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BORN
1936
DIED
2012
John Gorun Obituary
Mr. Gorun died of complications from heart failure, his wife, Judy, said.
He was owner and president of Legal Search Inc., a title business in the Nicholas Building at Madison Avenue and Huron Street. The company was started in 1975 to provide title work for equity lines and second mortgages provided by local banks, eventually growing to about 13 employees. "He had nearly all of the banks as his client," Mrs. Gorun said.
He retired in 2010 after the building was sold and the new owner forced him to vacate, his wife said.
"However, he was still working until two months ago, doing consulting work on a few pieces here and there to keep himself busy," Mrs. Gorun said.
Born July 23, 1936, to Romanian immigrants, he grew up in Alliance, Ohio. Mr. Gorun graduated from Alliance High School and continued his education at Mount Union College in Alliance, earning a business degree.
He took a job with a consumer finance company there, and the firm eventually transferred him to Toledo. He became manager in 1974 of Citadel Finance Inc., a subsidiary of Indiana National Corp., but left the firm a year later to start his own title company.
Mrs. Gorun said her husband's true love was competitive sailing, and he was among the crew members in sailing events on the Great Lakes, including the Canada's Cup. He belonged to the North Cape Yacht Club, LaSalle, Mich., and was a past commodore of the group.
He also competed during the winter in ice sailing.
He belonged to the Toledo Ice Yacht Club, and had been its commodore at one time.
Mr. Gorun also supported and served on the board of the Toledo Ballet Association.
Surviving are his wife, Judy, daughter, DeAnn Trobaugh, and two grandchildren.
Visitation is to be Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave., where services are to be Friday at 11 a.m.
The family suggests tributes to North Cape Sailing School or Toledo Ballet Association.
Memories and Condolences
for John Gorun
37 Entries
Jo Lyman
May 28, 2012
Judy & Family,
I was so saddened to hear of John's passing. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help you in this time.
Jo Lyman
May 26, 2012
Judy and DeAnn, Kent and Kids,
I am so sorry we couldn't make it but we know you understand. We sure do miss the Gentle Giant. We all have some great memories and had some great laughs. John was an awesome guy, as we all know. We love you.
Bob and Susie
Jennifer Messenger
May 25, 2012
Judy,
So very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy LaPlante
May 25, 2012
Judy and DeAnn,
I'm so sorry for your loss, John was a good man and a good friend. I enjoyed the many years of business that we did together. He will be sorely missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Aileen Wozniak-Briggs
May 25, 2012
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Beauch
May 24, 2012
I am so sorry for you loss. John was a good man. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Carol Shear
May 24, 2012
Judy I am so sorry to hear of your loss! In the next few days, weeks, and months... your thoughts will drift to memories of John. May they all be memories of the love and joy you shared.
Sansa Warrick
May 24, 2012
DeAnn and Judy ~
Our deepest sorrow for you all! John was such a nice, gentle, and caring man. May God comfort you at this most difficult time.
~ Michael, Sansa & the girls
May 24, 2012
Judy and DeAnn...I am so sorry to hear of John's passing.....He was so kind and never let us kids freeze at the bus stop.....With deepest sympathies.....Jill Hinkelman, LSW
Robin Dec
May 24, 2012
DeAnn and Mrs. Gorun, I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. I will always remember him as such a kind, caring, soul. A true gentle giant. My (and Jim's) thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Robin (Gorrell) & Jim Dec
Gina Wilson
May 24, 2012
Judy and Family,
I am so sorry about your loss. I can't imagine how you must be feeling right now. You are in my thought and prayer's.
Annette Breno
May 24, 2012
Dear Judy, DeAnn and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you, in this time of sorrow. I just had the opportunity of meeting
DeAnn at the Cinco de Mayo fundraiser. What a lovely daughter. May God Bless you all!
Patti and Doug Lewandowski
May 24, 2012
Deann and family,
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. He was such a kind and gentle person. May you find comfort with family and friends...
Patti and Doug Lewandowski
Vic & Judy Proffitt
May 24, 2012
Judy, please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.
LaMar Pittmon
May 24, 2012
My sincere condolences. May God comfort you in this difficult time.
