Joseph “Joey” Anthony Vantiger, 63, of Mt. Union, passed away doing what he loved on the farm Wednesday, June 23, 2021.
Joe was born in Burlington on March 8, 1958 to Jim and Georgianna Vantiger. He grew up on the farm in Mt. Union and graduated from Winfield Mt. Union high school in 1976. Joe married Marcy Miller on April 4, 1981 and they had three children; Jenny, Luke and Traci. He continued to farm in Mt. Union and had hogs and cattle at different times. He also hauled grain and owned and operated a custom spraying business.
Joe was a lifelong farmer who never met a stranger. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandson Grant. He enjoyed his cattle, vacationing with the grandkids, and worked hard his entire life. He was a long-time member of the Henry County fair board and served on the Trinity Cemetery board.
Joe is survived by his wife, Marcy of Mt. Union; daughters Jenny (Nick) Beschorner of Yarmouth and Traci (Luke) Venghaus of Winfield; son Luke of Mt. Union; his parents; siblings, Bill (Pam) Vantiger of Yarmouth, Dave Vantiger of Mt. Union, Patty (Larry) Ford of Mt. Pleasant, Scott Vantiger of Mt. Union, and Karen (Kurt) Palar of New London; and four grandchildren, Grant, Gracie, Max and Brooks. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
The funeral service for Joey Vantiger will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, June 28, 2021 at Elliott Chapel, New London with interment to follow at Trinity Cemetery, Mt. Union. Visitation will begin at noon Sunday with the family present to greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the Henry County Fair. Online condolences may be expressed at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.