Bessie Sackett
| Father | Luther L Sackett (c 1844-) |
| Mother | Harriet Whitelock |
Bessie Sackett, daughter of Luther L Sackett and Harriet Whitelock, was born in MichiganG in March 1873.1
Notes & Citations
- Sackett database.
| Sackett line | 6th great-granddaughter of John Sackett of New Haven |
| Charts | Line 4 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 10R.4 |
| Last Edited | 14 Oct 2024 |
Harry Lee Sackett
| Father | Luther L Sackett (c 1844-) |
| Mother | Harriet Whitelock |
Harry Lee Sackett, son of Luther L Sackett and Harriet Whitelock, was born in Adrian, Lenawee County, MichiganG, on 25 June 1875.1 He married about 1900, Mary Ethel Rimpler, daughter of Lizzie A ___.2 Mary was born in IndianaG about 1877.2
In 1910 Harry was living at Oakwood Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, OhioG, and was recorded in the census as Harry L Sackett, a brakeman on the steam railroad, aged 35 and born in Michigan. Living with him were his wife Mary, 33, and their children, Luther, 8, Marjorie, 2, and Wilbur, less than a year. Mary's widowed mother Lizzie Rimpler, 54, was also in the household.3
In 1920 he was living at Oakwood Avenue, ToledoG, and was recorded as Harry Sackett, a brakeman on the stean railroad, aged 43. Living with him were his wife Mary, 41, and their children, Luther, 17, Marjorie, 12, and Wilbur, aged ten.4
In 1930 he was living at 618 Hampton Avenue, ToledoG, and was recorded as Harry L Sackett, a brakeman, aged 54. Living with him were his wife Mary, 52, and their children, Marjorie, 22, and Wilbur, 20.5
In 1910 Harry was living at Oakwood Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, OhioG, and was recorded in the census as Harry L Sackett, a brakeman on the steam railroad, aged 35 and born in Michigan. Living with him were his wife Mary, 33, and their children, Luther, 8, Marjorie, 2, and Wilbur, less than a year. Mary's widowed mother Lizzie Rimpler, 54, was also in the household.3
In 1920 he was living at Oakwood Avenue, ToledoG, and was recorded as Harry Sackett, a brakeman on the stean railroad, aged 43. Living with him were his wife Mary, 41, and their children, Luther, 17, Marjorie, 12, and Wilbur, aged ten.4
In 1930 he was living at 618 Hampton Avenue, ToledoG, and was recorded as Harry L Sackett, a brakeman, aged 54. Living with him were his wife Mary, 52, and their children, Marjorie, 22, and Wilbur, 20.5
Children of Harry Lee Sackett and Mary Ethel Rimpler
- Luther Taylor Sackett b. 8 Mar 1902, d. 25 Mar 1971
- Marjorie Sackett b. c 1908
- Dr Wilbur Lee Sackett+ b. 19 Aug 1909, d. 20 Jan 1964
Notes & Citations
- Sackett database.
- Census.
- 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_1209FHL Film 1375222, p 1b, Enumeration District 0099
Oakwood Avenue, Toledo Ward 8, Lucas, Ohio
Sackett, Harry L, head, 35, m. 10 yrs, brakeman, steam rail road, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI, home owned free of mortgage, house
Sackett, Mary E, wife, 33, m. 10 yrs, 3 ch. 3 living, b. IN, father b. WI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Luther T, son, 8, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Marjorie, daughter, 2, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Wilbur L, son, 0, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Rimpler, Lizzie A, mother-in-law, 54, wid, 1 ch. 1 living, clerk, dry goods, b. IN, father b. MA, mother b. England. - 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_1409, p 5B, Enumeration District 88
Oakwood Avenue, Toledo Ward 7, Lucas, Ohio
Sackett, Harry, head, 43, brakeman, steam railroad, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI, home owned free of mortgage
Sackett, Mary, wife, 41, b. IN, father b. USA, mother b. USA
Sackett, Luther, son, 17, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Margory, daughter, 12, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Wilber, son, 10, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN. - 1930 United States Federal Census, FHL Film 2341572, p 9A, Enumeration District 0236
618 Hampton Avenue, Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
Sackett, Harry L, head, 54, m. at 25, brakeman, steam railroad, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI, home owned, $10, 000
Sackett, Mary E, wife, 52, m. at 23, b. IN, father b. IN, mother b. IN
Sackett, Marjorie A, daughter, 22, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Wilbur L, son, 20, student operator, telegraph office, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN.
