Warren Smith

HUNTSVILLE -- Warren R. Smith, 78, of Huntsville, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 7, 2022.

Warren and Pat shared a beautiful life together on Indian Lake. They met when they were attending Ohio Northern University and were married for 56 wonderful years.

Warren and Pat were so proud of their amazing family. It was the most important part of their lives. They were devoted and loving parents to Cheryl L. Watkins (Auburn, WA) and Amy L. McMillion (Columbus, OH); grandparents to Ashley (Tukwila, WA), Jake (Kent, WA), Sydney (Gahanna, OH), and Evan (Columbus, OH) and great grandparents to Carter (Tukwila, WA)

Warren, son of Wellington and Florence Smith, grew up in Ada, Ohio with brother Wayne (Rock Hill, NC) and sister Cathy (Cornville, AZ). He graduated from Ohio Northern with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering and achieved his Professional Engineering License in Columbus, OH. Warren could always find a better way of doing things. He had a knack for discovering how things work and solving problems. He used these skills during his long successful career in Civil Engineering. He worked for E. J. Meyer & Sons in Ottawa and retired from The Shelly Company in Toledo. Warren was an avid fisherman. He fell in love with Indian Lake. What started 40 years ago with cabin rentals at O'Connor's Landing, ended with their dream home on the lake. On many afternoons, he could be found with a fishing pole in one hand and a martini in the other. Warren's smile and heartfelt love of people will be remembered by everyone he has ever met.

Warren and Pat were beloved lifelong friends to many. They never met a stranger. They began their family in Pandora and were longtime residents of Ottawa. They were involved in the community through various organizations (Indian Lake BPOE Lodge #2792 and Indian Lake Moose Lodge #1533) Fish Fry's on Friday nights at VFW Post 9142 in Ottawa were a family affair.

Warren and Pat were extraordinary people, who will be greatly missed. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Sunday, March 13, 2022, at Hartman Sons Funeral Home, 10879 State Route 12, Columbus Grove, Ohio 45830. Friends may call from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. with services to begin at 4:00 p.m., Pastor Rich Rakay presiding.

For additional information or to send the Smith family a message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home's website.

In Lieu of Flowers, the family wishes for donations to be made to:

A foundation started by Jan Osborn and Pat in 2002: 501(c)(3) Putnam County Educational Foundation, Fiscal Agents: Putnam County Educational Service Center Contacts: Melissa Bassinger and Karen Maag (419) 523-5951 (ext. 3046)