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1940
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2022
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Kenneth Fournier Obituary
2/25/40 - 4/20/22
Kenneth "Buzz" Fournier was born on February 25th, 1940 and earned his well-deserved angel wings on April 20th, 2022. He entered Heaven from the Maumee home he lived in with his adoring wife, Pattie, and people who loved him.
He wore many hats in his full and abundant life. No matter which hat he was wearing when he met you, all those who encountered him were lucky to have known him. Buzz was a husband. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Pattie. He was a father. He is survived by 10 beautiful children, Kim (David) Barger, Anne (Terry) Kranz, Todd (Beth) Fournier, John (Kathy Hansen) Fournier, Lynn (Robert) Garcia, Sue (Robert) Piotrowski, Jill (Tony) Farrugia, P.J. (Heather) Fournier, Kate (Chris) Meabon, and Nick (Jen) Fournier. He was a brother. He is survived by his sisters, Janis (Dale) Junga-Conway, Connie (Dick) Tuley, Donna (Tony) Gladwell, Beth (Jeff) Widmer; his brother, Richard "Rock" (Margo) Fournier, and his brother-in-law William Koch. He was a grandfather. He is survived by 31 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Buzz was heartfelt in all the work that he did. He followed his heart and the will of God in a variety of passions and professions. He was a teacher, coach, salesman, real estate agent, minister, and mentor. Buzz's desire to be a cowboy eventually led him to Arizona, where he spent 25 years. "Farmer Buzz" was the owner of the F/X Ranch and Bed and Breakfast. He also spent time spreading joy on tractor rides at Young's Farm, now called "Mortimer's Farm." Buzz is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Genevieve; and his older sister, Carol Koch. Buzz was an avid supporter of several causes. Memorial donations in Buzz's honor can be made to the following organizations: Central Catholic High School centralcatholic.org St. Jude stjude.org Tunnels to Towers t2t.org/donate/ Please also consider donations of blood in his name to the American Red Cross. Celebration of life will be held on Saturday April 30th at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Visitation beginning at 10 a.m. will be followed by Mass at 11 a.m. Arrangements were handled by American Cremation Events.
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Catherine Baratta
April 30, 2022
Donna and Tony, so sorry to hear of your loss. will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Laura Schmersal Deyo
April 29, 2022
We are so sad we cannot attend the service. Mr. Fournier was such a great coach and influence during my time at OLPH! We send our sincere condolences to all of the Fournier family and hope to visit soon in person. Sending our love..
Sue Johnson
April 26, 2022
My deepest sympathies to all the Fourniers and Kochs I came to know at Wholly Toledo over the years. May you all know peace and happiness.
Chris J Schaal
April 26, 2022
Rest in peace Buzz, I'll always remember the week at the ranch in July 1995. You lived a life of love for the common man.
Al Wynrib
April 25, 2022
Buzz , a great member of our Marion family. Rest In Peace.
Pete and Phyllis Kessler
April 25, 2022
We are very sorry to hear of Buzz´s passing.Our memories of Buzz are that he was a great athlete and a fun and caring friend. Our prayers are for Pattie and family.
God Bless
Pete and Phyllis Kessler
Marie (formerly Young) Schwentker
April 25, 2022
Hi Pattie,
It's Marie from Young's Farm. I heard about Buzz's passing yesterday from Carson - who heard it from Gary.
I am very sorry for your loss... I have so many great memories of you and Buzz. I remember all the great advice you both gave to me and the awesome example of what a good marriage truly is. I am thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
- Marie
Art Deas
April 25, 2022
I was blessed to have met Buzz at Marion Laboratories and was at the National meeting when he retired to start the "Dude" ranch as we called it. He told the story of his family and how he had Christmas lights that simply said, "FAMILY". He was a legend at Marion and an example for sales people and mangers to follow. May you take peace in knowing his goodness will be blessed with eternal life.
Dee and Fred Lyons
April 25, 2022
Hi Pattie...our thoughts and prayers to you and your family...It has been a long time since we saw you at F/X but we think of you often as we still have the memory items you sent us on the walls at our F/C. Buzz was a special guy and we are happy to remember him as a good friend. Hope you are well...with love, Dee and Fred
Jennifer Walsh
April 25, 2022
What an impact Buzz had on so many of us in our early days at Marion Labs. 10 kids at home and 10 kids at work! Thank you for sharing such a wonderful man with us.
May God watch over the Fournier family as you say goodbye. He will be missed. Jen
Jeff (Deb) Wagner
April 24, 2022
Pattie & family - Our deepest condolences on Buzz´s passing. As a young manager and father back in the old MMD days, I was blessed to have Buzz as a frequent roommate at managers meetings. His stories and counsel were legendary, and are still memorable today. He always looked out for others, and had real life insights to share. I regret losing touch over the past years. I pray that you will gain peace in the days ahead, knowing how large Buzz loved, and that you will be comforted by the many memories and laughs you had together.
Rod and Debbie Sprang
April 24, 2022
Blessings to the Fournier family.
Shirley (Wasielewski) Gallagher
April 24, 2022
So sorry to hear of your loss. Got to know Buzz a little better at our reunions. A really nice guy!
Nancy Beach Forderer
April 24, 2022
Wonderful high school memories of a truly nice man and from reading his obituary, lived and loved life to the fullest.
Butch and Mary Ann Stokes
April 24, 2022
Jill and family. May the memories of your dad comfort you now and always. Love you dear friend
Charlie and Nancy Miller
April 24, 2022
Pat, God bless you and your family at this time of need. Buzz was always fun to be around as we knew.
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