Von Eric Godenschwager, age 58 of Nelsonville, Ohio passed away May 19th, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Von was born on December 11, 1962 in Nelsonville, Ohio to George Raymond and Norma Ellen Godenschwager. He was a 1981 graduate of Nelsonville York High School. He was a member of the Nelsonville VFW, Nelsonville Elk’s and the American Legion of Murray City.
Von worked at both Rocky Shoes and Boots, and the Southeastern Ohio Regional Jail as a maintenance supervisor. He also worked performing electrical, heating and cooling throughout the years. Von was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting. Von never met a stranger and loved his friends dearly.
Surviving is the absolute love of his life, daughter Georgia Ellen Godenschwager; brothers, George (Jolene) Godenschwager, and Mike (Peggy) Freer; and many nieces and nephews, including his nephew Mason Eric Godenschwager, with whom he shared a special bond. In addition Von had an abundance of friends, including special lifelong friends, Jerry McCulloch and Wes Ray; step-daughter Lindsey Erdy; and his dog, Bella.
Von was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Jeff, Steve, Christine, and Dave; brother-in-law Richard Lehman; and nephew Andrew Lehman.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Warren-Brown Funeral Home Nelsonville, Ohio. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville, Ohio.
Calling Hours were observed from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Warren-Brown Funeral Home Nelsonville, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Nelsonville Home and Savings Bank to an account set up for his daughter, Georgia.