Bernard "Bernie" L. Waldon
FREMONT: Bernard "Bernie" L. Waldon, 69, of Pt. Clinton Rd, Fremont passed away at Bethesda Care Center on Friday, November 30, 2012.
He was born on December 8, 1942 in Sandusky, OH to William A. "Hap" and Luella (Dodson) Waldon. Bernie was a 1961 graduate of Clyde High School. He married and later divorced Martha Schriver.
Bernie served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1964 to 1967 and was honorably discharged. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal.
Bernie owned and operated the Village Barbershop and Franklin Office Supply. He was also an Electrician. Bernie delivered for Quality Cleaners. He was a member of the Fremont American Legion and Loyal Order of Moose. Bernie played on an "over fifty" baseball team. He was an antique car collector and drove around town in a 1933 Auburn. He also hunted in Hershey, PA.
Bernie is survived by his siblings, Norma J. Henry, Connie Waldon, Larry (Laura) Waldon, all of Fremont, OH, Iva Chandler and James Waldon, both of Fairborn, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Shirley Gentry, Bonnie Lou Waldon, Mary Lackey and Betty Hudick, Bill and Dick Waldon.
Visitation: Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH. Memorial Service: Saturday, December 8, 2012, 4:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home with Pastor Keith Koppenhofer officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion and VFW.
Memorials: Hospice of Memorial Hospital.
Online Condolences: www.whhfh.com
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To the Waldon family my deepest sympathy goes out to you in this time of sorrow. Bernie was a very good man and friend,I will miss him and our coversations on the internet. May God Bless you all !
Larry " Sparky " Clark
December 6, 2012
To the Waldon Family, Our sincere sympathy to you on the death of your brother. I worked with Bernie for a period of time at Gibsonburg and was always good friends with him. Remember the good times. They will help you thru this difficult time.
Les Bechtel Gibsonburg, OH.
Leslie Bechtel
December 5, 2012
Connie, Norma, Larry, and the rest of the Waldon family, So sorry to hear of your brother Bernie's passing. God Bless you all. Toni (Porczak) Shilling.
Antoinette Shilling
December 5, 2012
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