Louis Black, 96, Served in the US Army Air Force During WWII

Mr. Black was born in Onod, Hungary on March 29, 1911, moving to Lorain as a small child. He served in the US Army Air Force during WWII. He was a member of the Florence Congregation Church. He was a pilot who owned his own airplane and greatly enjoyed flying. He also enjoyed boating and fishing. He had been a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. Mr. Black retired in 1975 as the maintenance superintendent for the Standard Pipe Protection Co. with 24 years of service.

He is survived by a daughter Joyce Beckler of Berlin Heights, a son David Black of Lorain, 2 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

Mr. Black was preceded in death by his wife Edna (nee: Tellman) Black in 2002, parents Louis and Mary (nee Nemeth) Black, Sr., sisters Helen Bare, Ann Tebault, a sister in infancy and a brother Joseph Black.

Friends may call Monday, July 16, 2007 from 4-8 p.m. at the Schwartz, Spence,
Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

Funeral Services in the funeral home will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, with Rev. R. Kelly Clemens, pastor of the Florence Congregational Church, officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Amherst Township, OH.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Florence Congregation Church, 11801 St. Rt. 113, Berlin Heights, OH 44814. Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com