From the other Icon: Charles VanDyne practiced law in the Ada area for over 70 years
From BlufftonIcon.com Charles VanDyne practiced law in the Ada area for over 70 years
Charles VanDyne, age 95, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on September 19, 1930, in Marion Township, Hardin County, Ohio, to Okey and Ethel (Preston) VanDyne, who preceded him in death.
Charles was a 1948 graduate of Ada High School. In 1952, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio Northern University and his Juris Doctor of Law degree in 1954, also from Ohio Northern University. Charles served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 during the Korean Conflict.
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