Gerri Walczak
May 23, 2012
Judy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your husband and best friend. You and your family are in my prayers. Keep your wonderful memories in your heart.
Mary Ann Stearns
May 23, 2012
It is with sadness that I heard of the loss of your husband. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I will keep you in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Susan Langendorfer
May 23, 2012
Dearest Judy, Deann, & Family, David and I are so very sorry for your untimely loss. John was kind and forever smiling. Our heart goes out to you, May the memories of Fun and Happiness be with you, from the Happy Times, Blessings and Prayers,
Susan & David Langendorfer your pond neighbors,
May 23, 2012
Judy,
It's difficult to put into word how much a 50 year friendship means to us. Although we didn't see each other often, when we did get together, our time was full of laughter, and great memories. John will always have a special place in our hearts. Until we meet again...
Shelley & Mike Grimes
Courtney Freels
May 23, 2012
We give them back to you, O God, those whom you gave to us. You did not lose them when you gave them to us- and we do not lose them by their return to you.
Your dear son has taught us that life is eternal and that love cannot die, so death is only a horizon- and a horizon is only the limit of our sight. Open our eyes to see more clearly and draw us close to you- that we may know that we are nearer to our loved ones- who are with you.
You have told us that you are preparing a place for us. Prepare us, that where you are we may be- always.
AMEN.
Judy and Family- you are in our thoughts and prayers! We are so sorry for your loss.
Cecelia Jacobs
May 23, 2012
Judy & DeAnn,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Casey and Chris Haley
May 23, 2012
Judy, Chris and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I will never forget taking real estate classes with you two. I thought it was so neat that you two were doing it together as a couple. You and your family are in our prayers.
Love, Casey Haley
Shane & Rachel Ewbank
May 23, 2012
It was an honor knowing a man with such a great love of life. You family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer Abke
May 23, 2012
Judy, DeAnn and family, I am sorry for your loss, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers! May the memories give you comfort during this difficult time, God Bless!
Debbie Petersheim
May 23, 2012
Judy & DeAnn: My thoughts are prayers are with you and your families during this trying time. John was a wonderful man who always had a kind word and a smile on his face.
Wendy McGlenn
May 23, 2012
Judy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are a dear lady, and I pray you find comfort in friends and family at this time!
Shannon Henegar
May 23, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I had met John about 7 years ago while working for a small bank in Oregon,OH. He was such a sweet man with a wonderful smile.
Janelle & Shane Marzullo
May 23, 2012
Judy and DeAnn,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Zaharski Family
May 23, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Gorun family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
May 23, 2012
As most recent Past Commodore of Toledo Ice Yacht club my condolences go out to the Gorun family. John was Commodore of TIYC for the 1979-1980 Ice season. Any Man who Ice sails is a special Man... We will be having our Memorial service at the Ottawa River Yacht Club on Memorial Day 12 noon where Johns name will be Honored and the Gorun family is invited to be there to toss a ceremonial flower in the water as his name is called.
Past Commodore 2011
Tim Crites
Jillene Zunk
May 23, 2012
So sorry for your loss. John was a Great Boss.. Your in my thoughts & prayers..
Kenny
May 23, 2012
We already miss you very much "Unk". You are the greatest Uncle/Great Uncle we could ever have wished for. We will especially miss your warm sense of humor. During the stormy times of our lives you were our lighthouse, illuminating and solid. May God bless and keep you and the LORD be with you. Say high to Mom and Grandma for us when you see them. Thank you for sharing a lifetime of wonderful experiences.
Nicole McCue-Peckham
May 23, 2012
Judy, DeAnn, Kent & kids,
I am sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful man who will be with you always. I don't think I ever saw him without a smile or a kind word to share. Love to all!
Lisa Arbogast
May 23, 2012
When Uncle John was in the room, everyone wore a smile.
May 23, 2012
My sincere condolences to the Gorun family. It is hard to lose someone close to us.
But please know that God does not forget our loved ones or us as we have to cope with this loss. We are encouraged to throw all our anxieties upon him because he cares for you".
1 Pet 5:7)
Bob Arbogast
May 23, 2012
What a great man. But we all know that, don't we.
Eileen Gedert
May 23, 2012
So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a dear and kind man to everyone.
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