| Sackett line | 6th great-grandson of John Sackett of New Haven |
| Charts | Line 4 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 10R.4 |
| Last Edited | 14 Oct 2024 |
Jessie Sackett
| Father | Luther L Sackett (c 1844-) |
| Mother | Harriet Whitelock |
Jessie Sackett, daughter of Luther L Sackett and Harriet Whitelock, was born in Adrian, Lenawee County, MichiganG, on 25 December 1868.1 She died there in infancy on 8 October 1872.1
Notes & Citations
- Sackett database.
| Sackett line | 6th great-granddaughter of John Sackett of New Haven |
| Charts | Line 4 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 10R.4 |
| Last Edited | 14 Oct 2024 |
Luther Taylor Sackett
| Father | Harry Lee Sackett (1875-) |
| Mother | Mary Ethel Rimpler (c 1877-) |
Luther Taylor Sackett, son of Harry Lee Sackett and Mary Ethel Rimpler, was born in Toledo, Lucas County, OhioG, on 8 March 1902.1 He died aged 69 in Marietta, Washington County, OhioG, on 25 March 1971.1
In 1910 Luther was living at Oakwood Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, OhioG, in the household of his parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Luther T Sackett, aged eight and born in Ohio.2
In 1920 he was living at Oakwood Avenue, ToledoG, in the household of his parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded as Luther Sackett, aged 17.3
In 1910 Luther was living at Oakwood Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, OhioG, in the household of his parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Luther T Sackett, aged eight and born in Ohio.2
In 1920 he was living at Oakwood Avenue, ToledoG, in the household of his parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded as Luther Sackett, aged 17.3
Notes & Citations
- Sackett database.
- 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_1209FHL Film 1375222, p 1b, Enumeration District 0099
Oakwood Avenue, Toledo Ward 8, Lucas, Ohio
Sackett, Harry L, head, 35, m. 10 yrs, brakeman, steam rail road, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI, home owned free of mortgage, house
Sackett, Mary E, wife, 33, m. 10 yrs, 3 ch. 3 living, b. IN, father b. WI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Luther T, son, 8, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Marjorie, daughter, 2, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Wilbur L, son, 0, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Rimpler, Lizzie A, mother-in-law, 54, wid, 1 ch. 1 living, clerk, dry goods, b. IN, father b. MA, mother b. England. - 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_1409, p 5B, Enumeration District 88
Oakwood Avenue, Toledo Ward 7, Lucas, Ohio
Sackett, Harry, head, 43, brakeman, steam railroad, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI, home owned free of mortgage
Sackett, Mary, wife, 41, b. IN, father b. USA, mother b. USA
Sackett, Luther, son, 17, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Margory, daughter, 12, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Wilber, son, 10, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN.
| Sackett line | 7th great-grandson of John Sackett of New Haven |
| Charts | Line 4 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 11S.4 |
| Last Edited | 14 Oct 2024 |
Marjorie Sackett
| Father | Harry Lee Sackett (1875-) |
| Mother | Mary Ethel Rimpler (c 1877-) |
Marjorie Sackett, daughter of Harry Lee Sackett and Mary Ethel Rimpler, was born in OhioG about 1908.1
In 1910 Marjorie was living at Oakwood Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, OhioG, in the household of her parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Marjorie Sackett, aged two and born in Ohio.2
In 1920 she was living at Oakwood Avenue, ToledoG, in the household of her parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded as Margory Sackett, aged twelve.3
In 1930 she was living at 618 Hampton Avenue, ToledoG, in the household of her parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded as Marjorie A Sackett, aged 22.4
In 1910 Marjorie was living at Oakwood Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, OhioG, in the household of her parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Marjorie Sackett, aged two and born in Ohio.2
In 1920 she was living at Oakwood Avenue, ToledoG, in the household of her parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded as Margory Sackett, aged twelve.3
In 1930 she was living at 618 Hampton Avenue, ToledoG, in the household of her parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded as Marjorie A Sackett, aged 22.4
Notes & Citations
- Census.
