Ivan B. Miskimen, 92, passed away at home on March 5, 2012 surrounded with family and loved ones. He was the 2nd child, born May 9, 1919 to Florence and Bruce Miskimen in Ostego, Ohio. He moved to Hardee County, Florida in 1972 from Summit Station, Ohio. He was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Miskimen was the owner and operator of East Broad Auto Wrecking, Summit Station, Ohio; he was owner and operator of Pappy Souvenir in Georgia, Pappy's Global Glass and Fruit Stand in Coshocton, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ota Miskimen, brothers, Everett Miskimen and Emerson Miskimen, sister, Mary Sullivan, and step-son, Leo (Bud) Smith.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda Dean of Zolfo Springs, Florida and Rachael and husband Arthur LeFebure of Delaware; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and the love caregivers, Jeannine, Genevia, and Debbie.
Funeral services will be held in Pataskala, Ohio.