WALTER B. BUTKUS
Oct 5, 1961 - Nov 25, 2014
Walter B. Butkus, 53, of Huron, passed suddenly into eternal
peace on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014.
He was born Oct. 5, 1961, in Bellevue, N.J., and graduated
from Huron High School in 1980 and from BGSU in 1989. He was employed by Radisson Hotel, DeLuca
Plumbing and was an Erie County licensed plumber.
His passion for fishing nicknamed him “Walleye Walt” as he
traveled to the Lake Erie Islands in his boat, “Shipshape.” He will be remembered
by his warm smile and storytelling.
Walter B. Butkus is the son of Walter and Barbara Butkus and
the brother of Dana of Whippany, N.J., and Bryce of Palos Verdes, Calif. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Foster Funeral
Home and Crematory, 410 Main St., Huron. Funeral Mass will begin at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec., 3, at St. Peter Catholic Church. The Rev. Jeff McBeth will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be
made to St. Vincent de Paul-Huron.
EDWARD J. ROMAY
Edward J. Romay, of Huron, passed away peacefully at the age
of 93 on Friday, Nov. 28, 2014.
Born in
Toledo in 1921, Edward attended Ohio State University before joining the Army
Corps of Engineers in 1941. After 3½ years of active duty and an honorable
discharge as a captain, he returned to complete his degree in chemical
engineering. Soon afterward, he embarked
on a long and successful career. He worked as a research chemist with Plaskon
in Toledo, earning several patents. Most notable was one for resins that make
paper strong while wet, leading to the invention of paper towels for widespread
home and industrial use. Edward co-founded Resi-Chem Corporation in 1953, which
manufactured resins at five plants nationwide. From there, he moved on to the
Glidden Company, which brought him to Huron as manager of the local resin plant
from 1965-68. The final stage of his career was spent as corporate vice president
for their parent company, SCM, until his retirement in 1983.
Edward was active in local civic affairs, volunteering his
time on the Huron school board, the Firelands Bank board of directors and as a
member of St. Peter Catholic parish, Huron.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Faye, and
their three children, Sandy Palmer of Huron, Kathy O’Byrne of Glendale, Calif.,
and Bill Romay of Valencia, Calif.; as well as five grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and his sister, Beverly Bishop of Toledo.
Foster Funeral Home, 410 Main St., Huron, was in charge of
the arrangements.
LISA MARIE
OWENS
Mar 31,
1964 - Nov 28, 2014
Lisa Marie Owens, 50, of Huron, succumbed to cancer early
Friday morning, Nov. 28, 2014, in Sandusky.
Lisa was born March 31, 1964, in Sandusky, daughter of John
W. and Nancy J. (Knerr) Bettridge. Lisa
was a 1982 graduate of Bellevue High School, where she played volleyball. Lisa
also attended the Terra Tech School of Business. Lisa was a lover of movies,
music and swimming. She spent many an afternoon and evening curled up with a
good book, accompanied by her cherished feline companion, Annie. Annie cat will
be retiring in style with a very special someone from Lisa’s life.
Lisa is survived by her beloved daughter, Jessica A. (Eli)
Wiswell; mother, Nancy J. (Knerr) Bettridge; sister, Leslie (Bettridge) (Jeff)
Grashel; and a nephew. She was preceded
in death by her father, John W. Bettridge.
Friends and loved ones will be received from noon until the
funeral service begins at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Foos & Foos Funeral
Service, 151 Yorkshire Place, Bellevue. Memorial
contributions may be made to Erie County Humane Society.
E. THOMAS ‘TOM’ ALEXANDER
Oct 25, 1933 - Nov 27, 2014
E. Thomas "Tom" Alexander, 81, residing in Huron,
went home to be with his Lord on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2014, from
Firelands Regional Medical Center after a prolonged illness.
Tom was born Oct. 25, 1933, in Sandusky to Estel and Gertie
(Wells) Alexander. Tom graduated from
Sandusky High School in 1951. In 1961 he built his home in Huron Township and
has resided there since. Tom retired from Ford Motor Co. in Sandusky in 1995 after
38 years as a millwright. He was a member of UAW Local 1216.
Tom was raised in Calvary Baptist Church in Sandusky, where
he served as a deacon for many years, was a choir member, sang in duets and
quartets, taught Sunday School and served as Sunday School
superintendent and church treasurer, drove the church bus for youth events and
chaired the building committee that constructed the current building on East
Perkins Avenue in 1970. In his spare time, he enjoyed perch and walleye
fishing, boating, water skiing, gardening, photography, carpentry work,
bowling, playing Rook and Uno, and forwarding emails.
Tom is survived by his wife, Mildred A. "Millie"
(Holliday) Alexander, whom he married June 5, 1954; two sons, the Rev. Thomas
D. (Rachael) Alexander of Wellington, Ohio, and the Rev. James L. (Pam)
Alexander of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one daughter, Cheryl A. (Dr. Michael)
Eiras of Cincinnati; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and
numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by one infant son,
Donald L. Alexander.
Friends may call 4-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at Groff Funeral
Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. Friends may also call
from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at
Calvary Baptist Church, 1810 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, with Pastor David
Hixson presiding. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky.
