarka of Kalida.
He is preceded in death by a brother: Earl (Mildred) Sarka; and sisters: Bertie Sarka and Pauline Sarka.
Alfred was an Army veteran. He retired in 1991 after 38 years as a pipefitter at Philips in Ottawa. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a life member at the Continental American Legion, and also a member of the Continental Lions Club. Alfred enjoyed farming and hunting, especially pheasant and fox hunting. He was an avid NASCAR and Detroit Tigers fan. Alfred was a lifetime member of Christ United Methodist Church, Continental.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Christ United Methodist Church, Continental with Pastor Charles Schmunk officiating. Burial will follow in Monroe Cemetery with military rites by Continental American Legion. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Continental, and again Saturday one hour prior to service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, Continental or Putnam County Home Health and Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com