- 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_1209FHL Film 1375222, p 1b, Enumeration District 0099
Oakwood Avenue, Toledo Ward 8, Lucas, Ohio
Sackett, Harry L, head, 35, m. 10 yrs, brakeman, steam rail road, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI, home owned free of mortgage, house
Sackett, Mary E, wife, 33, m. 10 yrs, 3 ch. 3 living, b. IN, father b. WI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Luther T, son, 8, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Marjorie, daughter, 2, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Wilbur L, son, 0, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Rimpler, Lizzie A, mother-in-law, 54, wid, 1 ch. 1 living, clerk, dry goods, b. IN, father b. MA, mother b. England. - 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_1409, p 5B, Enumeration District 88
Oakwood Avenue, Toledo Ward 7, Lucas, Ohio
Sackett, Harry, head, 43, brakeman, steam railroad, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI, home owned free of mortgage
Sackett, Mary, wife, 41, b. IN, father b. USA, mother b. USA
Sackett, Luther, son, 17, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Margory, daughter, 12, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Wilber, son, 10, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN. - 1930 United States Federal Census, FHL Film 2341572, p 9A, Enumeration District 0236
618 Hampton Avenue, Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
Sackett, Harry L, head, 54, m. at 25, brakeman, steam railroad, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI, home owned, $10, 000
Sackett, Mary E, wife, 52, m. at 23, b. IN, father b. IN, mother b. IN
Sackett, Marjorie A, daughter, 22, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Wilbur L, son, 20, student operator, telegraph office, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN.
| Sackett line | 7th great-granddaughter of John Sackett of New Haven |
| Charts | Line 4 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 11S.4 |
| Last Edited | 14 Oct 2024 |
Dr Wilbur Lee Sackett
| Father | Harry Lee Sackett (1875-) |
| Mother | Mary Ethel Rimpler (c 1877-) |
Dr Wilbur Lee Sackett, son of Harry Lee Sackett and Mary Ethel Rimpler, was born in OhioG on 19 August 1909.1,2,3 He died aged 54 in Marietta, Washington County, OhioG, on 20 January 1964 and was buried at Riverview Cemetery, Williamstown, Wood County, West VirginiaG.2,3,5,6,7 He married in Lucas County, OhioG, on 4 November 1933, Imogene Lois O'Neil, daughter of Walter C O'Neil and Grace Annetta Myers.4 Imogene was born in Butler, DeKalb County, IndianaG, on 30 March 1910.8 She died aged 86 in Parkersburg, Wood County, West VirginiaG, on 1 October 1996 and was buried at Riverview Cemetery, WilliamstownG.5,9,10,11
In 1910 Wilbur was living at Oakwood Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, OhioG, in the household of his parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Wilbur L Sackett, aged less than a year and born in Ohio.12
In 1920 he was living at Oakwood Avenue, ToledoG, in the household of his parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded as Wilber Sackett, aged ten.13
Wilbur was a student at Libbey High School, ToledoG, in 1926.14
In 1930 he was living at 618 Hampton Avenue, ToledoG, in the household of his parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded as Wilbur L Sackett, a student operator at the telegraph office, aged 20.15
Wilbur and Imogene were living in Chicago, Cook County, IllinoisG, in 1935.16
In 1940 he was living at 801 Third Street, Marietta, Washington County, OhioG, and was recorded as Wilbur Lee Sackett, a dentist in private practice, aged 30. His wife Imogene, 30, was living with him.16
Wilbur completed a World War II draft registration card on 16 October 1940. He was aged 31 and was a self-employed dental surgeon. He was living at 801½ Third Street, MariettaG, with his wife Imogene.17
In 1950 he was living at Eighth Street, Williamstown, Wood County, West VirginiaG, and was recorded as Wilbur Lee Sackett, a dentist, aged 40 and born in Ohio. Living with him were his wife Imogene, 40, and their children, Gary, 5, and Lucy, aged three.18
Wilbur, then of 201 Eighth Stret, WilliamstownG, made his will on 14 January 1956. He left all his estate, real and personal, to his wife Imogene or, should she predecease him, to their children, Gary Edwin and Lucy Ann. He appointed Imogene as executrix. Should she predecease him, Imogene's mother Mrs Grace Myers O'Neil was nominated as the children's guardian with full testamentary rights. The will was proved at the Wood County Court on 28 January 1964.
