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2018
Norman Paeth Obituary
Cedar Key, FL - "Biz" Norman Lee Paeth, 71, of Cedar Key, FL went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2018, surrounded by his wife, sons, and best friend of 65 years. He was born on Dec. 20, 1946 in Fremont, OH to Norman and Genevieve (Widman) Paeth, they preceded him in death.
Biz will lovingly be remembered by his wife, Sherry Beauchamp, sons, Matt (Rachell) Paeth, Mark (Cheryl) Paeth, Mike (Beth) Paeth, and sister, Marian (David) Zimmerman. Grandchildren left to cherish his memory are Matthew, Hannah, Taylor, Karly, Kendra, Alayna, Sammy, and Brennen Paeth. Also special to Biz were his step-sons, Jim (Randi) Beauchamp, Clint (Stacey) Beauchamp, Jake (Tara) Beauchamp, and their children, Tenlee, Mollee, Annabelle, Gracie, Grant, Brantley, Holden, and Jaci Beauchamp.
Biz graduated from Fremont St. Joseph Central Catholic High School in 1964 and went on to receive his bachelors of education degree from Tampa University. His coaching and teaching career spanned over 40 years and included positions at Tuscarawas Central Catholic, Sandusky St. Mary's, Fremont Ross, and Cedar Key High School. He had the privilege of returning to his alma mater, Fremont St. Joseph Central Catholic, where he was the boys' varsity basketball coach, athletic director, and assistant principal.
Family and faith were important to Biz. He cherished special trips with his children and grandchildren. He attended Christ Episcopal Church on Cedar Key where he was a reader and greeter. Biz volunteered his time at the local food bank on the island. Other loves included basketball, the Cleveland Indians, Jimmy Buffett, Frank Sinatra, traveling, his vibrant cottage on the Sandusky River, and having a drink on the deck of his pink house on the Gulf of Mexico.
A memorial service will start at 9:00am in the parish hall and mass following at 10:00 on June 14th at Fremont St. Joseph Church with Father Nathan officiating. A dinner/luncheon will be held at the Fremont Yacht Club immediately following the church memorial. Memorials may be made to Bishop Hoffman Catholic Schools.
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Rick Bryan
January 8, 2019
Our condolences to Sherry and Biz's family. When we returned from our holiday travels and found our Christmas card returned from Cedar Key we were surprised. When we found this site we were very saddened.
Although I only lived in Fremont from 1951 to 1955 it is a time that stands out because I had a friend named Biz. After 60 years we finally met again at Biz's Sandusky River cottage in 2015. What a joyful and memorable reunion.
I knew Biz at a time of life when time passed slowly and summers lasted a long time. We spent hours at Roger Young Park and exploring the Sandusky River. Kids organized their own baseball and football games and parents didn't attend. Our heroes were a baseball player named Al Rosen, a frontiersman named Davy Crocket and a dog named Rin Tin Tin.
They say as you look back on life to thank those that helped you along the way. Thanks Biz for being my friend.
Rick Bryan
CL
June 16, 2018
To the Paeth Family,
I didn't know Biz but I did know his Mother and sister Marian. Almost 40 years ago, as Biz was moving up in his successful coaching career, a former student basketball manager of his suddenly died. at 19 years of age.
Biz had moved away. I called him and asked him to call the family and express his condolences. He said he would be happy to call them. The next day I heard from the family, that he in fact, he made the journey to the funeral home in person. It meant so much to the family. I never had the opportunity to thank him in person. He was a class act. Rest in Peace.
cl , Oklahoma
Steve & Nancy Pfefferle
June 13, 2018
Prayers to all.
Gail Lorentz
June 11, 2018
Our sympathy to all of Biz' family. Biz was a class act - handsome, funny, intelligent, always a warm greeting for others. Gene still remembers when he would come to Lorentz' Fine Foods on Tiffin Street to spend some of his paper route money! Biz will be missed by many - may all your wonderful memories sustain you.
Gene and Gail Bowlus Lorentz
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Roger Holman
June 10, 2018
My condolences to all Biz's family. Biz was a good man and coach. I always enjoyed sharing coaching stories and competing against his teams.
Valerie Cowart
June 10, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will remain in my prayers for great comfort. Al and I send our love to all.
June 9, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May it bring you comfort in knowing that God knows your pain, and he cares for you, and will help you through this difficult time. John 6:40
June 8, 2018
My condolences to the family. May the God of peace and comfort be with the family at this most difficult time.
June 8, 2018
We were so very sorry to hear of your loss; Blessing to all the family
Tim & Jodie Mackey
Sandy
June 8, 2018
When words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one we look forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of having our Heavenly Father return yiour dear one to you.
June 8, 2018
My deepest heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in the memories that you hold dear as God fulfills his promise that you will one day see your loved one again.
~ John 6:40
June 8, 2018
My deepest heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in the memories that you hold dear as God fulfills his promise that you will one day see your loved one again.
~ John 6:40
A C
June 8, 2018
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time.(Isaiah 61: 1,2.) Sincerely.
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