Carl Stanley Mezurek, 85, Local Produce Farmer

He was born Sunday March 18, 1917 in Eaton Twp., living in the Lorain Co. area all of his life.

He is a member of Belden United Methodist Church for many years. He was employed by General Industries in Elyria, then became a livestock dealer and operated Direct Fur Co. as a fur trader, and is widely known as a local produce farmer before retiring in 1995.

Mr. Mezurek is a member of Litchfield Masonic Lodge #381 for many years, and he enjoyed his work, and fishing.

He is survived by 1 Daughter Dianne Gott of Oberlin, Ohio, 1 Son Kenneth Mezurek of Grafton, Ohio, 7 Grandchildren & 11 Great Grandchildren, 2 Sisters Wilma Bouley of Grafton, Ohio and Betty Mole of Grafton, Ohio

He is preceded in death by his wife Doris in April 2002, his parents Stanley & Ceclia Mezurek and 1 son Carl in Dec.2001.

Friends may call in Belden United Methodist Church 36130 St. Rt. 303 in Belden Tuesday from 4:00 till 8:00pm with funeral services Wednesday in the church at 10:30 am with Rev. James Cake pastor off. Burial will be in Belden Cem. Grafton Twp. Family suggest memorials be made to Belden United Methodist Church.

Blackburn Funeral Home 1021 Main St. Grafton is handling arrangements.