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Don Vandemark Obituary
NORTH PORT, FL -- Don M. "Bud" Vandemark, passed away March 1, 2023 in Florida two weeks after celebrating a milestone of 90 years. Bud was the son of Glen and Margaret Vandemark, Gomer, Ohio. Bud was married to Betty J. Thomas who passed away on April 15, 2020. They were married for over 70 loving years. They enjoyed spending their winters as "Snowbirds" in North Port, Florida.
Bud worked for 40 plus years as a Master Skilled Craftsman in the trade of Masonry. Some of his proud moments in the masonry field was working on the Woody Hayes Facility in Columbus, Ohio; the Indian Chief brick mural in the Wapakoneta High School, and worked on the Carlton House in Shawnee Township early in his career. With his love for numbers, he enjoyed being the Sugarcreek Township Clerk for 21 years.
He was a HUGE Cleveland Indians fan, attended, scored, and watched many a game in his day. His love of baseball took him to many MLB ballparks across the country by bus with Betty. Bud also attended the Rose Bowl to watch the OSU Buckeyes. Bud was a master Sudoku player.
Bud is survived by his children, Christine (Bob) Johnson, Sharon Agler, James (Sharon) Vandemark, Doug (Jola) Vandemark, and Jill (Ken) Ricker; sixteen grandchildren and twenty eight great-grandchildren, a sister, Mary (Tom) Williams and a sister-in-law Sherran Vandemark.
He is preceded in death by a sister, Earlene (Ray) Keirns and his brothers, Gary and Denny (Jane) Vandemark.
A Celebration of Life for both Bud and Betty will be held at a later date.
These arrangements are under the direction of the Weber Funeral Home 1840 E. Fifth Street Delphos, Ohio. Online condolences can be left at www.weberfh.net.
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Jeff Sharrits
March 6, 2025
Bud was a Great Gentleman. I would see him on some jobs in his later years still working. Always great to see and speak with him. He was highly respected in his field as one of the best, if not the very best craftsman there ever was. My dad knew him much better and always spoke very highly of him. He is and will be missed very much. Jeff Sharrits
Jeff Sharrits
March 20, 2023
My condolences to the Vandemark family.
He will be missed sorely.
Jeff and Cindy Sharrits
on behalf of Elida Class of '76
March 17, 2023
May our collective caring help to ease your loss and may your wonderful memories of a life well-lived comfort you.
Polly Bice
March 16, 2023
Always loved that he would be out on his bike cleaning up Lincoln Highway. He will be missed.
Peg Walters
March 14, 2023
I remember my young days in Gomer...riding horses with Jill. I spent many days at your beautiful home and loving my time spent there. Your family will miss you but rejoice in the thought of you and Betty being together again. God bless you and your family.
JIM MARTZ
March 13, 2023
My first memory of Bud was when as a 6th grader at Gomer I watched him from afar as he starred in both baseball and basketball. What a thrill and turning point in my life when Bud became my 1st coach in organized summer baseball. Per HS Coach Ed Sandy's request Bud literally led me to the pitchers mound and, taught me the fundamentals of pitching. In adulthood we became teammates and always friends. The common denominator was our love of the game. I have forever been grateful for his impact on my life and treasured our friendship.
I last saw Bud at a family arranged gathering at the Gomer Dad's Club this fall. My final words to Bud were, " You know, growing up YOU were my hero and still are." I'm sure many feel the same. I consider Bud one of my longest, most respected and dearest friends. His legacy lives on in the lives of his beloved family. With Heartfelt Sympathy, Jim Martz
Timothy L Brenneman
March 13, 2023
Rest on peace Bud. You were my first baseball coach. Very well respected in the community and did very good job raising kids. Nice family. ! Tim and Kim Brenneman
Bob & Judy Gibson
March 12, 2023
So sorry to hear ! Prayers for your family ! Judy & Bob Gibson
Jennifer L Donovan
March 11, 2023
Rest in peace Bud. You helped me learn how to be a mason tender at wapak school. Jd
Pam and Dick Feldner and family
March 11, 2023
So sorry for your loss Jim & Sharon. Condolences to you and your family.
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