Bernard “Ben” L. Bartson, 82, of Fremont, OH passed away on October 3, 2015 at Elmwood at the Springs in Green Springs, OH. He was born on May 26, 1933 in Fremont the son of George and Clara (Ehrman) Bartson. He served in the US Army. Ben married Helen (Kreager) Frey on December 29, 1976 and she survives.
Ben was a welder at Ford in Sandusky from 1966 until he retired in 1990. He was also an entrepreneur with many businesses in Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania. He was a member Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the American Legion. He also enjoyed traveling, hunting and fishing.
Ben is survived by his wife, Helen Bartson, Fremont; step-children, Terry (Janet) Frey, Randy (Kathy) Frey both of Fremont, Jeff (Mara) Frey, North Lawrence, OH and Linda (Collin) Maidens, Lebanon, VA; brothers, Larry Bartson and Don (Judy) Bartson both of Fremont; nine step grandchildren; six step great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Ben is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Rosemary Harnden.
Visitation: Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St., Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, October 7, 2015; 11:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 550 Smith Rd., Fremont, OH with Fr. John Blaser officiating with visitation from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the mass.
Burial: Dana Cemetery, Greek Creek Township with military honors provided by the American Legion and V.F.W.
Memorials: Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Heartland Hospice
On line condolences may be expressed to the family at www.whhfh.com
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Carol Madden-Eaves & Leilah & Steve Madden
Ben was a congenial man and helped many people. He touched each of us in a memorable way. We know he will be missed but, thankfully, he will no longer suffer. Many blessings to his family. Our prayers are with you.
Cindy Longnecker
Joe and family. I just wanted to express my sincere condolences to you. I know Ben means alot to you. May God bless you in this time of need. May he wrap his everloving arms around you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris Ross
I enjoyed the time I spent getting to know Ben, and the deer hunts we went on together in Michigan. Ben had a big heart and was always ready with a smile. He was a very good guy and will be missed. My condolences to the friends and loved ones he left behind. Chris
Lee Noel
Helen and family.
Ben was part of our hunting group on what we call The Happylands in Vicksburg Michigan. He graciously allowed us to use the property year around for recreational activities. We are mostly retired men now and grew up as friends for over 50 years. We played cowboys and Indians and hung out at the property as children and hunted as we all came of age. About 30 years ago Ben became one of us. He was like family to my brother Randi and his wife Deb.
The hours he shared with our families each trip will be treasured memories forever. Campfires and meals shared around them will never be the same without the Ben being with us. I know all of us from the hunting club would like to thank you for sharing Ben with us.
Our memories are many Ben…Thank you for everything.
Lee and Missy Noel