In 1910 Wilbur was living at Oakwood Avenue, Toledo, Lucas County, OhioG, in the household of his parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded in the census as Wilbur L Sackett, aged less than a year and born in Ohio.12
In 1920 he was living at Oakwood Avenue, ToledoG, in the household of his parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded as Wilber Sackett, aged ten.13
Wilbur was a student at Libbey High School, ToledoG, in 1926.14
In 1930 he was living at 618 Hampton Avenue, ToledoG, in the household of his parents Harry and Mary, and was recorded as Wilbur L Sackett, a student operator at the telegraph office, aged 20.15
Wilbur and Imogene were living in Chicago, Cook County, IllinoisG, in 1935.16
In 1940 he was living at 801 Third Street, Marietta, Washington County, OhioG, and was recorded as Wilbur Lee Sackett, a dentist in private practice, aged 30. His wife Imogene, 30, was living with him.16
Wilbur completed a World War II draft registration card on 16 October 1940. He was aged 31 and was a self-employed dental surgeon. He was living at 801½ Third Street, MariettaG, with his wife Imogene.17
In 1950 he was living at Eighth Street, Williamstown, Wood County, West VirginiaG, and was recorded as Wilbur Lee Sackett, a dentist, aged 40 and born in Ohio. Living with him were his wife Imogene, 40, and their children, Gary, 5, and Lucy, aged three.18
Wilbur, then of 201 Eighth Stret, WilliamstownG, made his will on 14 January 1956. He left all his estate, real and personal, to his wife Imogene or, should she predecease him, to their children, Gary Edwin and Lucy Ann. He appointed Imogene as executrix. Should she predecease him, Imogene's mother Mrs Grace Myers O'Neil was nominated as the children's guardian with full testamentary rights. The will was proved at the Wood County Court on 28 January 1964.
Wilbur Lee Sackett (1909–1964), Riverview Cemetery, Williamstown, West Virginia
(Src: Find a Grave, Grave Yard Ghost)
(Src: Find a Grave, Grave Yard Ghost)
Children of Dr Wilbur Lee Sackett and Imogene Lois O'Neil (excluding living)
- Gary Edwin Sackett b. 28 Dec 1944, d. 7 Sep 2024
Notes & Citations
- Marriage record.
- "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Wilbur L, b. 19 Aug 1909, d. Jan 1964, claim date 27 Jan 1964."
- US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index" (American Ancestors transcript), "Wilbur Sackett, b. Aug 19, 1909, d. Jan, 1964, SSN 234-62-2219 issued WV, residence unknown."
- "Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774–1993" (Ancestry image), "4 Nov 1933, Lucas, Ohio, Wilbur L Sackett, age 24 on 19 Aug 1933, res. 618 Hampton Ave, b. Toledo, O, occ. student, father Harry L Sackett, mother Mary Rimpler; and Imogene O'Neil, age 23 on 30 Mar 1933, res. 721 Hampton Ave, Lucas County, b. Indiana, father Walter C O'Neil, mother Grace A Myers. Both 1st m. By Rev B T Burnsworth."
- Find a Grave.
- "Ohio Deaths 1908–1932, 1938–2018" (Ancestry transcript), "Sackett, Wilbur L, d. Marietta, Washington, Ohio, 20 Jan 1964, age 54, married."
- "U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1970" (Ancestry image), Burials Register, First Presbyterian Church, Marietta, Ohio, "Dr Wilbur L. Sackett, of 133 E 5th, Williamstown, WVa, d. 20 Jan 1964, bur. K of P Cemetery, Wmstown."
- "Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907–1944" (Ancestry image), "O' Neil, Imogene Lois, b. Butler, De Kalb, Indiana, 30 Mar 1910, father W C O'Neil of Butler, age 25, b. OH, machinist, mother Grace Annetta Myers, of Butler, age 22, b. OH."
- "Marietta Times", Washington County, Ohio (Ancestry transcript), "Imogene O'Neil Sackett, d. Parkersburg, 1 Oct 1996, b. Toledo, 30 Mar 1910, father Walter O'Neil, mother Grace O'Neil, husband Wilbur Lee Sackett, children, Gary Sackett, Lucy Elkovitch."
- US Social Security Administration, "Social Security Death Index", "Imogene O Sackett, b. Mar 30, 1910, d. Oct 1, 1996, SSN 233-74-0059 issued WV, residence Williamstown, West Virginia, 26187, county Wood."
- "U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007", "Sackett, Imogene Oneil, b. Butler, Indiana, 30 Mar 1910, d. 1 Oct 1996, father Walter C Oneil, mother Grace A Myers. Apr 1963 listed as Imogene Oneil Sackett; 04 Oct 1996 listed as Imogene O Sackett."
