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Kenneth Damschroder Obituary
FREMONT: Kenneth William Damschroder passed into eternal life on March 25, 2015.
He left this earth peacefully at his home surrounded by his family and close friends. He was born in Toledo on February 2, 1931 to Mary (Neason) and Kenneth Damschroder of Elmore. He graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1949. He married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Ann Smith on June 18, 1949.
Ken was a delivery man for Tony's Bakery and Nickles Bakery for over 40 years. He was fondly known as "Big Bread" and was loved by his customers. He was a self-taught handyman, carpenter, and cook and loved to volunteer his skills for a variety of fundraising efforts for the Ballville Township Fire Department and the Fremont Athletic Foundation. Above all, Ken was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather.
Ken was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kingsway, where he served as Financial Secretary for more than 40 years. He was a charter member of the Ballville Township Volunteer Fire Department, helping to establish the department in 1957. He was named Firefighter of the Year in 2010 by the Fremont Exchange Club. Ken was also a member of the Elks Lodge and the Sons of the American Legion. Ken was a longtime blood donor for the American Red Cross, and was recognized as a member of the 400 Club for having contributed over 400 units of blood.
Ken is survived by his wife of nearly 66 years, Patricia; son, David of Sarasota, FL and Ruthann (David) House of Fremont; grandchildren, Jacob and David Damschroder and Andrew and Alex House; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Joan Sachs and Janet Shellhammer; and brother, Jim.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, John.
Friends and family will be received at Keller-Koch-Chudzinski Funeral Home, 416 S. Arch Street, Fremont, Ohio, on Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 4 pm until 7 pm. The funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3077 County Road 170, Fremont (Kingsway) on Monday, March 30, 2015 at 11 am, with a one hour visitation at 10 am with Pastor Jody Rice officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, adjacent to the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Stein Hospice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.kokm.net.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Damschroder
Sue Bowden
April 3, 2015
Ruthann and family,
Keep the wonderful memories close to your hearts forever
Pat Kingsborough
March 30, 2015
Many memories of a super human being to help you survive such a loss. Hugs to you Pat and Ruthann.
Izetta Williams
March 30, 2015
My heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Kenneth Damschroder. May the peace of God continue to comfort you in your time of grief. Men who put their lives on the line are to be honored and respected. Peace be with you.
nicole shellhammer
March 29, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to the family. I only got to me Great Uncle Kenny a few times at the family reunions. Like my dad said I do remember the fire trucks. I hope everyone is doing well. I am thinking of you guys.
s s
March 29, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort help you endure.2 Cor 3:1-7
steve shellhammer
March 28, 2015
my thoughts and prayers for the loss of a special man and even more of a special uncle. i will never forget when i blew the horn on the firetruck at the firestation while visiting for a family re union, that was the only time i did not see him smiling! lol. he will be missed by all who knew him, and like me, who loved him greatly. may GOD Bless us all.
March 28, 2015
we are so sorry for your loss.
Dale & Becky Busdeker
March 28, 2015
My God be with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
March 27, 2015
Ruthann, Dave and boys, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
David & Carol Pope
March 27, 2015
I will always remember Kenny. We not only worked together for many years but also fished together for many years in Lake Eire and Canada, I will think of him a lot. God be with you, Patti & family.
linda gegorski
March 27, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
March 27, 2015
so LONG GOOD EUKER CARD PLAYER - OLD PLAYER BOB-CARR
March 27, 2015
May god be with your family at this time.
P.Howard
Ken Dumminger
March 27, 2015
I am a better man for knowing Ken Damschroder. He was someone I always looked up to....
Lt. Scott Goodwin
March 27, 2015
I am deeply sorry about the loss of Kenny but gracious for his years of friendship to me and my family as well as his tireless devotion to the community. I am proud to have been a member, along side of Kenny, at Ballville Fire and he will be deeply missed! Thank you for your service Kenny of almost 58 years and Rest In Peace my brother, we will carry on from here!! God be with the family!!
Robert Smith
March 27, 2015
Pat and Family, so sorry for your loss. Will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. Will never forget the time we spent together at the Fire Department and especially all the hard work we did together to prepare for and put on the King and Queen Feeds.
Retired Captain Chuck Smith and Fire Fighter Robert Smith
Steve Widman
March 27, 2015
Pat and your family,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Kenny. Is is truly one of the GREAT ones. He will be missed by anyone who has ever meet him. May God be with you and your family.
Kim Thompson Ruth Ross
March 27, 2015
So sorry for this loss in your family. Kenny was such a nice and funny man. I am sure he will be deeply missed. Prayers for your family.
Barb Karlovetz
March 27, 2015
Pat and family,
May God bless all of you at this difficult time. I enjoyed speaking with Ken on many occasions.
Becky Hahan
March 27, 2015
Ruthann,
I am so sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to lose a parent, so I will pray that God will comfort you and your family and that you will have peace in all the wonderful memories!
With Sympathy,
Becky
cathy adams
March 27, 2015
Ruthann,
Sorry to her about your dad you and your family are in my prayers.
PAT BURKETT SCHANKE
March 27, 2015
To the family, I shall be praying for you. So sOrry for your loss !! In Christ`s Love, Pat Burkett Schanke Naples Florida
Rick & Jan (Roth) Albaugh
March 26, 2015
I knew Ken from my friends. He was always full of life and ready to lend a helping hand to who ever needed it. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.
R.I.P. Ken.......
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