Those wishing to contribute to Tom's memory may do so to
Calvary Baptist Church, 1810 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870. Condolences may be shared at
grofffuneralhomes.com.
DONALD E. HAMER
Jul 4, 1936 - Nov 25, 2014
Donald E. Hamer, 78, of Huron, died Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014,
in his residence following a lengthy illness.
He was born July 4, 1936, in Sandusky, was a 1954 graduate
of Greenwich High School and was a graduate of the Toledo Barber College. He
was a U.S. Navy veteran, a barber in Sandusky for over 10 years and retired
from Ford Motor Co., where he oversaw both the power house and garage. He also
taught a Stationary Engineering class at EHOVE.
Don was a devoted member of his church and masonic lodge. He
was a member of St. Stephen United Church of Christ in Sandusky; a past member
and Past Master of the former Greenwich Lodge No. 543 F. & A.M.; a member
and Past Master of Perseverance Lodge No. 329 F. & A.M.; a 56-year Free and
Accepted Mason; a member and Past High Priest of Sandusky City Chapter No. 72
R.A.M.; a 55-year Royal Arch Mason; a Past District Deputy of the 9th Capitular
District, Royal Arch Masons of Ohio; a member and Past Illustrious Master, and
Recorder of Sandusky City Council No. 26 R. & S.M.; a member and Past
Commander of Erie Commandery No. 23 Knights Templar; a member and Past Eminent
Prior of Ohio Priory No. 18 Knights of the York Cross of Honor; a member of
Singara Grotto M.O.V.P.E.R.; a past Demolay advisor and holder of the Demolay
Legion of Honor; a 32nd degree Mason, Scottish Rite, Valley of
Toledo; and was a member of numerous other Masonic organizations.
Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather and
great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, the former Diane Crum; four
daughters, Tammy "Kevin" Didion of Huron, Melissa "Norm"
Myers of Wilmington, Ill., Holly "Ben" Butler of Severn, Md., and
Marta "John" Winkler of Bay Village, OH; one son, Mike
"Anna" Hamer of Green Springs; 10 grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; one brother, Roger "Janet" Hamer of Huron; and
several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Freda
Hamer; his first wife, Ruth Ann (McLaughlin) Hamer, in 1968; and sister-in-law,
Carolyn Crum.
Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, in the
Foster Funeral Home and Crematory, 410 Main St., Huron, where the Perseverance
Lodge will conduct memorial services at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be 11 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 29, in the funeral home with the Rev. Edgar Shelly officiating.
Burial will be in Scott Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to St. Stephen UCC, 905 E. Perkins
Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870; or to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line,
Sandusky, OH 44870. Condolences may be
shared with the family at
fosterfh.com.
TIMOTHY M. GREULICH
Aug 6, 1954 - Nov 18, 2014
Timothy M. Greulich, 60, residing in Huron, passed away
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2014, in Firelands Regional Medical Center after a lengthy
illness.
Timothy was born Aug. 6, 1954, in Sandusky to Richard
Greulich and Natalie (Raab) Greulich Green.
Timothy graduated from Sandusky High School and was employed at Sawmill
Creek Resort Golf Course for over 30 years. He had a lifelong passion for
fishing.
Timothy is survived by his sisters, Ruth Ann (Troy) Tackett
of Sandusky, Mary Ann Rapp of Bristol, Tenn., and Debbie (Kelly) VanMetter of
Quinland, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. In addition
to his parents, Timothy was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Greulich.
Private family burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery,
Sandusky. Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory are assisting the family with
arrangements. Those wishing to
contribute to Timothy's memory may do so to the National Kidney Foundation,
2800 Corporate Exchange Drive, Suite 260, Columbus, OH 43231.
RUTH WHITING BOYER
Aug 7, 1935 - Nov 19, 2014
Ruth Whiting Boyer, 79, of Huron, passed away Wednesday,
Nov. 19, 2014, in Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.
She was born Aug. 7, 1935, in Albany, N.Y. to the late Dana
F. and Miriam (Baker) Whiting and came to the Huron area in 1961 from St. Clair
Shores, Mich.
Ruth was a member of Lakeview United Methodist Church in
Berlin Heights, where she was a member of the Bible Study group, and a former member
of the Huron Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. She was a member of
the board of directors of Erie Residential Living Inc. in Sandusky and was a
former volunteer bookkeeper for Habitat for Humanity. Ruth was also a member of
the former Huron Swim Club and the Towne and Country Players in Norwalk. She
was the office manager for Sandusky Internists for 22 years. Ruth enjoyed the lake view of her home,
cooking, and raising her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard E. Boyer
of Huron; by her children, Susan Bates of Berea, Ohio, Cindy (Jack) Cramer of
Bluffton, Ohio, Bryan (Eugenia) Boyer of Holland, Ohio, Bruce (Beth) Boyer of
Columbia, Mo., and Douglas (Bobbie) Boyer of Clyde; 14 grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren. Ruth was preceded in death by her brother, Dana C. Whiting.
Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, in Foster Funeral
Home, 410 Main St., Huron. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25,
in the Lakeview United Methodist Church, 6 South Street, Berlin Heights. Interment
will be in Scott Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lakeview United
Methodist Church or to Erie Residential Living Inc., 706 E. Park St., Sandusky,
OH 44870. Condolences may be made by
going to
fosterfh.com.