- 1910 United States Federal Census, Roll T624_1209FHL Film 1375222, p 1b, Enumeration District 0099
Oakwood Avenue, Toledo Ward 8, Lucas, Ohio
Sackett, Harry L, head, 35, m. 10 yrs, brakeman, steam rail road, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI, home owned free of mortgage, house
Sackett, Mary E, wife, 33, m. 10 yrs, 3 ch. 3 living, b. IN, father b. WI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Luther T, son, 8, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Marjorie, daughter, 2, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Wilbur L, son, 0, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Rimpler, Lizzie A, mother-in-law, 54, wid, 1 ch. 1 living, clerk, dry goods, b. IN, father b. MA, mother b. England. - 1920 United States Federal Census, Roll T625_1409, p 5B, Enumeration District 88
Oakwood Avenue, Toledo Ward 7, Lucas, Ohio
Sackett, Harry, head, 43, brakeman, steam railroad, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI, home owned free of mortgage
Sackett, Mary, wife, 41, b. IN, father b. USA, mother b. USA
Sackett, Luther, son, 17, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Margory, daughter, 12, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Wilber, son, 10, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN. - "US School Yearbooks, 1900–2016" (Ancestry image).
- 1930 United States Federal Census, FHL Film 2341572, p 9A, Enumeration District 0236
618 Hampton Avenue, Toledo, Lucas, Ohio
Sackett, Harry L, head, 54, m. at 25, brakeman, steam railroad, b. MI, father b. MI, mother b. MI, home owned, $10, 000
Sackett, Mary E, wife, 52, m. at 23, b. IN, father b. IN, mother b. IN
Sackett, Marjorie A, daughter, 22, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN
Sackett, Wilbur L, son, 20, student operator, telegraph office, b. OH, father b. MI, mother b. IN. - 1940 United States Federal Census, Roll m-t0627-03166, p 5A, Enumeration District 84-28
801 Third Street, Marietta, Washington, Ohio
Sackett, Wilbur Lee, head, 30, dentist, private practice, b. OH, res. 1935 Chicago, Cook, IL
Sackett, Imogene, wife, 30, b. IN, res. 1935 Chicago, Cook, IL. - "U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940–1947" (Ancestry image), "Wilbur Lee Sackett, 801½ Third St, Marietta, Washington, Ohio, age 31, b. Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, 19 Aug 1909, nok Mrs Imogene Lois Sackett, wife, emp Self DDS, business address First Nat'l Bank Bldg, Marietta, race white, ht 5' 7", eyes blue, wt 180, hair brown, complexion light brown. Reg Marietta, Ohio, 16 Oct 1940."
- 1950 United States Federal Census, Roll 5704, p 32, Enumeration District 54-88
Eighth Street, Williamstown, Wood, West Virginia
Sackett, Wilbur Lee, head, 40, dentist, b. OH
Sackett, Imogene L, wife, 40, b. IN
Sackett, Garry, son, 5, b. OH
Sackett, Lucy, daughter, 3, b. OH.
| Sackett line | 7th great-grandson of John Sackett of New Haven |
| Charts | Line 4 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 11S.4 |
| Last Edited | 14 Oct 2024 |
Gary Edwin Sackett
| Father | Dr Wilbur Lee Sackett (1909-1964) |
| Mother | Imogene Lois O'Neil (1910-1996) |
Gary Edwin Sackett
(1944–2024)
(Src: The Marietta Times, 12 Sep 2024)
(1944–2024)
(Src: The Marietta Times, 12 Sep 2024)
Gary Edwin Sackett, son of Dr Wilbur Lee Sackett and Imogene Lois O'Neil, was born in OhioG on 28 December 1944.1,2 He died aged 79 on 7 September 2024.1
In 1950 Gary was living at Eighth Street, Williamstown, Wood County, West VirginiaG, in the household of his parents Wilbur and Imogene, and was recorded in the census as Garry Sackett, aged five and born in Ohio.3
Gary's obituary
In 1950 Gary was living at Eighth Street, Williamstown, Wood County, West VirginiaG, in the household of his parents Wilbur and Imogene, and was recorded in the census as Garry Sackett, aged five and born in Ohio.3
Gary's obituary
Gary Edwin Sackett, 79, born December 28, 1944, of Williamstown, died unexpectedly on the weekend of September 7, 2024.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Imogene Sackett. He is survived by his son, James (Melissa) Merrow, two grandchildren, Faye and Greta Merrow, and a sister, Lucy (Bill) Elkovitch.
Gary was a very kind soul who never knew a stranger. He spent the last 15 years of his career serving the senior citizens of the O’Neill Senior Center in Marietta, Ohio, as a driver – a role that he took seriously and served with great pride. He made it his personal ministry to engage with and listen to all of the stories of the seniors who encountered him and they loved him for his gentle demeanor.
