Edward Marvin Treft, 84, of Attica Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday January 3, 2025, following a brief illness. Edward was born January 8, 1940, in Findlay, Ohio to the late Millard and Ruth (Riley) Treft. He was married to Dorothy (Patrick) Treft who survives. Edward is also survived by his former wife Ruth Bayless; his children who he loved deeply, daughters Teresa (Terry) Loubert and Vanessa Treft; sons Ed (Louise) Treft, Larry (Angie) Treft, Ty (Danielle) Treft, James and Rhiana Cottingham and Bobbie Kaiser Ziegler; brother Max Treft; 35 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by sisters Marilyn Craig, Norma Hohman, Vicky Sue Averill; brothers Bob, John, and Jim Treft; and grandson Dusty Berger.
Edward began his work career at a young age helping with his father’s business, Treft Construction Company. He moved on to semi-truck driving for Daugherty, Miller, Matlack, Sunrise and Signal truck companies. Driving was his passion and had over one million miles of safe driving. He would always tell his wife, “I have more miles in reverse than you do going forwards”. Always willing to lend a hand, he volunteered during natural disasters as well as with New Hope Food Pantry. Edward previously served as an Attica village councilman.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made through the funeral home.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Magoffin County Funeral Home.
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