Gary had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed physical fitness as well as many outdoor hobbies such as water skiing, hiking, biking, kayaking, and motorcycling. If the streets were dry, Gary would not hesitate to ride his motorcycle in temperatures well below freezing. In his 60’s, Gary took on the challenging task of learning to ride a unicycle. He succeeded quickly and became known around his hometown as “the unicycle guy”.
Gary also found a loving and welcoming church family at First Baptist Church in Williamstown. He tried very hard to attend every early Sunday morning service. Gary was a spontaneous free spirit who loved the simple things in life. He was not an individual who could be tied down, nor kept from being outside, enjoying each season to the fullest. It was most important to Gary that his personal free will always remained exclusively his to keep – even in his struggles with dementia.
It was discovered that Gary was missing and in need of urgent help during the weekend of the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival. In a strong display of true human kindness and brotherly love, the community swiftly and generously responded with vast resources in attempt to locate Gary, including multiple West Virginia and Ohio police and fire departments, Air National Guard, several service dog teams, organized church search parties, private search groups, multiple drone teams, private boats, and a private helicopter. The family is overwhelmed with gratitude for the collective, kind community response that led to locating Gary on Sunday, September 8.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the life-long friends and members of the community who supported Gary during his most difficult years while he was battling dementia.
A graveside service will be held for Gary at 1pm on Saturday, September 14 at Riverview Cemetery in Williamstown. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the O’Neill Senior Center in Marietta, Ohio.
—The Marietta Times, Parkersburg, WV, online edn, 12 Sep 2024
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Imogene Sackett. He is survived by his son, James (Melissa) Merrow, two grandchildren, Faye and Greta Merrow, and a sister, Lucy (Bill) Elkovitch.
Gary was a very kind soul who never knew a stranger. He spent the last 15 years of his career serving the senior citizens of the O’Neill Senior Center in Marietta, Ohio, as a driver – a role that he took seriously and served with great pride. He made it his personal ministry to engage with and listen to all of the stories of the seniors who encountered him and they loved him for his gentle demeanor.
Gary had an adventurous spirit and enjoyed physical fitness as well as many outdoor hobbies such as water skiing, hiking, biking, kayaking, and motorcycling. If the streets were dry, Gary would not hesitate to ride his motorcycle in temperatures well below freezing. In his 60’s, Gary took on the challenging task of learning to ride a unicycle. He succeeded quickly and became known around his hometown as “the unicycle guy”.
Gary also found a loving and welcoming church family at First Baptist Church in Williamstown. He tried very hard to attend every early Sunday morning service. Gary was a spontaneous free spirit who loved the simple things in life. He was not an individual who could be tied down, nor kept from being outside, enjoying each season to the fullest. It was most important to Gary that his personal free will always remained exclusively his to keep – even in his struggles with dementia.
It was discovered that Gary was missing and in need of urgent help during the weekend of the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival. In a strong display of true human kindness and brotherly love, the community swiftly and generously responded with vast resources in attempt to locate Gary, including multiple West Virginia and Ohio police and fire departments, Air National Guard, several service dog teams, organized church search parties, private search groups, multiple drone teams, private boats, and a private helicopter. The family is overwhelmed with gratitude for the collective, kind community response that led to locating Gary on Sunday, September 8.
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the life-long friends and members of the community who supported Gary during his most difficult years while he was battling dementia.
A graveside service will be held for Gary at 1pm on Saturday, September 14 at Riverview Cemetery in Williamstown. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the O’Neill Senior Center in Marietta, Ohio.
—The Marietta Times, Parkersburg, WV, online edn, 12 Sep 2024
Notes & Citations
- Obituary.
- Census.
- 1950 United States Federal Census, Roll 5704, p 32, Enumeration District 54-88
Eighth Street, Williamstown, Wood, West Virginia
Sackett, Wilbur Lee, head, 40, dentist, b. OH
Sackett, Imogene L, wife, 40, b. IN
Sackett, Garry, son, 5, b. OH
Sackett, Lucy, daughter, 3, b. OH.
| Sackett line | 8th great-grandson of John Sackett of New Haven |
| Charts | Line 4 (American) |
| Generation.Tree | 12T.4 |
| Last Edited | 14 Oct 2024 |
and 
are links to Text and Image exhibits.
English line of Thomas Sackett the elder & other English lines
American line of Thomas Sackett the elder through Simon Sackett the colonist
Line of John Sackett of New Haven